Cedar Rapids' culinary scene continues to add exciting new restaurants and garner national acclaim. What was once thought of by many as a "chain town" is now an area defined by the dozens of new locally-owned restaurants pairing creative farm-to-table menus with local beer and craft cocktails. No place is this remarkable culinary shift more evident than in the Downtown, NewBo and Czech Village districts.
Downtown
- Pub 217
- For a late night burger craving, check out Pub 217, which serves food until 1 a.m. seven days a week.
- Cobble Hill
- One of Iowa's most romantic restaurants according to Midwest Living and Town & Country features James Beard nominated and Guy's Grocery Games winning chef, Andy Schumacher.
- Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery
- Entertain anyone at this arcade & brewery, serving house-made craft beer and creative pizzas alongside classic arcade games.
NewBo & Czech Village
- Caucho
- Five-star cuisine meets street taqueria, plus house-made margaritas on tap.
- Parlor City Pub & Eatery
- A Cedar Rapids hot spot with 56 beers on tap, a killer patio and weekly live music.
- Lion Bridge Brewing Co.
- A nationally award-winning brewery with upscale pub food, an inviting atmosphere and a brand new patio, complete with a bocce ball court.
- NewBo City Market
- Home to dozens of food and retail vendors, from wood-fire pizza to cupcakes, dumplings and one of the state's top burger joints.
Surrounding Area
- Zeppelins
- This contemporary grill serves delicious American fare.
Breakfast
- Cedar Ridge
- Named 2017 Distillery of the Year, Cedar Ridge offers a brunch buffet with a view (overlooking vineyards and whiskey aging houses).
- Brewhemia
- Visit this family-owned coffee shop for a belly full of breakfast burrito, biscuits and gravy or today's flavor of quiche. The coffee is a can't-miss, too. Located in New Bohemia.
