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    Groundswell Cafe

    4.9 (23 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Vicki L.

    Excellent sandwiches, granola and soups. Lovely service. Great community program. I love supporting this place.

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    The people were kind and friendly and the food was delicious. Love the mission! Our hearts and bellies were full.

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    3 years ago

    Love the dark roast coffee and French toast. The omelettes are great too. For lunch I like the fresh salads and chicken salad sandwich.

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    8 years ago

    Wonderful place for lunch. Great homemade sandwiches, soups and salads. Friendly staff and a great mission.

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    I'd just like to say this place has a special spot in my heart after what they did for me today, my…read moreole lady had our baby today and she was craving black sheep (it is one of our go to spots for dates) we called to order they asked how the day was which was amazing I answered saying we just had a baby so fantastic, they congratulated me also when I showed up card out to pay the boss lady of some kind walked up said they gave us a stuffed animal black sheep that's hospital grade so it is 100% safe for our newborn to snuggle, I had so much gratitude for a small gesture and when I pulled my card out to pay she said "absolutely not your lunch is on us today congratulations on the new baby" and this really showed their true colors we are extremely grateful for the amazing lunch they so generously offered to pay for simply because we had a newborn and they wanted to show some kindness I felt I should share the positivity and kindness this business showed a young man and his family thank you guys so much I pray for many many long years of success and we will most definitely be back!

    We were in Cedar Rapids for a concert at the Paramount Theater and discovered this treasure…read more Though I didn't snap many pics photos, the interior was classy, yet casual. Our dinner was wonderful and two weeks later my husband still raved about the fried chicken sandwich! Service was good, considering how busy they were but we had a little frustration taking care of our tab when we mentioned we were headed to a show and needed to be headed there,

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    * The dip burger was great, they served it with the cheese and crispy onions on the side which kept…read morethe onions crispy. * The service was good - not checking up too often but not disappearing. * The light was set low enough to keep the ambience calm but bright enough to read the menu and see the food. Overall, a great experience and I will definitely be going again.

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    This was my second visit to Need Pizza, and somehow it was even more fabulous than the first. Not…read moreonly do they create true culinary delights with their pizzas, but the service and friendliness of the staff are truly unmatched. I love that they constantly rotate their pizza of the week. Even when I'm hesitant because it's something I've never tried before, I find myself excited and eager to go for it--because everything here is consistently a 10. After experiences like this, it's hard not to trust every specialty pizza they put out. Our server, Lexi, was absolutely on point--friendly, so personable . They also let you sample any beer you're curious about, which I really appreciate. I tried the Cotton Candy beer, and it was over-the-moon good. I'm not a big beer drinker at all, and I honestly couldn't believe it was beer. I also got to sample the drinks my party ordered--wow. Every visit, there are new beers on tap. You might miss one and wish it was still around, but the ever-rotating selection is just another reason this place is such a delight. As for the food, I took a leap of faith with the Sriracha BLT pizza. I was very hesitant, but I threw caution to the wind--and I'm so glad I did. It was absolutely fabulous. Need Pizza continues to impress on every level, and I can't wait to come back again.

    The pizza is exceptional. I read the reviews and came in to try their white. I built my own, so…read moreadded sausage and mushrooms. The crust is amazing with a hint of sweetness, and the white sauce was very tasty. It accompanied the mushrooms and sausage perfectly. The pie was 20 bucks with the toppings on a large and beers are 5 to 8 dollars.

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