Lightworks Cafe

Cedar Rapids, IA · Cafe

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Cedar Rapids
#16
of 383 restaurants
City Percentile
88%
rating percentile
Address
Lightworks Cafe, 501 7th Ave SE Suite B, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone
(319) 449-4046
Website
www.lightworkscafe.com

Lightworks 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 #16 of 383 restaurants in Cedar Rapids. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Lightworks Cafe

Lightworks Cafe is a third wave craft-oriented cafe and restaurant located in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Serving from-scratch lunch, take and bakes, and the best direct trade single origin coffees and teas in town. Our kitchen opens at 9am!

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Sarah B · Feb 2026

Delicious food and great atmosphere. The people were very friendly and patient as we looked over the menu. We decided on the breakfast burrito, donuts and two of the seasonal drinks. It all came out quickly and was scrumptious and also affordable! Definitely told my friends about it after my mom and I left ❤️

★★★★★ 5.0 Aimee Pilling · Dec 2025

We love our experience at Lightworks, especially their freshly made beignets and breakfast. Also, the cute drawings from the owner’s kids to me are a plus and very welcoming. We plan to come back to try more food❤️

★★★★★ 5.0 Ashley Neighbor · Apr 2025

Great drinks. Delicious food. Amazing service. What more could you ask for? I highly recommend Lightworks cafe! You must try the baked goods, too!

★★★★★ 5.0 Dr. Sandra Reyes · Feb 2023

Fabulous hole-in-the-wall place. Family owned. Visited in November. Back in February, and it's on our to-do list of places to visit again for lunch. The food was perfect. The drinks were spectacular! If you like visiting coffee shops, you have to come here.

★★★★★ 5.0 Norman Mejia · Oct 2025

The owners truly make you feel like an important customer! This place is my go to for a coffee or a breakfast sandwich. I also love the specials they put out coffee wise, brown butter coffee that is the right balance and Banana Latte are great fall flavors!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

CafeBreakfast restaurantLunch restaurant

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