GEAR Elkader is an outdoor gear store and cafe in Elkader, Iowa. It features great coffee roasted on site, delicious food like breakfast specials and waffles, and friendly service. The business offers a unique shopping experience with plenty of outdoor gear to browse, including kayaks, bicycles, hiking socks, bags, fishing tackle, and home coffee brewing supplies. It is a place with a little bit of everything, providing great conversation and helpful knowledge for visitors and campers alike. It is also one of the few local places open on Sunday.
Interesting stop out of the blue off a friend recommendation. It has a Kayak shop, USA made products, coffee shop, cafe, and a bunch of good conversation. If your in the area it worth stopping in and checking it out.
June 2023
This is a really cool store! Camping, Canoe, hiking. Is very helpful staff. I bought some most excellent socks!
May 2023
Great coffee and conversation! Mike the owner roasts his own beans. I went there for the coffee but it was fun to browse the camping and outdoor gear, too. Mike and Kathleen were knowledgeable and happy to answer questions but seemed just as happy to let me browse at my leisure. Love this place!