Food for Thought Cafe is located in the Learning Commons of the Main Library.

On the menu you will find items such as paninis, deli sandwiches, Oasis falafel products, salads, fruit, and a wide variety of hot and cold beverages made-to-order. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free items are available at this location.

Food for Thought Cafe is cashless and accepts flex swipes, Hawkeye Dollars, UI Charge, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

Cafe hours

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Physical address

125 W Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52242

Phone

Telephone

319-335-6170

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Flex swipes

Flex swipes are accepted at this location.

Food for Thought Cafe staff

Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown

Title/Position
Cafe manager

Getting around

There are several ways to get around campus, the Iowa City area, and even get out of town. University of Iowa Parking and Transportation provides more information about Cambus, parking, bikes, ridesharing, safe rides, and more.

  • Walk to IMU: 5 minutes
  • Walk to Kinnick Stadium: 16 minutes
  • Walk to downtown: 6 minutes
  • Cambus: Blue, Red and Interdorm routes arrive every 10-12 minutes during business hours.