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MOLINE. You sit on a lush green sofa, palm fronds gently hanging overhead, as you listen to the beat of African drums. You admire the woodcarvings around you as the aroma of fresh coffee permeates the air. Your taste buds explode at the first sip of a dark, sweet mixture of espresso, honey and vanilla. Looking out over the horizon, you see it – lean, majestic and coin-operated: the mechanical hobbyhorse. In Exotic Imports Café, you're likely to forget you're in the mall. With a menu of mouth-watering light sandwiches and potent coffee drinks and an atmosphere straight from Velot, it's an oasis in a sea of fast-food homogeneity.
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Happy Joe's
2041 16th St, Moline, IL 61265-3970 · 309-764-3388
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MOLINE. One of the Quad Cities' favorite pizza joints, Happy Joe's is a local business that first opened its doors almost 25 years ago. With over 12 locations throughout the Quad Cities, Happy Joe's serves up great pizza on both sides of the Mississippi. Their specialties include their famous fajita and taco pies – the "Matador" is even topped with refried beans! Just for the record, the "Little Joe" pies will whet your appetite, so you might as well go for the 12" pie. For dessert, you'll want to save room for a double scoop of their special ice cream, or maybe even the tasty "Caramel Fudge Pecan Sundae." Carry out and delivery are available.
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DAVENPORT. Ask any Quad City native where you should eat before you leave the area, and you'll likely hear them list this place first. The famous Machine Shed specializes in two things: homestyle country-cooking and huge portions. The farmhouse décor is unique, to be sure, and provides a certain amount of visual entertainment while you wait for your food. After your meal, do yourself a favor and take a glance or three at their dessert menu, which includes fabulous seasonal cobblers and homemade pies topped with ice cream. For chocolate-lovers, the Shed offers their famous "Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae," which is as big and as sweet as it sounds.
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Java Station Café
1018 Mound St, Historic Village of East Davenport, Davenport, IA 52803-3924 · 563-326-0969
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DAVENPORT. If you need a place to sit and catch your breath after running through the unique specialty shops and art galleries in East Davenport, the Java Station is just that. This cool little café is a great place to get a cup of gourmet coffee, cappuccino or latté. If you're going to do that, you might as well chase it with a homemade cookie or pastry. There is a drive-thru location at 224 West Locust. Cash only.
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DOWNTOWN MOLINE. This local favorite has had a special place in the collective heart – and stomach – of the Quad Cities since founder Angelo Lagomarcino first opened his doors in 1908. The downtown Moline shop is famous for its delicious homemade chocolate goodies, ranging from huge Easter eggs to delectable sponge candy. Lago's is also a popular lunchtime place. After one of their deli sandwiches on homemade rye followed by a root beer shake, you won't want to go back to work! There is a second location in East Davenport (563-324-6137).
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Whitey's
1601 Avenue of the Cities, MOLINE, IL 61265 · 309-762-4335
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MOLINE. You can tell when spring starts to hit the Quad Cities because the lines at this popular ice cream chain tend to get longer and longer. Whitey's, started by Chester "Whitey" Lindgrenin in 1933, serves up some of the best ice cream, shakes and malts that you'll find anywhere, and it's not uncommon for out-of-towners to leave the Quad Cities with a couple of gallons stored in dry ice for the trip back home.
Coffee fiend? Sweet tooth? You’re in the right spot — our selections serve rich roast coffees and gourmet desserts. Expect to find specialty shops as well as traditional restaurants with an expert pastry chef. Take the time to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where you can linger and enjoy music, conversation, or a good book.
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