Really wanted to let this place because it's in a cool spot in town, but the food left me disappointed. I had a trashmore for lunch, which I loved that they offered breakfast food all day. Unfortunately, when it came out, I thought it was way too greasy to be served. It was almost as if the hashbrowns hadn't had time to drain from the oil. If you're hung over, it might be a quick fix back to life but for somebody just trying to grab a meal it was a little disappointing. The chocolate chip cookie at the checkout counter was dank though. read more

Brewhemia - Cafes Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

While visiting friends, we stopped here for coffee. The staff were friendly and attentive. The place was clean and offers a comfortable atmosphere. We ordered the orange blossom, iced Bohemian, a nitro, and dirty chai latte. Everything was very good. read more

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What's not to love? The atmosphere is chill, the food is delicious, and the service is great. I regularly bring friends and family here for lunch, and when I'm working, I'll order online for a quick pickup. My favorites are the breakfast burrito in the morning, and either the curry chicken salad or sandwich for lunch. Their lattes and specialty drinks are always a treat. The only downside is that seating can be difficult to find during busy hours. read more

Brewhemia - Caramel Latte and a warmed up Cinnamon Chip Muffin - Cafes Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Price is a little high but service is definitely good! I think the food is generally good but nothing to write home about. Not mad at it, may come back but not my number one breakfast/cafe. read more

A surprising vegan hot spot! I stopped by Brewhemia for a friends brachelorette day. As a former Midwesterner I can say that I wasn't expecting much in the way of vegan options. But I was so so wrong! I got a delightful mushroom biscuits and gravy and my friend got a vegan Philly sub. Both were super tasty. They also had great fruit and assortments of tea. read more

Friendly staff and nice ambiance. Both lattes were good quality but warm rather than hot. Our group ordered breakfast. This included biscuits and sausage gravy, avocado toast with eggs, and the Quiche special with sausage, chorizo, ham, cheese, veggies. In all cases, the breakfasts were served lukewarm---just above room temperature. They all could have been so much better served hot. The slice of ham on top of the quiche was over cooked/fried. It was like jerky. For such a highly rated restaurant, I was disappointed. read more

Omg this place is divine. It's so cute and cozy inside. All the food we tried was delicious. My best friend has celiac's, and finding GOOD GF options can be such a challenge, but that GF banana bread?? Hell yeah. It was so good. Also the seasonal marshmallow mocha was insane. The coffee beans are really great - I'm not sure who they're from, but they're really good quality beans. I think the best part was that we had just got into CR from DSM, and the people in CR are so much nicer. Everyone in the shop was super friendly, and they were so patient as we were reading all the options. They didn't rush us or make us feel like they wanted us out of the way. It was really nice to just slow down and enjoy the day read more

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A cute, cozy spot to start the day! Cold brew is smooth and delicious. Had the biscuits and gravy with the vegetarian shiitake gravy and it was deliciously thick, creamy, and full of umami flavor. Fiancé got the morel mushroom quiche special and it was very good - though crustless which I wasn't expecting since it was not described that way. Everyone was super friendly and attentive. read more

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Wow, such a cool spot! I loved our experience at Brewhemia on a sunny Saturday morning last weekend. Inside they have plenty of seating but it was such a lovely morning, we sat outside. I ordered the classic cold brew with vanilla and cream. It was SO good! I loved it, great flavor, and creamy. I ordered the Morel Mushroom Quiche (vegan) that was a special for the weekend and it was hot and fresh! Very tasty! The woman that took our order was friendly and answered any questions we had about the menu. Highly recommend stopping here, can't wait to come back! read more

Brewhemia - Cold Brew - Cafes Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Standard coffee shop, standard prices, what they do excel in is that damn veggie hash. So good. My brother alleges that the burrito changed his life and he won't look at burritos the same. Very kind and efficient staff. Great and cool little spot read more

Great place for brunch and COFFEE!!! Vegetarian and vegan friendly, they'll customize the food for you per your needs. Friendly staff, chic interiors and I love the location with plenty of parking in the area and a good place to take a walk in the Neighborhood read more

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absolutely great service wonderful food had a little bit of my girlfriend's croissant, which was absolutely soft to the bite with absolutely amazing crunch on the outside with a very extremely soft texture on the inside. She got the trash more with ham, bacon, sausage, peppers, onions, three cheese blend scrambled eggs, and potatoes with there house made chipotle hot sauce. She said this meal was absolutely decadent, but next time she would definitely prefer something with a little bit less calming flavors. Me on the other hand, I had the Olympic, which was amazing breakfast with just the right amount of egg and hash brown base just to go on top. I had everything separate, which was not a hassle to buy everything to my liking. To share with my girlfriend just to finish it off, I had two amazingly fluffy chocolate chip pancakes. One of the very best I have ever had 10 out of 10 will definitely be try this restaurant again. read more

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Great coffee, great ambiance, and great staff. Not only has their breakfast burrito won awards, but all other food and drink options are wonderful as well. The space is very versatile - it's a place for a coffee date (or drink - several beers), business meeting, to meet up with a friend, or to get some work done on your own. Everything is always clean and it just has good vibes all around. I highly recommend. read more

Love it here the staff is amazing and I love how convenient they are when I'm walking down to the library

The southwest breakfast sandwich was the best breakfast sandwich I've had in my life!! Lots of gluten free options and a fun fall drink menu. Highly recommend! read more

Bam- solid 5!! What's not to love?! We stayed the night in town on a road trip & this was the closest to out hotel. Comparably, we did a chain drive thru on our way in and saved $2 to get subpar coffee, bad frozen food & the wrong order. But I'm getting off track! I'll start with staff... we knew when we walked in that these guys are customer focused. They greeted several guests by name, as we lurked about, and knew their regular orders. There was a great rapport & patrons were as friendly as the staff. There was a steady flow of traffic in and out. The prices were very reasonable at -$3 for cold brew with a splash of cream & solid breakfast menu items for -$10. We opted to eat outside. The coffees were presented inside and food brought out to our table. The tickets are stickers attached to the order, keeping everything straight and orderly. The order was accurate, well seasoned, cooked correctly and downright great! They offer dietary accommodations in a wide variety. Swing in when you're out that way and give em a try. I already flagged them for our next pass! read more

Brewhemia - Order Counter & Wall Menu - Cafes Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Service is good, quick and efficient. Food is delicious and the establishment is clean. read more

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Took my coworkers and I here while on a business trip. It's a fantastic breakfast place. Probably the best place to grab a Sunday brunch in Cedar Rapids. read more

Originally loved the vibes. And I genuinely love some of the workers * I was seated at a rather large table because I was waiting for friends who hadn't arrived yet. After being seated for only 5 minutes, I had 2 different workers come ask me to move since I was only one person. I politely explained my seating choice but eyes were rolled and attitude was given to me. I ordered The Olympic which sounded amazing but my hash browns were burnt and the rest of the plate was an uncomfortably warm and soggy mess - I anticipated a little bit of that given the dish I ordered, but it was not appetizing and I barely ate any of it. The staff i encountered at the counter were nice and most of my experiences are decent... this is just never my first choice for coffee or breakfast food. read more

Let me paint a picture for you: you're driving from Clinton to Ames and halfway through your drive you go to church and in the midst of the praising, you become ravenous. Where then must you go to conquer your hunger? Brewhemia should be your answer. My girlfriend, her sister and I had a great time chowing down on some breakfast here! It was a little busy, but for good reason as the food they served is quality. With it being quality, pricing might be a little high, but I thought it was worth the try. Part of their menu lets you choose how you would like your food (omletet, breakfast bowl etc.) I tried the paleo breakfast bowl and MAN was I glad I got it. Great mix of bacon, ham, veggies and egg with two pieces of toasts with butter and jelly on the side. The service was great and when I checked in on my phone, I received a 20% off discount. The environment posts a calm, low-key vibe even when it is a little busy. Overall, great time and money spent here! Try it when you get the chance! read more

Brewhemia - Paleo breakfast bowl! Definitely recommend! - Cafes Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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You could tell Brewhemia was poppin' from the street. All of the people outside were so happy with their food. The atmosphere inside was clean, happy, and light. There were plenty of options s for lunch, breakfast, snacks, drinks, meat-eaters, and vegetarians alike. The pastie selection was tough to choose from (as they all looked great), but the heated-up churro donuts won my eye and later won over my tummy. I got a lavender latte (special flavor now) and was not disappointed. The avocado biscuit with pico and the olympic hash were bother winners in my book! I would definitely come back again! read more

Their hours are not as advertised. Not a coffee spot. This place looks good in pics but leaves ya hungry read more

A neat and tidy, quaint little place full of NewBo charm. We were there on a busy Saturday morning, but it didn't take long. The employees are friendly and bustling. Great food. read more

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Buzzy restaurant/coffee shop in popular NewBo area. Great food & service. Selection of sandwiches, soup, salads, breakfast items featuring breakfast burritos & bowls. Good espresso drinks. Above average coffee from self-serve from airpots. Small outdoor seating area on SW side. Surcharge for paying by credit card. read more

I didn't know what to expect when going into a place that sells both food and beer like a coffee shop during the day. It was a delightful surprise. I told the gentleman that was working that I had never been there before and that I didn't know how it worked and he explained everything to me. I ordered a gluten-free Aesops breakfast wrap with a side of their homemade kettle chips and a Pompeii beer from Toppling Goliath. Everything was absolutely delicious! Service was great and so was the venue. All different kinds of people were occupying the space inside of Brewhemia...some were teaching others, some were playing board games with their children, some were studying, etc... Wonderful establishment! Great place with delicious food and craft beer! read more

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The place is really nice and very clean. The food was fine. Nothing spectacular, just average. The food wasn't super warm. The eggs weren't fluffy or anything. Sorry! I wanted to like it more. We did have great service, though. read more

Brewhemia - Scrambled eggs, sour dough toast and bacon - Cafes Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Very rude staff asked us to leave after buying food and drinks to make room for other people.

Nice ambiance with plenty of seating. Good service and good food! Good amount of vegetarian options/customization. Only thing is a little pricey for portion sizes. read more

Brewhemia - Iced Chai Latte - Cafes Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Great food, coffee, and atmosphere! First time here and have marked it as place to come again! read more

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Delicious lattes and busy for a good reason. Slow on food and a bit of a cold hash brown served to us but was still nicely crisped and the gluten free and veg burrito was awesome! Easy to order easy to park. Come for the coffee and budget extra time if you're getting breakfast here on the weekends. read more

I come here all the time as a local - wonderful food, great gluten free options (I've never gotten sick), wonderful holiday drinks (get the pumpkin spice chai lattes, apple cider (very spiced), or their iced horchata with espresso, wonderful!), and a fun atmosphere. Wait times can get long on weekends, and they do close at 2, but it's always worth the wait! I recommend their avocado toast with an egg, bacon, sautéed veggies, and mushrooms, but if you want something lighter, their sandwiches are amazing (and so is their gluten free bread!!!)! read more

Brewhemia - Caprese Salad Sandwich (on GF bread) - Cafes Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Food is amazing! We try and stop here at least once a week if we can. Breakfast food cannot be beat! Wish the hours of oppression were longer but still love this place! It definitely is a must try! read more

Brewhemia - Build your own breakfast bowl w/gluten-free toast - Cafes Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

It was tough deciding between 3 and 4 stars, and I ended up with "3.3 stars" for my review (rounded down to 3). Brewhemia serves up fairly good breakfasts and coffees in a warm, cozy, comfortable setting. They have a huge breakfast menu with a ton of choices, and a moderate-sized coffee menu. They seem to have trouble handling things when the place gets too busy, though. Here's a rundown of our orders over the two visits we made here, and what we thought of them: Blueberry Pancakes: Super light and flavorful. Some of the best pancakes I've had, and so good you really don't even need to put syrup on them. Cinnamon rolls: HUGE! Lots of flavor, with warm, moist insides and rich, gooey icing on top. Breakfast burrito with chorizo: again, really big, super tasty, and pretty safe if you have issues with dairy, as long as you get it without cheese. We liked how it came with two different salsas. Avocado toast: not my absolute favorite, but an ok choice, especially for the price. I feel like they could have put more avocado on it, and they really need to add some sort of oil and salt too. Also, was not a fan of the bread, it did not taste fresh. Breakfast sandwhich: just ok, with too much butter on the bread, and not really all that tasty bread in general. Based on this and the avocado toast, I would recommend staying away from any breakfast items with sliced bread involved. Coffee: They only offer one pour-over (fresh brew) option at a time, and it's made in a "Clever," which I really like. However, there is only one choice of beans if you want this option. It also took a REALLY long time to come out, even for a pour-over. In general, the pour-over culture does not seem to be very strong in Cedar Rapids yet, as this is not the only place I have experienced issues with fresh-brew coffee. The espresso drinks are good, and they have 4 batch-brew options at a time as well. Service: They really need to improve this. They did not add the veggies that we asked for in our burrito (we even paid extra for them), and we didn't discover this until much later since we took it "to-go." They also had a hard time keeping the orders of our party of 7 straight the next morning, messing up the preparations of two of our breakfast sandwiches and one avocado toast (they ended up re-making two of these items). The cafe itself: LOTS of comfy seating, including some larger tables for big parties. Bathrooms are sparkling clean. Tons of free parking around. In summary, Brewhemia has some highs and lows, but is a solid choice for breakfast in Cedar Rapids, and will be even better if they can get some new bread choices, more pour-over options, and become more accurate with food orders. read more

Brewhemia - Avocado toast: good, but not amazing. - Cafes Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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THE best breakfast burrito in town (and I'm a burrito connoisseur if I do say so myself). I always have them add potatoes, sausage, and bacon. On the menu, it says their burrito was featured on some food TV. I think most people come here for the coffee and pastries, but I'm saying...get the burrito. read more

This place was great!!! I don't usually give a 5 star for a first visit, but I'm going to make an exception here. The shop has pleasant decor leaning to the hipster decor, which is pretty cool. You order at the counter off the large chalkboardd menus behind the counter. They have something for everyone, as evidenced by my eclectic party of four. One had great looking and tasting turkey sandwich, another had the Newbo Cheesesteak and I opted for an ala carte breakfast. Server brought our orders to the table where our numbered card was displayed. Servers were respectful, friendly and informative. I asked about every dish that passed by me to get acquainted with their offerings, because they all looked great. They also have vegan and gluten-free dishes. You should be aware that they charge a 3% serving fee per order which is well deserved. And I recommend supplementing that with at least a 10% tip even though orders are taken at the counter. The people are worth it. The only complaint is that they only serve to 2:00P and would like to take my wife there on date night. Well done Brewhemia. You get my coveted 5 start rating, and you deserve it. read more

Quite the busy restaurant, Me and my wife stopped by after being in town for a wedding. I loved how homey this restaurant felt, the elderly lady at the front register made me feel like I was back at home eating at my moms house. Great attitude, the food was a bit greasy though. read more

Want aesthetically pleasing lattes and chai to die for? Want to be artsy? Brewhemia is the spot for you! As the best coffee shop in town for the vibes, drinks, pastries, ambiance, and a spot to get work done, you're in for a treat whenever you come to Brewhemia! read more

Brewhemia - Cafes Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

If I could stop here every day of the week....I WOULD. The friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere makes my heart happy the second that I walk in. Their breakfast wraps are delicious every time. Their dirty chai is my favorite in town. This spot is perfect for a quick bite to go, a business meeting, friends meeting for lunch, or a group or family. Definitely gotta check it out to appreciate it. read more

Cute cafe, average food! I've been here 3 times now and finally reviewing it. The food has never blown me away and every time I've gone it's been pretty crowded. Today I got the soup/sandwich combo but the cashier rang it up as full soup and full sandwich, which I didn't notice until they were brought to my table, so a lot was wasted - from both my plate and my wallet. So that was a little frustrating. Today's vegetable soup was nothing to rave about. And the veggie melt was good but pretty standard. My white mocha was also average (but more expensive than Starbucks). Last time I was in the soup of the day was broccoli cheddar which was MUCH better than today's vegetable soup. It's always crowded which I like to see but I think that's because CR doesn't have much for local cafes. I feel 3 stars is an average rating and that's definitely my experience here - average! read more

Brewhemia - Veggie melt - Cafes Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Their chorizo breakfast burrito is delicious. Very cute place to grab morning coffee and breakfast. read more

Brewhemia - Breakfast burrito - Cafes Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa