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    Rodney's Kitchen

    4.8 (94 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    RODNEY'S KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Matt C.

    The ambiance is not great nothing grand to speak of but the was amazing hot fresh chicken. This place must be busy during the week because we were the only ones there on a Saturday afternoon. This place needs support

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    Shanelle A.

    I went to a graduation in Cedar Falls, IA and stopped here on the way back home. This food was delicious and the owner was polite with fast service. It's a nice little hole in the wall but a gem. Clean and welcoming. I'll definitely visit when I go back to IA. Check it out! No problem parking, fast, and delicious.

    Shrimp po boy
    Kim M.

    Rodney is the owner, operator, and chef. Everything is made to order--hot and fresh, quality ingredients. Shrimp po boy was outstanding. Order at the counter and food will be brought to you.

    Good home cooking

    Great Food I Love this place! Owner is very friendly and feels like home when you walk in the door.

    2 piece chicken w/fries

    Visiting from out of town. Walked in and ordered (didn't realize at the time) the person we ordered with was also the chef. We made great conversation that he has been in business for 8 years. Very professional and though other people had ordered just before us the food did not take long. Nice music is played in the background with ample seating. Our food came out (both ordered 2 piece chicken w/fries) wow it was delicious and hot. Nice spot to come back to when we visit.

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    3 months ago

    Fast response on my pick up order, amazing food. Even better customer service. If you're visiting the Waterloo area, its a must!

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    9 months ago

    Food was great. Portions were hardy. Customer service was incredible! Some of the best food I've had. You need to go!

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    8 months ago

    The BEST fried chicken I have ever eaten. The food was fast, hot, and delicious. Friendly atmosphere and very clean. A terrific find!

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    2 years ago

    Stopped for lunch. I had brisket burger and wife had the chicken. Both were very good. Would definitely eat here again!

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food and service!!!! Would recommend the Brisket Burger. Fries are the best in Iowa!!

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    2 years ago

    The food is awesome and my favorite is the Philly. Rodney is a great cook, server, and store owner and the restaurant is kept clean.

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    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!

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    Can't believe I'm the first to review this place. It's fantastic. Small place run by just one lady…read moreI believe. Sat down and quickly had our order taken. I got the cevapi and my wife had the roasted chicken with potatoes and vegetables. Complementary beef and noodle soup came out which was delicious in the chilly morning. Not long after our orders came out with fresh baked bread and a Bosnian coleslaw type dish, both fantastic. Bread was soft and flavorful, coleslaw was crisp, refreshing and acidic which paired perfectly with our mains. The Cevapi were plentiful and cooked perfectly, still juicy, the bread soaked up all the juice. And the sauce was a house made sour cream and it goes really well with it. The roasted chicken was perfectly cooked, not overdone but still tender and juicy, and the vegetables went nicely with it. Nothing fancy, just very well done Bosnian home cooking. Can't wait to go back.

    From the owner: We are an authentic Bosnian restaurant, prepared by a Bosnian lady that has been cooking in…read morerestaurants for decades, she loves cooking and it shows in her food. We are new owners of this amazing restaurant. Owning a restaurant was a dream I had with my father, but we weren’t able to attain it before he passed, so now I am here with my partner Medo to make everybody happy with food. Full bellies, bring smiles, and we need more of those. We have Indoor and outdoor seating. Bring your friends, your family or come alone, laid-back friendly environment, dine in or carry out.

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