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Groundswell Cafe

4.9 (25 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Zoe C.

The food was amazing, the best tasting breakfast sandwich I've had, and I wasn't even aware of the local community food that this place does until I got there (offers free meals to those in need locally). Would come for just the food taste alone but the doing good aspect is also commendable!

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Vicki L.

Excellent sandwiches, granola and soups. Lovely service. Great community program. I love supporting this place.

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1 month ago

Got the chicken ceasar wrap and roasted potatoes and it was so good! Ordered ahead online and it was ready right on time!

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10 months ago

The people were kind and friendly and the food was delicious. Love the mission! Our hearts and bellies were full.

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4 years ago

Love the dark roast coffee and French toast. The omelettes are great too. For lunch I like the fresh salads and chicken salad sandwich.

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8 years ago

Wonderful place for lunch. Great homemade sandwiches, soups and salads. Friendly staff and a great mission.

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3.0(49 reviews)
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Quinton's is a small little sports bar with a small outdoor patio with picnic bench seating. They…read morehave 50 beers on tap and have an incredible menu, with options for everyone. I personally had the spicy chicken philly which was incredible. 100% recommend and will be back.

I hope I caught Quinton's on a bad night and nothing more. It's clear they weren't staffed…read moreadequately. I walked in to a decently full restaurant and took a seat at the bar. In almost 15 minutes, the bartender didn't look up and around or acknowledge me, despite walking right in front of me multiple times. I finally got his attention and placed an order for a sandwich and drink. 45 minutes later, when I got his attention again he told me there was only one person in the kitchen so they were really behind. Indeed, in the hour I was there I saw only a small number of plates of come out of the kitchen. I had him cancel my sandwich and left, since there was no indication if or when my order would be ready. One way to ruin goodwill with customers is no service or long delays without any communication. All it takes is letting customers know if the kitchen is going that poorly to set expectations and let customers make informed decisions. Unfortunately, that's ultimately what created my poor experience at the Cedar Rapids Quinton's.

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Yummy Banh Mi

4.9(19 reviews)
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The service was easy, and the staff were really sweet when me and my friend were ordering our Banh…read moreMi's. The food came prepped with the things you needed to add into the rest of the Banh Mi, crunchy, flavorful and delicious. Ambiance was very pleasant and the decoration was wonderful to look at while having a late lunch meal here. I've tried one of their boba tea drinks and they're delicious! Stop by if you're able to when you're in the area.

I started coming to Yummy Banh Mi right when they first opened, and it was absolutely delicious…read more The bread was the pinnacle of perfection: a satisfying, crunchy chew with soft, warm filling inside, and the ratio of meat to bread was spot on. Whenever I was in the area, I'd stop by and grab a banh mi, even if I wasn't hungry yet, because I knew I would be later. That's how good it was. Their bubble tea was solid too. The owner was very nice, and the original staff were incredible on all fronts. The store was always clean, everyone had a smile on their face, and they made you feel genuinely welcome. One guy in particular was an amazing worker: always prompt, on top of keeping everything clean, and bringing your food out with a smile. A true jack of all trades. Sadly, I haven't seen him there in a while. It pains me to say this, but over time, the quality has gone downhill. This isn't a one-time thing either. It's been trending down over my last several visits. The first couple of times, I brushed it off, thinking maybe it was an off day, or maybe it was new staff, since the original crew seems to be gone. But after that, it was clear this wasn't something to brush off anymore. The bread is the biggest letdown. It's no longer fresh, and biting into it now feels like biting into stale bread. For anyone who doesn't know, the bread is what makes a banh mi special, so this is a big deal. The meat in mine has also seemed a little lighter than it used to be. The bubble tea has slipped too. When I order light ice, they've been ignoring it and filling the cup more than halfway with ice. When I brought it up last time, the worker told me that there is nothing they can do and that no ice would cost extra, which isn't even what I asked for. If light ice isn't something they actually do, it shouldn't be offered as an option. I really hope they get back to what they used to be, because at its best, this was one of my favorite spots.

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