The Iowa Taproom's food is showcased just as tasteful as the Iowa beer selection.
Appetizers are the perfect way to start your meal with Taproom poppers to Cheesesteak Egg Rolls, Iowa Ham Balls and Fried Cheese Curds.
Want something light? - Try one of our five salads to fuel you during your ride - The Salmon Salad and Asian Salad are a perfect source of protein and greens.
Wings - There's nothing better than a plate of wings and a cold beer. Try our Porter BBQ, Lemon Pepper, or Crispy Breaded wings. Want something with a little more kick? We feature Honey Sriracha, Peanut Chili, Spicy Dry Rub, and our Dragon's Breath wings that aren't for the weak.
Sandwiches that are sure to please. Try the Honey Sriracha Chicken, Focaccia Club, BBQ Meatloaf, and their breaded or grilled Pork Tenderloin.
Entrees - The Meatloaf is a CROWD FAVORITE! Try the Hunter's Chicken, Bulgogi Tacos, or the juicy Iowa Chop.
Burgers - The Maytag, Cowboy, BBQ Bacon, Peanut Butter, the Morning Farm and the All American are all worthy!
The Iowa Taproom's food is showcased just as tasteful as the Iowa beer selection.
Appetizers are the perfect way to start your meal with Taproom poppers to Cheesesteak Egg Rolls, Iowa Ham Balls and Fried Cheese Curds.
Want something light? - Try one of our five salads to fuel you during your ride - The Salmon Salad and Asian Salad are a perfect source of protein and greens.
Wings - There's nothing better than a plate of wings and a cold beer. Try our Porter BBQ, Lemon Pepper, or Crispy Breaded wings. Want something with a little more kick? We feature Honey Sriracha, Peanut Chili, Spicy Dry Rub, and our Dragon's Breath wings that aren't for the weak.
Sandwiches that are sure to please. Try the Honey Sriracha Chicken, Focaccia Club, BBQ Meatloaf, and their breaded or grilled Pork Tenderloin.
Entrees - The Meatloaf is a CROWD FAVORITE! Try the Hunter's Chicken, Bulgogi Tacos, or the juicy Iowa Chop.
Burgers - The Maytag, Cowboy, BBQ Bacon, Peanut Butter, the Morning Farm and the All American are all worthy!
Don't leave without dessert - The Capitol Pie, Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, and Crème Brûlée Cheesecake and others will seal that meal with a little sweetness.
- The Capitol Pie, Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, and Crème Brûlée Cheesecake and others will seal that meal with a little sweetness.
The Iowa Taproom's Joliet Room holds groups between 20 - 50 people for cocktail style seating, meetings, or sit-down dinners.
The Joliet Room has a small patio attached that can be utilized by opening the garage door when weather permits.
The Marquette Room is great for groups of 50 - 180. The room can be divided in half for groups of 50-80, or used as the full room for weddings, meetings, rehearsal dinners, and more for 100 or more people.
Ken’s – a not so secret speakeasy can hold groups of 25-65 in their Prohibition-style basement bar.
The
Iowa Taproom building’s history stretches back to 1882, when Iowa
itself was just 36 years old. Its legacy includes Jaeger Manufacturing
which made commercial store fixtures. From 1916 to 1930 it was home to
Hawkeye Cord Tire Company, the first company in Iowa and among the first
west of Ohio to produce automotive tires.
The
building also was home to Beal’s Lithography and Printing Company which
produced morale-boosting printed matter during World War II. Beal’s was
the only company in America that specialized in the production of
postcards celebrating the contributions of the Women’s Army Corps
(WACs).
From
1936 to 1949, the north half of the building served as a warehouse for
Old Style Lager. In 1949, a major fire destroyed the north half of the
building. It was rebuilt in 1952 and hosted businesses in the
wholesale/retail trade through 1969 before returning to the printing and
lithography fold in 1974.
Dilley
Manufacturing Company owned the building from 1971 to 2014 where it
printed products including book covers and binders. In 2014, Christensen
Development purchased and began renovations to the building, setting
the stage for the Iowa Taproom location. The Iowa Taproom began
construction in 2015 and opened the first week of March in 2016.
Bicycle Friendly
The
Iowa Taproom is no different than the other establishments that Full Court Press and Bruno
owns. They are all bicycle-friendly. They have bike racks close to the
windows and you can walk in with bike shorts and not feel out of place.
Located in the East Village, there are bike lanes and bike trails nearby as well as many of the city's other amenities.