What went well? EVERYTHING. I was a lonely dude just trying to start over. Saw a suggestion for…read moretraveling to Iowa and starting over. I got a steal on a big ass house, it was old, and a ton of work to modernize. I was determined to make the house ready for my future family. The folks at THE STANK ( what we locals call it) were very welcoming and kept me from quitting on my dreams many times. They also suggest maybe asking Jesus, and God. I did. I worshipped, I prayed. I danced. The snake thing was weird. met this cool woman that already had 6 kids, but my dream was 7. She's like, no problem. Life is good. Probably getting married. Job at the Post Office didn't work out. I'm a pet groomer now. Her kids are violent and rob stores across Iowa.

I was single in Aplington for a while. There just aren't many people here to choose from. I took a…read moreleap of faith and decided to go on a date with a guy from church. He had just moved to IA to take a job at the post office for $25/hr. That's more than most people make here! I wasn't sure about him but he took me to Stinky's bar and grill and I had a great time. Now we go once a year with our 7 kids on our anniversary. What a life!

The one night in town that my wife and I could visit Patton was the one night they had an Asian…read morefood 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.

Very nice diner in downtown cedar falls with a full bar! The biscuit I had was soft and chewy…read morerather 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.

What a cute fun place! We met friends there on a Saturday night & had a nice time…read more Guys ordered tenderloins & they were terrific! I'll put them up in my top 3 or 4! They came with fries which were tasty. The girls got fish tacos & they were plain. We asked for salsa & tartar & they said they were out of the usual wasabi that comes with them. (Note; I would have ordered something else if that had been disclosed ). The outdoor patio looks like a fun place when the weather turns warm! Nice folks. Good food!

Great place not too far from home..we'd been here a time or two before, but it'd been a while…read more We stopped by just after the evening rush and got seated in a very short time. The decor consists of signs from past local businesses all over the walls and ceiling...the Coast-To-Coast sign has a special connection for me as my Grandmother worked there when I was a kid. We started off with the Loaded Tater Tots that were pretty good but could have been really good had the cheese been melted and the bacon chopped up into smaller pieces...the Tots themselves were done very well. The star of the dinner was the awesome Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. A crispy yet lightly breaded tenderloin cooked perfectly...it's disappointing to get overcooked tenderloins as they become very tough...these folks got the timing down! Add on any of the pickles, onions,lettuce, and tomato served alongside to your taste and you've got a great sandwich! We'll definitely be back again!

A greasy spoon with classic diner items and comfort food…read more Breakfast was good. Portions are huge at this diner. The service took longer than expected after we ordered. They certainly have their regular customers.

I wanted bacon, eggs, toast and hashbrowns, but it is not on the menu as such to order so I told…read morethe waitress that's what I wanted. It was not great and when I received the bill I was charged separately for the toast and hashbrowns so my total breakfast order came to $15!! The total bill for my friend and I was around $27.50 and we didn't even have coffee. Earlier in the week we had breakfast a Hy-Vee which included coffee for both of us and it was not only better but $5 cheaper with the coffee. I would never go back. Also, there is zero ambiance here.

This place was a fan favorite. Multiple groups all said they loved their server. Food hit the spot…read moreand wasn't just some mass produced selection of food. Helpful staff. What a fun area too! Love this spot. Definitely go!

Fantastic find for our road trip lunch. The honey peach old fashioned was the best old fashioned…read moreI've ever had! Burgers were great, ambiance is upscale, waitstaff were super friendly. Highly recommend!

the menu there is always amazing!! the food is sooo good!…read morethe atmosphere is please'n, while wait'n for your meal. last but not least, the service y'all.. wonderful

Since the Catfish Po' Boy was out of this world, I think it's safe to say the rest of Rodney's food…read moreis...Hats off to the simple selection, quality ingredients, and soulful touch to each meal. I will certainly return when in Waterloo and plan to spread to word to friends, family, and colleagues.

I really wanted to love this place but it was a big let down…read more First, we were there on a Friday, just before what is likely a very busy time. We sat at the bar. The servers were there, obviously waiting for customers to start arriving, and they were all congregating at the end of the bar, chatting it up. It was super unprofessional and pretty annoying. We were glad when the food came out quickly so we could just eat and leave. To be honest, I don't recall what my husband ordered. I got the pork tenderloin. The tenderloin was very tough and had zero flavor. Like, I don't think they even put salt in the coating, let alone any other seasonings. This is Iowa, if you can't make anything else at all, you should at least have a decent pork tenderloin. This was our second time trying the place. Both instances were equally underwhelming. I wanted this to be our "go to" place but sadly we won't return.

The food was sub par with being a limited menu during the day. Also pay with cash or you will be…read morepaying more for using card. Burger tasted like it was frozen from box. Fries were amazing

Very cool vibes with a mixture of racing, baseball, neon signs, and old nostalgia signage…read morethroughout. The Hawaiian Pizza on the Regular Crust was deeeeelicious. The Pizza Fry was thin crust and comes with a marinara sauce for dipping. The Onion Rings were very good, I'd say more of the Onion string cut...came out with a ranch sauce....everything was hot, delicious, and homemade. Staff was friendly and accommodating and it seemed like we weren't the only newbies that were showing up tonight. We saw a post on Facebook about the Haverhill Social Club and figure a few others must have as well. Very good place...we'll be back to try the burgers and other pizzas as well!

Quick update! ! Pretty busy on a Friday night! We got lucky and a group had just left so we got a…read moretable. We visited for a while before ordering our food. We had the spaghetti special - - spaghetti meatballs, bread, and a salad and a small Reuben pizza. The Reuben pizza was very good. The spaghetti meal was as well. The salad is served on the same plate as the spaghetti so it doesn't come early.

Friendly and helpful employees. Delicious award winning breaded tenderloin sandwich and a fresh…read moreside salad with ranch. Wish I had been hungry after the salad and half of the sandwich, because the ice cream looks delicious!! Will have to return to try it out! clean place and clean restroom too.

Food was ok do get your hopes up too much. Good ice cream and burger place and good tenderloin.read more

The place to watch Iowa games, especially if Jake or Endo is behind the bar…read more Great selection of beer. They will have something you like. Their mix drinks are great. Not burned but you can taste the liquor. They have frozen pizzas if you want a snack.

Had a couple drinks here while in town for my brother's graduation. I have to say I was impressed…read moreby the beer selection. Being in a college town I automatically expected there to be just basic beers on the menu, but the bar offered a variety of different craft beers. I have to say I was very impressed. The owner and locals were extremely friendly and welcoming. Enjoyed The Wooden Foot very much. If you are ever in Waverly, Iowa you must go there.