25 Essential Cedar Rapids Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Cedar Rapids.
Cobble Hill
Iowa
Creative, seasonal New American plates & specialty cocktails offered in a vintage-chic setting.
Perkins American Food Co.
Iowa
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Taste Of India
Iowa
Large plates of Indian staples served in a peaceful setting with a lunchtime buffet.
El Super Burrito & Lupita's
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
A mix of traditional Mexican fare & street eats like burritos & fajitas, plus in-house baked goods.
Perkins American Food Co.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Nick's Bar & Grill
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Serves local specialty.
Roscoe's Pizza
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Tommy's West Restaurant
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Unassuming strip-mall restaurant serving breakfast, sandwiches, pasta & American dinners.
Casa Las Glorias
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
This festive Mexican restaurant offers a wide range of traditional fare, plus a full bar with TVs.
The Red Frog
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Compact, straightforward watering hole with a sizable menu of pizzas, burgers, snacks & subs.
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Counter-service deli chain crafting hearty signature subs, salads & kids' meals in a casual setting.
Firehouse Subs Westdale Mall
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Counter-serve sandwich chain offering made-to-order hot & cold subs, plus a variety of hot sauces.
Mikhael's
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Unpretentious kitchen serving typical American eats such as omelets & burgers for breakfast & lunch.
Breakfast House
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
This relaxed, longstanding joint offers classic American comfort food for breakfast & lunch.
Pub 217
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Neighborhood haunt with handcrafted burgers & ample beers, plus weekend brunch & TVs showing sports.
Vino's Ristorante
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Intimate, dimly lit restaurant in a strip mall offering classic Italian fare, wine & cocktails.
Midtown Reserve
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
The Pedaler's Fork
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection.
Via Sofia's
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Unpretentious Italian restaurant dishing up traditional pastas, pizzas & sandwiches.
Irish Democrat
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Classic Irish tavern featuring beer, billiards & gourmet pub grub in vintage setting.
Rio Burritos
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Identifies as Latino-owned. Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails.
Adelitas Mexican Grill
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Casual Mexican dishes like tacos & fajitas, plus margaritas, offered in a warm, laid-back space.
El Paraiso | Mexican Bar & Grill
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty.
Arby's
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Lu's Deli
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible seating.