Always great place to get coffee and do some work on my laptop.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cathleen Vilmont
This is a giving place worth supporting. They feed the hungry. Your tip goes to buying food for those who don’t have a meal. The raspberry latte is delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Logue
Love good food? You love this place. And, your t ooo p is a “pay it forward” for those in need
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diane L
Great food! Great cause, too - as you’re able to Pay-It-Forward. One of the cashiers is deaf, May, but he’s easy to communicate with…if you don’t know Sign Language no worries - just type it into your phone and he can read it and answer you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pica “Tiff Any” Chu
A pay it forward restaurant. Really good breakfast sandwich. Comfortable and unpretentious atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carolyn Wilcoxon
Just wanted to say my experience with the pay it forward so people know the details ✨️. I walked 6 blocks to find this place I was told gives reduced or free meals and was told abruptly that they only serve 12 meals and there wasn't any more available. I had to walk 6 blocks back to where I'm staying. No breakfast 😢. Really disappointed I wasn't even offered a piece of toast. I'd love to volunteer or even start a TRUE 👍 pay it forward experience & never turn away anyone in need.
Melanie W
Great customer service and welcoming environment.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Katy Reiling
Delicious food…and warm welcoming atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katrina Oaklander
Lovely little place with a great mission to serve the community and a focus on helping the less fortunate. Instead of a tip for food service workers, you can choose to contribute to a "pay it forward" fund to help provide free meals to the needy. If you're hungry and can't afford a meal, you can discreetly order a meal from the pay it forward fund.
The food is made from locally-sourced ingredients when possible, and is fresh, healthy, and delicious. Wonderful vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options. A restaurant totally worthy of anyone's support!
Groundswell is a treasure of Cedar Rapids! Their vegetarian options are unique and original and tasty. We love their staff. They are kind and care about what they do.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
James Hoy
Great place for the whole family
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Thomas
Wonderful place for breakfast and lunch. Great food and great people.
Dietary restrictions: They are accommodating for people who are diabetic and will work with you about carb intake and low carb options.
Parking: Parking on the street
Wheelchair accessibility: They are ground level and the sidewalks have ramps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Roll, Sandwich, BBQ Pork Sandwich, Farmer's Omelette, Breakfast Burrito, Strawberry French Toast restaurantweek2022, Sausage Kale Soup of the Day, Daily Brew, Cherry Berry Beet Smoothie, Apple Crisp, Drip Coffee, Ranch Chicken Fajita Wrap, French Press, Spinach Salad, Rustic Mushroom Toast, The Reuben
Andrew Stuelke
Always love eating here food is great, space is neat and cozy, and the staff are always friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Brittany Stuelke
Absolutely adore this cafe! No tips are collected. Instead, all 'tips' are then pooled together to provide meals to those who can't afford to have a hot healthy meal. The staff are beyond friendly and are here to listen and just make your day better with hot delicious healthy food, plenty of drink options, and a good and friendly smile
Vegetarian options: Most options have a vegitarian or vegan option to accommodate diets
Dietary restrictions: Cooks greatly take care of their guests for all dietary needs
Great food, great cause!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito, Farmer's Omelette, Cobb Salad, Daily Brew
Always great place to get coffee and do some work on my laptop.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This is a giving place worth supporting. They feed the hungry. Your tip goes to buying food for those who don’t have a meal. The raspberry latte is delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love good food? You love this place.
And, your t ooo p is a “pay it forward” for those in need
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food! Great cause, too - as you’re able to Pay-It-Forward. One of the cashiers is deaf, May, but he’s easy to communicate with…if you don’t know Sign Language no worries - just type it into your phone and he can read it and answer you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A pay it forward restaurant. Really good breakfast sandwich. Comfortable and unpretentious atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just wanted to say my experience with the pay it forward so people know the details ✨️. I walked 6 blocks to find this place I was told gives reduced or free meals and was told abruptly that they only serve 12 meals and there wasn't any more available. I had to walk 6 blocks back to where I'm staying. No breakfast 😢. Really disappointed I wasn't even offered a piece of toast. I'd love to volunteer or even start a TRUE 👍 pay it forward experience & never turn away anyone in need.
Great customer service and welcoming environment.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Delicious food…and warm welcoming atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely little place with a great mission to serve the community and a focus on helping the less fortunate. Instead of a tip for food service workers, you can choose to contribute to a "pay it forward" fund to help provide free meals to the needy. If you're hungry and can't afford a meal, you can discreetly order a meal from the pay it forward fund.
The food is made from locally-sourced ingredients when possible, and is fresh, healthy, and delicious. Wonderful vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options. A restaurant totally worthy of anyone's support!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Groundswell is a treasure of Cedar Rapids! Their vegetarian options are unique and original and tasty. We love their staff. They are kind and care about what they do.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Great place for the whole family
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful place for breakfast and lunch. Great food and great people.
Dietary restrictions: They are accommodating for people who are diabetic and will work with you about carb intake and low carb options.
Parking: Parking on the street
Wheelchair accessibility: They are ground level and the sidewalks have ramps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Roll, Sandwich, BBQ Pork Sandwich, Farmer's Omelette, Breakfast Burrito, Strawberry French Toast restaurantweek2022, Sausage Kale Soup of the Day, Daily Brew, Cherry Berry Beet Smoothie, Apple Crisp, Drip Coffee, Ranch Chicken Fajita Wrap, French Press, Spinach Salad, Rustic Mushroom Toast, The Reuben
Always love eating here food is great, space is neat and cozy, and the staff are always friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Absolutely adore this cafe! No tips are collected. Instead, all 'tips' are then pooled together to provide meals to those who can't afford to have a hot healthy meal. The staff are beyond friendly and are here to listen and just make your day better with hot delicious healthy food, plenty of drink options, and a good and friendly smile
Vegetarian options: Most options have a vegitarian or vegan option to accommodate diets
Dietary restrictions: Cooks greatly take care of their guests for all dietary needs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito
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