High Ground Café

High Ground Café stands as Iowa City's only worker-owned cooperative café, embodying community values through every cup of fair-trade coffee and locally-sourced meal. Since 2002, High Ground has operated on principles of sustainability, worker ownership, and community engagement. The menu features organic coffee, fresh pastries, sandwiches, and soups made with ingredients from local farms and producers whenever possible. The café's warm, welcoming atmosphere makes it a popular spot for students studying, community organizers meeting, and neighbors catching up. The worker-ownership model means every staff member has a stake in the business, creating a uniquely invested and knowledgeable team. High Ground actively supports local causes and organizations, regularly hosting community events and fundraisers. It's a place where your purchase directly supports both the people who serve you and the broader Iowa City community.