All the Delicious Things I’ve Eaten in Eastern Iowa This Winter [GALLERY]

It's always a great time to support local businesses, but it's especially important during the post-holiday winter months when things start to slow down a bit.

If you're looking to go out to eat and you could use some suggestions... here you go! Here's a rundown of the Eastern Iowa restaurants that I visited in November and December of 2025, as well as January of 2026:

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• Amana Colonies Bakery and Cafe
  • 4522 220th Trail, Amana
• Bigfoot Betty's
  • 419 Main St, Cedar Falls
• The Blind Pig
  • 3325 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
• Cafe Saint Pio
  • 99 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
• Cafe Tacuba
  • 1006 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids
• Cellar 19 Wine & Deli
  • 425 2nd St SE, Cedar Rapids (Skywalk Level)
• Craft'd
  • 333 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids
• Crosby's
  • 1028 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
• Czech Town Station
  • 69 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
• Daisy's Garage
  • 5240 Edgewood Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
• Dua Pie
  • 375 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
• The Flying Wienie
  • 103 8th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
• La Reyna
  • NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
• LP Street Food
  • 302 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
• Mercury Diner & Drinks
  • 1201 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
• Midtown Station
  • 715 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
• Napoli's Italian Restaurant
  • 2360 Edgewood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids
  • 500 Marion Blvd, Marion
• O's Grill
  • 3911 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
• Reader's Cup
  • 218 Main St, Cedar Falls
• Sally's on Broadway
  • 263 Broadway St, Springville
• Smiley's Soups & Sandwiches
  • NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
• Stack Wellness Cafe
  • 223 2nd St SE, Cedar Rapids
• The Vine Tavern & Eatery
  • 39 2nd St, Coralville

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