Groundswell Cafe

Groundswell Cafe We connect people socially, reduce food insecurity, and provide a healthy eating opportunity for all. The cafe offers dine-in, take-out and catering orders.
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The mission of Groundswell Cafe is to provide healthy meals for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Through a pay-it-forward model, any "tips" or donations received from guests are deposited into a fund that is then used to provide free or reduced-cost meals for those who are struggling. Groundswell Cafe emphasizes local, healthy food, with as many of the ingredients as possible supplied

by what Matthew 25 grows less than a mile away at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, and the rest is sourced from local and organic suppliers. The cafe and the event space next to it are available to rent for meetings or events. Learn more at: https://www.GroundswellCafe.org

Groundswell is an initiative of local nonprofit Matthew 25 and is located next to the Matthew 25 office at 201 Third Ave, SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Only a few tickets left for tomorrow night! We hope to see you here!
09/08/2026

Only a few tickets left for tomorrow night! We hope to see you here!

Reminder: Groundswell Cafe is open TODAY, Labor Day Monday!Spend some of your holiday with us - coffee, pasties, full br...
09/07/2026

Reminder: Groundswell Cafe is open TODAY, Labor Day Monday!

Spend some of your holiday with us - coffee, pasties, full breakfast or lunch!

Get Food, Give Back on Labor Day.

201 3rd AVE SW | 7 am - 2 pm

Spending your morning at the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market? When you’re done walking the market, head over to Gro...
09/05/2026

Spending your morning at the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market? When you’re done walking the market, head over to Groundswell Cafe, cool off, and grab some brunch! 201 3rd AVE SW from 7 AM - 2 PM

We’ll have live music from the Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra while you enjoy breakfast, lunch, coffee or a sweet treat. 🎻☕🥐

Make Groundswell part of your Labor Day Weekend Saturday. We’d love to see you!

Be sure to get your tickets to this show before they sell out! matthew-25.org/storytellers
09/04/2026

Be sure to get your tickets to this show before they sell out! matthew-25.org/storytellers

Meet our Storytellers of Cedar Rapids for our upcoming September 9 show!

We're excited to welcome our featured storytellers, pictured here with show producer Akwi Nji and co-facilitator Courtney Ball: Clint Twedt-Ball, Ayla Dawson, and Sarah Van Cleve (Rina Jensen is not pictured but will be featured). They've been working on unique stories and are ready to go. Join us next Wednesday, September 9, and become inspired! Get tickets: matthew-25.org/storytellers

Labor Day Weekend Plans?Good news! Groundswell Cafe is open today, tomorrow AND Labor Day Monday! Whether you’re startin...
09/04/2026

Labor Day Weekend Plans?

Good news! Groundswell Cafe is open today, tomorrow AND Labor Day Monday!

Whether you’re starting your day with breakfast, meeting a friend for coffee, or grabbing lunch, we’d love to have you stop in.

Come spend part of your long weekend with us!

Groundswell Cafe | 201 3rd Ave SW | 7 am - 2 pm

Can you read the message on this image?Good. Then you know what to do.⬅️ Taco Grain Bowl this way.
09/03/2026

Can you read the message on this image?

Good. Then you know what to do.

⬅️ Taco Grain Bowl this way.

08/28/2026

Help us fill the Pay-it-Forward Fund during Everybody Eats Week so more neighbors can enjoy a meal at Groundswell Cafe.

Give a meal. Share the reel. Keep Everybody Eats going.

Come out tonight and enjoy live music from the talented Sheila Stuelke Stevens!
08/27/2026

Come out tonight and enjoy live music from the talented Sheila Stuelke Stevens!

If you haven't had a chance to stop in yet this week, we would love to see you! You make a difference!
08/26/2026

If you haven't had a chance to stop in yet this week, we would love to see you! You make a difference!

08/25/2026

This Thursday, August 27: Come Cultivate Community With Us!

Address

201 3rd Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA
52404

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 2pm
Tuesday 7am - 2pm
Wednesday 7am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 7am - 2pm
Saturday 7am - 2pm

Telephone

+13192002791

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