I asked three people where we should eat when visiting the University of Iowa. They had a lot of…read moreopinions. Every one of them said Wig & Pen. And so we did. My wife isn't a big pizza fan, so anytime we have an opportunity to pick pizza as a dine-in dinner, and blame it on others, I'm going to take that opportunity. And she loved it too. First for the appetizer, we chose the onion rings. They were really onion straws (remember the old Damon's BBQ Onion Loaf? They're like that!). They were great. A bit messy, but great. For pizza, we went with the thin crust Union Jack, which is basically deluxe: Italian sausage, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, red bell pepper. I loved the way they cut the peppers super thin, and the pizza was fantastic. I'd love to try the other crust/styles as well someday, but the table voted and that's what we landed on. Six stars for the pizza. The restaurant is bigger than it looks, and was very crowded on an early Saturday evening. It is obviously popular, as the inside dining was full and the outdoor patio was nearly as popular. Service was very friendly, and helped us navigate the crust decision. The only downside - and I didn't test them on it - is the 'only one refill' rule on their fountain drinks. I hate this rule almost as much as Mexican restaurants charging for the second basket of chips and salsa. It just makes no sense to me. But I don't think I even finished the first one, so I have no idea if they would have actually charged me if I had !GASP! asked for a third drink. This is a top ranking for me - loved it, will return next time I'm in town. If you're looking for a great pizza place with other dishes on the menu, Wig & Pen is a great choice!

First time here The parking need more spaces but there is…read moreparking next door, at your own risk, and sitting at the bar was a challenge with getting my first beer... however... the cheesy garlic bread was SOOOO GOOD!! And ordered the Manchester style pizza (Detroit style) was RIDICULOUSLY DELICIOUS!!!! The lighting is weird (redish but it works I guess)

What a cool place to spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon. With a tremendous beer selection, a simple…read moremenu, and an incredible outdoor seating area, this is most certainly one of the best places to enjoy a beautiful day. When you eat here, however, do not expect to have someone checking on you every couple of minutes. This place is pretty no-frills in what you get. If you need something and the server hasn't stopped by, walk 5 feet into the bar and ask for it. If you are expecting to have the most attentive wait staff, you will be sorely mistaken. That doesn't mean that you never get checked on but rather they assume you are there to leisurely enjoy yourself. I found that to be incredibly refreshing. How was the food? It was good. I had the Asian glaze chicken wings with tater tot's. It was outstanding. Why the tater tot's cost two dollars more than french fries, I have no idea. Apparently, trendy and hipster cost more. In any case, it was a great way to spend an hour on a gorgeous Sunday.

First of all, I would like to say that there was a Hawkeye game yesterday, but it was over at the…read moretime of our visit. I used to really like Kickstand, but seems like the wait staff was severely lacking last night. We brought my toddler grandson and let them know inside we were there. The waitress took our drink order, brought it, and said she would be back for our orders. She remained inside the rest of the evening and never came back. An hour and one hungry child later, I went inside and requested she come so we could order food. she nodded at me and then ignored us another 10-15 minutes while she chatted inside. We left money on the table for our drinks, and left with my grandson to get him McDonalds. As we drove away, she still never came out. Still inside chatting. Used to come here a lot and liked it. Not sure what has changed, but not very likely I will be back, especially with child.

This is a well received bbq place in Iowa City. My friend wanted bbq and i knew this was the…read moreplace. it's a bbq shack kinda place. it's rustic and open and kinda country. but it's the perfect vibe for bbq. the service is simple. you order at a counter then they bring your food to your table. it's fine. the food is very good. the smoked ribs and chicken were amazing. deep wood flavors and so moist. just great. i didn't like the links, as they're not links. the smoked italian sausages were not good. but it matters not. the rest of the food is great.

Coming from the south I did expect perfection in Iowa. The ribs were good, they smoked them with…read morebbq sauce and they were good. The cornbread was average but the honey on top boosted it up a couple of levels. The coleslaw and Mac-n-cheese were also good. Also the service was great and outside seating enhanced my experience. Overall I like this place. There is good bbq in Iowa.

This place was awesome. Don't leave the area without going here!!! Food, drinks, tour were all…read moreworth it.

I've always loved this place! The views are great. The staff are friendly and accommodating as well…read moreas the facility being clean and easy to navigate even with all the tables. Our last visit was spent on the patio of course. We ordered a couple flights, a few drinks, pizza and a charcuterie board. I always enjoy the presentation of their items as well as the effort that goes into it! This time around I tried the sangria and I really enjoyed it. We don't live nearby so I am sad I won't return for another on a hot day, but well worth it!

I happen to be in town from San Diego and I wanted a good burger and and a cold beer, that's…read moreexactly what this place is. However, skip the chips or ask for them not to charge you for them, they were so soft that we could fold them into paper animals like origami. Server was a young looking kid that did a good job, even though he brought us the wrong food..twice. Did I say a great burger?

Roxxy is a chill and vintage bar/ restaurant. The security and bartenders are really nice and…read morehelpful. Thursday are $1 tequila well shots and mixed drinks!! They have a couch area that is good for chill nights or vip parties. I recommend checking out Roxxy for their exciting nights and amazing drinks. You can have a good night a Roxxy because I know I do lol

Soul food from SweetiePie!! Cafeteria style seating. Very large. I chose fish and chicken with…read morecoleslaw and Mac/cheese. They are not big on seasoning which is fine by me as I limit my salt intake. The fish fried to absolute perfection. Chicken was juicy which is hard to find in most restaurants. Mac could use more mixed in cheese vs just on top but good. Coleslaw was outstanding. Yes, the lemonade is great. Different varieties available. The menu I found to be difficult to understand. It had to be broken down for me. Service was outstanding by the owner, kind lady. Plenty of parking, strip mall. I would definitely go again if ever passing through.

Sugapeach is everything you want in a local gem. A cozy,…read morefamily-run soul food spot that's bursting with love, flavor, and personality. The space is cute and roomy enough to enjoy your food without feeling crammed--and trust me, you'll want to savor every bite. I had the fried chicken and catfish plate and thought the chicken was unbeatable. Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The catfish was solid too, but I'd come back for the chicken alone. The sides? Generous portions and all the comfort you could want--just don't argue over them (or do, I won't judge). Now let me put you on to the real star of the show: the peach lemonade. I'm not exaggerating when I say it's the best I've ever had. Sweet, refreshing, and dangerously addictive. The staff makes the experience even better--friendly, warm, and genuinely funny. It's the kind of place that makes you feel like family even if it's your first time. Go here. Support them. Bring friends. Leave full and happy.

I am less than impressed with this establishment. I received a coupon in the mail for 5 free…read moreboneless wings with a combo meal purchase. When I showed the coupon to the lady behind the counter she asked me which of the two more expensive meals I wanted. I learned afterwards ther was a smaller meal, so I am thinking she was trying to upsell me. They make the wings right there and then so it was a long wait. I believe that may be why so many people called ahead. I noticed this because of my long wait. I suppose this is a good thing if you'd like fresh. I took my meal home to eat as they are still not allowing inside seating. The first thing I noticed was the wings were very crispy, it gave it a chard or slightly burnt taste. There were several crispy pieces on each wing that I could not even eat. I had a couple different sauces cooked into my wings and would have liked to try others. I may give this place another chance if I am in the mood but I will definitely call and order ahead.

I wouldn't even rate our experience one star. The place is very small, and hard to walk around to…read moreget what you need to eat in the restaurant. We ended up taking ours to go. The lady was very rude and acted like she did not know what she was talking about. We ended up not getting what we originally wanted because she couldn't understand what i was saying which really made us mad. I do not recommend going to this wing stop because of the service and the small place. We haven't tried the food yet, but hopefully will be better than the experience we had!

Amana classic. Lovely restaurant with an amazing team. Ordered the Sausage appetizer and a side…read moreof cheesy spatzle -and pie for dessert. All delicious. I could eat the spatzle by the gallon. The peach pie was perfect. Quaint decor. Would go again

Must visit this place!!! Where I live, there's not much…read moreGerman (nor is it authentic and good tasting) food. The Saurbraten was delicious and in and of itself deserving of the full five stars. There's plenty of parking in the back and side of the restaurant, as well as an accessible entrance. Walking in you're greeted with friendly staff, the extensive gift shop and yummy smells. We were quickly seated and it was obvious this was a local favorite (had been recommended to us by several hotel staff). Everything about our meal and experience here was great and if I'm ever within an hour of this place, it's worth a detour for another meal.

Everything is awesome the food the service. Would go to go there often it's just that goodread more

Back in college friends from Iowa bragged about how awesome pork tenderloin were in back home. Fast…read moreforward many years and I've tried several around the Midwest. Sally's is the first that lived up to the hype!!! Awesome "Smokin Hot Shelly" at Sally's was the bomb. Also, it was prime rib sandwich day (Monday) and every elder in Springville was here for lunch!!! So ya know the food is consistently good. Highly recommend. Will be back on my next trip through.

Always a favorite in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area! The ice cream is rich and tastes fresh, and…read moreit's always a good sign when there are a limited number of solid flavors to choose from. It's in a super cute building and you can peek behind the barn doors to see how the ice cream is made. You won't regret the drive out!

Cute place that sells more than just ice cream. But, the ice cream is the best reason to come here!…read more They have a good variety of flavors of their smooth, delicious ice cream. If you like your ice cream (enjoyed in a cone or cup), you can also find more in the freezer pack to-go. They also sell a lot of food items (made in Iowa) as well as a bit of fresh produce, milk, and meat. There are places to sit both inside and outside to enjoy the ice cream. This is a good place to stop with a family or maybe to take a break from a bike ride from the nearby trail.