Awesomeness Great Food drinks…read more Atmosphere and the help is very courteous Even the Blonde behind the bar

Best bar in town!! So friendly and the food is amazing!! If you like thinner crust pizza it's by…read morefar the best!! Their weekly specials are all homemade!!! Love this pl

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.

BBQ that is worth a try!…read more I think the standout feature of this restaurant, however, is its array of side dishes. I especially loved the baked beans and creamed corn. As for the portions, the shared platters are surprisingly small for what you pay for.

-0 Stars: Blue Barn BBQ (Cedar Falls) Blue Barn BBQ…read more623 E 18th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 I wanted this meal to be a win. I went in expecting the kind of comfort and bold flavor that good barbecue is known for. The smell, the name, the idea of brisket and wings, it all sounds like it should be hard to mess up. But this was one of the most disappointing barbecue orders I have had in a long time, and I have eaten barbecue all over the country. Let me start with the only reason I can say anything positive at all. Two sides were genuinely good. The jalapeño cream corn was the standout. It had real flavor, a smooth creamy texture, and just enough jalapeño to give it a pleasant kick without overwhelming the dish. It tasted like someone actually cared about seasoning it. The potato salad was also outstanding. It was balanced, not bland, not overly sweet, not drowning in heavy dressing. It had that classic comfort taste you want on a barbecue plate. If I had only ordered those two sides, I would have walked away thinking, okay, maybe there is hope here. But the main items, the reason people order barbecue, were a complete letdown. The brisket was dry. Not slightly dry. Not needs a little sauce dry. I mean dry in a way that makes you stop chewing and think, is this really brisket. Brisket should have a rich beef flavor, a smoky edge, and at least some tenderness that makes each bite feel worth it. This had none of that. It tasted flat, like it had been cooked too long, held too long, or both. The texture was tired and lifeless, and instead of melting or pulling apart the way brisket should, it just sat in your mouth like flavorless shredded disappointment. Then there were the wings, and somehow they were also dry. Wings should be the easy part. Even average wings can still be enjoyable because the skin, the seasoning, and the fat usually help carry the flavor. Not here. Both wings were dry, and worse, they had no flavor. No punch. No smoke. No seasoning that made you pause and say, okay, at least they tried. They tasted like they were cooked without confidence and served without care. And let's talk about the sauces, because sauce is often the "save" when the meat is struggling. I tried them hoping they would bring the plate back to life. They did not. The sauces did not enhance anything. They did not add depth. They did not add sweetness, tang, spice, or a smoky finish. They were just there, and even with sauce, the food still tasted dry and empty. That is the worst part. Sauce should help. Here, it was like pouring effort onto something that was already beyond saving. The biggest issue is simple. Barbecue is supposed to have flavor. Barbecue is supposed to feel like time, smoke, seasoning, and patience all came together for a reason. This felt like the opposite. The meat came across as overcooked, under-seasoned, and handled like an afterthought. When you spend money on brisket and wings, you should not be working this hard to find something enjoyable. I hate leaving reviews like this, but honesty matters. I would definitely not order from Blue Barn BBQ again. If you go, the jalapeño cream corn and potato salad might make you think you made a good choice. But if you are there for brisket and wings, which should be the main event, this place was a major disappointment.

Best catfish I've ever had...and I've eaten plenty. It was fried, but the batter and the fry were…read morelight so that I enjoyed the flavor of the fish without any condiments added. I ate two whole fillets which is a lot for me. The cook/owner helped us from start to finish and was wonderful. Ignore the surroundings and go eat some great food-

Best option for seafood around. Even for a "small" portion, the crab boil was more than filling.read more

I had a BLT with the best bacon and fresh lettuce and tomatoes. My husband had a gigantic,…read moreexcellent breaded pork loin sandwich. The onion rings were crispy and not greasy. The atmosphere is fun and different. The bar in the back is really beautiful too. Sorry I didn't get any pictures.

Food absolutely fabulous Wings, salads, onion rings, hot…read morebeef dinner so delicious . Atmosphere awesome train seat booths and moving rail car scenes at each seat like a window looking out. Had the Iowa state funnel so cute and delicious

Don't let the low stars fool you . This place is a hidden gem. Food options are limited in Waterloo…read morebut the food here is pretty bomb! I got the double gyro sandwich. My other colleagues liked their rice platter. It's like a Halal cart food in ny. Prices aren't bad. Friendly workers. Would come back again.

This is the only place in the area to get a decent gyro. Every time I've ordered for pickup the…read morefood is hot and ready upon my arrival. The only suggestion I have is it would be nice to include 2 flat breads in the supreme gyro meal because there is more than enough fillings to fill 2 over stuffed gyros! Will be back for more!

Our group had six pizza's-all were great…read more Rueben pizza-loved it. Chad's Special-loved it. Crab Ragoon-loved it. Funk Burger-loved it. Bourbon Brisket-loved it. 56319-loved it.

Excellent pizza with an excellent menu full of unique flavors and combinations…read more A bit pricey, but REALLY good. Staff was friendly and the pizza was piping hot. Highly recommended!

I asked three people where we should eat when visiting the University of Iowa. They had a lot of…read moreopinions. Every one of them said Wig & Pen. And so we did. My wife isn't a big pizza fan, so anytime we have an opportunity to pick pizza as a dine-in dinner, and blame it on others, I'm going to take that opportunity. And she loved it too. First for the appetizer, we chose the onion rings. They were really onion straws (remember the old Damon's BBQ Onion Loaf? They're like that!). They were great. A bit messy, but great. For pizza, we went with the thin crust Union Jack, which is basically deluxe: Italian sausage, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, red bell pepper. I loved the way they cut the peppers super thin, and the pizza was fantastic. I'd love to try the other crust/styles as well someday, but the table voted and that's what we landed on. Six stars for the pizza. The restaurant is bigger than it looks, and was very crowded on an early Saturday evening. It is obviously popular, as the inside dining was full and the outdoor patio was nearly as popular. Service was very friendly, and helped us navigate the crust decision. The only downside - and I didn't test them on it - is the 'only one refill' rule on their fountain drinks. I hate this rule almost as much as Mexican restaurants charging for the second basket of chips and salsa. It just makes no sense to me. But I don't think I even finished the first one, so I have no idea if they would have actually charged me if I had !GASP! asked for a third drink. This is a top ranking for me - loved it, will return next time I'm in town. If you're looking for a great pizza place with other dishes on the menu, Wig & Pen is a great choice!

Whenever I come to Iowa city I must have their Chicago Style pizza. The amount of cheese inside the…read moreperfectly crunchy yet chewy crust is epic. I love their Italian sausage and huge side salad the best blue cheese dressing around. I liked being able to order a stout on tap so I could get that nice inch of creamy head. The kind that gives me a mustache - it's so good. Our waitress was attentive and sweet. And we got to watch our team (Norway) unjustly lose on one of their big screen TVs. The spacious restaurant with an old school charm has plenty of rooms for the crowds that seek out their delicious pizza. Another table next to us ordered the thin crust, so I'm guessing that's as good as the huge pie we got. But if you like Chicago style, you must try the Wig and Pen-this is their original location I went to in the 90s, and I'm happy to say it's just as good as I remembered-every year when I return to visit family. It's either here or Sam's Pizza for the colossal cheese filled loveliness.

A one pound burger??!!?! Yes!…read more Great flavors, friendly staff. Amazing place for the whole family to find something they will love.

A must go! This place has the best food!! We came for Father's Day, they were very busy but service…read morewas excellent with a friendly staff. Highly recommend this cool lil spot

Just tried the Hot Italian and am in love!!! Always get my sub "Mikes way" without onion. The extra…read moreseasoning added is delish!

Definitely recommend doing mobile ordering but great subs here!…read moreIf you go in to order I would say plan for a long wait as the lines always seem long.