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!

Stella
American, Iowa City

Stella

1006 Melrose Ave Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Coffee, Downtown Iowa City, Local

Java House Coffee – Iowa Health Care

PAPPAJOHN BIOMEDICAL DISCOVERY BUILDING, 159 Newton Rd #2 Iowa City, Iowa 52242 USA
Downtown Iowa City, Mexican & Hispanic

Chipotle Mexican Grill – Iowa City

STE 112 Old Capitol Museum, 201 South Clinton Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Orchard Green Restaurant & Lounge
Downtown Iowa City, Restaurant

Orchard Green Restaurant & Lounge

521 South Gilbert St Iowa City, Iowa 52246 USA
Mexican & Hispanic

Cactus Mexican Grill & Cantina

245 South Gilbert Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Kalona Creamery
Gift/Specialty, Grocery, Meat & Cheeses

Kalona Creamery

2206 540th St. SW Kalona, Iowa 52247 USA
Taste of China – Iowa City
Asian, Chinese, International

Taste of China – Iowa City

1705 S 1st Ave Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
The Wedge Pizzeria
Delivery, Downtown Iowa City, Fast Casual

The Wedge Pizzeria

113 Iowa Ave. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Dodge Street Coffeehouse
Coffee, Restaurant, South of 6 Iowa City

Dodge Street Coffeehouse

947 Highway 6 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA

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