Est. Cresco, Iowa

From Our Oven
Straight to
Your Table

Handcrafted sourdough, house-made deli sandwiches, and coffee pulled fresh — all baked, sliced, and poured right here on South Elm Street.

Daily
Fresh Baked
Local
Ingredients
Since
Day One
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Warm interior of Sweeney's Lounge with bakery displays and counter seating
Our Story

A Corner of Cresco
Built Around Good Food

Sweeney's Lounge started with a simple idea: what if a town like Cresco had a place where the bread was baked the old way, the coffee was made with attention, and everyone who walked in felt like a regular?

We've built that place on South Elm Street. Our bakery produces bread and pastries from scratch each morning. Our deli counter serves sandwiches made with locally sourced meats and cheeses. And our coffee program is run by people who take the craft seriously — without the pretension.

Whether you're grabbing a quick breakfast before work, picking up a grocery staple, or ordering a cake for a family gathering, we treat every visit like it matters. That's just how we do things here.

Made Fresh Daily
Every morning, every item
Locally Sourced
Iowa farms & producers
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Hours

Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Hours may vary on holidays. Call ahead to confirm.

Location

Address
212 S Elm St
Cresco, IA 52136
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