Nelson's Meat Market

Brewhemia

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

Piatti • 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!"

Local Pour Street Food

➤ 302 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-2008, United States

Piatti • Pizza • Asian • Fusion • Mexican

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"On our way back from Wisconsin and we we 're hungry so a friend picked this place out. We were seated immediately and it wasn 't super busy. Was excited to try one of their cocktails but didn 't like an ingredient and was told they were pre-made so there was nothing that could be done, no problem. I got a water while I looked at their menu. Their menu is definitely interesting and they have their own unique spin on simple items. I am a picky eater so I didn 't find anything that I liked. I ordered tots, they were crunchy but felt like they needed some sort of seasoning so I just added some pepper. A few minutes after I started eating my tots I decided I wanted a soft drink so I ordered a Pepsi. At the same time a friend ordered his crown and sprite. My friends drink was brought out, and I waited...and waited...and waited... and eventually I was done with my food and we were paying to leave, the waitress finally says oh I 'm sorry I forgot your drink. I would 've appreciated my drink to go or something to try and remedy the situation, but nonetheless nothing was done. Overall it was okay friends liked their food."

Nara Thai Cuisine

➤ 1725 Blairs Ferry Rd, Marion I-52302-3037, United States

Piatti • Thai • Food • Asian • Vegan

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"We're long time customers of both Nara and Lynn's Thai Street Food, so we were excited to try it after the handover. We went as a family and were satisfied with each dish. My favorite, Green Curry, was almost identical to the previous version. The Masaman curry was even better than I remember it, with the sauce being thicker and richer than I remember. The servers were nice and knew us by name. Our food took a little while to come out, but I think that was mostly due to being busy and getting the staff in place and trained. We'll definitely continue be regulars of the new Nara!"

Bo Mac's

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

Piatti • 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

Piatti • 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."