The one night in town that my wife and I could visit Patton was the one night they had an Asian food themed pop-up. I must say that this was most unfortunate because the food was very ordinary. The General Patton Chicken's chicken was okay, but far too dry to hold up with in the fried rice that surrounded it. Not a lot to say about the egg rolls either, and my wife persevered through a rather pedestrian lo mein dish. Obviously, Patton Diner was not at the height of its powers on this evening due to the very limited menu. This does leave hope that a more traditional menu would live up to its strong reputation. read more

Patton Diner - General Patton Chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Falls, Iowa

Very nice diner in downtown cedar falls with a full bar! The biscuit I had was soft and chewy rather than crusty, which I appreciated. Plenty of sausage gravy that was creamy. The BEC Sandy had plenty of egg on it and was tasty. Portions were decent but not huge. The restaurant is long and narrow so it doesn't have a lot of out of the way places. It was also brightly lit. Coffee was good and they had a good selection of premium coffee drinks as well. Service was friendly and our server checked in on us appropriately and filled coffee as needed. All in all a really nice breakfast option different from the usual. read more

Patton Diner - Biscuits N Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Falls, Iowa

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Nice old school diner decor but elevated. When you walk in the door, it really looks old school almost supper club-ish with wood paneled walls. But, turn the corner into the diner proper and you know this is going to be some good food. It's bright and airy inside with fun decorations on the walls. We ordered the Korean Chicken Sandwich (a total favorite of the Cedar Falls native) and the single smashed burger. Thumbs up to the Korean Chicken. The smash burger was OK. The fries were delicious. The iced tea was also delicious. I know that is weird to praise, but it was. The only downside to this experience is that we ordered the potstickers as an appetizer and never got them. I would return. (Apparently, breakfast and brunch is a thing here.) read more

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Darling place. Cute décor. Fun banquettes! Friendly, helpful staff. And the food was excellent. I had lightly breaded deep fried cheese curds, which were divine, with a crispy light crust over the oozy cheese - plus roasted asparagus with grano padana cheese and chives that was to die for. Mama had the avocado toast and devoured it all. One aunt had a half Cubano sandwich with a half Cobb salad and rolled her eyes with pleasure. My carnivore aunt chose the double smash burger with Gruyere, bacon, and a fried egg, and loved it. Nice coffee, drinks, and dessert selection, too. And they have shots of house made limoncello for seven bucks! Smashing place! We'll be back. read more

Patton Diner - Main dining room. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Falls, Iowa

Had my first GF breakfast sandwich in years!! The combo of eggs, sausage, arugula & bacon jam on toasted GF bread was amazing! My partner (a vegan) was accommodated - making a new minor adjustments to make an avocado toast (with picked onions & radishes) and hashbrowns. So good! Cute & friendly place in an adorable "downtown" area in Cedar Falls! 5 stars for the food & out experience! read more

This place was so cute. Even on a busy Sunday morning we were able to find a table right away. Service was great and helpful with questions. I ordered the general Patton chicken - it was a little spicy for my Midwest tastebuds, but very flavorful. I would love to eat my way through the menu. I do wish the water cups and juice cups were bigger. read more

Food was amazing and service as well, the place is very nice, clean and kind of vintage. I'll definitely go back!!! read more

Patton Diner - Food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Falls, Iowa

Drove an hour to get breakfast here. Nowhere on their website does it say they are closed on Tuesdays during the winter, nor is there a sign on the door. Door was unlocked and we started to walk in and someone came out and said they were closed on Tuesdays during the winter. I said to him that it doesn't say that on the web. He responded that it's on their google page and Facebook page. Sorry, I'm not on FB and I don't use google pages. This information should be on your website. I was looking forward to their pancakes and biscuits & gravy. Don't know when I'll be back in the area to try again. read more

Patton Diner, really great ideas when it comes to food options. The diversity of choices is a breath of fresh air for Cedar Falls. Unfortunately, the execution is a bit lacking. They are sooo close though. For example, we ordered the cheese curds, the batter looked really nice and crispy, but was much more hard and stale. Really disappointing considering the flavor was good. Another example, the kale salad looked amazing, but the was absolutely drenched in dressing, and the croutons were actually stale, like really stale. The flavors are really quite nice, but the thoughtfulness of balance was just off. Maybe it was just an off night (Friday night though, so you would expect them to be on their game) but we've eaten here a couple times now, and it's been about the same. read more

I would give zero stars if I could. Ordered the Poke bowl and it took 45 minutes to come out. I took one bite and it was FROZEN!! No wonder why it took so long they were probably waiting for it to thaw. I have never made a review of a restaurant before but it was so terrible I downloaded yelp to write this. read more

The atmosphere is cute. Just like an old spot back in the days. The seats are comfy and the staff were polite and happy. My husband had the biscuits and gravy and I had the Patton Cakes, with eggs and hash-browns. Will definitely be our Sunday breakfast spot! read more

Patton Diner - Patton Cakes with bacon, eggs and hash-browns. Orange Juice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Falls, Iowa

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Slooooooow service. If you want a coffee and piece of toast be ready for an hour and a half long visit. The food is good but also get off your phones and pay attention to your guests. read more

GREAT atmosphere, TOO MUCH bacon jam. We ate here tonight, the vibes were HIGH. Excellent space, great drinks, friendly service, very cool. For some reason - chef is going hog wild with bacon jam in a bad way. Bone marrow? Bacon jam. Diner fries? Bacon jam. Patty melt? Bacon jam. Like...what? First of all, the only thing that should MAYBE have bacon jam on it would be the fries? Maybe? They would be great without, tbh. To put the bacon jam on the bone marrow is honestly out of bounds. Too rich, richness on top of richness. Also, the toast for the bone marrow DOES NOT NEED TO BE BUTTERED/OILED. Honestly, fat on fat is gross - it's far too rich. The dish this is copying is based on the bone marrow from St. John in London. Classic dish...but they don't double up on the oil/fat. Neither should Patton. Last...bacon jam on the patty melt? Lol what? Like stop, it's comical at this point. Patty melt WOULD be fire WITHOUT the bacon jam, trust chef, trust. Honestly, stop whoever has a heavy hand with the bacon jam and this place will be open for many years to come. read more

Patton Diner - Bacon jam, too much bacon jam - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Falls, Iowa

I've been to Patton Diner a few times- I love Breakfast/Diner food. The food is okay-Portions are small. If they had hash browns it would help with that. I like the drip coffee they have. I like the vibe they are going for but wish the barstools could be moved, it feels tight/close quarters at the bar. The thing I hate the most is the 3% restaurant fee. Most people tip 20%. You don't notice it unless you read the check- feels sneaky to put it in without any notice read more

the vibe inside the diner is sooo cozy and nostalgic. you can tell all the colors, materials, artwork and interior design was perfectly selected to complement each other. it truly feels cozy and welcoming. the customer service was great and our waitress was very attentive. we ordered the cinnamon roll along with the iowa breakfast plate which was huge and good for 2 people and the B.E.C. (BEC) breakfast sandwich! everything was delicious filling and if im ever in town again, I will be back :) read more

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Loved the dinner fries for an appetizer. Drinks were perfect (not overly strong and good balance of flavors). The atmosphere was unique and fun. Service was not amazing but was in no rush. (Food and Ambiance makes up for slower service) Overall great experience!! read more

Patton Diner - Diner Fries (AMAZING) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cedar Falls, Iowa

Wow! I had the pleasure of sitting at the counter and watching that kitchen crew. Holy cow! The ebb and flow of their energy to meet the demands was so impressive. The food was amazing, the atmosphere fun and entertaining, and the service was incredible. Definitely will be back! read more

Top tier. Solid prices on the food, drinks a bit pricey but very good. Have been several times and have found the service and varied menu to be excellent. Great 70's diner vibe. Highly recommend. read more

Our first visit to Patton was a trip down memory lane. Though they have only been open a short while they have their A Game on par.

Outstanding food, good service, fair prices, thoughtful and unique menu, diner with a twist. Highly recommend! read more

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Stopped in for lunch. It's an old-fashioned diner setting. It's very charming. It has the old style diner, chairs and tables. It has the old-fashioned lunch counter with stools. The food is fantastic. And they bring you a lot of it. It's a very retro setting with music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. The wait staff is top-notch. It's very clean. The wait may be a little longer during peak lunch hours. But the food and the service are well worth the wait. Do not walk by this place looking for something better. This is it. read more

We were in Cedar Falls for a short trip, so we don't know the area well. We decided to check out Patton for breakfast, and we were so impressed! I wish that we could replicate it in our hometown in Illinois. It's a great, retro atmosphere with lots of vintage, curated items on the wall to enjoy. A lot of thought went into the details, and we really appreciated the choices that they made for the booths, the lighting, the music, etc. We loved what we ordered, and my wife almost ordered another piece of chocolate chip banana bread to take home in the car. Even the fruit cups were interesting with a slice of blood orange included. The service was also exceptional. Our server, Tyler, was friendly and attentive. The owner, Corey, also stopped by our table to check-in, so we chatted with him. By the time that we left, we genuinely wished them continued success. Overall, it was a really positive experience, and we would definitely go back - if we didn't have to drive 4 hours to get there. If you live in the area, or you're just passing through town, definitely check it out. read more

Delicious , inventive menu. Great service . Great vibe. Fair prices . Smashburger and fries were delicious .

Delicious breakfast tacos!! Able to get a gluten free version and staff was knowledgeable and helpful

It's definitely gone downhill in terms of food and customer service. I miss how good it used to be!

A 50's diner with a twist. While you can get get a smash burger and fries, you can also get Hibiscus Tea, a Korean Sando and a delighful menu. The ambience is great, the service friendly and efficient and the food was really good. read more

The food is meh. If you want a show in how not to treat your employees, sit at the counter. This is the second time I've watched the kitchen staff get treated like toddlers. The servers are adequate. It feels like they are trying to stay under the radar so kitchen guy doesn't start berating them too. Oh- and it was different people both in the kitchen and doing the yelling. I'm guessing that good people don't stay, but that's just my suspicion. read more

Dinner ambience that serves a good smash burger. As well as serving a great open faced beef sandwich that is a tasty and filling combination of beef cooked to perfection, piled over potatoes, corn, and bread with a light gravy. read more

Fantastic friendly service and robust brunch menu. We loved everything we got! Highly recommend Double smash burger and General Patton Chicken read more

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Cute little spot for a decent meal. The food isn't anything spectacular, but it's good and hot and the service is very good. The coffee is very good! For a fairly new establishment, I think they are on the right track, and I will definitely be back. read more

Retro 50's diner. Cool interior with lots of nostalgic items. All dish ware seemed authentic 50's. Fast service and friendly.

Patton's breakfast is top notch!! Tonight we just had drinks and the espresso martini is all that it's cracked up to be and more. Delish!! Spicy Bloody Mary and old fashioned are impressive as well. We really enjoyed their personnel and will be back again. read more

I love the low-key, retro 60s/70s/M*A*S*H look and feel of Patton - a great dining option in Cedar Falls! Foodies will find much to love here. The select menu items are a notch above standard diner fare: deliciously crafted burgers, extra-savory French onion soup, tender shrimp with angel hair pasta, indulgent desserts, gelato. Portions are moderate, but richly prepared and more-than-satisfying. A full bar of liquid refreshments is offered, plus a homemade pink lemonade. The service was very good, too - friendly and on point. Visit and enjoy! read more

Amazing dinner with upscale food. Everyone at our table loved their meal. Food was very reasonably priced but drinks were on the high end of cost. You definitely get what you pay for with their high end bar. Kia was our server and she did a fantastic job. She didn't over burden us and we never had an empty drink. We will definitely be back! read more

Service was good. Ambiance was good. Food was disappointing. Breakfast was a C- at best! Way overpriced for what you get! read more

I have had 2 lunches at Patton's. Even though the restaurant was not busy at all, service was slow. Food came luke warm at best for everyone at the table - both times. It was good food - tasty - but not hot or even close. I had 3 tacos today. Smallish tacos and absolutely nothing came with them. No chips, nada. There is room for improvement and I hope so, because this is a nicely decorated diner and a nice varied menu. read more

Was so excited to try when thry opened. They don't meet our expections for a diner. Their breakfast foods are all spicy. No traditional hashbrowns and lots of garlic. When asking for food without garlic they said they had none. If you like mediterranean style breakfast you might enjoy it. They were reluctant to accommodate my allergy request. So back to J's or driving to Waterloo to Perkins, Ihop or Village Inn. Sadly. I hope they add some more traditional breakfast choices and I would love to go there. It is nicely decorated. The server was doing her best. read more

Lovely diner with an amazing retro ambiance. Unique and delicious menu options with thoughtful presentation. The service was quick and all of the workers were nice. read more

I have waited a few days to write this because I wanted to make sure I did t write it "mad". We went here on Saturday November 9, had reservations for 6:00. We arrived at 5:50 and were seated right away. Ordered a drink for both my husband and I, they came out and then we waited about 20 minutes before our waiter came back. Ordered crab cakes for appetizers,we waited for about 45 minutes to get them. They were ok but really nothing special. Ordered another drink and were visiting why we watched the 2 tables beside us not get their food, I think they were on a time table and one table got their food and the other one did not. They left not happy. We waited about an hour before we got our salads. Still waited while 4 other table were filled with people. They ended up getting their food before we did and 2tables had left. We asked a waitress (not ours) McKenzie if she could check on our food. She was very pleasant and said our meal should be out soon. 1.5 hours after we ordered we finally got our food. I had ordered the salmon and my husband had ordered the steak. All very good but apparently the manager/owner was called in due to some problems. We didn't receive an apology from the owner who knew we waited for a while . We did receive a free dessert but really disappointed in the service. McKenzie was wonderful , just really disappointed with the owner /manager. read more