Moy’s Food from the Streets
Opening 2025-09-01 Moy’s Food from the Streets, a popular food truck known for its street tacos, is opening a new brick-and-mortar restaurant in Cedar Rapids. The new location will be at 4201 42nd St NE, in the plaza at the corner of 42nd St NE and Edgewood Rd NE, inside the former home of Pizza […]
Raising Cane’s
Opening 2025-12-01 Raising Cane’s plans to open a new location in Sioux City, Iowa in Winter 2025. This addition will help the chain grow its presence in the Midwest, continuing its rapid expansion nationally. Known for chicken fingers and a signature sauce, the new Sioux City restaurant will bring the chain’s popular offerings to more […]
El Ranchito Mexican Grill
Opening 2025-09-22 El Ranchito Mexican Grill is a new restaurant slated to open in Manning, Iowa, on September 22, 2025. The restaurant aims to bring authentic and contemporary New Mexican cuisine to the local community. The owners, Courtney and Kristy Rhodes, have extensive experience in the restaurant industry and are excited to introduce their family […]
Taste of New York Pizza
Taste of New York Pizza (TONY) is a popular Des Moines-area pizzeria known for its authentic New York-style pizza and Sicilian crust pies. Recognized as one of the Des Moines Register’s 2025 Essential Restaurants, TONY also won the Register’s Pizza Brackets contest. The restaurant is expanding with a new location under the name The Pizza […]
Dua Pie
Dua Pie is a new pizza restaurant set to open in downtown Cedar Rapids at 375 Third St. SE. The restaurant will serve New York style pizza, pasta, and subs. Signs for Dua Pie appeared in July 2025, signaling the upcoming opening, but no specific timeline or additional information about ownership or online presence has […]
Bubbies BBQ
Bubbies BBQ, a barbecue restaurant from Oscar Sanchez who also owns Filet Steakhouse and Oceanside Grill, is set to open at 1225 Copper Creek Drive in Pleasant Hill. Known for its slow-smoked meats, including ribs, pulled pork, brisket, burnt ends, jalapeno cheddar sausage, and pulled chicken, Bubbies BBQ will bring rich barbecue flavors to the […]
Patio Bar & Grill
Opening 2025-08-01 Patio Bar & Grill is a new restaurant owned by Juan Dominguez, a seasoned restaurateur in central Iowa. The restaurant will open at 4518 Mortensen Road, Suite 101, in west Ames, in the former Mullets and West Towne Pub building. It will offer a blend of Mexican and American cuisine. The location features […]
Sip at Midtown Reserve
Opening 2025-07-31 Sip at Midtown Reserve is a new wine and pizza bar opening soon at 319 7th Street in Downtown Cedar Rapids, the same address as Midtown Reserve. It will take over the space formerly occupied by Tipsy Tomato but will not replace any part of Midtown Reserve’s restaurant or lounge areas. The interior […]
BarTini’s
Opening 2025-09-01 BarTini’s, a martini bar known for its extensive menu with over 100 martini options and Mediterranean-style appetizers, is expanding to a second location in Marion, Iowa. The new location will be at 796 11th St., in the corner suite formerly occupied by Crab Attack Seafood Kitchen & Bar, which has been vacant since […]
I’ll Meet You There
Opening 2025-12-01 I’ll Meet You There is a new local business set to open in the Czech Village of Cedar Rapids, combining a bookstore and coffee shop in one cozy space. Located at 62 16th Ave SW, the venue previously housed Hospoda and Aces & Eights Saloon but has been vacant since those businesses closed. […]