Food & Drink

Iowa City’s Culinary & Nightlife Scene

From award-winning restaurants and cozy cafés to craft breweries and vibrant bars, Iowa City’s food and drink landscape offers something for every palate and occasion. Discover locally sourced farm-to-table cuisine, international flavors from around the globe, and innovative cocktail lounges where mixology meets Midwestern hospitality.

Restaurants

Taste the Town

Hungry? You’re in the right place! Our communities know how to feed a craving, no matter how weird, wild, or wonderfully delicious.

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let’s eat

Check It Out

let’s eat

Bars + Nightlife

Buzz Around Town

Whether it’s brunch mimosas, afternoon beers, or a cocktail nightcap, you’ll find the perfect pours for every vibe.

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what’ll it be?

See More Bars

what’ll it be?

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eat around the world

Are you ready to take your tastebuds on a global adventure—right here in Iowa City? Many may not realize it, but the Iowa City area is a foodie’s dream come true because of a diverse culture that’s created a vibrant culinary scene. Did you know that on any given day Iowa City is home to University of Iowa students and scholars who are from more than 103 countries? That’s just one of the reasons Iowa City has long been known as a hotspot to enjoy food from all over the world. To help you map out where to start your adventure, we’ve rounded up a list of 11 impressive globally inspired restaurants. 

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Browse Food & Drink

Scroll the full menu of local favorites, hidden gems, and must-try spots across the Iowa City area.

it’s all the bites and bevs!

Coffee, Downtown Iowa City, Local

Java House Coffee – Iowa Health Care

PAPPAJOHN BIOMEDICAL DISCOVERY BUILDING, 159 Newton Rd #2 Iowa City, Iowa 52242 USA
Short’s Burger Eastside
American, Iowa City

Short’s Burger Eastside

521 Westbury Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52245 USA
Monica’s
American, Coralville, Italian

Monica’s

303 2nd Street Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
Starbucks – Waterfront Drive (Iowa City)
Iowa City, Restaurant

Starbucks – Waterfront Drive (Iowa City)

1720 Waterfront Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Iowa Chop House
Downtown Iowa City, Restaurant, Steakhouse

Iowa Chop House

223 E Washington St Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Hy-Vee Drugstore – Iowa City (North 1st Ave.)
Grocery, Iowa City, Shopping

Hy-Vee Drugstore – Iowa City (North 1st Ave.)

310 North 1st Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52245 USA
Hoja
Asian, Iowa City, Restaurant

Hoja

Unit 155 201 South Clinton Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Dominos Pizza – Coralville
Coralville, Restaurant

Dominos Pizza – Coralville

2441 James Street Ste 1 Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
Bruegger’s Bagels/Jamba Juice – Iowa City (Riverside Drive)
Breakfast & Brunch

Bruegger’s Bagels/Jamba Juice – Iowa City (Riverside Drive)

708 South Riverside Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52246 USA

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