Suggestions for Family-friendly places near Iowa City

Stephanie D. • August 19, 2020The fries are awesome - crispy and flavored well. Pulled pork sandwich was delicious and was happy to discover they had gluten free buns!!

Nick S. • January 29, 2017Best tacos in town! Very busy during lunch hours so beat the crowd! Friendly staff!

Mendel • October 3, 2011Yotopia is possibly the best frozen yogurt in the world. The best flavors and the most ingredients around!

Kate A. • July 15, 2016we had salads and they were delicious, and the butterscotch bread pudding was great, if a bit more cake-like than bread pudding like. we sat outside and the service wasn't great.

Jeiran H. • August 14, 2014This place is awesome. One of the better places in the area. Cheap, yet incredibly delicious food loved by all!

Nick S. • January 29, 2017The entire menu is excellent, but the steak sandwhich is hands-down one of the best things you'll ever eat. Make sure to get fries with aeoli as a side.

Lindsy B. • February 9, 2014The best breakfast joint in Iowa City! We eat here every time we're in town. The biscuits and gravy are amazing, and the non-greasy home fries are cooked to perfection!

Erik R. • June 22, 2013One of my favorite places for good cuisine in Iowa City, the crepes are incredible and I love those trendy looking coke bottles.

Francesca S. • December 6, 2011A wonderful small town diner, better than Hamburg in my opinion. My favorite foods from there are the pancakes at breakfast and RIBS for dinner! Sometimes they have jazz on Thursday nights.

Dana J. • August 15, 2016Holy moly! Everything is great here! So so so delicious!

Julie E. • September 9, 2016My favorite ice cream shop in the Iowa City area. My personal favorites are the cake batter ice cream and the s'mores ice cream. The hot fudge sundaes are excellent as well.

Macy K. • September 13, 2010Take the time to say "hello" to the staff! They are very friendly here, especially the manager of this location! Great service AND food!

Mary • September 10, 2012The very best hummus on the planet! Love me some Oasis

Kate A. • January 7, 2016macaroni and cheese is a staple. the basil mac is also great.

Hita S. • September 13, 2013This bakery is a hidden gem! BEST pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant), best coffee, and great macaroons. The owner is soooo wonderful!

Brian H. • November 9, 2011Order the Pork Shoulder & Daikon Miso Stew. The best dish (by far) I have had in Iowa City.

Luke • August 15, 2012Cookie Monster cupcake is BOMB! I highly recommend it.

Mike S. • July 11, 2013Best coffee in Iowa City!

Terence G. • March 27, 2016By far the best hibachi chicken I've ever had!

Tim G. • April 11, 2015Been coming here for excellent pizza since I was a student 30 years ago. Now I get to come back for pizza again with two of my kids at the University! Must have pepperoni and their homemade sausage.

Sarah J. • February 7, 2012Their pizza is fresh unlike pizza on dubuque. They also have mello yello & great music playing . Falbos is te way to go for a cheap slice of Iowa city!

Ben V. • March 8, 2012Probably the best overall quality v quantity v value restaurant in iowa city. Order anything and you'll be happy with the taste and price!

Elizabeth V. • November 10, 2012Thursday night are the best time to go obviously bc the prices are slashed in half. Salmon tempura roll is so, so good here, but Formosa roll and salmon sashimi are amazing too!

Lori S. • June 20, 2017Espresso, deli, hearth baked bread, smoothies, friendly and helpful staff. Best produce section anywhere. Supports sustainably produced, locally produced, and organic foods. I love my Co-op.

Kate A. • January 29, 2016Next to the Ace hardware, kind of cozy and secret. The staff is friendly and the sandwiches are great. Usually it's very quiet.

Austin W. • December 7, 2015My favorite Hy-Vee location in the IC area. Great prices, always stocked shelves, nice employees and a lot of them! Not as crowded as Coralville location.

Luke S. • January 18, 2012Can't go wrong with the Mac & Cheese. Pair it with the espresso drink of your choice.

Francesca S. • December 6, 2011I know others have said it, but this really is the best thai in IC. I go there for spicy chicken curry, and sweet Thai Iced Tea (and really, be sure to try Thai Iced Tea). You can order for pick up!