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With 11 Cheesy And Gooey Variations, This Grilled Cheese Joint In Iowa Is A Delicious Local Favorite

In Iowa City, tasty comfort food is easy to find, even late at night. Marco’s Grilled Cheese serves up 11 delicious variations on this classic sandwich, including a couple that are pretty unusual. The restaurant Is located near the University of Iowa and is a campus favorite, fueling students and locals at all hours. Here’s why you need to pay Marco’s a visit.

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If you're looking for fast and easy take out food in Iowa City, Marco's is hard to beat.
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In 2000, Marco's started as a food cart on the Iowa City "Ped Mall" that became a late-night dining option for college students and local residents. The business still operates three carts in the city.
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The cart was such a big hit, Marco's opened a cozy brick and mortar location.
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The restaurant is open until 2 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. It's a small restaurant but it has a big menu.
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The restaurant has some delicious options. Order a classic, or choose variations with hot peppers, tomatoes or ham. There are also sandwiches like Reubens, Philly cheesesteaks, and spicy Italian beefs on the menu.
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If you're a fan of rye bread and melted cheese, you're in luck at Marco's.
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There are a few unusual things on the menu, including a mac n' cheese grilled cheese. The "Birdman" is another one you won't see on any other menu - it's a quesadilla tucked inside a grilled cheese!
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While grilled cheese put Marco’s on the map, it has a lot of other menu options that are very popular with locals, including Greek gyros, Mexican street tacos, and French dip sandwiches. Customers rave about the restaurant’s great service – they are incredibly fast, so you won’t have to wait long for your melted masterpiece to arrive! Still hungry? Here are 14 restaurants that belong on your bucket list.

Address: 117 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA