Cedar Falls’s best local businesses

The 122 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 17

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122 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants26 places · newest: Applebee's Grill + Bar, Aug 17
• 02Beauty25 places · newest: Alist Nail & Spa, Aug 17
• 03Shopping14 places · newest: Bancroft's Flowers & Greenhouses, Aug 17
• 04Nightlife15 places · newest: Deringer's Public Parlor, Aug 17
• 05Bakeries & Sweets8 places · newest: 4 Queens Dairy Cream, Aug 17
• 06Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage3 places · newest: Book Nook, Aug 17
• 07Health & Wellness8 places · newest: Cota Studio Yoga and Fitness, Aug 17
• 08Arts & Culture4 places · newest: Cedar Falls Historical Society, Aug 17
• 09Home & Garden6 places · newest: Basket of Daisies, Aug 17
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts4 places · newest: Books on Main, Aug 17
• 11Cafes6 places · newest: Biscotti's, Aug 17

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More spots

Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Cedar Heights Pet Clinic

  Pets

  Whether your pup needs a grooming spa day or your cat needs a checkup, Cedar Heights Pet Clinic keeps tails wagging with full veterinary…

  5305 University Ave · cedarheightspetclinic.com ↗

• Chuck E. Cheese

  Entertainment

  Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.

  5911 University Ave Ste. 100 · chuckecheese.com ↗

• The Runner’s Flat

  Sporting Goods

  The Runner’s Flat nails the personalized fit process for runners and walkers, pairing expert gait know-how with brands you actually want to…

  120 Main St · therunnersflat.com ↗

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