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 the Cedar Valley!

Using Google Reviews, we took a look at some of the highest-rated eateries in the Cedar Falls-Waterloo area. 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 (200+ reviews for 4.6-stars) on Google:

GALLERY INFORMATION:

The King Mexican Bar & Grill

• 2060 Sovia Dr, Waterloo
• 4.9-star rating on Google (660 reviews)

Curry n Grill Indian Cuisine

• 2201 Commerce Dr, Grundy Center
• 4.9-star rating on Google (232 reviews)

Jams Coffee Bar

• 100 Towne Centre Dr, Urbana
• 4.9-star rating on Google (232 reviews)

Get Roasted Coffee Company

• 106 W Bremer Ave, Waverly
• 4.9-star rating on Google (121 reviews)

AllyCatz GrubHouse

• 107 S State St, Denver
• 4.8-star rating on Google (531 reviews)

Cedar City Creamery

• 110 Lincoln St, Cedar Falls
• 4.8-star rating on Google (459 reviews)

Cottonwood Canyon

• 419 Washington St, Cedar Falls
• 4.8-star rating on Google (428 reviews)

Barn Happy

• 11310 University Ave, Cedar Falls
• 4.8-star rating on Google (343 reviews)

Carpenter's Diner

• 518 Jefferson St, Waterloo
• 4.8-star rating on Google (328 reviews)

Balkan Cafe & Grocery

• 1816 Williston Ave, Waterloo
• 4.8-star rating on Google (190 reviews)

Chocolaterie Stam

• 122 Main St, Cedar Falls
• 4.8-star rating on Google (152 reviews)

Second State Brewing Co./Concept Kitchen CF

• 203 State St, Cedar Falls
• 4.8-star rating on Google (141 reviews)/5-star rating on Google (80 reviews)

Ari'z Supper Club & Martini Lounge

• 205 W 4th St, Waterloo
• 4.8-star rating on Google (135 reviews)

J's Homestyle Cooking

• 1724 W 31st St, Cedar Falls
• 4.7-star rating on Google (1,486 reviews)

Morg's Diner

• 520 Mulberry St, Waterloo
• 4.7-star rating on Google (1,310 reviews)

Big Head Burger

• 324 W 4th St, Waterloo
• 4.7-star rating on Google (836 reviews)

That Place Steakhouse

• 33030 G Ave, Conrad
• 4.7-star rating on Google (671 reviews)

Cup of Joe

• 102 Main St, Cedar Falls
• 4.7-star rating on Google (597 reviews)

Izumi Sushi & Hibachi

• 941 E San Marnan Dr, Waterloo
• 4.7-star rating on Google (437 reviews)

Basal Pizza

• 225 W 4th St, Waterloo
• 4.7-star rating on Google (431 reviews)

Arianna's Kitchen

• 1826 1st St W, Independence
• 4.7-star rating on Google (425 reviews)

Costa's Sports Bar & Grill

• 99 Main St E, Fairbank
• 4.7-star rating on Google (424 reviews)

Hansen's Dairy

• 123 E 18th St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (374 reviews)
• 3015 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo
  • 4.8-star rating on Google (275 reviews)

Tasty House Chinese Restaurant

• 611 G Ave, Grundy Center
• 4.7-star rating on Google (328 reviews)

The Vibe Coffee & Ice Cream

• 1828 Waterloo Rd, Cedar Falls
• 4.7-star rating on Google (283 reviews)

D+K Hickory House

• 315 Park Rd, Waterloo
• 4.7-star rating on Google (276 reviews)

Wild Carrot

• 215 E Bremer Ave, Waverly
• 4.7-star rating on Google (269 reviews)

ICON Donuts & Sweetery

• 1730 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo
• 4.7-star rating on Google (260 reviews)

Tata Yaya

• 111 Main St, Cedar Falls
• 4.7-star rating on Google (227 reviews)

Flavor Stop

• 2301 Lafayette St, Waterloo
• 4.7-star rating on Google (226 reviews)

Joe's Pizza

• 300 1st St E, Independence
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (191 reviews)
• 511 Young St, Jesup
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (115 reviews)

Villa Italian

• College Square Mall, Cedar Falls
• 4.7-star rating on Google (190 reviews)

T&L's Pizza Plus

• 703 6th St, Parkersburg
• 4.7-star rating on Google (182 reviews)

Nana Rosa's Pizza

• 409 Main St, Reinbeck
• 4.7-star rating on Google (154 reviews)

Hungry Charlie's Lunchbox

• 206 E 4th St, Waterloo
• 4.7-star rating on Google (131 reviews)

M&J Caribbean Restaurant

• 926 La Porte Rd, Waterloo
• 4.7-star rating on Google (122 reviews)

La Penca Mexican Restaurant

• 103 Eldora Rd, Hudson
• 4.7-star rating on Google (116 reviews)

Whiskey Road Tavern & Grill

• 402 Main St, Cedar Falls
• 4.6-star rating on Google (2,143 reviews)

4 Queens Dairy Cream

• 1310 W 1st St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (783 reviews)
• 207 E Tower Park Dr, Waterloo
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (287 reviews)

Three Amigos Family Restaurant

• 2820 Falls Ave, Waterloo
• 4.6-star rating on Google (783 reviews)

Oh My Grill Halal Mediterranean Grill

• 2020 College St, Cedar Falls
• 4.6-star rating on Google (669 reviews)

Gravy's Diner

• 4129 University Ave, Cedar Falls
• 4.6-star rating on Google (649 reviews)

Wild Hare American Bar & Grill

• 2512 White Tail Dr, Cedar Falls
• 4.6-star rating on Google (624 reviews)

Montage

• 222 Main St, Cedar Falls
• 4.6-star rating on Google (586 reviews)

Wolfey's Wapsi Outback

• 101 Water St S, Quasqueton
• 4.6-star rating on Google (576 reviews)

Sub City

• 3045 Kimball Ave, Waterloo
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (506 reviews)
• 2224 College St, Cedar Falls
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (277 reviews)

Damon's Sports Bar & Grill

• 2122 Kimball Ave, Waterloo
• 4.6-star rating on Google (480 reviews)

Jassie's Cafe

• 1905 Commercial St, Waterloo
• 4.6-star rating on Google (475 reviews)

Rodney's Kitchen

• 624 Sycamore St, Waterloo
• 4.6-star rating on Google (455 reviews)

Cedar Valley Fish Market

• 218 Division St, Waterloo
• 4.6-star rating on Google (451 reviews)

Bents Smokehouse & Pub

• 209 Main St, Readlyn
• 4.6-star rating on Google (423 reviews)

Scratch Cupcakery

• 6607 University Ave, Cedar Falls
  • 4.6-star rating on Google (363 reviews)
• 1517 Flammang Dr, Waterloo
  • 4.7-star rating on Google (168 reviews)

Tacoz California

• 200 W 1st St, Cedar Falls
• 4.6-star rating on Google (350 reviews)

Cindy Lou's BBQ and Catering

• College Square Mall, Cedar Falls
• 4.6-star rating on Google (333 reviews)

Morris Inn Steakhouse

• 206 Sycamore St, Morrison
• 4.6-star rating on Google (286 reviews)

Sidecar Coffee Shop

• 2215 College St, Cedar Falls
• 4.6-star rating on Google (275 reviews)

Double Tap

• 312 Main St, Cedar Falls
• 4.6-star rating on Google (251 reviews)

Z's Pizza & Diner

• 211 W Bremer Ave, Waverly
• 4.6-star rating on Google (251 reviews)

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