Goosetown Café

203 N Linn St, Iowa City
(319) 351-1924

Recent Reviews

Rick P.

Recently took a date here. The drinks were well made, atmosphere was cute and inviting. Service was great, but the food was really disappointing. The quality of the food just wasn't quite up to par with the prices and lacked flavor and creativity.

Ted Bertsch

Breakfast was on point! Bloodies and savory breakfast options. Kids had French toast. Staff was friendly and accommodating.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Julia Enthoven

Good food! We went here and had a good brunch for 7 people on a Sunday. Had a lot of youthful energy.

Kay Eden

My friend and I won't be returning here. It took a long time to get our food. My breakfast sandwich was lackluster at best, and the French toast with fruit compote just had blueberries on top, not a compote. 3% charge for paying by credit card. Would not recommend.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

896tracid

The food and cocktails at Goosetown are eclectic and amazing. You can eat inside in a casual, sophisticated urban setting or on the outside patio. Or, if you are part of an indecisive group, everyone can sit in the outdoor space and order from any of the super-accommodating surrounding restaurants. This is a great spot for a casual-sophisticated date, a family or couples dinner out or a larger group. And the food is amazing!

Beatriz Campos

There were a lot of plates on the menu that were out of stock and the food took too long to be served. Despite that, the burger is good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Shari Benning

Great atmosphere and vibe. Was impressed with the staff and unique food. The braised lamb was not something I would normally oder and it was phenomenal. The bibimbap was probably my favorite dish I've ever eaten-can't wait to have that again!

Arwin Shrestha

Event: Mother's day.Reservation: 12:00. Our reservations were not available until 12:25.Placed food order at 12:35.Was notified that food orders were backed up and suggested to put in dessert orders at the same time as the main course, so we did.Dessert was served at 1:15Main course was served at 1:45.The food was okay, perhaps a bit overpriced. Not memorable.I understand it's a demanding event, but being so severely understaffed on a holiday that coincides with graduation was disappointing.

Brad Franzwa

I tried hard to find something kind to say about the menu, service, or food. I'm not able to as it was a failure on every aspect. A party of 10 and not a single one would return. So buyer beware--take your money elsewhere. Anywhere. I would love it if management would reach out after this review to see if they even care. I have my doubts.This restaurant will be closed in the next year hopefully and the great location taken by owners and chefs who care about their customers.

Dan G

Pretty sure our waiter forgot us. After bringing or order around 40 minutes after ordering, he did not return to ask how the food was or bring us more water. Pretty sure he knew he'd screwed up, but did not apologize. This was not a particularly busy time. Also, the food was cold when we got it. My French Toast was bone dry except for some thawed strawberries. Even if you look past the terrible service the food is nothing special and quite pricey. The place is cute but is otherwise overrated and underwhelming.

Cassie Noel

Over priced and the food wasn’t good. Eggs benedict tasted sour and had the worst stomach ache the rest of the day after eating there. 2 stars for the cold brew and overall aesthetic of the restaurant. Asked for a refund for the food after not eating even a third of it and got 50% off. Never again.

Michael B

I love the atmosphere at Goosetown. It's warm and inviting, you feel like you're in a special place. Great environment to spend a night with good friends or family.

Lance F.

We had a Birthday brunch with my wife and 17 year old son.The food was great the service was non rushed and casual The ambiance or vibe was very mellow and relaxed which for a Saturday brunch is what I seek and goose town delivered with no hesitation.It has been marked for a return visit for sure

Businessman072

Service: Slow. Couldn't get the basics right like serving water, taking orders, clearing plates, communicating long delays. Atmosphere: Good architecture. Poor music selections (Rihanna-type trash at end of nice evening???) Menu: They were out of 50% of the menu items at 7:30pm on a Saturday eve. What was left was awkward and unappealing and pricey. Chef needs to learn how to order food and keep the kitchen stocked. I can understand fresh items selling out, see next point. Food: The worst part. Not a single item was appealing or tasty or even fresh. Much of it was discarded. The chef obviously hasn't figured out that the food sucks. They don't even know the difference between "sourdough bread" and "week-old brioche". Everything was dry and flavorless. Drink menu: Much better developed than their food menu. Pricey but creative. Value: The second worst part. Horrible value for the food and service. There are literally 1000 better restaurants in the area, including fast food. We left still hungry at the end of the evening and were looking for a bite of tasty and edible food. This restaurant won't be here in a year if they don't fix the service and the chef.

Steve R.

Waiting my college boys to wake up and found this place. The menu is modest but what I had was solid. The Breakfast Sandwich with fries was a great choice. The prices are reasonable. Throw in coffee and my bill is still less than $20bucks. I ate at the bar and Sebastian was a great ambassador for the establishment; great service. The interior is modern with exposed duct work and brick walls. Loved it. This is a go-to place for me every time I am in town.

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