Coffee & cafés in Iowa City
Iowa City has 48 listed coffee shops and cafés, from quick espresso stops to slow weekend brunches. Most popular: Breakfast (7), Sandwiches (3), Brunch (2). The coffee scene spans 24 Coffee Shops, 23 Cafes & Coffee Shops. Dietary options are covered too: Gluten-free cafés (7), Vegan cafés (7), Vegetarian cafés (6). Price levels: Cheap coffee, Mid-range cafés. 7 landmarks and neighbourhoods have their own nearby-coffee guides.
Coffee scorecard
| Metric | Iowa City | United States median |
|---|---|---|
| Not part of a chain we track | 81% of 48 venues | 60% (median of 1,337 cities) |
| Median rating | 4.5 across 36 venues with 25+ ratings | 4.5 (median of 1,333 cities) |
| Cheap price tier | 58% of 26 venues with a price level | 60% (median of 1,011 cities) |
| Mid-range price tier | 42% of 26 venues with a price level | 39% (median of 1,011 cities) |
| Upscale price tier | 0% of 26 venues with a price level | 0% (median of 1,011 cities) |
| Open late (closing 22:00 or later) | 14% of 42 venues with listed hours | 18% (median of 1,337 cities) |
| Open on Sundays | 79% of 42 venues with Sunday hours listed | 85% (median of 1,337 cities) |
| Open all 7 days | 67% of 42 venues with listed hours | 76% (median of 1,337 cities) |
| Most-mentioned features | Cold Brew (3 venues), Pour-Over (3) | — |
Computed from the cafés listed on WorldCafeMap; not a census of every café. Figures describe the cafés listed for Iowa City on WorldCafeMap, not every café in the city. Country figures are the median across its cities with 20 or more listed cafés.
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Brass Ring Coffee
121 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 5.0 (9)
Crêpes de Luxe Cafe
309 E College St #1, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 4.9 (587)inexpensive
Mammitas Coffee
224 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 4.9 (302)inexpensive
Outdoor seating
DAYDRINK
518 Bowery St, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 4.9 (201)£
Outdoor seating
fix! Coffee
404 E College St Suite 202 Second Floor, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 4.9 (97)£
Kitty Corner Social Club
20 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 4.9 (92)
Zoetic Coffee- Iowa City
947 US-6, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 4.9 (24)
The Encounter Cafe
376 South Clinton Street, Iowa City
★ 4.8 (910)moderate
Le Crave
14 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 4.8 (307)£
Clinton St. Market
301 N Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52242
★ 4.8 (4)
Open late
Prairie Lights Books and Cafe
15 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 4.7 (622)
Deluxe Cakes and Pastries
812 South Summit Street, Iowa City
★ 4.7 (617)$10–20
Outdoor seating
Press Coffee
1120 N Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52245
★ 4.7 (439)moderate
Outdoor seating
Kindred Coffee
287 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245
★ 4.7 (166)moderate
Outdoor seating
Nodo Coffee, Carry-Out & Catering
600 North Dodge Street, Iowa City
★ 4.7 (102)inexpensive
Outdoor seating
Hyper Energy Bar
115 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 4.7 (55)£
Starbucks Coffee Company
1720 Waterfront Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
★ 4.7 (34)
The Filling Station
★ 4.7 (3)
Open late
Sidekick Coffee & Books
1310 1/2 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
★ 4.6 (295)inexpensive
Outdoor seating
The Black Angel Restaurant
630 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 4.6 (214)moderate
Outdoor seating
Java House Coffee Roasters - First Ave
1575 S 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 4.5 (310)inexpensive
Outdoor seating
Teamo Tea
121 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
★ 4.5 (256)
Get Fresh Cafe
109 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 4.5 (189)moderate
Outdoor seating
Scooter's Coffee
1335 Highway 1 West, Iowa City
★ 4.5 (104)
The JAVA HOUSE
169 Newton Rd, Iowa City, IA 52242
★ 4.5 (84)moderate
Midnight Coffee
301 E Market St, Iowa City
★ 4.4 (433)moderate
Outdoor seating
Java House
211 East Washington Street, Iowa City
★ 4.4 (7)
Java House Coffee Roasters - Downtown
211 1/2 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 4.3 (700)inexpensive
Outdoor seating
Scooter's Coffee
3057 N Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52245
★ 4.3 (86)
Starbucks Coffee
11 Hwy 1 W, Iowa City, IA 52246
★ 4.2 (495)moderate
Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt featuring Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
125 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 4.2 (95)inexpensive
Starbucks Coffee Company
812 S 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
★ 4.2 (44)moderate
Renee's Ceramic Cafe
940 S Gilbert Ct, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 4.2 (42)
Starbucks Coffee Company
228 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 4.1 (403)moderate
Tspoons Coffee and Treats
201 S Clinton St #117, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 4.0 (97)inexpensive
River Room Cafe
★ 4.0 (6)
Laptop friendly
Stanley Café
141 Park Rd, Iowa City, IA 52242
★ 4.0 (2)
The Agape Cafe
26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245
★ 4.0 (1)
Masala Indian Cuisine
9 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
★ 3.9 (383)inexpensive
Heirloom Salad Company
211 East Washington Street, Iowa City
★ 3.8 (118)inexpensive
Power Cafe
309 South Madison Street, Iowa City
★ 3.8 (34)
Open late
Pat's Diner
★ 3.7 (7)
Open late
EMRB Cafe
★ 3.5 (52)
Open lateOutdoor seating
Poindexter Coffee
210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
★ 3.3 (73)
Bruegger's Bagels
708 S Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
★ 3.2 (388)inexpensive
Food For Thought Cafe
★ 2.9 (22)
Open late
Devlin Family Cafe
240 South Madison Street, Iowa City
Open late
Java House Coffee
159 Newton Road, Iowa City
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Iowa City coffee — FAQs
How many coffee shops are there in Iowa City?
There are 48 coffee shops, cafés and roasteries listed in Iowa City on WorldCafeMap, with addresses, opening hours, photos and ratings.
Where is the best coffee in Iowa City?
Top-rated coffee shops in Iowa City include Deluxe Cakes and Pastries, Crêpes de Luxe Cafe, Le Crave. See our ranked list of the best coffee shops in Iowa City.
Are there coffee shops open late in Iowa City?
Yes — 7 venues stay open late in Iowa City. Use the "Open late" filter to find them.
Are there coffee shops with outdoor seating in Iowa City?
13 venues in Iowa City have outdoor seating, terraces or gardens.