New Soul Food Restaurant Coming Soon to Cedar Rapids

Soul food fans will be happy to hear that a new restaurant specializing in the cuisine will soon open in downtown Cedar Rapids.

Sports-Themed Soul Food Restaurant Coming Soon

The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that a new restaurant called Fork and Sports is coming to downtown Cedar Rapids. The sports-themed soul food restaurant is set to open at 209 3rd Street SE. That space was formerly occupied by Taco Gato, which closed in November 2024.

Bringing Soul Food Back to Cedar Rapids

The Gazette reports that the new restaurant is the latest venture from Vaosa O’Meara, who brought Harold's Chicken back to Cedar Rapids in 2025. She said that she hopes to bring back many popular soul food dishes that people enjoyed at restaurants like Vivian's Soul Food, which closed in 2022, and Jamaican Pat's Caribbean Kitchen, which closed late last year.

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What Kind of Food Will Be on the Menu?

The menu at Fork and Sports will feature fried, baked, and smothered dishes like pot roast, smothered pork chops, corned beef, baked chicken, and fried chicken similar to Harold's, according to the Gazette. Sides will include cabbage, collard greens, red beans and rice, cornbread, macaroni and cheese, and spaghetti. There will be weekly specials, too.

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When Will the New Restaurant Open?

The Gazette reports that Fork and Sports hopes to be open in late February or early March. They will be open for both lunch and dinner, and have plans to add late-night service on weekends.