The Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to The Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery, a unique destination located at 616 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA. This vibrant establishment combines the excitement of an arcade with the comforts of a brewery, offering a feast for both the palate and the inner child.
As you explore the menu, you'll find a variety of mouthwatering options. The dessert pizzas, such as the Big Chipper with its heavenly mix of hazelnut spread and chocolate, are perfect for a sweet ending. For savory cravings, try the Buffalo Chicken Pizza, blended with housemade buffalo sauce and topped with crispy coleslaw—a true crowd-pleaser. With an inviting atmosphere and arcade games galore, The Quarter Barrel is a haven for food lovers and gamers alike.
This place promises not just a meal, but an experience to remember!
Appetizers
Hummus
Housemade hummus served with fried naan bread & vegetables.
Fried Cauliflower
Hand-breaded cauliflower served with a side of bang bang sauce.
Garlic Cheese Bread
Parmesan, mozzarella & goat cheese served with house marinara.
Garlic Fried Cheese Curds
Breaded & fried garlic cheese curds served with a side of ranch.
Pretzel Bites
With or without salt. Beer cheese or Boetje's mustard for dipping.
Mozzarella Sticks
Breaded & fried mozzarella sticks served with house marinara.
Frickle Spears
Breaded & fried dill pickle spears served with a side of ranch.
Fried Ravioli
Combination of Romano, Asiago, ricotta & mozzarella cheese-stuffed ravioli and beef, spinach & ricotta-stuffed ravioli, coated in Italian breadcrumbs and served with house marinara.
Greek Natchios
Crispy fried naan bread slathered in beer cheese sauce, feta cheese, blackened chicken, olives, pepperoncini peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, green onions & pickled red onions.
Mac & Cheese Bacon Bites
Deep-fried bites of smoked Gouda mac & cheese with bacon, served with your choice of ranch, cilantro sauce or beer cheese.
Falafel Patties
Served with vegan pesto & vegan chili aioli.
Fresh Cut French Fries
Choice of one dipping sauce: ranch, vegan chili aioli, buffalo, BBQ or bleu cheese dressing. {6 small • 8 large}
Beer Cheese Fries
Add bacon or tempeh for 2. {8 small • 10 large}
Poutine
French fries topped with cheese curds and beef (or vegetarian) gravy {9 small • 11 large}
Parmesan Truffle Fries
{8 small - 10 large}
Seasonal Cheese Dip
We change this up every few weeks. Served warm with naan bread dippers.
The Mario Pizza
Classic marinara base, fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic oil & apple-wood smoked salt with a drizzle of balsamic reduction. Margherita-ish, but with a QB spin. {12" 18; 18" 28}
Luigi
Pesto base, mozzarella blend, red onions, black olives, roasted tomatoes, marinated artichokes and feta cheese. Add chicken for 2. {12" 20; 18" 30}
Hulapeno
Classic marinara base, mozzarella blend, pepperoni, pineapple and jalapenos. Because in our house, pineapple belongs on pizza. {12" 19; 18" 29}
Barbie-Q
BBQ sauce base, mozzarella blend, smoked Gouda, roasted chicken, bacon, pineapple, red onions, pepperoncini peppers and scallions. {12" 20; 18" 30}
Herky the Hawkeye
Classic marinara base, mozzarella blend, cheddar cheese, bacon, pepperoni, Italian sausage, Canadian bacon and black olives. {12" 21; 18" 31}
Mac & C.H.E.E.S.E. PIZZA
Beer cheese sauce base, mozzarella blend, Parmesan, Muenster cheese, cheddar cheese, pasta noodles and scallions. {12" 19; 18" 29}
Burger Time
Burger sauce base, mozzarella blend, cheddar cheese, ground beef, bacon & pickles and topped with fried onions. {12" 21; 18" 31}
Bullet Bill Birria
Birria sauce to the edge, mozzarella blend, beef, jalapenos, white cheddar cheese, finished with chopped white onions & cilantro, and served with birria dipping sauce. {12" 21; 18" 31}
Bowser
Classic marinara base, mozzarella blend, pepperoni, Italian sausage, smoked bacon and crushed red pepper flakes for a little kick. {12" 21; 18" 31}
Bowser Jr.
A vegetarian version of our meatiest pizza: vegan pepperoni, seitan sausage, smoked tempeh and crushed red pepper flakes. *Choice of mozzarella blend or vegan mozzarella. {12" 21; 18" 31}
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Housemade ranch base, mozzarella blend, roasted chicken, bacon, red onions and finished with arugula. {12" 20; 18" 30}
Taco Kid
Black bean spread base, mozzarella blend, cheddar cheese, ground beef & sausage, red onions, black olives, finished with pico de gallo & cilantro sauce, and topped with Doritos. {12" 21; 18" 31}
Buffalo Chicken
Housemade buffalo sauce base, mozzarella blend, roasted chicken, beer caramelized onions, and finished with coleslaw, bleu cheese crumbles & scallions. {12" 19; 18" 29} *For a vegetarian treat, try substituting tempeh.
Crab RanGoonies
A house favorite! Cream cheese base, mozzarella blend, crab, green onions, sweet chili sauce and topped with fried wonton chips. {12" 20; 18" 30}
Veggie Supreme Leader Pizza
Classic marinara base, mozzarella blend, mushrooms, red onions, black olives, roasted tomatoes, red & green bell peppers and marinated artichokes. Make it a Meaty Supreme Leader and add pepperoni & sausage for 2. {12" 20; 18" 30}
12" Specialty Pizza
Sandwiches and Burgers
The Humperdinck
Breaded & fried chicken tenders, housemade marinara, Parmesan, mozzarella, basil and balsamic reduction, served on a hoagie bun.
Brute Squad Meatball Sandwich
Housemade meatballs & marinara, sauteed onions, Parmesan, mozzarella and basil, served on a hoagie bun.
My name is Inigo Montoya
Classic Philly cheesesteak with roast beef, pepperoncini and sauteed peppers & onions, smothered in our house beer cheese and served on a hoagie bun.
Black Bean Burger
Our housemade vegan patty’s texture and flavor make it the perfect base for all the fixins. Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & vegan chili aioli.
Tempeh Reuben
Marinated and seared tempeh on rye, with vegan Russian dressing, sauerkraut & vegan Swiss cheese.
House Salad
Lettuce greens, cucumbers, carrot ribbons, pumpkin seeds, cherry tomatoes & housemade croutons. Choice of Italian vinaigrette, citrus vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, ranch or bleu cheese dressing. {7 small; 10 entree}
Chef Salad
Chopped romaine, Canadian bacon, chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, hard-boiled egg, housemade croutons, shredded cheddar & mozzarella cheese. Choice of Italian vinaigrette, citrus vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, ranch or bleu cheese dressing. {9 small; 14 entree}
Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, dry-grated Parmesan, fried garbanzo beans & housemade croutons tossed in Caesar dressing. *Add chicken for 2. {8 small - 12 entree}
Salads
Pasta Dishes
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Housemade meatballs & marinara with caramelized onions, and finished with Parmesan and basil. Spaghetti Bolognese is available for 17 if you don't feel like meatballs.
Chicken Alfredo
Roasted chicken, broccoli, roasted tomatoes, Parmesan & pecorino cheese and penne noodles in a light Alfredo sauce.
Chicken Pesto
Roasted chicken, broccoli, red bell peppers, roasted tomatoes, Parmesan and penne noodles tossed in a creamy pesto sauce, and finished with feta cheese & pepita seeds.
Mac & C.H.E.E.S.E.
Roasted chicken, broccoli, red bell peppers, roasted tomatoes, Parmesan and penne noodles tossed in a creamy pesto sauce, and finished with feta cheese & pepita seeds.
Beef and Mushrooms
Seared medium-rare hanger steak, chestnut & cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, Gruyere cheese and penne noodles in a mushroom umami cream sauce. Vegetarian mushroom version available for 17.
Cheat Day
Mixed berry jam, seasonal fresh fruit and crumbly streusel, topped with housemade cheesecake crumbles & a drizzle of frosting. (9")
The Big Chipper
Hazelnut spread, brownies and chocolate chip cookie crumble, finished with crushed Oreo cookies, M&Ms, caramel & chocolate sauce. (9")