This was such a cute spot with amazing food. We were really surprised how good the Brussel sprouts were. That Korean BBQ sauce is to die for. Our service was great and the bar in general is a cool vibe. Everyone like their burgers, they were the smash burger patties, super thin and some crispy edges. We don't live in town but if we did we'd for sure be regulars here. read more

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Had a great burger and visit with a college friend from the wayback. Food was a total five but there were some jerks with an aggressive dog on the patio that seemed to live there. The patio is nice, great tables and the servers paid close attention to what we may want/need in the food realm. My friend got a Greek salad and really enjoyed it. I got a burger with BBQ sauce that was messy as all get out and so worth it. Got the dipping fries and willing to say I was really surprised with how tasty they were. They are unique too so maybe made in house. The jerks with two dogs, one was really aggressive trying to attack someone else's dog that was totally chill. That definitely means a deduction even though there were rules posted, it didn't seem the staff was going to bother and I get that it is pretty awkward. Seems like the staff would have to hear the ruckus cause the dogs were by the entrance to the place. The other folks took their dog back to the car. It was the sort of outward aggression that would make me wary if they are regulars. We had already ordered and gotten our food so we simply kept a watchful eye out. read more

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Well, my daughter wanted to go here for lunch unfortunately. It was SO EXPENSIVE!! We got 2 deli sandwiches and upgraded the side to beer cheese soup. The soup was AWFUL. We both took a spoonful and that was it. Tasted too much like beer, the consistency was like queso for chips, just gross. No drinks, just water. The only good thing was the Brussel sprouts app, which was very good and plenty of it. So that and the 2 sandwiches came to $54 and with $11 tip came to $65 for lunch. The turkey on my sandwich was basic lunchmeat. I definitely will NEVER go back. Way too expensive!! Better places to go to for sure. read more

We stopped by to see if we could get a spot on the patio. Someone told me to just go look and if there was no tables to come back to be put in the waitlist. We found a table, but then another person told us they had a waitlist, but then let us sit there. We waited awhile before anyone came to our table. Once we had a server, things went well. I think they need a better way to handle the wait list. Our food was excellent and the patio was clean and lively! Everyone here works hard and works as a team. We will definitely return. read more

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Food was delicious, bar was inviting, felt like a small town bar in a big city. Love the ambiance, and the server was super nice and attentive! Food tasted heavenly and so glad we stumbled on this hidden gem. We will be back! read more

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This place is a really good job. The food is very very good and the staff are engaging and friendly. I highly recommend it.

We at the Sacred Cow Tavern for the first time yesterday after I hearing/reading so many rave reviews about their burgers so wanted to give it a try, let me tell you...it did not disappoint!!! It was delicious! My husband and I both devoured our burgers! Like, absolutely nothing to complain about with our meals! I had "That Basic Burger" but added bacon, and had fries with mine which had great seasoning on them, he had the "Poutine Burger" (with no mushrooms or onions) and had mac & cheese which was super creamy and good. We sat at the bar and the bartender was super awesome and helpful the beers and menu. The Tavern itself is a chill vibe. Totally love it! It's our kind of place. We will definitely be back! read more

Sacred Cow Tavern - The Basic Burger with Bacon, Fries - Pubs Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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The moment I walked in I absolutely love the decor and that whole FNF, for some of you that may not know stands for fun, not fancy, ambience. It is by far my favorite vibe when dining at restaurants. The eclectic vibe just sets the best moods to enhance your experience. Start off with a whiskey, mule and exile. The boyfriend had the barbecue burger and I had a Floyd Pepper burger with thousand island dressing, pickles, sautéed onions , lettuce, and cheese. Their burger patties were similar to smash burgers. You can either get a one patty or two patty burgers and then a side, I chose their dipper fries with a side of their homemade ranch. I am a connoisseur of ranch and let me tell you this was one to rave about. The dipper fries and the ranch, so good! I absolutely fell in love with their burgers, and I would love to go back and try their other dishes they had so many items on their menu that sounded yummy . Everything looked amazing. It was so hard to decide. The staff was friendly. The service was prompt and it was clean and fun. I will definitely be back to enjoy the ambience and try out other entrées. Visited on May 3 2025 read more

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Food was amazing. I recommend those cheese curds they have on the menu, they were so good. Burgers were good too of course.

Saturday night and it was loud, over 90 decibels. Friendly server and good food. I only wish they used a quality roll for their burgers instead of a bland mass produced bun. Tasty burger and the fries were plentiful. Nice to see they have a large outdoor seating area for the warmer weather. read more

Disappointed in the bait and switch on happy hour. Menu states 2-4-1 Domestics are priced $5. Oddly, the bill comes and the beer is priced $6.00 ( the second is $1.00.) x 1:2 = $3.00. Not $2.50 as promised. I noticed the place was definitely lacking in patrons today... maybe that's why. It's the principle not the money. Waiter said he had asked for a menu change. Great service. read more

This place was really busy, but the server was very attentive and on top of it. The food was wonderful. The brisket sandwich was so delicious. Definitely going back. read more

This is my new favorite place to get a burger! Their "Something Spicy" burger is to DIE for! The atmosphere is perfectly on brand and I love that they have e outdoor seating so you can bring your furry friend! Service is always great with a smile! read more

Really enjoy our dinners at Sacred Cow. Love the variety of dishes. Service is always spot on and friendly.

This cute little place is tucked behind NewBo in an unassuming neighborhood. I met a friend for lunch on a weekday and the place filled up quickly, but the servers were friendly and the food came out fast. The spin dip is delicious; warm and gooey with hot pita chips and pretzels for dipping. I got the fish and chips; the fish was big pieces, perfectly salted, and cooked well. Lots of yummy fries came with the order and the little dish of homemade pickles was amazing! My friend got the BLT and chips and said she'd order it again. What a neat little place! Look for the upside down lamps hanging from the ceiling. read more

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I had the GYRO SANDWICH and my wife had the GYRO CAESAR and both were great. Portions were good size. Fries were like a curly fry but thicker. Service was prompt and friendly. We were there at happy hour so the noise level kept getting louder and louder. So I recommend going before happy hour if you don't plan on drinking. All in all it's a do again. read more

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Me and my girlfriend went here and had an absolutely amazing experience, I ordered the poutine burger and she had the gyro sandwich and both were absolutely wonderful. Our favorite part of the meal were the sidewinder fries which were season with a Cajun seasoning. We showed up, accidentally, for happy meals hour (everyday 3-6) and got our Helles beer and blueberry cider two for one! The second drink came in a small bucket with ice which was so fun! Would recommend to anyone and everyone who enjoys some good fries and burgers. read more

Sacred Cow Tavern - Poutine Burger - Pubs Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

What a cool place! We found it from the listing of Cedar Rapids Restaurant week participants and glad we did! Staff is friendly. We tried the restaurant week specials - Walking Taco Burger and Cajun Elote Chicken Wings. Both were flavorful and very ample portions. Wish they had tap beer instead of cans. Definitely will go again to try some of the other interesting things on their menu. This is a great place to stop before or after a show/concert in the downtown Cedar Rapids area. read more

Sacred Cow Tavern - Cajun Elote Chicken Wings - Pubs Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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This place is odd. Seemed like it might be a cool towny bar, maybe with an Indian bent, but it's really neither. It's a Fun not Fancy property, so you get hit with the schtick as soon as you walk in. You know it's going to act super cool and hipster, but be pricey without the high quality to match. This one is cows (with mullets, and tattoos so you know they're hipsters), and Doctor Seuss for some reason. Anyway, the drinks were quite expensive for the quantity and took ages to show up, despite not being super busy and looking like they were well staffed. We decided not to bother with food. I feel like I've had their food a million times. Again with the schtick, this menu is heavy on dill pickles and poutine. Who knows how any of this connected? I feel like they just roll some dice and look at a chart. Hey, if you want a hipster atmosphere and don't mind spending, I'm sure it's fine. Not really what I was in the mood for but that's not their fault. Just giving you fair warning before you make the trek. read more

The atmosphere is clean and inviting! Our waitress was super friendly and the food was SO good! We will be back!! read more

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Stopped in with my boyfriend to have a drink at the Sacred Cow Tavern. It was my first time in his second--staff was super friendly even though we just had a drink. Will definitely be back because of how nice the staff was. Also a really nice atmosphere with the decor and lights. read more

Went to Sacred Cow for my birthday. Always a good choice. Food is excellent. Drinks on point and service is great! We love the setting and the feel of the place. So glad to have this addition to Cedar Rapids foodie choices!! read more

Spacious dog friendly patio, great happy hour, and a wide variety menu. Will be back for sure read more

Sacred Cow Tavern - Sausage & Pretzel Board - Pubs Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The ambiance was kitschy and fun, staff friendly and kind, we had a couple of cocktails and they were very creatively concocted and just plain delicious! We didn't have a meal but we did order the spinach and artichoke dip and it was very good. Will be back for drinks again for sure and maybe check out more menu items. Menu is vegan/vegetarian friendly. read more

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What to say, great atmosphere, food is hot and home made, servers are friendly and just darn good! This is an awesome place for lunch and I am betting will be great for Friday after work. Check ot out, you won't be disappointed! The mac and cheese is creamy and delicious. Definitely try the home made kettle chips. Heck try it all! Have not had a bad item yet, 2nd time this week! read more

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Gives a tinge of house on the rock meets bbq pit master and it works too well. Ask for my friend Dav to guide you on this culinary journey they have blessed us with, As he is truly a master at his craft. I've been struggling to find a place with unique flavors since I moved to Iowa and I am happy to say I have finally found it. Not one miss on this menu, highly recommend the Cajun Elote wings for those who enjoy seasoning. read more

Some of the best food in town. We love the pickle fries, burgers, wings.. Great staff!

Visited on a busy Thursday during lunch. Sat almost right away. Service was quick but a bit rushed. She had no time for questions about the menu. We started with the parm pickle fries- very tasty! We ordered the dill pickle soup & it was good-not great but good. Could have been warmer. I inquired about the chicken gyro vs a burger & server stated burgers were better. I would certainly hope burgers aren't their top game. It was dry & flavorless. Thankful for the 1000 island dressing so it lubed it up a bit. My cousin had the Irish fries- the chicken was very very dry also. Everything could use more flavor & a bit less cook time. Would try again since they just opened but if stays the same would probably not go back. read more

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Good food and a cool vibe. It's got a decent sized menu with some of the usual as well and some not so usual.

Great service and neat atmosphere!! Burgers were good and interesting! Will return soon!! read more

The food is decent. The wait staff are inconsistent. I've had really good experiences there and really horrible experiences there. In the end analysis I won't be back. read more

Went to lunch today at 1115. Got seated right away, lots of open seats. They serve PEPSI products!!!!! The decor is adorable. Service was speedy and very attentive. I had a chicken gyros, it was delicious. The sour cream dressing had a dill flavor, mixed well with the chicken, cucumbers, red onion. I opted for sidewinder fries, Super tasty. One of my daughters had the same main with the side salad.m, ordered 5 cinnamon rolls w apples to take home to her family for dessert tonight! The other daughter had chili and cinnamon roll. She loved it! Prices we're reasonable. Head on over and give these good people your order! read more

Great spot for lunch or dinner. The food is outstanding. Loved the dill pickle soup and burgers.

Amazing food. The poutine burger was a nice change to everyone else's "normal burgers". I also had the pickle fries and pickle soup. Both were great! This is a must try if you haven't. Great service to top it off! read more

The cheeseburger was one of the best i've had in awhile. Will be visiting again. Would recommend to anyone!

Food is great and beer is cold! I swear by the Elote chicken wings from this bar. I get them every two weeks. These wings are heaven sent. Although it's an appetizer, it can easily fill you up. read more

We tried this cute little neighborhood place this afternoon for a late lunch! The cow themed ambiance is adorable and tasteful. The menus is expertly varied enough to meet just about any dietary need, everything from Vegan-vegetarian-to Red meat eaters. in addition the food is delicious. We had burgers and a hummus plate with naan! the naan and hummus was so yummy we could have been happy with that alone. the burgers were smashburger style served with sidewinders fries. Everything was hot and perfectly seasoned. On top of all that our server was pleasant and attentive without hovering. The whole experience was great! Highly recommend! read more

We are becoming regulars here. Everything is perfect. Food is out in less than 10-15 mins every time. Quaint little bar in an old church building. Service is excellent and love the mac cheese dip and bucket drinks! read more

Not sure I need to go here again. Can't speak to the food menu, as we only had appetizers, which were fine. All three of us in our party agree the drinks seemed watered down. read more

I recently went to Sacred Cow for a drink and to go food, I ordered an extra spicy virgin bloody mary, absolutely bland tasted like plain tomato juice, tried to spice it up with hot sauce, didn't help, then I ordered spinach artichoke dip to go, got home and went to heat it up and it was slimy, and smelled bad, totally inedible. I would have taken it back but the drive wouldn't have been worth it. The service was fine but I'll not order anything again, I had previously had the food that was not good but did not write a review until now. Very disappointed. read more