Guidebook for Iowa City

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Guidebook for Iowa City

Food Scene

Short walk to casual dining (I love their black bean burgers and mushy fries). All-Iowa draft selection. Cozy atmosphere and nice patio.
13 locals recommend
Stella
1006 Melrose Ave
13 locals recommend
Short walk to casual dining (I love their black bean burgers and mushy fries). All-Iowa draft selection. Cozy atmosphere and nice patio.
Iowa City's most popular coffee house (there are four or five locations city-wide). Open early.
9 locals recommend
The Java House | Heirloom Salad Co - Mormon Trek
717 Mormon Trek Blvd
9 locals recommend
Iowa City's most popular coffee house (there are four or five locations city-wide). Open early.
Mexican food as authentic as it comes in Iowa City. Your basic order-at-the-counter taqueria. Humongous burritos for cheap, plus Mexican Coke in the bottle.
11 locals recommend
La Regia Taqueria
436 Hwy 1 W
11 locals recommend
Mexican food as authentic as it comes in Iowa City. Your basic order-at-the-counter taqueria. Humongous burritos for cheap, plus Mexican Coke in the bottle.

Essentials

Local grocery store with a 1950's vibe. Definitely *not* Whole Foods (good luck finding the soy milk), but adequate for the basics.
16 locals recommend
Fareway Grocery
2530 Westwinds Dr
16 locals recommend
Local grocery store with a 1950's vibe. Definitely *not* Whole Foods (good luck finding the soy milk), but adequate for the basics.

Shopping

Your basic chain drugstore. Good selection of beer and wine.
Hartig Drug
701 Mormon Trek Blvd
Your basic chain drugstore. Good selection of beer and wine.