Cottage Bakery Cafe – Iowa City, IA: Hours, Menu & Directions

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230 E Benton St, Iowa City, IA 52240

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Address230 E Benton St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Phone(319) 855-9797

StyleBakery café

CountyJohnson County

Time zoneCentral Time

From city center0.3 mi

About Cottage Bakery Cafe

Set at 230 E Benton St (52240), Cottage Bakery Cafe is a bakery café right in the middle of Iowa City.

Iowa City has 19 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them. The closest neighbour on our map is Cliché Patisserie, 0.4 mi away.

Hours were not published with this listing. Most bakery cafés in Iowa City open in the early morning, but phoning (319) 855-9797 first is a good idea.

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

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Morning pastries

Blueberry muffinTall, domed muffin bursting with blueberries under a crunchy sugar crust; moist and tender inside.
Cranberry orange sconeCrumbly, cream-based scone with tart dried cranberries and fresh orange zest, brushed with a light citrus glaze.
Morning bunCroissant dough coiled with cinnamon and orange sugar, baked in a muffin tin until the edges caramelize and crunch.
Butter croissantLaminated pastry with dozens of crisp, shattering layers and a honeycombed, buttery interior; best eaten the morning it's baked.

Breakfast

Croissant breakfast sandwichFluffy scrambled eggs, smoked bacon and aged cheddar layered inside a split butter croissant and warmed through.
Avocado toastThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.
Quiche of the dayWedge of deep-dish quiche with a buttery crust, filled with eggs, cream and rotating vegetables or meats, served with greens.
Ham & Gruyère egg sandwichFried egg, shaved ham and melted Gruyère on toasted brioche with a swipe of Dijon mustard.

Sandwiches

Grilled vegetable paniniPressed focaccia filled with roasted zucchini, peppers, eggplant, pesto and provolone; crisp, smoky and herby.
Turkey avocado on sourdoughRoasted turkey, avocado, tomato, greens and herb mayo on toasted country sourdough; a fresh, filling lunch staple.
Chicken salad croissantHouse chicken salad with celery, grapes and herbs piled into a flaky croissant with crisp leaf lettuce.
Caprese ciabattaFresh mozzarella, ripe tomato and basil with balsamic glaze and olive oil on a chewy ciabatta roll.

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Questions about Cottage Bakery Cafe

What are Cottage Bakery Cafe's hours?

We have not verified a weekly schedule for Cottage Bakery Cafe yet. Call (319) 855-9797 to confirm before visiting.

Where is Cottage Bakery Cafe located?

Cottage Bakery Cafe is at 230 E Benton St, Iowa City, IA 52240. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.

What is the phone number for Cottage Bakery Cafe?

The listed phone number is (319) 855-9797.

What should I order at Cottage Bakery Cafe?

As a bakery café, typical picks include Blueberry muffin, Cranberry orange scone, Croissant breakfast sandwich, and Avocado toast. See the full menu page for more.

What other bakeries are near Cottage Bakery Cafe?

Nearby options include Cliché Patisserie (0.4 mi), Fair Grounds (0.4 mi), and Bruegger's Bagels (0.4 mi).