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Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids
Java Creek Cafe is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

1. Java Creek Cafe

8.7
588 Boyson Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Coffee Shop · 19 tips and reviews

Macy K.Macy K.: Try their protein smoothies! They are fresh, delicious & approved by Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping!

2. Siamville Thai Cuisine

8.5
3635 1st Ave SE #B (Town & Country Shopping Center), Cedar Rapids, IA
Thai Restaurant · Kenwood Park · 17 tips and reviews

Kris L.Kris Lamont: The Green and Red Curry is the best food on the menu. Followed by the Beef Salad and Pad Ped.

Gringo's Mexican Restaurant is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

3. Gringo's Mexican Restaurant

207 1st Ave SE (at 2nd St SE), Cedar Rapids, IA
Mexican Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Macy K.Macy K.: Gringo's offers the most complete selection of premium aged agave tequilas! Tell them your favorite, and they might add it to their stock.

4. Blue Strawberry

7.6
118 2nd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Coffee Shop · 12 tips and reviews

Ty M.Ty McCubbin: Definitely go for the forbidden fruit smoothie and chicken avocado panini.

5. Mr. Beans

8.1
1080 E Post Rd, Marion, IA
Sandwich Spot · 12 tips and reviews

Macy K.Macy K.: Customize your own fresh deli sandwich with their variety of options for meats, breads, toppings & spreads.

Sushi House is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

6. Sushi House

9.1
2665 Edgewood Pkwy SW Ste 100, Cedar Rapids, IA
Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Valerie H.Valerie Huang: Love the sushi boat for two! great amount of sushi rolls and sashimi~ best sushi i have ever tried in Iowa

La Cantina Bar & Grill is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

7. La Cantina Bar & Grill

6.6
102 2nd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Mexican Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Macy K.Macy K.: Want to enjoy the weather? Sit outside!

Red's Public House is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

8. Red's Public House

112 2nd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Pub · 40 tips and reviews
Parlor City Pub and Eatery is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

9. Parlor City Pub and Eatery

7.7
1125 3rd St SE (btwn 3rd & 12th), Cedar Rapids, IA
Pub · 53 tips and reviews

John S.John Schnipkoweit: awesome bar- great food; be sure to come back on the weekends for breakfast and the bloody mary bar.

10. Irish Democrat

8.7
3207 1st Ave SE (at 32nd St), Cedar Rapids, IA
Pub · Kenwood Park · 42 tips and reviews

LucasLucas: Get the cheese wontons, they are amazing Read more.

Capones Restaurant & Bar is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

11. Capones Restaurant & Bar

201-299 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Bar · 5 tips and reviews

Mark P.Mark Postl: Food is great, service is great!!

Cibo Fusion Restaurant & Lounge is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

12. Cibo Fusion Restaurant & Lounge

685 Marion Blvd, Marion, IA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Macy K.Macy K.: Try one of their gourmet pizzas. They are large, full of flavor & covered in the best toppings!

Zoey's Pizza is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

13. Zoey's Pizza

8.6
690 10th St, Marion, IA
Pizzeria · 25 tips and reviews

Josh W.Josh Wasta: Get three of your closest friends and hit Zoey's. Get a large Chicago style and feast like kings!

Ramsey's Metro Market is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

14. Ramsey's Metro Market

7.6
1120A U.S. 151 Business, Marion, IA
Winery · 5 tips and reviews

Macy K.Macy K.: Ramsey's has great food, but also great products. Stop in to buy wine, cheese & bottles of their flavored olive oil! (Perfect items for gift giving!)

Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

15. Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery

9.2
1441 Marak Rd NW (at Highway 965), Swisher, IA
Winery · 15 tips and reviews

Aly J.Aly Jobson: Cedar Ridge has 14 wines, 10+ spirits, prime rib, great apps & wood fired pizza! Not to mention the beautiful views.

La Camelia is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

16. La Camelia

475 Northland Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Mexican Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

17. Golden Egg

3025 Mount Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
American Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Hannah T.Hannah Turley: They serve breakfast all day. The pancakes taste like chocolate chip cookie dough!

Daniel Arthurs is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

18. Daniel Arthurs

821 3rd Ave SE (btwn 8th St & 10th St SE), Cedar Rapids, IA
American Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Tomaso's is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

19. Tomaso's

8.7
3234 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Pizzeria · 17 tips and reviews
El Super Burrito & Lupita's is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

20. El Super Burrito & Lupita's

8.8
3300 Johnson Ave NW (Edgewood Road), Cedar Rapids, IA
Mexican Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Prairie Soup Company is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

21. Prairie Soup Company

7.3
425 2nd St SE Ste 5, Cedar Rapids, IA
Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Missy M.Missy Mikkola: Try the lasagna soup or chicken enchilada soup... They are to die for!!!

Al & Irene's is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

22. Al & Irene's

2020 N Towne Ln NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
BBQ Joint · 3 tips and reviews

23. Vino's

3611 1st Avenue, Cedar Rapids, IA
Lounge · Kenwood Park · 3 tips and reviews
Winifred's Restaurant & Bar is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

24. Winifred's Restaurant & Bar

3847 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Steakhouse · 4 tips and reviews
BBQ This is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

25. BBQ This

560 Boyson Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
BBQ Joint · 10 tips and reviews
Brickside Cafe is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

26. Brickside Cafe

1705 Boyson Rd, Hiawatha, IA
Pizzeria · 12 tips and reviews

27. Zio Johno's

6.2
755 7th Ave, Marion, IA
Pizzeria · 8 tips and reviews

Hannah T.Hannah Turley: Skip the appetizers and fill up on garlic bread instead.

Chrome Horse Slophouse & Saloon is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

28. Chrome Horse Slophouse & Saloon

1202 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Bar · 13 tips and reviews

Todd S.Todd Siebels: Great food!

White Star Ale House is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

29. White Star Ale House

305 2nd Ave SE (3rd st), Cedar Rapids, IA
American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Andy S.Andy Stoll: 23oz 2 for 1 draft....36 choices, 4pm-6pm and 10am-midnight. Really?!

30. Zins Restaurant

227 2nd Ave SE (at 3rd St SE), Cedar Rapids, IA
Tapas Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Macy K.Macy K.: Spend some time perusing their lunch, dinner and brunch menus all in a small plate format.

Jambayz Island Grill is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

31. Jambayz Island Grill

305 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Caribbean Restaurant · 1 tip

Dakota C.Dakota Crosswhite: The spring rolls are amazing

Deb's Ice Cream & Deli is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

32. Deb's Ice Cream & Deli

7.5
215 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Deli · 7 tips and reviews

Ross S.Ross Stimart: Ask about the happy hour ice cream special

White Star Ale House is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

33. White Star Ale House

305 2nd Ave SE (3rd st), Cedar Rapids, IA
American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

leslie v.leslie vanbogart: Happy hour 10 to midnight great beer selection!

Salsa Del Rio is one of Must-visit Food in Cedar Rapids.

34. Salsa Del Rio

209 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Burrito Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Jeremy B.Jeremy Bys: Try something with Al Pastor in it. It's AWESOME!!!