The 10 Best Cafes in Iowa — 2026

We compared all 340 cafes in Iowa on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · BrewDavenport

(563) 424-1902 Website View listing

#2 · Junction CafeBedford

(712) 523-2454 Website View listing

#3 · Bluebird Cafe SolonSolon

(319) 624-2031 Website View listing

#4 · Cafe MiloAmes

(515) 268-3166 Website View listing

#5 · Cafe con LecheDes Moines

(515) 262-8435 Website View listing

#6 · CloudsAmes Tea room

(515) 290-9652 Website View listing

#7 · Devour CafeDubuque

(563) 564-5271 Website View listing

#8 · Girl + food by cafe freshDavenport

(563) 551-4050 Website View listing

#9 · Newton's Paradise CafeWaterloo Breakfast

(319) 234-0280 Website View listing

#10 · Nodo DowntownIowa City Wi-FiVeganGluten-free

(319) 359-1181 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (cat cafe, tea room, breakfast, wi-fi, board games, bakery cafe, french, dog-friendly, cuban, vegan, gluten-free), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.