Cafes in Iowa

Our guide to cafes in Iowa

Coffee shops and cafes run from drive-through espresso stands and national chains to independent roasters and neighborhood cafes with pastries, light breakfast and lunch. Many double as workspaces with Wi-Fi and outlets, while others focus on quick takeaway service.

Most coffee shops open early – often between 5 and 7 AM – and many close by mid to late afternoon. Morning commute hours are the busiest, and the line usually eases after about 10 AM.

Opening hours

Based on 26 cafes in Iowa with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 69% are open on Sundays, 58% are open seven days a week and 12% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 5 menus from cafes in Iowa, the median item costs $6.00; half of all priced items fall between $3.50 and $9.45.

Services

Of 790 cafes with detailed profiles in our guide: 98% list “dine-in”, 93% list “delivery”, 83% list “good for kids”, 76% list “accepts reservations”, and 66% list “takeaway”.