Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Cedar Rapids, according to Yelp

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June 16, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Cedar Rapids, according to Yelp

Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.

Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?

Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.

Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.

While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Cedar Rapids using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. Mamacitas Taco Pub

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 834 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
- Categories: Desserts, Tacos, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Midtown Reserve

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 319 7th St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- Categories: Steakhouses, Wine Bars, Seafood
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#28. Gyro Hut

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1455 Mount Vernon Rd SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

#27. El Bajio Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 555 Gateway Pl SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. Gianna's Italian Beef

- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 375 3rd St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Hot Dogs
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#25. Bari Italian

- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 450 1st St SW Ste 103 Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
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#24. La Casita Breakfast Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 836 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
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#23. Great Harvest Bread

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5070 Lindale Dr NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
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#22. Subway

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2660 Wiley Blvd SW Ste C Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- Categories: Fast Food, Sandwiches
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#21. The Village Tap

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1616 6th St SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, American (Traditional)
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#20. Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 560 Boyson Rd NE Ste A Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#19. Rawlicious

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1101 3rd St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
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#18. The Map Room

- Rating: 4.5/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 416 3rd St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- Categories: American (Traditional), Beer Bar, Burgers
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#17. Loosies

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1611 32nd St NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#16. Old Neighborhood Pub

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 608 16th St NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
- Categories: Bars, American (Traditional), Music Venues
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#15. Hospoda

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 62 16th Ave SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar
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#14. Dash Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 120 3rd Ave SW Ste 2 Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#13. Brewhemia

- Rating: 4.5/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1202 3rd St SE Ste 101 Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- Categories: Cafes
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#12. Lightworks Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 7th Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- Categories: Cafes
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#11. Crosby's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1028 3rd St SE Ste 1 Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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#10. SuYu Pei

- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 3200 16th Ave SW Ste D Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese, Korean
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#9. Cobble Hill Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 219 2nd St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- Categories: American (New), Wine Bars, Desserts
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#8. Pho House

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 5300 Fountains Dr NE Ste 108 Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
- Categories: Vietnamese, Soup, Noodles
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#7. The Full Bowl

- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 3rd St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian
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#6. Rio Burritos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4444 First Ave NE Unit 3001 Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
- Categories: Caterers, Tacos
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#5. Rodina

- Rating: 5.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 1507 C St SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- Categories: Comfort Food
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#4. Cafe Saint Pio

- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 99 16th Ave SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#3. Groundswell Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 201 3rd Ave SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- Categories: Cafes, Venues & Event Spaces, Shared Office Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Don Miguel Tienda Mexicana

- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 2127 Wiley Blvd SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. Dairy Queen Store

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 501 16th St NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Fast Food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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