Rozz-Tox

One of the coolest places in the Quad Cities. Seriously this place is rad! I just came here on a quiet day to get some work done and it was perfect. The music was a very chill kind of electronic music, really hip and relaxing at the same time. They have really nice tea, board games, artwork from local artists up on the walls for sale. The owner Benjamin was a really nice guy. I only wish I got to see a show here — they have a little stage in the back for music. Come here!

This place is perfect. The old architecture and décor provide for a mysteriously splendid experience. Great, quality food items, and delicious coffee. Benjamin owns the joint and runs it day in-​and-​out. A hard-​working and welcoming dude, he’s made this place into an artist/​cultural hub hosting live music as part of Daytrotter sessions, and art exhibitions.

This is a great venue with a great atmosphere. Nice and quiet library space upstairs with plenty to read and comfortable chairs to sit. Free and very fast Wi-​Fi. Great hand brewed pour over Intelligentsia coffee with a great selection of roasts and beans. They have great freshly made baked goods. Great sandwiches. Great place to meet friends or to hang out. Lots of touring acts play here as well as lots of local acts. Nice and quiet with the day time and lively live music in the evening. Ben the owner is a great conversationalist. There is lots of great local art on the walls too.

Had fun at this weird place. Dale Watson was performing and that is what brought me there. A big name show for such a small venue. Limited menu and drink list… on purpose… go there just to see what happens…

There ain’t much in Rock Island, but this spot is cooler than a lot of the coolest places in famously cool towns. The pour over coffee was spot on, and the veggie Bahn Mi (with a side of pickled egg) hit the mark right in the middle of cool/​weird and healthy. Add in the generous discount for touring musicians and the awesome stage in the back of the room… easy to see why this is the go-​to hangout for locals and travelers and music lovers and people who just need a cup of coffee.

Visiting from Portland, OR and this place reminds me of home so much. They were kind enough to provide space for our workshops and we were more than happy to place orders. I was surprised to see all of the multi-​cultural menu options. I had the Vietnamese coffee and the veggie bahn mi and both were absolutely delightful. Service can be slow since there is one person doing everything, but it is 100% worth the wait.

Great coffee shop and selections… A nice little nook in Rock Islands downtown scene. Great atmosphere ! There’s a little something for everyone down here!

One of the few places in the QC to hit up a decent show.
Bands can be hit or miss, and almost always expect to cough up $ 5 cover with some exceptions. Usually worth it for an intimate concert experience. Venue is small and close-​quarters, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Cool upstairs area with fun décor, and always new art on the walls.
Service is usually good, but I never felt like I was remembered or left an impression on any staff, which is fine, I know I look like every other white dude with glasses.
With alternative concert venues in the QC being exceptionally limited (almost nil), you’ll almost have to stop by to see a decent band. Beer prices are reasonable, food is decent.

I’ve been to this spot over 30 times to see shows. I wish I could bring my love for Rozz-​Tox to the west coast but this place is anything but inviting. The workers are unfriendly. Make sure you listen to the touring bands music before you go see a show. Tox is known for serving up some pretty horrible tunes. A rare gem twice a month– if you’re lucky. Avoid the high alcohol prices and get a drink btwn sets at the bar next door. Tox does not serve liquor.
This place has beautiful mid-​century furniture and an inviting aesthetic. Avoid frequenting after 8 if you can’t stand millennials in bad clothing.

Really rad coffee shop/​bar/​music venue!
They have a cool upstairs for chilling, reading books, watching VHS’s? They were even playing a Sun Ra movie, on an old little black and white tv! So Cool!
If I lived in Rock Island, this would be my hang place!
They have a killer sound system for the shows, Rad art work on the walls,
They have a great vegan sandwich.
Ben behind the bar was awesome and I can’t wait to go back and hang out!

Too expensive for box like, short cupcakes. «Award winning»? Please… they aren’t homemade. They are shorter than homemade and with a little bit of frosting. It doesn’t even cover the top of the cupcakes. They have no flavor. If we didn’t know what flavor we were eating, we would have thought it was a vanilla cupcake with vanilla frosting. Seriously, if you want cupcakes, save yourself and your family money and buy a box of cake mix and a can of frosting. And it will taste the same or better. These cupcakes are worth $ 0.50 or $ 1…not $ 2.50 and 2.75

THIS PLACE IS THE COOLIEST! Honestly the most interesting, entertaining, AND delicious coffee shop in the Quad! They have live music almost every night and are open until 1am! There is not one other «late night» coffee shop in the are. I usually order the Vietnamese coffee which can take a while to brew but is SO WORTH IT. Seriously, it’s awesome, and while you’re waiting you can sit at the bar and enjoy the music, even if you’re not there for the concert. The artists they have are so unique and good for broadening musical horizons! If you don’t want to pay for the concert and just wanna chill, you can go upstairs to their «library» which is full of fun books to look through, comfy seats, and even a vhs player and «antique» tapes to watch. This place is so unique and fun, it had such a bohemian vibe! Check this place out! The experience is worth it!

Great spot! Variety of live music and local art. Great coffee, teas, cupcakes, beer wine, cereal, paninni’s and other light fare!

I have no great complaints about this place or their food and drinks though I was underwhelmed by the ham and cheese sandwich which for the price was nothing outstanding, the chai tea is alright though also not memorable. The actual menu was pretty extensive and contains many items not found elsewhere in the Quad Cities which makes me think that I would return if I gained a taste for Coffee and Alcohol.

I’ve only been here once, but I plan to be back soon. The coffee itself is great, I had Vietnamese coffee that was very well done, and from what I’ve heard, the other drinks are too. Also, the cupcake I had was delicious, and both were enjoyed in a nice, quiet atmosphere. It’s kind of far from where I live but definitely worth a drive back soon!

Honestly the fact that no one on this campus dares to venture to this place is sad on their part. For those of us like moi who do take on the challenge arrive at a wonderful café named Rozz-​Tox.
Walking up to the building you see a mannequin in the window above that may cause you to raise an eyebrow, but no worries it won’t bite. There is a lovely sitting area in front of the store for those big group projects or get together a person may be having and good news: free wifi for your smart phone, pad, watch whatever.
There is a wide selection of food items as well as beverages and the best part for those sweet tooth people: cupcakes! Biting into one transports your taste buds to another land you may never want to return from until you finish the cupcake. Then you might as well order another, right?
The owner is wonderful, I haven’t spoken with him, but from what others say he is the kind of guy you could possibly sit for hours talking to.
Seriously though, check this place out and stop reading this.

A good coffee shop and a great Friday Night hang-​out. Rozz Tox manages to mix together a lively blend art, music, and good drinks without all the yuppies you find at some of the chain coffee shops. This is a good place to meet up with your friends and hang out, play a game, listen to a show, or work on your latest thing on your laptop using the free Wi-​Fi. Plus, they serve breakfast cereal at pretty much ANY TIME OF THE DAY. It’s in the same vicinity of The District, but far enough removed from it (in both distance and culture) that you don’t feel like you’re IN the district. This place deserves more attention.