Our go to food place after a theater show. The burgers are awesome and I love the creativity of them. I also love the variety of fries and the selection of beers are always nice. It does get a bit crowded sometimes because it is a small place. The wait for food can be a bit long at times but after a show we tend to hangout and chat for long periods of time anyways so it didn't bother us too much. read more

The food was amazing! Service was superb! We stopped by by accident and I'm so glad we did. I would recommend to everyone!

The menu had a variety of choices from various countries cuisines. Don't let the size of the building deceive you, it's and really nice cozy dining establishment. read more

Good burgers, great atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Will recommend. ..

After the flood of 2008 I wondered what could ever go into such a small building. Well The Map Room fits it nice. Found this place when my wife said she wanted a burger and needed it right away. The atmosphere was nice, they also have an outside patio, waitress was very pleasant. Wife had a plain patty with Swiss on it and a salad. She said it was very good. I had a side of fries that were done just right. Price wasn't bad, cost less than the Jimmy Johns across the street. This will be a do over. Oh, asked if they had any NA beer but they didn't. That's why the 4 star and not a five. read more

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Happened upon this place looking for somewhere new, very cute place and great staff. Food was amazing and so was the drink!

Suggested by an employee at the Iowa Brewing Company to come here if I was hungry. The decor inside was pretty cool and the outside was as well. The pesto mozzarella burger was phenomenal! The bun was perfectly toasted. I did try the cheese and bacon on my fries and thought it was little sub-par. The draft beer selection wasn't great either. They should definitely include Iowa Brewing Company. Service at the bar was okay, nothing to note but attentive enough. Would definitely come back here, purely because of the burgers. read more

The Map Room - American Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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The Map Room looks like a small, hole-in-the-wall bar in downtown Cedar Rapids. I just happened to check it out during a recent visit to town... And boy, was I impressed! The bar has a genuine authenticity and feel to it that I haven't seen in most other places in Cedar Rapids. As one would expect, there are a variety of beers on tap... but OMG... The burgers! I had one of the best burgers I've ever tasted in my life at the Map Room!! There were also a number of hummus and naans, as well as salads, on the menu, which I didn't try. I will definitely be back for more burgers and beer!! read more

Cute little establishment located where Stella's used to be, decorated with interesting maps obtained from the travels of the owners. There are several different alcoholic options to choose from, I visited here with a group and we enjoyed the customer service and the food. I had the Saigon burger which was cooked to perfection and had an excellent level of heat. We had on crostini tangier which was the perfect appetizer, to compliment our drinks and meal. The Map Room is a cozy, little place, but it is clean and the food is good. I will be back and recommend that everyone should give it a try. read more

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Cute, small, unique restaurant. The cusco fries were amazing and full of flavor! My boyfriend who is a meat and potatoes kind of man even enjoyed them. The El Paso burger was ok, could've used a little more flavor. The potato ham soup was very good as well as their Asian pasta salad! I was surprised at all the unique options they had. My boyfriend had the Memphis burger and he said it was very good! They have $4 Bloody Mary's all day on Saturday. read more

The Map Room - Cusco fries and El Paso burger - American Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

This place is one of my favorite burger joints in Cedar Rapids. It's downtown so parking is kinda miserable, but since I have usually gone at time when the church isn't in session I have generally parked in there lot without issue. The restaurant is pretty small, maybe 10 tables total, but that's part of the charm. The decor is nice and unique with various historical pictures and map related items. The menu is not extensive, but what they do they execute well. Best part is the price won't break the bank. My wife and I spend about $30 for a drink and meals. If you are looking for a nice quiet place with good food reasonable prices I'd definitely recommend giving the map room a shot. read more

Cutest, comfiest spot around. Not much of a burger person, but they have some great burger recipes. Visited with an old friend before Christmas. Couldn't have chosen a better spot. Good service. Friendly, available, but not in the way. Sad it is so small because it would prevent me from trying to get in on a weekend, but the smallness is what makes it special. read more

holy bloody hell!! this place rocks!! excellent service . icy cold juice factory . awesome grilled cheese . fantastic milwaukee style fries . everything about this experience was off the hook (which is a good thing...i think ). will totally be back and be back soon!!!! if you want a great meal in a cozy environment, go here now!!!! read more

Best burgers in Cedar Rapids! Great daily specials! Small and inviting with a very nice drink selection. Last time I was there, I ended up ordering food to go and it took a long time, waitress gave me a gift card and apologized for the wait. Food was hot and delicious. I will certainly be back. read more

The Blackstone Hotel sandwich was perfect. The potato salad was unique and very tasty - we appreciated the recommendation from our server.

Atmosphere and look is nice. Seems to fit more people than previous establishments there. As far as the menu goes it is very unique. However, there are so many ingredients that are unknown to the average person so you end up having to google what something is or ask numerous questions. More descriptions on the menu would be helpful. Hopefully there will be more menu options as time goes on. I like burgers and fries, but if someone in your party is looking for something else you're out of luck. read more

This place was questionable at first, but moment I sat at the bar I was greeted and welcomed to the bar! Bartender was extremely nice and once the food came it was spectacular! Get the Memphis burger and you will be full! Will be back to this place everyone I am in town! Plus they pour drinks like I do when I am at the house! I will be back soon! read more

A hidden gem: in a squat building around downtown Cedar Rapids is a cozy restaurant with a delicious, eclectic menu. The dishes span from Korean-Indian fusion to simpler American fare. The Saturday drink specials also are nice--$4 mimosas and bloody Marys. read more

One of my favorite burgers in town, probably not a spot for vegetarians or healthy eaters but that doesn't phase me at all. The restaurant is small so it's probably not great for groups. I find it to be one of the most unique spaces in the area, unfortunately capturing a photo of the inside was difficult because of the dimly lit setting. read more

In town from East Tennessee, stopped in for a few beers and some grub. The Decatur sandwich and sweet potato soup were awesome. I told the bartender they weren't charging enough for their food and I meant it 5 .....brew was also mighty tasty! read more

We almost did not go in because it looked too small for our group of 11. Turned out that they accommodated us very well. The hamburgers had pulled pork and different spices. A good choice of beers although not all are on draft. we had two kids under 6 and they were happy with their selections. Interesting decorations using maps. Wife said we should have gone back on Monday. read more

Love the look of this place. The staff is super friendly and helpful with the menu. The burgers are really creative without being too crazy that it feels they're just throwing things together for the sake of originality. The flavors pair well together and they make sense. The drinks are so good! We had just about every one of their signature cocktails because they were so refreshing and well done. The poutine wasn't the best. The gravy kind of congealed on us. The might have been a fluke in an otherwise killer dinner. read more

Best veggie burger in town and I love all the al-carte toppings you can put on your burger, so you don't have to lack in flavor department just because you don't eat cheese or meat. Also, the decor has a very warm, inviting feel with loads of interesting, world-wide vintage maps decorating the place. Bartenders and servers are very friendly and accommodating, my only real complaint is that the place is super small and always packed so I can't depend on getting a seat if I go there on a weekend night. Hopefully they will eventually move to a larger location and I wish them all the success in the world! We need more places like this that serve homemade, tasty food that is seasoned properly, is affordable, that also has a great beer selection. read more

The Lima burger was amazing. Definitely a top 5 burger for me. Fresh locally sourced beef, nice toasted bun that held up to the gravy on the burger. No need for cheese or other basic burger toppings. Was tempted to order one to go since we are traveling from out of town. read more

If you the burger cravings! This is your place! Food is great and pretty much home made to my knowledge! Atmosphere is sweet. I think it's the only restaurant left in CR with Wallpaper on the walls. Makes the place cozy! read more

My wife and I absolutely love this place! Every time we've had burgers here, they were fantastic and perfectly cooked. The Napoli Burger is my favorite. We even had very efficient service at lunchtime. Service is always great, and there's really welcoming feel here. We absolutely recommend it! read more

The Map Room is the perfect place to grab a bite or a drink Downtown. Their cocktails are as unique as their burger options, which are themed for places around the world. Everything is flavorful, the atmosphere is intimate, and the staff is great. A great Date Night location or Happy Hour spot! read more

Ok..I couldn't find something like this in the SFO Bay Area! Kind of mind-blowing burgers.

Dropping off daughter at COR college. Stumbled onto this place after numerous recommendations. Small, quaint and with great atmosphere for a local joint. Food is out of this world with great variety of options and really good burgers. This has been a go to place every time we visit and will certainly return. Hello from Dallas! read more

This place is fantastic. Great food. Prompt, polite service! Very rarely have I had a to-go order that rivaled any burger I had ever had, and this place did! I can not say enough about how terrific The Map Room is, but I can say I will be back frequently! read more

Over all the coziest bars in downtown, with wine and poutine to match. Some of the best food and most original food menus in downtown Cedar Rapids! Great place for the out of Towner to visit. read more

I love their grilled cheese though they use American in their blend of cheeses that include White Cheddar, Provolone and a Goat cheese aiole that I think does it's best to hide the processed taste of American. I HIGHLY recommend having the French fries Poutine style, as long as you learn what gravy they use for that specific day. I went on a Friday and had the Mushroom gravy with my Poutine fries. All in all, the service is as amazing as the food and I'd TOTALLY come back. read more

A well earned five stars, the ambiance, the decor, the service, and the food are top notch. If this experience were a bottle of wine I would say, "A bold full bodied base with beautiful hints of orchestrated flavor explosions." The only pain is trying to find a parking spot in the area, ugh, all cities are alike. Your tastebuds called and said, "Let's go eat there, NOW!!" Enjoy y'all!!! read more

This is a truly memorable little place. I loved the poutine fries. My husband had the Wednesday special that is a double burger and it came with a beer and a shot. Our bill affordable and we got a lot of food that was delicious. We will be back. read more

Amazing burgers!!! We got the Delhi and Saigon burgers with veggie patties and they were to die for. Instead of fries, we got their side salads and their miso ginger dressing was great as was their pasta salad! Their naan appetizer with pesto and mozzarella cheese was scrumptious too. Very impressed with all the choices and how well they've nailed each and every different flavor. read more

Love the atmosphere. It's small tho. You're right up next to the table next to you, unless you have a booth. Burger and drinks were great and good pricing. read more

Neat little spot in downtown. Small little building in a parking lot surrounded by larger building. Also looks out of place. Inside is cozy. Was told they make awesome craft cocktails. I had my time usual so I didn't get to valdiate that recommendation. Menu is most burgers name after world location with Ingredients to match. Staff was accomodating to my dietary requests with no hassle. Would definitely recommend to other visitor at least one meal there. read more

Great hole in the wall bar/pub in downtown Cedar Rapids. It is on the small side but has seating inside and outside. The beer on tap is really good with local beers and the regular standards. The menu is smaller but what they have is really good! We split a Springfield Burger and Santa Fe Fries. Burger was simple but high quality. The Santa Fe Fries were excellent!! Wow! Fries were nice and crispy and the toppings did not overwhelm. Perfect! read more

Love this place! On Wednesday's they have a burger, beer and a shot for $11! Their food is delicious and the service is awesome!

They have great food and fun atmosphere! I recently went and found out they have an outside patio! The fries are super too!