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    Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

    3.3 (56 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Famous Dave's in Cedar Falls, IA
    Gene H.

    Always a favorite, local staple of ours. It's been awhile since we had been to Famous Dave's as our recent stops have been TripleD restaurants. The menu has changed....some good, ; some disappointments. The Hawaiian Flat Bread appetizer was outstanding and I had the Burnt Ends and Ribs dinner both nicely done! The Mrs generally gets the BBQ Chicken and did so once again, as good as ever! The selection of sides is now missing the green beans and the apple versions which were two of the ones that we really liked. They also changed up the cornbread which now has the more traditional square cut pan shape rather than the cupcake looking presentation.....have to reserve judgment on the tastes between the two as I generally bring that home for breakfast the next morning and I haven't tried the new version yet.

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    1 year ago

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    1 year ago

    The brisket sandwich was good. I really like the mashed potatoes. It was a self serve, but your order was brought to your table.

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    3 years ago

    Find a hair in my food they treat me like shit horrible place to eat bad service. Never got here go to cross the street to Starbeck's

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    That's what we like to hear! Thanks for stopping by.

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    Thanks Yvette! Glad you enjoed. :)

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    5 years ago

    Friendly service. Garbage food. Gelatinous brisket, dehydrated pulled pork, cold fries. Poorly plated. Will never be back.

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    Average BBQ place with ok food. Nothing too special, and food was served somewhat cold. Staff was friendly though.

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    Burnt end sandwich again. It is fantastic! Hope to see you soon

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    7 years ago

    Great food excellent service wings are better than Buffalo wild wings. Our waiter was excellent prompt with drinks and very kind great food.

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