Bluebird Cafe

Bluebird Cafe

650 W Cherry St #9, Cedar Rapids, IA

★★★★★4.5(1,585 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked into Cedar Rapids, this cozy neighborhood spot has earned a devoted following for its welcoming atmosphere that feels like a country home, complete with servers who greet regulars by name and make everyone feel genuinely wanted. The kitchen shines brightest with their signature pancakes and hot chocolate, plus a full breakfast menu, though consistency can be hit-or-miss depending on the day—the wheat toast seems to be a reliable winner. It's the kind of place where locals camp out for leisurely mornings and community connection, though you'll want to visit on a day when the kitchen is firing on all cylinders.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Light foodPastriesMeetingsFull breakfastSlow sitFamily friendlyTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Abe Figueroa
★★★★★a month ago

This place is a Jewel, ,near beautiful lake . The staff makes you feel cozy. Roman is a star, he is genuine, efficient, welcoming. Lisa runs the place and she makes everyone feel at home. Food is generous and delicious. .....Gisellen was my server and she completed the set with…

Minh-Khang Nguyen
★★★★★3 months ago

I always enjoy coming to Bluebird to have a relaxing time and eat some good food. They serve breakfast all day, so if you find yourself wanting brunch or breakfast at dinner Bluebird is the right place. Their cheese curds are great as always and my go-to breakfast choice is the…

Penelope Pearson
★★★★★3 months ago

Delicious! I love the pancakes and hot chocolate!! The service was great, our server was very nice! It feels like a nice country home. 10/10!

Alesha Woods
★★★★★4 months ago

The Bluebird never disappoints! The staff is friendly and always says hello on arrival and that is important to me. I never want to be treated as a burden when entering a restaurant, and the Bluebird is the opposite of that. The food is wonderful and reasonably priced. I've…

Ides of March B
★★★★★4 months ago

The hashbrowns were terrible, the krakatoa omlet was a mixed bag...overcooked but decent flavor. The wheat toast was the best part of this breakfast. The two severs were ok.

Kevin
★★★★★4 months ago

I’m always checking floors and how much attention is needed to be clean. Silverware wrappers, sugar wrappers and the bathroom were all in need of attention and none of it got done while we were there. With that being said, our waiter was good and a super attitude! Food was…

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