The Red Frog Just Might Have The Wackiest Menu In All Of Iowa But It’s Amazing
The Red Frog in Cedar Rapids' Czech Village offers unique, over-the-top twists on classic comfort foods.
Have you tried every restaurant in Iowa, and you think you've seen it all? Well, you've never seen anything like The Red Frog. It's located in the heart of Cedar Rapids' Czech Village - but they didn't have anything like this in the old country. This unique restaurant in Iowa takes classics like burgers, chicken and waffles, and mac & cheese and gives them a unique over-the-top twist. Your taste buds will thank you! And yes, that name is a clue to the wackiest item on the menu. No matter what your taste buds are saying, the odds are The Red Frog has taken your favorite dish and brought it to a new level.
From the colorful exterior, it's clear that The Red Frog is bringing some bold new flavors to Cedar Rapids' Czech Village.
The bustling bar and grill is serving up great food, with a focus on comfort food classics with an over-the-top twist.
Mozzarella sticks? Always good. But wrap them in bacon for a salty, smoky kick, and these popular treats are taken to the next level.
The sweet chili chicken sandwich takes the diner regular of a chicken sandwich and jazzes it up with a kickin' glaze and some fried wonton strips and a fried egg for added texture!
In the mood for something sweet? The house-made PB&J comes with locally sourced jam - and you can have it with a burger patty sandwiched in there amid the gooey goodness!
The Reuben Quesadilla takes all the flavors of the famous deli sandwich and compresses them into a crispy, flat treat.
Chicken and waffles? Good! Nashville hot chicken? Also good! A Nashville hot chicken and waffles sandwich topped with a syrupy glaze? Only at The Red Frog!
And yes - The Red Frog does serve frog legs, one of the only restaurants in Iowa to feature the amphibian! The preparation might change, but the daring will always find this specialty waiting for them.
Even the Bloody Marys here are over the top, packed with enough garnishes to make an antipasto plate!
Have you been to The Red Frog? Let us know your favorite twist on a classic in the comments section. You can visit their website and Facebook page to see their latest over-the-top inventions. While you're in town, don't forget to visit the neighborhood's legendary Czech bakery. And if you want another challenger for the wackiest menu in Iowa, take a look at these massive Brunch plates.
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