Spareme Bowl & Arcade Iowa City Menu
Spareme Bowl & Arcade Iowa City menu gallery
Choose your favorite dish
First Frame
chili braised beef | oaxacan cheese | chili broth
Curried Chicken, Kewpie Mayo, Cabbage & Herb Slaw, Nagi Negi, Furikake, Unagi **voted 1st place in People's Choice Top Chef 2025
brined in house. buffalo | Szechuan dry rub | honey bbq | garlic parmesan
buffalo | Szechuan dry rub | honey bbq | garlic parmesan
falafel | hummus | harissa carrot slaw | cucumber | naan
Served with Boetje's stone ground mustard and queso
Crusted & Seared Ahi Tuna | White BBQ | Cucumber and Red Onion Slaw | Soy Vinaigrette | Scallions
Apricot jam, Milton cheese, house nuts, cornichons, pearl onions, sopressata salami, mustard
Spinach, parmesan, focaccia, with honey mustard
Southwest chicken, corn, bell pepper, jalepeno, red onion, two cheese blend
Mozzarella, Cheddar, Elbow Macaroni
Stop. Sammie Time!
Gouda, Monterey Jack, Sourdough
Slow-cooked beef | ham | pickle | monterey jack | chili | mustard | hoagie
Provolone | artichoke pesto | tomato sauce | hoagie
Cheddar cheese | lettuce | tomato | onion | pickle | aioli
Pepper jack | bbq | crispy onion | aioli
Garlic tofu aioli, lettuce, tomato, radish *Ask for it to be on a lettuce wrap to make it Vegan and Gluten Free
Mozzarella, Tomato, Artichoke Pesto, Basil, Focaccia, Balsamic Glaze
Breakfast A La Carte
served with Salsa and Sour Cream on the side
Yogurt | Seasonal Fruit | Granola
2 Eggs with choice of protein | Potatoes or Hash Browns | Toast
Egg | Avocado | Cheese | with Bacon or Sausage Served on Sourdough with a side of Syrup
Eggs | Pico de Gallo | Hash Browns | choice of protein | Ask our staff about slices - available on select days
Sides or A La Carte
cooked to order
3 strips of Bacon
3 Sausage Links
2 Sausage Patties
3 Turkey Sausage Links
serves with House Frosting on the side
Wheat | Sourdough
Breakfast Drinks
Cocktails
Crown Apple | Apple Schnapps | spiced simple syrup | orange juice | apple juice
Titos | strawberry puree | black pepper syrup | lemon juice | basil
Aperol | Prosecco | Grapefruit | soda
House Libations
Exotico Blanco | Triple Sec | Simple | Lime
Pearl Cucumber Vodka | St. Germain | Simple & Lemon
Absolut Citron | grapefruit juice | fresh-squeezed lemon juice | simple syrup
Draft Beer
Exile Brewery - Lager - 5.1%
Jefferson County Ciderworks - Gluten Free - 6.2%
Big Grove - Hazy IPA - 6%
ReUnion - American Pale Ale - 6%
Bells - American IPA - 7%
American Lager - 4.7%
Contrary Brewing - Honey Wheat Ale - 5.5%
Dry Stout - 4.2%
Citrus Pale Ale - 6%
Cooler Beer & Seltzer
16oz
12oz
16oz
16oz
16oz
16oz
16oz
12oz
12oz
16oz
Wine By The Glass
Wine By The Bottle
Mocktails
Lime | Agave | Jalapeno Slivers | Soda Water
Honey | Lemon | Soda Water
Pineapple | Lemon | Cinnamon | Agave | Cranberry
Pies in the Sky
Red sauce | fresh basil | mozzarella
crispy eggplant | ricotta | parmesan | tomato | herbs
Pepperoni | salami | sausage | onion | mushroom | peppers
bacon | sausage | egg | mozzarella | cheddar
Red sauce, mozzarella, onions, mushrooms, peppers
Green Energy
Bibb lettuce | cherry tomato | cucumber | red onion | choice of dressing
Romaine | parmesan | crispy capers | crouton | Caesar dressing
Grilled chicken | bacon | egg | romaine | avocado | tomato | bleu cheese
Iceberg, bleu cheese dressing and crumble, cherry tomato, onion, bacon
Finishing Move
Chocolate chip cookie | vanilla ice cream | caramel sauce
Cinnamon sugar | cannoli cream
Cookie Crumble, Chocolate Pudding, Gummy Worms
Vanilla Ice Cream, House Salted Caramel Sauce, Chocolate Syrup, Cherry
From a reviewer’s perspective, the menu at SpareMe Bowl & Arcade, located at 404 E College St #101, Iowa City, is a lively and well-rounded reflection of its fun, social atmosphere. The experience begins with the First Frame, where shareable starters like Chips with Salsa, Chips with Queso, Mozzerella Sticks, Quesabirriadilla, and Kareeman Bao Buns set an inviting tone for groups. Moving into Stop. Sammie Time!, comforting handhelds such as Grilled Cheese, Birria Cubano, Chicken Parmesan Cheeseburger, and the signature SpareMe Burger deliver hearty satisfaction. Breakfast lovers are well cared for with Breakfast A La Carte options including Bowls or Burritos, Parfait, Fresh Seasonal Fruit Cup, Two Egg Meal, and Omelet Sandwich, complemented by classic Sides or A La Carte like One Egg, Bacon, Sausage Links, Sausage Patties, and Turkey Sausage Links, along with simple Breakfast Drinks such as Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Coke, Sprite, and Mellow Yellow. The beverage program shines in the evening with creative Cocktails like First Law, Strawberry Sidekick, SpareMe Spritz, PearMe, and Mezcal Flowers, as well as playful House Libations including Margneto, I AM GROOT, and Kirby Collins. Beer enthusiasts can enjoy Draft Beer selections such as Exile Ruthie, Jefferson County Ciderworks Sour Cherry, Big Grove Easy Eddy, Reunion Juice Factory, and Bells Two Hearted, while Cooler Beer & Seltzer options like Pabst Blue Ribbon, Michelob Ultra, Budweiser, Bud Light, and Coors Light keep things casual. Wine drinkers have plenty to choose from, whether Wine By The Glass like Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Moscato D'asti, and Prosecco, or Wine By The Bottle including Lapis Luna Chardonnay, Lapis Luna Sauvignon Blanc, Luigi Baudana Langhe Bianco, Hendry Chardonnay, and Lapis Luna Pinot Noir, while non-drinkers can enjoy Mocktails such as Calamity Jane, The Bounty, and Kali Ma. Food-wise, pizzas under Pies in the Sky-from Margherita and Eggplant Parmesan to Super-Pie Breakfast Pizza and The Classic Pies - Three Cheese, Pepperoni or Sausage-add comfort and variety, balanced by fresh options in Green Energy like House Salad, Caesar Salad, Cobb Salad, and Wedge. To finish strong, Finishing Move desserts such as Cast Iron Cookie, Malasadas, Dirt & Worms, and Sundae provide a sweet conclusion. Overall, the menu successfully ties together casual dining, drinks, and fun, making it a fitting wrap-up to the SpareMe experience.