21 Best American Restaurants in Cedar Falls

Whiskey Road Tavern & Grill American • $$
402 Main St, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Fried Pickle Spears
Wicked Seared Tuna
Chicken & Waffles
Breaded Tenderloin
Pork Stack Burger
Wagyu Burger
Bison Burger
Creme Brulee
Ceaser Salad

“My Wife and I were told it would be a 15 minute wait. They sent us to their back waiting room/bar area.There was room at the bar to sit. Eric and I believe a man named Hunter were the bartenders that night. They convinced us to sit at the bar and order food. We did and enjoyed not only the food, but the service and conversation between those too. We will be back when we come back to UNI.“

4.6 Superb113 Reviews
Sub City Sandwich Shop • $
2224 College St, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Capicola Provolone Prosciuttini Full
Prosciuttini Salami Provolone Full
Buffalo Chicken & Pepper Jack Half
College Hill Special Full
Pepperoni Provolone Full
Sub City Special Full
Chicken Salad Full
Chicken Salad Half
Classic Lays
Pastrami

“Been staying in Iowa for 2 months, and hands down this is the best place to grab food. Great prices, great quality + the staff are amazing! Made it a super friendly and welcoming place to go every time and always left smiling. Wish you guys well! - the British guy :)“

4.5 Superb110 Reviews
Wild Hare American Bar & Grill American • $$
2512 White Tail Dr #400, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Screaming Chicken Sandwich and Beer Battered Fries
White Cheddar Cheese Balls
Jack's Special Salad
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Bacon Absurd Burger
Bacon Cheeseburger
Breaded Tenderloin
Mozzarella Sticks
Chicken Alfredo
Chicken Salad

“The food was a fantastic! The chicken was juicy, the beer batter fries were phenomenal. We also got fried pickles and they were AMAZING! Best fried pickles I've ever had! You also get a lot of food for your buck. We are leaving full with happy a belly! I am sure you will too. This is also coming from a very picky eater.“

4.6 Superb77 Reviews
J's Homestyle Cooking American • $$
1724 W 31st St #4831, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Hot Meatloaf Sandwich
Country Fried Steak
Biscuits and Gravy
Breakfast Burrito
Mashed Potatoes
Western Omelet
Hash Browns
Onion Rings
French Toast
Roast Beef

“I traveled here for work. I was told that I HAD to go to Js and more specifically if I went to Js to order the panther omelette. This omelette was huge. Way bigger than expected. I walked in and loved it immediately lots of support to the local university, and felt right at home with my server greeting me immediately. I was served quickly and paid attention to the entire time and really enjoyed the old school vibe of a good morning coffee. I ate half of my omelette and ate the other half for my lunch later on.“

4.7 Superb59 Reviews
George's Local American • $$
108 E 4th St, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Old Fashioned
Buffalo Chicken
Mac and Cheese
Fish and Chips
Beast Burger
Truffle Fries
Bacon Chowder
Cheese Curds
Burrata

“I've eaten here twice, and have enjoyed the lunch options. The food is good, service is attentive, and the environment is clean and has a new feel to it. The music is louder than a typical restaurant, and I was able to notice adult themes and curse words in the songs, which may limit who I dine here with. A good option for dining alone and I've received fast service during the lunch hour.Kid-friendliness: This is not a kid friendly environment.“

4.3 Superb100 Reviews
Cedar Falls Family Restaurant Family • $
2627 Center St, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Steak Senior with Gravy
Chicken Fried Steak Breakfast
French Toast Breakfast Plate
Side Sausage Gravy
Boston Cream Pie
Steak and Eggs
Chicken Wings
Club Sandwich
Patty Melt
Taco Salad

“Great little family restaurant. The Menu is awesome with a very wise selection from classic American dishes to the sort of thing you'd have as a home cooked meal. Will always be something for everyone. The service is quick and the atmosphere is cozy.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu is good, children should have no problems here.Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs, entire parking lot to building is level for easy access.“

4.5 Superb77 Reviews
Deringer's Public Parlor Bar • $
314 Main St, Cedar Falls

“There’s a gentleman bartending here by the name of Cole. Always makes well proportioned beverages and holds a great conversation. Good looking guy too. I could not recommended a better place to enjoy a drink and music. The staff always does a great job and it makes for a fun night every time!“

4.4 Superb60 Reviews
The Brass Tap Bar • $$
421 Main St, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Sweet Heat BBQ Bacon Burger - Double Patty
Korean BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
All-American Pub Burger
Sirloin Steak Nachos
Boom Boom Shrimp
Brussels Sprouts
Caesar Salad
Steak Tacos
Tater Tots
Fries

“Ate here first time about a week ago sort of bar side feel when you first walk in . They do have large back room though with tables. I had chicken strips with fries and they gave 3 really large strips so good portions. My son had a burger and enjoy his also. Happy hour was told is 4 to 7 and they had a good selection. Our server was great also fast service. I will return here again.“

4.3 Superb61 Reviews
Maid-Rite American • $
116 E 4th St, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Homemade Tenderloin Sandwich
Mega Cheese Rite Basket
Made-Rite & Fries
Burger and Fries
Maid-Rite Plate
Straberry Pie

“Was in town for a wedding and decide to stop in to see my brother who was eating there.After a little visit and some conversation with the waitress and the owner I got interested in the menu. I saw one item offered that always hard fine tasting good. Potato Salad! They said it was homemade and really good. A relatives recipe. So I thought I would give it a whirl.Shazam!!!! So good I ate every piece of it!! After being hooked and not having an appetite I ordered a Maid-Rite. Delicious. Before I ate all the potato salad I mixed some of the maid rite meat with it. Oh! soooooo goood!Friendly waitress and owner who has a ketchup trick to show you.Highly recommended this place.Tell them you saw this review by Jorge from DBQ, IA.“

4.4 Superb39 Reviews
The Horny Toad American Bar & Grill Bar • $$
204 Main St Suite 400, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Tenderloin Sandwich
Super Totchos or Nachos
Smoked Memphis Burger
Mac and Cheese Burger
The Horny Burger
Garbage Burger
Onion Rings
Pulled Pork
Diablo Wrap
Boss Bowl

“Seven of us in our party on a Friday night - super busy but a table was available right away. Our server was fantastic. Took a little for our food because of how busy it was. The noise level was high and difficult to talk to everyone at our table.Everyone enjoyed their food, especially the ones who had burgers, even the ‘lonely’ burger. My daughter stated the best burger ever.We will return during lunch and enjoy the atmosphere and wall decor without the noise level - great food and service!“

4.2 Good55 Reviews

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Zsavooz Bar & Grill • $$
206 Brandilynn Blvd, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Cheddar Bacon Fries
French Onion Soup
Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Cheese
French Fries
Cheese Balls
Quesadillas
Happy Hour
Hot Beef
Philly

“This is a exactly what you expect in a bar for working people. Cold beer and plain good food with a surprisingly large menu. The buffalo wings and fish basket were good and better than you would expect for a bar, will be back again. Also service was fine, but a little understaffed during happy hour time 3-6 when we visited which was fine because beer ?.“

4.1 Good71 Reviews
Texas Roadhouse Steak House • $$
5715 University Ave, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

11 Oz Sirloin Steak and Fries
Fresh Out of the Oven
Country Fried Chicken
Ribeye Steak and Fries
Bone in Ribeye Steak
Chicken Caesar Salad
Off-The-Bone Ribs
Full Rack of Ribs
Chicken Critters
Mashed Potatoes

“Very clean and hospitable atmosphere! Myself and my group of 5 came here during a very busy Sunday lunch for my birthday, and Carlos took great care of us. We were never rushed and he took the initiative to make our dining experience memorable and pleasant. We all hope he gets a raise!!“

4 Good112 Reviews
Greenhouse Kitchen - College Hill American • $
917 W 23rd St, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Greenhouse Poke Bowl with Ahi Tuna and Wasabi Vinaigrette
Mediterranean Salad
Volcano Poke Bowl
Spring Roll Bowl
Burrito
Vegan

“Greenhouse kitchen food is always amazing. I like the vegetarian options. I have visited this location 3 or 4 times so far and they never had tofu. Not sure if this location never has it or if I just got too unlucky.Service is always amazing.Vegetarian options: Three vegetarian protein options are available, they all are delicious.Parking: Free streetside parking available. A little difficult to find at times.“

4.1 Good19 Reviews
Peppers Grill & Sports Pub Bar & Grill • $$
620 E 18th St, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Breaded Pork Tenderloin Basket
Chicken Tender Double Play
Hickory Bacon Burger
Pepper Jack Sticks
Side House Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Coleslaw
Buffalo Chicken
Cheese Sticks
Cheese Curds

“I've been here twice. Both times the favorite meal was the Jack Daniel's Burger. The first time with pepper jack cheese instead of the Swiss and the second time with Swiss. I prefer the pepper jack, it gives it a little more bite. The onion rings or the fries are good. I love that they have Tip The Cow on tap.“

3.9 Good69 Reviews
PepperJax Grill Cheesesteaks • $
6719 University Ave Suite A, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Steak Cheese with Fireball
Grilled Chicken Burrito
Classic Steak Philly
Philly Cheese Steak
Side Tortilla Chips
Veggie Loaded Fries
Veggie Burrito
Loaded Nachos
Side of Fries
Veggie Salad

“I went with my Dad before a Panthers basketball game. We both had Philly cheese steak sandwiches. Except on ours we had banana peppers and mushrooms instead of green peppers and onions. The sandwiches were excellent! The only thing I didn't like was that all the booth tables were kind of dirty when we got there. But the overall experience was awesome!“

3.8 Good48 Reviews
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Barbecue • $
6222 University Ave, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Dave's Award-Winning Bread Pudding
Dave's Award-Winning Chili
Dave's Sampler Platter
Dave's Sassy BBQ Salad
All-American BBQ Feast
Texas Beef Brisket
Brisket Sandwich
Ultimate Burger
Baby Back Ribs
Pulled Pork

“Staci at Famous Dave's is the most kind-hearted person EVER! She saved our lives with emergency food while we were stranded and nearly freezing to death in this -20° blizzard! The food was so good and comfortingly warm, we actually cried while eating it. The dinner Staci arranged for us is the greatest meal our old haunted home has seen in several decades! Everything right down to their famous Devil's Spit sauce was so intoxicating that we had to stop and get the silverware out for it... and the GRILLED-CHEESE SANDWICH was the tastiest, most decadent grilled-cheese sandwich I've had anywhere! Our pipes are currently frozen and we have no water, so without Staci and Famous Dave's, we probably wouldn't be alive right now. For that, we are eternally grateful. I understand now how a hot meal really can save a life! In the case of Famous Dave's and a loving soul like Staci, we had an amazing dinner that we'll remember forever. ❤️From Ray & Cait at The Haunted Bonorden Nursing Home ??️❄️Thank you! ?????️ ❤️“

3.8 Good71 Reviews
Culver’s American • $
401 Viking Plaza Dr, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Cheeseburger Fries & Onion Rings
Wisconsin Swiss Melt Basket
Single Butterburger Cheese
Small Crinkle Cut Fries
Chicken Tenders
Walleye Sandwich
Custard

“I did the drive-in. They were a little slow on bring out the food. Had to sit and wait but not for very long. Service person asked many times about my drink but at the end He got it right but with little ice and later warm drink. Could use more training. N=My Chicken teners were very tasty.“

3.8 Good74 Reviews
Applebee's Grill + Bar American • $
6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Oriental Chicken Salad
Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Triple Chocolate Meltdown
Side French Onion Soup
Southwest Chicken Bowl
Whisky Bacon Burger
Fiesta Lime Chicken
Side Caesar Salad
Quesadilla Burger
Riblet Platter

“Love the atmosphere at this location, staff is extremely friendly, cooks are great at their job! Huge thanks to Jack,Faith,Maddie and Tara for making this restaurant stand out from other Applebees locations. Crew is always welcoming and extremely efficient! Thank you guys for fantastic hospitality, keep it up! Definitely coming back for more!“

3.8 Good94 Reviews
Tony's La Pizzeria Pizza • $$
407 Main St, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

New York Style Cheese Pizza
All Meat Special Pizza
Gluten Free Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Italian Nachos
Tony's Special
Sausage Pizza
Amy's Special
Garlic Bread
Breadsticks

“I don’t write too many pizza reviews unless there’s something special about it, & this place is GOOD! I am from SI, NYC & we KNOW what authentic NYC pizza tastes like; this is the CLOSEST here. The one star is due to it not being open all day, & because I could get a 26 inch pie for $18 in the city. I would love for Tony’s to come up with something close to that as…the pizza is good, have had better yet there’s a secret to NYC pizza dough & no I’m not sharing what it is. ? Would recommend to anyone if you’re in the area.“

3.8 Good197 Reviews
Other Place Pizza • $$
4214 University Ave, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Tenderloin Sandwich
Turkey Club Sandwich
Hawaiian Pizza

“I just got back from the other place, and yes I’m talking about this place. Emma was our server and she did a great job. Anyone that has her should receive perfect service. I ordered the turkey sub and man that was pretty good. Emma was also filling up my water left and right. She made sure I was hydrated at all costs. Since Emma wouldn’t let me take a break from drinking water I left to go use the bathroom. I come back and I see the hostess has my wallet. At first glance it looked like she was trying to steal my money. But after realizing that I am a broke college student, that wasn’t even an option. I thanked her for protecting my wallet and I headed out.“

3.6 Good39 Reviews
Pump Haus Pub & Grill Bar & Grill • $$
311 Main St, Cedar Falls

Customers` Favorites

Pump Haus Tenderloin
Chicken Sandwich
Fries

“Hadn't been to Pump Haus in decades.... there are several great options in downtown Cedar Falls. Easy to forget some of the possibilities, but met up with some friends here. Had a burger topped with pulled pork and fries along with a couple of Surf Zombies. I was impressed. Attentive service and delicious food. I don't expect I'll wait decades to get back there.“

3.6 Good58 Reviews
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