Iowa City’s best local businesses

The 148 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 10

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148 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants54 places · newest: St. Burch Tavern, Aug 2
• 02Beauty14 places · newest: Mint Salon + Barbering, Aug 2
• 03Shopping8 places · newest: Revival, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment9 places · newest: FilmScene at The Chauncey, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife8 places · newest: Barrel House, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets9 places · newest: Bread Worthy Bakery, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage8 places · newest: Crowded Closet Thrift Shop, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness4 places · newest: U.S. Bodycontour & Wellness Center, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture7 places · newest: Summer of the Arts, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden8 places · newest: Arona Home Essentials Iowa City, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts10 places · newest: Beadology Iowa, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods5 places · newest: Geoff's Bike & Ski, Aug 2

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• Crêpes de Luxe Cafe

  Cafes

  Crêpes de Luxe Cafe turns weekday meals into little French holidays with made-to-order crêpes built from fresh, local ingredients. Go…

  309 E College St #1 · crepes-de-luxe.com ↗

• Old Capitol Town Center

  Other

  Shopping destination featuring chain eats and specialty stores alongside University of Iowa offices.

  201 S Clinton St · oldcapitoltownctr.com ↗

• S.T. Morrison Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Whether you want to burn off kid energy, rally a volleyball crew, or sneak in a quick cast, S.T. Morrison Park packs it in with a fishing…

  1513 7th St (Coralville) · coralville.org ↗

• Wilson's Orchard & Farm (Iowa City)

  Parks & Outdoors

  Wilson's Orchard & Farm delivers classic Iowa-grown goodness with seasonal you-pick, a farm market full of local finds, craveable pizza and…

  4823 Dingleberry Rd NE #1 · wilsonsorchard.com ↗

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