Things to do in Iowa City (US)

Short's Burger & Shine is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

Short's Burger & Shine opened in September of 2008. We feature food and drink produced, grown, baked, and brewed in the State of Iowa. As native Iowans we are proud to show the creativity and hard work of our fellow Iowans. Our beef is from a farm in Columbus Junction and processed in Riverside at Bud's Custom Meats. The beef is dry-aged for at least 14 days before it is ground daily for us. The buns are baked with no preservatives or eggs, by a couple from Des Moines.

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Micky's Irish Pub is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 45 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

Great food. Great beer. Great people. You can expect all of these things here at Micky’s Irish Pub.

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The Encounter Cafe is most popular around 10 AM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

A place to gather with friends and/or family and enjoy breakfast or lunch. We provide a place for study or business meetings or just good conversation. Also serve the best coffee and espresso drinks as well as fruit smoothies.

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Hudson's Southside Tap is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

Hudson's Southside Tap, in Iowa City, IA, is the area's leading restaurant serving Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, Hills and surrounding areas since 2015. We offer burgers, craft beer, whiskey, Moscow mules, gourmet hot dogs, mac and cheese, happy hour, late night specials, catering and much more. For your next meal, visit Hudson's Southside Tap in Iowa City.

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The Airliner is most popular around 7 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay 45 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

The best Pizza & Sports bar in all of Iowa City!

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Java House Coffee Roasters - Downtown is most popular around 12 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 25 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Open for Dine-in, carry-out, and mobile order. Order ahead with the Java House website or Java House app! Located in the heart of Downtown Iowa City and brewing Iowa City's local coffee blend since 1994. Offering pour-over signature brewed and locally roasted coffees, assorted bulk coffees for home brewing, full espresso bar, loose-leaf teas, energy drinks, and pastries prepared fresh each morning. Shared space with Heirloom Salad company.

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