Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

4.2 ( 245 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
170 1st St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, United States
+1 319-200-8674

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, nestled in the heart of Cedar Rapids, is a gem for food and beer enthusiasts alike. Patrons rave about the outstanding service and welcoming atmosphere. Dave Van Spankeren highlights the "incredible service," praising the staff's teamwork and the varied beer selections. Many reviewers, like Paul Schmitz, appreciate the affordability and quality of the hot, delicious food, with standout dishes such as the tomato bisque and the much-recommended street corn dip.

Beer lovers will find an extensive range of craft options, with selections like the rainbow connection sour capturing attention, as noted by Anna, a traveler who couldn't get enough of the offerings. The atmosphere, described as wonderful, adds to the overall experience. Brianna Bravo’s encounter with a knowledgeable server exemplifies the staff's dedication to providing memorable experiences.

With clean bathrooms and a vibrant ambiance, Big Grove Brewery & Taproom ensures that every visit is enjoyable. As Jim F insists, there’s “not a single complaint,” making this brewery a must-visit for locals and out-of-towners alike.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • Does not have assistive hearing loop
  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has fireplace
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Has live music
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Has private dining room
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • Has changing table(s)
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Paid multi-storey car park
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Dave Van Spankeren
Jun 1,2025
Incredible service. All of the employees were helping each other with table service. Beer choices were great. The food was delicious, especially the tomato bisque.
Paul Schmitz
May 27,2025
Outstanding place to eat. Well priced, food was hot and delicious. Atmosphere was wonderful. Beer was ice cold, large selection of craft beers and awesome flavors. The staff was excellent.
Anna
May 20,2025
I’m from out of town and I absolutely loved this place! The staff was fantastic and wonderful. The food was very tasty and I have some recommendations: 100% get the street corn dip and the cauliflower wings! The pretzel is also very good. Beer wise, I liked the rainbow connection sour I had! And the radler was good as well. Bathrooms are clean. I also got the hops sticker for 4 cause it was so cool!
Brianna Bravo
May 11,2025
Finally made it out to the Cedar Rapids location and I was impressed. We were greeted at the door by kind and welcoming hosts right away. Our server P was gave us the best service you could ask for. She made great recommendations on food and was very beer knowledgeable, while continuing to check in and stay personable. We enjoyed two flights, chips&queso, their tap house burger, and the buffalo mac. All were great and we will be back again to request P!
Jim F
May 7,2025
Not a single complaint. Everything was excellent! You must try the Labneh. So fresh and full of flavor. Our server was A as well.
Ryan & CO Private
Apr 29,2025
Came in for a baseball tournament and stopped by. Mia was our server and was a host. Hands down Mia was the reason our team of 20 came back 3 nights in a row. Extremely friendly, accommodating and just all around awesome. She definitely made us feel at home when we're far from it. Food was great, service amazing and will definitely be back next time we play in Cedar Rapids
Bobby Landires
Apr 24,2025
Food was good, but the wings were not "great" (though I think it was more or less that I expected the "hot" wings to be "hotter" and I expected the blue cheese dressing/dip to be chunkier). Everyone else enjoyed their food as purchased, and I will certainly eat here again when we are visiting our daughter and her husband that live near the area. However, next time I plan to get the Rueben sandwich that they offer and which the waitress said her husband greatly enjoys every time when he comes there to eat.
Matthew Stovall
Apr 11,2025
If you follow my reviews, you know I enjoy a solid beer and this recent journey into Iowa allowed me to discover my second favorite Iowan brewery: Big Grove. The beer selection was top notch—twenty different options!!!—and the seven ounce pours allows one the opportunity to sample a wide array; over the three hours that I was there, I sampled nine different beers with my favorite being either a Real Nice Surprise or the Royal Eddy. In addition to beers, the brewery offers a solid menu. We tried the Korean barbecue fried cauliflower, the buffalo wings, the sweet and smokey barbecue wings, the flash fried brussel sprouts, the chips and queso, and the labneh dip. The cauliflower was, surprisingly, the clear favorite; large chunks of perfectly cooked cauliflower covered in a spicy, slightly sweet sauce. Big Grove is well worth a visit!!

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