C.R.’s Patio Power Players

Does anything beat enjoying Mother Nature while having a meal and a cold beverage? Check out 15 of our favorite patios!

Patio dining options in Cedar Rapids are expanding each year. Here are 15+ tried and true patios for an afternoon or evening out in the great outdoors.

1. 30 Hop

Located on the roof, enjoy a great view, open air bar and gentle breeze with your meal on the north side of Cedar Rapids.

Black metal tables and chairs and lounge chairs with green cushions on the patio at 30 Hop in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

2. Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Enjoy a local brew and delicious meal as you take in a great view of downtown Cedar Rapids.

Exterior shot of Big Grove Brewery at sunset in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

3. Black Sheep Social Club

Near downtown, this spacious patio is a great place to relax, visit and soak in the sunny season.

Friends enjoys drinks at Black Sheep Social Club in Cedar Rapids

4. Cedar Ridge Distillery & Winery

Everything you would expect from a winery and nothing you would expect to find in Iowa. There are so many outdoor seating options, all of which offer stunning views of their vineyards and none of which are far from their tasting room. Check out there newly expanded bar and cocktail offerings!

large outdoor gathering on the patio at Cedar Ridge Distillery and Winery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

5. Goldfinch Tap + Eatery

This Marion, IA favorite features delicous food, shade from the sun and a comfortable atmosphere.

Yellow chairs surround black tables with blue umbrellas on a sunny outdoor patio in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

6. Iowa Brewing Co.

At this hip beer garden hangout, you are likely to experience bicyclist, giant Jenga, live music or food trucks but you will ALWAYS experience national award-winning craft beer!

A family enjoys pints of beer at a picnic table on a stone patio in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

7. Kickstand

This bicyclists favorite pit stop near Mount Trashmore is a great place to hydrate and powerup.

people ride bikes by the outdoor patio at Kickstand in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

8. Lion Bridge Brewing Company

Bocce ball, twinkly lights strung above an ode to Czech historic decor, great food, and oh yeah…gold medal award-winning craft beer!

People playing bocce outside of Lion Bridge Brewing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

9. La Cantina

Enjoy the sights and sounds at one of La Cantina's area locations in Marion or on Edgewood Road.

a margarita and beer on the patio at La Cantina in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

10. Parlor City Pub & Eatery

Possibly the most happening place in the area, at Parlor City you will always find a fun crowd of folks enjoying great food, a huge selection of craft beer, and live music on the large patio space.

people enjoy food and drinks on the sunny outdoor patio at Parlor City Pub and Eatery in Cedar Rapids.

11. The Pedalers Fork

This is a great stop for bicyclists along the Cedar Valley Nature Trail. 108 beers on tap, and yummy crafted cocktails.

people enjoy food and drinks on the sunny outdoor patio at Parlor City Pub and Eatery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

12. Pickle Palace

Get a great meal after a spirited game of pickleball, overlook a free concert at the Kingston Yard or just enjoy a night out with friends in downton Cedar Rapids. Beyond the patio, checkout the rooftop seeting for a truly remarkable view.

A group of four people lean forward with their drinks extended as they cheers on an outdoor table in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

13. LP Street Food

Check out their great patio that is open throughout the year with igloos to keep you warm in the colder months.

outdoor seating for date night in Cedar Rapids at Local Pour Street Food

14. Quinton's Bar & Deli

With two locations, a full bar, great menu and plenty of patio season, Quinton's is a great stop no matter the size of your group!

Orange tables at Quinton's Bar and Deli in Cedar Rapids

15. Villa's Patio

With Patio in the name, where could you go wrong? Enjoy Mexican food from various regions and the fresh air at their two locations.

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