Johns Grocery

04/26/2025

We’ve got some seriously fresh roasted coffee beans in stock from our pal ! ☕️ great way to start your day ☀️😎

04/25/2025

🚨NEW DEALS ALERT🚨


Frescobaldi is back in the house at an amazing price. If you’ve ever entertained trying a couple of different beautiful vineyard sites and styles from one of Italy’s preeminent producers, now is your chance.

Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico 2018:

“Focused like a laser, this red evokes cherry, blackberry and orange peel flavors, shaded by iron, sanguine and wild thyme notes. Chalky tannins line the finish.”
91 Points. Wine Spectator

Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva 2021:

“A well-rounded, balanced and seductive riserva with notes of red berries, cherries, Mediterranean herbs and mild spices on the nose, following through to a medium body with fine tannins. Focused and textured with a succulent finish.”
92 Points. James Suckling


We also just brought back Marques de Riscal Rueda’s Verdejo 2023:

“Marqués de Riscal Verdejo is one of the maximum exponents of the white wines of the D.O. Rueda. Made from the indigenous Verdejo grape, this wine shows aromas of fennel, white flowers and hints of aniseed and freshgrass, generous flavours and a fresh and lively mouth-feel.”
90 Points Tim Adkin

That’s just a smattering of some of the good press these beautiful wines have received. Wine has always been a drink that lets you travel the world with the pop of a bottle and at the prices we have in-house, you can travel the world at a fraction of the cost! I’m excited to dig into these beautiful examples of the style.

Cheers!

Zach

04/23/2025

Why are we called Dirty John's? Check out this great video from Iowa PBS to learn the "Real Story"!

John's Grocery, affectionately better known as “Dirty John’s,” is the last remaining totally independent grocery store in Iowa City. Learn about the story be...

04/21/2025

You don’t want to miss the annual Kinnick Derby!

A day full of fun, laughter, silent auction, place bets on horse racing, and supporting our nurses. All proceeds will be donated to the pediatric oncology nurses at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

Kentucky Derby inspired attire is welcome but not required.

04/17/2025

There’s a smell in the air today

Come down to John’s today from 4:00pm-6:00pm for a free tasting today featuring Dr. Dank!

04/15/2025

Look for some news on the Northside coming out next week on Tuesday 4/22 on PBS at 6:30!

We also shot a special on the Northside, John’s, the Fox Head, the Webster, and our Motion Picture “Death of a Brewer” today as well with our good friend Nate Kaeding and Nick Pfeiffer from the CVB!

04/12/2025

Yooooo! Two of our favorite breweries just released this tasty collab! & came together and created this delicious Nuremberg style Red Lager & we’ll be pouring samples at the shop from 1pm-3pm! Come try this new tasty brew!

04/02/2025

This is how we make 2025 feel like 1884!

Shots from our recent location scout to Dick Bro’s brewery in Quincy IL.

Exciting updates coming soon!

Death Of A Brewer

03/26/2025

In honor of Opening Day tomorrow we are putting our Dirty John’s baseball jerseys $20 off until Sunday!

03/14/2025

Finally they are back! We have an exclusive here at John’s brought to you from Austria! We have the Stiegl GoldBräu and the Lemon and Grapefruit Radler’s back in stock!

03/11/2025

Big things happening in a small corner grocery!!!

Huge thanks to the Corridor Business Journal for this complementary look at this fantastic article!

This summer, a team of filmmakers and producers will create what could be Iowa’s biggest movie since “Field of Dreams.” “Death of a Brewer,” based on the

03/06/2025

We start filming soon! Check out what our friends at Brewed TV uncovered last year!

We’re about to make HISTORY!!!

03/05/2025

Had a great time in the old Union Brewery’s beer caves with the lab team from our friends at Big Grove who are working on a really cool project for us!

Stay tuned!!!

03/04/2025

It’s baaaaack! Paha Cider’s award-winning* Cedar Valley Blend cider hits our shelves this week. This Thursday from 4-6pm, catch Mo from sampling this year’s batch of Cedar Valley Blend along with their other ciders, all handcrafted in Waverly, IA.

*Silver medal in Tannic Cider category at the Great American Beer Fest; Silver medal for Dry Heritage Cider at the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition

02/21/2025

Today’s Cutest Customer Award goes to !! 🥇🏆

02/14/2025

❤️🐞Happy Valentine’s Day, love bugs! Whether you’re hanging out alone, with your cat, or getting into a lil trouble with someone special, John’s Grocery has all your Valentine’s Day needs covered. In our experience nothing rings in the holiday quite like a sip of wine shared in good spirits. And if wine can’t get the job done, we always have Wild Turkey waiting in the wings to add warmth to your frigid Friday.

Cheers,

The John’s Crew

02/12/2025

☃️❄️🌨️ WE’RE OPEN! Drive safe, drive slow! ☃️

02/11/2025

Two new Brews From our buddies at 🤤🍊💚