Gyro Hut

the menu there is always amazing!! the food is sooo good!…read morethe atmosphere is please'n, while wait'n for your meal. last but not least, the service y'all.. wonderful

Since the Catfish Po' Boy was out of this world, I think it's safe to say the rest of Rodney's food…read moreis...Hats off to the simple selection, quality ingredients, and soulful touch to each meal. I will certainly return when in Waterloo and plan to spread to word to friends, family, and colleagues.

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Fried Catfish

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Damon's Sports Bar & Grill

3.8(21 reviews)

1.6 mi

Awesomeness Great Food drinks…read more Atmosphere and the help is very courteous Even the Blonde behind the bar

Best bar in town!! So friendly and the food is amazing!! If you like thinner crust pizza it's by…read morefar the best!! Their weekly specials are all homemade!!! Love this pl

Naked wings

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Southtown Bar & Restaurant

3.6(50 reviews)

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Martha was extremely accommodating and friendly. Good fried chicken and awesome onion rings!!!read more

They have always been friendly throughout all the years we have eaten there and the staff is…read morephenomenal

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Blue Barn BBQ

3.9(59 reviews)

5.7 mi

BBQ that is worth a try!…read more I think the standout feature of this restaurant, however, is its array of side dishes. I especially loved the baked beans and creamed corn. As for the portions, the shared platters are surprisingly small for what you pay for.

-0 Stars: Blue Barn BBQ (Cedar Falls) Blue Barn BBQ…read more623 E 18th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 I wanted this meal to be a win. I went in expecting the kind of comfort and bold flavor that good barbecue is known for. The smell, the name, the idea of brisket and wings, it all sounds like it should be hard to mess up. But this was one of the most disappointing barbecue orders I have had in a long time, and I have eaten barbecue all over the country. Let me start with the only reason I can say anything positive at all. Two sides were genuinely good. The jalapeño cream corn was the standout. It had real flavor, a smooth creamy texture, and just enough jalapeño to give it a pleasant kick without overwhelming the dish. It tasted like someone actually cared about seasoning it. The potato salad was also outstanding. It was balanced, not bland, not overly sweet, not drowning in heavy dressing. It had that classic comfort taste you want on a barbecue plate. If I had only ordered those two sides, I would have walked away thinking, okay, maybe there is hope here. But the main items, the reason people order barbecue, were a complete letdown. The brisket was dry. Not slightly dry. Not needs a little sauce dry. I mean dry in a way that makes you stop chewing and think, is this really brisket. Brisket should have a rich beef flavor, a smoky edge, and at least some tenderness that makes each bite feel worth it. This had none of that. It tasted flat, like it had been cooked too long, held too long, or both. The texture was tired and lifeless, and instead of melting or pulling apart the way brisket should, it just sat in your mouth like flavorless shredded disappointment. Then there were the wings, and somehow they were also dry. Wings should be the easy part. Even average wings can still be enjoyable because the skin, the seasoning, and the fat usually help carry the flavor. Not here. Both wings were dry, and worse, they had no flavor. No punch. No smoke. No seasoning that made you pause and say, okay, at least they tried. They tasted like they were cooked without confidence and served without care. And let's talk about the sauces, because sauce is often the "save" when the meat is struggling. I tried them hoping they would bring the plate back to life. They did not. The sauces did not enhance anything. They did not add depth. They did not add sweetness, tang, spice, or a smoky finish. They were just there, and even with sauce, the food still tasted dry and empty. That is the worst part. Sauce should help. Here, it was like pouring effort onto something that was already beyond saving. The biggest issue is simple. Barbecue is supposed to have flavor. Barbecue is supposed to feel like time, smoke, seasoning, and patience all came together for a reason. This felt like the opposite. The meat came across as overcooked, under-seasoned, and handled like an afterthought. When you spend money on brisket and wings, you should not be working this hard to find something enjoyable. I hate leaving reviews like this, but honesty matters. I would definitely not order from Blue Barn BBQ again. If you go, the jalapeño cream corn and potato salad might make you think you made a good choice. But if you are there for brisket and wings, which should be the main event, this place was a major disappointment.

12 Smoked Wings

Ribs, Mac n cheese, mashed potatoes

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Triple (Ribs, Brisket, Pulled Pork)

Starbecks Smokehouse

3.9(152 reviews)

1.0 mi

Always great service, fresh food, and cold drinks when we stop in. Typically open seating unless…read morethere's an event dinner being held.

We used Starbucks to cater an event and everyone left fat and happy. I will say the brisket was on…read morethe drier side and I've heard it's not usually like that. All the other dishes: pulled pork, pulled chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, Mac n cheese, and corn bread were a hit. The interior is also neat and definitely pays tribute to a classic southern BBQ joint with all the lights and signs you could imagine. It's not quite at the top of BBQ places that I've tried but falls somewhere right in the middle. Juicer brisket, fattier burnt ends Will brine it to the next level!

Here's the front order and pickup counter.

The two meat and 1/3 rd rack of ribs combo

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The Other Place

3.6(17 reviews)

3.0 mi

Nothing like a great sports bar! This place has got you…read morecovered with everything.. I love about a good sports bar. They have inspiring sports memorabilia (cool autographed Jerseys, photos, and more), They have plenty of tv's for sports watching, they got good drink deals, lots of good bar food options, and heck they even have a CLAW Machine for the kids! The staff here would definitely be inducted into the Hall of Fame of serving and the vegan pizza they made us was just what my belly needed after a late night of drinks on an empty tummy! I will have to try the OTHER PLACE's... Other locations closer to home.. Cause this place was a home run!

I rarely give reviews, but our dinners were so awful that I want to warn others. First let me say…read morethat the service was fine. They handled our large party well, but our dinners were horrible. There was no sauce on my pizza, and the cheese tasted like plastic. Not sure how that could happen with mozzarella, but it tasted off. My husband's lasagna had no cheese between the layers, very little beef, and HAM in it! If you come here, I would not recommend the pizza or lasagna.

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

1.8(59 reviews)

2.3 mi

Worst service ever!!! Employees apparently run this place, and doing a horrible job!!! Had to wait…read moreat drive thru and no one there for at least 5 minutes! Only one car ahead. Then when food came, not correct. Had to go in to get rest of order, and employee very rude!!! Not sure what they are getting paid for!!! I give this Popeyes a fat big ZERO!!!

Just needed to pick up a door dash order and the doors are locked workers just sitting around doing…read morenothing pulled to the drive through no answer they close at 11 it's currently 9:30

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Marco's Pizza

3.8(18 reviews)

2.4 mi

For 20 years, Marco's has bee one of the better available pizzas in Iowa. However, our last two…read morepurchases this month have been disappointing. For some reason, the crust has extended more than 2 inches. Literally, a large portion of the pizza is just bread. Lazy workers? Bad corporate policies? I'm not sure.

Very good Pizza even delivered. Absolutely love the Philly cheesesteak pizza. Oh my daughter comes…read morefrom out of town we always order.It.

Very friendly and outgoing staff.

Cheesy Bread was delicious and HOT!

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Great flavors of Ham, Bacon, Pineapple, and Chicken with the Hawaiian Pizza!

Buffalo Wild Wings

2.2(81 reviews)

5.3 mi

The fries were dry and lukewarm. The chicken dippers were actually cold. My friend's wings were…read morecold and dry, and they tried to eat them the bones kept breaking in half. The appetizers were decent. The waitress was very nice.

The food tastes good, however you may receive less wings than what you pay for, when purchasing 15…read morewings sometimes you receive 10-14.

Buffalo Wild Wings

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Granny C.

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6 years ago

I don't know what they do to their fries but they are the best I've ever had!!!! Friends get the gyro's and love them. read more

Rose F.

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10 years ago

They are great. Great food and great service, my family and I love to go there and order it to go and are very good.

Barb R.

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7 years ago

I get a gyro for lunch. Compared to others I have had this gyro is full of meat and that yummy sauce. I love it!

Pamela S.

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6 years ago

Great gyros!! You can eat 3 to 4, they're are s fine great! The staff is very conscientious, too!

Alex C.

139

5

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7 years ago

Great gyro, fries, and shake! Staff was friendly and helpful! Will definitely be back

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