Cute coffee shop set a bit away from campus but still close by. Quiet enough to work but lively…read moreenough to have a vibe. Also love that they aren't afraid to share their worldviews. :) Their cold brew is one of the best I've had - add a splash of oat milk and raspberry syrup - yum!

My favorite locally owned coffee shop. Seasonal flavors and cozy ambiance. Take advantage of…read moreordering through the Joe app if you're using the drive-thru. I love their latte's. Staff has always been friendly and helpful, very inclusive environment.

Wonderful place with great coffee and service The only downside is that the air conditioning gets…read moreVERY COLD!

Been here a couple times. The ambience is great, but the coffee is a little overpriced ($6+ for…read moreanything other than basic coffee) for the quality. Waited around 25 minutes for two drinks last time - will be trying other coffee places in the future.

There is just something about going into independent bookstores that feels like taking a step into…read morethe past. This was definitely the case when I stepped into Prairie Lights Books. I was in town visiting campus and needed to bring something back for my kids. A friend recommended the store so I walked the couple blocks over from my hotel to check it out. A lot of bookstores neglect books for kids. To my amazement the entire lower level of the shop was for kids. It was fantastic. I walked around for a good 30 minutes checking out what they had to offer. The upstairs has more traditional selection of books. I was in a hurry so I didn't have time to check it out. It was a place though you could easily get lost just browsing the shelves. Looking at some of the reviews I somehow totally missed that there was a cafe attached as well! I'll have to check that out the next time I'm in Iowa City.

Came back for a visit... they had the same old books... exact same stationery goods on the first…read morefloor... the same snooty staff... the same dirty cafe. I'm taking it off my list of places to stop at on trips up north.

Just good vibes. Good workers. Amazing place. I love Java house. They know what they're doingread more

I will start off saying that the whole reason I stopped here was that they have a roast called "St…read moreLouis Blues," but it is still worth a visit. I stopped by before 9am on a weekday, and they were already decently busy. Seemed like a comfortable place to drink coffee and hang out. I ended up just getting the pumpkin cream cold brew, which was basically a pumpkin pie in coffee form. Will need to stop back by next time I'm driving through

Still amazing and the only coffee shop in the area open past 7pm! Love the food and drinks.read more

#1 Fireplace #2 Late hours…read more#3 Tons of tables #4 Patio space - I can't wait for spring, summer and fall to get here Have been coming here in mornings for coffee on the way into work and coming back in evenings to get some work done after dinner and the gym. The late hours here makes for a great alternative to the hubbub at Java House and there's usually parking easily found here. Great coffee, Kickapoo from Wisconsin, and americanos! I've been working my way through the loose-tea menu. Earl Grey is a staple for me and the blend here has a strong flavor. The Rooibos Chai is very good and doesn't have the Rooibos after taste that my tastebuds do not like. My only recommendation would be a dish to hold the leaves after an adequate amount of steeping time. I've taken to using the to-go coffee lids to hold the mesh strainer and tea leaves. I haven't had a chance to partake in the beer and wine selection, but hope to soon. There is a quite and extensive list to choose from! Staff has always been friendly and the background music perfect in the evenings. I love that the tables are larger than the usual small cafe tables. I can have a giant textbook and a notebook spread out while working. The loveseat in front of the fireplace is popular. One of these days i'll get to enjoy with a good book and a cup of coffee.

Back again for an iced coffee while I strolled the Farmers Market. I tried oat milk in my coffee…read moretoday and it was divine.

Wild Culture is truly a gem of a watering hole on the North Side. It is an oasis of good vibes,…read moregreenery and a sexy menu for teetotalers and adult beverage enthusiasts alike. The booch menu is always changing. There's a bunch of craft beer options. Devine cocktails (many made with some seasonal kombucha). And coffee is offered here with a super limited snack menu. I stopped in on date night and had wonderful service, as well as a delicious Tom Collins. Pricing still seems on point. Seating is limited. Parking is always tough.

Stopped by during lunch rush and scored the last available seat at the counter. I was served by…read moreCole, who gave me excellent service and fast arriving food. I had the French Toast with the house fried chicken - delicious! Lovely Ped Mall gem with an old school diner flair!

The chicken biscuit was delicious, and the homemade hot sauce was really good. My friend LOVED her…read moresteak salad and said the dressing was delicious. My mom's French toast was ok because it was pretty dense and lacked some flavor. The homemade jam made it much better. The salmon toast was closer to a minced salad, and she would give it a 3/5. She had it before, but this time it was very different, and it was visually unappealing in how it was presented. The service was good but not great. We had to ask for coffee refills, which was slightly frustrating for a breakfast spot. The ambiance was very cool, with a local, laid-back feel. The bathroom was small, and there was no purse hook. I will definitely return, but there was room for improvement to get that last star.

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!