Joe's Place

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115 Iowa Ave
Iowa City, IA 52240
I t is rumored that Joe's Place first opened during prohibition. Officially founded in 1934 in what is now Iowa City's pedestrian mall, "Joe, " the original owner, moved his place to its current location at 115 Iowa Avenue in 1939. In August 2003, Joe's encountered a set back when a neighboring business caught fire and spread into the bar during the early morning. In 2004, Joe's was renovated, expanded and reopened with a second service bar featuring a beer garden and windows that open to allow an outdoor atmosphere throughout the entire room. Now, after one fire, several remodelings, an infinite number of staff turnovers and over 75 years of customer service, Joe's Place continues to celebrate its spot as an Iowa City institution.

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3.566 reviews
Olivia C.
9/6/2025

Listen, I dealt with this blonde bitch named Keegan. But I use bitch in the best way. SHE WASS THE ABSOLUTE BEST WAITRESS IVE EVER HAD. SHES AWESOME. Seriously, I will be coming back to joes just...

Mickey C.
8/30/2025

Best fucking service, buddy named JD!! ALSO BARTENDER NAMED Stacy,, fucking phenomenal service !!!! I came in from Chicago, these two, TOP NOTCH

Ben W.
5/15/2025

Generally we have no issues here. However, last evening, the bartender upstairs was incredibly rude to us. Atmosphere is always the best but service was terrible. I will happily tell my friends...

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Mollie G.
3/17/2024

Our waitress was super nice. Loved the outdoor patio seating that they have on the roof!

A W.
7/20/2024

During our visit today, server Lexie took care of our table. Before being seated, we went to the bar where we witnessed a glass break in the ice. When we brought this to the bartender's attention,...

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