Marco’s Grilled Cheese started as a food cart in the Iowa City Ped Mall on Cinco de Mayo in 2000. Over the last 20 years, Marco’s has expanded into three different food carts and a restaurant. We specialize in quick, delicious food at an affordable price.
Our food carts are a great catering option for any size gathering. Although we started as a late night option for the college kids, the Marco’s Grilled Cheese brick and mortar is now a popular mainstay in Iowa City’s historic North Side. We have a large menu for such a small restaurant. Our top sellers are: Greek Gyros, Mexican Street Tacos, Italian Beef Sandwich, French Dip, & Philly Cheese Steak.
Our carts are: Marco’s Grilled Cheese, George’s Best Gyros, & Paco’s Tacos.
Based on 90 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.9 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
117 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: (319) 519-6777
Website:
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Hours
| Sunday |
11 AM–2 AM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
5 PM–2 AM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
5 PM–2 AM |
| Wednesday |
5 PM–2 AM |
| Thursday |
5 PM–2 AM |
| Friday |
11 AM–2:30 AM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–2:30 AM |
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Reviews
Heather Lewis
Stopped in here for lunch because one our teens is a grill cheese specialist. The bread on these sandwiches is toasted to a buttery perfection, but still soft in the middle with melted cheese.
ariana ajroja
Had Marco’s last night and their food is great! However, I paid $6 for a portion of tator tots and the portion size is ridiculous for the price you pay. (This isn’t a one time thing). I got a cheese quesadilla for $6 that was also very small.
Kaelyn Hagens
Their food cart at 1 am downtown is always a treat, so it was nice to finally be able to visit the store front location. Ham and cheese was delicious as always and it was nice to sit on the patio area. However, the price for the grilled cheese isn’t bad, but when you make it a combo it does get a little pricy.
Kaleo Reese
My husband ordered the Cuban Sandwich and I ordered an Italian Roast Beef on gluten free bread with tomato bisque soup on the side. Honestly, the food was incredibly delicious and cooked perfectly. However, the serving portions were rather small for the cost and the presentation was missing a garnish of some sort. Of course, none of the prices will break the bank and this place is definitely worth trying.
Esmee Belzer
I bought a chicken quesadilla for $8 – this is what I received. Literally not even a full 4 quarters of a tortilla. An absolute ripoff. On top of the incredibly small portion, the chicken inside tasted very dry, like it had been cooked about a month ago. Would not recommend.
Tom Smith
1st time and the service and food great. Philly Cheese Steak..Yummy
Marie B
I got the Gyro and it was really good. My friend got the pretzel grilled cheese and they really enjoyed it as well. Staff was nice and helpful.
Ojas Gokhale
Both the sandwiches we tried were awesome. Sauce is expensive and charged extra.
KC C.
Weas hoping to grab a decent late night meal after hanging with friends…the guy working was slow, gyro meat out of a steam well instead of a spit and food just bland…wasted my $$ …McDonald’s has better meal
Don’t Judge
Paid $6 for not even a gourmet grilled cheese. .10 bread and .25 piece of cheese. Seriously save your money. It’s a waste of time. Highly disappointed.
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