China Inn - Carta

Brewhemia

➤ 1202 3rd St SE, 52401, Cedar Rapids, United States

Carta • Tea • Salads • Coffee • Cheese

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"My favorite coffee shop in CR! I visited this place for its delicious dishes. The staff is friendly and the moods of the business are so positive. My Faves: Bohemian, egg and cheese croissant, burrito and cookies (especially wrinkles). Love expenses here!"

Sushi House

➤ 2665 Edgewood Pkwy SW Ste 100, Cedar Rapids I-52404, United States

Carta • Sushi • Asian • Chinese • Japanese

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"I visited for the first time on a Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM in late July. The restaurant was quite busy, with only two servers and one host/cashier on duty. There was a long wait to place our orders, followed by an even longer wait for our food. One dish, the Teriyaki Steak, was served 7 to 10 minutes after our three other Chinese entrees. Unfortunately, the Teriyaki Steak was tough and lacked flavor, while both the Lo Mein and Cashew Chicken had average taste and quality. At over $15, the meal felt like a poor value. I likely won't be returning."

Pei's Ohana

➤ 3287 6th Street Southwest, 52404, Cedar Rapids, United States

Carta • Fish • Asian • Sushi • Chinese

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"I recently dined at a fantastic restaurant and was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The menu selection was impressive and the sushi was fresh and delicious, with beautifully large pieces. The gentleman who assisted me was exceptional, being friendly and very helpful. He recommended the tootsie roll, which turned out to be one of the best I have ever had! I regret not asking for his name so I could mention him specifically - if he isn't the owner or manager, he definitely deserves a promotion. His warm and welcoming demeanor made my experience even better. The quality of the fish was top-notch, surpassing my expectations for a restaurant located off the highway across from my hotel. If I find myself in the area again, I will definitely be returning to this gem of a restaurant."

Bo Mac's

➤ 219 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, United States

Carta • Pizza • Cheese • Chicken • Breakfast

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"This was my first visit to Bo Mac's. I had ridden by on my bicycle many times without ever noticing that this place existed, but my spouse visited with a friend and recommended it. I visited on a Saturday late morning, one in a group of hungry cyclists halfway through a 60-mile bicycle ride. It was just passed opening, and we were the first customers of the day. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and we ordered a variety of entrees for lunch. I also managed to find a draft beer that I had not previously tasted, which is no small feat. I had the mushroom and bleu cheese burger with their signature potato pancakes side. (For the record, these are not conventional potato pancakes that you might order at a breakfast place. Instead they are mashed potatoes, savory with herbs, and fried pancake style on a griddle. This is a description, not a criticism. The burger and potato pancakes were both very tasty. Colleagues ordered the pork tenderloin, salmon sandwich Reuben. Everyone in the group expressed satisfaction with their choices. We ate outside in the spacious and shady patio area, which features a raised platform for live music performances which generally occur weekly, weather permitting."

Bari Italian

➤ 450 1st St SW Unit 103IA 52404, Cedar Rapids, United States

Carta • Wine • Soup • Italian • Ice Cream

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"Alright, let's unpack this dining experience. The salmon we ordered was undeniably top-tier, a real culinary delight. However, things took a turn when we requested a vegetable substitution for the rice pilaf. To our surprise, not only did they bring out the asparagus we asked for but also an unexpected side of carrots. Initially, this seemed like an impressive over-delivery. But confusion set in with the bill. There was an unexpected $20 charge. Instead of a simple veggie swap, we found ourselves billed separately for both the asparagus and carrots. No prior notice, no explanation. And to add to the frustration, the cost of the rice pilaf, which we didn't receive, wasn't deducted. Addressing this issue, the response was perplexing, making our request seem unusual. It's basic customer service to communicate additional charges or changes. Especially when you're shelling out $200 for a meal, transparency and clarity in billing are paramount. The exceptional cuisine was overshadowed by the service inconsistencies. I still left a 20% tip, excluding the unexpected charges, but this experience left room for improvement. Future visits should ideally match the food quality with the service."