Best cakes I have found in Iowa. I drive from Fairfield for all of our special events. Really…read moredelicious and beautiful work! Thank you!!!!

I ordered the attached cake for my wife's bday. It was finger licking delicious. The cake was…read moreextremely fresh and made to our specifications. My wife and all our friends just loved it. The good think about the cake was the chocolate mousse filling with chopped strawberries. I don't like heavy cakes and the owner was like you won't regret it this is one of my specialty and I was sold out on it. The owner was very friendly and welcoming. I would definitely be back for all my party needs.

Cookies & More is my absolute favorite place to get cookies in the greater IC area. There's…read moresomething nostalgic about them - partly due to the fact that they're located in a former mall that gives me major 90s vibes. My top picks: monster, peanut butter, pecan chocolate chip. I've never tried a cookie from C&M that I didn't like. They also offer mini cookies if you order in advance and bags of day olds. I think their business hours might coincide with the U.'s breaks, so maybe something to be aware of. Highly recommend!

I grew up on these cookies. I have since moved away and often find myself baking cookies, and I…read morehave never baked a cookie that does not instantly take me back to the experience of wandering around the Old capital mall with that white chocolate chunk cookie in my hand al probably all over my face. It brings me joy to know this family owned business is still goin'. I hope the O'Brien family knows the impact they have had on the Iowa City community. Thanks y'all.

These aren't just pastries; they're the kind of baked goods you think about long after they're…read moregone. Absolute perfection.

Stopped in to grab a couple of coffees, a scone and a cinnamon roll. The Encounter Cafe is…read moreliterally across the street from our hotel, so this was a no-brainer if you're looking for an upgrade to the complimentary powdered eggs and overused waffle machine offered by the hotel that your staying at. The space itself is large and looks to be separated into two halves. I entered on the one side, ordered at the counter, just like you would at any coffee shop and waited. This place serves a full-service breakfast as well if you're looking for something more substantial (eggs, panini's, pancakes, etc..). I was just here picking up and bringing it back to our room. The coffees were fine, but there was only one gentleman working the counter, and he was a bit overwhelmed. He forewarned me that he had 4-5 drinks ahead of mine, so I ended up sitting there waiting for about 15 minutes for our two drinks. I wasn't pressed for time today, but if I was, this would've been an issue. I ordered a raspberry chocolate scone and a cinnamon roll. The scone was delicious. Not too sweet and was definitely made this morning. The cinnamon roll was delicious as well, but it was extremely sweet. To the point where it hurt your teeth. It would also have been better if it were warmed up. Lastly, they gave me this big cinnamon roll in a bag without any napkins or utensils?!? I had to stop at the free breakfast at our hotel to get a fork, knife and some napkins. So kind of a mixed-bag at the Encounter Cafe. I would give it another shot and try some other things, but it didn't blow me away.

My first visit to Iowa City, and Barrett's did not disappoint! Food, coffee, and vibes were all…read moreincredible. I love the counter service concept and being able to pick my pastry out of the case before finding a seat. I ordered the breakfast burrito, a lemon poppyseed muffin, and a latte. For brunch catching up with a friend, it was the perfect blend of savory and sweet. And MAN was the breakfast burrito delish - I adore when breakfast items have a hearty serving of avocado, and the burrito struck the perfect balance of avo and egg goodness. The accompanying sauce was also delicious. My only complaint is I'm not a local so I can't visit more often. Definitely give this one a try!

Barrett's dinner and happy hour is the best kept secret in town! There I said it, and boy do I mean…read moreit! My son had the grand idea to stop by for a brownie and when they walked in we were greeted by a friendly hostess who asked if we needed a table for 4. We were still thinking we would stick to just a sweet treat, until we looked at the menu and were told it was happy hour. We decided to all get dinner and were not disappointed! The meal was started with some delicious bread rolls, the beers were only $1.50 on happy hour and they even gave us scotcharoos to end our experience!! We are already planning our next trip so I hope to see you there! I promise it won't disappoint!

All the cupcakes we've tried so far have been great. We had…read morethe new Key Lime flavor which was quite good. I also really liked the peanut butter flavor.

Iowa City this place is OK and needed. Long ago I produced a show called cupcake wars, and season…read moreone Molly's cupcakes won one of the episodes. Back then it was just a mom and pop shop and now they have expanded and it must have to say everything taste like water down and sugar down cupcakes like you would find at "sprinkles" in Los Angeles, which used to be amazing but now you find in vending machines at the airport. Very basic.

Great Cuban coffee and Cuban sandwiches. Makes me miss Miami even more! I like the flowers and…read moreother artifacts displayed because they remind me that I have to buy gifts for my siblings.

Always excellent service. Great chocoflan! Food is also top notch! Mammitas is a local gem.read more