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?

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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!

Panera Bread – Coralville (Coral Ridge Mall)
American, Coralville, Fast Food

Panera Bread – Coralville (Coral Ridge Mall)

Coral Ridge Mall, 1451 Coral Ridge Avenue 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
Estela’s Fresh Mex
Downtown Iowa City, Mexican & Hispanic, Restaurant

Estela’s Fresh Mex

184 East Burlington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Wilder
Downtown Iowa City, Restaurant

Wilder

210 South Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
The Java House – Downtown
Coffee, Downtown Iowa City, Local

The Java House – Downtown

221 E Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA
Zio Johno’s
Catering, Italian, Local

Zio Johno’s

342 Hwy 1 W Iowa City, Iowa 52246 USA
Pancheros Mexican Grill – North Liberty
North Liberty, Restaurant

Pancheros Mexican Grill – North Liberty

650 Community Drive North Liberty, Iowa 52317 USA
Fast Food

Burger King – Coralville (1st Avenue)

550 1st Avenue Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA
Brothers Bar & Grill
American, Bar & Grill, Downtown Iowa City

Brothers Bar & Grill

STE 4000 125 South Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 USA

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With so much to write home about, one hashtag wasn’t enough. Share your adventures in Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty with #thinkiowacity

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