Iowa City's coffee scene thrives on the energy of the University of Iowa, creating a landscape where student-fueled study spots blend seamlessly with artisan roasteries that take their craft seriously. Local favorites like Cortado and Prairie Pop serve meticulously sourced beans alongside establishments that have become integral to neighborhood life, from the Ped Mall's bustling café culture to quieter residential corners where regulars know each other by their usual orders. The city's 122 independent shops reflect a community that values both intellectual discourse over a perfectly pulled espresso and the kind of unhurried coffeehouse atmosphere that makes Iowa City feel more like a small European university town than typical Midwest.
All Coffee Shops
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Press Coffee Company
1120 N Dodge St
Bluebird Diner
330 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States
Village Inn
9 Sturgis Corner Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Pullman Bar & Diner
17 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Hamburg Inn No. 2
214 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States
Culver’s
710 Hwy 1 W, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
1225 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
BlackStone
503 Westbury Dr #1, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States
Vue Rooftop
328 S Clinton St Suite A, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Basta Pizzeria Ristorante
121 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Bread Garden Market
225 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Old Capitol Town Center
201 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Wilson's Orchard & Farm (Iowa City)
4823 Dingleberry Rd NE #1, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Midtown Family Restaurant
1069 IA-1, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States
St. Burch Tavern
127 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Iowa Chop House
223 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
The Encounter Cafe
376 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Micky's Irish Pub
11 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Short's Burger & Shine
18 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
The Airliner
22 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Shakespeare's Pub And Grill
819 S 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States
Java House Coffee Roasters - Downtown
211 1/2 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Prairie Lights Books and Cafe
15 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Joe's Place
115 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Deluxe Cakes & Pastries
812 S Summit St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Orchard Green Restaurant and Lounge
521 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Trumpet Blossom Cafe
310 E Prentiss St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
The Dandy Lion
111 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Crêpes de Luxe Cafe
309 E College St #1, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Vine Tavern & Eatery - DOWNTOWN Iowa City
330 E Prentiss St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Formosa
221 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Sanctuary Pub
405 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Soseki Café
227 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Nodo Downtown
5 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Java House Coffee Roasters - Mormon Trek
713 Mormon Trek Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States
Donnelly's Pub
110 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Midnight Coffee
301 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States
Pedestrian Mall
210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Press Coffee
1120 N Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States
Graze Gourmet To-Go
345 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Acapulco Mexican Bakery
1937 Keokuk St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Cortado Mediterranean Cafe
26 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Dodge Street Coffeehouse
947 US-6, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Yotopia Frozen Yogurt
132 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
One Twenty Six & Moonrakers
126 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
The Stuffed Olive - Iowa City
121 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Java House Coffee Roasters - First Ave
1575 S 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
I Love Fufu
230 E Benton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Mammitas Coffee
224 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe
19 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Sidekick Coffee & Books
1310 1/2 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States
FilmScene on The Ped Mall
118 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Zolly’s Grill
201 S Clinton St Ste 166, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Teamo Tea
121 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Jobsite
928 Maiden Ln, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Burger Haul
112 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
everbowl
312 S Madison St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Donutland
1681 S 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
the Webster
202 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States
Brothers Bar & Grill
125 S Dubuque St #4000, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Dublin Underground
5 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Iowa City ReUnion Brewery
113 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Roxxy - Iowa City
127 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
The Black Angel Restaurant
630 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Get Fresh Cafe
109 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Wilder
210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
DAYDRINK
518 Bowery St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
The Bep Teahouse - Iowa
201 S Clinton St #167, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Double Tap (Tap Tap) - Iowa City
121 1/2 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Marco's Grilled Cheese
117 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States
Kindred Coffee
287 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States
Summit
10 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Le Gourmet Korean Restaurant
Old Capitol Mall, 201 S Clinton St Ste 173, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Paper Crane Ramen Shop & Cocktail Lounge
121 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States
DC's Sports Bar
124 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Harry's Bar & Grill
116 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
The Green House
505 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Asia Plus Asian Market
201 S Clinton St STE193, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Jamba
708 S Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States
Heirloom Salad Company - Downtown
211 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Wild Culture
210 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States
Funcrest Dairy & Grill
3977 W Overlook Rd NE, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Scout's Honor
219 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Fieldhouse Bar & Grill
138 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
The Box
525 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
La Wine Bar & Restaurant
180 E Burlington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Nodo Coffee, Carry-Out & Catering
600 N Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States
Tspoons Coffee and Treats
201 S Clinton St #117, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Scooter's Coffee
1335 IA-1, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States
Le Crave
14 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
fix! Coffee
404 E College St Suite 202 Second Floor, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt featuring Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
125 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
The JAVA HOUSE | Heirloom Salad Company
169 Newton Rd, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
Annie's Vietnamese Sandwiches Shop
221 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
The Taco Depot 4 Iowa City
119 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Bistro Restaurant & Bar
901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States
Coa Cantina
18 1/2 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Heirloom Salad Company - Mormon Trek
713 Mormon Trek Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States
Kitty Corner Social Club
20 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Poindexter Coffee
210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Scooter's Coffee
3057 Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
EMRB Café
431 Newton Rd Eckstein Medical Research Building, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
CIELO
125 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Hyper Energy Bar
115 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Power Café
309 S Madison St, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
Iowa City Downtown District
103 E College St #200, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
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Food for Thought Café
125 W Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
Mosaic Iowa City
109 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Lo Gotti's Soul Cafe
316 E Burlington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Bread Worthy Bakery
208 Oberlin St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States
South District Market
947 US-6, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Tspoons Cafe and Treats
125 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Zoetic Coffee- Iowa City
947 US-6, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Prep Bowlz
19 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
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Brass Ring Coffee
121 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
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The Makers Loft
125 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Pump it Up
2901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States
Java House Bakery
211 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
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The Filling Station
Dental Science Bldg, 801 Newton Rd, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
Stanley Café
141 Park Rd, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
DAYDRINK
125 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States