12 Best Cafes in Cedar Rapids

“Great food, a fantastic atmosphere and the staff are amazing. Love the hash browns with apple butter!“

“I’m always in the mood for Thai food and this hit the spot. Had yellow chicken curry and it was delicious. Will definitely be back.“

“We just had an amazing and delicious jalapeño bacon burger with great homemade fries! My mouth is still watering and wanting more! Always a great place with friendly service!“

“We love our weekend trips to Kismet! They always have creative and tasty specials, as well as beautiful flower arrangements to look at while you wait. Literally the best espresso in Cedar Rapids and the friendliest people. We recommend Kismet to everybody we can!“

“We stopped, while traveling, and Feedwell was able to accommodate a severe dairy allergy. The food was great and the attention to detail made us feel comfortable to safely eat here.“

“Got the 10 tacos + chips/queso deal for taco Tuesday. Was shocked that every ingredient was individually packaged. So nice! I got half beef and half chicken. Both were phenomenal. What a great deal and absolutely delicious. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Stopped at Brewhemia for the first time today and it was wonderful! Met one of my late father’s friends there who hasn’t seen me since I was a couple days old, so we were catching up talking about our memories of my dad. I was so engrossed in conversation that I hadn’t realized they had closed almost 40 minutes prior. No one came over to rush us out, but I apologized as they offered me a to-go cup for my drink and they graciously told us it wasn’t a problem. We then sat outside on the patio for another hour in the shade finishing up our coffee. Thank you so much for giving us space while we talked about some pretty heavy things along with our wonderful memories. It truly means a lot to me as I cherish every moment I get to talk about my father, especially with those who cared about and love him almost as much as I do. ♥️ I will certainly be suggesting this place to everyone, but I promise to remind them of the closing time so they don’t overstay their welcome like we did. 😅“

“My wife and I visited here every day we were in Cedar Rapids. The coffee, food, and unhurriedness of the café prompted happy memories of visits to cafés in Europe.“

“I have been there for lunch and dinner, but my favorite is breakfast. The staff is extremely friendly and reactive to all the breakfast needs, and the food is great! The caramel apple pancakes and the French toast cinnamon roll is amazing. Highly recommend.“

“This is my favorite Panera. Marriah at the cash register is always so friendly and attentive. My food is always hot and delicious. Best breakfast sandwich in town! I’ve tried them at the other paneras but they never are as good. Incredibly clean environment as well.“

“Awesome staff person; We were grounded April 30, 2022, and the only thing open was this place, But your lady in charge kept the bar open and was serving chicken fingers, grilled cheese and fries to Hungry fliers asap along with her kitchen help, with a smile and speed. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! This young lady is a keeper whoever she is.!“

“I saw the stand at the market after dark event in downtown Cedar Rapids and the biscoff cookie boba tea caught my attention. They worked through the line and orders pretty fast considering how busy the event was. There are so many stands to choose from, and this was the perfect choice for me. I loved the cookie butter flavor and especially the bobas. The cup was nice and sturdy and the lid stayed on securely. I’m glad there was a stand at this event otherwise I wouldn’t have known about the business. I’ll definitely be making a visit back to the store after this!“