Food Scene
Delicious coffee, beer, baked selection, and great artsy vibe. 6-7 minute walk.
9 locals recommend
The High Ground Cafe
301 E Market StDelicious coffee, beer, baked selection, and great artsy vibe. 6-7 minute walk.
One of the city's absolute staples- historic, funky, political, serving strong coffee and excellent diner food.
24 locals recommend
Hamburg Inn No. 2
214 N Linn StOne of the city's absolute staples- historic, funky, political, serving strong coffee and excellent diner food.
Brix has such a unique and delectable menu-- we have been highly impressed with everything we've tried here. If you love cheese, you'll adore Brix.
11 locals recommend
Brix Cheese Shop & Wine Bar
209 N Linn StBrix has such a unique and delectable menu-- we have been highly impressed with everything we've tried here. If you love cheese, you'll adore Brix.
Essentials
John's is the cutest little grocery shop- don't be fooled by the small space! Very well stocked, and includes a huge selection of wine and beer.
12 locals recommend
John's Grocery
401 E Market StJohn's is the cutest little grocery shop- don't be fooled by the small space! Very well stocked, and includes a huge selection of wine and beer.
New Pi is the coolest!! We love this place- higher price point, as it's a food co-op, but definitely worth it. Everything is always fresh and often, hyper-local.
29 locals recommend
New Pioneer Food Co-op
22 S Van Buren StNew Pi is the coolest!! We love this place- higher price point, as it's a food co-op, but definitely worth it. Everything is always fresh and often, hyper-local.
Shopping
Artifacts is like a great consignment + home decor + garage sale + furniture shop + art room all rolled into one. We never leave here without 2 or 3 fantastic finds- everything from old ceramics and antique toys, to wild rugs and artwork.
6 locals recommend
Artifacts
331 E Market StArtifacts is like a great consignment + home decor + garage sale + furniture shop + art room all rolled into one. We never leave here without 2 or 3 fantastic finds- everything from old ceramics and antique toys, to wild rugs and artwork.
The Ped Mall is an open, walkable area in the center of downtown Iowa City, featuring several bars, restaurants, boutiques, the public library, a playground and a great fountain. It's a lovely place to wander around. Check out the local businesses, or just spend a day reading on one of their hand-painted public benches.
14 locals recommend
Pedestrian Mall
210 S Dubuque StThe Ped Mall is an open, walkable area in the center of downtown Iowa City, featuring several bars, restaurants, boutiques, the public library, a playground and a great fountain. It's a lovely place to wander around. Check out the local businesses, or just spend a day reading on one of their hand-painted public benches.