Breakfast and lunch in Iowa City
Large portions and fresh made food
Friendly staff and warm atmosphere
Coffee drinks and seasonal specials
The Encounter Cafe is located at 376 S Clinton St in Iowa City, IA. It serves breakfast and lunch items including sandwiches, coffee drinks, and seasonal specials like pumpkin cold foam. The menu features cinnamon rolls and dishes prepared to order with large portion sizes. Customers order at the counter and are seated while staff bring the food when it is ready. The cafe operates from 7 am to 2:30 pm on Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays.
Simple and well-received sandwiches served for to-go or dine-in.
Basic coffee drinks and seasonal options such as pumpkin cold foam.
Fresh, fluffy cinnamon rolls described as out of this world.
A small menu of breakfast and lunch items made to order.
“This place is great! Ambience is good even though my order was to-gp, staff is friendly and the sandwich was really good!!! I almost forgot to take a picture of the sandwich so had to flip it around last minute before it was all gone!”
“Worth the wait! Fresh made and large portions. Order at the counter and find a seat. The staff bring out your meal when it it ready. Be prepared to wait a bit as they make the food to order.”
“The Encounter Café is a true gem in Iowa City! The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and full of charm. The servers were incredibly kind and attentive, providing excellent service that made the whole experience feel personal and uplifting.”
The Encounter Cafe · Iowa City IA
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