I loved NewBo City Market. All of the vendors were local and there was a wide range of food options. We went during the Rock the Block series. The live music was the perfect touch for a super enjoyable summer evening.
Elle B.
I can't believe I hadn't reviewed NewBo. The Market will always have a special home in my heart because it's where I met my fiancé, so I may be a little biased, but I love this place. This is such an important and pivotal space for so many local artisans and restaurants to make a name for themselves. I don't drop in nearly as often as I used to so there's always a new booth or featured vendor to check out and it seems the Market is always changing for the better. This time around I noticed a lot more seating for the influx of food vendors and a more dedicated space for the variety of retailers to showcase their wares. Our all time favorites and long time residents are Get Fresh, Roasters, Nelson's, and City Melt. But I'd love to try some of the new places serving bbq, Indian, Filipino, and rice bowls. In addition to the regular set up, they often host events like yoga, concerts, cooking classes, movie and game nights, and more! Something for everyone here at the Market!
Julia Freeman
Great green juice Sunday pick me up!
Kyle Fountain
We just tried the new Get Fresh at the Coralville New Pioneer Co-Op and it is delicious!
Laura Claps
Delicious local and fresh options for every meal. This is a new favorite I will be frequenting.
Molly Crowley
Absolutely delicious smoothies however the prices could be a little better.
Rachel W.
It's been more than a couple of years since I've been here, so I was eager to visit. Upon entering I was quick to compare NewBo to the Milwaukee Public Market. After walking around for a couple of minutes I realized NewBo primarily consists of eateries. I agree with a previous review; this is a big food court. Hubs purchased some sweet potato fries from City Melt and I bought an excellent pumpkin empanada from Paulita's Pasteries, the Mexican bakery. Wish I had bought another. There were a couple of tchotchke-esque vendors. Someone selling etched glass items, I think I saw handmade soaps set-up on a couple of 8-ft. tables, another vendor selling pet items and other things you might find at a local craft fair. There was also a vendor selling some cute clothing. Several of the booths appeared to be unattended, so I'm not sure how you even purchase something when no-one is around. My mom wanted to buy some BBQ sauce from the Bohemian Grocer, but there was no signage indicating where to pay. It wasn't until the cashier from Sausage Foundry returned that I found out we pay her. In general I felt an air of pretentiousness coming from a lot of the vendors. None of the vendors greeted us first when we approached, which was pretty awkward and unfortunate. They all acted a bit too busy to greet customers. There were many people milling about the market in preparation for the Halloween parade, but none of the vendors were on massive amounts of customers. Recommend if you're in the area, need a quick gift, or want to sample a variety of food. As far as being a main attraction in the city, there are a slew of other things to see/do in Cedar Rapids.
Jillissa M.
Cute little market with tons of food options and some homemade oddities. Wish more people were at their booths inside the market to interact with and buy from. The lumpias were amazing. Go get a 5pk and the pork Filipino egg rolls!
Nancy I.
My first time at NewBo City Market was a hit. My husband and I looked at all of the shops and had a tasty lunch. He got lumpia from the Pinoy Cafe and I had tikka masala curry from Melting Bites. Both were very tasty and well worth a return trip. We found lavendar soap and sage bundles at Rare Bird Soap Shop, amazing cupcakes from Shawnniecakes, Nelson's espresso ice cream, and dill jalapeno pickles from the Bohemian market. Looking forward to going back and trying some of the other offerings. Parking is limited but it's worth the effort of finding a space.
Always my favorite juice. Looking into the juice cleanse also.
Tina J.
I was in Cedar Rapids for work and my coworker who's from there introduced me to this market. What a great find! It's set up almost like a warehouse full of various food trucks but instead of trucks, they're just counters. There's a variety of cuisines to select from and the best part is that it is not the typical restaurants that you'd find in your local food court at the mall. They're all owned by local families. There's, Mexican, Indian (which we opted for), Mediterranean, American, desserts, stands for coffee/tea and beer/wine, etc. There are also little kiosks showcasing local products for consumers to purchase like candles, clothing, plants, random knick knacks, etc. Super cute place, lots of room to sit down inside or outside to enjoy your meal. Highly recommended!
Brita R.
I have been to NewBo City Market for many events. I went recently for the Beer Olympics on their lawn and that was awesome to see. Beer and a show what's not to like! :-) The other day, I took my daughter to NewBo City Market on a Tuesday at lunch and was delighted to find that there was a bunch of food trucks outside, along with some tents that you could go in and spin a wheel to earn prizes. When I asked somebody what the event was going on, they replied with a smile: "Oh it's food truck Tuesday". We got some traditional style pulled pork tacos for lunch with quinoa and black beans on the side and everything was delicious. We walked through the inside of NewBo City Market and we were delighted by all of the neat little shops inside. Also on a side note, my daughter signed up for a K.I.C.K. camp at NewBo and had a great time making pies from scratch. A very neat place to visit! :-)
Veg P.
Great place for local vendors and food. However, I got harassed for having my service dog. Never ok.
Andrew W.
Not sure HOW anyone could give less than 5 stars. Great food, with lots of variety? Check. Weekly events bringing the community together? Check. A fun and free place to hangout with friends and family? Check. Located in a great neighborhood with more restaurants, shops, and trails along the river? Check. NewBo is our favorite part of Cedar Rapids!
I loved NewBo City Market. All of the vendors were local and there was a wide range of food options. We went during the Rock the Block series. The live music was the perfect touch for a super enjoyable summer evening.
I can't believe I hadn't reviewed NewBo. The Market will always have a special home in my heart because it's where I met my fiancé, so I may be a little biased, but I love this place. This is such an important and pivotal space for so many local artisans and restaurants to make a name for themselves. I don't drop in nearly as often as I used to so there's always a new booth or featured vendor to check out and it seems the Market is always changing for the better. This time around I noticed a lot more seating for the influx of food vendors and a more dedicated space for the variety of retailers to showcase their wares. Our all time favorites and long time residents are Get Fresh, Roasters, Nelson's, and City Melt. But I'd love to try some of the new places serving bbq, Indian, Filipino, and rice bowls. In addition to the regular set up, they often host events like yoga, concerts, cooking classes, movie and game nights, and more! Something for everyone here at the Market!
Great green juice Sunday pick me up!
We just tried the new Get Fresh at the Coralville New Pioneer Co-Op and it is delicious!
Delicious local and fresh options for every meal. This is a new favorite I will be frequenting.
Absolutely delicious smoothies however the prices could be a little better.
It's been more than a couple of years since I've been here, so I was eager to visit. Upon entering I was quick to compare NewBo to the Milwaukee Public Market. After walking around for a couple of minutes I realized NewBo primarily consists of eateries. I agree with a previous review; this is a big food court. Hubs purchased some sweet potato fries from City Melt and I bought an excellent pumpkin empanada from Paulita's Pasteries, the Mexican bakery. Wish I had bought another. There were a couple of tchotchke-esque vendors. Someone selling etched glass items, I think I saw handmade soaps set-up on a couple of 8-ft. tables, another vendor selling pet items and other things you might find at a local craft fair. There was also a vendor selling some cute clothing. Several of the booths appeared to be unattended, so I'm not sure how you even purchase something when no-one is around. My mom wanted to buy some BBQ sauce from the Bohemian Grocer, but there was no signage indicating where to pay. It wasn't until the cashier from Sausage Foundry returned that I found out we pay her. In general I felt an air of pretentiousness coming from a lot of the vendors. None of the vendors greeted us first when we approached, which was pretty awkward and unfortunate. They all acted a bit too busy to greet customers. There were many people milling about the market in preparation for the Halloween parade, but none of the vendors were on massive amounts of customers. Recommend if you're in the area, need a quick gift, or want to sample a variety of food. As far as being a main attraction in the city, there are a slew of other things to see/do in Cedar Rapids.
Cute little market with tons of food options and some homemade oddities. Wish more people were at their booths inside the market to interact with and buy from. The lumpias were amazing. Go get a 5pk and the pork Filipino egg rolls!
My first time at NewBo City Market was a hit. My husband and I looked at all of the shops and had a tasty lunch. He got lumpia from the Pinoy Cafe and I had tikka masala curry from Melting Bites. Both were very tasty and well worth a return trip. We found lavendar soap and sage bundles at Rare Bird Soap Shop, amazing cupcakes from Shawnniecakes, Nelson's espresso ice cream, and dill jalapeno pickles from the Bohemian market. Looking forward to going back and trying some of the other offerings. Parking is limited but it's worth the effort of finding a space.
Terrifically FRESH! Please go and try it!
Restaurantji Recommends
Always my favorite juice. Looking into the juice cleanse also.
I was in Cedar Rapids for work and my coworker who's from there introduced me to this market. What a great find! It's set up almost like a warehouse full of various food trucks but instead of trucks, they're just counters. There's a variety of cuisines to select from and the best part is that it is not the typical restaurants that you'd find in your local food court at the mall. They're all owned by local families. There's, Mexican, Indian (which we opted for), Mediterranean, American, desserts, stands for coffee/tea and beer/wine, etc. There are also little kiosks showcasing local products for consumers to purchase like candles, clothing, plants, random knick knacks, etc. Super cute place, lots of room to sit down inside or outside to enjoy your meal. Highly recommended!
I have been to NewBo City Market for many events. I went recently for the Beer Olympics on their lawn and that was awesome to see. Beer and a show what's not to like! :-) The other day, I took my daughter to NewBo City Market on a Tuesday at lunch and was delighted to find that there was a bunch of food trucks outside, along with some tents that you could go in and spin a wheel to earn prizes. When I asked somebody what the event was going on, they replied with a smile: "Oh it's food truck Tuesday". We got some traditional style pulled pork tacos for lunch with quinoa and black beans on the side and everything was delicious. We walked through the inside of NewBo City Market and we were delighted by all of the neat little shops inside. Also on a side note, my daughter signed up for a K.I.C.K. camp at NewBo and had a great time making pies from scratch. A very neat place to visit! :-)
Great place for local vendors and food. However, I got harassed for having my service dog. Never ok.
Not sure HOW anyone could give less than 5 stars. Great food, with lots of variety? Check. Weekly events bringing the community together? Check. A fun and free place to hangout with friends and family? Check. Located in a great neighborhood with more restaurants, shops, and trails along the river? Check. NewBo is our favorite part of Cedar Rapids!