The Top-Rated Places to Eat in Waterloo & Cedar Falls [GALLERY]

Whether you're in the mood for baked goods, breakfast, BBQ, pizza, ice cream, burgers, Mexican food, or chocolate, there are plenty of options for you in Cedar Falls and Waterloo!

Using Google Reviews, we took a look at some of the highest-rated eateries within those two cities. These are the local restaurants, cafes, bakeries, ice cream shops, and other eateries that have a 4.6-star rating and above and at least 100 total reviews on Google:

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• The King Mexican Bar & Grill
  • 2060 Sovia Dr, Waterloo
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (422 reviews)
• Tea Cellar
  • 209 State St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.9-star rating on Google (370 reviews)
• Cedar City Creamery
  • 110 Lincoln St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (422 reviews)
• Cottonwood Canyon
  • 419 Washington St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (420 reviews)
• Barn Happy
  • 11310 University Ave, Cedar Falls
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (334 reviews)
• Carpenter's Diner
  • 518 Jefferson St, Waterloo
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (288 reviews)
• Balkan Cafe & Grocery
  • 1816 Williston Ave, Waterloo
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (181 reviews)
• Chocolaterie Stam
  • 122 Main St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (151 reviews)
• Second State Brewing Co./Concept Kitchen CF
  • 203 State St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (137 reviews)/4.9-star rating on Google (68 reviews)
• Ari'z Supper Club & Martini Lounge
  • 205 W 4th St, Waterloo
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (125 reviews)
• J's Homestyle Cooking
  • 1724 W 31st St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,443 reviews)
• Morg's Diner
  • 520 Mulberry St, Waterloo
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (1,266 reviews)
• 4 Queens Dairy Cream
  • 1310 W 1st St, Cedar Falls
    • 4.7-star rating on Google (774 reviews)
  • 207 E Tower Park Dr, Waterloo
    • 4.6-star rating on Google (278 reviews)
• Big Head Burger
  • 324 W 4th St, Waterloo
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (777 reviews)
• Cup of Joe
  • 102 Main St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (587 reviews)
• Basal Pizza
  • 225 W 4th St, Waterloo
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (407 reviews)
• Hansen's Dairy
  • 123 E 18th St, Cedar Falls
    • 4.7-star rating on Google (357 reviews)
  • 3015 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo
    • 4.8-star rating on Google (263 reviews)
• Sidecar Coffee Shop
  • 2215 College St, Cedar Falls
    • 4.7-star rating on Google (272 reviews)
  • 21 West Jefferson St, Waterloo
    • 4.6-star rating on Google (180 reviews)
• D+K Hickory House
  • 315 Park Rd, Waterloo
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (266 reviews)
• The Vibe Coffee & Ice Cream
  • 1828 Waterloo Rd, Cedar Falls
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (271 reviews)
• ICON Donuts & Sweetery
  • 1730 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (250 reviews)
• Flavor Stop
  • 2301 Lafayette St, Waterloo
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (218 reviews)
• Tata Yaya
  • 111 Main St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (207 reviews)
• Villa Italian
  • College Square Mall, Cedar Falls
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (172 reviews)
• Hungry Charlie's Lunchbox
  • 206 E 4th St, Waterloo
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (123 reviews)
• Whiskey Road Tavern & Grill
  • 402 Main St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (2,092 reviews)
• Cedar Falls Brown Bottle
  • 1111 Center St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (983 reviews)
• Three Amigos Family Restaurant
  • 2820 Falls Ave, Waterloo
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (769 reviews)
• Gravy's Diner
  • 4129 University Ave, Cedar Falls
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (639 reviews)
• Oh My Grill Halal Mediterranean Grill
  • 2020 College St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (618 reviews)
• Wild Hare American Bar & Grill
  • 2512 White Tail Dr, Cedar Falls
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (600 reviews)
• Pablo's Mexican Grill
  • 310 Main St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (578 reviews)
• Montage
  • 222 Main St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (577 reviews)
• Sub City
  • 3045 Kimball Ave, Waterloo
    • 4.6-star rating on Google (498 reviews)
  • 2224 College St, Cedar Falls
    • 4.6-star rating on Google (271 reviews)
• Damon's Sports Bar & Grill
  • 2122 Kimball Ave, Waterloo
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (467 reviews)
• Taqueria Los Reyes
  • 403 Franklin St, Waterloo
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (460 reviews)
• Jassie's Cafe
  • 1905 Commercial St, Waterloo
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (457 reviews)
• Rodney's Kitchen
  • 624 Sycamore St, Waterloo
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (440 reviews)
• Cedar Valley Fish Market
  • 218 Division St, Waterloo
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (437 reviews)
• Scratch Cupcakery
  • 6607 University Ave, Cedar Falls
    • 4.6-star rating on Google (361 reviews)
  • 1517 Flammang Dr, Waterloo
    • 4.7-star rating on Google (166 reviews)
• Tacoz California
  • 200 W 1st St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (325 reviews)
• Izumi Sushi & Hibachi
  • 941 E San Marnan Dr, Waterloo
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (310 reviews)
• Cindy Lou's BBQ and Catering
  • College Square Mall, Cedar Falls
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (277 reviews)
• Double Tap
  • 312 Main St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (236 reviews)
• Bigfoot Betty's
  • 419 Main St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (215 reviews)
• Flip's
  • 921 Broadway St, Waterloo
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (193 reviews)
• Ajla's Bakery & Grocery
  • 1206 W 9th St, Waterloo
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (190 reviews)
• SingleSpeed Brewing Cedar Falls Taproom
  • 128 Main St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (153 reviews)
• Sarah's Crafted Coffee + Cocktails
  • 305 Main St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (127 reviews)

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