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    Lava Lounge

    4.4 (9 reviews)
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    13 years ago

    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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    11 years ago

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

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    9 years ago

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

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    14 years ago

    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

    1850 Patio & Grill

    3.5
    (50 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    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.

    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.

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    Beet Salad w/o bacon
    Beet Salad w/o bacon
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    French Fries - came with BBQ
    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

    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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    Indoor at SingleSpeed Brewing
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    Pulled Pork
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    El Patron Mexican Restaurant

    El Patron Mexican Restaurant

    4.1
    (69 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    This place is so good. I literally drove my teenage daughter 3.5 hours from our house to come back…read moreand she 100% agrees that it is worth the drive. Their Birria tacos are amazing. She absolutely loves the Chipotle Shrimp Salmon. We love the nachos, the taquitos, and the chimichangas. There is probably more but I've only been here twice and at some point I have to stop eating. They are super friendly and the atmosphere is perfect. Definitely will make the 7 hour round trip again just to eat here. Go here.

    Until yesterday, June 30, 2026 I would have given El Patron a 5-star rating. Unfortunately, my bad…read moreexperience left me feeling hurt and unwilling to return. I was with a group of 12 who came in for my birthday lunch. Our table didn't have napkins for our drinks so because no waiters were close by, I went to the bar thinking I could get some napkins without bothering our waitress or other waiters. There wasn't a stack of napkins on the bar (as many other places have) but I noticed some napkins on a lower shelf behind the bar. I took a few and returned to our table. Just as we began to sip our margaritas an employee (manager or owner?) came up to me and accused me of breaking a small decorative piece of pottery! There's absolutely no way I broke the piece! I'm an honest person and if I'd broken something I would have noticed it or heard it break, apologized and offered to pay for it! I was very offended by the nasty accusatory tone that was used toward me. Needless to say our group will take our business elsewhere. There are may other good Mexican restaurants in our area that treat their customers politely!

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    Colorful decor
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    Chips & Salsa
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    Cool metal artwork

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