Guidebook for Iowa City
Food Scene
Great food, drinks, and atmosphere. I love the burger but everything is good.
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Pullman Bar & Diner
17 S Dubuque StGreat food, drinks, and atmosphere. I love the burger but everything is good.
Nodo Coffee, Carry-Out & Catering
600 N Dodge StReally yummy sandwiches!
Nice selection of pastries on Saturday morning. Also, this is a very pleasant walk from the house.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Deluxe Cakes & Pastries
812 S Summit StNice selection of pastries on Saturday morning. Also, this is a very pleasant walk from the house.
Cortado Coffee & Cafe
26 S Clinton StMy favorite coffee shop. The chocolate croissants are delicious.
Oasis Falafel
206 N Linn StGreat lunch spot for falafel and kabob.
Masala Indian Cuisine
9 S Dubuque StEvery Wednesday night and Saturday morning. Saturday morning has more vendors and food options (I recommend Banditos breakfast tacos), but it is also much busier.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Iowa City Farmers Market (May-Oct)
405 E Washington StEvery Wednesday night and Saturday morning. Saturday morning has more vendors and food options (I recommend Banditos breakfast tacos), but it is also much busier.
Check website before going, because this is not always open. Notable for the scenery--the restaurant is in a refurbished barn at Wilson's apple orchard.
Rapid Creek Cidery
4823 Dingleberry Road NortheastCheck website before going, because this is not always open. Notable for the scenery--the restaurant is in a refurbished barn at Wilson's apple orchard.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brewery close by--great patio, ping pong tables, good beer, and often live music.
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
1225 S Gilbert StBrewery close by--great patio, ping pong tables, good beer, and often live music.
Clinton Street Social Club
18 1/2 S Clinton StBrix Cheese Shop & Wine Bar
209 N Linn StWine bar
Very casual, local dive bar. Known for the cheeseburgers that are served all night. Foxhead is a similar scene and is just two doors down.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
George's Buffet
312 E Market StVery casual, local dive bar. Known for the cheeseburgers that are served all night. Foxhead is a similar scene and is just two doors down.
Parks & Nature
5 minute walk from the house--nice walking trails. Just head north on 7th Ave. and you will run into a trailhead.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Hickory Hill Park
1439 E Bloomington St5 minute walk from the house--nice walking trails. Just head north on 7th Ave. and you will run into a trailhead.
Essentials
New Pioneer Food Co-op
22 S Van Buren StWalgreens
2214 Muscatine AveThis is a close, walkable grocery store with a large wine/beer/liquor selection and basic groceries.
Hy-Vee Drugstore
310 N 1st AveThis is a close, walkable grocery store with a large wine/beer/liquor selection and basic groceries.
Entertainment & Activities
FilmScene
118 E College StArts & Culture
Prairie Lights Cafe
15 S Dubuque St