5 Best Cafes in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA
Updated 29 September 2026 · 30 cafes in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five cafes and casual eating spots in and around Downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for anyone looking for coffee, a light meal or a sit-down lunch. The order comes from Google ratings weighted by how many people left one, drawn from 30 qualifying businesses. Each entry covers hours, address, listed attributes and the themes that come up in reviews, so you can pick a place that fits your plans before you head out Downtown.
#1
CITYWALK EATERY
★ 4.8 (685 Google reviews)American restaurant
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CityWalk Eatery is an American restaurant at 102 2nd St SE, open Tuesday through Sunday and closed Mondays, with later hours on Friday and Saturday. Reviewers mention mashed potato bites to start, filet mignon, tortellini and a Dubai chocolate brownie cake, plus a cigar box old fashioned. Several reviews describe attentive service on anniversary dinners and a staff that held a table when guests ran late. The listing notes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom.
Best for: Celebration dinners and cocktails
- Address
- 102 2nd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#2
7 Brew Coffee
★ 4.8 (649 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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7 Brew Coffee is a drive-through coffee shop at 2350 Edgewood Rd SW, opening at 5:30 am every day and staying open late, until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Google lists takeaway, a strong tea selection and free parking, and notes there is usually a wait. Reviewers mention friendly, upbeat service at the window and fizz drinks with added flavors, though a few reviews report orders that came out wrong. Card and mobile payments are accepted.
Best for: Early drive-through coffee runs
- Address
- 2350 Edgewood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5:30 am–11 pm; Mon 5:30 am–10 pm; Sat 5:30 am–11 pm; Sun 5:30 am–10 pm; Thu 5:30 am–10 pm; Tue 5:30 am–10 pm; Wed 5:30 am–10 pm
#3
Café Saint Pio
★ 4.8 (538 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Café Saint Pio is a coffee shop at 99 16th Ave SW in a restored corner building in the Czech Village, according to reviewers, who describe a retro, neighborhood feel. It opens at 7 am on weekdays, runs shorter hours on Saturday and is closed Sunday. Reviewers point to the avocado toast, biscuits and gravy, and flavored lattes such as a brown sugar white mocha with oat milk. The building is listed as wheelchair accessible throughout.
Best for: Weekday breakfast and lattes
- Address
- 99 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–4 pm; Mon 7 am–4 pm; Sat 7 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–4 pm; Tue 7 am–4 pm; Wed 7 am–4 pm
#4
Stack Wellness Cafe
★ 4.9 (223 Google reviews)Health food restaurant
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Stack Wellness Cafe is a health food restaurant at 223 2nd St SE, open from 7 am most weekdays, with a later Monday start, short Saturday hours and no Sunday service. Reviewers mention bowls, wraps, smoothies and energy drinks, with the medi bowl named more than once, and describe macro-friendly options made with fresh ingredients. One review found a rice dish served cold. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom.
Best for: Quick, healthy weekday lunch
- Address
- 223 2nd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–6 pm; Mon 9 am–6 pm; Sat 10 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–6 pm; Tue 7 am–6 pm; Wed 7 am–6 pm
#5
The Map Room
★ 4.7 (1,477 Google reviews)Bar & grill$10–20 per person
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The Map Room is a bar and grill at 416 3rd St SE, open daily from 11 am, with the latest hours on Friday and Saturday. Reviewers describe a small, cozy room under the elevated walkway with a British pub feel, a globe-themed menu, inventive burgers, Milwaukee fries and vegan choices. Google lists outdoor seating, a strong beer and cocktail selection, happy-hour drinks, delivery and curbside pickup, and full wheelchair access.
Best for: Burgers, beer and patio seating
- Address
- 416 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–7 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 30 cafes in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Café Saint Pio opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
CITYWALK EATERY ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 685 reviews. 7 Brew Coffee is second at 4.8 from 649 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is CITYWALK EATERY, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: 7 Brew Coffee $1–10; The Map Room $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for 7 Brew Coffee and The Map Room.
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