Visiting the in-laws in Cedar Rapids Iowa recently. We arrived at lunch time, and they pulled an…read moreabsolutely sensational meat and cheese tray out of the fridge. There was dried fruit, some fresh veggies, three different dips/sauces. And separately packaged were several types of crackers. It was gorgeous!!!!! The large diverse variety of the meats and cheeses just couldn't be beat. I'd have pictures (it deserved pictures) but the ravenous hoard barely waited for it to be unwrapped before they were diving in. I was one of the ravenous hoard ;) Just perfect, highly highly recommend.

I love, love, love charcuterie. I've been following the Hangry Ladys Facebook page for sometime…read moreand always wanted to try her products. Now that she's opened a store front in Newbo market, I had the chance. I got the small box to nosh on while I was out running around, and it hot the spot. Perfect portion for one person with a nice selection of sweet (fruit) and savory. The products were all of good quality and very fresh. I can't wait to get a group together to try her charcuterie pretzal.

LJ's catered a party for us on April 25, 2026 at Marion Indian Creek Country Club for approximately…read more100 people. They were flexible and ready when I had additional guests two days ahead of the event. They were so reliable, arriving on time, setting up, and helping with an additional request. Andy's set up looked fabulous, especially the gorgeous, crafted fresh fruit display. We could not have been more pleased with the quality of the sandwiches, macaroni salad, fruit display, and scrumptious desserts. I was very pleased with the quality, quantity, and pricing.

One of the most reliable, delicious catering companies in town. Highly recommend!!read more

The place to go for Irish Bangers and other great brats and sausages…read more Quality meats at a real butcher shop. Friendly service.

Not the best for a deli sandwich, just fair. Like just what Mom would make to shut you up for…read morelunch. No wow factor just ok at best. So I guess I'm not a big fan of what they offer for lunch.

Hiring a food truck from your event is sexy. Having one that is professional and serves up tasty…read moreas you know what bites, well... damnnnn. I reached out to Charles via email and got a timely response. He was upfront on cost-- how much was needed for a down payment and how much his minimum was. The entire planning process was painless. I had an event of about fifty people-- we had a two-hour serving window. Keepin Up With the Jones's food truck came about 90 minutes or so early to prep. The menu we had included: pulled pork, buffalo chicken sandwich, chicken bacon and ranch sandwich, cheeseburger, hamburger and popcorn chicken. Along with fries, baked beans, coleslaw and potato salad as sides. I am not kidding when I say everything that came out was great! Everyone was clean plate club. (And that is saying something. Those are some LEGIT serving sizes but the food was THAT good.) If you want reasonably priced, yummy food-- hire Keepin Up With the Jones's for your next event!

Great pepperjack bacon burger and fries! Perfect lunch!…read moreGreat service with a smile. The price was wonderful as well.

Amos Dean's has my heart. Here are all the things I love about it…read more Farm fresh produce. Food truck option. Easy to plan with. Emphasis on sustainability. Upfront on cost. Communicative. Excellent service. Professionalism. Fair price. Attention to detail. Local, local, local. Michelin Star restaurant experience. James Beard-winning chef guidance. Slow smoked brisket. White bean bruschetta. Roasted asparagus with shallots and parm. German style potato salad. Green chili pork tacos. Grilled cheese. #foodporn Cue Bryan McKnight because *swoon* Amos Dean, you got it goin on. One, you're like a dream come true Two, just wanna be with you Three, girl, It's plain to see That you're the only one for me, and Four, repeat steps one through three Five, make you fall in love with me If ever I believe my work is done Then I'll start back at one... yeah, yeah.

Since my original review, we've had the pleasure of dining with Amos Dean's on several occasions,…read morepicked up some holiday specials from the newsletter, AND hired Michael to cater our wedding reception. (Honestly, one of the things I'm most looking forward to besides marrying my other half!) Obviously no change in stars, just giving you a little more info ;) Everything we've tried is amazing. Truly. Only the freshest ingredients and tastiest recipes that take Iowa food to a whole new level. Michael is a super talented and creative chef who can do anything your heart desires. We were originally hooked by the BLT and brats, but here we are doing a more upscale menu for our wedding surprising even ourselves! Put your absolute faith in him and your tastebuds will thank you. Not to mention the whole team is so friendly and their pricing is very affordable. Find the Amos Dean's food truck. Get on their email newsletter and act swiftly when you see that produce delivery announcement. Hire them for all your catering needs and watch your friends and family rejoice.

3.5 stars. We came to NewBo to give everyone in our group the opportunity to peruse the different…read morefood kiosks and choose something that each of us wanted. My son spotted the pork tenderloin sandwich, and that clinched the deal for us. Since moving away from Iowa, this is something that is sorely missed. It was a pretty quiet weekday lunch hour when we stopped by. There was only one other customer in front of us, and the friendly gentleman behind the counter took our order and told us that it would be about 8 minutes for our order to be ready. In addition to the tenderloin, we ordered the brisket sammich and some onion rings. We were going to eat well that day. Unfortunately, things seemed to get away from him just a little bit. The people before us had also ordered two tenderloins, but for reasons unclear he only prepared their order instead of breading and frying all three of ours at once. Then some guy from DoorDash or GrubHub showed up to pick up an order, and then he had to stop everything and focus on that pickup. When he returned to the people waiting, the couple in front of us was starting to get a little impatient. He finally took care of them, and turned his attention to ours. Our tenderloin was breaded and put into the fryer. He gave it us, but we had to remind him that we had also ordered the brisket and onion rings, the latter of which he had not put into the fryer. Several minutes later our order was ready, but at this point it was over 20 minutes later. Having said all that, the food was quite good. The brisket was served in thick cuts and was tender and juicy. The tenderloin was also very good, with a nice crispy texture that didn't get soggy. It was served in a basket, and I felt that it would have been better on a plate because the tenderloin is so large that it's hard to get your hands around it when it fills up the entire basket. The onion rings were disappointing, though. I was expecting much more hearty, thick rings, but they were small and somewhat uninspired. Overall, this was a fine meal with just some logistical snags that certainly can be improved upon.

Probably my favorite barbecue sauce in the whole city. The beef brisket was excellent, it had the…read moreright amount of fatty grizzle for good flavor. The pulled pork was good tasting and was served on a quality bun,however it seemed soggy from sitting in the steam table. Don't get me wrong it was still delicious. The cornbread is amazing.

I don't know these guys - just a guest at a wedding. But I know the bride's mom and the morning…read moreafter she said she couldn't have asked for a more caring and careful caterer. They arrived on time, tended to every guest, answering questions, smiling and kept the line moving. Ok so they actually were the fill in caterers. The first crew DOUBLE BOOKED and the bride was told a month before the big day! She heard that Back 40 was just getting started sooooo. The food was fabulous. Burnt tips just right; better brisket than I've had in a while. The sides of Cesar Salad, Mac n Cheese (of course!) and cheesy potatoes were ... so rich! And again... plentiful. People went back for seconds until there was not much left! Nobody walked away hungry. Now I didn't ask price, so that's for you to figure. But my sister in law was happy as a clam as was the bride! Welcome to catering Back 40!

From the owner: Back 40 BBQ is BBQ for you - Not Pretentious, Just Delicious. Reach out to Matt to talk about your…read moreBBQ Catering needs... big or small Back 40 BBQ can help.. Meats: Ribs, Brisket, Pork, Chicken/Wings, Turkey, Ham Sides: Beans, Mac, Party Potatoes, Slaw and more Fixin's: Cowboy Candy (jalapeños); Candy Onions And always experimenting and trying new things... Smoked Meatloaf, BBQ Burritos, Smoked Cream Cheese, Smoked Peppers and soon our own BBQ Sauce. You have an idea reach out to Matt as he is willing try smoking anything..

Naomi's "Take it & Bake it" meals made life so much easier for us. We ordered multiple times when…read moreour son was young, and I was juggling night classes. Most meals needed to be refrigerated for 24 hours before cooking. They offer a variety of options to suit your needs (2-serving, 3-serving, 6-serving sizes and a gluten-free choice). Each month, there's a new selection of around 15 meals. You can mix and match however you'd like--selecting different meals or multiple portions of your favorites. Pickup locations are available in North Liberty and Kathy's Pies in Cedar Rapids. Every meal arrives frozen with cooking instructions. We rarely have leftovers, but it's still more cost-effective than dining out. I appreciate that there's no subscription requirement, though you do need to order a few weeks in advance since spots fill up quickly. My husband likes to add extra seasoning to some meals for a bit more heat. I wish they offered a wider selection of non-dairy meals for those who are lactose intolerant. This is an excellent option for busy families, new parents, elderly individuals, those recovering from illness or surgery, or anyone wanting to supplement/change up their meal routine. It also makes a great gift for new parents.

We've tried four meals so far and....wow! We are converted!…read more As a 3-person family with two working parents, dinner can be really difficult sometimes! We decided to try Naomi's Kitchen to help us along on the rougher days where we just can't get around to making a fresh meal. Naomi's Kitchen has been so much better for us than eating out and always feels and tastes like a home cooked meal. It also gives me a lot of peace of mind knowing that I always have options for a great meal!

This place is awesome. Easily the best gyro in the city. The owner was present and greeted everyone…read morein the restaurant treating them like family. I will certainly be back.

My family has been going here for years and apparently they've changed staff or recipes or…read moresomething but when we opened the boxes they gave us crumbs for Gyro's. No slices barely any ingredients. I hope they do better Im told the owner is a good guy maybe the staff was having an off day but definitely not impressed. I guess on a positive note the tastes good and the restaurant was very clean. *** UPDATE*** owner reached out and told us that everything will be addressed. That gets one more star for me. Very appreciated.