Looking for some great food in Johnson County? You're in luck! Using Google Reviews, we put together a list of some of the highest-rated places to eat in the area.

These are the restaurants, cafes, bakeries, ice cream shops, and other places that serve food with a 4.7-star rating and above and at least 50 total reviews:

The Highest-Rated Places to Eat in Johnson County, Iowa (UPDATED 9/5/25)

Restaurants, cafes, bakeries, dessert shops, and more! These are the Johnson County eateries that have a 4.7-star rating and above and at least 50 total reviews on Google:

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GALLERY INFORMATION

Izumi Sushi & Hibachi

  • 395 Beaver Kreek Center, North Liberty
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (918 reviews)

Crêpes de Luxe Cafe

  • 309 E College St, Iowa City
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (535 reviews)

Mammitas Coffee

  • 224 S Linn St, Iowa City
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (270 reviews)

everbowl

  • 312 S Madison St, Iowa City
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (212 reviews)

Mesa 503

  • 2302 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (200 reviews)

Stack Wellness Cafe

  • 3266 Crosspark Rd, Coralville
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (189 reviews)

Zolly’s Grill

  • 201 S Clinton St, Iowa City (Old Capitol Town Center)
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (177 reviews)

Caramelcorn Shoppe/Smoothie Stop

  • 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville (Coral Ridge Mall)
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (158 reviews)

DAYDRINK

  • 518 Bowery St, Iowa City
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (151 reviews)

Cracken's Grill

  • 2221 Rochester Ave, Iowa City
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (106 reviews)

The Dhaba Express

  • 132 Greenfield Dr, Tiffin
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (62 reviews)

The Encounter Cafe

  • 376 S Clinton St, Iowa City
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (814 reviews)

Heyn's Ice Cream

  • 25 E Cherry St, North Liberty
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (714 reviews)

Sushiya

  • 745 Community Dr, North Liberty
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (685 reviews)

Kava House & Cafe

  • 122 2nd St SW, Swisher
  • 4.8-star rating (613 reviews)

Mirabito's Italian

  • 40 Sugar Creek Ln, North Liberty
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (587 reviews)

Heyn's Ice Cream

  • 811 S 1st Ave, Iowa City
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (589 reviews)

Press Coffee

  • 1120 N Dodge St, Iowa City
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (375 reviews)

Roxxy

  • 127 E College St, Iowa City
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (180 reviews)

Uncle Sang’s Sushi & Kitchen

  • 122 E Main St, Solon
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (167 reviews)

Maestro Empanadas

  • 423 10th Ave, Coralville
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (132 reviews)

Kindred Coffee

  • 287 N Linn St, Iowa City
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (126 reviews)

Island Vybz RastaRant

  • 382 Hwy 1 W T7, Iowa City
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (118 reviews)

Mr. Shawerma

  • 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville (Coral Ridge Mall Food Court)
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (106 reviews)

Chez Grace

  • 424 6th Ave, Coralville
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (98 reviews)

El Azul Mexican Market

  • 415 Community Dr, North Liberty
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (89 reviews)

Zoetic Coffee

  • 417 Haganman Ln, Solon
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (83 reviews)

Thai Spice Express

  • 101 Windflower Ln, Solon
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (56 reviews)

A & A Pagliai's Pizza

  • 302 E Bloomington St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,063 reviews)

Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

  • 720 Pacha Pkwy, North Liberty
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (952 reviews)

Big Grove Brewpub

  • 101 W Main St, Solon
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (776 reviews)

Cedar Ridge Distillery

  • 1441 Marak Rd NW, Swisher
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (741 reviews)

Scratch Cupcakery

  • 927 E 2nd Ave, Coralville
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (602 reviews)

Prairie Lights Books and Cafe (Pastries from Deluxe Cakes & Pastries)

  • 15 S Dubuque St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (585 reviews)

Trumpet Blossom Cafe (Vegan Restaurant)

  • 310 E Prentiss St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (570 reviews)

Orchard Green Restaurant and Lounge

  • 521 S Gilbert St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (563 reviews)

Nodo Downtown

  • 5 S Dubuque St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (447 reviews)

Estela's Fresh Mex

  • 3254 Crosspark Rd, Coralville
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (439 reviews)

La Mexicana Restaurant

  • 1701 2nd St, Coralville
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (315 reviews)

Ramen Belly

  • 1010 Martin St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (263 reviews)

Burger Haul

  • 112 E College St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (219 reviews)

Taste Place

  • 555 Hwy 965, North Liberty
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (167 reviews)

El Gustito Pupuseria y Restaurant

  • 2020 8th St, Coralville
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (158 reviews)

Good Vibes Cafe

  • 121 W Main St, Solon
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (138 reviews)

Restaurant Gaï (Closed for relocation as of 9/5)

  • 104 1st Ave, Coralville
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (123 reviews)

 

 

Nodo Northside

  • 600 N Dodge St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (98 reviews)

Scout's Honor

  • 219 Iowa Ave, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (81 reviews)

THE EAT SHOP

  • 120 W Main St, Solon
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (71 reviews)

Da Flava Unit Xpress

  • 1608 Sycamore St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (64 reviews)

HOJA

  • 201 S Clinton St, Iowa City (Old Capitol Town Center)
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (58 reviews)

*Looking for the top-rated restaurants in Linn County? Check out a list HERE!*

Iowa Restaurants With Delicious Mac & Cheese

We went on a mission to find the best mac & cheese in Iowa! Courtesy of reviews and recommendations on Google, here are some of the highly-rated Iowa restaurants with great mac & cheese (all included restaurants have a 4.4-star rating or higher and a minimum of 100 reviews):

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