Looking for some great food in Johnson County? You're in luck! Using Google Reviews, we put together a list of some of the highest-rated places to eat in the area.

These are the restaurants, cafes/coffee shops, bakeries, ice cream shops, and other places that serve food with a 4.7-star rating and above and at least 50 total reviews (major chains & fast food places are exluded):

The Highest-Rated Places to Eat in Johnson County, Iowa (UPDATED 9/23/26)

Restaurants, cafes/coffee shops, bakeries, dessert shops, and more! These are the Johnson County eateries that have a 4.7-star rating and above and at least 50 total reviews on Google:

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GALLERY INFORMATION

Saj Grill Coralville

  • 925 25th Ave, Coralville
  • 5-star rating on Google (1,176 reviews)

Caramelcorn Shoppe/Smoothie Stop

  • 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville (Coral Ridge Mall)
  • 5-star rating on Google (413 reviews)

Izumi Sushi & Hibachi

  • 395 Beaver Kreek Center, North Liberty
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (1,376 reviews)

Crêpes de Luxe Cafe

  • 309 E College St, Iowa City
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (584 reviews)

Stack Wellness Cafe

  • 3266 Crosspark Rd, Coralville
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (416 reviews)

Mammitas Coffee

  • 224 S Linn St, Iowa City
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (310 reviews)

Le Crave

  • 14 S Clinton St, Iowa City
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (291 reviews)

Mesa 503

  • 2302 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (247 reviews)

everbowl

  • 312 S Madison St, Iowa City
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (229 reviews)

DAYDRINK

  • 518 Bowery St, Iowa City
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (194 reviews)

fix! Coffee

  • 404 E College St., Iowa City
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (95 reviews)

The Encounter Cafe

  • 376 S Clinton St, Iowa City
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (902 reviews)

Heyn's Ice Cream

  • 25 E Cherry St, North Liberty
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (744 reviews)

Sushiya

  • 745 Community Dr, North Liberty
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (738 reviews)

Kava House & Cafe

  • 122 2nd St SW, Swisher
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (661 reviews)

Heyn's Ice Cream

  • 811 S 1st Ave, Iowa City
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (627 reviews)

Zolly’s Grill

  • 201 S Clinton St, Iowa City (Old Capitol Town Center)
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (347 reviews)

Island Vybz RastaRant

  • 382 Hwy 1 W T7, Iowa City
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (211 reviews)

Cracken's Grill

  • 2221 Rochester Ave, Iowa City
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (185 reviews)

Kindred Coffee

  • 287 N Linn St, Iowa City
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (162 reviews)

Maestro Empanadas

  • 423 10th Ave, Coralville
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (141 reviews)

Mr. Shawerma

  • 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville (Coral Ridge Mall Food Court)
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (135 reviews)

Chez Grace

  • 424 6th Ave, Coralville
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (98 reviews)

Zoetic Coffee

  • 417 Haganman Ln, Solon
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (95 reviews)

Baklava N More Bakery

  • 401 IA-1, Iowa City
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (86 reviews)

THE EAT SHOP

  • 120 W Main St, Solon
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (75 reviews)

Hyper Energy Bar

  • 1695 Jordan St, North Liberty
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (69 reviews)

A & A Pagliai's Pizza

  • 302 E Bloomington St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,143 reviews)

Big Grove Brewpub

  • 101 W Main St, Solon
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,034 reviews)

Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

  • 720 Pacha Pkwy, North Liberty
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,030 reviews)

Cedar Ridge Distillery

  • 1441 Marak Rd NW, Swisher
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (891 reviews)

Mirabito's Italian

  • 40 Sugar Creek Ln, North Liberty
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (635 reviews)

Deluxe Cakes & Pastries

  • 812 S Summit St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (618 reviews)

Prairie Lights Books and Cafe (Pastries from Deluxe Cakes & Pastries)

  • 15 S Dubuque St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (617 reviews)

Trumpet Blossom Cafe (Vegan Restaurant)

  • 310 E Prentiss St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (602 reviews)

Orchard Green Restaurant and Lounge

  • 521 S Gilbert St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (602 reviews)

Dane's Dairy

  • 1430 Willow Creek Ct, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (527 reviews)

Dunn Brothers Coffee

  • 3284 Crosspark Rd, Coralville
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (501 reviews)

Nodo Downtown

  • 5 S Dubuque St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (488 reviews)

Rusciano's Authentic Taste of Napoli

  • 710 Pacha Pkwy, North Liberty
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (457 reviews)

Press Coffee

  • 1120 N Dodge St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (434 reviews)

La Mexicana Restaurant

  • 1701 2nd St, Coralville
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (402 reviews)

Yotopia Frozen Yogurt

  • 132 S Clinton St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (355 reviews)

Ramen Belly

  • 1010 Martin St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (292 reviews)

Saj Grill

  • 23 S Dubuque St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (268 reviews)

Rayo Mexican Bar & Grill

  • 125 E Zeller St, North Liberty
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (256 reviews)

Burger Haul

  • 112 E College St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (241 reviews)

Uncle Sang’s Sushi & Kitchen

  • 122 E Main St, Solon
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (206 reviews)

Roxxy

  • 127 E College St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (182 reviews)

Good Vibes Cafe

  • 121 W Main St, Solon
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (150 reviews)

The Box

  • 525 S Gilbert St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (103 reviews)

Nodo Northside

  • 600 N Dodge St, Iowa City
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (102 reviews)

Smash Juice Bar & Eatery

  • 620 Pacha Pkwy, North Liberty
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (100 reviews)

HOJA

  • 201 S Clinton St, Iowa City (Old Capitol Town Center)
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (70 reviews)

Thai Spice Express

  • 101 Windflower Ln, Solon
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (59 reviews)

READ MORE: The Highest-Rated Places to Eat in Linn County, Iowa [GALLERY]

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