Ian’s Pizza opens first Iowa location in Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS — A new pizza brand has branched into Cedar Rapids.

Ian’s Pizza, a small Wisconsin chain known for its creative pies in Madison and Milwaukee, quietly opened over the weekend after a private launch party on June 24. The opening comes just a few months after the location’s announcement earlier in the spring.

Its new location, inside Lion Bridge Brewing at 59 16th Ave. SW, brings a wide array of pizzas, salads and appetizers that replaces the brewery’s former menu.

For now, hours and menu options are slightly limited. Starting mid-July, it will be fully open for lunch and dinner on the same business hours as the brewery.

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The Wisconsin brand, which has been serving pizza varieties like Mac N’ Cheese, Drunken Ravioli and Maui-Wowie since 2001, makes good on an Iowa connection with its latest opening — Ian’s Pizza General Manager Dave Spooner is from the Hawkeye state.

“Partnering with Lion Bridge Brewing is an exciting opportunity for us,” he previously said. “As a native of Iowa, I’m thrilled for the chance to bring Ian’s into this community, and collaborate with a brewery that shares our values of community building and love for quality and craftsmanship.”

Comments: Features reporter Elijah Decious can be reached at (319) 398-8340 or elijah.decious@thegazette.com.

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