Restaurants near Ely

“we got the cherry bar, 6 kolaches- 2 strawberry rhubarb, 2 peach, and 2 cherry as well as 2 hot lattes off their March specials. 10/10 would recommend!”

“We stopped in after visiting Dan and Debbie's creamery down the street! As other reviews mention, this is a small space with beer and bar food. It has a relaxed atmosphere, good beer, and quick bites. Our kids enjoyed the games they have for all to use and they liked the mini tacos. We will be sure to stop again on our way through Ely.”

“Great service, food, and spirts. Funny thing after getting my bill for three well drinks and three IPA’s and splitting a tenderlion for 65.00 All I can seem to remember is the .95 up charge for a side of mayo. Makes me not want to come back and I really like the place.”

“What a fun afternoon eating amazing food! Save room for the fried Oreos! Andy was the best server! Thanks!”

“I've been to this place twice whenever I've been in the area and have always enjoyed my food and service while there. Anyways a pro for me is supporting a local business!”

“Need Pizza supports local community involvement which shows with their generous sponsorship of The Cedar Rapids Roller Derby. Thank you so much for sponsoring our team and your commitment to community engagement.”

“So good. Great BBQ sauces to choose from!”

“Went here for my wife’s birthday and it was absolutely perfect. Every single thing was amazing.”

“Staff was friendly, attentive, and fun. Atmosphere was hoppin in a good way with great music. Most importantly, the food was fantastic. Burger was juicy and full of flavor. For those pickle lovers like me The Pickler hit the spot with a side of jalapeño pasta salad with just the right amount of spice. 10 out of 10.”

“Delicious food and great service! Highly recommend!”

“Terrible experience, very disappointed with our visit today. We talked about going there all weekend because we enjoy the 86. Drove over an hour to get there by four today because they were closing early. The girl at the front was very sweet. We were very excited to be there and told her it was our first time there. She said we could sit down and order or go to the bar. We sat down and several servers looked at us, but no one waited on us. We went to the bar and said we had never been there before. A guy said there is a menu on the counter but I'll be over there cleaning, let me know what you want and walked away. We had no idea what we were doing since it was our first time there. I wanted to try wines and my husband whiskey, but not if no one wanted to wait on us. So, we looked at each other and decided to leave. Once in the parking lot I realized it was a long way home and I should use the restroom first. So, I went back in, and I told the girl behind the counter we were leaving because no one waited on us, but I needed to use the restroom first. When I came out of the restroom she said to enjoy the rest of our day. Would have had a better day if we could have tried something... Went from very excited to be there to can't wait to leave...”

“I’m only in CR on weekends and I visit whenever I’m able to, the atmosphere of the shop is incredible and kind. The workers are very friendly everytime and make engaging conversation. The flowers are beautiful and we ended up buying a small plant from upstairs and we love it :)”

“Awesome breakfast options! Loved the cinnamon coffee. ☕ This might just be my new favorite place for brunch 🍽”

“From the moment we walked in, we knew it was the perfect place to celebrate our big day. The space is absolutely beautiful—modern, elegant, and welcoming. But what really made it special was the incredible team behind it all. The staff -especially Melissa-at The Hotel at Kirkwood went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. They were organized, responsive, and genuinely kind throughout the entire planning process. On the day of the wedding, everything was flawless—from the setup to the food to the flow of the evening. Our guests were raving about the venue, and we felt so supported every step of the way. If you're looking for a wedding location that combines style, comfort, and top-notch service, we can't recommend The Hotel at Kirkwood enough!”

“I track my calories and an app found this place. The app scanned my photo to count the calories. The sushi had plenty of protein and fit my daily needs well. The restaurant is clean and quiet.”

“Nothing finer then Tiffy Jos diner on a Sunday morn”

“It is a must go if you are looking for a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Easy to order in or to go. The daily bakery specials are to die for.”

“Every time my family goes to the Pizza Ranch in North Liberty it is a wonderful experience. The staff is all so kind and helpful. It’s our number one pick to bring the kids for special lunches and dinners. 10/10!”

“stopped in on our way down to a class . there was 3 of us service place was busy but got excellent service all the way around definitely will be recommending to everyone I know to give your establishment a try!”

“The Carnitas platter was excellent . Good service and cold beer. Fast and pleasant atmosphere.”

“I ordered a custom cake for my best friends birthday. Shawnnies Cakes did a fantastic job recreating what I sent for the photo, and all the requests I had. I wanted a light pink cake with little white hearts all over it, marble cake with cookies and cream filling. It turned out amazing and tasted sooooooo good! The cake was perfectly moist and the butter cream frosting was perfectly sweetened! I'll definitely be ordering from them again!!”

“My bestie, and our friends love to come here. Best place for a GOOD cocktail, and great food. Just sat on the patio for the first time this season, amazing service and food. Dubai Chocolate Dessert was AMAZING!!!”

“New to CR … this was our second sushi stop and it was by far the best! Of course we did the All You Can Eat Sushi option and it was soooooo good. Everything came out fast. Portions were large and this place had a much bigger selection than the other recommended sushi place. Sushi 🍣 was fresh… We left super full and happy 🫰”

“key lime pie cheesecake. The workers are really friendly and knowledgeable.”

“Lila’s favorite. Mine too! Try the cinnamon rolls”

“its actually so yummy and the guy is really nice! I liked the chicken on rice with tomatoes, onions, and lettuce and sauces. I will go there every time I come to cedar rapids!!”

“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!”

“This place hit the spot!! It was so good and so much food I ate for days!! Vegan food was great, and my Uncle and partner ate meat and said the same. You won’t go wrong making this your next dinner date!!”

“Amazing restaurant.Great atmosphere and very attentive employees. We look forward to visiting again!”

“My boyfriend and I shared the elote corn cauliflower, I ordered the sprout sandwhich with side of potato salad. He ordered the chopped gyro cheesesteak with side of beer cheese soup- Everything was absolutely amazing. The beer cheese soup absolutely blew me away. Potato salad perfect ratio with the egg😍 My sandwich didn’t come with cheese ( unsure if it even does ) I added my own from home so no biggie, it was amazing but expected more dill spread. All in all, it was a treat for us with price but we will definitely be back!!”