The Encounter Cafe
376 S Clinton St, Iowa City
(319) 519-2044
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Good food, good people, good atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in while traveling through Iowa City. Very spacious and modern. They have 2 different order points- 1 for coffee and 1 for food. This was nice as the lunch line was long and we just got drinks. The Gluten-free Blueberry Muffin was good, although a little on the dry side.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coffee is good coffee food is good food and people are good people
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice place for a quick lunch. The service was phenomenal! The place was almost full, so it was very loud inside. Being busy is definitely a good thing to have happen. The only issue was that it's hard to have a conversation. The bakery was phenomenal!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
While the food looks good, had to cancel my order after waiting 40+ minutes for basic avocado toast. The place gets very crowded and it seems like their kitchen is constantly overwhelmed with the number of orders. The staff pointed out a sign to me saying the wait time - but that (tiny) sign is located on the counter AFTER you place an order. Would like to go back but who waits 40+ minutes for single breakfast?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
Great experience very lively atmosphere, food was ok ...but will definitely try again
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Great food! Big portions homemade food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs or steps anywhere in restaurant, only issue might be when it gets a bit crowded and it's just hard to move around, but people are usually accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Soft Pretzel, Muffins, Baked Oatmeal
Atmosphere and service are great. However, the coffee has to be better - that cappucino was just not a very good coffee and the avo toast I had was not too tasty. The whole balance of ingredients was slightly off.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Everything about this place is amazing! Food was perfectly cooked, the portions proper, and everything fresh. Service was the nicest as could be. Busy on a Saturday morning, and school was out. A local's getaway spot. A+, definitely recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Ultimate Encounter Skillet, French Toast and Strawberries, Hash Browns
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent food. Always.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pecan Roll
Amazing coffee, pretzels & pancakes! Will definitely be back to try other items soon
Amazing food. Super clean facilities. Scones are next level.
Neat place with delicious food and coffees!??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place. First time I've ever been there and it was s big so classy and affordable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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