Jessi Simon
Brunch is a MUST here! Every item I’ve tried is fantastic. My favorite is the breakfast sandwich, perfect balanced aioli with a mild kick, and the biscuits and gravy. Grateful for the kids menu at brunch too!
Dinner is awesome as well. The burger is one of the best I’ve had and the spicy chicken sandwich was delicious too! Looking forward to going back!
Service was excellent on every visit. The space is inviting and cool with a nice view over the golf course.
… moreEmily Zimmon
Wonderful location to visit for brunch. Great food, amazing views, incredible service. So happy to have a new regular location to add to the mix for food in the IC-CR area. Photos of the espresso martini and breakfast sandwich with the potato and onion hash.
… moreBeth Faga
We love The Lively — the food, the staff, the views! Did I mention the FOOD??? We’ve enjoyed The Lively for brunch multiple times and dinner as well. Every visit, the food is outstanding and the service is as inviting and gracious as you’d expect from the Little Lights staff. We make the drive from North Liberty in just under 20 minutes — about the same time it takes us to get downtown IC and find parking. Make it a priority to try The Lively. You won’t be disappointed.
… moreMacy Krall
We have always enjoyed Little Lights as an event venue. I had my daughters birthday there yesterday!
SO when they decided to open up a restaurant next door, I was so excited. We have been to Thursday night dinner twice and bunch a handful of time. We love going!
It’s worth the drive if you are outside of West Branch and they host private parties too!
… moreMichelle Miller
Everything was amazing. Went for brunch. French toast sticks were cooked to perfection and so tasty. I had biscuits and gravy. My husband had the burger and fries. 100% satisfied with both meals. Also highly recommend the espresso martini. super cute decor and everyone was very friendly.
… moreBlake Shultice
Chef Chris is a wizard who currently works his magic on certain days. On Sunday mornings, his divine brunch offerings are the best I’ve had in the Iowa City area. On Thursday evenings, dinner is excellent with menu items for everyone. And his monthly supper clubs (first Fridays- reserve on the website) are truly exquisite: a seasonal five course meal served up slowly with his thoughtful remarks on food sourcing*, preparation, and so forth.
The space itself is both airy and cozy, with lovely views over the golf course and surrounding countryside. They’ve built something special here.
*he is very conscientious about this, and I appreciate his support for local growers.
… moreSolomon Fenton-Miller
Really great food and drinks! The salads are unique, fresh, and delicious. Highly recommended.
… moreKristin Binford
The brunch experience here was AWESOME. Definitely a cozy atmosphere and great food. I look forward to coming back again and trying their supper club.
… moreAlex Poppen
The food was amazing! It has a lovely view looking out at the golf course. The staff is also very friendly!
… moreDaniel Handler
Came for dinner, but will be back for brunch and hopefully the supper club! Very cool venue and great food
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