Fun place for apple-picking and buying delicious apple products (recommend the sparkling apple…read morecider and apple donuts). The orchard is huge, with plenty of room to roam and apple tree varieties to choose from, mostly honey crisp, but also crimson crisp, Jonagold, fuji, and gala. Admission is $5 per person and we paid $22 for a two-person you-pick peck. Which was more than enough for us! Cons: Parking was an issue (it was a weekend) with unclear traffic flow through the lot...and it became progressively more busy later in the day.

This was a most lovely orchard experience from start to finish. I began with a visit inside the…read morefarm market, which had fresh apples; frozen applesauce and pies; chilled apple cider + cans of their alcoholic ciders; and merchandise + gifts. Make your way to the register, and you can purchase donuts and turnovers as well as your u-pick bags. I made my apple turnover ala mode, which was worthwhile, and savored it outside overlooking the orchard. So picturesque! After my apple treat, I was ready to pick and made my way to the orchard. Expect some hill climbing and pretty scenery between the apple trees and flower fields. I imagine the trek could be more challenging for families with young ones. Wilson's boasts 100 varieties of apples, one of the reasons I visited the orchard in the first place. At the end of September, I filled my bags with two varieties I had never heard of, which was fun. The rows were well-marked with the apples that were ready for picking as well as the name of the variety. More importantly, the apples were delicious. Overall, I'm very happy I spent a morning here, and I imagine just about anyone else will feel similarly.

Finally made it to the Farmers Market for the 7th inning of summer....I paired Wild Kombucha…read morerecommended iced coffee with a breakfast bowl from Caribbean kitchen...I love this point in summer because I have more time to explore everything Iowa City has to offer....and I feel "home" at the Market. I've learned guys with baseball gear will always help you and anyone wearing the black & gold can be trusted. After breakfast, I grabbed a new item from Barb's Garden & Pantry (home of my favorite maple bars) (whoopie pies also look good), puppy chow from JC Organic farm (free range organic eggs), and my favorite breakfast pastry from Valerie's French cooking and learned a little French:). (French kissing!). I did have to wait in some lines...but when you wait....you know something is good once you get there...Excited to see what I find next week:).

For the size of the city, it does really well. You can even somehow sometimes find parking which is…read morefree for an hour in the adjacent lot. The only thing that threw me off was the tokens. I thought you had to buy these wooden chips and most places except cash or card so I don't know as I ended up losing Some of my wooden chips. The food options are fine. It's the same vendors you often see at the Iowa football game, jazz festivals, etc.. I chose the morning fix even though I usually get the Asian eggrolls and crab Rangoon's

Such a charming little store! Stringtown Grocery is a wonderful hidden gem in Kalona. The shelves…read moreare filled with bulk goods, local produce, homemade baked treats, and unique pantry staples you won't find anywhere else. The store is clean, organized, and has a peaceful, welcoming atmosphere. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the prices are very reasonable. I always leave with something special -- whether it's fresh cinnamon rolls, hand-packed spices, or locally made jams. Definitely worth the trip if you're in the area!

Good selection and reasonable prices. I like the homey atmosphere too. Good service.read more

Quite possibly the nicest Trader Joe's experience I've had to date. Not too crowded, but enough…read morespace to navigate each fully stocked aisle. It felt like a more luxurious experience shopping here! So happy to have experienced this location!

We love Trader Joe's! Here are our must haves: chocolate chip croissants, cookie butter, steamed…read morepork & ginger dumplings, orange chicken, chocolate covered pretzels, and Jingle Jangle!

This place is great for craft beer. Both the selection (beers from around the US and outside the…read moreUS) and service. Jack was awesome in helping me track down some specific beers I was looking for. They also sell many (most?) of their beers as singles for beer nerds like me that want to try a lot of different beers and breweries but not have to get a 4 or 6 pack. Small but well stocked and easy access from anywhere in Iowa City.

So I have been going to John's off and on for years, but lately I have noticed some definite…read moreimprovements in the quality of food they are ordering (ie, groceries) which makes my heart sing. They have all types of food items like avocados, lemons, milk, organic beef, cheeses, cat food, garlic, along with a wine room (vinho verde) and everything else they have. This makes my life easier.

I highly regret not stopping here on my last visit to Iowa City. This Co-op is absolutely…read moreincredible and it features a lot of great healthy food items. It was missing a few things that I wish it had but for a small store this place really packs a punch. Plenty of great vegan and healthy options. Great perks if you're an owner of the store. Parking is obviously a big hassle here unfortunately. Staff was very friendly as well. I bought one of their electrolyte Waters that I've never seen before which is great for my drive back home. The store is very clean and I would love to come back here whenever I get a chance.

I stopped here during the Iowa Hawkeye Homecoming parade last Friday night. A lot of the parade…read more"floats" were staged near here, which I really enjoyed, especially when the University Band started up. I also wandered into the Co-Op and ended up with a few snacks to tide me over before the College of Engineering family event. I found it a little small as far as Co-Ops go, but there were still lots of healthy choices. Half the fun was listening to a bunch of well educated and interesting store staff and customers talk. That's one of the cool things about University towns.

Great little spot that shows up at the farmers market every week with delicious little carb laden…read moretoruses covered in either cinnamon and sugar or powdered sugar. The folks working here are super nice and the stuff actually costs about as much as you feel like it should. Half dozen is $2.50 and a dozen are $4. All these little magic dough balls are quite a delight, they do come out at approximately the same temperature as the inside of a fresh hot pocket. As such, it's important to consider the skin on the tips of your fingers and on the roof of your mouth. These rival the cider donuts inside the Farmers Market and really, if you're being honest, you should really just have both!

Super tasty little tiny doughnuts covered in cinnamon sugar. The iced coffee is nice and strong.read more