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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

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 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Gyro Hut

- Rating: 4.3/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1455 Mount Vernon Road Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Bop's Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 921 Blairs Ferry Road Northeast Ste 130 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Tornado's Grub and Pub

- Rating: 4.3/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 3rd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: American, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Need Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207 2nd Ave. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Lu's Deli

- Rating: 4.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1010 3rd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Delis, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Cafe Tacuba

- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1006 3rd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Cappy's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7037 C Ave. Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Panda Lin

- Rating: 4.4/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 624 12th Ave. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Loosies

- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1611 32nd St. Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Taste Of India

- Rating: 4.4/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1060 Old Marion Road Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Rio Burritos

- Rating: 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5001 1st Ave. Southeast Unit 104 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. SuYu Pei

- Rating: 4.4/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 3200 16th Ave. Southwest Ste D Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. El Bajio Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 555 Gateway Place Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Bari Italian

- Rating: 4.4/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 450 1st St. Southwest Ste 103 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Gianna's Italian Beef

- Rating: 4.4/5 (99 reviews)
- Address: 375 3rd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. The Map Room

- Rating: 4.5/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 416 3rd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: American, Beer Bar, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Persis Biryani Indian Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 4862 1st Ave. Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Wawa Caribbean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 4342 16th Ave. Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Great Harvest Bread

- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5070 Lindale Drive Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Brewhemia

- Rating: 4.6/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1202 3rd St. Southeast Ste 101 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Willie Rays Q Shack

- Rating: 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 288 Blairs Ferry Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. MIX Sushi & Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 210 3rd Ave. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 560 Boyson Road Northeast Ste A Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Cobble Hill Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 219 2nd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Old Neighborhood Pub

- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 608 16th St. Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Bars, American, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Dash Coffee Roasters

- Rating: 4.7/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 120 3rd Ave. Southwest Ste 2 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Lightworks Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 7th Ave. Southeast Ste B Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Mextizo

- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1140 Blairs Ferry Road Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. The Full Bowl

- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1100 3rd St. Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Cafe Saint Pio

- Rating: 4.9/5 (55 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 Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.