Restaurants in Waterloo

“Beautiful atmosphere and wonderful staff. The tea amd.the food was fabulous 👌”

“Great Food 10/10 would recommend”

“Our recent trip to Waterloo was topped off by a fantastic dining experience at D&K Hickory House restaurant. Thanks to a Google search of nearby restaurants, we stumbled on this "hidden treasure", and we're absolutely blown away. From the fast and courteous service by Cindy, our amazing server, to the final farewell from the owners daughter ( sorry, I didn't catch her name), this place hit it out of the park. My wife and I ordered salads with bleu cheese dressing, and were expecting the standard, generic dressing that attempts to taste like the real thing..WOW, were we wrong!! What we received was a homemade dressing with big chunks of real bleu cheese in a tangy-sweet mixture that left us wanting more. When I commented to Cindy, that it was the best I had tasted, she suggested we try the creamy garlic, also homemade, and she brought us a sample to try...another Home Run !!. When our entrees arrived, which was surprisingly quick for a Saturday night, we were again, incredibly impressed. I had the rib dinner, with hash browns. The ribs were tender, tangy, and literally falling off the bone. As a BBQ junkie, I was in 7th Heaven. My wife opted for the fried shrimp and they were cooked to perfection. The meals also came with choice of potato, a basket with dinner rolls and crackers, and a small relish tray...all very tasty . When Cindy brought our bill, she offered us a brief history of the place, and it sounds like citizens of Waterloo/Cedar Falls have been enjoying this local joint for over 70 years...very impressive. All in all, this was one of the highlights of our visit, and we will be sure to return again, the next time we are in the area. Two things to consider before visiting, they take cash & check only...no electronic payment...no problem...and, you would be wise to call first for reservation.. Truly a memorable meal and dining experience. 5 stars all around !!”

“As an American guy these Bosnians at this establishment welcome you with open arms. This place is a chill laid-back bar with plenty of beverages to offer. I have come to learn if you want to be treated with respect hang out with the Bosnian’s”

“Absolutely amazing store and such welcoming people”

“Delicious food and excellent service”

“Great variety of beers. Great atmosphere. Super bartender! Must have their margaritahhhhh!”

“New years eve and kareoke”

“I’ve never had authentic Haitian cuisine before and had an absolutely wonderful experience dining here! A very gracious owner, cool atmosphere (they even have couches where you can dine & relax). The food was cooked perfectly and was delicious. The owner let us play our own music and even gave me a complimentary smoothie drink when leaving, let’s not forget about the Prestige Haitian Beer. What a fantastic and unexpected experience! Thank you!”

“great drinks tvs and great service by all the bartenders”

“Had a wonderful birthday dinner last night at the Waterloo Brown Bottle! Great wine and food delivered by an awesome Gentleman who did a fantastic job!! Thank you for everything!! Definitely recommend this place for Excellent service, fine wine and an exceptional menu.”

“Hola, hoy que fuimos la verdad no me agrado mucho el pico de gallo tenia el cilantro occidado, los frijoles nada ricos y el arroz seco y la verdad pagar tanto por eso no es justo!!”

“Much improved over the last few years.”

“Couldn't have asked for a better dining experience. From Gabe the manager, to McKayla our waitress. Amazing food!! Amazing service!! Amazing atmosphere!!! Would definitely try again. Need a few more of these in Wisconsin !!”

“Park road is just a small neighborhood bar that accepts cash, doesn't stand for foolishness but you can play darts, sing to the jukebox, and find someone to laugh and maybe have a dance with. Just a place for no bs and to have a couple good drinks.”

“Finally got a chance to try Hidden Pizza and it did not disappoint. Well except the plastic utensils that are worthless for getting through the crust. That and the hours of operation make it difficult to give a 5 star review. The pizza, sauce, ingredients, and crust were favorable by my whole family. We chose to eat pizza and walk the casino for free drinks afterwards. :).”

“If you haven't been, you need to go to the old Wonder Bread factory in Waterloo. Single Speed is one of, if not THE best brewery in Iowa. You will have an amazing experience and absolutely delicious beer.”

“This place is always delicious, I’ve had multiple things here and my favorite is the wings and that Philly cheeseburger. My dude hooked it up and it’s definitely fire!”

“I want to give a shout out to Blake in floral department. I called to order balloons and he was so helpful, genuinely kind, personable and funny. Great customer service”

“We came here for a date night Friday night, around 8:45. The atmosphere both inside and outside is fantastic, we really loved the outdoor patio, it is truly a vibe. There was a Dj outside kicking out Jams, he was never so loud that we couldn’t talk at our table and I really loved that.

Our server took a bit getting to our table and once we ordered drinks it took almost 20 minutes to get them, they were fairly busy and she had a large birthday table, so we completely understood. She was very nice and attentive for the most part, understanding she had a lot of tables.

We ordered the shrimp appetizer, these are really good especially with the Honey Bourbon Sauce, these house cocktail sauce is also delicious!

We also had the Philly Cheesesteak Flatbread, this was perfect! Right amount of toppings, cheese and crisp to the flatbread!

All and all a really good experience and excellent food!”

“I think the food here is delicious! I recommend their crab Rangoons and Egg drop soup as my personal favorites! I always get take out on my way home from work, I feel the dine in vibe isn’t the most welcoming, but that’s just my opinion!”

“Good clean flavor. There was almost no wait our food was quick, hot and very tasty. Definitely hit the spot for a clean juicy burger I 100% recommend. I had the western burger it was well portioned and not overly sauced. Will be going back.”

“I just left this place 30min ago. My first time trying it out and I had the Wonton Shrimp Nachos. Delicious! Service was good too. I will definitely be back with my family.”

“Omg…. The El Pastor tower was the BEST…”

“I was gifted an apple pie for thanksgiving, and it was a HIT. By far the best apple pie my family and I have ever had. The crust was amazing!”

“Amazing food and service”

“Restaurant was clean, service was excellent, and the food was tasty. Also it was Monday so we got free pie.”

“Love their mochas. Very friendly baristas”

“we meet for breakfast every sat day morning about 7 of us hanna takes good care of us remembering a lot of what we order every week making it fun”

“Highly recommend Los Reyes catering. They went above and beyond and do not skimp on the portion sizes. All of our guests were extremely pleased and no one left hungry. They are also reasonably priced compared to the other options we researched. I will gladly continue to support their local restaurant!”

“We had an absolute blast at the Animal Petting Tour! So fun and informational, and the tasting afterward went above and beyond our expectations. This tour will become a staple activity for any out of town visitors. We already loved the Hansen products, and knowing more about the farm and their inner workings, we love them even more! HIGHLY recommend!”

“Huge portions! Great food!”

“Best I've had in a long time! Really sets the bar high on pumpkin spice lattes! Couldn't be happier with the awesome help!”

“BEST PIZZA AND SERVICE IN THE CEDAR VALLEY”

“I loved Macarons by Sani! She was so easy to work with and so helpful. I live a ways away from Waterloo so she set aside desserts for my dad to pickup for me. She was so kind, helpful and the desserts were incredible too. I have seen the mousse cakes all over social media and hers lived up to every expectation 💕 favorites were raspberry pistachio, coconut mango and raspberry but all were delicious!”

“We’ve trusted Bambino’s with our kids’ birthday cakes for years, and they absolutely never disappoint! They always bring our kids’ themes to life perfectly and make each birthday feel extra special. Not only do the cakes look amazing, but they taste incredible too — our guests always ask where we got them! Highly recommend Bambino’s to anyone looking for a talented, reliable bakery!!”

“I came specifically for the minecraft , they ran out 😩 Somehow the girls in the back did some magic and Walaaa I had the perfect cookie ❤ Thank you ladies!!!”

“My husband and I play league from the Loft on Thursdays! We enjoy going whenever Tanna is working! She always knows what we want and is consistently checking on us! I wish she was up in the Loft every Thursday! The dart players really respond well to her! Thanks for always taking care of us Tanna!!”

“The food is always very good and reasonably priced. They also have one of the best bacon cheeseburgers 🍔 around.”

“Amazing products and very friendly. I went in with my special needs daughter. They made her day when they gave her some candy to take home. I will definitely be back!”

“I highly recommend the gluten-free pizza! I'm a pretty sensitive Celiac and had no adverse reactions after my dinning experience. Great Bloody Mary's as well :)”

“An excellent rendezvous spot for a Friday night”

“100/10!! Absolutely best food,sense of family, atmosphere,I crave!! ❤️”

“I wish they were open all year around! That’s how good it is!”

“I had some wings the other night from there. They were absolutely delicious! Seasoned very well, that you didn't even need any sauce to eat them with. I highly recommend!!”

“Great food to eat, also large variety of Mexican and Centroamérica food, from fresh produce to Can food, dry beans, spices for cooking and medicinal purposes, Candies, desserts, even tequilas and artesanal items you can do your grocery shopping while waiting on take out or dine in, inside on a beautiful family environment, Mexican food made in front of you with home made fresh tortillas I absolutely recommend this place is a little of my beloved mexico heart in Waterloo ….”

“Love this cozy place great food and service”

“Tonight was the first time we've been to Starbecks, but it won't be the last! Words just cant describe how delicious the food was. The price is reasonable for today's economy, the staff was very friendly, and we will definitely be making Starbecks our place to dine whenever we're in town.”

“Great food to eat, also large variety of Mexican and Centroamérica food, from fresh produce to Can food, dry beans, spices for cooking and medicinal purposes, Candies, desserts, even tequilas and artesanal items you can do your grocery shopping while waiting on take out or dine in, inside on a beautiful family environment, Mexican food made in front of you with home made fresh tortillas I absolutely recommend this place is a little of my beloved mexico heart in Waterloo ….”

“Great experience every time we are here, ordered the pineapple pizza, the wife had a mojito I had a beer, Lyndsay our waitress was great. Great atmosphere and decor and love the plants! we will see you again soon.”

“Best coffee in the Cedar Valley!”

“stopped by the food truck today for the first time. rib tips are awesome”

“Stopped for a bite, great burger. Noticed a small mix-up on our bill when I got home. Called and spoke with manager. They were quick to check into it and correct it. Great food, better people!”

“The best ice cream, friendly service,
I love to stop by on my way to camp ground in Evansdale and most of times i make special trip.My personal opinion is that they are way better than Dairy Queen”

“My girlfriend and I stopped in to try this restaurant for the first time and were not disappointed. The food arrived very quickly, was hot and tasted good. If you're on the fence about going we'd recommend it”

“Best in town, not even close. Only thing they’re missing is Birria. The taco truck that stops at chasers bar is good birria, los reyes is the only other comparable Mexican food otherwise.”

“This is our favorite restaurant to go to, the food is always fresh and hot and tastes absolutely amazing. The staff are polite and fast and they are attentive to you. I am never disappointed when I go there.”

“My pizza was ordered on- line, prepared to my satisfaction, ready on time and very tasty! (It was packed with a sufficient amount of everything/ingredients.). Yummy!”

“Love Scooter's!! It's my favorite place to go for drinks! I come there several times a week for the citrus green iced tea and will occasionally treat myself to a yummy blender! Turtle and peanut butter blenders are my favorite, but they are ALL good!!

The baristas are so wonderful!! ❤ They are so sweet and nice and frequently have my tea ready when they see me come in!

The atmosphere is clean and welcoming and the food is also very good! Scooter's is my favorite place to go for tea or coffee!!”

“Nautical theme is kitchy and fun. Staff has been doing it a long time. Customers are a unique mix of locals and regulars with some random mix ins (like me!)

Pizza really is great! drinks are generously poured and the staff is quick to refill.

Dive bar done right.”

“The food and environment was amazing and friendly”

“My Server when I walked into the door was Amazing! he was helpful, Attentive, Respectful, Responsible! I entirely enjoyed my experience. My food was Amazing. The same server who took my money brought me my foiled and asked me if there was Anything else he could do or get me. It was a Pure pleasure to eat lunch here today! Yummy and relaxing and delicious!! I will definitely come by again.”

“We were having a birthday party for my husband and we have a family member with celiac disease so it was important to have both delicious and safe food for the weekend. We ordered a cake and potato buns for the party. Both were great but the potato buns were amazing! Everyone was excited to have a GF bread option that was so good!!! Highly recommend!”

“We did not have there food as our event food was brought in. Nice establishment to have small gathering. Drinks reasonably priced. Lots of TVS to watch games. Also pool ”

“Positive atmosphere, clean, friendly staff, great deals”

“Was there last night for dart league and our waitress kylie was amazing.. she was continuously checking on us and making sure we we were all good and did it with a smile. Very friendly and would love to get her again when i visit”

“Best coffee in the Cedar Valley!”

“Amazing atmosphere and bartender is awesome”

“2 different staff members checked on me cosistently.. my food came quick and was amazing. I'm hard to fill up but I barely finished the burritos I got. Definitely gonna come back soon.”

“Really liking this place!”

“Narey been open for 60 years same family the narey family great people good atmosphere good friends it's a place to come when you want to have a good time at a reasonable prices see you soon”

“Price is higher here than when I go into a SB in Target or Hyvee. Drinks tend to be made better at Target or Hyvee but this one has drive through so... you pay for convenience!”

“This is a fun little retro bar.
I stopped in to see if they had a menu at all, but unfortunately they just had frozen pizzas. Which is fine, I was just looking for something different for lunch.
The bartender was very friendly and told me about several places near by that I could go to. One being right next door.
On my way back to my car, I stopped back in and let him know that his suggestion was amazing and thanked him.”

“I needed a ice cream cake for a coworkers retirement party last minute & they had an assortment made up already & they were able to personalize it for me on the spot too!”

“Different type of Chic Fil a than any other I have been to. Normally you order at the counter. They seat you then take your order. It's confusing to a first timer that has been to others. Didn't like to be told I can only sit in one small area when the whole restaurant is open either. Food was as expected.”

“Great desserts, very fresh and delicious 🍮😋”

“Locally owned with delicious finds! All things charcutterie!!! Tons of meat and cheese selection. Many European imports and delicious sweets, chocolates and treats! In house bakery, daily fresh bread. Their to go orders are the best. Bosnian Cevapi are a total hit. They also do daily specials. My kids love burek (meat pies with flaky dough), chicken sandwiches but I live their roasted veal!!! Perfect for large groups, makes me a Rockstar hostess !”

“My family and I were greeted and seated right when we walked in. My chicken fried steak was perfect. My family ordered a skillet and a breakfast sandwich. Everyone enjoyed the food. Our server was great, food arrived timely and hot. We will definitely be back.”

“Good friendly service. Great smoothie after therapy.”

“The work was nice 👍🙂 the hot chocolate was very good today a skinny hot chocolate my fiance like his drink everybody have been really good thank you he likes sitting there just talking with your family her friends everything was great thank you, 🙂👍”

“For a delicious treat worth a drive, Scratch Cupcakery is hard to beat. With a great selection and rotating flavors daily, Scratch keeps my family coming back. PB cup or loaded PB cup has always been a family favorite.”

“This family runs a tight ship and takes such good care of their customers. It’s not only FANTASTIC food but so fun to watch them interact with regulars. 90 years of serving our community says a lot!! Thank you for all you do!!”

“Butters is a great bartender. 10/10 service and drinks!”

“While in Waterloo for a 10k race, I chose Mama Nick's Pizza to load up with carbs...and I'm glad I chose this restaurant, everything was delicious, and the customer service was superb! I had their spaghetti, with their own homemade spaghetti sauce, garlic cheese bread and a side salad! The portions were perfect!”

“Had a party of 21 family members in tonight. I called yesterday and reserved the party room. The manager asked for an email order ahead of time, if possible, which worked great for us. The space was perfect and private. Our server was attentive and super nice and the food was amazing! We had 3 people needing Gluten Free crust and it wasn't an issue! I would highly reccomendations them for your next gathering!”

“Very nice place . The pinball is awsome and a great place to hang out. Food was good.”

“Great place to stop for a cool taste of awesomeness, well maintained.many brews of beer and Affordable mix drinks to choose from and yet if video games,darts, or just a friendly game of pool is your thing come down n rackum up on the house,waite there's more ,Come say hi to the indigo blond bartendress however that hair color could change without notification. Very fine place.open from 12pm till 10pm 7 days a week.Also Easy parking, so there you go a One stop bar hop,Check it out On your next round about.”

“I ordered the Kimball Avenue Special sub and the chicken tortilla soup… both were delicious. It was evident that the ingredients were fresh and high quality. The ladies who were working were super nice and did a wonderful job. The prices were great as well. Highly recommend!”

“Steak and cheese fries with the fries cooked well done.. Steak burrito supreme and some Jaritos.. I'm in heaven with the red and green sauce for the burrito..”

“The only place I go to get my chicken dinner's and chicken gizzards. The best in the state of iowa hands down. I've been in parts of Minnesota, Missouri, Chicago and Michigan in various restaurants and none of these places come close to friying chicken as well as Chester chicken. 5 stars no doubt..”

“I purchased The protein balls at Martin Brothers! They were delicious and froze well for future use! I recommend your excellent product!”

“Good service great pool players”

“Polish and bacon cheeseburger were great. Service was fast and friendly. Will be back.”

“Awesome bar to hang out and they have a really nice espresso machine so even if you’re looking for something else other than alcohol, you can have a great espresso there”

“you won't find a better sub place that has better bread, and they're always trying to give me the best service they can offer... making sure that I am getting exactly what I want on my sub and nothing I don't want!!”

“Great gluten and allergy free restaurant. The service is lovely, and the food delicious. I love the greenhouse poke.”

“Came tonight 08/21/26. Got large chicken bacon ranch pizza, 2lb of their wings (honey sriracha and BBQ), and monkey bread. Everything was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. We did have a minor inconvenience but the staff were EXCELLENT at resolving it and promptly fixed it!! Very kind and knowledgeable staff. The food, especially the honey sriracha wings were phenomenal. I will be back!! Love their new renovations as well, very inviting!”

“Absolutely great time! Had a blast and was very welcoming. And HOW ABOUT MIKELA SHE WAS A ROCKSTAR! Great place.”

“We had a very good meal for our family as take out. The lasagna and spaghetti were absolutely delicious and had a substantial amount of sauce. Can't eat without the breadsticks and the salad. The dishes were secured and didn't spill at all getting them home. They had 3 covers on the dishes. We appreciated all you care for our meal - Great job!”

“I get that there’s always a rush in the morning and in the afternoons like this morning. I have to say the staff that was working today was killing it. The line just kept moving. I have not seen very many places be able to move a line that fast. Very pleased with this Starbucks.”

“The food was really good and the portions were huge. East China is mostly a take out place with a few tables to eat at. The staff is friendly and accommodating.”

“This is delicious. Literally the best mexican in town, in my opinion. They’re open late, so you know when you’re drunk and crave tacos but it’s late so you don’t know where to get them? Come here. Literally fire!”

“I love the decor, the vibe, the stellar customer service and most of all, the food!!!”

“I don't know what it is about this store. Whether it's rhe way they store their food, how much of the mikes way toppings they put on or what. I always walk away with a sandwich that makes me feel like I'm having their sandwiches for the first time. I didn't know nostalgia was a topping on the menu. But this place has it!”

“The drive thru was fast and on point. It had been awhile since I visited however the lady was very happy to help with my dietary restrictions and offered multiple options to help accommodate me 👍”

“One of my favorite places to eat is Panda Express.This place is always clean, fast and friendly and would definitely recommend to others.Never had any issues before , and always hot and fresh”

“Absolutely a wonderful place to get a GYRO!!! the food is delicious. It is definitely more of a to go area rather than a sit in and eat, but you could sit in there and eat too if you would like.”

“Food is always awesome, servers are friendly & attentive to needs. Great atmosphere”

“I saw a post in the Waterloo Foodies group about crab rangoon nachos and dill pickle soup. ummm count me in!?! i could not stop thinking about it. the images and thought literally made my mouth water. told my husband on our next date night I want to go there for those items. he thought maybe they would only be seasonal so he called to place a take out order. food was ready in less than 15 minutes. super friendly guy when it came to pick up. he said they are working on getting these items added to the website and door dash menus. even packaged the nacho toppings separately so they wouldn't get soggy (super appreciative) it was phenomenal - and I don't use that word often. I already can't wait for date night so we can order again 👏🏽😍 11/10 no disappointments.”

“Newer guy working the counter was great about acknowledging us as soon as we walked in. Made good conversation while he excused himself to finish an online order. Helped us immediately, and was friendly, and made sure we had everything before we got back on the road to head home.”

“Great apps, great drinks, great service, Jordon was awesome!”

“Great experience! Our waiter, Q, did an excellent job. He was professional yet engaged us with his friendly and fun personality. Our food was served quickly and was delicious.”

“Delicious food. Chillicothe, Ohio should open one!”