Locally sourced, globally inspired

Weekly take-home menu

Each Sunday (except during holidays and breaks), Leaf Kitchen posts a new menu around 5:15 p.m. via SignUp Genius for pickup between noon and 2 p.m. the following Friday (cash and check only).

To see the latest available weekly menu, visit our Facebook page.

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Meal from Leaf Kitchen: A salad with fresh vegetables, crumbled cheese, herbs, and a small container of dressing.
A take-home meal from Leaf Kitchen: A black salad container containing bibimbop: assorted fresh vegetables, including bean sprouts, pickled radish, shredded carrots, sliced zucchini, sliced cucumber, shredded cabbage, mushrooms, and sliced tofu.
Multiple containers of soup for Leaf Kitchen's take-home meal service
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Catering

At Leaf, we design each catering menu specifically for your event or private party.

We offer buffet style, hors d’oeuvres, and sit-down meals for groups up to 100 in the Iowa City area.

A colorful vegetable platter with grilled bell peppers, fresh green asparagus, and diced olives created by Leaf Kitchen's catering service.
Multiple cups of chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings arranged on a tray at an event catered by Leaf Kitchen.
Assorted sushi and Asian-style finger foods arranged on a table for a buffet at an event catered by Leaf Kitchen.
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Afternoon Tea

Two-tiered serving tray with assorted desserts at Leaf Kitchen's afternoon tea. Top tier with slices of strawberry shortcake, pink macarons, and a purple flower. Bottom tier with slices of savory quiche and toast with smoked salmon and cream cheese.
Two teapots, one red and one white, with matching cups and saucers on a vibrant, floral-patterned tablecloth.
A small square cake with strawberries, topped with whipped cream and an edible flower, on a colorful dish, offered by Leaf Kitchen
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Rooted in community

At Leaf Kitchen, we believe that good food creates strong communities. We source the freshest ingredients from small, local producers to bring you the high-quality, globally-inspired dishes that we are known for.

Look for our quiches and cookies at Prairie Lights cafe in downtown Iowa City!

Harriet and Masae, of Leaf Kitchen in Iowa City, preparing and serving a variety of sandwiches and finger foods at a buffet table inside a tent with string lights.
our story

  • “I love Leaf! From comfort food to cuisine, from weekly goodies to special occasions, Harriet and Masae can do it all. Delicious, fresh, nutritious and helpful dietary options including gluten free, vegan and vegetarian. And when you pick up your delectables, there's always a warm smile!”

    — Carrie N.

  • “With so many distractions these days, it has become increasingly difficult to plan, much less prepare daily meals. I'm relieved to know no matter my mood or distractions, most weeks I can pick up tasty, creatively planned and prepared main or side dishes at Leaf. Harriet and Masae make and bake their offerings based on local and seasonal ingredients. While enjoying my meals from Leaf, I'm also pleased knowing I'm supporting a lovely local business and several local farmers.”

    — Maureen M.

  • “When I pick up my prepared food choices each week at Leaf Kitchen, I have often said to Harriet and Masae, 'I know I’m going to live longer because of eating and enjoying your healthy and delicious foods.' Why? Because I know they choose and prepare only and consistently the very best of fresh local vegetables and ingredients.”

    — Mary Ann M.

  • “Our family has enjoyed the food from Leaf for years. So fresh, so varied, so many great favors, and so satisfying. A great “home-cooked” option without the work. Whether it’s the bibimbap, shepherd’s pie, chicken salad, or the holiday meals, I’d be hard pressed to say which I enjoy the most, and I look forward to seeing what’s on the menu week to week. Thank you Harriet and Masae!”

    — Kristen R.

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