Throw back dive bar for sure!! Not as expected for Main Street Cedar Falls, and not really a local…read moreneighborhood stop. There were 2 guys playing cards but the rotating group of young, drunk 20 somethings- screamed that we were in the place. Bottles of beer were $3- all beer for $3. Getting drunk cheap appeared easy to do. If you forgot what a smoke filled bar smells like- this place will take you right back to that smell- pretty sure the paneling is original and every pour absorbed the lost smells.

So I know this bar is not the classiest place you will ever stroll into...but you should be…read moreguaranteed a good time. (or maybe that is just my perception) I love this place for many reasons: 1.) The bartender (that I believe no longer works there but I still love her, Katie.) The reason I went there so much. 2.) Good stiff drinks that are cheap 3.) Pool tables 4.) Juke Box that plays Janis Joplin, David Bowie and other generally good songs (when your drunk) 5.) SALTY popcorn that taste amazing aka "crack" 6.) mini pitchers 7.) being allowed to dance around with my shoes off 8.) usually not crowded 9.) "Talk Sex with Sue" would be playing on the TV 10.) annoying frat boys got kicked out by the bartender for being annoying 11.) etc. 12.) etc.

Great small town sports bar with great food and reasonably priced drinks. Wait staff was great and…read moreservice was quick! They accommodated a large reunion party with amazing bar service - I hope everyone tipped her well. We had sandwiches that were tasty and generous portions. Highly recommend a stop at Costas when you are in Fairbank!

Only had one meal there. Food was about average ...but nothing that made me want to return…read more Service was fast and friendly.

This has the potential to be a very nice cocktail spot. The space is lovely and was perfect on a…read morequiet Sunday night for catching up with friends. The cocktails we ordered from the menu were good and looked classy. I would urge bar staff to learn to make classic cocktails as well as their signature drinks. We were told they couldn't make a daiquiri because they didn't have a blender. I'm looking forward to going back again when we're in town visiting family and am looking forward to seeing it mature into a Cedar Falls staple for us.

Located in the historic Black Hawk Hotel in downtown Cedar Falls. Bar Winslow has a cozy atmosphere…read moreand excellent handcrafted cocktails. Jess made our old fashioneds just the way we like them. They also have craft beer and a limited selection of wine. Perfect for date night or girl's night out.

Awesome joint! Great Deere selection and solid mixed drinks. Good service. Awesome vibe!!read more

Old tavern style with craft beer taps! 24 taps with a lot of Iowa breweries. The 5 and dime feel-…read moregreat old beer signs, vintage decor and friendly bartender (Ben).And it's clean!! Not a gnat or fruit fly in the house- and that is important!

I recently visited the cypress lounge after many years of being away, I was blown away by the…read morecomplete remodel and updates. The bartenders were all friendly and quick to give us drinks. We played pool and a few rounds of darts. The atmosphere was great! We will definitely be back soon.

Cypress is under new management and reopened as of the end of June. Today is the first time I have…read morebeen back in since then. The place has been brightened up which is nice and the bathrooms have been mostly been updated. But the prices of alcohol have not only doubled but they got rid of one of their pool tables. The music had changed to more of what you would hear in a club and makes the floor vibrate. Their are more tables and chairs then they know what to do with. Because of all the new chairs and tables it makes it hard to shoot pool at all. If they rotated the pool table it probably would not be a problem. There was also a bartender that stopped in who continued to vape in the bar, but was not on the clock. And their were also customers vaping with no one stopping them. There was also a dog that was brought in who the bartender seemed to know because she squatted and greeted with lots of pets. I have no clue if she washed her hands after that, especially since they now serve chads pizza.

Busch Light in a can...$2. Free music selection...$0…read more Mix of country, rock, and minimal BS... I'll take that.

This is the coolest bar I've ever been to in Iowa, if not one of the coolest bars I've ever been…read moreto- PERIOD! The Sanity Room takes "theme" bar to a whole new level. There is a state mental facility outside of Independence, Iowa, and hence the theme of the Sanity Room. But don't think it's cold and creepy. No. The owners have gone to great lengths to make this an inviting place complete with the unique chairs, private small booths, and kitschy motto signs surrounding the place (one of my faves: "I can only please one person per day. Today I choose me."). They serve shots in pill bottles and syringes, and the staff will even make you don a patient gown, sit in the old hospital bed (vintage and they claim it came from the state hospital), and then administer the shots while wearing a doctor's coat. Genius! After you are vaccinated, you get a sticker. As if the booze wasn't awesome enough! And let's talk about the booze. This is a full bar that also features some great craft and local beers, as well as a local wine. Iowa wine, you ask? It was by far the best I sampled and I bought a bottle. Yeah, you can buy their stock too, if they have enough. As for specialty cocktails? Look no further than the bloody mary made with Chardonnay. That's right, I said the bloody mary is made with wine. And it's delicious. Since wine doesn't have as much alcohol as vodka, you might have to drink a lot to get the same effect, but with a taste like this you won't mind. The Sanity Room does seem to be a work in progress as they only have one unisex bathroom but they are working on more accommodations. Still, it's small so you can't imagine there would ever be a long line. It also sits in the back of an antique store, so blink and you might miss it. I know we did the first time we walked by, but the second time we took a chance and walked in and I am so glad we did! There's even a back patio area that overlooks the Wapsipinican River. The only bad thing would be that there are no TVs in the Sanity Room. I question if this would change the integrity of the bar, as it might compromise the theme and inviting nature. But I am a sports nut and there would be nothing better than belly up at the bar, drinking a glass of La T Da & watching the game! Seriously, if you're ever in Independence and you don't stop in here, you're missing out. I can't wait to get back and get my dose of Sanity!

Such a great name for the town that includes the mental hospital. Eclectic, fun decor and the…read moreowner/managers obviously love their work! A deck in the back gives a nice view of the Wapsie River, and an antique shop with all sorts of fun things, from tools to quilts. Thanks for the hospitality!

Friday night busy but they had the routine down. Have an outdoor pool table and seating area kinda…read morecool.

We stopped to watch Michigan in the college World Series. Jedd was the bartender, he's very great…read moreguy, he had some great stories. When in the area of Waterloo Iowa try and stop in. Cheers!!