Chives dumplings were not steamed. Tasted like rubber drowned in spicy sauce. My Vietnamese friends…read morein California would throw the food out. Waited 40 minutes for cold drowned dumplings. Never again.

Great new addition to the north end. The former Buddy's clubhouse" is now a great Asian (mostly…read moreKorean) fusion spot. Stopped in on a Wednesday to grab some take out. The bartender was friendly and chatted for a bit while the food was being prepared. Also ate my salad there, they have a salad bar reminiscent of buddys. They customized a couple orders for me because of some food sensitivities and they turned out great!

Pop's Italian Beef is by far and away the end all be all of Italian Beef in Iowa. I've been to a…read morelot of places around, and nothing comes close. The owners get their ingredients from Chicago, and it shows! Or, I should say, it tastes! The hours are kinda irregular, depending on the weather, and amount of people out and about. If you see them, and there is any remote twinge of hunger in your body... DO IT! If you're actually not even hungry... DO IT! If you see this cart... DO IT! I always get the beef with the spicy peppers, and make sure to have it dipped! Their au jus, yeah, you guessed it, AMAZING! Makes for a mess, makes for a taste masterpiece! I've had a lot of these sandwiches in a lot of places over the years, and I always compare them to Pop's! BEST VENDOR IN THE PED MALL!

I don't think they're related to the Chicago food chain, but Pop's Italian Beef in downtown Iowa…read moreCity, certainly feels like Chicago food. The menu is spartan--italian beef, sausage or meatball subs, but hits the spot for a quick lunch fix or after-bar snack. On a recent visit I had the basic italian beef with peppers. I was offered hot or sweet peppers (i chose the latter). After piling on au jus soaked beef, the proprietor added my peppers and dipped the sandwich several times soaking the 8 inch or so italian loaf in au jus. The sandwich as a delicious, albeit potentially sloppy treat. Definitely will go back again.

Great stop after a wonderful day at West Overlook Beach. The ice is refreshing and there are many…read morecombinations to choose from. My current fav: lemon/lime!

The owner is honestly what makes this business good. She's very nice and chatty. I have been coming…read morehere for couple years and am always excited when they reopen for the season. They have tables where you can sit and enjoy. Definitely kid friendly and very good options you will find something in the menu you will like.

This stuff is delicious AND the price is quite reasonable, too. I've tried both cheddar…read morevarieties... the caramel, toffee... and s'mores. Shared them with my family yesterday and it was still just as fresh as the first day I tried it. I'm really not sure I can pick a favorite. I'm looking forward to getting my next batch and trying the flavors I didn't get, too.

Always in search of great caramel/cheese popcorn. This is not "Garrett's" of Chicago.......no one…read morereally is........that's life. With that said, this is pretty good. I purchased it at "The Dahinda General Store" in Dahinda, Illinois. I do see a Facebook page for "Pop of the Morning" and apparently if you call them they can deliver it to you.

I was so surprised to see that the NewBo had a Filipino kitchen called the Pinoy Cafe! What?!?!…read moreFilipino food here in Cedar Rapids! Are my eyes deceiving me? The menu items are limited, but she offers Filipino staple items like Pork Adobo (Filipino Pork dish marinated in soy sauce and vinegar), Pork or Vegetable Lumpia, (Filipino egg rol) and Pancit (a Filipino rice noodle with vegetables and usually chicken or pork), and of course rice! We actually ordered a Combo Dish with Bar-B-Que chicken, rice, and 2 pieces of lumpia. After a bite of the lumpia, we ordered another 5 more pieces! Yum! This food booth also sells delicious Boba drinks and Bu! Now these were quite pricey! I am use to seeing Boba drinks all over California, but this was my first time seeing one in Iowa. We ordered the Thai Milk Boba Drink and a Strawberry Boba Drink!! Yummy! I miss getting these while I have been here in Iowa! In California, they are practically on every other block or strip mall, but I guess it hasn't really become as popular out this way. Boba drinks or Bubble Tea are often creamy milk smoothies or flavored teas that contain these round, chewy, tapioca balls that are placed at the bottom of the drink and add a unique texture and delightful surprise with almost every sip! Sooooo tasty and fun! The only shocking thing for me was the price! I have never paid so much for a Thai Boba Drink or a Strawberry Bubble Tea in all the years of drinking them out in California! I was a bit shocked at the price, but that didn't stop me from buying them! I've gotten one every time I have come to the NewBo! I love these drinks! And they have them for the lactose free people as well! After meeting and talking with the very nice Filipina woman who owns the Pinoy Cafe, I found out that she is going to be closing shop by the end of the month! After running a very successful and well respected food booth for the past 5 years, she has decided she wants to stay home with her kids before they grow up to be too old to want to spend time with mommy. I was heartbroken to hear that she will be closing up shop! This has been the only Filipino food place in all of the Cedar Rapids area! It may not have been the best Filipino food that I've ever tasted, but it was pretty solid. And how else will anyone here get to experience even a little taste of Filipino food if this place closes down? I feel like this is such a great tragedy for the cool young hipsters and the old timers who come to hang out at the NewBo that may never get the opportunity to try any Filipino food ever again! She did say that she will most likely keep her website up for the Pinoy Cafe and offer lumpia made to order. And maybe after the kids are grown, she might reopen. Who knows?! If you have never eaten Filipino food or never tried this particular spot at the NewBo, go check it out! Let's say goodbye to our local Filipino Iowan gal with a warm good luck for the future!

What a gem to find Filipino food in Iowa. This place is located in a market downtown, where there…read moreis a number of other food stands (Mexican, truffles, coffee, Indian, Mediterranean) which is perfect for someone who wants to try multiple bites or for a family:group who just can't decide and needs choices. The food was a bit on the pricier side for fast casual, but happy to support small and local businesses. The pancit (noodle) and lumpia (egg roll) combo dish was ok. Noodles didn't seem particularly flavorful but the lumpia was good. I also liked the accompanying sauce. The pork skewers were excellent...mouthwatering juicy fatty pork grilled to perfection with a sweet savory sauce. Hundred percent -- get this. Service was nice and fairly quick. Was one of the more popular food stalls in the market. Would go back for the pork and venture to try other menu options too. Overall more of a 3.5 of 5 BUT considering this is Iowa and.....Filipino food - I rounded up! I like the abundance of seating both inside and outside. Was easy for our family of six to enjoy a nice low-key lunch.

One of my friends highly recommended Smiley's Philly cheesesteak at the Newbo market in Cedar…read moreRapids and it did not disappoint!! The steak was cooked fresh in front of me and you know it's good when it takes them a little bit to fulfill your order. Super nice guy who took our order at the front. Also got some friends because yknow, why not? Fries were also nice and crispy. Ambiance was nice- just what I would expect from a food stand. Only thing is I wish my food had more veggies, since it was 90% cheesesteak, but maybe that was intentional. Would highly recommend if you're craving a nice Philly cheesesteak!

Have yet to have anything bad to say, great sandwiches at reasonable price. Great addition to newboread more

You haven't lived if you haven't tried Poimen's bao buns yet. I tried their food truck last summer…read moreat Cedar Rapid's Community STEM Day. The staff was very helpful explaining the items on their menu. I tried their bao bun trio based on their recommendation. I let my sister take a bite of each and she ended up making me take them away so she didn't finish them. It was the best food I have had in a LONG time. Next time, I am going to try their tofu that I hear is phenomenal. You can follow their Facebook page to see where they will be (the downtown farmer's market, etc). They also have a bao bun bar catering option.

Great food and friendly service. The buns were awesome. Fresh food and crisp toppings.read more