NewBo City Market

Lots of neat shops!! Witchy shop, CBD shop, lots of good vendors (omg Indian food!!) Coffee djop- pretty awesome!

This market had good food options and some fun shops as well. It wasn't very busy which surprised me during lunch time. However, lots to choose from. We got Pita's and it was very fresh and tasty. There was a lot of seating available on the otherside and this was a perfect place to stop on our 8 hour road trip from Minnesota to St. Louis.

I'm definitely going to start reading the negative reviews not just the most recent ones! This place is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING like the images. Maybe 3 or 4 booths and same with tables. Mostly junk minus an excellent woodworker and a super sweet jewelry booth. Food looked average. If you are traveling through looking for something cool to do, dont bother with this one!

Loved this place!! So glad we decided to stop in on our visit to Cedar Rapids. Such a great concept-- wish we had this back home! There are a lot of food vendors, which was perfect because we were stopping by at dinnertime. Everyone in my group was able to get exactly what they wanted, kind of like a food court in a mall. I got a bulgogi wrap and matcha boba from Oja, and both were amazing. My truffles from Lori Ann's Candies were some of the best I've had (highly recommend the maple cream). The non-food vendors had some super cute items, which seemed reasonably priced. Definitely worth a trip in!

Lots of food and barely any retail vendors. There are also several empty food booths. The building and the idea is awesome but without vendors it just felt like a mall food court.

I came inside for a cookie and fortunately a business baked them. I didn't explore the market, but it's located downtown and I like the industrial look of the building and the location as a whole.

did not get a chance to look around really was going there to use the ATM but I bumped into one shop and had to take a look right in the front so I haven't really looked around at the others but the one I looked at with the rocks tended to be way overpriced like it's not really a tourist spot it's just you know shopping so they could probably come down on prices but I don't know how the rest of the shops there are but it looks like it's really interesting they had a band and it was popping on the weekend really seemed interesting might check it out one weekend

Love this place! I like how they work as a business incubator, so there are always new and interesting people moving in and out. Some really good food is made here, too. The only bummer is that some places that leave don't open a storefront elsewhere, which is always a bummer. Parking is really hit or miss, so bring a 4 leaf clover and hope you can get one of the spots in their parking lot because there is a fair amount of traffic around there and street parking always seems full.

Great options for food (lots of potential for it to be an outstanding food hall)! Service at each spot was attentive. Ambiance was modern and farmers market vibe

Several places to choose from all under one roof. Service is fast and everyone is very friendly. Relaxed atmosphere, perfect for a break from the office. Had the Tuna Kimbap and rice pudding last visit. Perfect portion sizes to not feel too full. Love the mildly spicy tuna and fresh crisp veggies!

Lots of kiosks with plenty of authentic food choices. A few products for sale as well.

We killed a little time before motel check in here. Wish we didn't eat earlier, as there was a nice variety of food options. Other shopping items were stickers, Iowa towels, etc. Didn't buy anything but ok to browse. Seemed dead on a Friday afternoon. Looked better than Keg and Case Market in St Paul, MN. Review 83 in 2023.

Cool market in downtown Cedar Rapids. They had a food court and smaller local souvenir stores nestled in between. I bought some cool IOWA stuff there and I was met with friendly people everywhere.

Just okay. Stopped here late morning or so. Just opened. Really not much going on. Reminds me of an upscale food court.

Cute indoor market with food stalls and small business shops. Nice grassy area with a stage for performances out front.

Very exciting place with food beyond our borders. If you enjoy people AND food, consider NewBo. You will not be disappointed.

So many wonderful booths to check out! It is a strong attempt to create an international food court with a wide variety of homemade goods. A group of local small business owners, selling and sharing their unique services, talents, and wares! The NewBo City Market reminds me of a down home version of The Public Market in Emeryville, CA., with a more casual, hipster, local town vibe! I love it! Don't you hate it when you agree to meet up with friends, but no one can agree on what type of food or which restaurant to go to? Well, here is your answer to that problem! The NewBo Market features many different kinds of food that is sure to peak one's interest and attract and entice one's sense of smell! So much to choose from! Why not try a little of it all! Maybe a morning latte with a breakfast sandwich? How about a Greek Gyro & Mediterranean food, or possibly a tender beef brisket sandwich? Maybe your in the mood for Filipino Adobo, Caribbean Jerk Chicken, a Wood Burning Pizza, or creamy, delicious gelato; there are so many places to choose from! Why not try them all! I've been to this market a few times now and I have tried a little bit from most of the food booths and I have not been disappointed! Not only are there a variety of places to choose from to eat, there are several unique shops. Local people are taking their hobbies, skills and incredibly creative ideas and becoming their own entrepreneurs! If you have a dog, there is a husband and wife team that make their own doggy treats, cakes, and unique gifts for your canine buddies! So adorable! And they are planning on coming up with a new cat line for all the loving feline friends! So look out for that! Perhaps you are looking for a unique gift or maybe you just enjoy finding unusually incredibly creative and thoughtful ideas brought to fruition! There is a shop, as soon as you enter the main door, that carries such things like hand painted walking sticks, jewelry made from the hands of a young entrepreneur, custom printed rocks and crystals, knitted scarves, and so much more! All items sold in this shop are made from Iowa locals who could very well be your next door neighbor. There is even a computer and phone repair shop that offers free consultations for those needing such repairs. I would have a few suggestions on the food market. I felt like it was missing a Korean, an Indian, and maybe a Chinese booth! So maybe someone would be interested in setting up one of these kitchens! Huh huh? This would help to truly make it more of an International marketplace! Oh! And maybe a pastry or dessert shop and bakery! Yum'! So if you haven't been by the NewBo City Market, what are you waiting for?' Get down there and check it out!

Such a fun place to go on the weekends! There are normally lots of different small business inside and places to eat from. Every once in a while there will be events too!

Well-worth a visit if you are in Cedar Rapids. Stopped in and grabbed a bite and an ice cream across the street. We visited on a weekday, and it seemed like quite a few people were stopping by. They had a large enough selection of places to eat that it took a few minutes to decide where to eat. It is situated on a cute street with other interesting stores.

Pros: My husband had an excellent pita sandwich from the Mediterranean place Cons: We signed up for the Friday class on Apple desserts. I thought this was a cooking class. That's what came up when I was searching for them. Unfortunately, a better description would be a cooking demonstration. They should make that clear in the description. That wasn't clear. It was worded and written like it was a cooking class. Unfortunately, we paid $70 dollars for my husband and I to watch someone cook. The woman was very nice but this was not what we were expecting. Very disappointed. I recommend you contact the store first before you sign up for their food classes to see if it's an actual hands on cooking experience or just a cooking demonstration. This class was not worth the money. There were a number of others in the room who look disappointed by the experience as well. At least we got to sample the desserts made. They were good.

I have been to NewBo City Market for many events. I went recently for the Beer Olympics on their lawn and that was awesome to see. Beer and a show what's not to like! :-) The other day, I took my daughter to NewBo City Market on a Tuesday at lunch and was delighted to find that there was a bunch of food trucks outside, along with some tents that you could go in and spin a wheel to earn prizes. When I asked somebody what the event was going on, they replied with a smile: "Oh it's food truck Tuesday". We got some traditional style pulled pork tacos for lunch with quinoa and black beans on the side and everything was delicious. We walked through the inside of NewBo City Market and we were delighted by all of the neat little shops inside. Also on a side note, my daughter signed up for a K.I.C.K. camp at NewBo and had a great time making pies from scratch. A very neat place to visit! :-)

Yoga Cooking Exercise A variety of Classes held daily There's limited vendors due to COVID, mask are required. There's a large sitting area restaurant, bar and vendors. Centrally located parking lot and street parking available. Great place to walk around.

We stopped in for lunch and had a nice quick bite. I won't lie, a lot of the food stalls were selling things I didn't want to eat like vegan foods, bison and jerk seasoned foods (too spicy for us). We ended up getting a couple pizzas which were ok, the mushrooms they used were from a van which was meh but the wood oven made a nice pie. We also had Jambalaya from the Cajun/Creole spot which was just ok. It wasn't super flavorful but it wasn't terrible either. It's a nice space and the ambition of the organization is one that should be celebrated as it is clear Cedar Rapids is trying to develop a creative class which would be good for the town. Still there is room to grow here to develop the place.

It's been more than a couple of years since I've been here, so I was eager to visit. Upon entering I was quick to compare NewBo to the Milwaukee Public Market. After walking around for a couple of minutes I realized NewBo primarily consists of eateries. I agree with a previous review; this is a big food court. Hubs purchased some sweet potato fries from City Melt and I bought an excellent pumpkin empanada from Paulita's Pasteries, the Mexican bakery. Wish I had bought another. There were a couple of tchotchke-esque vendors. Someone selling etched glass items, I think I saw handmade soaps set-up on a couple of 8-ft. tables, another vendor selling pet items and other things you might find at a local craft fair. There was also a vendor selling some cute clothing. Several of the booths appeared to be unattended, so I'm not sure how you even purchase something when no-one is around. My mom wanted to buy some BBQ sauce from the Bohemian Grocer, but there was no signage indicating where to pay. It wasn't until the cashier from Sausage Foundry returned that I found out we pay her. In general I felt an air of pretentiousness coming from a lot of the vendors. None of the vendors greeted us first when we approached, which was pretty awkward and unfortunate. They all acted a bit too busy to greet customers. There were many people milling about the market in preparation for the Halloween parade, but none of the vendors were on massive amounts of customers. Recommend if you're in the area, need a quick gift, or want to sample a variety of food. As far as being a main attraction in the city, there are a slew of other things to see/do in Cedar Rapids.

This market started and inspired the whole district and Cedar Rapids for a change. I love seeing all the local vendors here.

I can't believe I hadn't reviewed NewBo. The Market will always have a special home in my heart because it's where I met my fiancé, so I may be a little biased, but I love this place. This is such an important and pivotal space for so many local artisans and restaurants to make a name for themselves. I don't drop in nearly as often as I used to so there's always a new booth or featured vendor to check out and it seems the Market is always changing for the better. This time around I noticed a lot more seating for the influx of food vendors and a more dedicated space for the variety of retailers to showcase their wares. Our all time favorites and long time residents are Get Fresh, Roasters, Nelson's, and City Melt. But I'd love to try some of the new places serving bbq, Indian, Filipino, and rice bowls. In addition to the regular set up, they often host events like yoga, concerts, cooking classes, movie and game nights, and more! Something for everyone here at the Market!

A great place to explore. Lots of different foods if you want to eat but the specialty shops ate fun to browse too. I love the outdoor concerts and am looking forward to some if the inside events this winter

Cute little market with tons of food options and some homemade oddities. Wish more people were at their booths inside the market to interact with and buy from. The lumpias were amazing. Go get a 5pk and the pork Filipino egg rolls!

Visiting at Firehouse AirBNB for a few days. Totally enjoyed Mediterranean food from Newbo Market. Gyro was fabulous, Greek salad too! Best flavor we have ever had. Vendor might be named Pitas.

I can't get enough of the Cedar Rapids NewBo district. It's fun, modern, and places a huge emphasis on all things local. NewBo Market is driving that concept home by offering affordable shop spaces to new businesses and by bringing local vendors together under one roof. A couple of the vendors at NewBo Market have been there since the beginning while a couple others have rotated in and out. I swear I discover a new one every time I visit! There's still a good handful of food stops that I haven't tried so this is a work in progress, but so far my favorite businesses in NewBo Market are: Maggie's Farm Wood Fired Pizza Sausage Foundry Rustic Hearth Bakery Bark & Bloom

Friday, September 1. Brass Transit Authority plays a Friday evening concert. Good music, good beer selection. Concert free. Beer not--but that's ok If the weather is good--and it it a gorgeous evening-- this is a wonderful way to spend some time.

Permanent building even during rain or snow. Ample lot parking and on street parking. Mostly food vendors but also crafts and gifts. Lots of tables and chairs for eating all the good stuff. Large screen for special events. One of the must sees in Cedar Rapids.

A very cool place to come as a tourist (or someone new to town) and get a good glimpse at some high-quality, locally-made food and goods. I went on a Thursdays where there were relatively little crowds (but still a good amount of people!). The market is big enough to have something for everyone, but we were still able to walk around and see all the shops in a half hour or so.

Very nice building full of local vendors and restaurants, we tried melting bites which was delicious but every restaurant here looked amazing. Places like this that make it easy to support local businesses are a true treasure to any city.

A cute market filled with local goods/food items. I went in February, but I imagine it's much more full and vibrant in the spring/summer or harvest months. The NewBo City Market got its name from the Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District where it's located. The district's name comes from the fact that Cedar Rapids is a city that is home to thousands of Czechoslovakians (known as Bohemians) and their descendants since the turn of the Century. I bought some freshly made pasta, a crepe, interacted with a few vendors, checked out local goods and could tell that all the small businesses set up there were really proud of the space. It looks like they do events and special themes: Check out the Calendar here: http://newbocitymarket.org/ It's only about 15 minutes from the airport, so if you're killing time, spend it here! they even have wellness nights with workouts on site and if you're a local artisan, it's a great place to bring your business public!

Why such a low rating? We need places like this in Iowa. They have a market of different food vendors and other shopping items time to time. Its a very nice place that can make for a fun trip. I've seen a few of these type of places in other cities and they are quite popular. This is a winner for the city of Cedar Rapids, please support it and help it grow!

La Reyna tacos are amazing, especially if you like corn tortillas. City melt had delicious grilled cheese which is to die for, I had the gouda and bacon! They did not disappoint! Must try! Disappointed with the Gyros. Wasn't bad just not my favorite. More on the bland side. Last but not least the home made ice cream is a must try, you wont regret it. I had the pistachio, my sister had the maple bacon & key lime pie, while my cousin had unicorn poop. All tasted great. No regrets at all.

I've always loved newbo - they have such a unique concept with many great local vendors (although I am missing Zaytoons - they had the best gyros!) currently my favorite shop in Newbo is Nelson's ice cream - delicious and locally made! Newbo also offers Mexican, Indian, pizza, coffee, and beer/wine. Throughout the week they have various classes and healthy activities (yoga, dance, bike riding). Such a great concept! I deducted a star as parking is difficult and Zaytoons is gone!

I'm not sure why this place is classified as a farmers market on Yelp, because it's certainly nothing like the old market at the roundhouse that I remember from my youth. This is more like an artisan's market, and a very nice one at that. Cedar Rapids has certainly changed in many ways since I moved away. I always felt that it was deserving of a place like this, so I'm glad to see that the city has continued to progress over the years. We visited this place for the first time a couple months ago. It happened to be Small Business Saturday, and of course just about all the retailers were participating in this. I found the business owners to be very amiable and willing to help. We didn't really expect to come away with anything, but walked off with a couple skirts and some nice decorative stones. The food court offerings were varied but perhaps a little more expensive than expected for the foods that we did try. However, the food was well done. One side note about visiting this place: across the parking lot, in the square or courtyard or whatever you want to call that open space, is a structure on a pedestal that looks much like a small house. It's a Little Library, which is well stocked with books. Stop by, leave a book, and take a book.

Echoing my man Mark - I'm surprised people don't have more love for this place. It's exactly what small to medium cities should be looking to get into! Upon entering, you're greeted by a roughly 20 small, local shops and restaurants - It's like something out of a small business Saturday AMEX commercial! The restaurants are solid - a Pho spot, Caribbean food, a Mediteranean place, cupcakes, a bakery, Mexican and a deli. It's perfect for these places to keep their costs down and give people around here access to different cuisine! The shops are solid as well. While there aren't a ton of them, it's a nice mix of things you can't find easily and is encouraging people to think outside the box. We found stuff worth buying from three places when all came in for was to see what it was. Word to bacon lovers - Big Boy Meats has Lamb Bacon. Hadn't come across this before, but we will be sampling it this week! This is now one of our places to go on a free afternoon when we're in the mood for something a little bit different.

I loved NewBo City Market. All of the vendors were local and there was a wide range of food options. We went during the Rock the Block series. The live music was the perfect touch for a super enjoyable summer evening.

I really enjoy the concept of city markets, or food halls. There's 2 in downtown Chicago and I was happy to see this one in CR when I visited. There were so many choices I took forever to decide. I ended up going to the sandwich shop and getting a ham/brie/apple grilled sandwich, which was very good. There was also a cafe for coffee, a bar with good iowa beer, several dessert stands, and also craft stands. I could go here ten times and still never have the same thing twice, hope to go again if I'm ever back!

Coming from out of town thought there would be a lot more variety than what they had. Only took a few minutes to stroll the market. My favorite stuff would be the handcrafted items- would def go to buy a gift for someone from these vendors. The Mediterranean chicken gyro was bland and the spicy hummus was not spicy at all. Wish I went with my gut and tried the taco stand! Overall I wouldn't go out of my way to visit.

I like the idea of this place--kind of like a small indoor farmers market slash food truck roundup. The only problem is that the food we had wasn't very good. We grabbed food from the Mexican stand, the Korean dumpling stand, and the Mediterranean one. They were all... Not great. That being said, the stands selling burgers and fries looked really good. So maybe I just got did from the wrong places. I appreciate that people are trying to make food from different cultures, but when in Iowa, stick with the burger, I guess (at least outside of IC, where they know what's up).

Love love love this place! They have such a great variety of food stalls that they're guaranteed to satisfy anyone and everyone. I happened to visit for a Valentine's Day weekend event, so there were even more temporary stalls set up throughout the market, and I explored everything from soaps to photographs to jewelry. What a great place to support local artisans and find unique gifts for loved ones! The prices were reasonable--maybe priced *slightly* higher than I was hoping, but I was pleased with everything I purchased. My only complaints are the limited parking (though I expected it, for a Saturday afternoon) and the limited hours.

Missing farmer's market lunches? This is a great alternative during the rest of the year. Packed with a few speciality vendors (I saw a soap place, a gardening shop, and at least one home decor option), the draw here is the small food stalls. It's not a cheap lunch, but it is a tasty one. I opted for a Hammer grilled cheese from the grilled cheese vendor (City Melt), which was delicious. We also tried the sampler platter from Dumpling Darling, which was pretty good (the lamb and bison were by far my favorites; the veggie, potato, and pork were fine but not worth ordering again). There were many other interesting-looking options, so we'll definitely be back to try out more soon! Also be sure to check out their events - they often offer small pop-up markets, movie screenings, and other fun one-time things to do.

I got lunch at Torch Kitchen Co (just opened this week) and it was fantastic! I had the 3 slider combo (bison&cheese, seared salmon and chicken and waffles) with a side of firefly jam and it was one of the best things I've eaten this year. Nice staff! I don't normally write reviews, but their food was awesome!

I was in Cedar Rapids for work and my coworker who's from there introduced me to this market. What a great find! It's set up almost like a warehouse full of various food trucks but instead of trucks, they're just counters. There's a variety of cuisines to select from and the best part is that it is not the typical restaurants that you'd find in your local food court at the mall. They're all owned by local families. There's, Mexican, Indian (which we opted for), Mediterranean, American, desserts, stands for coffee/tea and beer/wine, etc. There are also little kiosks showcasing local products for consumers to purchase like candles, clothing, plants, random knick knacks, etc. Super cute place, lots of room to sit down inside or outside to enjoy your meal. Highly recommended!

Not sure HOW anyone could give less than 5 stars. Great food, with lots of variety? Check. Weekly events bringing the community together? Check. A fun and free place to hangout with friends and family? Check. Located in a great neighborhood with more restaurants, shops, and trails along the river? Check. NewBo is our favorite part of Cedar Rapids!

Disappointing!! Nice location with lots of potential. Their are several booths vacant inside the market for months now. Although, they are open 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, show up around noon & bakery & meat counter items are nearly empty or understaffed. You are left with only a few choices having little to do with a city market. Some nice options for the little hunger but they come at a price. Still lots of unoccupied store fronts around. This has nothing to do with a metropolitan city market. It is a failed attempt at best thus far. Recommend heading to Downtown Marion or Iowa City instead.

We didn't really know what to expect from Cedar Rapids, we were only there for a day, but we found the Newbo City Market and it was a very happy surprise! They had great shops and restaurants, nice people and a great atmosphere! I'm really happy we decided to come out there!

I cannot say enough how much I love this place. Rain or shine, windy or snow, we love to bring out of town guests here to experience Newbo City Market. This is such a unique gem in the heart of Cedar Rapids! Plus, if you like to support local, it's even better! I typically make it there once a week. There is so much to try that you will never have the same thing twice from brick-oven pizza to a bakery to cupcakes to fancy chocolates to plants to falafel and more! Sometimes, they also have special events where artists, crafters and more bring in their goods to sell like a mini farmers market. One of their bigger events like this is Revival on the River--I'd check it out if you see people out and about! I love all the venues, but I think Zaytoon Mediterranean, Dumpling Darling, and Barks and Bloom are my favorites. If you haven't been, I highly recommend it. Check it out Thursday-Sunday, you won't regret it! Support local, shop small!

Newbo city market is such a fun , lively, attraction with everything from food, music art and much more to offer! We love going to the activities farmers market and had a great time listening to live music! Cr has needed something like this for soo long and it draws a great crowd to a fun and new urban type atmosphere bringing people downtown again especially cool that it is in such a historical part of downtown! Fun for all ages-,shopping is truly unique down around here too! Can't say enough great things about it!

What a fantastic new addition to Cedar Rapids! The long awaited NewBo Market opened up yesterday, and it seems well worth the wait. The market is in a spacious hangar like building, aimed at being a year round farmer's market. But there seems to be more food vendors than fresh produce sellers. Still, no complaining here. It boasts a great variety of food from Mexican, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Soul Food, Chinese and host of bakeries and cafes to choose from. I obviously have not been able to try everything yet, but the Breakfast Burritos and tacos from the Mexican vendors were pretty good. Jojo's the Chinese stall even has Bubble tea which is fantastic (probably the only one in the area), Jerk or curry chicken or goat at the Caribbean Kitchen, gyros and felafel options at Zaytoon Mediterranean grill and wood fire fresh pizza right outside. The options are many, with a Pappardelle's Pasta store, in house bar, bakery goods, BBQ sauces and great desert options. A great addition has been the Kirkwood Culinary Kitchen taking up a pretty good amount of space for their different culinary classes. Some of the chefs were giving free tastings yesterday at the opening and there was a line there for a reason. You can also purchase a $50 membership to the market that would give you discounts to the vendors. There is enough street parking around the area, finding a decent spot should not be a great concern. It's great to see an area recover in good fashion after the floods. Safe to say that such a fresh addition has been needed in the area. The market looks to be where most would go on a weekend morning.

This place is exactly what the city of Cedar Rapids has been missing for a long time. Located in an area that was an old run down factory for years and years, the Newbo Market is a Mecca of local food and flavor. Think indoor farmers market - but with great local food vendors, coffee, plants, craft goods and a section for pop up craft sales. Located in the heart of a once flood ravaged Czech Village, this place is a dream come true for someone who grew up in Cedar Rapids, but now lives in Des Moines. We stop here every time we come to Cedar Rapids.

There is a lot to like about the New Bo City Market, and a lot of problems that they should have been worked out by now. By far my biggest complaint is that there are some interesting restaurants with too few seating options. Last year they had more seating which was usually full but this year they expanded vendors and you have ten restaurants with seating for about 30 people. Put in some picnic benches outside, at least??? I like the bakery and the wood-fire pizza, and the beer bar is decent. I think that it is a great idea that needs to make some usability improvements and be warned that events tend to be overcrowded, particularly with limited parking.

Newbo Market is just short of being something really amazing. Clean, shiny, smells reminiscent of WholeFoods stores, it could really be one of those go-to places where you could purchase fresh, organic veg, pick up a couple of bars of locally made soap, grab a bite to eat and chill with friends over a pint of beer. However, in its current state, the market is a cross between higher end food court and indoor arts and crafts fair. You want to hang out there longer, but have no real reason to do so. Fun place to stop by, but without a little extra something, I don't know if it can turn into the "go to" place on a regular basis. We'll wait and see...the potential is definitely there.