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The Highest-Rated Places to Eat in Johnson County, Iowa [GALLERY]
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):
Gallery Credit: Courtlin