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

On our menu you will find items such as to-go sandwiches, salads, snacks, Oasis Falafel products, Pink Umbrella Bakery cookies, and a variety of hot food options (soup, macaroni and cheese, pulled pork, grilled cheese, and walking tacos). We proudly serve a variety of Starbucks hot and cold drinks as well. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free items are available at this location.  

The Food for Thought Café is cashless and accepts Dining Dollars, UI Charge, Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and Discover.

Cafe hours

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Physical address

125 W Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52242

Phone

Telephone

319-335-6170

Food for Thought Cafe staff

Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown

Title/Position
Cafe manager
Martina Garcia

Martina Garcia

Title/Position
Food service coordinator II

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.