20 Best Cafes near Coralville

“❤ Great place to order your diner from. Very tasty and original menu's and great to work with. I would highly recommend.“

“Never been to a panera bread before and maybe it’s normal, but the butter was frozen lol. Couldn’t get it to spread, pretty annoying lol. Coffee was good though.

Kid-friendliness: Definitely kid friendly as it’s in the middle of a mall.“

“I’ve only been to Panera twice, and both times my order was messed up. What’s more frustrating is that when I called about it, the response felt careless—like they didn’t really care to make it right. I get that it’s not their money being spent, but I ordered the same thing twice and both times it was wrong. Disappointing experience overall“

“I just wanted give a shout out to David who took my order and rang me up. He was very polite. When he asked me how I was doing today, I lied and said I was good. I have had a rough time lately. He was so personable and genuine, I just want the manager to know that he has really brighten my day. He made me feel valued as a person and a customer. Plus the food was delicious! I hope I always get treated like this when I come back.
Thank you David!“

“I'm very picky when it comes to Crepes. I'm so happy to say that this place NEVER lets me down. When I have friends visiting from out of town, I always tell them to stop by here. The food is delicious, the owners are very friendly and happy, and it's in close walking distance to downtown shops. If you are looking for quality food and excellent price point, try this place for breakfast or dinner!“

“The Encounter Café is a true gem in Iowa City! The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and full of charm. The servers were incredibly kind and attentive, providing excellent service that made the whole experience feel personal and uplifting. The cinnamon rolls were out of this world—fluffy, fresh, and perfectly sweet—easily the best I’ve ever had. Their coffee was fresh and flavorful, and every dish we tried from the breakfast menu was outstanding, made with quality ingredients and served hot. If you’re looking for a heartfelt, delicious breakfast spot in Iowa City, The Encounter Café is a must-visit.“

“Wonderful place with sustainable vegan coffees and pastries. You gotta try the BamBam coffee! Convenient walk up window!“

“My wife and I went to the Black Angel for a late lunch about 4 pm today. We split a beef brisket sandwich with each us having a bowl of chicken tortilla soup. The soup was lukewarm and had to be reheated which was promptly and courteously done, as was all service rendered. This was our only complaint. Everything was excellent. Best Chicken Tortilla soup (not too spicy) ever had, The sandwich was great too. Yum!“

“Stopped in for lunch July 7, 2025. Crab bisque soup was delicious along with their nice small salad. Dessert was a rustic peach pie that was simply incredible. Please message me when serving the bisque & peach pie again!“

“My husband and I stopped in to the Bluebird Cafe after a busy morning and had a delicious breakfast. We were immediately greeted at the door. Service was fast, staff was friendly, and I had the most delectable omelette EVER! I would definitely recommend 10/10!! We will definitely be back!!“

“Fantastic friendly service and affordable prices for high quality brew! The food is great, too. The vibes truly are good.“

“Found this place looking for a healthy menu while we were driving past Iowa City to Chicago. So glad we made the stop. Great location to see the University and enjoy some great food. I had the Açaí bowl and it was amazing, my husband had the turkey wrap which was a healthy choice for him 😊. The staff was super pleasant. Would definitely make this a stop if in Iowa City or just driving through. Love small businesses ❤️“

“One of several Iowa City locations. My husband is the pickiest coffee snob but their Americano gets his approval. He also buys their bags of coffee beans. I love drinking Lotus energy drinks and they have 3 or 4 with clever 'power plant' names like Infrared and Ultraviolet. Huge RK treats, rich fudgy brownies, tiramisu, scones, muffins, cookies, soups, salads, sandwiches. Mismatched furniture with couches, side tables, different types of chairs and several seating areas. A casual, laid back atmosphere.“

“Stopped by when passing through town.

Super friendly, fast service, and adorable shop.

Their menu was typical and had a bunch of normal flavors that you see throughout. The lady working helped me out and gave great recommendations on everything.

I got the post workout chunky monkey. This is by far one of the better Herbalife shakes I’ve ever had. I think the banana is a good flavor and isn’t chalky at all. The tea was also super refreshing. I got the combo of mega tea and a shame for $17.50. Loved this place.

They also had mega teas to go in a cute little bottle which I thought was a nice convenient option that I haven’t seen many places.

Easy to access in a strip of little stores. Plenty of parking. A kids play area and cute lounge seats. Very nice place!“

“Best Cuban Sandwich I’ve ever had! Horchata is amazing and the atmosphere is warm and inviting! I love this place!!“

“Cortado is THE place in Iowa City to get your coffee, breakfast items, sandwiches and Israeli goodness!!! Fantastic food and service!“

“I love Zoetic! Their coffees are amazing every single time I stop. I have tried numerous different drinks & all have been delicious. I highly recommend due to their consistent perfection ❤️“

“Listen, you aren't eating here because you want the best food. You are eating here because it is close to your work, quick, and not going to make you sick. They are very clean and the food is prepared well, but it is a cafeteria and that is what you should expect.“

“Great atmosphere, food, and Jen is the best waitress! Can’t wait to go back!“