The food was plentiful and the service was good. The food tasted a little bit sweet for my taste…read morelike it could use more spice.. I ordered a small white queso and it was almost 6 dollars so heads up the menu prices have gone up for one meal and a drink. I was out the door for like $24 plus a tip.

The food here is delicious, when they get your order right. However our experience with our server…read moreAlma tonight was very poor and disappointing. Our table witnessed Alma talking negatively about us and it added to the disappointment. Alma was working with her AirPods in taking our order, which did not come out correctly and only checked on our table one time after we received our food and all of our drinks were empty.

Love getting a large Lighthouse special and having a few beers with our condo friends.read more

Fantastic, unassuming cocktail lounge with phenomenal pizza! The Saturday night we were there the…read moreplace was pretty full but were fortunate to score one of the 3 remaining empty tables. The music was great too, though this may be due to the regulars having good taste in music and dialing up the TouchTunes jukebox. The mural/signage that graces the front of the building is fantastic too. Before you go: Lighthouse Lounge is cash only. On the unlikely chance you don't fill up on pizza and beer, there's a Dairy Queen right across the street. Thank You for the terrific 'za Lighthouse Lounge!

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!

I had a burrito, which was an average burrito without exceptional flavor. My husband had a Shukos…read more(pronounced shoo-coze, which means dirty fingers). It was the highlight of the meal, with an excellent sauce and cabbage on it. He chose to skip the ketchup and mustard, and was glad he did. The green sauce is the hot sauce, which is not what we were told, so my mouth lit up for a while, unexpectedly. The French fries were quite different. They were soft and tasted like fresh potatoes. They were not overwhelmed by the cooking oil. We both enjoyed those. I am guessing that the owner was our wait staff. He was very pleasant and nice and told us the story about the street food and "dirty fingers". There is an attached store that includes south-of-the-border (Guatemalan??) planters and other things.

It's actually Guatemalan not Mexican, but yelp doesn't have a Guatemalan category... Grocery,…read morePanadería, restaurant on the weekends, will be expanding out service hours for restaurant food. BYOB. Great food, friendly and fun atmosphere.

Downtown Waterloo has some interesting bars and Karma is no exception. Came in here on Christmas…read morenight after family stuff to meet some friends. The place was pretty empty besides a few people at the bar. The bar is nice, lots of seating at the bar and tables surrounding it, there is a TV and a Jukebox and a room off to the side with a pool table. Drinks are pretty cheap and they only take cash! I was a little disappointed, I wanted a vodka soda but they didnt have soda water. The bartender was super fun and friendly and hooked me up with a different drink. They also have great coffee and espresso! Some of the patrons were a bit rude, clanking their glasses for service and calling the bartender names other than her own but other than that they really didnt cause too many problems-besides maybe their choices in music. I probably wont find myself back at Karma unless the same bartender is working!! But if your looking for a low key spot for a drink in downtown Waterloo, Karma does its job!

Always a good meal here since I was a little kid. Gotta get those tug boats, hot beers, or country…read morefriend steaks. Yummy, yummy. Staff is the same people for the past 30 years. Same atmosphere inside as well. Grab a beer at the bar or sit in a booth and enjoy good Midwest food.

Greatest specials in the Cedar Valley. They cannot be beat. Also, had some of the best service I…read morehave ever had. It's a great atmosphere for any type of special occasion or just a casual night out. Signed JHans.

Applebee's at 2780 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo, IA 50702 delivered a true 5 star plus experience and…read morereminded me why simple comfort food, done right, still wins. I ordered the 6 ounce sirloin and it came out looking like it actually mattered to somebody in the kitchen. The steak was cooked just right, juicy, and full of that clean, grilled flavor that hits you on the first bite. Not over salted, not drowned in sauce, just a solid, well seasoned sirloin with a nice sear that gave it that little edge of char you want. For a 6 ounce portion, it felt generous because it was thick, tender, and did not taste like it had been sitting under a heat lamp. The sides were the real surprise in the best way. The broccoli was bright green, fresh, and cooked to that perfect point where it is still crisp but not raw. It tasted clean and lightly seasoned, like it was meant to balance the plate instead of being an afterthought. The mac and cheese was straight comfort. Creamy, rich, and smooth, with that warm cheesy bite that makes you slow down and enjoy it. The portion was more than enough, and it held its texture instead of turning into a greasy mess. Then there was the salad, which honestly tied the whole meal together. Fresh greens, crisp toppings, and everything tasted like it had just been prepped. Nothing wilted, nothing soggy. It added that cool, clean crunch that made the plate feel complete. Overall, the flavor, freshness, and portions were outstanding. This meal felt filling without feeling heavy, and every part of the plate tasted like it was made with care. If you are in Waterloo and you want a reliable, satisfying meal that tastes better than you expect, this Applebee's absolutely earns a strong recommendation.

I should have walked back out the door when we arrived. Not a good first inpression. Place did not…read morelook clean and inviting and the staff was not dressed appropriately and manager did not have clean clothes on. I ordered a sirloin medium rare and came to my table rare and the sides dishes were not hot. I did not feel comfortable sending it back so I ask for takeout box and took it home to finish cooking. one star rating for this place is too flattering.