Expertly curated by area food and culture mavens, festivals combine a selection of dining, drinking and cultural options to offer fun for the whole family.
Bread & Butter Dining Guide
LV Recommends: Frozen yogurt, ice cream and sweets in the Iowa City area
It can get painfully hot in Iowa in the summer, and what better to cool than a creamy, frozen treat? Even in winter, Iowa’s selection of ice cream, frozen…
Guide: Iowa City bars & their most popular drinks
Whether you are looking for a club, a pub or to fill your stein with the latest craft beer release, downtown Iowa City has a lot to offer a drinking crowd. Explore some of the area’s bars through their most popular drinks.
LV Recommends: Brunch & Bloody Marys in the Iowa City area
Wherever you find yourself on the brunch spectrum — from a quiet moment of reflection over coffee and a newspaper, to a mimosa-filled celebration of food and friends — you’ll find a satisfying meal at any of these area institutions…
Guide: Specialty grocers and markets in the Iowa City area
Acapulco 2 has a wide selection of produce, a meat counter and also Mexican breads and sweets. Their tres leches cake and flan are particular customer favorites.
LV Recommends: Coffee, espresso & roasters in the Iowa City Area
Whether you like your coffee brewed and black, or you prefer an indulgent treat topped with whipped cream, the Iowa City area has plenty of options for a caffeinated kick…
Guide: Restaurants in the Iowa City area
There is something in this index for most palates and budgets, and each location listed was selected by editors for the unique character it brings to our area. Most are here in Iowa City; others are very much worth the drive…

