Highest-rated restaurants in Cedar Rapids by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Cedar Rapids by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Cedar Rapids, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. 30hop
- Rating: 4.0/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 951 Blairs Ferry Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Beer Bar, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Tornado's Grub and Pub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 3rd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: American, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Loosies
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1611 32nd St. Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Cross Roads Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 232 16th Ave. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Cappy's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7037 C Ave. Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#25. La Guanajuato
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3915 Center Point Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Grocery, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Gyro Hut
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1455 Mount Vernon Road Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Need Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (280 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207 2nd Ave. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Panda Lin
- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 624 12th Ave. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Taste Of India
- Rating: 4.5/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1060 Old Marion Road Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. SuYu Pei
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 3200 16th Ave. Southwest Ste D Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Crosby's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1028 3rd St. Southeast Ste 1 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. MIX Sushi & Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 210 3rd Ave. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Gianna's Italian Beef
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 375 3rd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#16. El Bajio Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 555 Gateway Place Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Persis Biryani Indian Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 4862 1st Ave. Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Bari Italian
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 450 1st St. Southwest Ste 103 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Great Harvest Bread
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5070 Lindale Drive Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Map Room
- Rating: 4.5/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 416 3rd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: American, Beer Bar, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mamacitas Taco Pub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 834 1st Ave. Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Desserts, Tacos, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Rawlicious
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1101 3rd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 560 Boyson Road Northeast Ste A Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Wawa Caribbean Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 4342 16th Ave. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Old Neighborhood Pub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 608 16th St. Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Bars, American, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Dash Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 120 3rd Ave. Southwest Ste 2 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Brewhemia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1202 3rd St. Southeast Ste 101 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Lightworks Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 7th Ave. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Cobble Hill Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 219 2nd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. The Full Bowl
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 3rd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cafe Saint Pio
- Rating: 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 99 16th Ave. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.