Corridor Favorites: Top Local Businesses in 2025

For the past 20 years, the folks at the Corridor Business Journal in Cedar Rapids have recognized the best businesses in the Corridor. And each year, the winners aren't selected by a panel of judges; they are voted on by you!

This year's list features 53 different categories, including everything from best dentist to best new restaurant. Hospitals, entertainment venues, and banks are also included. You can view the entire list of winners HERE.

Here are just a few highlights and some winning businesses you probably recognize!

Best Place for a Business Lunch

1. Black Sheep Social Club
2. Big Grove - Cedar Rapids
3. Class Act - Kirkwood

Best Cultural Attraction

1. Brucemore
2. National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library
3. African American Museum of Iowa

Best Auto Dealer

1. Cedar Rapids Toyota
2. McGrath Family of Dealerships
3. Junge Automotive Groups

Best Brewery/Winery/Distillery

1. Cedar Ridge Distillery
2. Big Grover Brewery
3. Lion Bridge Brewery

Best Fine Arts Venue

1. CSPS Hall
2. Paramount Theater
3. Theater Cedar Rapids

Best Banquet/Event Facility

1. Hotel at Kirkwood Center
2. Eastbank Venue + Lounge
3. Hyatt Regency Coralville

Best Local Internet Service Provider

1. Mediacom
2. Imon
3. South Slope

Best Recreational Sports Facility

1. PinSeekers
2. YMCA
3. iKhonics

Best Hospital

1. St. Luke's Hospital
2. Mercy Medical Center
3. University of Iowa Health Care

Best New Restaurant

1. Watermill Kitchen + Bar
2. TIE - Citywalk Eatery, The Bar
3. Paper Crane