The Red Frog Just Might Have The Wackiest Menu In All Of Iowa But It's Amazing
By Raymond Goldfield|Published September 08, 2022
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
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 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!
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.
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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