Okay honestly for bar food it's really good & the menu has a very wide variety. I can tell this…read moreplace has a lot of regulars so it's nice to have a "3rd space" or whatever it's called, cause allegedly as a society we are losing those. One complaint I have is that the bartender is only nice to you if you are a man. They also act annoyed if you want coffee. Yes, I am aware this is a bar, but my friend simply wanted just a coffee cause she isn't much of a drinker & was given a huge attitude over it.

Hey this place rocks! Service is awesome. Sat at the bar and…read moresplit a burger and fries. Awesome

The chicken wings are absolutely trash. They are dry, small, and they know it. The Wig And Pen in…read moreIowa City has decent ones (last I checked) and North Liberty gets all the rejects (as best I can tell). I would not buy them again. The pizza is good.

When we have a hankering for taco pizza on our trips to Iowa, we usually go with the original at…read moreHappy Joe's, but on a recent occasion we decided to pick up from Wig & Pen, as we were curious about how it would work as a deep-dish Chicago style pizza. Also, there were some in our group who are decidedly not fans of this particular concoction, so we had to choose a place that offered something a little more traditional. In addition to the taco pizza, we got one of their Union Jacks, which most closely resembles Giordano's special. With regard to the taco pizza, it differs from the Happy Joe's version in that it isn't made with refried beans, which I think is a critical component of a proper taco pizza. Still good, but not quite what I was looking for. The Union Jack was good, a very classic Chicago-style pizza. The crust was good, maybe just a little dry. In any case, this satisfied our cravings but we'll be getting one of those Happy Joe's originals soon.

I asked three people where we should eat when visiting the University of Iowa. They had a lot of…read moreopinions. Every one of them said Wig & Pen. And so we did. My wife isn't a big pizza fan, so anytime we have an opportunity to pick pizza as a dine-in dinner, and blame it on others, I'm going to take that opportunity. And she loved it too. First for the appetizer, we chose the onion rings. They were really onion straws (remember the old Damon's BBQ Onion Loaf? They're like that!). They were great. A bit messy, but great. For pizza, we went with the thin crust Union Jack, which is basically deluxe: Italian sausage, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, red bell pepper. I loved the way they cut the peppers super thin, and the pizza was fantastic. I'd love to try the other crust/styles as well someday, but the table voted and that's what we landed on. Six stars for the pizza. The restaurant is bigger than it looks, and was very crowded on an early Saturday evening. It is obviously popular, as the inside dining was full and the outdoor patio was nearly as popular. Service was very friendly, and helped us navigate the crust decision. The only downside - and I didn't test them on it - is the 'only one refill' rule on their fountain drinks. I hate this rule almost as much as Mexican restaurants charging for the second basket of chips and salsa. It just makes no sense to me. But I don't think I even finished the first one, so I have no idea if they would have actually charged me if I had !GASP! asked for a third drink. This is a top ranking for me - loved it, will return next time I'm in town. If you're looking for a great pizza place with other dishes on the menu, Wig & Pen is a great choice!

First time here The parking need more spaces but there is…read moreparking next door, at your own risk, and sitting at the bar was a challenge with getting my first beer... however... the cheesy garlic bread was SOOOO GOOD!! And ordered the Manchester style pizza (Detroit style) was RIDICULOUSLY DELICIOUS!!!! The lighting is weird (redish but it works I guess)

Our go-to place for pre-show meal and drinks for any event at the Paramount. Short walk to the…read morevenue. Still very affordable and great service. Mike the bartender was great!

I came here as I thought there was going to a trivia night, but my information was incorrect. I…read moredecided to stay and had a club sandwich and fries. The fries were fresh and hot. They hit the spot! The sandwich was fine, the bread was fresh but the meat was too thick and had more fat on it than I would like. The server was very nice and prompt with refills and the place felt clean. I just felt like the experience was 'okay' and I don't know that I would head back there anytime soon when there is a lot more to explore downtown Cedar Rapids.

Bartenders were super cool and fun the minute we walked in. Thought I'd have a chance to…read moreparticipate in karaoke but everything got shut down due to the owner throwing a fit. Seemed unprofessional, rude, and 100% will not be coming back. Unbelievable behavior from a grown woman. Screaming in everyone's face and a very nasty attitude. Visiting from out of town and will avoid this place at all costs next time. Really awful first impression and seems to be for locals only. Really still hoping that wasn't the owner behaving so belligerently. Yikes.

Great spot. Great staff. Karaoke is lit. You can find a decent game of pool or play some songs on…read morethe jukebox.

My kind of place a dive. There is nothing like a good divey place great food. The bartender is…read moreheavy handed. The Chicken livers or gizzard are incredibly good

A great local place to have drinks and do trivia with friends. The food and service are great as…read morewell.

Charming little place to grab something to eat or relax and have some drinks. Lots of TV's for…read morewatching sports and such. It's 10 minutes from the CID airport, which makes it a great location to hit up just before catching a flight. The wings and breaded tenderloin sandwich were great! Service was top notch. Overall a very nice visit. There seems to be a crew of regular patrons who were very welcoming and friendly.

Nice small town bar! If you are craving the typical bar food you can find it here. For me, I need a…read morecheese curd or breaded mushroom once in awhile and this day I went for breaded mushrooms. Some good fixings in their Bloody Mary's too.

A nice little dive bar. The bartender was really nice and welcoming. Nice spot to stop in for a…read moredrink or two.

How have I not written a review for this IC staple?!…read more It's dank, in the raddest way. It's a dive, in the most sublime way. The ambiance is not trying hard, but nailing it. Most importantly, the scotch is prevalent and the Guinness pours are perfection. Oh, and there's pool (and a jukebox). This spot has a special place in my heart. Appropriately priced libations, no food, and a friendly enough staff, with a bunch of regulars always in attendance. If you love an Irish pub... The Dublin Underground is your spot in IC.

Great food and great service. The best wings in Cedar…read moreRapids. They have great moisture and are a perfect level of crispy. Always a great experience to eat here. Only complaint is to make those Aperol Spritz a little more Aperol!

I chose this restaurant to dine at with my family on the way back from a vacation, and I'm happy…read morethat I did! The chicken sandwich I had was, and I seldom use this word, 'LITERALLY', the BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH I HAVE EVER HAD. The breading was flavorful and the recipe was superb. There was home made Cole slaw on one side, and fresh cucumber cubes on the other side of the sandwich. I cannot stress how amazing this sandwich was! It has ruined all other chicken sandwiches for me, quite possibly forever. The French fries were also home made, and were curled in such a way I've never seen. These were not spiral cut. I cannot even describe them, other than to say they were prepared to perfection. Others had burgers and enjoyed them. Service from the male server was friendly and attentive. You couldn't ask for more--he was great! If you're in the neighborhood of this local Cedar Rapids favorite, take the opportunity to sample some out-of-this-world food!