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Restaurants near Kinnick Stadium include Stella and Sidekick Coffee & Books.

Downtown options like Micky’s Irish Pub and Donnelly’s Pub are worth braving the crowds.

Several establishments, including 2 Dog's Pub and Big Grove Brewery, are ideal for watching the game.

Fall Saturdays in Iowa City are more than just raucous football games and large tailgates. A long history of game-day traditions attracts nearly 70,000 to Kinnick Stadium, and the downtown corridor and beyond is a thriving hub for foodies, locals, and tourists alike.

The 2025 football season begins Saturday, Aug. 30, when the Iowa Hawkeyes host the Albany Great Danes.

Here are a few establishments the Iowa City Press-Citizen recommends when in town for a football game, whether you're looking for a

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