Food Scene
Food and drinks ratings - my family's opinions only
Beer options 10/10 with a beer wall
Food options 9/10 meat centric (not surprisingly)
12 locals recommend
Iowa Chop House
223 E Washington StBeer options 10/10 with a beer wall
Food options 9/10 meat centric (not surprisingly)
Super great ambiance, an Iowa City classic that's a favorite of the Writer's Workshop
Beer options 10/10
Food options 10/10 pizza is A+ but all is good
10 locals recommend
Sanctuary Pub
405 S Gilbert StSuper great ambiance, an Iowa City classic that's a favorite of the Writer's Workshop
Beer options 10/10
Food options 10/10 pizza is A+ but all is good
Pub style that is walking distance at just under a mile. Chicago style pizza and Wigatoni are fantastic
Beer options 9/10
Food 10/10
13 locals recommend
The Wig & Pen Pizza Pub
1220 U.S. 6Pub style that is walking distance at just under a mile. Chicago style pizza and Wigatoni are fantastic
Beer options 9/10
Food 10/10
Classic Iowa City thin style pizza! It's been an institution for 50 years.
10 locals recommend
A & A Pagliai's Pizza
302 E Bloomington StClassic Iowa City thin style pizza! It's been an institution for 50 years.
Great food, outdoor seating, creative and unique drinks.
Drinks 10/10
Food 10/10
14 locals recommend
Pullman Bar & Diner
17 S Dubuque StGreat food, outdoor seating, creative and unique drinks.
Drinks 10/10
Food 10/10
Fantastic breakfast, vegetarian and vegan options, outdoor seating
ood 10/10 and and drinks 10/10
7 locals recommend
Goosetown Café
203 N Linn StFantastic breakfast, vegetarian and vegan options, outdoor seating
ood 10/10 and and drinks 10/10
Italian options, could handle a large group
Food 10/10
Drinks/8/10
15 locals recommend
Basta Pizzeria Ristorante
121 Iowa AveItalian options, could handle a large group
Food 10/10
Drinks/8/10
Drinks & Nightlife
Local brewery with food
Beer options 10/10
Food options 8/10
26 locals recommend
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
1225 S Gilbert StLocal brewery with food
Beer options 10/10
Food options 8/10
30hop Iowa River Landing
900 E 2nd AveBeer options 10/10
Food 8/10
Parks & Nature
City Park
200 Park RdTwo blocks from the house. Great paved trails along the river.
Things to do
Fun activities just north of Iowa CIty. The apple turnovers are amazing
10 locals recommend
Wilson's Orchard
4823 Dingleberry Rd NEFun activities just north of Iowa CIty. The apple turnovers are amazing
University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art
160 N Madison StAbout a 3/4 mile from house and a beautiful walk. Nice way to see the main campus, the Old Capitol and take in the Iowa City football ambiance
The Pentacrest
About a 3/4 mile from house and a beautiful walk. Nice way to see the main campus, the Old Capitol and take in the Iowa City football ambiance
Iowa River Landing
Eating, shopping, pedestrian area.