Are you at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse Arena or Convention Complex looking for a bite to eat? Look no further! Check out our downtown dining guide for walkable locations to grab lunch, dinner or drinks after the event.
Lunch Spots
There are so many walkable locations for lunch! Try these spots to fill you up before you head back to a conference:
- 350First
- Aroma Artisan Pizza
- Big Grove Brewery
- Black Sheep Social Club
- Bricks Bar & Grill
- CityWalk Eatery
- Cliff’s Dive Bar & Grill
- Izumi Sushi & Hibachi
- Midtown Station
- Need Pizza
- Pickle Palace
- Pub 217
- Rock Bar
- The District CR
- The Map Room
Quick Bites
On a short break and need something quick to eat? Check out these locations for an easy in-and-out, to-go experience:
- Deb’s Ice Cream & Deli
- Gianna’s Italian Beef
- Groundswell Cafe
- Jimmy Johns
- Coffee Republic
- Stack Wellness Cafe
Coffee
Need a pick-me-up before heading back into a session? Stop at these downtown coffee spots for a caffeine boost:
- Coffee Republic
- Craft’d
- Dash Coffee Roasters
- Lightworks Cafe
- Roasters - Library Edition
- Veritas Cafe
Dinner
Gather your friends and sit down for a meal to discuss your thoughts on the day at one of these fabulous local restaurants:
- 350First
- Bari Italian
- Big Grove Brewery
- Black Sheep Social Club
- Bricks Bar & Grill
- CityWalk Eatery
- Cobble Hill
- Cliff’s Dive Bar & Grill
- Izumi Sushi & Hibachi
- Midtown Station
- Need Pizza
- Pickle Palace
- Pub 217
- The Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery
- The District CR
- The Map Room
Upscale Options
If you’re looking for a steak, or just want an upscale location for your group, check out these locations: