Fantastic beer selection. Excellent food. Reasonable prices. Single speed checks all the boxes! 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! read more

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This property is enormous, and I imagine it would be a really great place for a family reunion or gathering! 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! read more

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The ambiance here is cool -- it has a trendy, fun vibe and seems like a great place to hang out. We actually went a few years ago and the food was fabulous, which is why we were excited to come back with a larger group last night. Unfortunately, the food this time around was mediocre at best for everyone at the table. The self-service concept works in theory, but it didn't seem to work as well in practice. I ordered the street tacos with fries, but my meal was brought out with a salad instead. Not a big deal -- mistakes happen. I politely mentioned that I had ordered fries and asked if he could bring those instead. The server told me he needed to go back and "check" that I had actually ordered fries. Five minutes later he returned with ice-cold fries and no explanation. My street tacos were very *meh.* Disappointing. Overall, it's still a cool spot aesthetically, but the food and service didn't live up to the hype or the prices. read more

The food here is good, and it is a huge location so you can sit at a communal table or a separate high top. Girlfriend had the Nashville hot fries. She had had them before and they were great, and a TON of food. I had the biscuits and gravy and the gravy had just enough spice and flavor to it to make it interesting. Biscuits were thick and tasty as well. Not a huge portion, but enough. The bacon was pretty average though. Not thick cut or anything. The beers here are the real story though. All their beers are great! If you're in Waterloo, it is definitely worth checking out. read more

SingleSpeed Brewing - Biscuits and gravy on the brunch menu - Beer Bar Near Me - Waterloo, Iowa

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Food is great here, loved the wings, Amish pretzel is very different excellent mustard and beer cheese. Nachos were great. Bar tender was very attentive and a great server. The place is really unique old wonder bread factory left lots of cool things for the the bakery. read more

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Another bike ride & another tasty stop! We shared nachos & they were really loaded! You needed more chips! Friend's tenderloin was good but very big! He only ate 1/2. Others Unami burger was just a standard burger with good fries. The charcuterie board was pretty & flavorful. A salad was huge! Everyone enjoyed their beers. I was disappointed no kombucha on tap--just cans. Ordering on line is annoying & a bit confusing. We had a group of 16 & some folks paid for others and some double ordered by accident. Fortunately they quickly corrected everything! The place is bright, light & welcoming. The wait staff was pleasant. You'll enjoy this brewery--a pleasant stop! read more

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Great menu and service. Tons of delicious options for anyone for food and drinks. Open, airy, and clean.

An all-around good brewery with tasty bar food options. The interior is quite spacious.

Just as serious about their food as they are with their drinks, this restaurant was a pleasant surprise for brunch. One of the things that definitely makes this easy to go to as a group is the way that you can collaborate on the meal as a table and even split payment all through their website. This also helps to avoid any confusion and surprises as all the people at the table are able to verify the order. The food here was great from start to finish, definitely arranged well for social media posts with good plating and lots of colors. The flavors were also good, as the design of each dish was pretty obvious and the main ingredient really shined and was supported by the other elements of the dish. In particular, the board with the deconstructed michelada had a lot of interesting contrasts and bold flavors with each option. The mustard and pickles helped to cut through the fattiness of the pork on the cubano flatbread. The lightly toasted bread gave a nice contrast to the tenderness of the pulled pork. The fluffiness of the buttermilk biscuits really provided a nice and airy base for the creamy gravy where the sage provided a nice elevated flavor. Overall, great flavors, great textures, and great service make this my top priority for visiting again next time I'm in the area. read more

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Gnarly nachos, normally comes with candied jalapeños (which are awesome), but i subbed for fresh. Really really good huge portion, definitely enough for two for a meal, or more than that for an appetizer. Ditto in terms of portion size for the bahn mi fries--they are incredible. So fresh and so much flavor. Beer is always great. We had whirled wide haze (ipa), which we like. Sit and order at the bar if you don't like Q-code ordering (and the bartenders are awesome). read more

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This place is great. Awesome interior brewery. A+ patio. The beer flights are tasty and a great way to try their different brews: from light to dark beers, including hazy IPAs. One of the best pork tenderloin sandwiches I've had. A must try. Friendly staff as well. read more

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Service was great and so was the food. We had the nachos and the cauliflower. The Bloody Mary and the tip the cow mint were also really good. It's nice that they serve liquor/cocktails as well. read more

SingleSpeed Brewing - Nachos and cauliflower. Both were delicious! - Beer Bar Near Me - Waterloo, Iowa

Great food, even better service! Tour of the brewery was a very cool bonus. I highly recommend this historically preserved, but modern updated gem. read more

We are fairly regular customers at Singlespeed and always enjoy the food, but today was A++. Everything was cooked to perfection, and those Bahn Mi fries may be the best food item I've ever had at Singlespeed. Well done!! read more

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The service on a Thursday night was way below par and it wasn't because RAGBRAI was in Cedar Falls. If I could give it a rating of zero stars I would. After placing our order I asked our server how long it would be until we received our food. The server said I'll check and came back a few minutes later. She said "yours is up and should be here soon." Finally 40 minutes later our lukewarm food was served. The excuse we were given was that the cook staff were calling in sick and they didn't have anyone to help. read more

Drinks are always top notch and the food never disappoints. I come here every time I pass through the area. Check them out!

The ordering system is so smooth!!! We have been searching for the perfect stop in NE Iowa on our way back to Des Moines. This is the spot. The service was amazing and everything we ate was superb. We have an EV and charged our car while we ate! read more

Great atmosphere, delicious food, awesome Iowa beer. We were looking for a nice spot for lunch before an afternoon of theatre at UNI and we were not disappointed. This was my husband and I's first outing without our daughter since before she was born and it was so nice to have a meal together in such a fun environment! It almost made me feel like we were on vacation... the way they repurposed this old building is really impressive! We shared the nachos and the fish & chips, both of which were delicious. I could tell the fish was friend fresh by its satisfying crunch. We also had a few varieties of beers and they were all great. I highly recommend this brewery. It is not just about the beer here. read more

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Interesting menu and nice people working there. Not all the seats in the house are super comfortable, and when it's busy it can be ridiculously loud and difficult to have a conversation. I'm not a beer drinker but the people I've been there with have enjoyed the beers they've tried. read more

Such a great space! Historic industrial style atmosphere, great in-house brewed beers and interesting menu of excellent food options. Staff is always friendly and service is fast. So happy we have such a place here in the cedar valley! My favorite is the Umami burger! The blend of meat and seasoning is at once unique and familiar. The taste is superb. We always look forward to new beer offerings and especially the sour series which just keeps getting better! read more

Great atmosphere and food and drinks. A fun place to gather and hang out with friends. read more

I came here over the summer but didn't get a review down. I had the nachos and thought they were too spicy so I was afraid to come back for dinner, unsure what I would get. I decided I'd get the burger but instead I came after dinner. I had the lavender hazy beer. I wasn't a complete fan, I had the whirled wide haze last time and it was amazing. Then I had zach's mexican donuts beer, with a great coffee taste. I had the kitchen sink cookies with ice cream as well. The cookies were fresh and hot and great mixed with the ice cream. The coffee beer was a great after dinner beer and the cookies and ice cream were perfect with it. I am so glad I came back and had the cookies with the coffee beer. So amazing. read more

SingleSpeed Brewing - The kitchen sink cookies and vanilla ice cream. So good - Beer Bar Near Me - Waterloo, Iowa

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Great food, great ambiance, and great beer! Everything is ordered via the QR code at your table. It's a little tedious bc we had a big party and one person was paying, but it worked out great and everything was delivered perfectly and quickly. I had the ranch cauliflower dish and it was excellent! The cauliflower could have been cooked a little bit more, but overall a great combination of flavors. I stole a chicken wing from my friend and it was perfect - juicy and crispy. The beer was also fantastic. Great for groups! Building and bathrooms were clean. Overall great experience. Great for groups! read more

Good bar food. Pretzels and sauces are definitely a must order with a good selection of beers, both their rotational specials and their well rounded classics. read more

In Waterloo for Irish Fest. Saw brewery sign and stopped in on a Friday. Wow. GREAT ambience! Wide open area with plenty of indoor seating. Different areas to chill inside and a spacious, covered outdoor area. Former Wonder Bread Bakery building. Pulled a flight. Wound up getting a growler of River to River Pils. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Don't know when I'll get back (I'm in Chicago), but I'm definitely going back. Comfortable vibe. Check it out. read more

After a long trip from a Ohio due to a family emergency we were hungry! We checked into our hotel and asked the nice girl working where her favorite place to eat was and she pointed us in this direction. We arrived on Saturday around 7:40 pm with absolutely no wait and were able to be seated right away. The seating consists of long tables with benches which was fine because they have space between dining parties marked off due to covid. Staff was all wearing masks. The waitress didn't make us feel rushed and got us water to sip on while we looked over the menu (provided by QR code on the table) The building is an old bread factory and we really appreciated the repurposing of it while leaving a lot of what I assume are the original details. It's beautiful. BF ordered the pulled pork with fries and pasta salad and I ordered the chicken and waffles. The food was good but the chicken was a bit tough and I MAY have overdone it with the hot sauce. If I could suggest anything it would be to pound the chicken flat before cooking so it's evenly breaded and cooked, I think it would've been five stars then! BF enjoyed his meal but didn't give a lot of feedback, it was a long day, but he ate it all. We are only here for a short time but I would eat here again. *** update: we returned the next night and you MUST order the fish and chips, it was amazing!!! read more

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Starting off, the ambiance of this place was amazing. It has a rustic yet fancy feel almost as if it were a bar but also a five star restaurant. It's also super open inside almost like a warehouse so you don't feel like the place is ever crowded. I decided to get a flight of beer since I'd never been here before. It was really nice to get to try out so many! As far as the food, I got their pretzel appetizer. I wasn't the biggest fan of the cheese dip because the texture and taste was just not my cup of tea. I also got a cheeseburger and fries. The burger was just an average tasting burger but the fries were so delicious and crispy! The staff was also very attentive and helpful when it came to recommending things that we should try! read more

SingleSpeed Brewing - Beer Bar Near Me - Waterloo, Iowa

5/5 stars for the retail service. We stopped in here to get some 6-packs from their cooler near the hostess area. Young ladies working were very friendly and even went back to the brewing area to grab my SIL a six-pack of a special release sour that wasn't stocked. She was thrilled they still had the flavor available. Restaurant was pretty busy (we had to walk through to exit). Masks required until you're seated. Recommend. read more

A great new brewery in the Cedar Valley for bikers, walkers, and vehicle customers to attend. Inside and outside seating that allows for different atmospheres for all. We chose to sit outside and had a great view with a nice summer day breeze. The sample flights were good and plentiful (did not like the pink sour Gracie though). Chose our favorite samples to have as drafts. Nice and cold and the prices were pretty good. The restroom area was very clean and set up in a separate area. Loved the way they have the bathrooms set up with a large hand washing area for all right out side the bathrooms instead of inside. Will return here to try their new brews next time I'm in town. Good work bringing some fun to the drinking scene in the Cedar Valley. read more

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Good food with plenty of menu options and decent service. Have been there a few times and would definitely recommend.

The meal was decent, but it was 'just a burger'. The blueberry compote was good, but the goat cheese was pretty blah and the burger didn't stand out at all. I wasn't expecting the Brussels to be deep fried to a burnt crisp. I ordered sprouts instead of fries for a healthy vegetable side instead of fries. Honestly I think they were just as grease packed as french fries. The kombucha was fantastic though. One of the best I've had. I would go back for that alone. I will order something different from the food menu. read more

SingleSpeed Brewing - Burger with blueberry compote and goat cheese with a side of Brussels. - Beer Bar Near Me - Waterloo, Iowa

Great brewery, great for a large group! Super fun environment! Would give 5 if there some GF beers available. Did have ciders to choose from. read more

Excellent food, excellent service. We stopped here because it was ranked fairly high on Yelp and it was a great choice! They have a high variety of beers and their food choices are just different enough that it was interesting but still enjoyable. I had the Autumn Grilled Cheese (Swiss, smoked cheddar, pickled apples, prosciutto, cherry balsamic jam). Also a very fun atmosphere with several seating options. Great place! read more

If in Waterloo, Iowa, this is definitely a must do. Great microbrewery in a restored warehouse/industrial facility. Great outdoor space, too, on a nice night. The flagship stout (Tip the Cow) is excellent -- perfect balance in a milk stout with hints of coffee and chocolate, but not overwhelmed by flavoring. Also tried the Swift -- a summer saison that is brewed with a remarkably low 4.0 ABV. Best low ABV beer I've had. And a ton of variety in other choices from IPAs to goses -- all brewed on site. Even better? The food is tremendous. Chicken and waffles were superb -- served with both maple syrup and a siracha/Buffalo sauce to go between sweet and spice. Chicken is fork tender. You can put the knife down. Salad was as fresh as any restaurant salad I've ever had. Locally sourced. So the service must be a problem? Nope. Could have used a couple more people, but Carrie behind the bar was super. Got to everyone quickly, pleasantly, and sweetly. And she's a cutie, too. If I have to come back to Waterloo, again, I will be back here, no doubt. read more

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Great beer and a great variety of beer DONE WELL. Not a lot of breweries can say that there days. Award winning gose (pronounced "Goh-suh"... if you were wondering). Their Tip the Cow coffee milk stout was phenomenal. And I'm always a sucker for a good coconut ale, and their Coconut Migration was ON POINT and likely inspired by Monty Python ("how would one get coconuts here... maybe a swallow carried it?") Don't know why this doesn't have better reviews here. The food is excellent also. Chicken and waffles was excellent - I've had a lot in a lot of places! - and their iteration with the savory hot sauce mixed with syrup and powered sugar..mmm so good. Service was very friendly, patient and helpful. Really wanna come back as well as try the original brewery in Cedar Falls!! read more

SingleSpeed Brewing - Chicken and waffles!! Went great with the Coconut Migration IPA!! - Beer Bar Near Me - Waterloo, Iowa

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A rating for just the building renovation and the atmosphere and the decor...a five. A rating for just the beer...a five+++++. A rating for service...probably a 1. This was not our server's fault. I blame this one on the kitchen. We had a group of seven and were seated within twenty minutes. The apps came out in a reasonable amount of time. We ordered the hummus and the loaded fries. Fries were a little sweet and lemony. The hummus was good and the bread was delicious (made with spent grain). Then, one salad came out. Our waiter tried to explain that the "system" treated it like an appetizer so it came out first. We were splitting it but didn't want to eat in front of everyone else. Our salad sat there for at least thirty minutes while the other food trickled out. The last of our party to be served was waiting on another salad. Ironic. Food was OK. The bacon on our salad was amazing. We literally had to run the rest of our order down, a flatbread pizza. When it arrived the arugula was totally wilted. I don't think this place has been open too long and I would definitely give it another try. I think they were really off that night as I saw a lot of tables with missing food and a lot of people talking to management. read more

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My husband and I stopped here on a fishing trip, and it was awesome. The food was unique, with signature options and preference noted menu items. Beer menu was fun and balance. We stopped in at a slow time of day, but the server was just perfect level of attentive to our needs. We are "food road trip" people, and we will absolutely talk about SingleSpeed Brewing when we talk about this trip. read more

Creative Menu, Clever Brewery repurposed from a Wonder Bread Bakery, Yummy Brews. What's not ro like? Searching on Yelp for a place to eat near Hwy. 63, I found Single Speed Brewery which looked interesting. I was intrigued by the Chicken and Waffles. The reviewer was correct; they are amazing! It's an unusual combination that somehow works of their special Tip the Cow Chocolate Stout, Sriracha and maple syrup on both the chicken and the waffles. To drink? Why the Tipsy Cow Stout, of course! My dining partner chose the Iowan Ramen. It was well seasoned and fresh, but he wished it had been warmer. We loved the ambience of the place. Kudos to the architect(s) and interior designer(s). We were seated in the dining area and were elated that we could hear hear each others' voices. read more

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I've come here several times with different groups and friends. The ambiance is really nice, and of course there's tons of rooms for every party and outing. Their outdoor space is particularly nice. Their dishes are really unique and I really credit them for introducing a tasty fast casual New American style in Waterloo. Service is pleasant. They also consciously choose to favor out-of-the-way, local, and unique drinks. read more

Shout out to SingleSpeed Brewing! We arrived and told the hostess we were on a time deadline. We had 20 minutes to get over to Young Arena. She quickly seated us at the bar, recommended what to order that was quickest. The bartender was awesome awesome. Great recommendations on food and beverages. We were in and out quickly. The salad with grilled chicken and the pulled pork sandwich with Mac salad was delicious (to go). Their Tricycle beer is nice too! 5 for good food, good beer and great customer service!! read more