Cedar Rapids · Linn County, IA

Food & Drink in Cedar Rapids

Scout analyzed 59 Cedar Rapids places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

Places analyzed

59

Matches

20

Typical spend

$35

Typical visit

1.2 hr

Scout-verified spots

CITYWALK EATERY

Food & Drink

CITYWALK EATERY

CITYWALK EATERY is suitable for a sit-down meal or drinks, potentially pairing with an evening event. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and roughly $30-$75 per person for a meal and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$75 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Roasters Coffee House

Food & Drink

Roasters Coffee House

This is a good stop for a quick coffee and a light bite, suitable for a solo break or a casual meeting. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and around $5-15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Café Saint Pio

Czech Village

Café Saint Pio

This coffee shop is suitable for a quick, relaxed solo stop or a casual meet-up, typically lasting about 30 minutes. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for coffee and a light bite.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Kingston's Steakhouse

Food & Drink

Kingston's Steakhouse

Kingston's Steakhouse is suitable for a dinner outing, especially for special occasions or date nights. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours for dinner, with costs ranging from $50-100 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
30hop

Iowa River Landing

30hop

30hop is a good spot for a casual dinner or drinks with friends, especially to enjoy their rooftop patio in good weather. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $20-50 per person on food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Vue Rooftop

Longfellow

Vue Rooftop

Vue Rooftop is a high-end spot for cocktails and bar bites, ideal for a date night or special occasion. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $35-$75 per person for drinks and food.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Lion Bridge Brewing Co.

Czech Village

Lion Bridge Brewing Co.

Lion Bridge Brewing Co. is suitable for a casual afternoon or evening with friends or family, offering craft beer and food. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-$40 per person, potentially pairing it with other downtown activities.

FoodCocktailsShopping
$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Cobble Hill

Food & Drink

Cobble Hill

Cobble Hill is ideal for a focused dinner, often pairing well with a pre-dinner drink nearby. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours for a meal, costing around $50-$100 per person.

FoodCocktailsRomantic
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Lightworks Cafe

Oakhill Jackson

Lightworks Cafe

Lightworks Cafe is suitable for a quick morning coffee or a casual lunch stop. Expect to spend 45-60 minutes and $10-$25 per person for a drink and a meal.

FoodRelaxed
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
7 Brew Coffee

Food & Drink

7 Brew Coffee

A drive-thru coffee shop, this spot is ideal for a quick, cheap pick-me-up. Expect a short visit, typically under 10 minutes, with a spend of $5-$10 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$10 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Black Sheep Social Club

Oakhill Jackson

Black Sheep Social Club

This upscale restaurant and bar is good for a planned dinner outing, perhaps after a local event or before a show. Expect a typical visit to be about 90 minutes with a per person spend around $50-$100.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
LP - Street Food

Taylor

LP - Street Food

This spot is good for a casual weeknight meal or a weekend evening with friends, offering global pub eats and drinks. Expect to spend $15-40 per person for food and a drink over an hour or so.

FoodCocktailsSports
$15–$40 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
The Pedaler's Fork

Food & Drink

The Pedaler's Fork

Pedaler's Fork is a casual restaurant with a bike-themed atmosphere, offering American cuisine for lunch or dinner. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for an hour to an hour and a half, easily combinable with a local park visit or shopping.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$35 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
The Blind Pig

Food & Drink

The Blind Pig

The Blind Pig is a casual restaurant and bar suitable for an evening meal or drinks, offering a relaxed spot that can stand alone or pair with nearby activities. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for a typical visit lasting about an hour.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Dash Coffee Roasters

Taylor

Dash Coffee Roasters

Dash Coffee Roasters is a good spot for a quick caffeine fix or a relaxed break, typically costing under $15 per person for about an hour. It can be paired with local errands or a stroll through downtown Cedar Rapids.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
7 Brew Coffee

Food & Drink

7 Brew Coffee

7 Brew Coffee is a drive-thru spot perfect for a quick, affordable pick-me-up or a casual meet-up before or after other activities. Expect to spend 10 minutes and $5-10 per person for a drink and a small bite.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$10 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Brewhemia

Oakhill Jackson

Brewhemia

Brewhemia is good for a casual solo or group outing, offering coffee and food during the day and transitioning to a bar with craft beer and appetizers in the evening. Expect to spend $10-$25 per person for a visit of about an hour.

FoodShoppingCocktails
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
30hop

Food & Drink

30hop

30hop is suitable for a casual meal or drinks with friends and family, often paired with other activities in the area. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-45 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$20–$45 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Tin Roost

Wickham

Tin Roost

Tin Roost is a good stop for a casual meal or drinks with friends and family, expecting to spend 1.5-2 hours. Plan for around $15-35 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Pickle Palace

Taylor

Pickle Palace

Pickle Palace is a casual spot for food and pickleball, suitable for a family outing or fun with friends. Expect to spend about 1.5 hours and around $15-30 per person for food and possibly court time.

FoodSportsSocial
$15–$30 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking

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What Scout found

  • 20 of the 59 analyzed Cedar Rapids places fit food & drink.
  • 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 50% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Upscale, Quiet, Romantic, Playful.

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