5 Best Coffee Shops in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA
Updated 29 September 2026 · 12 cafes in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide rounds up five coffee shops for people in Downtown Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area, including spots in Marion and Hiawatha. It suits commuters wanting a drive-through drink, people after a sit-down breakfast, and anyone needing a seat to work. The shops are all in Google's coffee shop category and are ranked by rating, weighted by how many people left one. Each entry lists hours, the address and what reviewers mention most.
#1
7 Brew Coffee
★ 4.8 (649 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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This drive-through coffee shop at 2350 Edgewood Rd SW opens at 5:30 am every day and stays open until 10 pm, or 11 pm on Friday and Saturday. It is listed in a low price range and has a free parking lot, though there is usually a wait. Reviewers mention friendly, patient staff at the window and a welcome for dogs. A few report mixed-up flavors in fizz drinks.
Best for: Early and late drive-through drinks
- 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
#2
Café Saint Pio
★ 4.8 (538 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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This neighborhood cafe sits in a restored corner building in Czech Village at 99 16th Ave SW. It opens 7 am to 4 pm on weekdays and 7 am to 2 pm Saturday, and closes Sunday. Reviewers mention avocado toast, biscuits and gravy, and flavored lattes with oat milk, along with a busy, retro-styled room. Parking, entrance, seating and restroom are all wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Breakfast with coffee in Czech Village
- 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
#3
Dash Coffee Roasters
★ 4.7 (565 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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This roaster and cafe at 120 3rd Ave SW opens 6 am to 6 pm on weekdays and 8 am to 2 pm Saturday, and closes Sunday. Reviewers mention breakfast sandwiches such as avocado and chorizo, flavored cold brew and lattes, and bags of freshly roasted beans to take home. They also describe fast service and ample seating inside and out. The space is wheelchair accessible throughout.
Best for: Breakfast sandwiches and fresh-roasted beans
- Address
- 120 3rd Ave SW Ste 2, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–6 pm; Mon 6 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 6 am–6 pm; Tue 6 am–6 pm; Wed 6 am–6 pm
#4
Uptown Coffee Company - Marion
★ 4.8 (230 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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This women-owned coffee shop at 760 11th St in Marion opens 7 am to 6 pm Tuesday through Saturday and 7 am to 4 pm Sunday, closing Monday. It offers outdoor seating, a fireplace and delivery, and is listed as good for laptop work. Reviewers mention a rosemary maple latte, its own baked treats and Donutland donuts, plus a comfortable room for weekly meetups.
Best for: Lingering over lattes and donuts
- Address
- 760 11th St A, Marion, IA 52302, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 7 am–6 pm; Sun 7 am–4 pm; Thu 7 am–6 pm; Tue 7 am–6 pm; Wed 7 am–6 pm
#5
Roasters Coffee House
★ 4.7 (317 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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This women-owned coffee house at 1059 N Center Point Rd in Hiawatha opens at 6 am on weekdays, with shorter weekend hours. It sits in a low price range and offers Wi-Fi and plenty of seating in tables and booths. Reviewers mention traditional macchiatos, berry citrus tea, coffee fruit juice and Aztec hot chocolate. One notes drinks come in paper cups and the food is prepared ahead.
Best for: Unusual drinks and roomy seating
- Address
- 1059 N Center Point Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–6 pm; Mon 6 am–6 pm; Sat 7 am–3 pm; Sun 8 am–3 pm; Thu 6 am–6 pm; Tue 6 am–6 pm; Wed 6 am–6 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 12 cafes in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Coffee shop”, ranked by weighted rating. 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, Dash Coffee Roasters opens at 6 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?
7 Brew Coffee ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 649 reviews. Café Saint Pio is second at 4.8 from 538 reviews.
Which cafes in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is 7 Brew Coffee, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: 7 Brew Coffee $1–10; Uptown Coffee Company - Marion $10–20; Roasters Coffee House $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for 7 Brew Coffee, Uptown Coffee Company - Marion and Roasters Coffee House.
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