Starlite Room Tavern

Once every year or so, I venture out to Cedar Rapids to visit extended family. I don't know who it is in my family who is into this place, but I've been to Starlite with them a few times. It's pretty decent. Dive bar! Arcade games! Cheap, greasy food! Don't expect much more or less. The breaded mushrooms were a little too breaded the last time I went. You can ask for the pork tenderloin sandwich to be split in half, 'cause it is gigantic and can easily feed two people, especially if you're also getting a side.

I was very impressed with the people-watching opportunities the last time I was at this place.

When looking for a place to enjoy dinner with friends, I was in the backseat of the car, saw the sign, Home of the Original Superburger, said it out loud and we turned around to check it out. We fell in love with this dive. We were skeptical seeing the bars on the windows, but the place was packed, which is always a good sign. We all ordered something different and everything was great. It is kind of regular stop when in Cedar Rapids area now. I hihgly recommend it :)

Even though it's a little too dive-y, this is a cheap place with quality food. I love grilled cheese and since I don't enjoy tomato or anything else on the sandwich, I refuse to pay upwards of $7 for one. At Starlite, however, it is $3 & delicious. The bottled beer selection is also fairly impressive considering the surroundings.

Watch out for the creepy old lady in the corner, especially due to the mirrors.