The Most Delicious Things I Had at Eastern Iowa Restaurants This May & June [GALLERY]

Man, I've been out to eat a LOT these past few months!

Back in the beginning of May, I showed off some of the delicious things I enjoyed at local restaurants throughout the early spring. Now that spring is officially over, I wanted to wrap up the season by sharing the rest of the great things I was able to try! Here are the best things I ate and drank at local restaurants, bars, and events in Eastern Iowa in May & June of 2026:

1. Big Grove Brewery, Cedar Rapids
2. Bitter Sweet Coffee & Ice Cream, Food Truck
3. Boondocks, Anamosa
4. Cafe Beignets, Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids/Food Stand
5. Chicken Royale, Cedar Rapids
6. Frydae, Marion
7. Girl + Food By Cafe Fresh, Davenport/Food Truck
8. K&S Kitchen, Food Stand
9. La Fry Co., Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville
10. Lucky's on 16th, Cedar Rapids
11. The Martini Lounge, Cedar Rapids
12. Mextizo, Cedar Rapids
13. Nara Thai, Marion
14. O's Grill, Cedar Rapids/Food Truck
15. Parlor City Ice Cream, Cedar Rapids
16. Pullman Bar & Diner, Iowa City
17. St. Ludmila Kolach Festival, Cedar Rapids
18. Stack Wellness Cafe, Cedar Rapids
19. Tulip Time Festival, Pella
20. Vander Ploeg Bakery, Pella
21. Zeppelins, Cedar Rapids
22. Zsavooz, Cedar Falls

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Summer is just beginning, which means I'll be out even more in the next several months! Is there a local restaurant, bar, or food truck that you think I should try? Leave me your suggestions in the comments or by sending me a message on our station app!

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