Prairie Kitchen Store
Independent kitchen retail store in downtown Iowa City, Iowa.
10/02/2026
We love our pizza at PKS. We love making it, talking about it, and finding all the good stuff that goes with it.
But sometimes you just want someone else to make dinner.
We tried the pizza at Barrett's Quality Eats tonight from their new dinner menu, and it was fantastic. Thin, crispy crust, great toppings. Add in the amazing service and it was a pretty great night out.
09/30/2026
A little everyday art from Japan.
These colorful tenugui are traditional Japanese hand towels made from lightweight cotton and hand-dyed. The dye goes through the fabric, so the pattern shows on both sides—and each towel has the subtle variations of something made by hand.
They’re quick-drying, absorbent and versatile: use one as a kitchen towel, hand towel, table accent, or even to wrap a small gift.
And yes, those frayed edges are intentional. Traditional tenugui are left unhemmed, which helps them dry quickly. The edges will soften and settle with use, adding to their casual, well-loved character. Wash in cold water with like colors—the dye may bleed a little at first.
New at PKS. Made in Japan.
09/29/2026
We’re hiring!
Love to cook? Love kitchen stuff? Love helping people?
We’re looking for a part-time Retail Associate to join the PKS crew.
It’s 16–20 hours a week, with plenty of good food talk, great kitchen gear, gifting ideas, olive oil—and, yes, some boxes to carry and bottles to wash.
Get all the details and learn how to apply at the link in our bio.
And if you know someone who belongs at PKS, send this their way.
09/26/2026
Back and ready for the day! Open at 10am today.
Did lots of cooking with chili crisp over our break including this Butter Swim Biscuit with chili crisp.
09/16/2026
09/15/2026
You are the Hotpot Queen
Spicy dream, a Sichuan supreme
Stop in and give our noods and accoutrements a look.
My Made In Dutch oven was begging for some red beans and rice with smoked andouille sausage this week. How could I say no? Used the recipe from serious eats, but of course made it my own by adding a combo of different chilis and hot sauces. Makes my heart sing Louisiana style❤️
09/10/2026
Things Worth Owning...we're keeping it real here.
Real wooden cooking utensils that you reach for every day. Beautifully made, built to last, and useful.
09/10/2026
Yeah...we have lots of options for handling hot pans. Some locally made. Many are made in the USA. Come explore.
09/08/2026
We have a condiment problem. And some might say a cat dish problem - but we'll unpack that one later.
It started with a couple. Then we brought in another one. Now there's harissa, chili crisp, soy sauce, dipping sauce, and more. Come see what's on the shelf!
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160 North Linn Street
Iowa City, IA
52245
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 4pm |