My new obsession are macarons. Everyone should try one (or 10) in their life to truly experience…read morethe amazing flavors and soft texture. I was so excited to find locally made macarons in North Liberty! I was able to order from MacaroniK over Facebook and she was very quick to respond. I even added more to my order a day or two later and she was able to accommodate. The macarons were lovely and big! I tried a variety of flavors and loved the bright and sharp taste of the lemon and strawberry. However, the pistachio was very interesting and probably my favorite.

I've been looking AND LOOKING for Macarons and I haven't been able to find a store near me. Home…read morefor Christmas and thought I would try to find some and was super excited to find this! I got a 12 pack- birthday cake, raspberry, and strawberry! They came in a cute box and bag.... Absolutely beautifully made! I only ordered a day in advance and she was kind enough to make my order. (I think people normally order a few days to a week in advance) the flavor is great! birthday cake was better than I was expecting. Definitely look forward to ordering more when I'm home again! :)

Oh my goodness....best cupcakes. No seriously! Best cupcakes! I love sweets but I am picky about…read morethem. These cupcakes were so perfect. I love that they have a lot of different flavors to order! Their icing is so so good and that is what makes the difference. Each cupcake is only $3 as well and is totally worth it! Go and check out their cupcakes!

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. I have been here 2 times and both times there's always 1 worker who…read moremakes it a horrible experience with their distasteful attitude. I decided to give it another try after my first experience around 2 years ago and I was greeted with the same rude attitude. These owners need to reevaluate the staff that they are hiring because it is driving away customers.

Table for 5? Of course, how's 20 minutes? Wonderful. Happy to wait. We went out to dinner tonight…read morenot to taunt the cold weather but to have a wonderful Italian meal we experienced growing up in Northern New Jersey. And, we were not disappointed at all. The dinner, the servers, the ambiance were all wonderful... with happily the food leading the way! To my wife and I, the food was wonderful, traditional Italian wonderfulness! We started with an order of mussels with white wine, garlic, lemon and herbs... it was wonderful and a large enough plate for all to enjoy. But, let's add in the rest... shrimp scampi, chicken Parmesan, Italian farmer's pasta with an added meatball, eggplant Parmesan... and for our now 7-year old from the bambino menu a cheese pizza... and we all enjoyed the wonderful basket of herbed focaccia. We shared. We laughed. We enjoyed. The server, Erika (might be spelled wrong - sorry) was wonderful. Though we could have easily stopped with the main meal... we did have dessert... tiramisu, lemon mascarpone cake and cannolis. I'd add pictures but the pics on the web site are all very good. We are looking forward to returning to try more dishes... to have perhaps a meatball sandwich or two! Happy eaters here!

Great lunch today at Mirabito's! Went with the half…read moresandwich and soup combo for lunch- $12 with iced tea to drink. Tasty meatball sandwich and the tomato basil soup was very good! Friendly staff and sparking clean tables with fun decor. Definitely will be back!

My first visit to Iowa City, and Barrett's did not disappoint! Food, coffee, and vibes were all…read moreincredible. I love the counter service concept and being able to pick my pastry out of the case before finding a seat. I ordered the breakfast burrito, a lemon poppyseed muffin, and a latte. For brunch catching up with a friend, it was the perfect blend of savory and sweet. And MAN was the breakfast burrito delish - I adore when breakfast items have a hearty serving of avocado, and the burrito struck the perfect balance of avo and egg goodness. The accompanying sauce was also delicious. My only complaint is I'm not a local so I can't visit more often. Definitely give this one a try!

Barrett's dinner and happy hour is the best kept secret in town! There I said it, and boy do I mean…read moreit! My son had the grand idea to stop by for a brownie and when they walked in we were greeted by a friendly hostess who asked if we needed a table for 4. We were still thinking we would stick to just a sweet treat, until we looked at the menu and were told it was happy hour. We decided to all get dinner and were not disappointed! The meal was started with some delicious bread rolls, the beers were only $1.50 on happy hour and they even gave us scotcharoos to end our experience!! We are already planning our next trip so I hope to see you there! I promise it won't disappoint!

Oh Heyn's What an absolute gem we are spoiled with here in North Liberty. Easily my wife and I's…read morefavorite ice cream spot! When we visit, I typically go for the Oatmeal Crème Pie and Chocoholic Delight hard serve scoops. I've given several flavors here a try and none of them have missed. The young workers here are always pleasant. Not many things beat a walk to Heyn's on a summer night!

To walk in is like entering sweet dreamland!! Staff is nice and friendly. Every flavor imaginable…read more I want to try them because the have 14% butter fat. Butter pecan and chocolate almond. Way too many almonds made the ice cream crunchy and over powering. I did not find either one flavorful. Atmosphere was pleasant. Parking can be a challenge at peak times. Don't mind the crowds staff is fast and keeps it moving!!

I had an appointment in Coralville and decided to stop in Nothing Bundt Cakes. I needed to see and…read moretaste what everyone talks about! Adorable store. Inviting. Clean. It was very overwhelming for me because I had never visited before. I entered the store, and a customer was waiting, presumably for an order, while a nice young woman worked behind the counter. She greeted me, but didn't ask if I had ever been there before, if I was looking for something in particular, or if I had any questions, for example, what's the difference between a Bundlet and a Bundtini? Educating your customers; this is a missed opportunity. I don't think you should assume your customers have been there before and know what they want. I did have a question about the Bundtlet towers (I think they're called) and whether the flavors of the tower could be mixed and matched. I ended up purchasing a few Bundlets a la carte style. All that aside, while the cakes and frosting were good (in terms of taste, freshness, size, and quality), they didn't knock my socks off. I'll probably reserve them for a special occasion. I spent about $18 on three Bundlets: red velvet, lemon, and chocolate chocolate chip. Convenient parking spaces outside the shop are marked for Nothing Bundt Cakes customers.

Nothing Bundt Cakes is a solid option for catering a party, giving a loved one some extra cheer or…read morejust taking home a sweet treat for the family! This location is convenient, just off the Coralville strip. Parking is a non issue and online ordering is offered. It's open Monday through Saturday. I ordered a few dozen bundtinis for a party. I was thrilled to see they had pumpkin, as a seasonal flavor. (Delish.) But was so saddened to see their monthly special (a caramel apple at that time) was not offered in the bundtini size. Pricing seemed a bit steep to me, but seems on par with other cupcake/cake/bakery spots-- so what do I know :) I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon. Was waited on instantly, but I did get to peruse their super small storefront which offers a few chairs but generally is just for party supplies available for purchase. (The candle selection is lit! Ha, get it?) Overall, it was available on time, made fresh, complete and the staff was pleasant! I'd recommend Nothing Bundt Cakes as its product is solid and turnaround time (I ordered less than 24 hours in advance) is super quick for the area.

5/5 If I could give…read morethis place 1000 stars I would. By far worth the drive from Cedar Rapids to get here and our server was so much fun and very informative on any questions we had and made sure to make us comfortable and informed on our decisions. The food was beyond our expectations and very flavorful with great portions. We sat outside on the patio and it was very lively and had a bunch of things to do. We will be coming back!

After trying both breakfast/brunch and dinner items at Rayo, I will say you should eat there. The…read morebreakfast menu has a good variety of items, and the skillets and chimis are really good. The Three Star Skillet has just the right mix of meats, eggs, cheese to go with tots that were just the right amount of done. Will definitely order again. Quesa birria is generally quite delicious, and Rayo checked that box as well. I want to keep exploring the menu, but it can be hard when you start off with items that hit a high note from the start. Rayo has a done a good job repurposing the space, including using the room in the back for various events. Service has been solid and I'm happy to have another place to find a breakfast burrito in town!

excellent service, great food and the best blueberry margaritas! Accessible with easy parking too!read more

I have been to the location over a dozen times. I love the location, the vibes, the selection of…read morefood and drinks. It is great! They have great indoor/outdoor seating, large booths and a great bar area. They take reservations! I've tried the nachos, the salads, the burgers and fries and the seafood - everything is fabulous! The only complaint is the service - no matter where I've sat or the number on our group (1-6 people) at some point the service is slow. I've waited 15 minutes for a waiter to acknowledge us at our table, I've waited 20-30 minutes to get drinks we ordered, I've waited an hour from the order to the time we've received our food and multiple times the order has been wrong. Everything about this place is great, but the service is just slooooow in one way.

As North Liberty residents, we are grateful to have restaurants with character and personality like…read moreTin Roost! In fact, this restaurant holds a special place in my wife and I's hearts as it was the location of our first date. During our most recent visit to Tin Roost, we ordered the pork tenderloin with broccoli (7.9/10) and a burger with fries (7.5/10)! We also ordered one of a few ciders that Tin Roost was offering on tap. Honestly, the food is pretty middle of the pack. The star of the show was surprisingly the roasted broccoli side. The service and ambiance was stellar during our visit. There are tons of seating options from bar side, high tops, booths, tables, and a big patio. Would highly recommend giving Tin Roost a try if you've never been!

This place is good to grab a bite to eat with friends. I hear they have a backroom that is good for…read moremeetings, but I usually sit at the bar or a table. We got the double smash burger and added an egg - it was amazing. Seriously a great burger (would probably get without egg in the future). We also got the tater tot skillet, which was also good. We also got a burrito (not pictured) it comes drenched in queso and is kind of hard to eat, in the future will probably ask for the queso on the side. Portions are large. I am always a bit shocked at the price at the end of the meal, it is pretty expensive. I also don't like that you never get to see your itemized bill, the server uses the mobile payment machines and all you see is the overall total on the screen. Besides the cost, the food is good and there are lots of large table options for friend groups. There is also a lot of parking onsite.