Cedar Falls’s best local businesses

The 74 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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74 businesses across 9 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants23 places · newest: Applebee's Grill + Bar, Aug 17
• 02Beauty8 places · newest: Asa Brows Co., Aug 17
• 03Shopping6 places · newest: Bancroft's Flowers & Greenhouses, Aug 17
• 04Nightlife12 places · newest: Deringer's Public Parlor, Aug 17
• 05Bakeries & Sweets8 places · newest: 4 Queens Dairy Cream, Aug 17
• 06Arts & Culture3 places · newest: Cedar Falls Historical Society, Aug 17
• 07Home & Garden5 places · newest: Earl May Garden Center, Aug 17
• 08Hobbies, Books, & Crafts3 places · newest: The CORE Comics & Games, Aug 17
• 09Cafes3 places · newest: Cup of Joe, Aug 17

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

• 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 ↗

• Trinkets & Togs Thrift Store

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  If your thrifting radar needs a tune-up this week, Trinkets & Togs Thrift Store is a treasure hunt with new items on the floor daily. Find…

  6607 University Ave Ste C · larrabeecenter.org ↗

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