25 Essential Cedar Falls Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Cedar Falls.
Pablo's Mexican Grill
Iowa
Unpretentious counter-serve eatery offering a menu of tacos, burritos & salads, plus soda & beer.
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Iowa
Chain restaurant offering all-you-can-eat, customizable stir-fry dishes in an informal setting.
The Other Place
Iowa
Sports-themed pizzeria chain with TVs, plus a menu of pies, wings, salads & beer.
Pizza Ranch
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Buffet chain offering pizza, fried chicken & classic American sides in an Old West-themed setting.
The Horny Toad American Bar & Grill
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Airy, brick-lined joint with bar games & TVs, offering hearty pub fare & numerous beers.
Whiskey Road Tavern & Grill
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cozy, contemporary tavern featuring eclectic American bites & a vast whiskey selection.
Village Inn
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Family-friendly chain serving homestyle American classics such as chicken-fried steak & pot pie.
Bigfoot Betty's
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Service options: Curbside pickup, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Montage
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Upscale bar & restaurant with globally inspired American fare, sleek decor & a rooftop patio.
Cedar Falls Family Restaurant
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Service options: No-contact delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast.
Other Place
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Sports-themed pizzeria chain with TVs, plus a menu of pies, wings, salads & beer.
Gravy's Diner
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Subway
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Carlos O'Kelly's - Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cantina chain serving classic Tex-Mex dishes in a modest setting with a casual vibe & a bar.
Taco John's
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Fast-food chain featuring Mexican-inspired tacos, burritos, nachos & breakfast fare.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Outlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Villa Italian
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Cottonwood Canyon
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom.
Lovana's kitchen
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Pizza Hut
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
La Isla Mexican Grill
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Subway
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Sakura Japanese SteakHouse & Sushi Bar
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Japanese restaurant serving sushi rolls & hibachi entrees in a stylish shopping-center space.
Amigos Mexican Cuisine and Cantina
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Mexican restaurant offering classics such as fajitas & enchiladas, plus margaritas & imported beers.
Gilmore's Pub
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert.