Groundswell Cafe

$ • Cafe, Vegan, Salad

Hours:
201 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
(319) 200-2791

About Groundswell Cafe

Groundswell Cafe, operated by the Matthew 25 program, serves delicious coffee and an outstanding farmers omelette that can be ordered as a wrap. The cafe's commitment to providing good food to those in need is admirable, and the customer service is outstanding, making it a wonderful neighborhood spot. The farmers omelette is a real highlight, and the cafe is doing great work in the community.

Lovely little place with a great mission to serve and help the less fortunate, offering a "pay it forward" fund for free meals. The food is fresh, healthy, and delicious, with wonderful vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Locally-sourced ingredients are used when possible. A treasure of Cedar Rapids, Groundswell offers unique and tasty vegetarian choices. The staff is kind and caring, making it a great spot for breakfast and lunch. They accommodate dietary restrictions like diabetes with low-carb options. Parking is available on the street, and the cafe is wheelchair accessible with ground-level entry and ramp sidewalks.

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Groundswell Cafe Reviews

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Groundswell is one of my favorites and we are so lucky to have them in our community! I appreciate that the organization is so mission focused and inclusive. I enjoy visiting the cafe, catering in meals, attending and hosting events in the cafe and in the space next door. The pay-it-forward program allows everyone to enjoy and give back at the same time. Incredible model, incredible food, incredible staff = incredible experience!

I have had 2 events at Groundswell and the staff has been amazing and easy to work with! If you are looking for a place to host any event these are the people to go to!

We hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner for 20 people at Groundswell last week and it was awesome! Brittany helped me decide on the menu (chicken piccata, pasta carbonara, and focaccia pizza were the entree options for our group) which Jack cooked for us. They made sure our guest who had gluten sensitivity had a delicious meal too. My guys were thrilled that they featured local Millstream beers, along with a nice selection of wine. Great atmosphere and delicious food. Everyone remarked...read full review

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Hours

Monday 7AM - 2PM
Tuesday 7AM - 2PM
Wednesday 7AM - 2PM
Thursday 7AM - 2PM
Friday 7AM - 2PM
Saturday 7AM - 2PM
Sunday Closed
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