5 Restaurants Open Late in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA
Updated 29 September 2026 · 7 restaurants in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
Finding dinner after 10 pm in Cedar Rapids can take some searching, so this guide lists five places near Downtown that stay open until midnight or later on at least one night. We looked at seven qualifying businesses and ranked them by Google rating, weighted by review count. It is meant for late shift workers, concertgoers and anyone out after the usual dinner rush. Each entry covers late hours, accessibility and what reviewers mention, so check the night you plan to go.
#1
Midtown Station
★ 4.6 (776 Google reviews)American restaurant
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Midtown Station is an American restaurant at 715 2nd Ave SE that opens at 7 am every day and stays open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention eggs benedict, the Firehouse burrito and quick food even when sitting at the bar. One diner found the sausage and hash browns oily but praised the attentive service. Parking, entrance, seating and restroom are all wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Breakfast any hour, late Friday bites
- Address
- 715 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–12 am; Mon 7 am–10 pm; Sat 7 am–12 am; Sun 7 am–8 pm; Thu 7 am–10 pm; Tue 7 am–10 pm; Wed 7 am–10 pm
#2
Dua Pie
★ 4.8 (137 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Dua Pie is a counter-service pizza spot at 375 3rd St SE that serves thin crust pizza, including by the slice, and stays open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention fresh ingredients, a good selection even near closing and a clean, cozy room. It has beer, a bar on site, dessert, delivery and takeaway, and is closed Sundays. The space is fully wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Late slices of thin crust pizza
- Address
- 375 3rd St SE Ste. 110, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–12 am; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 12 pm–12 am; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#3
The Red Frog
★ 4.6 (301 Google reviews)Bar & grill
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The Red Frog is a bar and grill at 88 16th Ave SW open daily from 11 am until 2 am. Reviewers mention frog legs, crisp fries, a hot honey pepperoni flatbread and a donut breakfast burger. Servers get praise for being friendly and attentive, and one reviewer with dietary limits said the kitchen and staff were accommodating. The dining room is described as clean, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Food until 2 am every night
- Address
- 88 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–2 am
#4
The Blind Pig
★ 4.5 (1,697 Google reviews)Restaurant
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The Blind Pig on Center Point Rd NE opens at 11 am and serves until midnight most nights, and until 2 am on Fridays. Reviewers mention hot, fresh wings, corn nuggets and a strong beer selection, with seating at high tops, the bar or on the patio. Newer residents describe helpful servers who answer questions about the menu. Parking, entrance, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Wings and beer on the patio
- Address
- 3325 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 am; Mon 11 am–12 am; Sat 11 am–12 am; Sun 11 am–12 am; Thu 11 am–12 am; Tue 11 am–12 am; Wed 11 am–12 am
#5
Pub 217
★ 4.5 (1,172 Google reviews)Bar & grill
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Pub 217 at 217 3rd St SE is a bar and grill open until 2 am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and until midnight other nights, with 10 am weekend openings. Reviewers mention pretzels with homemade beer cheese, a Reuben on marble rye, large burgers on brioche, chicken strips and a happy hour. Bartenders get warm comments. Some found appetizers average. Wheelchair access covers parking, entrance, seating and restroom.
Best for: Pub food and late weekend drinks
- Address
- 217 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 am; Mon 11 am–12 am; Sat 10 am–2 am; Sun 10 am–12 am; Thu 11 am–2 am; Tue 11 am–12 am; Wed 11 am–12 am
How we made this list
We looked at 7 restaurants in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then open until midnight or later on at least one day, then by 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, Midtown Station 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 restaurant on this list?
Midtown Station ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 776 reviews. Dua Pie is second at 4.8 from 137 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Cedar Rapids IA are open late?
Midtown Station stays open until 12 am; Dua Pie stays open until 12 am; The Red Frog stays open until 2 am; The Blind Pig stays open until 2 am; Pub 217 stays open until 2 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Dua Pie $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Dua Pie.
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