Prairie Lights Cafe

great book store and coffee shop. beautiful local art displays.

Great location and ambience, and the cappuccinos are usually pretty good. My wife also really enjoyed their other drinks.

Their wifi can be hit and miss, often miss.

Where else can you sit & read in the cafe where almost every novel written in the last 30 years was written, read by the author or written about by some new poet, critic, PhD or fictionista..... Yes please Mr Macchiato!

I cannot recommended Prairie Lights enough. I have done the vast majority of writing for my graduate work here. It is a great environment for writing, reading, or having a tea or coffee. The Wi-Fi is really stable, but not super fast here. I think it's the perfect speed for writing. You can look up and read anything, but it's too slow for distracting videos and media to be watched consistently. Best cortados in Iowa City. Great selection of teas.

Live up to their reputation. A great place to relax, get some work done, discover something new. My favorite bookstore anywhere, and favorite coffee shop in Iowa City.

Cozy atmosphere, natural light, friendly staff, and possibly the best hot cocoa I’ve ever had.

Great prices and quality. Usually a super chill atmosphere, but it can get loud during busy times. Personally, I love the window seating & sustainable options

Prairie Lights Cafe is the best coffee shop in Iowa City. Along with their wide selection of high quality coffee, Prairie Lights Cafe has a good selection of beers, wine, and a knowledgeable staff, always helpful and friendly.

Nice little cafe with a comfortable atmosphere and friendly staff. Wish they would have had at least one sugar free syrup though. ...dietary restrictions.

Great bookstore and cafe. Good coffee and very nice staff. This is my favorite place to visit when I am in Iowa City.