Cruz's Cafe

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Cruz's and I have to say, this place is an absolute gem! As someone who moved to Iowa from Los Angeles two years ago, I have been searching for a breakfast spot that can rival the flavors of my beloved LA breakfasts. Cruz's did not disappoint - it easily ranks in my top 5 breakfast spots in Iowa!
During my visit, I tried four different dishes and each one was seasoned to perfection. The cinnamon roll French toast was a standout for me, but the garden omelet and chicken and waffles were also delicious. While the chicken and waffles may not have been on par with Roscoes, it was still great food at a very fair price.
The environment at Cruz's is fantastic - the establishment is very clean and has an eclectic vibe that I really enjoyed. It reminded me of some of the top restaurants in Des Moines, like Django and Latin Kings, in terms of quality and atmosphere.
During my visit, the place was full and buzzing with happy, friendly, and loyal customers. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, adding to the great experience.
Overall, I would highly recommend Cruz's to anyone looking for a top-notch breakfast spot in Iowa. I can't wait to go back and try more of their delicious dishes!

Car-themed diner. Great place to go eat! Lots of great food and they also have a giant mimosa!! That's on my list for the next visit. Yes, I'm definitely going back!

Burrito was very very large stuffed with steak and the usual. There were so many jalapeños actually had to take some out. Overall very good. The shipwreck breakfast platter that I had was loaded with lots of meat and eggs. Loved it. There was a huge mimosa option that says includes a full bottle of champagne, we saw one being consummed but didn't have it in us that morning to try. Be patient with your servers as there were less of them than could accommodate all patrons.

The eggs Benedict flight looked so good I couldn't wait to take a photo before digging in. Only 12 bucks! I chose Cruz, Florentine, and Country. Nom nom nom. Enough for breakfast and lunch. My coffee cup holds a surprise: coffee and cream with Kahlua. What's not to love?
Good service, too.

I've never had a bad meal. Cruz's Cafe is a fun local diner with generous portions, made to order. Just be prepared to wait as they're often busy.

Someone at the doggy daycare recommended this place to me. I sat at the bar as I normally do when I'm dining alone. The server was quick to greet me as soon as I walked in and again when I sat. She was patient while I looked through the menu and was attentive when I put the menu down. My coffee was fresh and served immediately. I ordered an eggs benedict flight which included 3 different types for those of us that can't make a decision. I got the Country, Mardi Gras, and Florentine. With all 3 vastly different from each other, I'm surprised that they were all so good! The country gravy was reminiscent of the gravy my aunt would make for holidays. The shrimp were plump and cooked correctly while the andouille sausage was perfectly spiced on the Mardi Gras. The Florentine was absolutely perfect in the way the sautéed spinach complemented the diced tomatoes and hollandaise. Everything was good here! From staff to cleanliness to attentiveness to decor. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

If you’re coming for the cinnamon roll in the pictures it’s not the same now, less icing by far. Otherwise I had the Breakfast burrito which was pretty good. My wife had a waffle which was nice and fluffy. Kids had the pancakes which were good as well. Overall a solid place to go.

We enjoyed the local decor. Great breakfast food and service. 👍👍

Next time I'm in cedar rapids I will definitely be coming back! Breakfast was amazing! Staff was super kind, inside was clean, and atmosphere was calm and quiet. This is a wonderful place to get a great breakfast and spend the morning with a book. Thank you to the staff for being so kind and considerate. I'll for sure be back.

My first visit. It was quite busy but we were seated quickly. No complaints on the service or the time it took to bring out our food. I ordered an omelet with hashbrowns. The omelet was delicious! The hashbrowns are the only thing I found fault with. They had almost no flavor and were greasy. Even after seasoning all I could taste was the grease. After a couple bites I stopped. I would definitely go back and I would recommend. I just wouldn't order the hashbrowns again.