Very nice diner in downtown cedar falls with a full bar! The biscuit I had was soft and chewy…read morerather than crusty, which I appreciated. Plenty of sausage gravy that was creamy. The BEC Sandy had plenty of egg on it and was tasty. Portions were decent but not huge. The restaurant is long and narrow so it doesn't have a lot of out of the way places. It was also brightly lit. Coffee was good and they had a good selection of premium coffee drinks as well. Service was friendly and our server checked in on us appropriately and filled coffee as needed. All in all a really nice breakfast option different from the usual.

Nice old school diner decor but elevated. When you walk in the door, it really looks old school…read morealmost supper club-ish with wood paneled walls. But, turn the corner into the diner proper and you know this is going to be some good food. It's bright and airy inside with fun decorations on the walls. We ordered the Korean Chicken Sandwich (a total favorite of the Cedar Falls native) and the single smashed burger. Thumbs up to the Korean Chicken. The smash burger was OK. The fries were delicious. The iced tea was also delicious. I know that is weird to praise, but it was. The only downside to this experience is that we ordered the potstickers as an appetizer and never got them. I would return. (Apparently, breakfast and brunch is a thing here.)

Food was really good but service was so slow. Only go there if you are flexible on time.read more

Great service, food, and bartender. Patrons are great also! Everybody was having a great time!!!read more

Love Carpenters! The best hash browns around!! We go weekly! Don't hesitate! Great coffee from Fat…read moreCup!

My wife and I were visiting Waterloo and ate here because it was close. It was wonderful!Friendly…read morestaff, everything cooked to perfection and my wife said it was the best omelet she had ever had in a restaurant. Also, the biggest pancake ever! You will not go hungry.

Stopped by here on the way to Cedar Rapids. Hadn't been to a Maid Rite in over a decade as most of…read morethem have closed near the twin cities. We stopped by for a late lunch and there weren't a lot of people. Easy parking and not too far off the highway. Very friendly staff and courteous. Clean establishment with a little of that diner charm. We ordered a few things, maid rite (of course), kids rite, fries, nuggets. Prices were in line with fast food chains (everything has gone up in price). The food was as I remember it. The fries were crisp and hot. The sandwich was just like I remember. Brought back memories. Might have been a little drier than what I remember but it's been a long time. I would skip the cheese curds. Definitely worth the nostalgia and decent food at a reasonable price. I always look out for one on our road trips and it doesn't disappoint.

Food was ok last time I was there they did mess order up but they were busy as well can't complain…read moreto much price could be adjusted some thought was bit expensive for what it is

Breakfast was delicious - hand shredded hash brown potatoes!! So good! And the wait staff and…read moreowner are even better!! 10 out of 10! Give this small business a try - you won't be disappointed.

Some improvements needed. Have no condiments on tables. No cream/sugar for coffee, no jellies for…read moretoast. No butter packets. When asked about if they serve hot syrup with pancakes/waffles, the man made every excuse in the book as to why they couldn't do it. Gravys Diner is far better.

The service was fantastic and the entire staff very friendly…read more It was the best garden salad and rib eye sandwich I've ever had. The salad was fresh and not your typical lettuce with a cucumber thrown at it. It was a salad that you would make with love for your mama, with all the fixin's and chopped into bite size pieces.

Pork tenderloin for breakfast! Talk about breakfast of champions. We found this new-to-us place…read morewhile visiting Cedar Falls mostly because my sister is obsessed with all things Bigfoot. The decor did not disappoint on that count! The owner was super sweet and funny, and found a Bigfoot baseball cap for her while promising to get some more swag purchased soon. She had actual breakfast and gave it an A--scrambled eggs, pork sausage, hash browns with cheese (had to get some cheese in there somewhere). I'm not nearly as big a fan of traditional breakfast and I hadn't had my tenderloin fix on this trip yet. Bigfoot Betty's fit the bill. French fries were delicious too and the fresh veggie add-ons. Ain't no tenderloin like an Iowa tenderloin.

Breakfast and lunch spot serving standards: omelettes, skillets, pancakes and french toast for…read morebreakfast; sandwiches, salads, "dinner" entrees for lunch. We have only eaten there at lunchtime - with mixed reviews. The Philly Cheese Steak, Mediterranean Chicken Salad, Chicken O'Philly and Teriyaki Chicken were all given a thumbs up. Their tenderloin is pounded too thin for my preference - and it might have been commercially prepared- so they have no ability to adjust the thickness. The biggest disappointment was the hot beef sandwich. Boars Head sliced beef, instant mashed potatoes and canned gravy. Not a winner in our book. Service is fine, ambience is small town diner. Well lunch there again - just not the tenderloin or hot beef.

Very friendly staff with great services and breakfast was fabulous. had very down home feel to it.read more

I will be honest the outside of the building gave me pause as we parked. But, walking inside it…read morewas like walking into the set of CHEERS. The environment was wonderful. The cook (everyone called him 'Kevin') was so sweet to the two young women working - it's clear they work well together. The food was wonderful, we were asked about what brought us to town (clearly obvious we weren't local Probably by where/how we parked) but we were greeted, waited on and wished well as we left as if we have been coming for years. Great atmosphere where they know their regulars well, call them by their name and serve wonderful food.

Had pretty high expectations after reading other's reviews. Service was friendly and attentive…read more Food was overall good. Ham and cheese omelet was very good. You can ask for hashbrowns crispy which I liked. Pancake was disappointing. Menu says fluffy but it was flat and thin. My son said biscuits and gravy were ok. Waffles were thin but my husband enjoyed his. They serve Pepsi products.