Reviews (33)
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.
Very friendly staff and got the kick of caffeine I was looking for.
Cozy atmosphere, natural light, friendly staff, and possibly the best hot cocoa I’ve ever had.
Hands-down the best coffee shop in Iowa City.
If you like books, this is the place. If you want a small meal here it is. Excellent independent book store. A must visit if you're in the area.
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
Great stuff.
Great book store that supports the arts!
Nice laid back atmosphere. A good time to meditate with your cortado.
Nice cafe to get some homework done in, with a super friendly staff, all within my favorite book store
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!
Perfect writing space!
My favorite coffee in town. Staff is very nice.
It's an amazing bookstore with a good selection of artisan coffee. Beware of all the writers and a "nerdy" vibe inside)
The Prairie Lights coffee shop is always a delight. Great selection of delicious treats and coffees. Friendly service.
This place is excellent. Authentic cafe with a brilliant asthetic. Tons of natural light which is rare in IC. Love perusing the book store as well.
Cozy with decent coffee. Even when it's busy it's a pleasant atmosphere. Friendly staff as well. Will definitely return.
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.
A cozy place where you can drink a coffee, eat chocolate cake while reading book.