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.

Jody lives on her family’s farm in rural Garnavillo with her husband Chris. They have four kids, Natalie, Lauren, Evan and Ryan. You’ll likely see her family stopping into the shop often (getting food from mom, of course) and you might see Natalie working at The Brim from time to time, too! We’re a close, fun-loving family who loves to be around each other, says Jody.

The Brim offers breakfast, lunch, desserts and treats, coffee drinks (hot & iced), tea, smoothies, and featured specials on a monthly or seasonal basis. Located downtown Elkader, we cater to the businesses as well as the shopping and tourist crowd, visiting our community.

 We are so thankful to be a part of a community that is strong and supportive, encouraging everyone to shop local. We are thankful to be a part of Elkader, proud member investors of the Elkader Area Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Elkader, and can’t wait to see what the future holds.