18 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“

“Amazing- better than I could have hoped for! I asked for a cupcake cake with cow theme and was thrilled with the cake they made with less than 24 hour notice. I ordered a cupcake cake with chocolate and vanilla cupcakes and not only was it adorable, but it was delicious! So happy with our order.“

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

“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!“

“Amazing coffee, pretzels & pancakes! Will definitely be back to try other items soon“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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 ❤️“

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

“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.“

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

“I've been here quite a few times and have always gotten a Tea Bomb because they're so good. Today I tried the Cherry Dilly Shake and it was delicious too. Over the years the Menu has definitely evolved and I like the additions. However, it is a little confusing that some of the old menus are still up with the new and now there are order slips that don't even cover most of the options. I would also like to see the nutritional info for the main menu items. It's hard to know if anything here is actually as healthy as they claim without that info. Also, when I asked about specific nutritional values (although the employee did seem knowledgeable) the info they gave me directly conflicted with the very vague nutritional range given on the actual menu. The dining area has always been clean. I like that there's a kids play area and now a rewards program. Thank you for adding the up charges for add ins to the menu. But I would visit a lot more if I could tell the nutritional components of what I was putting in my body ?.

Kid-friendliness: They have a kid play area and kids options.

Dietary restrictions: They have dairy free protein powder...and it doesn't taste like peas lol“

“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 ❤️“

“We recently hosted our company holiday party at Bread Garden Market Events at Plaza Towers, and it was a great experience from start to finish. The planning process was seamless -- accommodating, responsive, and easy to communicate with. On the night of the event, everything went off without a hitch. The staff was incredibly professional, attentive, and ensured that every detail was taken care of. The food was, of course, top-notch. The atmosphere was perfect for our celebration, and everything was smooth and enjoyable. We would highly recommend this venue for any event!“

“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.“