Fast Food cuisine: the best places to taste it in Iowa City

8 restaurant menus in Iowa City, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Rollipop Rolled Ice Cream
Rollipop Rolled Ice Cream
90/100 (147 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Fast food
Fast food
"I stopped in today & was super impressed! The ice cream flavor was top notch, I highly recommend anything they serve with matcha. But I’ll say the..."
Leah Waughtal-Magiera
"It was great - strawberry cheesecake with strawberry drizzle sprinkles and a bit of whip •yum• those poor kids working are going to have sore..."
JoyandKeith Barrett
"Me and my wife got the Matcha Mania (green tea, Oreo, Nutella) and I'm super impressed. I'm not really an ice cream person, but it was by far the..."
Joe Magiera
"Took my son after his nuero appt. He loves the monkey business. I wish you all had the option to build your own creation like the one on ankeny..."
Amber Foss
"I wasn't expecting to like Rollipop, I'm not a huge ice cream fan, but this was delicious! As others have mentioned a build your own option would be..."
Riley Curry
"My friend and I came here for the first time yesterday and it was AMAZING. I’ve been seeing so many videos of this place posted on Iowa City’s..."
Logan Regez
"I was amazed when I seen the videos but to get to watch ya make it in person n eat it...oh my goodness, my absolute new favorite..."
Stacy Quinn
"Love this new shop. I wish they had smaller portions but it is perfect to share. I tried #5 Berry. It was..."
Kathy Temple Carlson
"Go here in the evening and expect a wait as it has been busy since it has opened and the making of the ice cream takes time. The ice cream itself was..."
Hannah Gamble
"Went with a friend the other day and we both really enjoyed it! The staff is super nice and the place its self is clean and quaint. It's not only fun..."
Anna Dentlinger
"Variety of flavors. Many toppings. Priced right. Good location. Ample seating space. Courteous staff. What else do you want? Highly..."
Kriti Anand
"New style of ice cream shop, it was crowded when I went there but it worths because you can see the ingredients of your choice of ice cream how they..."
Banan SM
"Great taste as the service, definitely will recommend to friends! The owner really care about the customers’ feedback. Really..."
wang veronica
"Really good ice-cream...... Very interesting to watch them make..."
Ezra Martin
"This was our 1st visit. Very friendly staff and very unique and yummy ice..."
BreAnne Halloran
Dumpling Darling
Dumpling Darling
90/100 (1370 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Korean
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
"My first visit to DD was several weeks ago; I passed by the shop and thought it might be a decent place to check out. The dumplings were solid..."
Alex Bates
"The cutest lil' spot ever! Highly recommend Dumpling Darling for anyone who loves dumplings (obviously) with a fusion twist. Very lovely staff; so..."
Shelbi Hanson
"First time going here, food was great! Tried a little of everything. Dumplings and ramen salad was the best, the bun was also on point. Service was..."
Kyle Peterson
"Went to DD for lunch today (first time). I can’t rave enough about how good it was. Nice, polite person at the counter who explained different..."
Cristina Leonard
"Amazing food! Small place but the food is what matters! Only been here a few times but it has been amazing! I love that they have many vegetarian and..."
Karuna Rani Gupta
"Hard not to give this place five stars. Recently just moved to California (which has great food) and I find myself STILL missing Dumpling Darling!..."
Faith Wenger
"The beautiful variety of flavors and options for all sorts of diets and palates make this a great stop for just about anyone. Every time I walk in I..."
Eric Intlekofer
"Such a good food experience. Soup dumplings are the best thing there and the taro ice cream mochi was on point. Now they just need to get those at..."
Serena McCoy
"Words cannot describe how much I love this restaurant, the food they serve, and the lovely human beings running it � The food is made with..."
Flora Duff
"Great concept by a lovely local couple that has traveled the world together and was inspired to share their love of dumplings with IC after great..."
Kelly Valentine
"The food here is phenomenal, the people who own it are amazing, and it's a great experience! Definitely..."
Zach Wahls
"The concept of the product and brand are outstanding, I would recommend anyone visiting Iowa City to stop by! The dumplings are absolutely..."
Sarah Geniesse Wojtila
"Damn that food was good!!! Anyone with a little curiosity and willingness to try new things will not go unrewarded at this place. Wish i would have..."
Nate Swetalla
"We loved this place! We will definitely be back. And I'd have to say what a cute little restaurant you..."
Desziy Merrifield
"The best in the business!! Always have to go when I'm in town. Love this..."
Liz Stoler
"Their vegan options are to die for! Will keep coming..."
Angel Jeancarlo
"Delicious food! We tried two vegetarian things and were impressed with both. Very nice customer service. Love that they compost..."
Danielle Oakes
"Food is delicious!!! We even had it delivered via grub hub and it still tasted great once it got to our..."
Kristina Rappaport
"Dumpling Darling rules! The staff is great and the selections enhance an already stellar dining scene here in Iowa..."
Lucas Benson
"I couldn't be happier with the addition of Dumpling Darling to downtown Iowa City. Thoughtful and creative ideas applied to some of my favorite..."
Garret Lorensen
"This place is great! The dumplings taste awesome and it's cool to watch them being made in front of you! Can't wait to be back in Iowa City for..."
Sean Pietri
"Had one of the best meals of my life last night - your dumplings are truly delightful. We will definitely be dining here again!!..."
Jim Kinney
"Dumpling Darling catered the Maggie's Farm Employee Christmas Party I attended this evening and everything was delicious!!! What a nice..."
Brenda Strief
"The dumplings were fabulous . Staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely come back. Thank you for a great..."
Jeanne Tanquary Egizio
"Eating at the stall at newbo market every time the wife and I go there and we've been meaning to come to their actual brick and mortar store......."
Chris McCoy
"My daughter and I stopped in and just loved everything!! And great..."
Rick Austin
"Flavorful! Delicious! We will be back! Daughter �..."
Laura Conner Soride
"Fantastic food, fantastic service, love seeing someone's passion and dream coming true and nailing..."
Brennen Smart
"Great place, great food and great..."
Jerome Leclere
"This joint rocks. Outstanding food, really cool..."
Tim Stopulos
"Dumpling darling offers a wide range of delicious offerings. We enjoyed the bibimbap, pierogies, chipotle tofu, and pork soup. Oh, and the fried..."
Katie Me
"Great little place with awesome delicious food! I did not like that I had to kill 4 flies while eating inside the restaurant though. Please work on..."
M RR
"I loved the Kimchi mandu...I really like it that they have so many vegetarian options, and the fusion that they've introduced into the flavours works..."
Malavika Deodhar
"A restaurant that specializes in dumplings? There is an interesting menu offered here. They have quite a variety of fried and steamed dumplings...."
Miranda Steier
"My husband and I stopped in for dinner on our way through town. We were looking for something different and delicious and we sure did find it! The..."
Lydia Johnson (ShutterBugLyd)
"Stopped here for dinner while visiting the university. Was looking for something unique, something that was not pizza and burgers and was not..."
Lilly Lueck
"I wasn't sure how I'd feel when I went here, it was either going to be very good or very 'meh'. I am delighted to say this was a VERY good on many..."
Kat
Estela's Fresh Mex
Estela's Fresh Mex
89/100 (585 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Fast food
Mexican
Mexican
Southwestern
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burrito
Tortillas
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Fast food
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is the best place for Mexican in Iowa City, hands down. The staff is always friendly, decor is nice and well lit, and the food is amazing. I..."
Todd Pruner
"From tortillas better than Pancheros, to customer service that is a step above, I 6/5 recommend Estela's! By far the best Mexican food in Iowa City..."
Kaylin Brokaw
"Seriously the best quick Mexican food I’ve ever had! I already don’t like panch but wow Estella’s blows them out of the..."
Jessica Schneider
"Street taco style and fantastic flavor! Great alternative to..."
Tracy Nelson
"I wasn't sure we needed another fresh mex place in Iowa City. I was wrong. Estela's fills a void I didn't know IC had. The salsa verde was delicious...."
Raychel Vasseur
"Great food. Love the fresh tortilla. Better than Chipotle or..."
Kelly Stephen
"So delish! Great food at great prices...so good and so..."
Polly Brown
"The employees we’re very friendly, food was amazing! We will definitely be going back again!!..."
Yasar Ijaz
"Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. Flavor is amazing. Grilled to order. Beats Pancheros and Chipotle hands..."
Chris Sosa
"Best quesadillas in town! Nothing beats fresh made..."
Grace DelaPaz Hamm
Brueggers
Brueggers
86/100 (741 ratings)
Restaurants
Bakeries
American
Fast Food
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Bagels
American
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The location was conveniently close to Mercy hospital. I enjoyed the ham egg and cheese bagel i ordered and the service was quick as..."
Dave Amhof
"Super friendly and talkative waitstaff, she made my morning wake up all that much more..."
Gezwa Groves
"I always love the different variety of bagels available here along with various options for cream spreads. Jalapeno is my favourite spread and..."
Poorvika U Bhat
"Their dinning area is closed so you can't sit and eat which is very..."
Emily Rouse
"Super delicious lox and bacon..."
Rodney Yoswig
Timmy Flynn's Red Pepper Deli & Grill
Timmy Flynn's Red Pepper Deli & Grill
83/100 (410 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
"I brought my parents here while they were in town and we shared both kinds of breakfast hash. We also split a scone and took a cinnamon roll and a..."
Emily Light Edrington
"Good parking, wonderful service and exceptional food. Oh, and yay for..."
Sharon Clark Gingerich
"love love this place!! Service is fast and friendly except for the one time the girl was not very cheerful. I love their..."
Jennifer Holstad
"The vegetable hash is amazing. As are the cinnamon..."
Barb Kinsinger Miller
"Best place to buy a sandwich. That's all you could ever need to..."
Ethan Brown
"Enjoy eating chili and baked potatoes at my friend, Timmy Flynn's..."
Mitch Swinton
"Best in Iowa city ...always good everytime I stop..."
Heath Vaughn
Pancheros Mexican Grill
78/100 (1438 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Fast food
Mexican
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Tortillas
Queso
Sit down
Mexican
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"I have never been to a Pancheros before. Wow, what an experience. Lived up to the hype. I am not really a fan of chipotle, but I am definitely a fan..."
Andrew Allen
"As a Minnesotan, I hate the Hawkeyes but at least this campus has a Pancheros. I almost prefer it over Chipotle due to the fact this restaurant makes..."
Julia Eilers
Pancheros Mexican Grill
Pancheros Mexican Grill
77/100 (1603 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
Fast Food
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Tortillas
Mexican
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Excellent food, very clean restaurant, service with a..."
Patty Ross Beal
"Best build-your-own burritos. Best rice, best queso, best tortillas. Love that they press each tortilla from dough in front of you. Sadly, this..."
Jill McConnell
"Last night my Husband and I visited Pancheros on RIverside drive. We were served by the most fun/professional/proficient and polite employees I have..."
Gabbie Hill
Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company
77/100 (805 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Fast food
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Noodle
Asian
Japanese
Fast food
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The mac and cheese with meatballs is always..."
Kristina Weiler
"Love love..."
Teresa Murray
"Five stars for great customer service. I have never had an issue with anything I have ordered from Noodles & Co in the past, but on my most recent..."
Ann Santos
"I order Noodles at least once a week (for a year now) and have always had a good experience. From the staff to the food, it's all been good! I've..."
Hillary Bock Finley
"Ate here and it was hood as always. My food was ready when we got there since we ordered online. However, they did say that there was an hour long..."
Evan C
"I really like this restaurant. The person who was taking orders today clearly didn't know the store menu. I've order a kids meal with cauliflower..."
Evelyn Young