BMIE Market 52240
Johnson County, Iowa · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 35,074 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,367 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 15,417 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±653 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 32,230 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 14,526 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $52,960 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±5,102 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 28.6 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $1,047 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±61 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $242,300 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±10,836 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 142.1 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 114 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 52240 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 29.5 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -8.8% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +2.7% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +22.6% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +34.1% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 122 (range 110–134) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +0.8 per year, r² 0.16) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 49 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 63 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 43 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 34 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 52240. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +0.8 restaurants per year, r² 0.16, confidence Low.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 635, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 49 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 62.9 | 63 | 40% | +25.2 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 43.4 | 43 | 35% | +15.2 |
| Market Momentum Score | 33.7 | 34 | 25% | +8.4 |
Consumer Market Score: 63 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 35,074 | 92 | 40% | +36.7 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 52,960 | 19 | 40% | +7.5 |
| Households (ACS) | 15,417 | 94 | 20% | +18.8 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 43 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 2.7 | 48 | 35% | +16.9 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 32.5 | 18 | 25% | +4.5 |
| Population (ACS) | 35,074 | 92 | 20% | +18.3 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 52,960 | 19 | 20% | +3.8 |
Market Momentum Score: 34 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -8.8 | 20 | 50% | +9.8 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 2.7 | 48 | 30% | +14.5 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 22.6 | 47 | 20% | +9.5 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (270)
By cuisine
Coffee 34 · American 32 · Asian 25 · Mexican 21 · Sandwiches 18 · Pizza 17 · Bakery 16 · Dessert 13 · Burgers 10 · Japanese 9 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 8 · Juice / smoothies 8 · Italian 7 · Sushi 7 · Chinese 6 · Tea / bubble tea 6 · Breakfast 5 · Vietnamese 5 · Chicken / wings 4 · Latin American (other) 4 · Noodles / ramen / pho 4 · Seafood 4 · BBQ 3 · British / Irish pub food 3 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 3 · French 3 · Healthy / salads / bowls 3 · Indian 3 · Korean 3 · Mediterranean 3 · Middle Eastern 3 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 3 · African 2 · Steakhouse 2 · Thai 2 · Vegan 2 · Vegetarian 2 · European 1 · Greek 1 · Hot dogs 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 149 · Bar 55 · Café 28 · Casual dining 25 · Quick service 22 · Coffee shop 21 · Bakery 20 · Dessert 18 · Juice, smoothie, tea 13 · Other 7 · Specialty food shop 6 · Brewery / taproom 4 · Delivery-focused 4 · Food truck 2 · Buffet 1 · Catering 1 · Fast casual 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dogs Pub | Bar · Casual dining | 1705 S 1st Ave | open | |
| 404 Social | Café · Coffee shop · Bar | Coffee | 404 E College St | open |
| Acapulco Bakery 1&2 | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery · Mexican | 1937 Keokuk St | open |
| AccessNSM | Café | 4172 Alyssa Ct Unit a | open | |
| Alebrije Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 401 S Linn St | open |
| Annie's Vietnamese Sandwiches Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Sandwiches · Asian | 221 S Gilbert St | open |
| Asia Plus | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Asian · Juice / smoothies | 201 S Clinton St | open |
| Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 125 S Dubuque St | open |
| Atlas World Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 127 Iowa Ave | open | |
| Atlas World Grill Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd | open | |
| Augusta Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 630 Iowa Ave | open |
| Avocado Mexican Bar and Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd | open |
| Bardot | Bar | 347 S Gilbert St | open | |
| Baroncini Ristorante Italiano and Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Pizza | 104 S Linn St | open |
| Basta Pizzeria Ristorante | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 121 Iowa Ave | open |
| BeerBurger | Bar | Burgers · American | 180 E Burlington St | open |
| Best China | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1800 Boyrum St | open |
| Big Grove Brewery Big Grove Brewery | Brewery / taproom · Casual dining · Bar | 1225 S Gilbert St | open | |
| Billy's High Hat | Casual dining | American | 630 Iowa Ave | open |
| Blimpie | Quick service | 118 S Dubuque St | open | |
| Bliss Food Health | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 316 E Burlington St | open | |
| Blue Moose Tap House | Bar | 211 Iowa Ave | open | |
| Bo-James | Casual dining · Bar | Burgers | 118 E Washington St | open |
| Bollywood Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 201 S Clinton St | open |
| Brass Ring Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 121 Iowa Ave | open |
| Bread Worthy Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 405 E Washington St | open |
| Breads from Anna | Bakery | Bakery | 3007 Sierra Ct SW | open |
| Brothers Bar & Grill Brothers Bar & Grill Bloomington | Casual dining · Bar | 125 S Dubuque St | open | |
| Bubble Pop | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Asian · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 201 S Clinton St | open |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings | Bar · Casual dining | American | 201 Clinton Street, Suite 120 Ste. 120 Old Capitol Town Center | open |
| Burger Haul | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 112 E College St | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1445 Boyrum Street | open |
| Cactus 3 | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 114 S Clinton St | open |
| Cactus Mexican Grill & Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 245 S Gilbert St | open |
| Cafe Z | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1705 S 1st Ave | open | |
| Camp | Bar | 217 Iowa Ave | open | |
| Caribou Coffee Bruegger's Bagels | Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery · Breakfast | 245 Iowa Ave | open |
| Carlos O'Kelly's - Iowa City | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1406 S Gilbert St | open |
| Casa Azul Restaurante y Cantina Iowa City | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 335 S Gilbert St | open |
| Casey's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2790 N Dodge St | open |
| Casey's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1904 Broadway St | open |
| Casey's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 206 E Benton Street | open |
| Chicken Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 2601 Highway 6 E | open |
| China Star | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 201 S Clinton St #118 | open |
| China Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 2302 Muscatine Ave | open | |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 201 S Clinton St Ste 112 | open |
| Cliché Patisserie | Bakery | Bakery | 341 S Linn St | open |
| Coa Cantina | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 18 1/2 S Clinton St | open | |
| Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 39 South Dubuque St, | open |
| Cookies & More | Bakery | Bakery | 201 S Clinton St | open |
| Cortado Mediterranean Cafe | Coffee shop | Coffee | 26 S Clinton St | open |
| Cottage Bakery Cafe | Bakery | Bakery | 230 E Benton St | open |
| Crepes de Luxe Cafe | Café | Breakfast · French · Coffee | 309 E College St #1 | open |
| Culver's Culver's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 710 Highway 1 West | open |
| D.P. Dough D.P. Dough Virginia Tech | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 519 E Washington St | open |
| Dairy Queen | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 1608 Sycamore St | open |
| Danes Drive in | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 4082 Dane Rd SE | open |
| Daydrink | Coffee shop | Coffee | 125 S Dubuque St | open |
| DC's Sports Bar | Bar | 124 S Dubuque St | open | |
| Deadwood Tavern | Bar | 6 S Dubuque St | open | |
| Deluxe Cakes and Pastries | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 812 S Summit St | open |
| Diamond Dave's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1600 Sycamore St | open | |
| Diamond Dave's Taco Co Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 201 S Clinton St | open | |
| Donnelly's Pub | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 110 E College St | open |
| Donutland | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 1681 S 1st Ave | open |
| Dublin Underground | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 5 S Dubuque St | open |
| Dumpling Darling | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 213 Iowa Ave | open | |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 8 S Clinton St | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 2580 Naples Ave SW | open |
| Eckhardt Management | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1705 S 1st Ave Ste Q | open | |
| EDEN Lounge | Bar | 217 Iowa Ave | open | |
| El Dorado Mexican Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1634 Sycamore St | open |
| El Paso | Bakery | Bakery | 601 Hollywood Blvd | open |
| El Patrón Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 109 E College St | open |
| El Senor Cactus | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1534 S Gilbert St | open |
| Elray's Live and Dive | Bar | 211 Iowa Ave | open | |
| Erbert and Gerbert's Sandwich Shop | Other | Sandwiches | 201 S Clinton St | open |
| everbowl | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 312 S Madison St | open |
| Fair Grounds Coffeehouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 345 S Dubuque St | open |
| Falbo Bros Pizzeria Falbo Bros Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 457 S Gilbert St | open |
| fix! Coffee | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 404 E College St | open |
| Food Republic | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 116 E Washington St | open |
| Formosa | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 221 E College St | open |
| Franks Hot Chicken and Smashed Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1621 S 1st Ave | open | |
| Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Burgers | 201 S Clinton St # 146 | open |
| Fuji Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 1705 S 1st Ave | open |
| Gene’s | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 210 S Dubuque St | open | |
| George's Best Gyros | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek | 213 Iowa Ave | open |
| Get Fresh Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 109 Iowa Ave | open |
| Giardiniera Chicago Kitchen | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 227 E 1st St | open |
| Giddy Up | Bar | 118 S Clinton St | open | |
| Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs | Other | Sandwiches | 316 E Burlington St | open |
| Graze Gourmet To-go | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 345 S Dubuque St | open | |
| Griddle Me This | Food truck · Café | Breakfast · Coffee | open | |
| Grizzly's South Side Pub & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 1210 Highland Ct | open | |
| Gumby's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza | 702 S Gilbert St | open |
| Gyro - Hicks | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service · Casual dining | Sandwiches · American | 1901 Broadway St #1 | open |
| Hala Hala Hookah | Bar | 327 S Gilbert St | open | |
| Hall Pl Ventures Corp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 22 S Clinton St | open | |
| Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 225 S Gilbert St | open |
| Harold's Chicken #25 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 316 E Burlington St | open |
| Her Soup Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 625 S Dubuque St | open | |
| Hyper Energy Bar Hyper Energy | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 115 E College St | open |
| I Love Fufu | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | African · American | 230 E Benton St | open |
| Ichiban | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Seafood | 201 S Clinton St Ste 159 | open |
| Immerfall Investments Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 110 E College St | open | |
| India Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 227 E Washington St | open |
| Insomnia Cookies Insomnia Cookies | Bakery · Dessert · Delivery-focused | Bakery · Dessert | 125 E Washington St | open |
| Iowa Chop House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 223 E Washington St | open |
| Java House Coffee Roasters Java House | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual · Coffee shop · Café | Sandwiches · Coffee · Healthy / salads / bowls | 211 1/2 E Washington St | open |
| Java House Coffee Roasters Java House | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1575 S 1st Ave | open |
| Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 840 S Waukegan Rd Ste 110 | open |
| Jimmy John's Jimmy John's | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 320 E Benton St | open |
| Jobsite | Bar | 928 Maiden Ln | open | |
| Joe's Place | Bar | 115 Iowa Ave | open | |
| Joseph's Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Seafood · American | 212 S Clinton St | open |
| K-BAP | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Asian | 201 S Clinton St | open |
| Kandaka | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 1800 Boyrum St | open |
| Kareem | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 3305 Highway 1 Sw Ste 23b | open |
| Kennedy Investments Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 330 E Prentiss St | open | |
| La Casa Ltd | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4914 Dolphin Dr SE Ste B | open |
| La Casa Ltd | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4914 Dolphin Dr Se Ste B | open |
| La Reyna Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1937 Keokuk St | open |
| La Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 123 E Washington St | open |
| La Tea 1.5 | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 201 S Clinton St | open |
| LA Wine Bar & Restaurant | Juice, smoothie, tea | Korean · Tea / bubble tea · Asian | 180 E Burlington St | open |
| lark and owl | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 221 S Gilbert St | open |
| Le Gourmet bakery cafe | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 201 S Clinton St | open |
| Le Gourmet Korean Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 201 S Clinton St | open |
| Leaf Kitchen | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 301 1/2 Kirkwood Ave | open |
| Lo Gotti's Soul Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 316 E Burlington St | open |
| Long John Silver's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 1940 Lower Muscatine Rd | open |
| Loyal Order of Moose | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3151 US-6 | open |
| Mama's Deli and Catering | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 125 E Washington St | open |
| Mami's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 221 S Gilbert St | open |
| Mammitas Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee · Latin American (other) | 224 S Linn St | open |
| Masala Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 9 S Dubuque St | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 1861 Lower Muscatine Rd | open |
| Mega Bite | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 335 S Gilbert St | open | |
| Mesa 503 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) | 2302 Muscatine Ave | open |
| Mesa Pizza Iowa City | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 114 E Washington St | open |
| Mexico Lindo Grill & Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd | open |
| Micky's Irish Pub & Grill Micky's Irish Pub & Grill | Bar · Casual dining | British / Irish pub food | 11 S Dubuque St | open |
| Milio's Sandwiches | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 1621 S 1st Ave | open |
| Molly's Cupcakes | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | 14 S Clinton St | open |
| Morse Community Club | Bar | 2542 Putnam St NE | open | |
| Mosley's Barbecue and Provisions | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 525 S Gilbert St | open |
| Nile Hookah Bar | Bar | 220 S Van Buren St | open | |
| Nodo Downtown | Café | Coffee · Vegetarian · Sandwiches | 5 S Dubuque St | open |
| Noodles & Company Noodles & Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho · American | 201 S Clinton St | open |
| Nutrisport & Smoothie- Iowa City | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 201 S Clinton St Suite 148 | open |
| Okoboji Wines Okoboji Wines | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | 3570 Dolphin Dr SE # A | open | |
| OLD Fieldhouse Page | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 118 S Dubuque St | open | |
| On The Rise Uoi, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 201 S Clinton St Ste 167 | open | |
| One Louder Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 11 S Dubuque St | open | |
| One Twenty Six | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · European | 126 E Washington St | open |
| Orchard Green Restaurant and Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | American | 521 S Gilbert St | open |
| Oyama | Japanese • Sushi • Teriyaki | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1853 Lower Muscatine Rd | open |
| Pancheros Mexican Grill Pancheros Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 32 S Clinton St | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 1646 Sycamore St | open |
| Papa Johns Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 307 s gilbert st | open |
| Papa Murphy's Papa Murphy's - Jefferson City | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 2300 Muscatine Avenue | open |
| Pita Pit | Other | Sandwiches | 113 Iowa Ave | open |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1926 Keokuk St | open |
| Pizza Ranch | Buffet · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1610 Sycamore St | open |
| Pizza Takeout & Delivery Papa Murphy's | Quick service | open | ||
| Plexicraft | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 320 E Burlington St | open |
| Pullman Bar & Diner | Casual dining · Bar | American | 17 S Dubuque St | open |
| Q Bar | Bar | 211 Iowa Ave | open | |
| Quinton's Bar and Deli Quinton's Bar and Deli Cedar Rapids | Casual dining · Quick service · Specialty food shop · Bar | Sandwiches | 215 E Washington St | open |
| Raising Cane's Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 201 S Clinton St Suite 142 | open |
| Red Avocado | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 521 E Washington St | open |
| Red Bike Iowa City, L.l.c | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 630 Iowa Ave | open | |
| Red Ginger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1301 S Gilbert St Ste. 6 | open |
| ReUnion Brewery | Brewery / taproom | 113 E College St | open | |
| Rice Village | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 223 E Washington St | open |
| Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory | Dessert | Dessert | 125 S Dubuque St | open |
| Rodney's Jamaican Jerk & Bbq | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1104 S Gilbert St | open | |
| Roxxy - Iowa City | Bar · Casual dining | 127 E College St | open | |
| Royceann’s Soul Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African · American | 947 Highway 6 E | open |
| Saigon's Corner | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 201 S Clinton St | open |
| Saj Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 23 S Dubuque St | open |
| Sam's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 441 S Gilbert St | open |
| Sanctuary | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 405 S Gilbert St | open | |
| Sbarro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 201 S Clinton St | open |
| Scooter's Coffee Scooter's Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | S Scott Blvd | open |
| Scooter's Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 3057 Scott Blvd | open |
| Share Wine Lounge & Small Plate Bistro | Bar | 210 S Dubuque St | open | |
| Short's Burger & Shine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 18 S Clinton St | open |
| Soseki Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 227 S Dubuque St | open |
| Sports Column | Bar · Casual dining | American | 12 S Dubuque St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 228 S Clinton St | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 1720 Waterfront Dr | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 127 E Washington St | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | Broadway | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 2302 1/2 Muscatine Ave | open |
| Summit Iowa City | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 10 S Clinton St | open |
| Sumo Sushi And Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 122 E Washington St | open |
| Sumo Sushi Bar and Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 122 E Washington St | open |
| Sun Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 1681 S 1st Ave | open |
| Sushi Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 201 S Clinton St | open |
| Sushiya Hoja | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Vietnamese | 201 S Clinton St | open |
| Swankie Frankie | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 125 S Dubuque St | open |
| Szechuan House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 320 E Burlington St | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 901 Highway 6 E | open |
| Taco Loco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1755 Boyrum St | open |
| Tacoexpressiowacity | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Delivery-focused · Bar | 1210 William St | open | |
| Takanami | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 219 Iowa Ave | open |
| Taste of China Taste of China | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 1705 S 1st Ave | open |
| Teamo Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 121 E Washington St | open |
| Teddy Bear Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 2999 Walnut Ridge Ln NE | open |
| Teddy's Bigger Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 324 E Washington St | open |
| Tequila Cowgirl | Bar | 347 S Gilbert St | open | |
| Thai Flavors | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 340 E Burlington St | open |
| Thai Spice | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 1210 S Gilbert St | open |
| The Airliner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 22 S Clinton St | open | |
| The Bep Teahouse - Iowa | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea · Vietnamese · Juice / smoothies | 201 S Clinton St | open |
| The Black Angel Restaurant | Bar | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 630 Iowa Ave | open |
| The Box | Bar | 525 S Gilbert St | open | |
| The Brown Bottle | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 115 E Washington St | open |
| The Club Car | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 122 Wright St | open | |
| The Dandy Lion | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | American · Coffee | 111 S Dubuque St | open |
| The Den | Casual dining · Bar | 127 Iowa Ave | open | |
| The Encounter Cafe | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · American | 376 S Clinton St | open |
| The Green House | Bar | 505 E Washington St | open | |
| The KETO Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 116 E Washington St | open |
| The Mill Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 120 E Burlington St | open | |
| The Stuffed Olive - Iowa City The Stuffed Olive Cedar Falls | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 121 E College St | open | |
| The Wedge Downtown | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 136 S Dubuque St | open |
| The Wedge Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 113 Iowa Ave | open |
| Times Club | Café | Coffee | 15 S Dubuque St | open |
| Tlc Omnibus Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 111 S Dubuque St | open | |
| Toms Pizza Of Iowa City Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 702 S Gilbert St | open | |
| Tortillas Chihuas | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 3305 Hwy 1 SW | open |
| Touchdown Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1705 S 1st Ave Ste B3 | open |
| Trumpet Blossom Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Vegetarian | 310 E Prentiss St | open |
| Tspoons Cafe and Treats | Dessert · Coffee shop · Café | Dessert · Coffee | 125 S Dubuque St | open |
| Tulum Mexican Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 624 S Gilbert St | open |
| Turkey Leg Pit | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Chicken / wings | 1610 Sycamore St | open |
| Uncle Sun | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 100 S Linn St | open |
| Unimpaired Dry Bar | Bar | 125 E Burlington St | open | |
| Uptown Bill's Coffeehouse & Neighborhood Arts Center | Coffee shop | Coffee | 730 S Dubuque St | open |
| Valerie's French Cooking | Catering · Delivery-focused | French | 1509 Muscatine Ave | open |
| Van B Brewing Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 505 E Washington St | open | |
| Van B's | Brewery / taproom · Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 505 E Washington St | open | |
| Vine Tavern & Eatery - DOWNTOWN Iowa City Vine Tavern & Eatery - Iowa City | Casual dining · Bar | American | 330 E Prentiss St | open |
| Vue Rooftop | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 328 S Clinton St | open | |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1480 First Ave. | open |
| Which Wich Iowa City | Other | Sandwiches | 23 S Dubuque St | open |
| Whitey's Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 112 E Washington St | open |
| Wild About Treats | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 2544 Oasis Rd NE | open |
| Wilder | Café · Bar · Coffee shop | Coffee · American · Breakfast | 210 S Dubuque St | open |
| Wilson's Beverages | Brewery / taproom | 4823 Dingleberry Rd NE | open | |
| Wilson's Pizza and Cider | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · American | 4823 Dingleberry Rd NE #2 | open |
| Winery Elmira | Winery / distillery / taproom · Bar | 5514 Elmira Rd NE | open | |
| Wrigleyville Iowa City | Bar | 118 S Dubuque St | open | |
| Xalapa Ii, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 335 S Gilbert St | open | |
| Yacht Club | Bar | 13 S Linn St | open | |
| Yen Ching | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1803 Boyrum St | open | |
| Yotopia Frozen Yogurt | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 132 S Clinton St | open |
| Yummy Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 119 E Washington St | open | |
| Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe | Café | Noodles / ramen / pho · Coffee · Asian | 19 S Dubuque St | open |
| Zolly’s Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 201 S Clinton St Ste 166 | open |
| 808 Restaurant & Night Club | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 121 Iowa Ave | closed | |
| Bread Garden Bakery & Cafe | Bakery | Bakery | 224 S Clinton St | closed |
| Jianghu Asian Street Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 223 S Gilbert St | closed |
| Okoboji Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1857 Lower Muscatine Rd | closed | |
| Old Capitol Brew Works | Bar | 525 S Gilbert St | closed | |
| Soom Soom | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 210 S Dubuque St # F | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 107 | 85 | — | — | — | 22 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 96 | 79 | — | — | — | 17 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 104 | 83 | — | — | — | 21 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 116 | 98 | — | — | — | 18 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 109 | 91 | 38 | 36 | 17 | 16 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 101 | 83 | 36 | 33 | 14 | 15 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 97 | 78 | 35 | 31 | 12 | 15 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 98 | 80 | 39 | 28 | 13 | 15 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 111 | 91 | 51 | 30 | 10 | 19 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 115 | 93 | 50 | 33 | 9 | 20 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 122 | 95 | 49 | 36 | 9 | 26 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 122 | 98 | 51 | 37 | 10 | 24 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 124 | 100 | 50 | 35 | 15 | 24 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 117 | 95 | 51 | 30 | 14 | 22 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 116 | 92 | 51 | 26 | 15 | 24 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 117 | 90 | 48 | 28 | 14 | 27 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 123 | 95 | 47 | 31 | 17 | 28 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 128 | 105 | 51 | 37 | 17 | 23 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 131 | 109 | 55 | 37 | 17 | 19 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 137 | 111 | 50 | 42 | 19 | 21 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 137 | 110 | 54 | 39 | 17 | 22 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 128 | 102 | 54 | 33 | 15 | 22 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 135 | 109 | 57 | 37 | 15 | 21 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 150 | 119 | 61 | 43 | 14 | 22 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 154 | 125 | 62 | 45 | 17 | 20 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 144 | 115 | 57 | 41 | 16 | 21 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 153 | 119 | 61 | 42 | 15 | 23 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 137 | 110 | 53 | 41 | 15 | 18 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 144 | 117 | 57 | 43 | 16 | 19 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 145 | 114 | 60 | 37 | 16 | 23 | NAICS2022 |