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:

The Top Places to Eat in Waterloo & Cedar Falls

Using Google Reviews, we took a look at some of the highest-rated eateries within Waterloo & Cedar Falls! 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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GALLERY INFORMATION:

Tea Cellar
- 209 State St, Cedar Falls
- 4.9-star rating on Google (355 reviews)
Cedar City Creamery
- 110 Lincoln St, Cedar Falls
- 4.8-star rating on Google (406 reviews)
Cottonwood Canyon
- 419 Washington St, Cedar Falls
- 4.8-star rating on Google (393 reviews)
Barn Happy
- 11310 University Ave, Cedar Falls
- 4.8-star rating on Google (321 reviews)
Geno's Pizza
- Crossroads Mall, Waterloo
- 4.8-star rating on Google (259 reviews)
Carpenter's Diner
- 518 Jefferson St, Waterloo
- 4.8-star rating on Google (225 reviews)
Balkan Cafe & Grocery
- 1816 Williston Ave, Waterloo
- 4.8-star rating on Google (166 reviews)
Chocolaterie Stam
- 122 Main St, Cedar Falls
- 4.8-star rating on Google (146 reviews)
Second State Brewing Co./Concept Kitchen CF
- 203 State St, Cedar Falls
- 4.8-star rating on Google (133 reviews)/4.9-star rating on Google (50 reviews)
Hungry Charlie's Lunchbox
- 206 E 4th St, Waterloo
- 4.8-star rating on Google (102 reviews)
J's Homestyle Cooking
- 1724 W 31st St, Cedar Falls
- 4.7-star rating on Google (1,365 reviews)
Morg's Diner
- 520 Mulberry St, Waterloo
- 4.7-star rating on Google (1,207 reviews)
4 Queens Dairy Cream
- 1310 W 1st St, Cedar Falls
  - 4.7-star rating on Google (754 reviews)
- 207 E Tower Park Dr, Waterloo
  - 4.6-star rating on Google (273 reviews)
Big Head Burger
- 324 W 4th St, Waterloo
- 4.7-star rating on Google (687 reviews)
Cup of Joe
- 102 Main St, Cedar Falls
- 4.7-star rating on Google (554 reviews)
Taqueria Los Reyes
- 403 Franklin St, Waterloo
- 4.7-star rating on Google (449 reviews)
Hansen's Dairy
- 123 E 18th St, Cedar Falls
  - 4.7-star rating on Google (350 reviews)
- 3015 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo
  - 4.7-star rating on Google (254 reviews)
Scratch Cupcakery
- 6607 University Ave, Cedar Falls
  - 4.7-star rating on Google (344 reviews)
- 1517 Flammang Dr, Waterloo
  - 4.7-star rating on Google (166 reviews)
Sidecar Coffee Shop
- 2215 College St, Cedar Falls
  - 4.7-star rating on Google (263 reviews)
- 1850 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo
  - 4.6-star rating on Google (242 reviews)
- 21 West Jefferson St, Waterloo
  - 4.6-star rating on Google (163 reviews)
D+K Hickory House
- 315 Park Rd, Waterloo
- 4.7-star rating on Google (262 reviews)
The Vibe Coffee & Ice Cream
- 1828 Waterloo Rd, Cedar Falls
- 4.7-star rating on Google (242 reviews)
ICON Donuts & Sweetery
- 1730 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo
- 4.7-star rating on Google (236 reviews)
Double Tap
- 312 Main St, Cedar Falls
- 4.7-star rating on Google (230 reviews)
Flavor Stop
- 2301 Lafayette St, Waterloo
- 4.7-star rating on Google (211 reviews)
Tata Yaya
- 111 Main St, Cedar Falls
- 4.7-star rating on Google (185 reviews)
Villa Italian
- College Square Mall, Cedar Falls
- 4.7-star rating on Google (157 reviews)
Whiskey Road Tavern & Grill
- 402 Main St, Cedar Falls
- 4.6-star rating on Google (1,997 reviews)
Cedar Falls Brown Bottle
- 1111 Center St, Cedar Falls
- 4.6-star rating on Google (935 reviews)
Three Amigos Family Restaurant
- 2820 Falls Ave, Waterloo
- 4.6-star rating on Google (747 reviews)
Gravy's Diner
- 4129 University Ave, Cedar Falls
- 4.6-star rating on Google (599 reviews)
Wild Hare American Bar & Grill
- 2512 White Tail Dr, Cedar Falls
- 4.6-star rating on Google (558 reviews)
Montage
- 222 Main St, Cedar Falls
- 4.6-star rating on Google (548 reviews)
Sub City
- 3045 Kimball Ave, Waterloo
  - 4.6-star rating on Google (479 reviews)
- 2224 College St, Cedar Falls
  - 4.6-star rating on Google (261 reviews)
Damon's Sports Bar & Grill
- 2122 Kimball Ave, Waterloo
- 4.6-star rating on Google (433 reviews)
Jassie's Cafe
- 1905 Commercial St, Waterloo
- 4.6-star rating on Google (427 reviews)
Cedar Valley Fish Market
- 218 Division St, Waterloo
- 4.6-star rating on Google (418 reviews)
Rodney's Kitchen
- 624 Sycamore St, Waterloo
- 4.6-star rating on Google (417 reviews)
Basal Pizza
- 225 W 4th St, Waterloo
- 4.6-star rating on Google (374 reviews)
Tacoz California
- 200 W 1st St, Cedar Falls
- 4.6-star rating on Google (282 reviews)
Cindy Lou's BBQ and Catering
- College Square Mall, Cedar Falls
- 4.6-star rating on Google (210 reviews)
Flip's
- 921 Broadway St, Waterloo
- 4.6-star rating on Google (189 reviews)
Patton Bar & Diner
- 317 Main St, Cedar Falls
- 4.6-star rating on Google (183 reviews)
Ajla's Bakery & Grocery
- 1206 W 9th St, Waterloo
- 4.6-star rating on Google (182 reviews)
SingleSpeed Brewing Cedar Falls Taproom
- 128 Main St, Cedar Falls
- 4.6-star rating on Google (147 reviews)
Bigfoot Betty's
- 419 Main St, Cedar Falls
- 4.6-star rating on Google (141 reviews)
Roxxy
- 314 Main St, Cedar Falls
- 4.6-star rating on Google (140 reviews)
Sarah's Espresso Cafe
- 419 Main St, Cedar Falls
- 4.6-star rating on Google (108 reviews)