Review Gumption - Cedar Rapids

DiLy Fly

Unique breakfast menu. It looks interesting. The waitstaff was nice. The food took quite a while. We got the shrimp po’ boys without sauce or coleslaw and the sliders. The shrimp was fantastic. The side of macaroni and cheese was lukewarm and the sauce seemed seemed to have dried up a bit. The waitress brought us another order and it was so good. The new batch even had chips on top. They seem to have plenty of sauce and a bit of a garlic taste.

Jim Scott

This place is really fantastic. The place feels comfortable and the employees are nice. Started off with some cornbread which was delightful, and the deep fried portobellos which were great, not oily, very crunchy with firm mushrooms and a nice garlic aioli sauce. Shrimp po boy was perfect. Shrimp were cooked like they are supposed to be and lightly seasoned on a heavenly soft roll. The flat bread was good and the pork on it was well seasoned, not overpowering in any way. The crab cake sandwich was something else though. Wow! All crab and pretty much no cake. Just like a crab cake should be. Everything was so good that we all decided to get cold brew coffees. The Mexican coffee was good but could probably use a little more cinnamon but was nice. The white chocolate lavender was pretty darn good. But for me the cold brew with malted milk added to it was just right. All in all, this place is really great. I'll be back!!

Christopher Wagar

We stopped in for a quick bite on our way home from a wedding and we were not disappointed! The B-mac and Cornbread Benedict (I think that's the name) we absolutely AMAZING! It cutely decorated with a lively atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out!

Elizabeth Kirwan

Hockey tournaments are great for hockey, but also for discovering local greats! After an early morning game we stumbled upon Delicious gumption! Their coffee selection is amazing. I didn’t know where to start, but settled on the Bees and Trees...just the right amount of sweetness and coffee. Perfect! I had my heart set on their mini biscuits, but sadly already sold out! But the cornbread was a fine substitute with warm honey and of course the Iowa bacon hit the spot. I have a feeling we will stop in again before heading back to Chicago! Had to edit: we went back the next day and was just as amazing as our first visit!! This time I got my mini-biscuits!! A luscious combination of biscuit and shortbread. Soooo good! But most importantly, the entire staff were so friendly, smiley and welcoming! They even remembered us from yesterday and asked how the tournament was going. Those simple acts of kindness are needed in today’s world. gumption has plenty for you! Give them a try!!

M RR

Order the lightly breaded mushrooms, it's amazing. Their coffee is also very delicious. I've been here twice now and the service is very good. For drinks, I've ordered the coconut Mexican mocha and the salted caramel mocha. Lots of healthy menu options that are locally sourced farm to table.

Shaun

Today I decided to test out Gumption at my wife's suggestion. On first impression the decor is very elegant in a farm hipster way. The space reminds me of something Chip and Joanna Gaines would design with its farm tables, retro lights, masonry jars and barn door on back of the counter. It is also very modern with a beauitful industrial pipe shelf and USB ports under the bar. Jaclyn was our server and greeted us with a smile that brighted the morning. I ordered the twisted toad which amounted to toast cooked in eggs with a tangy sauce that resembled mayo-q. This dish was nothing special but did its job. Best part was the fresh strawberries. I was surprised to see them served in a paper cup at a farm to table place. My wife had the bananas foster French toast. This dish was much better than the twisted toad not too sweet or heavy while being very tasty. The granola was an oat blend with no nuts which I appreciated. The coffee cream and orange juice were served in old school glass bottles. The coffee was probally the best I have had in Cedar Rapids thus far. One disappointment is the Mason jars with silverware and napkins. The presentation is nice but if you are going to do this, the jars need to be clean. Ours had a foam liner squished in it that looked dirty with scattered crumbs in the bottom of the jar. I would say overall this restaurant is very up and coming. The concept is great but needs some refinement. Will try again and see if the silverware jars are clean in the future.

Autumn Garlough

Gumption is such a cute place to eat. I love the rustic feel of the decor. My favorite dish is their banana foster french toast. I tried the brown sugar latte for the first time and I'm in love with it. They have organic, gluten free, and vegan options. They buy their ingredients from around Iowa which I love.

Kyle Vanourney

Absolutely delicious, always love their food. Their new menu items are delicious. If you are in town I highly recommend you stop in. 👍🍴

Laura Bosley Whitmore

I like what they did to the interior. That said, food was so-so. Macaroni and cheese side - noodles were over cooked and cheese was stringy. Want good mac and cheese, cook noodles al dente and cheese should be the way Emil's Hideaway serves it. The G-burger sliders were just plain little dry burgers. Nothing special. Not worth $12. Service was okay but waitress was forgetful. I'll give it one more shot as I heard their breakfast was good. Probably try the biscuit and gravy made with cornbread. Hope it's better. Addition: I think they have two menus going around. I would swear mine said G-burger stuffed with cheese. I thought I ordered the wrong thing when i got two little sliders. Just looked at their menu online and sounds like what I was served but their response to Amy in another review reflects what my menu said. My burgers had no cheese inside them and my menu definitely said stuffed with cheese. I think they have an older menu and I got that one. Idk.

Dani Renee

Breakfast at gumption. was divine. From the atmosphere, the delicious warm chai tea, to the creative eggs benedict which featured a corn bread pancake, pulled pork, and salsa verde! I cannot wait to go back. Lots of vegan and gluten free options on their menu as well. Thanks Deb Hoffman for the suggestion.

Alyssa Kupka

If you haven't been there yet, you are missing out! Wow! Everything was amazing! The food was absolutely delicious, my kids loved the mac n cheese, everything was so fresh. It was pretty busy since it was a Sunday morning, so it wasn't a quick visit, but I would rather wait for their food than go anywhere else! Our server was great and the atmosphere was fun. This is now my go-to place for breakfast! I'm definitely going to be back to try out the lunch menu and have another brown sugar latte!!!!

Teresa Pinkerton

Great food, amazing staff.... We never wait very long. Whole food, fresh food. Lots of gluten free/vegan options. There is truly something for everyone. What more can you ask for?