Food is freaking delicious, a little expensive but definitely worth it. The service is immaculate at this place and couldn't be better.

Gooooood burgers! Napkins suck lol. Good drinks. Owners rock. One of the o ly places in town to get spam! Love it. read more

Amazing Rueben sandwich and salad. Corned beef was lean and flavorful, Place was busy for mid afternoon so you know the food is great. Service was good and decor was unique. Highly recommend!! read more

The burgers, sandwiches, fries and drinks are amazing! Best burger in town! If you want an amazing burger this is the place to eat! Give them a try! You won't be disappointed!! read more

I highly recommend The Map Room. They have some of the best burgers in Cedar Rapids. My fiancé and I went with some friends and the food was fabulous. They have great specials on drinks every day of the week. The restaurant is very small so it's best to go with a small group. They do not take reservations either, but they do have a bar that offers additional seating. They don't have their own parking lot, but there is plenty of street parking and the parking garages. read more

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

Food was great! Drinks were great! Wait staff was awesome. This place is small and it was busy but it's worth a visit.

Great selection of mocktails. Loved the pesto naan. Got us in quick on busy Saturday night. We'll definitely be back.

5 stars isn't enough! Stopped in on a week day, got seated and got our hands on the menu... it was a bit overwhelming, not because of the size, but because it all looked so good! Had a great waitress, food was out quick and it was SOOO good! Will definitely be back, can't recommend enough! read more

Great food, wonderful staff and fabulous drinks. The restaurant is very big but even full the noise wasn't an issue and some very cool items on the walls. read more

I came here with four kids from out of town and we all did "make your own burgers". I love this place-- we were welcomed in right as we walked in. The decor is so original. There are maps all over the walls and really cool lighting and great wait staff. They happen to have 80s music so that was great. It kind of reminds me of whiskey bar but it has very good food and is appropriate for kids. There is a bar here by the way but I didn't get to partake in that today. My 11 year olds' review: This place is AMAZING! Omg great service great food there is salads and burgers and we are dancing to the great music that's playing. read more

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

Super cool place with great interior. Cozy, yet not too small. There is booth, table or bar seating available. Peyton was attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and was able to recommend her favorite burgers, tell us the specials and ingredients in each. She was friendly, smiling and plesent. The Map Room concept is cool overall. They have lots of framed maps for decor, small Moroccan style pendant lighting above each booth and bar as well as themed burgers. The burger selection was diverse and included everything from spam toppings, eggs, hummus, or gravy and many more or you can build your own burger. All burgers come with fries, soup or salad. If you're not in the mood for a burger, there are 5 loaded fry options, soup or salad. I had the Marrakesh burger and it was excellent. Generous portion, great soft bun, loaded with flavor with hummus, olive, chermoula and goat cheese. My mom had The Omaha with corned beef, sauerkraut, 1000 island. We had a small side of beer cheese (topping) to dip the fries in. It was amazing!! Perfect consistency and very flavorful. They had a great selection of beer on tap, several local breweries represented as well as several can options, a few cocktails or wine. I would definitely recommend stopping in for a burger, beer, happy hour or anytime!! read more

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I enjoy going to the Map Room to eat their fantastic burgers or to drink some of their good craft beer on tap. The bartenders are always so friendly and awesome to talk to. And there is always great seating whenever I go there. I went with a group of friends to the Map Room on Saint Patrick's Day and we had a blast there! Can't wait to go back! read more

There's no better burger place in CR. You wouldn't know it from the outside, but this tiny joint is a great place for trying whiskey and they also have good options for vegan and gluten-free patrons. read more

Best burgers in Iowa!!! They offer so many different options and I can't wait to try each and everyone of them.

I've heard about the map room but hadn't been until yesterday. It was a great experience. Not too expensive. They have gluten free buns and fries! They are also environmentally conscious with paper straws and environmentally friendly napkins. I definitely am recommending this place to my friends and family. read more

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

Bring back the naan. PLEASE!! The food is still great, but the new menu now is mostly two of the same thing: burgers or sandwiches. (??) Their naan menu had been some of the best things to eat in CR. The night after treating my brother to a ribeye Oscar style at a place across town, I brought him here for the Busan naan. One bite and he said, "Oh my God, you could have tossed that steak last night and just brought me here! This is one of the best things I've ever tasted!!" Heartbreaking to see it and the Campagnia naan gone. . Bright side: the new Tokyo salad is incredible, and they didn't scrap the Montreal fries. Thank you for that. read more

Come on seriously? This place made a list for how good their burgers are? The burgers were gray and not even round they didn't even cover the bun, the toppings were slopped on and tough . The entire burger was dry and void of all flavor. The fries were over cooked and the poutine ( Canada called their declaring war) was a gross box of nasty, the fries " melted" before the cheese did how do you get ff to melt? I am disappointed by this place and the group of people that gave them a rank for best anything. When my wife opened the Togo boxes she said " this is sad", and it was. Gross gross gross read more

Awesome atmosphere and great food! I got the Melbourne burger with no cheese-it had grilled pineapple, pickled beets, an over easy egg & chipotle aioli. Unexpected combination that I'm going to recreate at home! read more

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Excellent staff and atmosphere inside and on the patio. This is a place you want to visit if never been here. Great Bloody Mary's and craft cocktails as well. read more

The Map Room - Bloody Mary on the patio. - American Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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We (a party) of four returned to this restaurants because the food was terrific on a previous visit. We r got to eat because of the wait. It was busy on a Friday evening and we're told it would be a 20 minute wait. No problem so far. An hour passed with no update or contact even though we remained on the premises and they had our phone number. We checked in for some idea of what to expect. No apology, no care, but we were told it would be 20 minutes. We left without informing the business and got an g pizza at Need Pizza a couple of blocks away as far as the Map Room was aware, we were still waiting. No contact. My beef here is the lack of apparent care for the customers. The was a shortage of staff and no obvious front person. There was no effort to communicate and there was no attempt to entice is to return. Go here when it is not busy. read more

The reviews on this place were outstanding and that's why we ate here. Several reviews stated the best burger in town. If that's the case, those people don't get out much. We sat down to eat last Friday at 1145 am, and received our food 1 hour and 7 minutes later. That's unacceptable! Of course, the server gave us excuses when the food came out that the cook is new. We were also missing sides and toppings. The food was average at best. I do not recommend this place at all unless you like wasting your time sitting there for over an hour to receive average food. I just don't know how a place downtown can operate an establishment with a skeleton crew during busy hours. I do have to give our server credit, she was the Bartender, the server, the buss boy, and the person that plated the food. She did her job, but behind the scenes is the problem. The owners get a D - for operating a cookie cutter business. I also talked to several locals downtown that agreed with me that the service is terrible here and the food is nothing to brag about. The Ambiance of all the framed maps on the wall from different parts of the world are cool. Therefore, because of the maps, it gets 2 stars instead of one. read more

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

GoodBurgers GoodService Good Pricing. Good Ambiance Will return again and try something other than burgers read more

Great spot for a unique burger!! Downtown places to eat are limited but The Map Room keeps the menu fresh and unique!

Small place with great food and friendly staff. The Map Room has a greater atmosphere without the loud music and actually lets you have a conversation. I usually eat here each time that I come to town and I always look forward to it. The burgers are awesome and the beer selection is extensive. read more

The Map Room is our favorite little quick date spot. The food is always spot on when we go. My go to is an Indian Grilled Cheese, fries and beer cheese on the side. You can order your fries loaded with one of their options on the menu or to your liking. I have yet to have a burger at The Map Room, my other half will tell you it's the best burger in town. You can choose one from the menu or build your own, how can you go wrong? Never leave disappointed or hungry! Staff is great & the ambiance is great. They have delicious drinks, including my favorite dark beer! read more

The map room has an amazing hole in the wall feel- despite the fact that it's not touching any buildings. Although it has a bar, I would HIGHLY recommend going for the food. There is such a dynamic variety of options that are inspired by different locations around the world (everything within stays true to the map theme) There are a lot of burger options, so probably not the best place to go if you're vegan or vegetarian. But if you are, TRY THE FRIES. Everyone knows the perfect fry can be difficult to find, but the fries here are crispy and perfectly seasoned (a little on the saltier side) The service is really friendly, and the vibe of the whole place is very relaxed. There is only one tv, so you don't have to worry about getting distracted easily. The drinks they serve are well mixed and reasonably priced! read more

Horrible first experience for all 6 in our group. Two of our pulled pork sandwiches had wet bottom buns and cold food. The veggie burger was tiny, fried and was a quarter of the size of the bread it came on. Nothing tasted good to us at all. read more

BEST BURGER IN CEDAR RAPIDS! And possibly the best cocktail and beer menu as well! The Map Room offers a wide variety of unique burgers, sandwiches, and sides. It is perfect when you are dining with both picky and adventurous eaters! We have really enjoyed dining here before and throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. They have a spacious outdoor patio to enjoy when the weather allows and they also offer convenient curbside to go ordering. If you do choose to dine inside, they are taking precautions to space out tables and employees all wear masks. Overall, I HIGHLY recommend! Businesses like the Map Room are exactly what downtown Cedar Rapids needs! read more

This place makes burgers exactly like we make them at home, and exactly like people who don't know how to make amazing burgers wish they could. The seating is extremely limited, they are always busy, but the weight is worth it in the end. read more

The Map Room - BYO burger. Double patty, cheddar, bacon (great bacon. Thick cut & coarsely chopped), pickles & onions. Everything was perfect. - American Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Good food and good drinks! The local vibe is impeccable and guaranteed to have a good time. Although the square footage is smaller than you'd expect, the service is great. read more

This is a small place with an outstanding and unique menu. I love the multi cultural take on their burgers and each one of them deliver a great flavor profile. The small and cozy atmosphere is very comfortable and it's a great place for dinner or just grabbing a beer or cocktail. There is limited seating but large booths make it a great place for bigger parties of 4 or more. There is not much waiting room but it's definitely worth waiting for. When it comes to the area I feel like it fills a much needed niche, you can't go wrong with unique burgers, cocktails, and great beer selection. If your in Cedar Rapids looking for something different this place is for you. read more

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I can't wait to come back here again! I loved the atmosphere and decor in this pub (or, maybe it leans more to be a restaurant). It is cozy and clean with green covering the booths and bar stools. Maps covering the walls and books in the small windows. The place is not very big, but it really works for the ambiance. Lots of options for burgers and toppings for fries. Good mixed drink menu and with good wine, beer, and cider selections as well. I got the Napoli burger and I'm excited to try more next time. I want to come back as soon as possible! read more

The Map Room - Napoli burger. - American Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Happiest random visit ever. Lost in town, Yelp app advised us. Map Room has excellent food, service and value! Go! Just GO!!!

Delicious burger. Friendly waiter. Gets really busy in a short time. Did not take long to get our order.

The food was great but if you're a party of six and the manager doesn't know you... just understand there will be no suitable accommodations made for you. Initially a staff person put together a table for us and then while our food was being served the manager came over and redirected us to a smaller seating arrangement because two people apparently needed our space, even though there was an open booth. He then proceeded to provide excuses for his actions of "other people coming in soon" which never added up to why our party of six had been reseated. The area we were seated in was not reserved. The people who did come in actually joined parties that were already seated. However the insult didn't end there but a gratuity of 20% was added to our bill without ever notifying us of this policy, if it at all exists. We had no problem with the waiter, he was wonderful. The manager was way out of line and shouldn't even be employed, in my opinion. In summary if you're looking for a bad experience in service coupled with good food this is the place otherwise my recommendation is to avoid it at all costs. read more

Holy Wow... why have I not tried this place sooner?! We sat on their patio area which feels like an at home backyard - cozy! First pro of this restaurant is using a QR code to pull up a menu - now touching nasty menus especially during covid! Second pro - they utilize fresh local ingredients from local farmers (supporting local). Third pro - it is DELICIOUS! I had their take on the Cuban - loaded with meat and gooey cheese! The dill potato salad was also phenomenal - fresh and reminded me of growing up! Overall great and efficient service, cozy environment, and top-notch food! read more

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

The map room is a fantastic place to bring a date, a group of friends, or some close family! With pub based food with a little twist, the burgers were absolutely amazing (and there fries the best of anywhere I've had in town)! It's a very intimate setting with cool decor and a great atmosphere! Staff were super kind, wait times low, and food amazing! They have gluten free food that's marked clearly on the menu, and servers that are very helpful while ordering! read more

Pretty simple food with a twist. This isn't my favorite place to go but it's nice to put it in our restaurant rotation.

Good unique burgers and fast service. Outside space is great considering the location doesn't have a ton of real estate to work with.

I am always greeted with a smile by the management team. They are continually creating new menu items and drinks. I wish they had more seating but it is a cozy place for appetizers or a meal. read more