Had never been to Cross Roads before. I had found it online and it seemed cool (at least to me) to…read moreshowcase Thai and Chinese cuisine at what otherwise appears to be a typical American diner. I liked the landscaping out front, it was very warm and welcoming and the inside was the same way. Quaint, homey, and very comfortable. It is just a place that you feel comfortable being at, which is always good for a diner like this. There was four of us total, and I was very impressed with the menu. Again, the variety is a great selling point and it isn't so much that becomes overwhelming. They have mostly anything that would fit your taste on a particular day -- really fabulous. Our table got a sweet and sour stir fry with shrimp, a sesame chicken dish, an omelette, and a southwestern shipwreck. I won't speak too much for the other at my table, but there were no complaints with the food at all. From my perspective, the food was EXCELLENT. I had the shipwreck and ordered a pancake ala carte. The pancake was absolutely delicious. Cooked perfectly, fluffy.. They add a touch of cinnamon which really warms up the pancake flavor-wise. And I realize shipwrecks aren't awfully complicated to execute... but again. PERFECT. I could actually taste individual ingredients which were all marvelous. Honestly.. Cross Roads Bistro had a chance at being my favorite diner in the corridor. Except the service was unacceptable. I will try to make this short and sweet because it annoys me to even think about. The waitress had brought us our checks. Came back to check on them to see if we were ready to pay maybe 2 minutes later. Half the table was clearly not ready to pay as the tickets hadn't moved and there was no money / cards with the tickets. The waitress asked anyway if the tickets were ready to be paid. Guest A in my group said that he was still waiting for more tea (as his glass had been empty for over 15 minutes by this point). The waitress obviously took extreme offense to this and became very rude and very snippy.. In a very sarcastic / rude / and almost put-out tone, she proceeded to say that he never asked for more tea and that's why the glass was empty.After a second of awkward silence, she asked Guest A if he would like more tea (which I think should have been obvious). Guest A replied, " Sure! " and the waitress retorted, "See, that wasn't very hard, was it?" Wow... Well, Guest A didn't really catch / hear this comment in it's entirety but he knew she had said something unflattering. So after she walked away to get tea, he asked the table what she said. He almost couldn't believe it.. So much so that when she came back, he asked her what she said. She proceeded to lie and pretend as if she never said anything. She never returned to the table. The other guests (one of which is over the age of 90) were then required to get up and seek out the waitress to actually pay for their meals. Look.. I know customers aren't always pleasant. I know bad days happen. But I used to be a waiter and I couldn't get away with talking to CUSTOMERS like that under any circumstances. Heck, I wouldn't even think about. Before that incident, I was REALLY excited about this location and the food they offered. I was ready to come back fairly frequently? Now? I don't really want to go back at all. What a shame. ------- EDIT: I swear, I did this before. The questionable waitress seems to be gone and all of the great things I said about the food still hold true after many visits. Please go to this location and support our local businesses. These owners truly care about the food they serve and the customers as well. FIVE STARS.

The Thai food is the worst I've ever had. I have eaten…read moreThai food all over Thailand and the world and my ex wife is Thai. So, I know what I'm talking about. I took a few bites and asked for the bill and left. The waitress was nice but I had to ask for intent ils and napkins separately.

Lynn has amazing food. She uses fresh foods in her Thi, authentic recipes. Her donuts are fabulous!…read moreThe surroundings are clean and peaceful. The service is top notch. Ericka took very good care of me.

Food was almost 5/5, more in that later. Staff was busy busy busy as there were only two people…read morevisible on the floor as well as taking care of to go orders. Quaint little restaurant and the decor was solid. We had to wait for almost everything which isn't surprising as they looked to be short-staffed - I hope they staff more than two front house people regularly. My friend and I had drinks, he tried a Thai beer and peach saki, which he enjoyed. I had fountain root beer. We ordered steamed potstickers, which came out too quickly, were just north of warm and the sauce was far too sweet. Underwhelming. They'd be better if they were up to temp and the sauce was more savory and less sweet. The crabmeat Rangoon was crisp on one side and a little soggy on the other, they came out hot but I think they had been sitting for a bit. The sauce was again, far too sweet. It looked like straight honey with red pepper flakes in it. The entrees however, almost made up for the appetizers. Both plates were large and outstanding flavor. He had Racy Pad Thai (shrimp) with level 2 heat (1-5). I had chicken pad Thai (level 3), with a tamarind-based sauce and chopped peanuts on top. Again, both were fantastic. Overall a pleasant experience, I will return.

Fried bananas in the dessert were cold. I was hoping for the hot banana contrast with the cold ice…read morecream. Overall food was not bad. They had a strawberry sake here that I tried and although the bottle looked cute the sake itself did not taste very good. Only took pictures of the dessert.

this place is tucked away, but haste some of the busy tai food in all of cedar rapids, maybe even…read moreIowa the place is a little run down but is being managed by one woman and she dose the best she can she is the owner and the waitress and I think she deserves some love.

I am a Chinese girl from China, so I know my way around Asian food. This place is pretty good for…read morethe Midwest, and has a pretty big menu with both Thai traditional and more Americanized Asian generic dishes. The menu is pretty big and there's a lot for everyone. I recommend coming in person as the prices are cheaper than delivery and the service is fast, especially if you call ahead with your order

Phantastic Pho here in Iowa! Outstanding service and a…read morerelaxed atmosphere at Mai Pho House. The Pho Tai Nam Bo Vien was loaded with steak, brisket, and meatball along with the noodles and tasty broth. The Bun Bo Vien was a little spicier than anticipated but still a great combo of steak, meatball, pork, and vermicelli noodles. The dumpling appetizers were ordered in the crispy version, and they were fantastic as well... nothing negative to say about the whole experience. We'll be back again to try one of their amazing choices!

Delicious food, Quick Service and reasonable ambience. We loved the Pho ga and the lemongrass…read morechicken. The dumplings were nice but pretty generic. The Vietnamese crepe was huge and lots of fun. Love the generous helping of the herbs and sprouts given along with the yummy delicious dip with carrot shreds in it. Overall had a wonderful experience. Portion sizes were great. We had leftovers for our next day meal as well. Overall great experience.

Authentic my ass. Water cinnamon ass pho. Spring roll is decent but the sauce is trash.read more

I was seated promptly . The servers were very attentive and took good care of me…read more I love the calm, clean, peaceful ambiance. The food was delicious, as usual. Fresh and hot. The prices are affordable and the portions are generous. I recommend this restaurant.

Food is delicious, flavorful w tender beef. Nice ambiance for dining in w good service!Always busy!…read moreI'm a New Yorker so I know what's good!

Went there last night with some friends. It was not busy at all when we got there around 6 (it was…read morea Wednesday night) but had picked up by the time we left. It was a clean restaurant and our server was super nice and helpful. They have an extensive menu and it all looked great! I ordered the Rangoons and the Las Vegas Roll. Both were great! The roll was huge! I couldn't eat it all, so delicious!

Went on Saturday for the lunch specials. Lots of options to individualize to your tastes. Had the…read morebento box which was more than enough and shared with my wife who got the maki roll special. Service was great and food was excellent

One of my favorite spots in my hometown. Service is quick and friendly and food is consistently…read moregood. They're never busy so it's an easy quick sit down lunch or dinner. And you always have leftovers! I recommend the beef or chicken pho. The spring rolls are a great appetizer as well. If you're into coffee, get the iced latte with sweetened condensed milk - it's both a drink and experience! Everyone is so sweet here and although the place is simply decorated and some would say outdated, I find it calming and nostalgic. I'll be back!

Tasty food, good pricing, fast service, would come back! The building does look like an old…read morebusiness office turned into a restaurant.

If you're looking for an amazing boba spot, go here!!!…read more I've been looking for decent boba for over a year now, and my professor recommended this place. I'm done looking, this is the best out there! I got the taro milk tea with brown sugar boba and my boyfriend got the brown sugar milk tea with boba as well. Both were phenomenal. I did want to try their sea salt foam matcha but since they import their matcha from Japan, they were out due to recent shortage. I will be back to try this and sandwiches too! Service was so nice and kind, and the shop is so cute! They had decorated walls it felt homey inside. Absolutely worth the visit!

Ordered the pork belly and bbq beef bahn mi sandwiches today using their drive thru. SO…read moreDELICIOUS!!! I highly recommend this spot. I wish I'd gotten extra sandwiches and some soup for tomorrow but I'll be back there sooner than later to try everything else on the menu. Very nice customer service and the food is so fresh. Perfect baguette. Phenomenal flavors on both protein options I ordered. The veg toppings are flawlessly prepared and bagged up separately from the warm sandwiches for the optimal To-Go experience. I'll come back here again and again. Less than $10 for each very filling sandwich!

Tried this place out after seeing all their menu had to offer, and it was good!…read more We came in super late and thankfully they still took us, and staff was so nice whole time. I got the classic bibimbap and my boyfriend got the miso ramen. I will say I don't think we ordered the right things, because the menu seemed amazing but our food was decent. The bulgogi was really good, and we both enjoyed our meals. The place is themed and very nice, seems like a cozy spot. We will be coming back to try more and use the hot pot as well!

Such a gem in old Marion! Please set a time to enjoy a meal here with good friends. Staff are all…read moreconsiderate and friendly with ownership that respects them and the customers that make it possible. I cannot revere enough the food quality and selection. Each dish had its unique taste and texture without being a standard you would find in "cut and paste" establishments. This is several steps above your average "sushi place".