Experience Waterloo Dining Guide

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Table of Contents Asian.................................. 1 Brewery...........................4 Buffet............................... 7 Coffee & Tea.................. 8 Diner.................................11 Drinks & Plates........... 14 Fine Dining...................18 Mexican..........................19 Pizza...............................24 Quick Bites..................27 Specialties....................28 Sports Bar....................32 Steak & BBQ...............35 Treats............................. 36 Join Our Table.............41

SUNDAY BRUNCH

BREAKFAST

LUNCH

DINNER

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MUSIC

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ASIAN East China 2 LOCATIONS

2315 Logan Ave. (319) 226-3338 2108 Kimball Ave. (319) 226-3333

Authentic and delicious tasting Chinese cuisine.

Golden China 106 Brookeridge Dr. (319) 232-3928 Good portions of food with quality customer service.

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ASIAN Honey Garden Family Dining 826 LaPorte Rd. (319) 234-8100 Sizable Greek, Indian & American dishes along with all-day breakfast.

Red Apple Chinese Restaurant 305 W 4th St. (319) 833-7299 Modern interpretation of classic dishes and using only high quality fresh ingredients.

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ASIAN Tokyo Bay 1931 Sears St. (319) 433-0999 High class hibachi with great customer service.

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BREWERY Lark Brewing 3295 University Ave. (319) 855-5275 Premier brewery featuring uniquely crafted beers and unique food menu.

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BREWERY SingleSpeed Brewing Co. 305 W 4th St. (319) 883-3604

Enjoy a variety of menu options like burgers, tacos, shared plates and more in a uniquely renovated building.

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BREWERY Verve Kombucha 327 West 3rd St. (319) 232-6794 Kombucha brewery, restaurant, and bar. Shared plates and tasty main courses.

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BUFFET Hibachi Sushi Buffet 1535 Flammang Dr. (319) 232-6868 A Chinese buffet with a hibachi spin.

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COFFEE & TEA Cabin Coffee Company 2040 Kimball Ave. (319) 232-2034

Specialty coffee house with fresh roasted arabica coffee.

Serving light breakfast and lunch.

Fat Cup Coffee Company 37 Fletcher Ave. (319) 300-4562 Producing the best cup of coffee they can by sourcing quality green coffee beans from around the world

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COFFEE & TEA Laughing Tree Café Inside Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial St. (319) 610-7525

Lunch, pastries, desserts, coffee, and specialty hand blended loose leaf teas.

Lincoln Perk Coffee House 218 East 4th St. (319) 888-4832 Gourmet grilled cheese and unique sandwiches.

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COFFEE & TEA Sidecar Coffee 2 LOCATIONS

21 Jefferson St. #101 (319) 236-7168 1850 West Ridgeway Ave. #7 (319)242-7279

Handcrafted, locally roasted coffee.

Offering bakery items and quiche.

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DINER Jassie’s 1905 Commercial St. (319) 883-3900 Traditional breakfast, Goulash and daily specials.

Maid-Rite 2808 University Ave. (319) 833-2010 Specialty seasoned loose meat ground beef sandwiches.

An Iowa Classic!

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DINER Morg’s Diner 520 Mulberry St (319) 234-2416

Classic diner breakfast.

Feeding the Cedar Valley great home cooked meals for 60 years.

Newton’s Paradise Café 128 East 4th St (319) 234-0280 Sleek, colorful breakfast & lunch spot dishing up new spins on classics in a diner-style setting.

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DINER Salt-N-Pepper 921 Broadway St. (319) 233-3770 Po Boys, Beef ribs and barbecue specials.

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DRINKS & PLATES 1850 Patio & Grill 1850 W Ridgeway Ave. (319) 274-9589

Casual dining with class. Unique menu and specialty cocktails.

Large, beautiful patio space.

Brew Brothers Isle Casino 777 Isle of Capri Blvd.

(319) 833-2157

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Large variety of burgers, pizzas, sandwiches and desserts. Family pasta recipes are the chef’s favorites.

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DRINKS & PLATES Highway 63 Diner 3030 Marnie Ave (319) 232-0635 Comfort food, scratch cooking.

Comfortable atmosphere.

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DRINKS & PLATES Jameson’s Public House 310 East 4th St. (319) 233-0701 Irish theme pub with bar games and a variety of drinks, Irish classics and more!

Screaming Eagle American Bar & Grill 228 East 4th St. (319) 235-8865 Everything from steaks to wraps to some of the Cedar Valley’s greatest sandwiches are found here!

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DRINKS & PLATES Southtown Bar & Grill 2026 Bopp St. (319) 236-9112 Broasted chicken, comfort food as well as 8 different types of wraps, a full-service salad bar, and grilled seafood.

Steamboat Gardens 1740 Falls Ave. (319) 232-0344 Tenderloins, house made onion rings are an indulgent delight! Casual dining, friendly environment.

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FINE DINING The Brown Bottle 209 West 5th St. (319) 232-3014 Family recipes prepared fresh daily.

Enjoy entrées of pasta, beef, poultry, seafood, and our classic pizza.

Choose wine from one of the area’s most extensive lists.

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MEXICAN Amigos 1415 E. San Marnan Dr. (319) 232-6669 Fresh food made from scratch according to authentic Mexican traditions.

Chapala 900 LaPorte Rd. (319) 287-8005

Extensive menu, freshly made and daily specials.

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MEXICAN Chilitos 441 East Tower Park Dr. (319) 233-1400

Savory Mexican classics and specialty margaritas.

El Patron 301 East 4th St. (319) 287-8110 Relaxed atmosphere offering familiar dishes in the heart of downtown.

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MEXICAN La Michocana 1221 Franklin St. (319) 236-9990

Authentic Mexican food cafe. Great for a quick lunch.

Los Reyes 403 Franklin St. (319) 232-6394

Amazing tacos, tortillas and fajitas.

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MEXICAN Taqueria La Placita 321 West 4th St. (319) 233-1999

Local grocery store with in-house kitchen serving authentic dishes.

Three Amigos Family Restaurant 2820 Falls Ave. (319) 232-6273 Cozy atmosphere with extensive menu options.

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MEXICAN Rudy’s Tacos 2401 Falls Ave. (319) 234-5686 See for yourself this unique atmosphere, and enjoy traditional Mexican specials.

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PIZZA Basal Pizza 225 West 4th St. (319) 234-5686 To go orders text 319-333-0180 More on p.41 Wood fired pizza, fresh-made dough and high-quality ingredients with fun, cool atmosphere.

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PIZZA Geno’s Pizza Inside Crossroads Mall 2060 Crossroads Blvd (319) 287-6508

Pick-up pizza by the slice or a whole pie. Also offering calzones, wings and subs.

Mama Nick’s Circle Pizzeria 1934 Washington St. (319) 233-3323 Family owned since 1962, carrying on family recipes using top quality ingredients.

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PIZZA The Other Place 360 E. Ridgeway Ave. (319) 287-9400

A Cedar Valley staple for over 40 years.

An American sports grill famous for its pizza.

Z’s Restaurant 3937 W. Airline Hwy. (319) 234-8717 Pizza, chicken, homestyle dinners, family style meals, kids meals, and daily specials.

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QUICK BITES Green House Kitchen 1730 W. Ridgeway Ave. (319) 888-4035 Healthy, clean-eating options. Rolls, bowls, salads made your way.

Sub City 2 LOCATIONS

118 East 4th St. (319) 236-2300 3045 Kimball Ave. (319) 235-7670 Original New Jersey style subs.

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SPECIALTIES Ajla’s Bakery 1206 West 9th St. (319) 833-0213

Known for their cakes, pastries, bread and buns baked daily.

Balkan Café & Grocery 1816 Williston Ave. (319) 232-2255 Experience Bosnian cuisine and culture at this great café & grocery, conveniently located just off of Hwy 218.

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SPECIALTIES Cedar Valley Fish Market 218 Division St. (319) 236-2965 Large selection of fresh fish and seafood brought in weekly. Pick-up from the market or enjoy the fresh catch in the restaurant with homemade sides.

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SPECIALTIES Chucksters 801 East 4th St. (319) 232-1359

Polish sausage, ribs, rib tips, chicken, plus soul food Sunday.

Gyro Hut 1104 Washington St. (319) 232-2044 Crispy, yet juicy, beef and lamb on freshly made pita topped with onions, lettuce, tomato, and gyro sauce for a truly authentic taste.

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SPECIALTIES Incredible India 2822 University Ave. (319) 232-3089

Indian starters, breads, rice, tandoori items, vegetarian entrees.

Restoran Bosna 1010 E Mitchell Ave. (319) 505-2089 Family owned restaurant serving authentic Bosnian food.

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SPORTS BAR Briqhouse Bar & Grill 307 West 5th St. (319) 233-4131 Sports bar meets family restaurant specializing in burgers and sandwiches.

Legends 118 Commercial St. (319) 233-3352

Pizza, beer and sports!

Across from Young Arena.

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SPORTS BAR Damon’s Sports Bar & Grill 2122 Kimball Ave. (319) 883-8025 Sports bar serving thin crust pizza and wings.

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SPORTS BAR LJ’s Bar & Grill 3550 Kimball Ave. (319) 234-3680

Neighborhood bar and restaurants, extensive menu and 15 LCD screens to watch your favorite game.

Locals Bar & Grill 229 East 4th St. (319) 888-4700

Appetizers, sandwiches, burgers. Plus pool and darts.

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STEAK & BBQ D&K Hickory House 315 Park Rd. (319) 233-9111

Local BBQ known for great rib and sides with retro decor.

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Rodney’s Kitchen 624 Sycamore St. (319) 234-3663 A unique blend of soul food and Mediterranean cuisine & seafood options.

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TREATS 2 Scoops Ice Cream 403 Franklin St. (319) 233-5262 Nice selection of ice cream flavors, toppings and specials, samples are available as well as drinks.

4 Queens Dairy Cream 207 E. Tower Park Dr. (319) 232-1600 Wide variety of ice cream flavors and style.

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TREATS Boujee Berries 621 Sycamore St. (319) 529-2949

Beautiful and artistic hand dipped strawberries.

Hansen’s Dairy Moo Roo 3015 Kimball Ave. (319) 234-3309 Old-fashioned ice cream in over 20 flavors. Available in half-gallons, pints and half-pints.

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TREATS Here’s What’s Poppin’ 206 East 4th St. (319) 575-0305 Specializes in gourmet popcorn, frosted nuts and cotton candy.

Icon Donuts & Sweetery 1730 W. Ridgeway Ave. (319) 888-4035 High quality handcrafted donuts and more.

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TREATS Macarons

by Sani 621 Sycamore St. (319)230-9866

Authentic French Macarons! Naturally gluten-free and only high-quality ingredients.

Rockets Bakery 331 East 4th St. (319) 232-5967 Donuts that are out of this world! Each one is rolled out by hand, freshly fried and dressed with your favorite glazes and toppings.

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TREATS Scratch Cupcakery 1517 Flammang Dr. (319) 229-7065

Fresh made daily with numerous flavors to choose from. Plus cookies, edible dough, and smoothies.

Try Pie 522 Mulberry St. (319) 343-7080 Try Pie is a social enterprise structured youth ministry that uses employment as an opportunity to engage and equip young women for their futures.

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Take a tour of some of Waterloo’s eclectic—and delicious—restaurants.

Meet the chefs and mixologists behind the dishes and drinks that will have you coming back for more.

This engaging series with host Nia will give you an insider’s look into some of the best establishments in town.

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Basal Pizza Check out Basal’s unorthodox and inspired way of bringing together flavors from around the world.

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Brew Brothers Get an insider’s look at some favorite Brew Brothers recipes, like their famous Spaghetti & Meatball.

Rodney’s Kitchen The only thing better than Rodney’s award-winning brisket burger is his hospitality and atmosphere.

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SingleSpeed Brewing Co. How do you bring new life to an old Wonder Bread factory? Put a brewery in it.

Verve Verve puts a uniquely modern (and uniquely Iowan) spin on Kombucha and shared plates.

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