The Map Room
$ • Restaurant
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Service os excellent. It is a small local restaurant. Dedicated gluten free fryers, menu is labelled with GF, and waiters knowledgeable about gluten free. They have gluten free buns for the sandwiches and burgers that are gluten free or can be made GF and they actually are pretty good. No reactions and as safe as can be wothout being dedicated gf. Notify server of celiac and they will accomodate
Caitlin was our server. She was knowledgeable and polite. I made my own burger and had French fries. Food was amazing! Atmosphere second to none. I have celiac and am particular where I eat out at. 10 out of 10 recommend!
Great gluten free options. Seperate fryer for French fries.
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Got takeout from here on a work trip. The staff was friendly and able to answer my questions. I got the BYO Burger with a GF bun and fries. Fries were made in a separate fryer and the bun was soft and stayed intact. I have Celiac Disease and did not get sick either of the times I ate here.
That have gluten free buns and have the menu labeled with what can be made gluten free.
Always delicious- our go to place for gf burgers and fries.
I dined here twice. The second time I did have a reaction. I had the burger with gf bun and fries (they said were dedicated fryer.. ).
Awesome place to eat. Nothing else goes in the fryer, so the fries are safe. All of the staff I’ve talked to are very knowledgeable about GF and cross-contamination. Plus, the food is delicious.
We used to go frequently but the last 3 times we went they brought out my burger on a regular bun so they had to remake it. Seriously, 3 times in a row. We don’t go anymore which is a bummer, just not worth the risk. Also, if theres only 2 people in your party, they make you sit at the table right next to the bar or at the bar. Gotten pretty rude about it when we ask if we can sit at a different table.
Loved this place! Cozy, dark, and fun environment. The food was great with many GF options. The menu is well marked to inform you of what items are gluten free. The fries were crispy, hot, and not greasy. I’ll definitely return the next time I’m in Cedar Rapids.
GF fryer and fries were delicious.
GF bun (not the best but one of the better ones).
Other items on the menu can be made GF.
Best burgers!!
I had a phenomenal burger and fries here! Small place, but clean, well run and the food and service were excellent. Will definitely go back the next time I’m in CR!
This place is a must visit every time I’m in town. The burgers are amazing. I don’t know where they get the GF buns but they are some of the best I’ve ever had. And they have a dedicated fryer so French fries are always ordered.
Everything is clearly marked on the menu and the staff are very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Fantastic burger. Amazing GF bun & nothing gluten full goes in the fryer EVER. I. HAD. FRIES!!!
I almost cried it was so good. This place will forever have my heart.
Great GF bun for your great burger. GF fries and FRYER! This is our family go to spot. 2 of us are GF. Super appreciate that I have a local spot to eat that is safe for me and my kiddo. I know I am lucky.
Gluten free bun was soft to the last bite! Never crumbled and fell apart, that was a first for me. Fries were yummy and made in a dedicated fryer.
Soooooo good. The GF bun was fantastic, as was the veggie patty. I opted for a sale instead of fries, but did taste on if my husbands (they were very good) I had the Mediterranean burger (can’t remember the name) it was good, but I will try another the next time. The salad, while basic was really elevated by the amazing salad dressing - a watermelon vinaigrette! I will be back next time I am in town!
Had a gf burger with fries from the dedicated fryer and both were fantastic. Menu was clearly marked with which items were gf.
Many gluten free options with a very tasty gluten free bun as well. Staff is helpful and knowledgeable and food is delicious.
We stopped by on our drive from St. Louis to Minneapolis, and this was the perfect stop. Great GF bun and fries, and so many flavors of burgers and sandwiches to pick from. The staff was extremely nice and it was amazingly quick. Cute atmosphere. This will be our regular stop on our drive to/from Minneapolis.
Awesome , crispy GF fries in a dedicated fryer. Their GF buns were also delicious and not dry .
I had an amazing experience at The Map Room. I had a seat at the bar and was helped by a very nice bartender who explained exactly what was gluten free when I asked her for help. They offer gluten free buns and have a dedicated fryer! I got a nice big order of fries to start off with and she gave me three different gluten dipping sauces, their goat cheese aoili was to die for so I had them put it on my burger. I ordered a double burger with swiss and white cheddar, mushrooms, bacon, pickles, lettuce and I had to have them put that goat cheese aoili on it. I loved that I could get it on a bun, and honestly the bun would be so much better if it were toasted but it wasn't dry, actually stayed together and I thought it tasted like most gluten free breads. I actually sat at the bar hoping to feel more comfortable and it really did work. I even got a lovely mocktail, a nongroni, it was spicy and easy to drink. I will definitely be coming back!
So good! Great fries in a dedicated fryer. Friendly staff, great atmosphere!
So this was actually really good. My friend and I were in town for an event and decided to stop here for a late lunch.
The wait staff were awesome and were very knowledgable for the most part on the ingredients in their food as well as very friendly. Both my roommate and I are highly Allergic to gluten and dairy.
It really is a little hole in the wall. Can only seat 40 people inside. But the place is so cool. You walk in and have to adjust to the low lighting. Maps surround and cover the space.
We both did build your own burgers with gluten free/dairy free buns. I love the fact that they had these and that bun is by far my favorite gluten free bun I have ever had.
However we both got exposed to dairy while there. My guess is they cooked our burgers in butter after expressly being told about our allergies and not doing it. Which saddens me because everything else was perfect.
The fries are delicious and fried only in the same fryer as their gluten free dairy free veggie burger. I think next time I might try the veggie burger instead.
Yes I still want to come back. But I would like it if the kitchen staff would be more careful of contamination when it is stated a customer has a food allergy.
My food was definitely cross contaminated. It sucks because now I feel like crap, and being pregnant on top of it. Service wasn't great, food wasn't even that good to be worth it.
This is a great little hole in the wall place. Fantastic eclectic atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. There was a dedicated fryer for fries and the GF bun was amazing! My only complain for the place was that the napkins were too thin!
Amazing homemade chicken noodle soup and dilll pickle potato salad. All their French fries are fried in a dedicated fryer. Great service.
the best gluten free bun i’ve ever had, anywhere! highly recommend, i’ll be returning. knowledgeable staff and prompt service. about a third of the menu items can be ordered gluten free. designated fryer for french fries.
Service was excellent, friendly staff all around. Originally messed up my order, but were quick to re-do. Got a burger with a gluten free bun. They have an asterisk next to the food that’s gluten-free or can be made gluten free.
Made an account just to review this place. Amazing sandwiches and burgers. The fries are completely safe!! I’m super sensitive and I felt amazing after I ate here and the days after. Zero reaction!
I love the gluten free bun as you would not know it is gluten free as the taste is amazing. Several options for gluten free sandwiches.
I had the Maui Burger and fries and they were fantastic!! I loved the Spam on the burger! Haven’t had that since my honeymoon in Hawaii. They do have a dedicated fryer for the fries and no reactions from any of the food. Definitely a must go if you’re in the area😊
Gluten Free Burger Bun was very good. Had the Veggie Burger, fries and mixed salad with Miso Ginger dressing. All was gf according to kitchen. All very good. Also had a cherry limeade mojito which was the best!
I absolutely love this restaurant! it’s my favorite place in cedar rapids. i recommend this restaurant to all of my friends, even non-celiac ones. the atmosphere is fun and the food is so amazing. so many options and they are very knowledgeable.
One of my top favorite GF Friendly restaurants in town !! They understand about GF and CC. My husband and I have eaten there many times and I've never had a reaction. And they usually have a really good vegetable side too.
Staff was knowledgeable and they had decent options. Didn’t have a reaction either. Will definitely go back!
Excellent selection of burgers with GF buns. Food was amazing! Waiter was familiar with cross contamination concerns.
A unique space and a tasty menu full of uncommon burgers, fries (think variations on putene), and naan (flatbread) dishes. They have gluten free buns and the soup of the day was also gluten free. I tried the Napoli burger and the potato sausage soup. Delicious!
