John's Grocery Inc.

4.85/5  rDev +5.9%

AKA Dirty John's. Lived in Iowa City for 4 years and this is one of the few places I ALWAYS make a point of stopping by when I happen to be in town. I remember when their beer selection was a tiny fraction of what it is now (they moved the wine into the former beer section, added a large walk-in cooler, and significantly expanded their beer selection...especially Belgians). They also now have their glassware housed in a neighboring house-turned-storefront. Needless to say, nostalgia certainly plays a role with my experience here. They have some truly knowledgeable staff (as long as you don't ask the newbie). Their prices are much more reasonable than bigger city stores. And they actually are a grocery...check out their deli and find some good picnic items for City Park. It is cramped, but that is part of the homey charm. You will always find something new and/or intersting here. An absolute must if you are in the area.

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4.23/5  rDev -7.6%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 4.75

5/5  rDev +9.2%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5

4.31/5  rDev -5.9%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.75

4.11/5  rDev -10.3%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.25

4.22/5  rDev -7.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.75

4.36/5  rDev -4.8%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5

5/5  rDev +9.2%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5

Best place for beer and spirits in all of Iowa and maybe beyond.

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4.31/5  rDev -5.9%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 5

4.44/5  rDev -3.1%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75

4.42/5  rDev -3.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5

4.84/5  rDev +5.7%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 5

4.57/5  rDev -0.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.5

3.57/5  rDev -22.1%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.5

A small grocery downtown.
They seemed to have a good selection. Nothing blew me away though. Its a grocery store so you can get some foods of course.
I'd recommend stopping if you are in the area.

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4.75/5  rDev +3.7%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.75

Great place, a real surprise in Iowa. Lots of great beer to choose from. Most of the American craft beers are in the cooler so they are ready for drinking!

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4.66/5  rDev +1.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 4 | selection: 5

4.67/5  rDev +2%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.75

4.89/5  rDev +6.8%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 5

Best beer selection in town!

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4.29/5  rDev -6.3%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4

4.38/5  rDev -4.4%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5

It's a little cramped, but it has a good selection and you are going to get decent service. Definitely worth going to if you are in the area.

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4.5/5  rDev -1.7%

5/5  rDev +9.2%

5/5  rDev +9.2%

Always stop in here when I'm in Iowa City...selection is consistently strong and broad.

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5/5  rDev +9.2%

4.5/5  rDev -1.7%