The Chauncey, the high-rise building that houses fix! Coffee, was returned to GreenState Credit Union following a foreclosure suit after no bids were received at a sheriff's sale. This development highlights the ongoing financial instability surrounding the property where the coffee shop is located.
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Iowa City, Iowa · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
fix! Coffee

IndependentNamed roasting partner: UndisclosedSourcing: Limited public info
Visit fix! Coffee's site fix! Coffee opened in November 2019 on the second floor of The Chauncey building in downtown Iowa City. The shop was established by owner Monica Moen, who converted a building closet into a barista workspace to serve residents and visitors. The business does not roast its own beans but is documented for sourcing coffee from a rotating list of roasters across the United States. It is recognized for its bright, light-filled environment and its role as a community space for social interaction.
Ownership
The brand is an independent coffee shop founded by Monica Moen in Iowa City.
Founded
2019
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Undisclosed. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
fix! Coffee is known for its bright, modern, and relaxed atmosphere in the Chauncey building, serving as a popular community hub for students and residents.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer information for its coffee offerings. It operates primarily as a cafe serving espresso drinks and drip coffee rather than a roaster with a transparent supply chain.
Notable coffees
- — Americano
- — Cappuccino
- — Cortado
- — Cold brew
- — Shakerato
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about fix! Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2025-08-26 · Corridor Business Journal
Downtown Iowa City high-rises return to credit union; no bids received at sheriff sale Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.thegazette.com/lifestyles/chew-on-this-fix-coffee-opens-in-iowa-city/article_fc9490cf-8b42-5fbf-a67c-465670835280.html
- https://www.press-citizen.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/09/30/where-to-find-the-best-coffee-and-lattes-in-iowa-city/75158569007
- https://fix-coffee.wheree.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/fixcoffeeiowacity
- https://www.thegazette.com/lifestyles/chew-on-this-fix-coffee-opens-in-iowa-city
- https://chaunceyfix.com/
- https://littlevillagemag.com/fix-coffee-shop-the-chauncey
- https://www.yelp.com/biz/fix-iowa-city-2
- https://www.gazette.com/lifestyles/chew-on-this-fix-coffee-opens-in-iowa-city/article_fc9490cf-8b42-5fbf-a67c-465670835280.html
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-23. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. I could not verify the specific roasting partner or the origin of the beans served at the Iowa City cafe location, as the brand's online presence is primarily focused on its physical cafe operations rather than retail coffee distribution.