There’s nothing quite as comforting as finding a favorite cafe! Discovering a welcoming and casual spot to dine and relax is about as good as it gets when you can blend delicious food with a charming atmosphere. You’ll want to curl up with a book or bring your friends together for a bright and cheerful lunch date at these nine underrated cafes in Iowa.
- The Coffee Attic and Book Cellar, Iowa Falls
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Google Local / American Marketing & Publishing The Coffee Attic and Book Cellar is a fun place to browse for new and used books while you enjoy breakfast or lunch. This charming cafe is an underrated Iowa Falls gem.Read more about it here.
- Northside Cafe, Winterset
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Facebook / Northside Cafe The Northside Cafe in Winterset is a charming and historic spot to stop for a great meal. Their tenderloins are among the best in the state!
- Bluebird Diner, Iowa City
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Google Local / Edwin Bass There’s no better place for a big, hearty breakfast than the Bluebird Diner. This famous establishment serves up delicious dishes in a retro atmosphere.
- The Courtyard, Clear Lake
Facebook / Ladybug Greenhouse Cafe, Bakery,Wellness Center & Spa CLEAR LAKE, IOWA
Facebook / Ladybug Greenhouse Cafe, Bakery,Wellness Center & Spa CLEAR LAKE, IOWA The former Ladybug Greenhouse Cafe is now The Courtyard! This has been one of the most underrated spots in Clear Lake for years. Stop by for a tasty meal in a beautiful and relaxing greenhouse atmosphere.
- Scenic Route Bakery, Des Moines
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Google Local / Mona Beth Flick Do you like sticky buns? The Scenic Route Bakery will be your favorite discovery! Stop in for some of their delicious pastries and a cup of coffee.Read more about it here.
- Prairie Lights, Iowa City
Facebook / Prairie Lights Bookstore
Facebook / Prairie Lights Bookstore The world famous Prairie Lights is one spot that’s earned an incredible reputation. Stop in for a quick bite or a glass of wine and then spend your time browsing three floors of new and used books.
- The Picket Fence Cafe, Guttenberg
Facebook / The Picket Fence Cafe
Google Local / American Marketing & Publishing This quaint cafe is known for making the best pies around. Stop in for a homestyle meal and finish with a delicious dessert that you’ll be dreaming about again and again.Read more about it right here.
- Sidecar Coffee, Cedar Falls
Facebook / Sidecar Coffee
Facebook / Sidecar Coffee Sidecar Coffee takes latte art to a whole new level. Stop in to try a gourmet cup of coffee and scones or sweets that you will love.
- Donutland, Cedar Rapids
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Facebook / Donutland Donutland has been serving the Cedar Rapids area since 1971! This family owned donut shop and cafe is one of the sweetest places to start your day.
You’ll find underrated cafes in Iowa scattered throughout the Hawkeye State!
Facebook / The Coffee Attic Featuring The Book Cellar
Google Local / American Marketing & Publishing
The Coffee Attic and Book Cellar is a fun place to browse for new and used books while you enjoy breakfast or lunch. This charming cafe is an underrated Iowa Falls gem.Read more about it here.
Google Local / Kyle Leonard
Facebook / Northside Cafe
The Northside Cafe in Winterset is a charming and historic spot to stop for a great meal. Their tenderloins are among the best in the state!
Google Local / CJ Flynn
Google Local / Edwin Bass
There’s no better place for a big, hearty breakfast than the Bluebird Diner. This famous establishment serves up delicious dishes in a retro atmosphere.
Facebook / Ladybug Greenhouse Cafe, Bakery,Wellness Center & Spa CLEAR LAKE, IOWA
The former Ladybug Greenhouse Cafe is now The Courtyard! This has been one of the most underrated spots in Clear Lake for years. Stop by for a tasty meal in a beautiful and relaxing greenhouse atmosphere.
Google Local / A Alsaadi
Google Local / Mona Beth Flick
Do you like sticky buns? The Scenic Route Bakery will be your favorite discovery! Stop in for some of their delicious pastries and a cup of coffee.Read more about it here.
Facebook / Prairie Lights Bookstore
The world famous Prairie Lights is one spot that’s earned an incredible reputation. Stop in for a quick bite or a glass of wine and then spend your time browsing three floors of new and used books.
Facebook / The Picket Fence Cafe
This quaint cafe is known for making the best pies around. Stop in for a homestyle meal and finish with a delicious dessert that you’ll be dreaming about again and again.Read more about it right here.
Facebook / Sidecar Coffee
Sidecar Coffee takes latte art to a whole new level. Stop in to try a gourmet cup of coffee and scones or sweets that you will love.
Google Local / Venkatraman M.
Facebook / Donutland
Donutland has been serving the Cedar Rapids area since 1971! This family owned donut shop and cafe is one of the sweetest places to start your day.
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Address: 604 Washington Ave, Iowa Falls, IA 50126, USAAddress: 61 E Jefferson St, Winterset, IA 50273, USAAddress: 330 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245, USAAddress: 1714 7th Ave N, Clear Lake, IA 50428, USAAddress: 350 E Locust St #104, Des Moines, IA 50309, USAAddress: Prairie Lights Books & Cafe, 15 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USAAddress: Picket Fence Cafe & Catering, 531 S River Park Dr, Guttenberg, IA 52052, USAAddress: 2215 College St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USAAddress: 4307 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA
