Cafes in Iowa City, IA
We list 6 cafes in Iowa City, Iowa. Hover over a place to spot it on the map, check whether it is open right now, and tap Route for turn-by-turn directions.
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2 of the 6 places in Iowa City publish their opening hours; 2 are open on Sundays and 1 stays open until 10 PM or later on at least one night.
On weekdays the earliest to open is Power Cafe (7:00 AM), and the last to close is Power Cafe (11:00 PM).
For comparison, across Iowa the typical weekday runs from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM, and 86% of places open on Sundays.
| Place | Weekdays | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Get Fresh CafeCafe | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Power CafeCafe | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Devlin Family CafeCafe | Not listed | Not listed |
| Nodo Coffee, Carry-Out & CateringCafe | Not listed | Not listed |
| The Encounter CafeCafe | Not listed | Not listed |
| Java House CoffeeCafe | Not listed | Not listed |
Our guide to cafes in Iowa City
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”.