Located in the historic former Newton's Jewelry building in Downtown Waterloo, Newton's Paradise Cafe offers breakfast and lunch items made with fresh produce, fresh ingredients and a fresh approach to food in the Cedar Valley. Meet your friends for breakfast or lunch. Can't stay to eat? Call ahead and order it to-go.
Looking for a fresh place to bring business clients or out-of-town visitors? Everyone will love the wide variety of delectable items on the evolving breakfast and lunch menus. Stop in for traditional breakfast favorites like delicious pancakes, Iowa French toast, biscuits and gravy and Eggs Benedict.
Looking for a fresh place to bring business clients or out-of-town visitors? Everyone will love the wide variety of delectable items on the evolving breakfast and lunch menus. Stop in for traditional breakfast favorites like delicious pancakes, Iowa French toast, biscuits and gravy and Eggs Benedict.
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Nash Street
Jan 30, 2022
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We enjoy going to Newton’s Paradise Cafe every time we go to Waterloo. The hot coffee is always flowing and is a nice medium roast. Their hash browns are nice and crispy. You will have quick friendly service. Download the passport parking app for the street parking before you get there, just to make your life easier. In the bathroom, you will be pleased to find a wide doorway big enough for a wheel chair and a changing table for the little ones. Afterward you can stop at the cute gift shop across the street.
Barb Schwarz
Dec 31, 2021
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This cafe was such a fun surprise. I felt like I was remaking an old movie. Enjoyed a beautiful creamy hot chocolate with tons of sweet cream and chocolate. Newtons is a very fantastic cafe. Don't miss it and I will be back with my husband. Also so nostalgic. It began in 1870 as a jewelry store!!!!! Fun fun fun!!!
Sueann
Nov 30, 2021
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Giving hella cheap dinner/dive energy. The ambiance is super authentic with cute booths & bar seating. The food & drinks were pretty basic. Some of the dishes/utensils were a tad dirty & I had to return my drink b/c something was in it. Lastly, the service was really mediocre & needs improvement. Staff should probably refrain from looking for a new job while at work. Although they were very polite, but having to ask for refills on something that is “unlimited” and not offering water is just unfortunate.
Denise Schurch
Oct 28, 2021
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Sandra Nordstrom
Oct 23, 2021
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The service was EXTREMELY slow...45 minutes to get our food to the table. We were sat at a small table with no room for our plates, the waitress did not come back to check on us, we had to go to the bar for refill on our water/ soda refills. For the price of the meal and my history with Newton's, I had higher expectations.
Shawn Bina
Sep 14, 2021
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Stephanie M.
Sep 04, 2021
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Food was great but really poor service all around. The menu clearly states kids meals come with a kid's sized drink but we were charged for the drink. The server asked what sides we wanted with the meals only to charge us an additional amount for sides. Had we been told they would cost extra, it wouldn't have been an issue. Loved the food but won't be back due to service.
Nathan Lara
Aug 03, 2021
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The wife said the pancakes were the best she's had. The kids said the pancakes were soft as well and yummy. I had the country fried steak with pepper gravy, something I wouldn't normally eat but figure try something new. Wasn't for me. Server did a great job Kelsey, we sat outside the fans for the kitchen were loud. We got our food after our drinks came 24 minutes, good time I would say, when wee were walking in a guy said good luck, very slow. It was fine for me. People came in right before us and they got there food quick to. Good place.
Richard C.
Jul 26, 2021
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Tommy K.
Jun 06, 2021
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Ronald W.
May 22, 2021
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Jose C.
May 20, 2021
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My favorite thing about Newton's is their atmosphere. A pretty view of the Biergarten next door and a retro diner vibe is a great feel. This and their Bloody Mary's are it's best features. Some light music(especially retro) could really brighten up the place even more. The quality of the food and drinks were not bad. I order an impossible burger to be made vegan and I was a little saddened to have Mayo on it. I sent it back for a new one(which I only do if I can't eat something on the meal). It wasn't too long after I sent it back that I got a new one sent to me. It took
Chloe N.
Mar 22, 2021
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Came here this AM for their bottomless bloody/mimosa special, before ordering I specifically asked if the drinks were interchangeable ( I always start with a bloody and switch to mimosas) and was told yes absolutely they were by a young man behind the bar.
After my bloody I ordered a mimosa and was told that I would have to pay for another bottomless special, after informing the woman what I was told prior she stated that she "didn't care and that's not how this works" and "he doesn't know anything he was wrong"
She refused to honor what her employee had told
After my bloody I ordered a mimosa and was told that I would have to pay for another bottomless special, after informing the woman what I was told prior she stated that she "didn't care and that's not how this works" and "he doesn't know anything he was wrong"
She refused to honor what her employee had told
Natali J.
Mar 06, 2021
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Dawn M.
Feb 17, 2021
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Disappointed. The wrap was $9.95 with no side and more wrap than filling. Very slim sprigs of lettuce and piece of onion. We also ordered a grilled cheese and add tomato...no tomato. The basil coleslaw is NOT made with fresh basil, but dry spice and does not taste like basil at all. The sweet potato chips are good.
Joey P.
Feb 06, 2021
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Kira C.
Nov 01, 2020
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Oh how I wish I could leave more stars! Today was my first experience at this incredible little cafe. From the moment we walked in the door, we were made to feel like family. Every server in the place was friendly and accommodating.
Our server, Jodi, did a fantastic job with every aspect of our service. She even knew that making eye contact and directing most of her comments toward me, the female at the table, makes for a top-notch server!
We also observed the other servers working, and we were overly impressed with how they handled themselves! My companion and I have spent many years in upper
Our server, Jodi, did a fantastic job with every aspect of our service. She even knew that making eye contact and directing most of her comments toward me, the female at the table, makes for a top-notch server!
We also observed the other servers working, and we were overly impressed with how they handled themselves! My companion and I have spent many years in upper
Tiffany S.
Oct 10, 2020
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This used to be one of our favorite spots in the cedar valley. Sadly after more than one bad experience we just opt to go somewhere else. The food portions are huge for some dishes and tiny for others. Service is hit or miss, our last waitress acted like she couldn't be bothered with taking our order much less doing basic things like bringing ketchup for our fries or cream for the coffee. We gave it three stars literally for the food and only the food.
A. J. P.
Sep 14, 2020
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Hands Den Best BLT Ever!
Stopped in looking for a light meal and deciding on the BLT or the Adult Grilled Cheese.
Recommend the BLT and it is by far the best I have had ever.
The beacon was Christ and a thick cut which gave the sandwich great texture. The sauce -Oh My Goodness.
On the sourdough bread was the star of the sandwich. Only complaint- I should have ordered two.
I will make it a point find a reason to drive back this way for one to go!
Stopped in looking for a light meal and deciding on the BLT or the Adult Grilled Cheese.
Recommend the BLT and it is by far the best I have had ever.
The beacon was Christ and a thick cut which gave the sandwich great texture. The sauce -Oh My Goodness.
On the sourdough bread was the star of the sandwich. Only complaint- I should have ordered two.
I will make it a point find a reason to drive back this way for one to go!
Erin Y.
Aug 23, 2020
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Marilyn R.
Aug 07, 2020
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Anne D.
Jul 02, 2020
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The food is usually good, several good options. They have a patio which is nice for post COVID dining.
However I am going with because it has gone down hill. When Newton's opened the place was always clean, extra flourish added to the food and the service was great.
The last few years when we go the place always smells like they mopped the place with dirty water. The floor was kind of sticky throughout, and not just once but consistently. Last time we were there we ate on the patio early in the day and it clearly hadn't been cleaned up from the night before with food, straw wrappers
However I am going with because it has gone down hill. When Newton's opened the place was always clean, extra flourish added to the food and the service was great.
The last few years when we go the place always smells like they mopped the place with dirty water. The floor was kind of sticky throughout, and not just once but consistently. Last time we were there we ate on the patio early in the day and it clearly hadn't been cleaned up from the night before with food, straw wrappers