Today was amazing…read more Wow. Best beer cheese I've ever had, in Iowa. Hands up, and down. So much volume... if that's even a thing. Far better than, let's say, Culver's. Oh, and their pub mustard... I can actually taste the honey. Try it for yourself.... Juss sayin'

Busy Friday night but only had to wait a few minutes to get a table. Our waitress was very…read morefriendly and attentive. The place is very cool with a great vibe and bar covered in pennies. Also have specials everyday, including a grilled cheese of the day. . My Broasted chicken was amazing!!! Loved it! Gf got the bbq pork pizza and said it was good but decided it wouldn't be the best the next day. Word to the wise, the place gets really quiet.....even at 9 pm on a Friday day. Nonetheless, love this quaint spot and their chicken!!

Saturday night and we didn't feel like cooking. My husband wanted a good burger because he had one…read morethe night before and it was lackluster. We arrived around 545 and Tornado's was FULL! Even with everyone standing around the doorway (there is not much in the way of a waiting area), I was spotted right away and they took my name and said it would be a 30-40 minute wait. Turns out it was only about 20 minutes and we were seated in a comfy booth. The servers were super efficient given how busy it was. We ordered the cheese curds and they were nice and hot. I especially liked them because I prefer breading over beer battered. I ordered the F-3 with sweet potato fries and marshmallow. The sweet potato fries were a little soft/soggy even though they looked burnt, and the burger was a little more red than pink, but that's just a personal preference. It was still a solid burger. My husband ordered the F-3 Both, which looked delicious, and the cheese and jalapeno macaroni salad is always a win. My son ordered the F-4 with FF. He's loves a good burger, and wanted to eat it all, but the portion was large enough that he just couldn't. It was loud and energetic, and we had to talk a little louder, but overall it was a nice dinner out with good food!

Met some buddies for lunch. Parking lot was packed but staff squared us away with a table. Enjoyed…read morean F3Both. Amazing. Great place. Will absolutely return.

We went to Emil's last weekend. They were busy, but the staff did a great job getting us seated…read more Their Rueben is the best! The Nachos were also good! We had Danielle has a waitress and she was attentive, prompt and friendly. The atmosphere is great and they flow people through at a good pace! Definitely coming back!

This is one of our go to spots. We've tried a good chunk of the menu, and have yet to find an…read moreappetizer or main we haven't liked. The variety of appetizers is solid and we almost always get at least two because it's so hard to decide. The pork belly burnt ends and cheese bread are regular favorites for us. The barbecue strangely enough is solid for a place that doesn't do it regularly. I usually get some type of chicken sandwich and the chicken is always moist and above average. The only "cons" I have. Sometimes the service can be a touch slow. This isn't super common, but has happened once or twice for us. Second: the kids chicken tenders just do not look appealing and my son isn't impressed by them. They're dry and honestly they'd be better off getting premade frozen ones cause these ones aren't great. The fries however make up for this ten fold as my son is obsessed with their fries. Otherwise, this place is solid. We recommend it to friends and family regularly and it's a great spot if you're wanting to try something unique.

This is the second NYE we have spent at The Hip Stir. The service is great, ambiance is great and…read morethe food is unique a d great as well. We had a party of 10 and we all ordered different things. My husband and I got the cheese curds. The honey Lemon aioli was a legit surprise and was SO good. My husband got salmon and loved the vinegrette salad dressing. I got the chicken marsala gnocchi. It was rich and salty and delicious. I've never had anything quite like it. I also enjoyed being able to enjoy the Tinsel pop up decorations as well.

Very good food. The weekly ramen is a family favorite. Love the smashburger and the bao buns…read more The Tiki summer was fun. The crab Rangoon ramen should be a permanent fixture.

Great food and great service. The best wings in Cedar…read moreRapids. They have great moisture and are a perfect level of crispy. Always a great experience to eat here. Only complaint is to make those Aperol Spritz a little more Aperol!

I chose this restaurant to dine at with my family on the way back from a vacation, and I'm happy…read morethat I did! The chicken sandwich I had was, and I seldom use this word, 'LITERALLY', the BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH I HAVE EVER HAD. The breading was flavorful and the recipe was superb. There was home made Cole slaw on one side, and fresh cucumber cubes on the other side of the sandwich. I cannot stress how amazing this sandwich was! It has ruined all other chicken sandwiches for me, quite possibly forever. The French fries were also home made, and were curled in such a way I've never seen. These were not spiral cut. I cannot even describe them, other than to say they were prepared to perfection. Others had burgers and enjoyed them. Service from the male server was friendly and attentive. You couldn't ask for more--he was great! If you're in the neighborhood of this local Cedar Rapids favorite, take the opportunity to sample some out-of-this-world food!

Best place to watch games especially the Hawkeyes. Great staff who serve us regulars by name. Daily…read morespecials rock!

Some of the best onion rings I've ever had. Had the Blue cheese burger. Wife had the Rueben…read moresandwich. Everything was great!

Our go-to place for pre-show meal and drinks for any event at the Paramount. Short walk to the…read morevenue. Still very affordable and great service. Mike the bartender was great!

I came here as I thought there was going to a trivia night, but my information was incorrect. I…read moredecided to stay and had a club sandwich and fries. The fries were fresh and hot. They hit the spot! The sandwich was fine, the bread was fresh but the meat was too thick and had more fat on it than I would like. The server was very nice and prompt with refills and the place felt clean. I just felt like the experience was 'okay' and I don't know that I would head back there anytime soon when there is a lot more to explore downtown Cedar Rapids.

Best bar food possible. Bartenders are excellent regardless of time you go in. Nick is a great…read morehost and friendly with his customers. Steelers bar but other NFL teams from Texans, Cowboys, and beyond are represented here. Family friendly. Plenty of nice flat-screen tvs around and ATM. THE COMMUNITY is a REAL thing here: the people that come here with very few exceptions all care about eachother and genuinely look after one another. I haven't seen this dynamic in any place other than grade school, middle school. The highest praise I can give Nick's Bar is that I know with certainty that good people come here regularly and take care of eachother. In 2025, this is rare... Nick put something special together.

Stopped in for a drink. No one would serve me. (I was a totally sober 74 year old man, normally…read moredressed, wanting an afternoon drink.)