Guidebook for Coralville
Essentials
Fresh, organic food that's good for your body and the environment. Support local farmers and sustainable producers by shopping at this quaint and delicious grocer year-round. Also includes a spectacular bakery and coffee-shop within.
29 locals recommend
New Pioneer Food Co-op
22 S Van Buren StFresh, organic food that's good for your body and the environment. Support local farmers and sustainable producers by shopping at this quaint and delicious grocer year-round. Also includes a spectacular bakery and coffee-shop within.
Hy-Vee
1125 N Dodge StA large, midwest chain grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
BEST place to purchase alcohol in the area. The staff is very friendly and knowledgable. Come in with a vague "I sort of want a red wine that's not too expensive but I don't know what I like," and leave with your new favorite bottle of wine.
Bootleggin' Barzini's
412 1st AveBEST place to purchase alcohol in the area. The staff is very friendly and knowledgable. Come in with a vague "I sort of want a red wine that's not too expensive but I don't know what I like," and leave with your new favorite bottle of wine.
Great food, an enormous selection of beers, delicious cocktails and an incredible rooftop patio.
22 locals recommend
30hop Iowa River Landing
900 E 2nd AveGreat food, an enormous selection of beers, delicious cocktails and an incredible rooftop patio.
Everything Else
The Iowa River Landing is walking distance from the house and has so much to offer: shopping, spa, coffee, and so much food!
7 locals recommend
Iowa River Landing
The Iowa River Landing is walking distance from the house and has so much to offer: shopping, spa, coffee, and so much food!
In Downtown Iowa City you can walk to restaurants, shops, coffee, live music, yoga, art galleries...and lots more I can't think of at the moment, all in a 1 mile radius. The pedestrian mall is a car-free zone with brick-lined streets and beautiful trees.
14 locals recommend
Pedestrian Mall
210 S Dubuque StIn Downtown Iowa City you can walk to restaurants, shops, coffee, live music, yoga, art galleries...and lots more I can't think of at the moment, all in a 1 mile radius. The pedestrian mall is a car-free zone with brick-lined streets and beautiful trees.
Parks & Nature
Nestled in the middle of a neighborhood this large park is full of green space and huge trees for laying under. A small creek and man-made lake add the calmness of water. A playground on one side is not even audible from the other side of the park. A perfect place to sit outside and relax.
North Ridge Park
2250 Holiday RdNestled in the middle of a neighborhood this large park is full of green space and huge trees for laying under. A small creek and man-made lake add the calmness of water. A playground on one side is not even audible from the other side of the park. A perfect place to sit outside and relax.
Shopping
A wonderful, locally-owned bookstore. 3 levels with expert staff and a delicious coffee shop.
18 locals recommend
Prairie Lights Cafe
15 S Dubuque StA wonderful, locally-owned bookstore. 3 levels with expert staff and a delicious coffee shop.
The most unique clothing store I've experienced. They sell new clothing and high-quality consignment and specialize in vintage trends. You'll also find jewelry, handbags and art made by locals. A great find.
Revival
117 E College StThe most unique clothing store I've experienced. They sell new clothing and high-quality consignment and specialize in vintage trends. You'll also find jewelry, handbags and art made by locals. A great find.
Food Scene
Great wine menu and a variety of delicious small plates to share with friends. Nice atmosphere in the beautiful historic Northside District of Iowa City.
Motley Cow Cafe
160 N Linn StGreat wine menu and a variety of delicious small plates to share with friends. Nice atmosphere in the beautiful historic Northside District of Iowa City.
Great coffee and homemade chocolates! A quiet place to relax with coffee and a newspaper, with seating by the windows and a quiet table in the back perfect for working. Free wifi.
Winans Chocolates & Coffees
1348 5th StreetGreat coffee and homemade chocolates! A quiet place to relax with coffee and a newspaper, with seating by the windows and a quiet table in the back perfect for working. Free wifi.
Coffee and a variety of snacks with a large seating area. Lots of variety in seating makes this one of my favorite places to go to work: comfy couches, large tables, small tables and benches. Locally owned.
Caffè Crema
411 2nd StCoffee and a variety of snacks with a large seating area. Lots of variety in seating makes this one of my favorite places to go to work: comfy couches, large tables, small tables and benches. Locally owned.
The Java House is an Iowa City institution. They have delicious snacks and a restaurant next door that serves fresh salads, sandwiches and soups made to order.
9 locals recommend
The Java House | Heirloom Salad Co - Mormon Trek
717 Mormon Trek BlvdThe Java House is an Iowa City institution. They have delicious snacks and a restaurant next door that serves fresh salads, sandwiches and soups made to order.
Arts & Culture
This historic theatre in downtown Iowa City is a great spot to hear authors, musicians and comedians as well as take in a play or dance performance. There's usually something fun happening every weekend at The Englert.
16 locals recommend
Englert Civic Theatre
221 E Washington StThis historic theatre in downtown Iowa City is a great spot to hear authors, musicians and comedians as well as take in a play or dance performance. There's usually something fun happening every weekend at The Englert.
A non-profit, locally-owned movie theater that shows the latest independent films, seat are couches and serves food AND alcohol? Don't mind if I do!
12 locals recommend
FilmScene
118 E College StA non-profit, locally-owned movie theater that shows the latest independent films, seat are couches and serves food AND alcohol? Don't mind if I do!