Midtown Station
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All-day breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a laid-back sports-bar setting with a patio.
attractions: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, Alliant Energy Power House, Theatre Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 50 2nd Avenue Bridge: Veterans Memorial Building., The History Center, Grant Wood Studio and Visitor Center, Gilded Pear Gallery, Iowa Masonic Library and Museums, restaurants: Need Pizza, Black Sheep Social Club, The Map Room, Pub 217, Bricks Bar & Grill, Cobble Hill, The Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery, Rock Bar American Grill, Gianna's Italian Beef, Phong Lan Restaurant
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All-day breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a laid-back sports-bar setting with a patio.
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It was morning, I was hungry, and I thought of the Midtown Station. This bar/diner has a definite neighborhood feel about it. Comfortable, with a strong cadre of regulars and an unpretentious menu. I find the main room quite cozy during the winter months, luckily for me they have built a bright sun room off the back with an open patio beyond that. I am a social person (to say the least) but found the peace and quiet of having the sun room to myself welcome on this Wednesday morning. I enjoy writing over a leisurely breakfast and accordingly took out my book and pen and ordered a Firehouse Burrito with the upgraded Midtown ‘browns. It wasn't more than a few thoughts later that my food arrived. The burrito doesn't stand out in any particular way, but is nonetheless satisfying and delish. It is constituted of chorizo, bacon, eggs and pepperjack cheese. The Midtown Hashbrowns are your standard shredded hashbrowns topped with sautèed onions, peppers, jalapeños and pepperjack cheese. I will state for the sake of transparency that I boxed half the burrito and ‘browns immediately upon their arrival. The servings are not massive, but I am a calorie counting bicycle racer, so halves it is. The burrito is a good mix of flavors, well balanced. Not too much of any one thing, but with enough of each ingredient that the flavors have their own presence. I especially appreciate the quality of the chorizo, most of us have experienced the overly greasy low quality variety, with it's concomitant pool of bright orange oil, this is not that. The loaded browns are spot on. The vegetables are not rendered down to the point of losing their character, the browns are left with a good deal of potato flavor, perhaps not as crispy as some like, but the cooks have found a crispy-ness/still potato-y balance that works well with the dish. My only quibble would be (perhaps) slightly too much cheese. Most likely perfect for all others, but I found it overwhelmed the hashbrowns just a touch. I have breakfasted here many times and will do so again (and again). If you decide to go, and I hope you do, look for a slim (ish😋) person of indeterminate gender scribbling away, savoring a yummy breakfast, and come over and say hello. @RickiGoesOut
Ricki ParizekRicki Parizek
10
Found this during my search for a locally-owned breakfast joint. The place is nicely decorated and there are several seating areas. Sat at the bar, and service was quick. There's no fancy coffee here, just regular or decaf but it was really good. I ordered the Breakfast Chimmy. It didn't take too terribly long to come out but I got called into work early. It was extremely easy to get ahold of someone and they immediately grabbed my check and packed the food up to go. They even offered to put condiments in there for me. It's the little things that make me happy and keep me coming back! I ate the hashbrowns while driving to work and they were SO GOOD!!! I got peppers and jalapenos on them. The Breakfast Chimmy that I didn't get to eat until dinner-time was also delicious!!! You would think that it would be awful after sitting in the fridge for 4 hours and being re-heated in the microwave, but no! I can't imagine how good it must be when eaten fresh! I will hopefully have more time to enjoy this place in the future. The staff was amazing! The food was amazing! Really, really happy that Google did not steer me wrong.
MelindaMelinda
00
In Cedar Rapids on business and Midtown Station was recommended to me by an associate at a nearby hotel. Their recommendation was spot on and did not disappoint. Everything from the service, food, drinks, and music was amazing! The bartender suggested the caramel apple mimosa. It was absolutely delicious & perfect for a beautiful Fall morning! The rumchata French toast with strawberries was awesome and please don’t skip the Midtown hashbrowns with peppers, onions, jalapeños, & pepperjack cheese! My meal was so good I forgot to take pics. Lol I’m not in Cedar Rapids often but when I return Midtown Station will be my go to for sure!
Zuri MalkiaZuri Malkia
00
We got breakfast but at a brunch time. We really enjoyed it. We got a variety of food, omelettes, pancakes but I have to point out the eggs benedict. I got two, the rancho and the downsouth. I don't usually get this but they were great. Our server was excellent, attentive and a great sense of humor. It is a bar but well done with inside and patio seating. I need to also point out that it was directly across from a large fire station. It looks like the place they would hang out. Check it out if in the area.
Alan BoehmAlan Boehm
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Nearby Attractions Of Midtown Station
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
Alliant Energy Power House
Theatre Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
50 2nd Avenue Bridge: Veterans Memorial Building.
The History Center
Grant Wood Studio and Visitor Center
Gilded Pear Gallery
Iowa Masonic Library and Museums

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
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Alliant Energy Power House
4.3
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Theatre Cedar Rapids
4.8
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Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
4.6
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Nearby Restaurants Of Midtown Station
Need Pizza
Black Sheep Social Club
The Map Room
Pub 217
Bricks Bar & Grill
Cobble Hill
The Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery
Rock Bar American Grill
Gianna's Italian Beef
Phong Lan Restaurant

Need Pizza
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Black Sheep Social Club
4.5
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The Map Room
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Pub 217
4.5
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