The best cafes in Cedar Rapids

3 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Kismet Coffee & Bloom

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Need a midweek lift? Kismet Coffee & Bloom pairs a legit espresso bar with a build-your-own flower bar, plus custom bouquets delivered…

1000 3rd St SE Ste 1

“Need a midweek lift? Kismet Coffee & Bloom pairs a legit espresso bar with a build-your-own flower bar, plus custom bouquets delivered around Cedar Rapids and Marion. Try the pistachio and rose 'Turkish delight' latte, then snag a single stem for your desk because small joys count.”

From the Cedar Rapids newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Lightworks Cafe

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Cozy coffee shop serving breakfast, burgers, and tacos, plus take-and-bake meals.

501 7th Ave SE Suite B

“Cozy coffee shop serving breakfast, burgers, and tacos, plus take-and-bake meals.”

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Brewhemia

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This cafe with breakfast & lunch fare transforms into a bar at night with craft beer & appetizers.

1202 3rd St SE #101

“This cafe with breakfast & lunch fare transforms into a bar at night with craft beer & appetizers.”

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