My first yelp in person event after covid, met all my friends and some of really cool hosts. This…read morewas probably one of the bet events I have been too. Maggie's wood fired you ain't gonna go wrong with any of their item on the menu. I have tried everything from their menu, probably my fav is funghi pizza, burrata, berry pizza and pesto potato. I am blessed I got to try these dishes which usually I wouldn't have ordered from the menu. The place has always impressed me with their courteous staff, even before the event. when they were coming up with the food out I was feeling so overwhelmed at first but then was blessed that I was wearing joggers instead of any jeans. Felt like Joey from friends on Thanksgiving dinner finishing up his turkey. :) Overall this is the first place I recommend everything from their menu. great hosts great location private parking lot in Iowa city an awesome patio seating unique touches with the lights.

Can't believe we hadn't come to this gem yet! This location is right next to Sidekick Coffee and…read moreBarre3. There is a decent amount of parking available. Service at Maggie's was excellent--our server Harry really made the experience. We ordered two drinks: the Lemon Lavender Italian Soda (refreshing and tasty) and the Hugo Spritz. The Hugo Spritz initially just tasted like tonic water, but we let our server know and Harry kindly brought us a replacement that was much better. For food, we tried the Margherita pizza and the Ellie (caramelized onion, blue cheese, and onion). Both were decent. Seems like fresh ingredients! I am personally not a fan of blue cheese usually, but I did enjoy it. Service was super efficient--felt a little rushed but they are typically very busy on a Friday night. Dessert was a nice finish: the raspberry ice cream tasted like real raspberries, and the shortbread was decent. Only downside? Lots of flies--we found ourselves swatting them away throughout the meal. Overall, a good experience and we will be back!

I have been coming to Sam's Pizza for years! I live in Cedar Rapids but work in IC. So, if I don't…read morewant to wait to get back to CR to order a Sam's pizza there, (Not the same owner - Same delicious pizza though!). I can call ahead from work and pick it up on my way out of town and snack while I am inevitably stuck in bottleneck rush hour traffic! If you do want to take a seat, it is a very chill and laid-back atmosphere. Great place to watch a game and have a beer! My go to is the "Special", but I also love lighter pizza with good - old-fashioned pepperoni-sausage-mushroom on a thin crust! It might take some time because of staff shortages, but what can you do? I am happy to wait if it means that I can dig my teeth into that delicious mound of cheesy goodness!

Service was great, but the place was basically empty except for a handful of college kids playing…read morepool and drinking. The wife and I are in town to attend an event at the University of Iowa and we just needed a place to grab a quick dinner on the way back to the hotel after a long day of traveling. We sat at the bar, and as mentioned, the bartender was friendly and attentive. We ordered cheddar bacon fries as an appetizer and a small thin crust Lola Pizza - which had spinach, garlic, red onions and pepperoncini peppers. The cheddar bacon fries probably sat in the window because they were delivered with the pizza. Not a huge deal, but they weren't very flavorful. The pizza was better.. crispy crust, good sauce to toppings ratio, but sadly it really didn't stand out enough for me to recommend Sam's. There are just too many better options downtown for better food.

I asked three people where we should eat when visiting the University of Iowa. They had a lot of…read moreopinions. Every one of them said Wig & Pen. And so we did. My wife isn't a big pizza fan, so anytime we have an opportunity to pick pizza as a dine-in dinner, and blame it on others, I'm going to take that opportunity. And she loved it too. First for the appetizer, we chose the onion rings. They were really onion straws (remember the old Damon's BBQ Onion Loaf? They're like that!). They were great. A bit messy, but great. For pizza, we went with the thin crust Union Jack, which is basically deluxe: Italian sausage, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, red bell pepper. I loved the way they cut the peppers super thin, and the pizza was fantastic. I'd love to try the other crust/styles as well someday, but the table voted and that's what we landed on. Six stars for the pizza. The restaurant is bigger than it looks, and was very crowded on an early Saturday evening. It is obviously popular, as the inside dining was full and the outdoor patio was nearly as popular. Service was very friendly, and helped us navigate the crust decision. The only downside - and I didn't test them on it - is the 'only one refill' rule on their fountain drinks. I hate this rule almost as much as Mexican restaurants charging for the second basket of chips and salsa. It just makes no sense to me. But I don't think I even finished the first one, so I have no idea if they would have actually charged me if I had !GASP! asked for a third drink. This is a top ranking for me - loved it, will return next time I'm in town. If you're looking for a great pizza place with other dishes on the menu, Wig & Pen is a great choice!

Whenever I come to Iowa city I must have their Chicago Style pizza. The amount of cheese inside the…read moreperfectly crunchy yet chewy crust is epic. I love their Italian sausage and huge side salad the best blue cheese dressing around. I liked being able to order a stout on tap so I could get that nice inch of creamy head. The kind that gives me a mustache - it's so good. Our waitress was attentive and sweet. And we got to watch our team (Norway) unjustly lose on one of their big screen TVs. The spacious restaurant with an old school charm has plenty of rooms for the crowds that seek out their delicious pizza. Another table next to us ordered the thin crust, so I'm guessing that's as good as the huge pie we got. But if you like Chicago style, you must try the Wig and Pen-this is their original location I went to in the 90s, and I'm happy to say it's just as good as I remembered-every year when I return to visit family. It's either here or Sam's Pizza for the colossal cheese filled loveliness.

Went here in a large group during the block party. Sat at the front round table. There was a bit…read moreof nostalgia as this place was a popular bar in the late 90s. Waitstaff was incredible. Quick with waters and very social. The chicken milanese was incredible. Everyone loved their drinks and food. No wonder my college daughter loves this place.

I love Basta! How can you not love fresh pasta??? Every time I say I am going to try the pizza,…read moreyet I get a pasta. It's always cooked al dente, and the dishes are plentiful. I finally became a believer of the brussels sprouts (I'm not brussels sprout person) but holy moly, if you're ever going to try some brussels sprouts you need to try them here! I will definitely be getting them from here on out. Their focaccia bread is always a staple at our table. Just simply delicious. This time we tried the Chocolate Budino with vanilla gelato, and it was the perfect ending to an already wonderful dinner. As always, our service was stellar. Our waitress had a trainee with us and they both did a wonderful job.

I can't lie--I find most artisanal pizza places to be frustratingly overtopped. There are many of…read moreus who don't like "traditional" pizza toppings that don't need to overcompensate with sheer quantity. Put another way: just because I don't eat pork and prefer vegetables on my pizza, that doesn't mean I want ALL OF THEM on my pizza at once. To that end, I think the Wedge can be stereotypical at times--all their nonstandard pizzas seem to have one or two more toppings than necessary. The Chicken Pesto is really good...until you dump the mushrooms on it, for example. All that said, I'm here for the Wedge. They have the perfect meal deal; $10 gets you two slices, a soda, and a cookie. They're perfect for any time of day, any date night, and any afternoon with two hungry boys. Their service is always TOP NOTCH, and their pizzas-even over-topped as they can be--are always superb. I personally prefer the Pesto Veggie with no onions, but adding kalamata olives, or the Chicken Pesto with no mushrooms. Glad these folks are downtown again. Good to see them and Saj grill amongst all the corporate crap.

I'm so sorry, but I grew up on thewedge original Riverside location. I ordered it even though as a…read morebroke college student it cost twice the price as Fabo or Gumby's. But the new recipe is all dough and no cheese - with little taste. I was really disappointed, even though I would love to support the business and the vibe that this restaurant exudes.

In my mind, the Provender started like this: "Hey dude. You…read moreknow what would be awesome? A sweet old truck with a pizza oven in it!" And the Provender was born of the union of a sweet old truck and brick pizza oven! While, I've only been here on RAGBRAI, the place is seriously magical. A delight of a restaurant on wheels that served up some mighty fine vittles! We had a breakfast bar that consisted of rice, sausage and eggs - served cold and in rectangular form. This action was solid! If not for the miles ahead, I would have partaken in the meat laden sandwich. Apparently you can rent this beast for gatherings as well! We're excited to get to know this unique food truck better in the near future and you'd be wise to do the same!

Wowza, delish!…read more These guys focus on good, local, from-scratch ingredients and it shows! Everything is fresh from the farm and they even make use out of things like the radish greens - love that! Oh, and I suppose I should mention that these dishes are unintentionally healthy, because they are. This is the kind of food you want to eat all the time not because it's good for you, but because it's tasty. The fact that their menu is loaded with a bunch of super foods, is a mega bonus. Also, can we talk about the truck for a second? Because it's the hippest thing that's rolled down Washington Street since horses were the only mode of transportation! The style is perfectly on-par with their local, farm-to-table mission. I can't wait to work my way through their whole menu!

We went on a weekday during happy hour and there was lots of seating and ample free parking…read more Their happy hour deals were nice, they had a wine deal where you get a double pour, so you pay for one glass but they give you a glass with double the wine content. It was a lot of wine but a good deal! The only thing that was difficult is their printed wine menu is different from what they had available. The waitress was nice so she got some recommendations from the bartender and we were able to choose wine that way. The pizza was great, some of the best we have had in Coralville. Their pasta tasted fresh and homemade, I am not sure if it is but that was the vibe we got. The broccolini was hot!! Not in a straight out of the oven way, but in an it carries some heat way. We thought maybe there was chili oil on it? But even though we weren't expecting the heat, they were super good. The only downside to the meal was the crème brûlée, it bothers me when the top isn't crispy. Normally, you use the spoon to kind of break the sugar glass on top (i think it's sugar?) and I was sad when the sugar on top was missing from half of it. I think to make it you use a blowtorch to melt the sugar on top (?) idk how it works, but whatever that step is I think it was missed. Other than that great food and drinks!

Wow. Ambiance. Legit. Food most importantly amazing. The basic cheese dish pizza, which is happy…read morehour is filling for one person and can also be split for two. The ranch dressing was amazing. It just went up in price to $8. The six dollar beers could've been cheaper but hey for the price of the pizza I'll take it - much thank you so much. $15 (ranch $1 extra. Boo) for a beer and a pizza from 2 to 5 Monday through Friday. The menu looks normwith pasta and apps as well.

Ha! Seriously? Would you serve this? Burnt to hell. Evidently, the rumor is to only eat the pizza…read moreprepared by the "best cook" on Tuesday afternoons.

Pizza is always AHMAZING! Iowa City location is a staple. Staff always friendly and helpful, always…read moreenjoy any time I stop in to grab some food!