This restaurant is right off of I-35 and is a "slice of Iowa". My family and I stop here for…read morebreakfast on a regular basis. The staff is friendly and efficient. Expect a full breakfast and they keep the coffee coming. This is a great example of rural Iowa and wholesome food and service.

It was very basic bar food I'd say. Definitely wasn't memorable. Nothing about it really stood out…read moreto me, and I definitely wouldn't take the time to recommend it to anybody

First things first. This is a dive bar. This place is a great value. I had a 16oz ribeye, baked…read morebeans, French fries and a Whiskey sour for $15! The quality of the steak was great and it was cooked to perfection. The only gripe I have is that the steak had very little flavor. If you like a great cut of meat cooked to perfection without a bunch of extra sauces/spices than this place is perfect. They have a pretty decent selection of beer and a pool table

We don't go there often but when we go we always get the ribs. Delicious. Nice employees.read more

Tanks is definitely a hidden gem! Their ribs are really great and their menu has a lot of choices…read moreand service is great!

Not wrong with it, really. I went because the reviews seemed like the kind of place I'd like to…read morehangout at. And it was a great place, just not a lot of room. I'll be surprised if the fire commissioner allows crowds of over 75 in that place. And I say that as a former firefighter, it's not a very big place. It is a cash only bar, which can get annoying because if you don't tip after every order, you'd be ignored the next time you want to order. No elbow room at the bar. The stools are very close together. I could see myself going back there, maybe in the daytime when it's slow, but I definitely wouldn't go on a Friday or Saturday night when everyone is out bar hopping

Everyone friendly joking around good lp on able to sit outside at a table while waiting for a…read morefriend check it out. Normal prices for beer

First time here and had the grilled chicken sandwich with their home made chips. Delicious!!…read more Service amazing and just an overall friendly place!! Highly recommend!!!

Battered and fried green bell peppers? I had to order them with my sandwich simply because I've…read morenever had them anywhere. I'm glad I did. They were delicious. It's very similar to the flavor of a jalapeño popper (without the bacon, cream cheese, or the heat). They have a modest sized parking lot that is a one-way. We sat at the bar and both had sandwiches. I ordered a burger but subbed out the beef patty for a chicken breast. The chicken breast was seasoned and juicy, but it actually made the American cheese on my sandwich a little too slippery. Better than the alternative, though! I would eat here again, but I might try something different next time. The menu wasn't super large, but they had enough apps, sandwiches, and burgers to choose from.

After months of raving from friends, I finally got to experience Octopus for the first time earlier…read morethis winter and immediately got the hype. I love a humble dive bar, but add live music, and that's a winning combo. Octopus GETS it and does it well. From big names to fresh faces, you're guaranteed good tunes here. They've also got late night snackies! Highly recommend stopping in. You might even get to pet a dog!

One of my fave bars to play and hang in! They dj, awesome punk and rock records with turn tables…read morebehind the bar, the staff kicks major buns, and they have a huge sound system for a fairly small bar. Free popcorn and snacks and huge selection of local and regional beers both on tap and in a bottle! The bar is owned by legendary House of Large Sizes band leader Dave Diebler who is a great story teller and will talk rock n roll with you all night! If your ever in Cedar Falls you got to stop here and get a brew, the people rule, the bar is rad and it's right on college hill!

Our dumb asses ran out of gas in what seemed to be the middle of nowhere but Google Maps guided us…read moreon a quick walk to this gem. It's a gas station with a bar in it! And what a fantastic dive bar it is! While my husband filled a gas can (which they were nice enough to loan us) and walked back to the car, I sat down for a cold one and some conversation with the delightfully surly barmaid. The Three in One really saved our day. It was a really nice surprise. I left with a souvenir coozie and a much better attitude.

Stopped for a quick lunch. Great service. Nice dive bar atmosphere with good prices. Boys…read moreenjoyed Hamms for $3.25. Decent food, fried shrimp, tenderloin and Cajun chicken were enjoyed. The artichoke chicken wasn't very flavorful and wasn't expecting chunks vs breast. Unfortunately, rating reflects cleanliness. Always concerned when the bathrooms are filthy. Is it a reflection of the kitchen?

Great food, and great service! The Bar was full, and the bartender was also waiting tables, her…read moreservice was amazing. Even with a full crowd she still refilled our drinks quickly and made sure we had everything we needed! The fried pickles are a MUST try, they are the best I've ever had anywhere in this country!

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.

Disclaimer: I was the only person there when I arrived on a Tuesday evening…read more I was in the area for work and stopped here for dinner and I was very pleasantly surprised by this place. It has the quintessential downtown bar and grill with weathered small town elements - deep and narrow store front, hardwood flooring, neon signs, large tap selection. I ordered the Billie Jo burger medium rare, and it was the best burger I've had in a long time. Toppings were fresh, cold, and crisp, fries were piping hot. Top notch!

Always a good time. Call ahead and make sure they are serving food! But whenever the grill is open…read moreit's worth a stop. My fav is the weird combo Fourth of July burger which is exactly what you love about summer. Baked beans, potato chips, hot dogs, and a hamburger it's enough for two meals and I always have leftovers! My friend got the crab Rangoon something also was yummy! It's a bar so it's dark and chill. Everyone's friendly and it's always clean.