Applebee's Grill + Bar
6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls
(319) 266-1814
Customers' Favorites
Grilled Oriental Chicken Salad
Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Kids Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Hand-Battered Fish & Chips
Triple Chocolate Meltdown
Side French Onion Soup
Southwest Chicken Bowl
Bourbon Street Steak
Chicken Wonton Tacos
Fiesta Lime Chicken
Featured items
2 for $25 (Price may vary by location or selection.)
Two Entrees + One Appetizer(For menu item descriptions, please see the regular menu item)
Chicken Tenders Platter
Crispy breaded chicken tenders are a grill and bar classic. Served with choice of dipping sauce. Shown with signature coleslaw and classic fries.
Boneless Wings
Crispy breaded pieces of tender boneless chicken tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with Bleu cheese or house-made ranch dressing with real buttermilk.
Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo
A neighborhood favorite. Juicy grilled chicken is served warm on a bed of fettuccine pasta tossed with broccoli and rich Alfredo sauce topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
Whisky Bacon Burger
Savor the rich flavor in this tasty original. An all-beef patty topped with two slices of Pepper Jack cheese, crispy onions, two strips of Applewood-smoked bacon and Fireball® Whisky-infused steak sauce. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a Brioche bun. Shown with classic fries. Made with 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef.
Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp
Let the good times roll with Cajun-seasoned chicken and blackened shrimp in buttery garlic and parsley, served sizzling on a cast iron platter with sautéed mushrooms and onions. Served with your choice of side.
Bourbon Street Steak*
Big flavor from New Orleans. A grilled 8 oz. USDA Select Top Sirloin* is jazzed up with Cajun spices and garlic butter, served sizzling on a cast iron platter with sautéed mushrooms and onions. Served with your choice of side.
The Classic Combo
All the classic apps you love – Boneless Wings, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Chicken Quesadilla, and Mozzarella Sticks.
Blackened Cajun Salmon
6 oz. blackened salmon fillet, grilled to perfection. Served with your choice of two sides.
Three Cheese Chicken Penne
Asiago, Parmesan and white Cheddar are mixed with penne in a rich Parmesan cream sauce then topped with grilled chicken breast and bruschetta tomatoes. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
Appetizers
Soups & Salads
Choose a soup or salad
The Classic Combo
All the classic apps you love – Boneless Wings, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Chicken Quesadilla, and Mozzarella Sticks.
Mozzarella Sticks
Crispy outside with melty Mozzarella inside, this favorite is served with marinara sauce.
Boneless Wings
Crispy breaded pieces of tender boneless chicken tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with Bleu cheese or house-made ranch dressing with real buttermilk.
Chicken Quesadilla
Warm, grilled tortillas are loaded with chipotle lime chicken, house-made pico de gallo and a blend of melted Cheddar cheeses. Served with our chipotle lime salsa and sour cream.
Brew Pub Loaded Waffle Fries
Load up on fries and flavor with our crispy waffle fries topped with a blend of melted Cheddar cheeses, BLUE MOON® white Cheddar beer cheese and crispy Applewood-smoked bacon. Served with house-made buttermilk ranch dressing.
Neighborhood Nachos Beef
Freshly made white corn tortilla chips are topped with taco-seasoned ground beef, queso blanco, a blend of melted Cheddar cheeses, house-made pico de gallo, fresh jalapeños, chopped cilantro, sour cream and guacamole.
Chicken Wonton Tacos
Sweet Asian chile marinated grilled chicken stuffed into crispy wonton shells topped with our signature coleslaw and cilantro.
Crispy Cheese Bites
Golden, crispy and melty cheese bites, these favorites are served with house-made buttermilk ranch and firecracker mayo for dipping.
Double Crunch Bone-in Wings
Twice battered and fried, these crisp outside, tender inside wings are tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with Bleu cheese or house-made ranch dressing with real buttermilk.
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Creamy spinach and artichoke dip topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with freshly made white corn tortilla chips and our chipotle lime salsa.
Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce
Five golden brown signature breadsticks brushed with buttery garlic and parsley. Served with creamy Alfredo sauce for dipping.
White Queso Dip & Chips
Melty white queso served with freshly made white corn tortilla chips.
Crunchy Onion Rings
Served with Honey BBQ Sauce.
Neighborhood Nachos Chipotle Lime Chicken
Freshly made white corn tortilla chips are topped with grilled chicken, queso blanco, a blend of melted Cheddar cheeses, house-made pico de gallo, fresh jalapeños, chopped cilantro, sour cream and guacamole.
Steaks & Ribs
Bourbon Street Steak*
Big flavor from New Orleans. A grilled 8 oz. USDA Select Top Sirloin* is jazzed up with Cajun spices and garlic butter, served sizzling on a cast iron platter with sautéed mushrooms and onions. Served with your choice of side.
Applebee's® Riblets Platter
An Applebee's original! Our famous slow cooked riblets, slathered in your choice of sauce. Shown with signature coleslaw and classic fries.
8 oz. Top Sirloin*
Lightly seasoned USDA Select Top Sirloin* cooked to perfection and served hot off the grill. Served with your choice of two sides.
12 oz. Ribeye*
Rich, tender and juicy. Our marbled, USDA Select Ribeye Steak* is served hot off the grill. Served with your choice of two sides.
Shrimp 'N Parmesan Sirloin*
A popular take on surf 'n turf, this dish starts with a tender grilled 8 oz. USDA Select Top Sirloin* and is topped with sautéed blackened shrimp and our creamy lemon butter Parmesan sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.
Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Full Rack. Slow-cooked to fall off the bone tenderness. Slathered with your choice of sauce. Shown with signature coleslaw and classic fries.
Half Rack Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Half Rack. Slow-cooked to fall off the bone tenderness. Slathered with your choice of sauce.
Applebee's® Riblets Plate
Smaller portion of the Applebee's® Riblets Platter. Our famous slow cooked riblets, slathered in your choice of sauce. Shown with classic fries.
6 oz. Top Sirloin*
Lightly seasoned USDA Select Top Sirloin* cooked to perfection and served hot off the grill. Served with your choice of two sides.
Chicken
Fiesta Lime Chicken®
A celebration of flavor, this dish delivers on every level. Grilled chicken glazed with zesty lime sauce and drizzled with tangy Mexi-ranch is smothered with a rich blend of Cheddar cheeses on a bed of crispy tortilla strips. Served with Spanish rice and house-made pico de gallo.
Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp
Let the good times roll with Cajun-seasoned chicken and blackened shrimp in buttery garlic and parsley, served sizzling on a cast iron platter with sautéed mushrooms and onions. Served with your choice of side.
Chicken Tenders Plate
Smaller portion of the Chicken Tenders Platter. Crispy breaded chicken tenders are a grill and bar classic. Served with choice of dipping sauce. Shown with classic fries.
Chicken Tenders Platter
Crispy breaded chicken tenders are a grill and bar classic. Served with choice of dipping sauce. Shown with signature coleslaw and classic fries.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Juicy chicken breast seasoned and grilled over an open flame. Served with your choice of two sides.
Pasta
Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo
A neighborhood favorite. Juicy grilled chicken is served warm on a bed of fettuccine pasta tossed with broccoli and rich Alfredo sauce topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
Four Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders
A sweet and savory take on comfort food, four-cheese penne mac & cheese is topped with Applewood-smoked bacon and crispy chicken tenders tossed in honey pepper sauce. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley. (Note: sauce contains bacon and cannot be removed)
Three Cheese Chicken Penne
Asiago, Parmesan and white Cheddar are mixed with penne in a rich Parmesan cream sauce then topped with grilled chicken breast and bruschetta tomatoes. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
Classic Blackened Shrimp Alfredo
Blackened Shrimp is served warm on a bed of fettuccine pasta tossed with broccoli and rich Alfredo sauce topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce
Five golden brown signature breadsticks brushed with buttery garlic and parsley. Served with creamy Alfredo sauce for dipping.
Seafood
Double Crunch Shrimp
Crispy battered shrimp are fried golden brown. Served with cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge. Shown with signature coleslaw and classic fries.
Hand-Battered Fish & Chips
Golden, crispy battered fish fillet. Served with tartar sauce and a lemon wedge. Shown with signature coleslaw and classic fries.
Blackened Cajun Salmon
6 oz. blackened salmon fillet, grilled to perfection. Served with your choice of two sides.
Handcrafted Burgers
Whisky Bacon Burger
Savor the rich flavor in this tasty original. An all-beef patty topped with two slices of Pepper Jack cheese, crispy onions, two strips of Applewood-smoked bacon and Fireball® Whisky-infused steak sauce. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a Brioche bun. Shown with classic fries. Made with 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef.
Quesadilla Burger
Part burger, part quesadilla, all taste. This original burger creation comes piled high with two slices of Pepper Jack cheese, our signature Mexi-ranch sauce, crispy Applewood-smoked bacon, house-made Pico de Gallo and shredded lettuce in a crisp, warm Cheddar quesadilla. Shown with classic fries. Made with 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef.
Classic Cheeseburger
Our handcrafted all-beef patty topped with two slices of American cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a Brioche bun. Shown with classic fries. Made with 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef.
Neighborhood Burger
A neighborhood classic. Two juicy, all-beef 3.5 oz. patties are seared and stacked with American cheese and smothered with house-made garlic mayo. Served with shredded lettuce and pickles on a Brioche bun. Shown with classic fries. Made with 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef.
Bourbon Street Mushroom Swiss Burger
A juicy all-beef burger jazzed up with Cajun spices, black pepper sauce and our house-made garlic mayo. Topped with two slices of Swiss cheese and smothered in sautéed onions & mushrooms on a Brioche bun. Shown with classic fries. Made with 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef.
Classic Burger
Juicy all-beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a Brioche bun. Shown with classic fries. Made with 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef.
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
Our juicy all-beef patty topped with two slices of American Cheese and two strips of Applewood-smoked bacon. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a Brioche bun. Shown with classic fries. Made with 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef.
Impossible® Cheeseburger
A delicious Impossible™ Burger Made from Plants for those who crave meat, topped with two slices of American cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a Brioche bun. Shown with classic fries.
Sandwiches & More
Clubhouse Grille ¥
Sliced ham and turkey, Cheddar, Swiss, two strips of Applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo and honey BBQ sauce on toasted Potato bread. Shown with classic fries.
Chicken Fajita Rollup
Juicy chipotle chicken with crisp lettuce, a blend of Cheddar cheeses and house-made pico de gallo wrapped in a tortilla with our Mexi-ranch dipping sauce. Shown with classic fries.
The Prime Rib Dipper
Thinly sliced prime rib topped with grilled onions and melted American cheese. Served on a toasted Cheddar roll with our house-made herb mayo and French onion Au jus for delectable dipping. Shown with classic fries.
Bacon Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Our crispy chicken breast is topped with two strips of Applewood-smoked bacon, drizzled in house-made ranch dressing, served on a Brioche bun with pickles and shredded lettuce. Shown with classic fries.
Sweet & Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
A little sweet, a little spicy. Crispy breaded chicken breast smothered in Sweet Asian Chile sauce with signature coleslaw on a Brioche bun. Shown with classic fries.
Bacon Ranch Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Our grilled chicken breast is topped with two strips of Applewood-smoked bacon, drizzled in house-made ranch dressing, served on a Brioche bun with pickles and shredded lettuce. Shown with classic fries.
Salads
Oriental Chicken Salad
A long-running favorite, crispy breaded chicken tenders top a bed of fresh Asian greens, crunchy noodles and almonds tossed in our Oriental vinaigrette. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
Grilled Oriental Chicken Salad
A long-running favorite, grilled chicken top a bed of fresh Asian greens, crunchy noodles and almonds tossed in our Oriental vinaigrette. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
Crispy Chicken Tender Salad
A hearty salad with crispy chicken tenders on a bed of fresh greens topped with a blend of Cheddar cheeses and tomatoes. Served with honey Dijon mustard dressing on the side. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
NEW Quesadilla Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken over fresh greens tossed with Mexi-ranch dressing, black bean corn salsa and a blend of Cheddar cheeses. Topped with house-made pico, tortilla strips and served with a cheese quesadilla.
Grilled Chicken Tender Salad
A hearty salad with juicy grilled chicken on a bed of fresh greens topped with a blend of Cheddar cheeses and tomatoes. Served with honey Dijon mustard dressing on the side. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine topped with blackened shrimp, croutons, shaved Parmesan and garlic Caesar dressing on the side. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with a buttery blend of garlic and parsley.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine tossed in garlic Caesar dressing topped with grilled chicken, croutons and shaved Parmesan. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad
Tart, fresh and flavorful, fresh greens served with garden tomatoes, red onions and fresh strawberries. Topped with grilled chicken, sliced almonds and a drizzle of balsamic glaze and sweet lemon olive vinaigrette on the side. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
Irresist-A-Bowls®
Southwest Chicken Bowl
Grilled chipotle lime chicken on fresh greens and cilantro rice with house-made pico de gallo, black bean corn salsa and guacamole. Topped with chimichurri, tortilla strips and a fresh lime wedge.
Tex-Mex Shrimp Bowl
Grilled chipotle lime shrimp on fresh greens and cilantro rice with house-made pico de gallo, black bean corn salsa and guacamole. Topped with chimichurri, tortilla strips and a fresh lime wedge.
Kids Menu
Kids Cheeseburger
Ground beef burger served on a toasted bun with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Kids Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Oodles of noodles covered with a creamy Alfredo sauce, then tossed with diced chicken and sprinkled with shredded Parmesan cheese. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Kids Chicken Quesadilla
A flour tortilla filled with chicken and ooey, gooey melted Cheddar cheese. Served with lettuce and tomatoes. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Kids Cheesy Pizza
6" Four-Cheese Pizza. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Kids Chicken Tenders
Three crispy breaded chicken tenders. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Kids Corn Dog
Chicken corn dog fried to crisp perfection. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Kids Chicken Taco
A soft flour tortilla shell filled with chopped chicken and Cheddar cheese. Served with lettuce and tomatoes. Taco ‘bout delicious! Comes with a choice of side and drink.
Kraft® Macaroni & Cheese
The original mac and cheese every kid loves. Comes with a choice of side and drink.
2 for $25
2 for $25 (Price may vary by location or selection.)
Two Entrees + One Appetizer(For menu item descriptions, please see the regular menu item)
Desserts
Triple Chocolate Meltdown®
Warm, rich, fudge-filled chocolate cake is drizzled with hot fudge. Served with vanilla ice cream.
Brownie Bites
The perfect size of a warm dark chocolate brownie with nuts served with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with hot fudge.
Sizzlin' Butter Pecan Blondie
Our famous blondie is sizzled and drizzled with maple cream cheese sauce, then topped with vanilla ice cream and candied pecans.
Sugar Dusted Donut Dippers
Delicious donut bites tossed and shaken in powdered sugar. Served with caramel and hot fudge dipping sauces
Cinnabon® Mini Swirls
Cinnabon® Mini Swirls are an irresistible sweet treat. Fried to a crisp, golden brown and dusted with Cinnabon® cinnamon sugar, drizzled with caramel and paired with Cinnabon's signature cream cheese frosting.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Fountain Drinks
Satisfy your taste buds with our line-up of cold fountain drinks.
Triple Cherry Shirley Temple
Flavored Lemonades
Bright and refreshing lemonade in your choice of flavor. Choose from classic, Blue Raspberry, Passion Fruit, and Strawberry. (Additional flavors may be available, based on location)
Fruit Smoothies
Blended with natural ingredients for a delicious, fresh taste. Choose from Strawberry Banana, Mango or Pina Colada. Or, try our Smoothie Swirls – Strawberry Mango, Strawberry Colada.
Bottled Water
Lemonade
1 gallon
Beverages - 1 gallon
Serves 6-8
Red Bull
Flavored Iced Teas
Delicious fresh brewed iced tea in your choice of flavor. Choose from Mango, Passion Fruit or Peach. (Additional flavors may be available, based on location)
Brewed Iced Tea
Brewed Sweet Iced Tea
Sauces & Sides
Basket Fries
Side Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sauces
Side Garlicky Green Beans
Side Steamed Broccoli
Basket of Waffle Fries
Side 4-Cheese Mac & Cheese ¥
Side Loaded Mashed Potatoes ¥
Side Crunchy Onion Rings
Dressings
Side French Onion Soup
Side House Salad
Side Tomato Basil Soup
Wing Sauces
Side Homestyle Cheezy Broccoli
Side Chicken Tortilla Soup
Side Caesar Salad
Small Caesar Salad
ToGo
Silverware
No Silverware
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Recent Reviews
My husband and I first went to the Waterloo Applebees, which was a circus. Then we went to Cedar Falls, where it was very organized and the food was great. Our host, Quincy and waitress, Victoria were very friendly. I tried to leave a review on the table kiosk, but when I paused to answer my husband’s question, the review timed out and locked me out.
November 2025
My boyfriend and I (both Navy veterans) visited the Applebee’s in Cedar Falls yesterday for the Veterans Day free meal. We were really appreciative of the gesture, and overall, the experience started out great, the food was delicious, and the service was quick and friendly.
However, something did rub me the wrong way. Our server made a point to mention several times about “add-ons or upgrades” to our meal since our meals were free. It caught me off guard — we...
However, something did rub me the wrong way. Our server made a point to mention several times about “add-ons or upgrades” to our meal since our meals were free. It caught me off guard — we...
November 2025
I came here after a stage reading with my cast and I FORGOT to give my 5 STAR review for Kayla and Quincy. I had such a deep guilt on forgetting to do so, their service was just so great the memory lingered with me for days. I can’t wait to come back!
August 2025
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