2025 is moving right along, and there have been quite a few new bars and restaurants to open in the Corridor! Here are some of the new places to check out in 2025:

*This list will be updated as more bars/restaurants open and more information becomes available!*

New Eastern Iowa Restaurants & Bars That Have Opened in 2025 (UPDATED 4/15/25)

2025 is moving right along, and there have been quite a few new bars and restaurants to open in the Corridor! Here are some of the new places to check out in 2025:

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The Bagel Shop (Food Truck)

  • Based out of Muscatine
  • Opened in March 2025

The Bar

  • 1100 1st Street SW, Cedar Rapids
  • Opened in April 2025

BarTini's

  • 151 1st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
  • Opened in February 2025

Boiling Pot

  • 5070 Lindale Dr NE, Cedar Rapids
  • Opened in March 2025

BowlDogs

  • 1355 Hayes Lane, North Liberty
  • Opened in January 2025

Craft'd After Dark

  • 333 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids
  • Opened in February 2025

Crumbl Cookies

  • 2799 Commerce Dr, Coralville
  • Opened in March 2025

The Eat Shop

  • 1107 7th Ave, Marion
  • Opened in February 2025

The Fireside Tavern

  • 411 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids
  • Opened in February 2025

The Full Bowl (Relocation)

  • 120 10th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
  • Opened in March 2025

Golden Apple Buffet

  • 2811 Wiley Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids
  • Opened in March 2025

Harold's Chicken

  • 4330 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids
  • Opened in February 2025

K.C. Cakes & Cajun (Expansion)

  • NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
  • Opened in January 2025

Lindale Neighborhood Pub

  • 4444 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids
  • Opened in March 2025

Mas Margaritas (Reopening)

  • 588 Boyson Rd NE, Cedar Rapids
  • Reopened under new ownership in February 2025

Midnight Coffee (Rebrand/New Ownership)

  • Locations in Iowa City, Coralville, Tiffin, and North Liberty
  • Reopened in March 2025

Munchi Mochi

  • 37 Kirkwood Ct SW, Cedar Rapids
  • Opened in March 2025

Pizza World (Relocation)

  • 5100 Fountains Dr NE, Cedar Rapids
  • Opened in April 2025

Scoops Creamery

  • Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids
  • Opened in April 2025

Stack Wellness Cafe

  • 5500 Fountains Drive NE, Cedar Rapids
  • Opened in April 2025

Tomaso's (Relocation)

  • 1950 Blairs Ferry Rd, Hiawatha
  • Opened in January 2025

The Wedge Pizzeria (Relocation)

  • 113 Iowa Ave, Iowa City
  • Opened in January 2025

Willie Ray's Q Shack (Express Location)

  • 5340 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids (Shell Gas Station)
  • Opened in January 2025

There are even MORE new businesses on the way this year! Other restaurants that we are still waiting to hear more about include:

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