Brew in the Village

Walking into Brew in the Village, you're not expecting a serious wine program — this is a cozy neighborhood coffee shop and lounge that just happens to pour Whispering Angel and DeCoy alongside its craft beers. The wine list is short, familiar, and approachable, which is exactly what this room calls for. No pretense, no deep cuts, just recognizable bottles priced in a way that won't make you wince.

Thirteen labels, all twelve-by-the-glass — this is a tight, crowd-friendly list anchored in California with a few Italian and Pacific Northwest nods. You've got the Kendall-Jackson and Storypoint Chardonnays fighting for the same customer, a Zenato Pinot Grigio for the Italian-curious, and Williamette Valley Riesling as a quiet nod to the Pacific Northwest. The reds lean predictably Cabernet-heavy with Avalon and Duckhorn's DeCoy doing the heavy lifting. There are no real surprises here, no natural wine outliers or obscure producers — but the list is coherent and it matches the room. Gaps exist wherever you'd want them to: no Burgundy, no Barolo, no skin-contact anything.

Every single bottle on the list is available by the glass, which is genuinely appreciated — no one's getting locked into a bottle at a casual neighborhood bistro. Prices run $8 to $13 a glass, which is reasonable for the Quad Cities market and doesn't feel like a shakedown. The glass pour range is functional and covers most bases: bubbles (LaMarca Prosecco), rosé (Whispering Angel), whites, and reds — you can build a full evening here without repeating yourself.