Always wanted to try this place and finally got to meet some friends there. The vibes are very…read morelocal dive. The food special on Sunday happened to be fish tacos, and I thought they were battered perfectly using cod. The drinks were reasonably priced and there's plenty of open seating with tables great for big groups. The other main area has a bar room with standing room crowds, and the outside has a nice patio, which I was told in the summer plays music and has an outdoor vibe.

Mind you, I've been here multiple times but never had their food. What a mistake!! Place is what…read moreyou look for in a small town bar....always welcoming and a great mix of clients. Not to mention pull tabs. Our waitress/bartender was amazing! Started with the poppers (red peppers btw) and they were bangers. Really tasty. I then proceed to get the chicken wings and about every sauce they had. FANTASTIC!!!! Definitely a must is you're heading to/from Solon, need something to do on a weekday/weekend day or night, or just want to have some really good food and an icy cold beverage. Just go!!

I had a BOGO for wrap sandwiches so I thought I'd give them a try. Staff was very friendly. Not…read moremuch seating inside so it's primarily a to go place. I tried a breakfast wrap and a pesto wrap, both were very delicious and healthy. Fresh ingredients! Next I'll try a smoothie.

Don't get me wrong, I love the food, smoothie, and wellness options at this place. It's really…read moreconveniently located near some major UI facilities, so it's a great potential option for a healthy breakfast stop. But, more than once I've stopped in on my way to work to find a line of customers, a backlog of to go orders on the counter, and one poor person working there. A morning smoothie shouldn't require a 15 minute wait. I've decided I can only plan to stop when I remember to order ahead or I may not make it to work on time. I'm really hoping they're able get staffing figured out and I can come back to review because the food, and even quality of the staff they have, warrant 5 stars. It's just deceptively not an in and out kind of place.

This place is the best - I consistently come back due to their amazing service and great food…read more Everything I have tried, the Turkey Melt, the Chicken a La King, and the Reuben, have been delicious. I am also a huge fan of their caramel lattes and coffee cake. They prefer cash to help offset card processing fees, but cards are accepted too. If you're looking for a place to work or study, they offer 5 high-top counter seats in addition to their 10 other tables for places to enjoy your coffee, tea, or meal. Just be open to background noise as they have an open kitchen and it gets busy during peak hours.

Great atmosphere to enjoy some breakfast brunch or lunch. Also if you are wanting a quick pastry…read moreand to go drink for breakfast this seems like a great option. My iced latte was decent and the avocado toast was alright. The avocado toast was plain and simple which I prefer some more seasoning like at home we add garlic or tajin seasoning on our sourdough bread with avocados. I would go again and I would go for something different for drinks and food. My friend's pancakes and eggs looked yummy. The service was good!

Best breakfast in the area! We love eating here and have enjoyed each thing on the menu we have…read moretried. We love the relaxed atmosphere and great service. Everything is always as ordered. The food is genuinely top notch and at a great price. I personally love the Hemingway eggs Benedict! It is a must try!

Rolled into Bluebird Café in North Liberty when it was packed wall-to-wall, fully expecting to grow…read moreold in the booth before my food came. Instead, my bacon cheeseburger showed up so fast I barely had time to scroll TikTok twice. Juicy, cheesy, and that bacon? Chef's kiss. Busy or not, these people know how to hustle and feed you like you're the favorite child.

Really wanted to let this place because it's in a cool spot in town, but the food left me…read moredisappointed. I had a trashmore for lunch, which I loved that they offered breakfast food all day. Unfortunately, when it came out, I thought it was way too greasy to be served. It was almost as if the hashbrowns hadn't had time to drain from the oil. If you're hung over, it might be a quick fix back to life but for somebody just trying to grab a meal it was a little disappointing. The chocolate chip cookie at the checkout counter was dank though.

While visiting friends, we stopped here for coffee. The staff were friendly and attentive. The…read moreplace was clean and offers a comfortable atmosphere. We ordered the orange blossom, iced Bohemian, a nitro, and dirty chai latte. Everything was very good.

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!

I'm going to review this in sections and try to be very objective because I tend toward fussy…read moresometimes. Environment: Casual coffee shop Coffee: Very good, stong and fresh. I'd maybe order it to go but don't think I'd sit for a chat - see below. Food: Standard coffee shop fare. Served in to go containers (not sure where the photos of plated food came from but that was not my experience). Not sure if it rotates. Fries were well salted but a bit overcooked. Burger was well salted but not noteworthy. Egg sandwich was meh. For my money I'd hit the Map Room or LP Street Food for a meal. Now, for the bad part. It was dirtyyyyy. I ran a damp napkin over the table and it came up brown. Honestly I think we left it cleaner than when we arrived. Floors were dirty and I don't really want to think too much about the bathroom.... I can't recommend this place for food but the coffee was pretty good.

A bread not too dry but supple enough to pick this up one handed. Layered hash browns, crisp…read morebacon, scrambled egg, topped with a 2nd egg ( circle shaped mold) with just a touch of yolk to our out. The paprika aoili was nice, i could see a couple seasonal variations going with it , herby or spicy to mix it up. Kudos

Nice breakfast in a casino setting. Only place the was open in miles at 7am for breakfast on a…read moreroadtrip. The casino and golf course looked legit though!

Service was attentive and food was fantastic. With a group of four and everyone loved their dinner…read more I highly recommend the avocado and corn Cobb - the fried chicken goes crazy. Will be back!

A haiku doe this great cafe, serving up kindness, and respite from the busy world:…read more Daydrink is great, A place to escape and rest, Great coffee to boot. Make sure to look for your favorite vintage VHS tapes! Great retro ambience.

My wife and I visited DAYDRINK on a chilly Saturday morning, and we were delighted with all aspects…read moreof our experience. Food/Drink: Pastry -- Cream Cheese Coffee Cake (Perfection, this sweet treat was soft, moist, and full of flavor. Rating = 9.3/10.) Drink #1 -- Hot Vanilla Latte (Delish, not a big hot drink fan but this was an exception to the rule! Rating = 8.4/10.) Drink #2 -- Iced Vanilla Latte (Wonderful, really all I could ask for out of my favorite coffee order, not to sweet and excellent espresso taste. Rating = 8.4/10.) Service: No complaints on the service. The shop wasn't too busy so our order came out as expected with little wait! Ambiance: The location is unique - located in a neighborhood amongst what appears to be primarily college housing units. The building itself is really cool - albeit, quite small - and is decorated/themed with a lot of intention. The shop has a retro vibe with a VCR tape collection, nostalgic children games, and other late '90s / early '00s antiques lining the walls. Overall, this spot is one of our favorites in the Iowa City area, and we will definitely be return customers!

Oh how I love this gorgeous boutique! The owners have decorated the space so beautifully, from…read morestamped flooring to personalized staging. The home decor inventory is ever-changing with current trends and beautiful classics. You can be assured to find something on any budget. Make sure to stop in frequently because M+M decorate according to the season. You can get some fabulous ideas!!! Moxie + Mortar has a variety of unique gifts such as jewelry, skin care, and handbags. There is a connecting space for wine tasting classes or private events. You are also welcome to enjoy a glass while lounging in front of the fireplace. It's spectacular!