A little about us…

Opening The Brim has always been a dream of Jody Schroeder, owner of The Brim Coffeehouse in Elkader, Iowa. After working at a few different shops throughout her career, she knew she wanted to eventually own and run her own shop, but it would have to wait until her “mom & farm wife role” had slowed down a bit more, running around after her four kids and their many activities and farming operations. In January of 2022, Jody approached the owners of the former Treats on Bridge Street about purchasing the coffeeshop in the Main Street Elkader district and the rest is history!

“I wanted to create a place that had a positive vibe, that people were excited to visit, and that kept customers wanting to come back for more — not just good coffee and tasty food, but to interact with our staff and have an enjoyable, memorable experience again and again.” – Jody Schroeder, owner of The Brim Coffeehouse.

Fast forward to the Spring of 2025 and The Brim is expanding and opening a sister location in McGregor, Iowa! A town similar to Elkader, rich in history and beautifully tucked into the bluffs of Northeast Iowa. McGregor sits along the Mississippi River, helping form the border of Iowa and Wisconsin.

The Brim offers breakfast, lunch, desserts and treats, coffee drinks (hot & iced), tea, smoothies, and featured specials on a weekly, monthly, or seasonal basis. Both businesses serve the local communities’ people, businesses, and shopping/tourism traffic, as well. We are so thankful to all those visiting our communities!