I recently moved into town from California. We don't have any tropical smoothie locations from…read morewhere I'm from so I decided to give this place a try. I tried the Bahama Mama which was recommended to me by Itali. She was very kind enough to recommend me this drink since I was indecisive. She also said her coworkers Mady and Kat really enjoy the Beach Bum so I got that one for my boyfriend. We tried both and they were soo good! I felt very welcomed from the atmosphere and it's honestly way better than Jamba Juice. I look forward to coming back again and trying more of what's on their menu. Especially if I run into any of those nice workers, I'll be sure to have a great experience.

Summer is almost here and Tropical Smoothie Cafe reminds me of the beach. I haven't seen a Tropical…read moreSmoothie Cafe since I was living in Virginia Beach so I was not upset to see one pop up in Coralville, Iowa. I woke up craving one of their green smoothies. Since I was working from home and close by I decided to treat myself in between a marathon of meetings. I swung by their drive thru and order the Avocolada smoothie. After one sip I was sent back to summer days in Virginia Beach which was a welcomed getaway on a 40 degree windy day in Iowa. So if you need to cool off or channel your inner beach vibes I would recommend swinging by Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

I loved the loose meat sandwich....the potato salad side was 2.50 and very small but so…read moredelicious...get the bigger one. ladies working are very kind and friendly.

Happened to be in Iowa Cory for work...and had a free afternoon and drive up to Cedar Rapids to try…read moreanother bucket list food item for me...Iowa's infamous Loose Meat Sandwich. And aptly named Loosies seemed to fit the bill! This is a very small spot off the road... it when I walked in the staff was smiling and very welcoming...true midwestern warmth! I ordered the classic loose meat sandwich with a side of beans...and this was very good!!! Kind of like a sloppy Joe sans the sauce. Beans were tasty! Great lunch and I recommend giving it a try!

This place deserves every great review they've gotten!…read more Driving through Iowa on a road trip and found this on Yelp. We were a little confused how to get in - the entrance is actually inside the Ace Hardware. There's no seating inside, but there are a few tables outside. Probably the best sandwiches we've ever had! My husband had the pastrami and corned beef. I had the hoisin roast beef wrap. So good! And make sure you get the homemade cookies!

I can't get enough of Nodo! This is my go-to restaurant whenever someone is in town. I always order…read morethe ham and mango sandwich with sweet potato fries and garlic aioli. Everyone I have ever brought has asked to go back a second time. They are a little wonky right now with restrictions and staffing, I think. When I went, we had to order at the door and couldn't even go into the restaurant. It did not detract from the quality of food though! And this location is quicker when you don't want to deal with the hassle of downtown parking and crowds.

5-stars! Yummy food and they're great for asking if you can make something vegetarian by excluding…read moremeat or putting on side.

Gym girl approved. Bulk season certified. Cardio optional…read more Listen. If you're counting macros... maybe don't open MyFitnessPal before reading this. Because Rio Burritos said: Protein? Yes. Cheese? Also yes. Portion control? Absolutely not. And honestly? Respect. The Birria Tacos (aka post-workout happiness) These tacos are CRISPY. Like audible crunch. Golden, juicy, stuffed with slow-cooked beef that tastes like it's been marinating in flavor since 1997. And the consommé??? You dip it and suddenly you understand why people fall in love too fast. Served with: Mexican rice (carb loading but make it elite) Refried beans with melted cheese (fiber... we're calling it balance) A lime wedge for aesthetic health Would I eat this after leg day? Yes. Would I eat this before leg day? Also yes. The Smothered Burrito (aka the villain arc meal) It comes out sizzling like it's announcing its presence. Completely drowned in melted cheese. Sauce everywhere. Zero shame. You cut into it and it's just layers of juicy meat, sauce, and chaos. This is not a "cute little lunch." This is a "cancel your plans and commit" situation. Foodie Influencer Notes: Portions are HUGE (shareable but do you really want to?) Flavor is bold, rich, and comforting Not watered down, not bland, not pretending to be healthy This is real, messy, satisfying food Gym Girl Verdict: Is it high protein? Yes. Is it high calorie? Also yes. Is life about balance? Absolutely. You can meal prep chicken and rice all week... but sometimes you need birria dipped in consommé while telling yourself "this is for muscle growth." Final Rating: 9/10 - would absolutely earn this on the StairMaster again.

Very good recipes, well developed menu, and SUPERIOR customer service…read more The food is definitely good and well thought out. We had a very minor issue and the manager comped our meals, which we definitely did not ask for and did not need or even want. This is rare service and we definitely recommend this restaurant. Well done!

Really interesting menu with some innovative options. Portions were on the small side though for…read morethe price. I had the orange mimosa fried chicken benedict. First couple bites were good but the orange flavor overwhelmed the dish overall. The pepper jam also had an overly sweet (corn syrup?) flavor. Could be an excellent dish with some refinement. Presentation was very nice, and the restaurant is chic looking with well lit atmosphere. Might go back, but total with 20% tip and 3.5% card surcharge was $54 for two of us and neither of us got any cocktails. Just two dishes and one "fresh" juice. Will definitely give it another go at some point, but more of a special occasion or girl's brunch type place.

Friendly staff, fantastic food! The homemade pretzels are great, as well as their smokey wings, and…read moreof course their loose meat sandwiches that you can dress up with whatever fixings you crave! It's a nice and tidy restaurant that's very clean. Can't wait to go back and try more of their extensive menu, especially for breakfast!

Really great place to grab some lunch or a snack. Restaurant was super clean and very cool on a hot…read moreday. Staff was friendly and helpful. We grabbed a couple subs for lunch and they were great. Can recommend.

We came in with a group a little before 3:30, we had okayed this with the manager previously. The…read moreperson working told us she closes at 4:00. She seemed very irritated that we were there and made several references about closing at 4:00. We told her at that point that the manager knew we were doing coming. She told us that it was fine but it doesn't give her time to clean up and she closed at 4:00 but told us we could call the manager. She was not friendly and obviously didn't want to be working. We left by 3:45 and didn't purchase anymore smoothies. Poor customer service to say the least, we won't be back. *Correction previous typo, we left at 3:45. Was not a party, most people left, only three people ended up ordering. Not sure who she talked with prior but she bought a bunch of gift cards for Xmas gifts.

This is a new Planet Smoothie in a downtown area. There's street parking and great employees happy…read moreto answer any questions. I'm impressed with all the add in options. I do recommend a small size as they are very big! The lite bikini has me ready for summer

I visited Dunn Brothers today because I was searching for a change of scenery while working this…read moremorning. Here were my thoughts: Food/Drink: Ham & Swiss Croissant (Oooo weee! This breakfast sandwich was delicious! Full of flavor and the croissant was perfectly buttery and flaky. Rating = 9.2/10). Iced Vanilla Latte (Solid. Solid. Solid. Enjoyed that this latte wasn't overly sweet to the point where it drowns out the espresso flavor. It wasn't the best I've had, but it definitely got the job done this morning. Rating = 7.9/10). Service: The employees I interacted with and observed while I spent the morning working in the shop seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs. Everyone was polite and were chatting with the regulars as they came in and out. Ambiance: The physical space had all sorts of room for people like myself who were there looking for a place to be productive. From bar seating, high tops, tables, couches, and comfy chairs - this place can accommodate all sorts of patrons. As a bonus, I had the pleasure of sitting right next to the roaster while they were actively roasting beans for most of the morning! Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better place to serve as my office for the morning. A well deserved 5/5 rating!

While I was visiting family in the area I stopped by Dunn Bros for my morning coffee. My first…read morevisit was a little frustrating as they couldn't understand my order. The coffee was awesome and I returned the next day. Thos time I got breakfast. The bacon grilled cheese was slightly disappointing. Only two small strips of bacon on this lovely sandwich. I didn't even taste the bacon and had to disassemble the sandwich to confirm that they even put bacon. I'll be back for coffee but not sure if I'll be ordering anything to eat. The dinning area is kind of noisy but the decor is great. There's only one cozy seating area and the rest are tables and hard back chairs. Staff was friendly and helpful