Corridor Restaurants That Have Closed in the Last 10 Years That We Really Miss

Over the last 10 (almost 11!) years that I've lived in Eastern Iowa, I've seen a lot of restaurants come and go. Some were only open a year or two, but others were around for MUCH longer.

This week, we started reminiscing about all the great restaurants in the Corridor that no longer exist. Here are 30 places that have closed in the last decade that we really miss:

GALLERY INFORMATION:

• Aces & Eights Saloon
  • 62 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
  • Building will soon be home to I'll Meet You There (Bookstore & Coffee Shop)
  • Opened in 2017
  • Closed in 2021
  • Owners now operate North Point in Cedar Rapids
• Butcher Block Steakhouse
  • 568 Boyson Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
  • Building is now home to Kingston's Steakhouse and Event Venue
  • Opened in 2014 (2012 at original location)
  • Closed in 2021
• Chophouse Downtown
  • 411 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids
  • Building is now home to The Fireside Tavern
  • Opened in 2021
  • Closed in 2024
• Chrome Horse Saloon
  • 1201 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
  • Opened in 2003
  • Closed in 2024
• Dublin City Pub
  • 415 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids
  • Building is now home to Ready IoT LLC
  • Opened in 2004
  • Closed in 2019
• Edison's Eatery
  • 475 Northland Ave NE, Cedar Rapids
  • Building is now home to Tuscany Grill
  • Opened in 2019
  • Closed in 2025
• El Bajio Mexican Restaurant
  • 1140 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Cedar Rapids
  • Building is now home to Mextizo
  • Opened in 2022
  • Closed in 2023
  • Original restaurant at 555 Gateway Pl SW closed in 2024
• Fong's Pizza
  • 1006 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
  • Building is now home to CaFé Tacuba
  • Opened in 2018
  • Closed in 2022
  • Fong's Pizza in Des Moines remains open
• Fresh Wraps
  • 2835 Mount Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids
  • Building is now home to The Vernon Bar & Grill
  • Opened in 2017
  • Closed around 2020
• The General Store
  • 12612 Stone City Rd, Anamosa
  • Closed as a restaurant in 2023
  • Now operates as a private event venue
• Gianna's Italian Beef
  • 375 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
  • Building will soon be home to Dua Pie (Pizza Restaurant)
  • Opened in 2018
  • Closed in 2025
• Grin N Goose
  • 227 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
  • Building is now home to Cliff's Dive Bar
  • Opened in 2017
  • Closed in 2021
• Gumption.
  • 560 Boyson Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
  • Building is now home to Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery
  • Opened in 2017
  • Closed in 2020
• La Casita Breakfast Cafe
  • 836 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids
  • Opened in 2021
  • Closed in 2023
• Lacayo/Caucho
  • 1202 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
  • Opened in 2017
  • Closed in 2025
• The Local Craft Ale House
  • 4001 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
  • Building is now home to the Freedom Foundation
  • Opened in 2019
  • Closed in 2021
  • Owner now operates Local Craft Cellar (beer, wine, & spirits store)
• The Lost Cuban/The Lost Cuban Kitchen
  • 312 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
  • The Lost Cuban opened in 2012 and closed in 2019
  • The Lost Cuban Kitchen opened in 2024 and closed in 2025
• Mellow Mushroom
  • 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville
  • Opened in 2015
  • Closed in 2023
• P.H.A.T. Daddy's
  • 728 47th Ave, Amana
  • Building is now home to Colonies Family Medical Clinic
  • Opened in 2015
  • Closed in 2019
• Popoli
  • 101 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
  • Building is now home to Peppercorn Food Company
  • Opened in 2014 and closed in 2020
  • Reopened in 2021 and closed in 2022
• Prairie Soup Company
  • 425 Second St SE, Cedar Rapids (Skywalk)
  • Building is now home to Cellar 19 Wine & Deli
  • Opened in 2008
  • Closed in 2022
• QDogs BBQ
  • 895 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Marion
  • Opened as a food truck in 2011
  • Closed in 2023
• Saucy Focaccia/The Breakfast Bar
  • 5100 Fountains Dr NE/2360 Edgewood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids & 1950 Blairs Ferry Rd, Hiawatha
  • 5100 Fountains Dr NE is now home to Pizza World
  • 2360 Edgewood Rd SW is now home to Crab House
  • 1950 Blairs Ferry Rd, Hiawatha is now home to Yummy Bahn Mi
  • Opened as a food truck in 2013
  • All three locations closed in 2022
• SKO Tavern & Tacos
  • 203 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
  • Building is now home to Studio 6 Karaoke Bar
  • Opened in 2022
  • Closed in 2023
• Sugarfire Cedar Rapids
  • 2350 Edgewood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids
  • Space will soon be home to 7 Brew Coffee
  • Opened in 2020
  • Closed in 2023
• Vito's on 42nd
  • 4100 River Ridge Dr NE, Cedar Rapids
  • Building is now home to The Pines Pizza & Pub
  • Closed in 2022
• Vivian's Soul Food
  • 2925 Williams Pkwy SW, Cedar Rapids
  • Building is now home to Olive Tree Restaurant
  • Opened in 2020
  • Closed in 2022
• White Star Ale House
  • 305 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
  • Building is now home to Foundation 2 Crisis Services
  • Opened in 2011 and closed in 2020
  • Reopened in 2021 and closed in 2022
• Za's Pizza
  • 1944 42nd St NE, Cedar Rapids
  • Building is now home to Cost Cutters
  • Opened in 2014
  • Closed in 2016
• Zombie Burger
  • Coral Ridge Mall, Coralville
  • Opened in 2016
  • Closed in 2020
  • Iowa City location closed in 2018
  • Zombie Burger + Shake Lab in Des Moines remains open

Some other popular restaurants that Eastern Iowans miss include:

• Iowa River Power Restaurant, Coralville
• Joensy's, Multiple Locations
• The Lighthouse, Cedar Rapids
• Rodina, Cedar Rapids

Is there a Corridor restaurant that's closed in the last 10 years that you wish would make a comeback? Let us know in the comments or by sending us a message on our station app!

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