{"id":74,"date":"2021-03-31T09:22:36","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T14:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/heather\/?p=74"},"modified":"2021-03-31T09:22:36","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T14:22:36","slug":"best-places-in-iowa-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/heather\/2021\/03\/best-places-in-iowa-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places in Iowa City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hi everyone, welcome back!<\/p>\n<p>On this blog, I&#8217;ve been talking a lot about the university in relation to academics, so I thought I&#8217;d switch it up and give you a glimpse into my favorite places in Iowa City!<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Study\/Get Coffee:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dash Coffee Roasters: Dash is by far my go-to place when it comes to studying or going to get coffee with a friend. It is a place that a lot of students on campus don&#8217;t really know about because it is in a sort of hidden location. I love it because it is the closest coffee shop to the dorms. It&#8217;s just down the street from Catlett and Burge! If you are a plant lover or are super into aesthetic, cute places this is definitely someplace to try. I would recommend getting a latte and the pesto grilled cheese.<\/li>\n<li>Java House: This place is VERY popular on campus. It was one of the first places I went when I got to campus first semester. It&#8217;s always tricky to find a seat, so make sure to get there early :) I tend to prefer the atmosphere at Dash a little more, just because during busier times, Java can get loud, so it makes it a little more challenging to study. If you go, definitely get a breakfast sandwich; my favorite is the Spicy Southwest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Breakfast Date<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Dandy Lion: The best breakfast restaurant in Iowa City (in my opinion). It reminds me of a hometown diner, one where every employee knows every customer. It&#8217;s a very unique restaurant when it comes to style, vibe, and meals. The last time I was in, they had some very delicious sounding desserts on the menu, but I always find that the food is so good that I eat it all and never have enough time for dessert :( So, if you have any good desserts after your meal, please let me know.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Bring the Parents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pullman Diner: This is by far my favorite restaurant in Iowa City, and has now become my parents&#8217; favorite as well. The most special aspect of the restaurant is that it was designed based on the Pullman Train Car. You can&#8217;t go wrong with going to Pullman for brunch, lunch, or dinner!<\/li>\n<li>Vue Rooftop: You don&#8217;t have to be staying in the hotel to eat at the restaurant! But, make sure to schedule a reservation because it fills up very quickly, especially with COVID. The best part is the view you get of Iowa City; it&#8217;s so beautiful to look over the skyline, especially as the sun is setting :)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Shop:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pitaya: I LOVE THIS STORE. I honestly think it has become my favorite store of all time just because the clothing is so cute, appropriate, and trendy! This is definitely a popular store for girls who are in sororities because there are some great clothing items for the different events they have. But, it&#8217;s also a nice place to shop for different holidays, and if you just want to treat yourself to a nice outfit :)<\/li>\n<li>Iowa Book: If you go to Iowa&#8230;so does your family. This store has so many different options when it comes to clothes for parents, grandparents, siblings, etc. There&#8217;s tons of Iowa gear, nic-nacs, and academic supplies. They also have lots of really great sales!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Alright, everyone! I hope you enjoyed hearing about a few of my favorite places in Iowa City. Don&#8217;t get me wrong, I love every place in the city, but these are places where I am a very frequent customer :) These are definitely places to go whether you are touring the campus, or are a current student and have never tried them!<\/p>\n<p>Have a beautiful rest of your day :)<\/p>\n<p>Quote of the day: &#8220;Celebrate the simple&#8221;~Unknown<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi everyone, welcome back! On this blog, I&#8217;ve been talking a lot about the university in relation to academics, so I thought I&#8217;d switch it up and give you a glimpse into my favorite places in Iowa City! To Study\/Get Coffee: Dash Coffee Roasters: Dash is by far my go-to place when it comes to studying or going to get coffee with a friend. 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