If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. We ended up at Pullman Bar & Diner three mornings in a…read morerow during our trip, and honestly, it became one of the highlights of our weekend. Every single thing we ordered felt fresh, thoughtful, and just really well done. My kids were obsessed with the chocolate chip pancakes (which says a lot), and my dad and I worked our way through a few different dishes. The biscuits and gravy were comforting and rich without being too heavy, and even the simple eggs were cooked perfectly. But the standout? The breakfast tacos. They were insane. The pork was seasoned perfectly, super flavorful without being overwhelming, and everything just worked together so well. Also, do not skip the fresh squeezed orange juice or the local sourdough with homemade preserves. You can taste the difference. It's one of those places where you can tell they really care about the ingredients. Service was warm and easy, and the vibe just makes you want to sit and stay a while. We'll 100% be back if we're ever in Iowa City again!

Adorable restaurant on the University of Iowa campus with exposed brick walls and a masculine,…read moremodern contemporary diner feel. Food 3/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 4/5 Croque Madame 3/5. The hollandaise sauce with jammy egg on top was fabulous, but the sandwich itself was just ok. Garganelli 2/5. I liked the mushrooms but was disappointed that this dish was rather bland, especially for this price point.

Great food, had breakfast, large portions. Good service,…read morefriendly waiter. Would definitely go back It's also a bar.

Table for 5 please! Going to the Bluebird is always fun and always involves good eating and…read morefriendly faces. It's 6pm and our grandson is hungry! Ordered, chatted, listened to the music and laughed... 2 crab cake po'boy with salad, 1 fried cauliflower, 1 breakfast special with a full plate pancake and something else I have totally forgotten. Oops. Everything was good... the new item seems to still need some improvement (yes the cauliflower)... it was described as sweet... it was not sweet but it was a bit spicy... it was swimming in sauce so being served on a bed of something like rice, salad or noodles and coming with a roll or bread would make this dish better (less sauce please). Always a good and fun experience and we will be back for more!

In town for a couple of days, and a good friend said we absolutely positively had to eat at Hamburg…read moreInn No 2, because it's an institution in Iowa City. It was good, maybe not to the level she pushed it, but really good and we enjoyed our meal. The restaurant is pretty small, but we got there early on a Sunday. No wait, though I'd guess once the church crowd starts arriving it might be more crowded. The entire place is decorated with political memorabilia as it's a frequent stop for politicians getting in the race early in Iowa. It is a 'coffee bean' caucus location, and they're proud of that! I had the biscuits and gravy and added the fried chicken. I was worried it would be too much food and had visions of a giant fried chicken breast, and while it was substantial, it wasn't overwhelming. It was a great dish and I'd order it again. Wife had a basic breakfast omelette. She liked it. Daughter did it right and ordered the French toast, which came with a great blueberry sauce. Lucky for me, she didn't finish it so I did (I'm nice like that) and it was every bit as great as she said it was. An enjoyable breakfast, and I'd return. Service was prompt with coffee refills which is also important!

Good burgers! We came for dinner about 5 or 6pm, at prime dining time, on a Monday and had no wait…read more I jogged past this place earlier around breakfast time and people were lined up out the door with a wait. I started with a strawberry rhubarb pieshake (because I'm a firm believer that desserts should be on the appetizer menu). I liked the flavor. I ate way too much dairy, but that's on me. I should have had a little restraint and gotten the pie ala mode but I wanted to try the pieshake thing. It was fun. I got a double onion burger. I really should have gotten a single, but I took leftovers home. Loved the flavor of the grilled onions. My hubby got the double mushroom & Swiss. I ate one of the mushrooms and they are marinated. The shrooms were incredible. He loved the side of hashbrowns as well as his burger. When I ever get a chance to go back, I'm getting a single Mushroom & Swiss burger and a piece of pie.

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.

great place to grab lunch. had a very good fresh made salad and ate outdoors. recommended for a…read morecasual quick lunch.

Bread Garden is a number of things: bakery, generous wine and beer section, cheese monger, grocery…read morestore, deli, and patio. I probably missed a couple descriptors, as I really needed another visit to wind around this place some more. I left with a single beer (for an evening nightcap at my hotel room) and a scone (for the next morning). I appreciated the friendly help as I might have looked confused as I wandered along.

After attempting to have brunch with friends (10 of us total) and giving up on not having a long…read morewait, our family stepped into this restaurant. Lucky us, they had an open table and we were seated right away and given water cups and a carafe of water. We perused the menu and our kids instantly landed on getting the s'mores. My husband and I chose very similar savory crepes but with different meats. The restaurant got busy and a line formed of those wanting to eat in. This place was hopping and had a great ambiance. I really liked how it felt in there. There was a lady greeting anyone who came in and communicating to them how long of a wait and then seating them once the table became available. I will say, we felt a little rushed as we were near the entrance and heard all of this, including her mentioning who was getting our table next. That's probably my only complaint. The Crêpes were all yummy. Our kids were obsessed with theirs. Since getting home they tell anyone that will listen all about them. Mine was filling and a great combination of flavors. My husband also enjoyed his. While this wasn't our original destination that day, I'm glad we found it and gave it a try.

We have always loved it here. Crepes De Luxe never fails to be fresh, delicious and inviting. Each…read morecrepe we've tried, we've enjoyed. We also love their coffees- the Nutella mocha is delightful, and they make great foam for a cappuccino. Go check it out! You're sure to be greeted with warm smiles, and kind service. Great ambience inside makes this feel like a little escape in Iowa City.

Philly Sandwich was great (ordered without the green chilis) , the fries were cold. I had the fish…read moreand chips dinner special, fish was good, crust was a little too thick and dark. Th tartar sauce was wrong-made with dill and dill pickles. My fries were good. Serve Coke products, no Pepsi, so I had to have water. My meal was a 3, hubby said the sandwich w/o the chilies was a 4. We went at 5 on a Thursday evening, 2 other people in there at the same time we were. Service was SUPER! Food was served fast. I really wanted to try the famous fried chicken, had to pay for the two piece basket to just get the chicken to try. We won't loose any sleep over the chicken. It was over cooked, almost burnt. Dismal.

This is one of the most underrated and under appreciated breakfast/brunch place in Iowa City. The…read morehuevos Epsteinos are my favorite and it's situated in a historic location in Iowa City. I'm a regular visitor and have meant to leave a review and don't know why I haven't. I was so tickled they dressed my tomato juice up like a Bloody Mary that I snapped a pic, but then got so excited about the food that I realized I had finished my food before I got another picture. Seriously, they never seem busy enough and the servers are sweet. Maybe because they are inconveniently next to Brothers and people don't realize they're there? Go show them some love!

Our Alumni Board group had our team dinner here last Thursday. The Coffee Shop closed anyway at…read morearound 5 PM, so we had the whole place to ourselves starting around 6 PM. This was a nice private setting, with great laid back service, and some really good pre-ordered burgers (among other choices). A couple appetizers and dessert helped bookend a fine evening out among friends.

Coffee shop in the heart of downtown Iowa City and easily one of my favorite study spots! I love…read morehow big the space is. It can accommodate a lot of students without ever feeling cramped, and there are tons of outlets which is always a huge win when you're studying. It's the perfect place to get work done alone or catch up with friends over lunch. I haven't tried a ton from the food menu yet, but the Caesar wrap is so good. They also have one of the best iced matcha lattes in Iowa City. The staff is amazing too. Everyone is so nice, cheerful, and genuinely helpful, which makes the whole place feel really welcoming. The music is always great, the space is decorated so nicely, and I love the pencil wall. The bathrooms are clean and well kept, and they really have everything you could possibly need. They even offer a student discount, which makes it an even better spot for college students. Definitely one of my favorite places to go in Iowa City!