Restaurants in Cedar Falls

“so much fun! great staff!”

“Old Country, not country rock.”

“Best crepes in the area hands down. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.”

“Delicious food, great staff and amazing owners! The red velvet cheesecake is so good. Thanks Jim!”

“Stopped in while visiting from the Quad Cities and so glad I did! The beers were amazing and the bartender, Jason was a phenomenal human and server! To make my visit even better I got some Filipino Street Tacos from Concept Kitchen... you must get their food because 🤯! I will most certainly be visiting anytime I am even remotely close to the area!”

“We walked by and saw they had a special for not your average nachos! You get two beers and nachoes for $20! This is a great deal! So we stop in got two great beers, nachoes, and some lemonade for the DD.”

“The best experience! Accommodated our request for a private dining area for the four of us after a small private wedding. It was set up so beautifully! I wish I would have asked the name of our server, she was amazing and deserved the cash tip we left. The service is the best by far in the area, and the food was delicious from our appetizers (shared plates) to our entrees. My now husband said his steak tonight was better than what we had at Hells Kitchen in Miami. Thank you again Montage, this topped off making our wedding day and dinner perfect!”

“chicken pakora was a lightly breaded appetizer,very tasty! The Gyro Rice platter was a nice portion of lamb,onions,sliced green peppers,and jasmine rice and it was also very good. The ChickenKarahi was flavor explosion that totally blew me away,mixed with light jasmine rice has me so happy that we chose Mirch Masala tonight...I wish we would have tried sooner 9/10”

“Staff and variety of games”

“the cook was very entertaining”

“Great staff, vibes were so good. Never had such a good time at a bar before, the staff really encourages everyone to have a good time. It feels like a huge party.”

“We arrived at 3:30 today and it was packed! Got seated in about fifteen minutes and had the best service, even with all their business. Our waitress Meghan was the sweetest, and a couple of the staff thanked us on the way out! Our food was absolutely delicious! The only complaint I have, which actually isn't, is that I ordered my steak medium-rare and it arrived medium. It was still buttery and tender! Recommend 10 out of 10!”

“Great store, friendly staff! I love going to Hy Vee when I come to Iowa.”

“chicken pakora was a lightly breaded appetizer,very tasty! The Gyro Rice platter was a nice portion of lamb,onions,sliced green peppers,and jasmine rice and it was also very good. The ChickenKarahi was flavor explosion that totally blew me away,mixed with light jasmine rice has me so happy that we chose Mirch Masala tonight...I wish we would have tried sooner 9/10”

“ABSOLUTELY LOVE Insomnia cookies in CF! We went to them yesterday for cookies for our son for his FIRST birthday! it makes for an AMAZING AWESOME gift and he drove right into his cookies! we did a cookie crumble photo shoot! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM!!”

“Fantastic food. We stopped in for a couple beers and had the Mediterranean Poutine and Green Chile Mac and Cheese. Absolutely amazing, can’t wait to try more in the future.”

“The food was so fresh, perfectly spiced, great portions, reasonably priced. New favorite.”

“Great good and excellent service! We stayed in Mason City for this trip and stopped in on our way back to Kentucky. By far the best breakfast we had all weekend!!”

“First time ordering food from here today. Got the supreme calzones. Absolutely delicious, large portions, reasonably priced, clean, friendly staff, quick.”

“LOVE LOVE LOVE Cup! I work from home several days a week and frequently find myself downtown CF enjoying a cup of tea and sweet treat at my favorite coffee shop. It's a great atmosphere and the baristas are very inviting and helpful. If you haven't been- go now! ☕️🫖🥐🥰”

“always have a great dinner at Whiskey roads I love the bourbon selection I'm a big bourbon drinker the only little pet peeve I had was the White Russian was in too big a glass too much ice too much milk does not allow the drink to stay consistent everything else as usual was just perfect this is a place where I know I can take out of town guests and I'll always be satisfied”

“I wish I could remember our waiters name because he was so incredibly kind! I brought in my kids and their friends for a birthday supper tonight as a last minute change of plans and I’m so glad I did. Not only was the food a huge hit (they all said best they’ve ever had) and the service incredible.. he rounded up a group of staff to sing Happy Birthday to my kids (as a last minute request from me) and the entire restaurant ended up joining. I was already a repeat customer but even more so now. Thank you thank you thank you for making their 14th birthday just a bit more special!”

“I have never stepped foot in this place but some how stumbled on it online and placed an order. The shipping was so quick and the tea was amazing. One of these days I will make the drive but until then I'll keep shopping online. I have placed multiple orders now and the over all 10/10 experience has stayed true each time. Thank you!”

“I tried this place for breakfast. Everything was so well done and delicious. I highly recommend it, especially their omelettes !”

“was recommended to try this place and it did not disappoint.. truly amazing pizza, breadsticks, and chef salad. The customer service was above and beyond. Will be returning!!”

“Games are great, pizza is amazing!!!”

“Great service every time!”

“had breakfast there today,1st time visitor, and it was FANTASTIC!!!! highly recommended, the food and service was again fantastic!!!!”

“The food is awesome, the people are fun, and it's a great atmosphere. I highly recommend checking it out when you're in town!”

“Had the absolute BEST tenderloin here! We’ve been there twice now, dinned in the first time and did take out the next, amazing food both times! So happy to have found this gem in Cedar Falls!”

“A+ atmosphere and service. Hidden Gem in the Cedar Valley!”

“I recently ordered coffee directly from Barn Happy’s website and couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From browsing their selection to the moment my bag arrived at my door, everything felt thoughtful and well-executed. I chose both the Blueberry Crumble Whole Bean Coffee and Pecan Sticky Bun Whole Bean Coffee, and both lived up to the hype. The medium roast is smooth, balanced it’s quickly become my go-to morning and afternoon brew. What really sets Barn Happy apart for me is how consistently well-reviewed and responsibly sourced their beans are — you can tell they put care into quality and sustainability, and many customers highlight the full flavor and smooth finish across their range. The ordering process was easy, the packaging arrived fresh, and each cup has been delicious — full-bodied, aromatic, and just the right blend of complexity and approachability. I’d definitely recommend Barn Happy coffee for anyone looking to enjoy great-tasting coffee with a feel-good vibe.”

“Visiting from out of town for a work trip and had the best experience thanks to our server Mad-dog! She was so accommodating and the sweetest! Also very knowledgeable about the menu and giving recommendations! Thanks Mad-dog!!”

“Barista's are friendly. A great place to work.”

“The best Mexican food in cedar valley. Hands down. 10/10”

“Cool Speakeasy! Had a great time there.”

“What an amazing and great place to go have a drink, or two or three or four and listen to some awesome 80s & 90s music from rock to early hip hop and rap all mixed in by a great dj. Prices are reasonable, staff is fun and friendly and everyone is having a good time! Don’t miss out on this great place!”

“Fabulous food, great customer service, very authentic and clean eating. Thank You!”

“Amazing steak- best I have ever had!”

“Loved getting their beef dumplings at the Cedar Falls Farmers Market and now I'm excited I can get them here! I also love the blueberry matcha and tried the Taiyaki for the first time and that was yummy too!”

“Ordering on line is great and the BOGO offer is wonderful and helps out with the budget! Thanks for that!

Dietary restrictions: Try to stay with a Keto diet and PaPa Murphys does a great job with its offerings”

“Great atmosphere excellent food”

“Every time I’m asked what my favorite pizza place is, I say Urban Pie. While the only protein option is plant-based chicken, their vegan pizza menu is EXTENSIVE. My favorite is the Not So Crabby Rangoon with plant-based chicken, but everything I’ve tried has been absolutely heavenly. Perfectly baked crust, unique options you can’t get anywhere else - you can’t go wrong.”

“I didn't think I would ever find an Indian restaurant I liked as much or more than Ghandi Mahal in Minneapolis, especially after their restaurant was destroyed during the riots. Incredible India absolutely blew me away. The Chana Masal and Paneer Makhani were the two best Indian dishes I have ever had, and the Samosa's were 10/10. So grateful to have found this place!”

“Great place to eat great place to drink great place to be at ❤️❤️ I love my server she make the best drink and great service jeymi”

“I highly recommend building your own burger. Server recommend pork burger with Swiss and pineapple. So good.”

“fresh food and huge portions...good meal everytime”

“Great time, great atmosphere and Brent is an awsome bartender!”

“Best coffee in the Cedar Valley!”

“Excellent lattes and great service!”

“The workers there are amazing and so is the food and pies (which are made from scratch). If you haven’t eaten here your wrong and need too lmao. This place is a must for food, atmosphere, and memories to make.”

“Enjoyed my first visit to Berk's. We were there in the late afternoon and it was mostly an older crowd like ourselves. I understand that late in the evening it gets more lively with the college students. It was very pleasant, the bartender was friendly, the environment was peaceful at that time of day. The other bar patrons were friendly. They have comfortable upholstered bar stools as well as table seating. There are bags of snacks that you can buy.”

“Enjoying my healthier choices by making sure I have enough time in my day for a Daily Dose fix. So far I have enjoyed many I’ve tried, but my fav right now is Berry Blossom April feature. The gals are friendly & personable.”

“I ordered cupcakes from Scratch Cupcakery by email. I had talked with the manager in Iowa City previously, but I wanted a BIG order, and she told me I'd have to get in touch with their general manager regarding shipping costs. So I sent an email through their online portal, and got a reply from their general manager. We emailed back and forth a few times to solidify details, and eventually settled on delivery of 24 dozen cupcakes of all different flavors. Make no mistake, there's a cupcake place in Sioux Falls, but it doesn't even compare to Scratch Cupcakery. It would be like having a Hostess® cupcake in comparison. I included a few pictures of our scrumptious morsels below, but let me just say, if you want chocolate, there's no better cupcake in this life, in my opinion, than Devil's Cheesecake. I'm just saying. Chocolate cake, layered with chocolate cheesecake, layered with some indescribably delicious chocolate cream cheese buttercream frosting, then drizzled with dark chocolate ganache, and dark chocolate chips mixed throughout, just for good measure? I was hooked just READING about it, but the TASTE is SO MUCH BETTER than you can possibly imagine, and I imagined a lot, I'm telling you!! Just get online and read some of their creations. If you order, or head to a store, you won't be disappointed!”

“amazing food and staff”

“Passion fruit, jasmine green tea and mango pearls. Love it!”

“We ordered a large order for a team meal and everything about the experience was perfect! Order was accurate, exactly on time, friendly workers even helped get everything to my car! Highly recommend this location! Thank you for a great experience! ☺️”

“Great food! Great service.”

“Octopus is a bit of an institution: following in the footsteps of places like Steb's and Pour Richards. Dave is a huge supporter of local and regional musical artists of all shapes and sizes. There's always a cheap beer for those with just a few bucks in their pocket; and plenty of crafts for a few bucks more. They recently expanded their space adding some food items in the process. Popcorn is always available for those with munchies. Lots of regulars for sure. Guests should feel welcome. If you don't bump into a friend...you can quickly make one at the bar. Thank you Octopus for your continued commitment to The Hill and the local/regional music scene.”

“If you LOVE pizza then Chads Pizza is a MUST!! They have an amazing variety! Even thou most of the items on the menu are pizzas they do have a little extra for those that do not like pizza or if your gluten intolerance! My favorite has to be the street taco or Philly! And the funk sauce is a must!! ❤️🍕Thank You Chads for your great service and your amazing pizza!”

“Great food and great atmosphere.”

“My Husband picked Hu-Hot tonight. He’s never ate here, the food was good, and he liked the experience. But, what really stood out to us was the service! We for sure had one of the best servers in the Cedar Valley! Very personable, attentive, funny, and efficient. It was nice being thanked when you leave a tip, that typically NEVER happens anymore. We also tipped the grill guys, but they didn’t notice. Thank you, Benjamin for the great experience eating at Hu-Hot tonight!”

“I can’t say enough great things about Blue Barn BBQ. They catered my daughter’s wedding yesterday and they were fantastic!!!! The food was incredible and the staff was so friendly and they made it so much less stressful setting it all up til the big day!!! Thanks for everything!!!”

“Super yummy treats with generous portions. Quick friendly service!”

“Excellent place! Terrific Owner/ Bartender”

“Rey friendly staff and very helpful since it was my first time. The food was wonderful!”

“Best coffee in the Cedar Valley!”

“I had an amazing experience! It was my first time at tropical smoothie and the sweetest girl served me my smoothie, her name was Sadie and she just made my day! 10/10 recommend taking a visit to Tropical smoothie and visit this sweet girl! 😁 My smoothie was amazing!! service and quality 100%”

“Ginger Thai is my favorite restaurant!! Every dish prepared is so fresh and delicious! And the owners and people who work here are so nice and friendly!!”

“Sal gets a snowball when we visit! We love Tropical Sno!”

“Stopped in today and LOVED IT! Will definitely be back. Super excited to try other flavors! Great service and awesome drinks. ☺️”

“Great place to have drinks with friends!”

“Love the Blue! Classic home town place to grab a couple drinks. A place that never changes!”

“Subcity is by far the best sub shop around! The subs are fresh, the service is friendly and clean cut, and the place was fast. Oh I almost forgot to mention the prices are AMAZING!! STOP GOING TO SUBWAY, YOU ARE WASTING YOUR MONEY.. SUBCITY IS WHERE ITS AT!!”

“I’ve spent some of my best nights Cypress, a staple of downtown cf and my favorite bar. Over the last 9 years since I’ve quit drinking I’ve asked for mocktails/ virgin drinks and gotten countless weird/ confused looks from bartenders at other local establishments and usually end up with a Shirley temple (no hate to Shirley, but sometimes a gal needs variety!) When I told the girls Saturday night to make me anything I was sooooo stunned and happy to get a virgin MULE! Fancy cup and all!! Those gorgeous young ladies made my night! I stayed til bar close like I was in my 20’s again. I was a life long customer for the nostalgia alone but I’m even more in love with the place than I was when I was drinking.”

“we are long time patrons of Applebee's, mostly at the Cedar Falls location. the food is top notch, and the service is awesome. to night we were blessed to have Mady (manager) and Saturn as our hosts. They were busy tonight but never let our glass go dry or our food to be late. These two ladies did an awesome job and employees such as these two keep us coming back.”

“Best coffee in the Cedar Valley!”

“the Service is Back to fantastic and better yet the food is back to inspirational! In my opinion they had a few bad employess for a few months or more but they seem to have gotten rid of the bad employess and replace them with fantastic employees and now that food is so so so good again! maybe even better then before!”

“Awesome bar, bartender was super friendly and nice spot to watch some Thursday Night Football or play some darts.The frosted mugs are AWESOME. Highly highly recommend.”

“The worker, I wish I would've caught her name, was by far one of the happiest, most cheerful workers I have encountered in, probably months. Everything was correct, even with quite a few modifications, and we didn't have to wait or ask for fresh potato oles.”

“I have worked for scooters coffee for a very long time now and I can say that I absolutely love it. This is by far the best place I have ever worked. The management is great and everyone is very positive here. We all have a good time working here and I have no heard anyone complain about not like working here. I highly recommend working for a Scooters coffee!”

“So not sure what the gentleman's name is that is working this evening although I did catch that he opens tomorrow morning as well if that helps narrow it down but I just wanted to take a minute and give a huge shout out to him. Hands down one of the friendliest employees that I come across working in a fast food type establishment in a long time.he just had a smile on his face when I walked in the door super friendly warm and inviting extremely quick in making my food and most importantly said thank you and told me to have a good night. I've worked in restaurant management for a long time and getting employees to understand the importance I'm thinking your guest when they leave it seems so hard to do and you can tell he does it all the time because it was effortless. So just a huge shout out to the staff at this location highly recommended”

“Great store, friendly staff! I love going to Hy Vee when I come to Iowa.”

“Great pizza and lots of different choices!😊”

“We come to peppers frequently and today we had a waiter named Jake that provided us amazing service! He was on top of everything and even offered us an extra sauce cup to take home with the rest of our meal that was left over. The food was great too!”

“The employees were the most kind and amazing people. They helped with my order that was sent to the subway in Evansdale by mistake. The employees in evansdale were horrible and they hung up on me. I’m so impressed with the subway in cedar falls on university. They went above and beyond”

“We have normally had good service but tonight they were out of 3 items. With a limited offering that was a problem. The guy that was helping was friendly and helpful. The girl that was serving (Savanah) was not helpful to the point of being rude. Most of the time we have had good service and good food.”

“favorite place!!! go as often as I”

“Buffalo Chicken Strips were good, as was the Bacon Potato Soup. Spouse had Chili Supreme and it was cold, like refrigerator cold. Server promptly brought out a steaming hot replacement.”

“Jimmy Johns is my dinner every Tuesday night as I prepare to teach.”

“Great Customer Service & Out Of This World Ice Cream. Many Varieties To Choose From .... Will Be Back .”

“Food was great! The service was horrible. We were the only table in there. Only two of us. And one guy at the bar. The bartender was on her phone the entire time. She walked to get our food and was still holding her phone by her head and shoulder. She put the phone down to bring us our food. She never came back to ask how things were or if we needed anything. Once she gave us our food she walked behind the bar and remained on the phone. I had to get up and go to the bar to get our bill and ask for boxes. She remained on the phone the entire time. Very upsetting that she didn’t think to get off the phone!”

“Thanks for the carry out dinner tonight! It was great as always!”

“good food, generous selection of toppings, friendly and attentive staff. would recommend”

“First off great experience here. They always make my food in the right order and with the right sauce. I’m able to give it to them quickly and they always have it done in under a minute. I love subway if u can’t tell! All the employees smile and are polite. They offer a drink and chips. I usually just get a water cups. This is a typical meal for me after a gym session so I might be considered a regular. Idk I go maybe once every two to three weeks. I’d recommend the chicken teriyaki with Italian herb and cheese bread toasted with jalapeños and sweet union sauce. Careful tho it’s a little messy to eat! I wouldn’t recommend the cookie footlong. It’s crunchy and crummy not very good.m My sister makes better cookie than that at home.

Vegetarian options: Salad

Parking: 8-15

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp to entrance”

“Thank you for your professionalism and your input on what I should get as I am fasting and can only eat during certain times and trying to be more healthy and fit. I’ve always loved your restaurant and how you greet each customer. Although I haven’t been in a long time, I still feel a warm welcome and your food is still amazing and your portion sizes are right on point in my opinion. Thanks for your service and I’ll be back hopefully sooner than later🥰🎉”

“definitely delicious strawberry salad🥗”

“This place has it all. Fun place to hang out. Great food! Cold drinks. It was afternoon and I had not had lunch, I was thinking about a burger but asked the bartender, his recommendation. He said the burrito and curly chips for the side, great choice! It was so good, burrito had so much flavor and the chips were perfect. Just what I need today. Five star. I will back again and again!”

“It took over 10 minutes for us to get a waitress after we had sat down. Several more minutes went by to get water. The pizza is very good. The thai pizza and the meat lovers were delicious. It just took longer than we had expected. Also, they charge a small fee for take home boxes, so we had to wrap a few slices with napkins.--I'm sorry, and I know it's a tough economy, but to be charge for "a doggie bag" is going too far.”

“They do an amazing job EVERY time. Great food. Great service. Absolutely love it”

“Always friendly and helpful. Checked several times to see if we needed anything. Our last visit the gal even ran out to our car with my forgotten sunglasses!!! Above and beyond!!”

“Best darned burger you can get for your $. Hot, juicy, and whatever I want on it! Yummy fries, and the kids said “Hands down the best milkshakes ever!” 🍔”

“Pizza Ranch is a popular family-friendly restaurant offering a wide variety of pizzas, pasta, and signature sides in a casual, welcoming atmosphere. The buffet allows guests to enjoy endless options, from classic favorites to unique specialty pizzas. Staff are friendly, attentive, and efficient, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. With its fun, community-focused environment, Pizza Ranch is ideal for families, groups, and anyone looking for tasty comfort food in a relaxed setting. The combination of fresh ingredients, variety, and great service makes it a go-to spot for casual meals and gatherings.”