Groundswell Cafe

Cedar Rapids, IA · Cafe

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Cedar Rapids
#17
of 383 restaurants
City Percentile
88%
rating percentile
Address
Groundswell Cafe, 201 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone
(319) 200-2791
Website
www.matthew-25.org/groundswell
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM

Groundswell Cafe is a restaurant located in Cedar Rapids, IA. It is one of 383 restaurants listed in Cedar Rapids. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Cedar Rapids city average of 4.1 stars. It ranks #17 of 383 restaurants in Cedar Rapids. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Groundswell Cafe

Our simple healthy menu features delicious soups, salads, and sandwiches for lunch, and omelets, French Toast and other favorites for breakfast. We also serve a selection of coffee and tea drinks. The Groundswell Cafe is a pay-it-forward eatery.... More

Hours

Saturday7 AM–2 PM
SundayClosed
Monday7 AM–2 PM
Tuesday7 AM–2 PM
Wednesday7 AM–2 PM
Thursday7 AM–2 PM
Friday7 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Lyna Raha · Oct 2025

Thank you to the generous person who made a "Night out at Groundswell" possible. May the Lord bless you beyond measure. Having recently been laid off; this experience was much needed. The staff were great and attentive. Thank you to the two young ladies (teens) who periodically checked in and Courtney for stopping by to say hello. Dick's sense of humor and kindness was the cherry on top. The food was really delicious and the lemonade refreshing. We were entertained as well; kudos to the young violinists 👏🏾. God bless you all 🙏🏾

★★★★★ 5.0 TeAhnna Eicher · Feb 2026

This place is amazing. The man that helped us was a volunteer and he was the nicest person ever. I can't wait to go back. Also I didnt like bread pudding until I tries theirs! Beyond good.

★★★★★ 5.0 Ahavuel Barayah · Jan 2026

This place is phenomenal, I encourage anyone looking for a good place to spend money on a great breakfast to come here the food is totally fulfilling and the employees are smiling and happy and the atmosphere is very family friendly. This place should be very popular it's one of the best breakfast joints I've been to in the Midwest the food is hot and fresh and priced reasonably for the gargantuate meals they serve, can't beat it with a stick.

★★★★★ 5.0 Michelle Fitzgerald · Jan 2026

I have the barbecue Pulled pork sandwich On a pretzel bun with the coleslaw. Amazing taste! And their coffee is pretty good too. This café is a pay it forward to eatery. That means with your tips go 100% to help feed hungry people in the community. They also have 3 event location options that you can rent for showers, weddings & parties.

★★★★★ 5.0 Maddie Belding · Mar 2023

Amazing place downtown on the sw side of the river. First time being here since they opened in 2018 and I was beyond impressed!! They are so kind and generous to every person they meet. The next time I come back I will pay it forward. Great food and amazing house punch! They used to be a musical arts center that helped allow kids in the area have a safe place to go after school and draw, sing, comedy, open mic you name it! Truly amazing to see how this community has grown and this place is planting seeds for God to grow! Love it will be back again definitely!!!🥰

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Good For Working On Laptop ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Assistive Hearing Loop ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Cafe

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