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October 6, 2018
Iowa City, IA

Annie & Laura

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The Java House - Downtown

211 East Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 341-0012

I worked here for three years in college! I can't vouch for the new staff, but the drip brew and iced coffee are ON POINT.

Prairie Lights Books & Cafe

15 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 337-2681

Amazing independent bookstore.

Deadwood Tavern

6 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 351-9417

Great townie bar, especially during cubs games! Good place to avoid bros.

Joe's Place

115 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 338-6717

Sports Bar - I used to come here all of the time. But definitely be prepared to feel verrrrrrrrry old.

The Mill Restaurant

120 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 351-9529

CLASSIC Iowa City bar. Usually with some live music in the back room. Good place to avoid bros.

John's Grocery

401 East Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
, (319) 337-2183

The BEST beer selection you'll find in IC! Also, SCOTCHAROOS.

The Dublin Underground

5 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

Not quite hipster, not quite dive - but definitely not bro-y. Hidden Gem.

Mesa Pizza Iowa City

114 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 351-6372

Slices. Amazing drunk or sober.

Studio 13

13 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (267) 713-2697

The only gay bar in IC, in an alley, was an old funeral home. Need I say more? However, the drag shows are some of the best I've seen!

Artifacts

331 East Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
, (319) 358-9617

The best antique/knick knacks/ furniture store. I highly recommend stopping by - it's so full of the most random and awesome things!

Oasis Falafel

206 North Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
, (319) 358-7342

DELICIOUS VEGAN OPTIONS!

Hamburg Inn No. 2

214 North Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
, (319) 337-5512

My go to when I'm hungover - but really, the food is alllllways delicious. And it's an IC staple!

Joseph's Steakhouse

212 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 358-0776

If you want to get bougie and enjoy the bounties of Iowa agriculture.

Sanctuary Pub

405 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 351-5692

Gastropub - great wood fired pizza.

Mosley's Barbecue And Provisions

525 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 338-1419

BBQ and beer garden. #iowa #pulledpork #yesplease

George's Buffet

312 East Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
, (319) 351-9614

"Cheeseburgers, no fries, only chips." Bar. Also no one under the age of 25. Key.

Trumpet Blossom Cafe

310 East Prentiss Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 248-0077

DELICIOUS VEGAN FOODS!

Goosetown Café

203 North Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
, (319) 351-1924

👌 brunch

Bread Garden Market

225 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 354-4246

Market w/ alcohol, deli, and vegan options!

Masala Indian Cuisine

9 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 338-6199

Great lunch buffet!

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

1225 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 354-2687

Pretty good beer and excellent food - also a HUGE outdoor patio.

The University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 52242
, (319) 335-3500

Go check out the campus - it's pretty stunning!

Bluebird Diner

330 East Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
, (319) 351-1470

Brunch.

Short's Burger & Shine

18 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 337-4678

BURGERS AND BEER.

The Dandy Lion

111 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 358-6400

Brunch/lunch/lounge.

Pancheros Mexican Grill

32 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 338-6311

Late night. It's like Chipotle but better because there's queso involved!

RAYGUN

103 East College Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 248-1258

Need some artfully designed, liberal propaganda? COME HERE! #resist

Formosa

221 East College Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
, (319) 338-8880

Solid sushi! (more importantly SAKE BOMBS!)

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