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    Awesome, low key, chill place. Fun hole in the wall. They have a large selection of stouts on hand. Great place.

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    This is a nice little hidden gem. A great low-key place to get drinks. The staff is always friendly.

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    Unique, awesome variety of beer, best margaritas, and exceptional staff. My favorite Lounge by far in the Cedar Valley.

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    Great beer/scotch selection, free jukebox, with a 70's retro type feel. Depending on who is bartending the service is kind of slow/lousy.

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    1850 Patio & Grill - Buffalo chicken wrap and crab cake sandwich

    1850 Patio & Grill

    3.5(50 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    We were in town for a tournament and looked up local food. 1850 popped up with mixed reviews and…read moreI'm really glad we went. The ambiance is really balanced no matter what the occasion. Our Bartender was wonderful, knowledgeable and quick. we listened to him answer questions constantly while balancing overall operations. Food: Brunch menu - B&Gs 10/10, Breakfast platter 9/10 Regular lunch menu - 1850 chicken sandwich was phenomenal and added the honey/bourbon sauce 10/10 worth the extra for the sauce Drinks: Full bar and a specialized menu, best part was coffee being available. The service really set this place apart and the food was tied for first with it. We will be back when we are in town.

    We were seated before two other tables -- one party of two and one party of five -- yet both were…read morehelped before us. I've honestly never felt so invisible at a restaurant. We sat there with no greeting, no water, nothing. We were actually about to leave and head to Culver's when the gentleman who seated us noticed we still hadn't been acknowledged. He immediately stepped in to help, got drinks started, apologized for the delay, and even offered us a complimentary appetizer because of the lack of service. The appetizer was great, and his kindness completely changed the tone of the experience. He ended up taking our order and delivering our food as well. His attentiveness and genuine care were superb. Unfortunately, the meal itself was disappointing. We usually order the Reuben but decided to try the 1850 chicken sandwich this time. It arrived barely warm, looked unappealing, and the chicken was quite dry. Honestly, I probably would have enjoyed Culver's more. That said, the gentleman who took care of us made all the difference. I wish I had gotten his name because he truly deserves recognition. I left nearly a 20% tip because of him and honestly wish I could have left more. You have an absolute gem working for you. We'll likely be back, though not quite as confidently next time. Hopefully this was just an off lunch.

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    1850 Patio & Grill - Beet Salad w/o bacon

    Beet Salad w/o bacon

    1850 Patio & Grill - French Fries - came with BBQ

    French Fries - came with BBQ

    1850 Patio & Grill - Fried Cheese Curds - sweet & spicy sauce and an extra side of ranch

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    Fried Cheese Curds - sweet & spicy sauce and an extra side of ranch

    SingleSpeed Brewing - Biscuits & Gravy

    SingleSpeed Brewing

    4.0(193 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Fantastic beer selection. Excellent food. Reasonable prices. Single speed checks all the boxes!…read more I've stopped at Single Speed several times when passing through, and always enjoyed the experience. The flatbread is huge--at least two meals' worth--as are the salads. Beer's available in full pours, half pours, and flights, so it's easy to sample a few in one sitting. And don't miss the specials--especially inventive soups. There's plenty of seating options, too--a nice patio, bar stools, and a couple rooms full of tables and booths. Cheers!

    This property is enormous, and I imagine it would be a really great place for a family reunion or…read moregathering! There is ample space inside and out, and it's all very open and clean, though the inside dining areas are separated into large rooms, which I think would help with noise control when it's busy. We visited around 7:45 on a Friday evening in August and found it remarkably not crowded, but they have another location in Cedar Falls that probably draws a larger crowd. We were at the Waterloo location, which probably caters to a lot of business people and business travelers during the week. We ordered a lot of food for two people, and it was all excellent, but I rate this cool place four stars because all the food came out of the kitchen at once and we were totally overwhelmed. If it had been paced, I think we could have pulled it off, and as travelers, we couldn't really take leftovers with us to have another day. Our server was extremely helpful and patient helping me understand their beverage selections. I enjoy a good cocktail or a glass of good wine, but my beer tastes are even more limited, but SingleSpeed offered up the perfect solution: the SingleSpeed-a-rita. This is made with their Ring Around the Gose, tequila, agave, and lime juice. That hit the spot on a hot Friday night in Iowa!

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    SingleSpeed Brewing - Indoor at SingleSpeed Brewing

    Indoor at SingleSpeed Brewing

    SingleSpeed Brewing - Pulled Pork

    Pulled Pork

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    Amigos Mexican Restaurant

    Amigos Mexican Restaurant

    4.0(61 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    It's been awhile since I've updated my review on Amigos…read more.. Update from our latest visit tonight as it's been awhile since I've posted and we've been here a number of times. The Panther Burrito has become my go to as it's packed with steak, chicken, shrimp, chorizo, rice, and smothered in cheese. The new Birria items were interesting and the Mrs ordered up The Quesabirra which she said were pretty good but she liked other places versions better. The Margaritas always hit the spot too, we had the lime, a raspberry and our friend had a strawberry version. Service was fast and friendly, the place had gotten a mild face-lift since we'd been in last and it looks quite nice!

    We were staying nearby and needed dinner on the Sunday night at the end of a holiday weekend. Not…read moremuch was open nor convenient to this area. We were seated promptly and were served chips and salsa (just ok) but then no one waited on us despite the fact that there were many workers milling around. Actually most of them were transfixed watching the Mexico - USA soccer game on the TVs. Eventually we flagged someone over. I started with a banana daiquiri - not your typical drink at a Mexican joint but it was $3 cheaper than their margaritas... it was quite tasty. I then ordered their two enchiladas combo (one cheese & one ground beef) which was good but nothing special - actually their red sauce was not my favorite. My wife got a platter with an enchilada, a burrito and a tostada - she described it as solid. Prices were typical. I would not rush back.

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    Amigos Mexican Restaurant - Carne asada

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    Whiskey Road Tavern & Grill - Honey Garlic Edamame

    Whiskey Road Tavern & Grill

    4.2(305 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    when we were rejected by another restaurant nearby, this restaurant took us in with open arms. Even…read morethough they were very busy. Thank you for the wonderful meal. We really enjoyed our experience.

    American Four of us…read morewere working in the area and wanted a decent dinner so we headed over to Whiskey Road. The place was medium full- that is to say, it was not totally jam packed. We got a table with no issue. Waitress arrived with and we got started with some drinks and apps. Honey garlic edamame was different and very good, queso dip was standard fare. For cocktails, we were all over the place: beers, wine and one guy had some whiskey. Frankly, I forgot what the others had but I ended up with a steak, which was fine. A second round of drinks and we were pretty much done with dinner - but we still had a decent amount of drinks left- and that is sort of when we started feeling rushed by the waitress. She asked a few times while we still had our entrees "if we wanted anything else" - which we felt was odd - it did not come across like "are you satisfied", it was more like do you want the bill? Weird vibe. We discussed it among ourselves that maybe she needed to get out and we were her last table but she came round again asking if we wanted the check and my buddy asked her is she was heading out and actually said no- she was there for a few hours more... so the whole thing was perplexing. Anyway, food was good- prices were average. Service was interesting. Maybe your experience will be better. Street parking

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    Whiskey Road Tavern & Grill - Inside dining area

    Inside dining area

    Whiskey Road Tavern & Grill - Smothered Chicken Dinner

    Smothered Chicken Dinner

    Whiskey Road Tavern & Grill - Back bar inside

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    Back bar inside

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