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Newton's Paradise Cafe

About

  • 4.4 ( 35 reviews)
  • 5-31, $$, $$$

Located in the historic former Newton’s Jewelry building in Downtown Waterloo, Newton’s Paradise Café 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, lunch or dinner. 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 menus. Stop in for traditional breakfast favorites like delicious pancakes, Iowa French toast, biscuits and gravy and Steel cut oats. Come back for lunch for a great selection of burgers, wraps and salads all made fresh and with ingredients that will make your taste-buds sing.Be sure to check out the 2011 Iowa Pork Producers honorable mention best pork tenderloin. Worth a drive from anywhere.Newton’s Paradise Café is open at 6am Monday through Saturday, and 9am to 2pm on Sunday. We close at 9pm Monday through Thursday with extended late night hours on Friday and Saturday nights. We are always adding to our menu, so stop in often to enjoy something new and delicious. Choose a table or booth or sit at the diner-style counter. You can even dine outside on nice days and enjoy the view of the beautiful park and greet friends and familiar faces of Downtown Waterloo while you enjoy your meal.

Day of the Week Opening Hours
Monday 6:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 6:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 6:00 - 21:00
Thursday 6:00 - 21:00
Friday 6:00 - 21:00
Saturday 6:00 - 21:00
Sunday 9:00 - 16:00

Cuisines

  • 🍔 American
  • Cafe
  • 🏙️ Contemporary

Dining Options

  • 💺 Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • 🥡 Takeout
  • 🍽️ Table service
  • 🍷 Serves Alcohol
  • 🅿️ Parking Available
  • 💳 Accepts Credit Cards
  • 🪑 Highchairs Available
  • 🌳 Outdoor Seating
  • 📺 Television
  • 🍱 Lunch
  • 🍽️ Dinner
  • 🍳 Breakfast

Accepts Credit Cards

Recommended Reviews

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4.4
35 reviews
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Travis Caruth
2018-11-07 on google

Food was great, tenderloin is huge. I had a pulled pork po' boy and it was great. Server was just attentive enough to not be interrupting, perfect for our meeting.

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Karley Heidemann
2018-09-19 on google

The Reuben and tenderloin are awesome. I love their homemade ranch. They're usually pretty busy, so sometimes the service is a bit slow, but always great. Bottomless mimosa and bloody marys on Sunday!

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Nichole Herold
2018-09-04 on google

This was mine and my husband's first time there. It was amazing. I would recommend to everyone. I will say go on an empty stomach. The food is delicious. The staff is so friendly and made us feel so welcomed. We will definitely be going back. The vibe is laid back and relaxed.

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Jenny pittman
2018-09-03 on google

The staff was very nice and the wait time was short. The main thing is the food. The tenderloin was over cooked. It was hard as a rock and dry as can be. Ketchup became a must for said item. I've heard so many great things and that was disappointing as can be. I may try again but I'm not sure my taste buds are willing to for awhile.

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Chuck Hermansen
2018-08-24 on google

Great food in an iconic space. Pleasant server.

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Savannah Wright
2018-06-25 on google

They took a little while on my food when they said 15 minutes, I heard one of the chefs arguing in the back about my order, and they messed up the first tables order that came in after me... he was the only dine in at the time of the order. We'll see how the food is. The lady up front was really nice though. Kayla I think was her name.Update:food was delicious but they forgot my cheese on the hashbrowns 😥 got a whole lot of food though. Lots of gravy on the mashed potatoes and a good serving on the fries. Couldn't tell the difference between the kids and adult size.

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Seth Neal
2018-06-23 on google

Very cool place with good food. My wife and I have only ever had breakfast food, but it seems like you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. It feels a little dated, but that’s kinda part of the experience. Feels like you’re stepping back in time. Definitely recommend!

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jessica french
2018-05-24 on google

Got the po boy grilled cheese and fries! It was so delicious and great little place. Will definitely be back!

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Daniel B.
2018-04-19 on google

Try very good Iowa pork tenderloin sandwich!

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Josh Deeds
2018-03-23 on google

The food here is amazing and the prices are very reasonable. You will not go away hungry! My personal favorites are the pancakes and tenderloin.

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Andrea Kelley
2018-02-22 on google

My family of four had a nice experience for lunch. Healthier options (grilled options) with handmade sauces and dressings - warning, their honey mustard dressing is a bit spicy hot. We had pretty good service. They had trouble keeping the tables bussed though. We enjoyed the pork sandwich, pesto chicken wrap, pork po boy, and BLT - all good.

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Matt Mulnix
2018-02-05 on google

The food is always good and I hope they stay in business for many years to come but in order to ensure that has a chance of happening they will need to update the worn out booths with holes and protruding springs and scrub the grease from the surfaces and a basic dusting wouldn’t do any harm as well. The place had developed a general funk about it, and the nostalgia of old “greasy spoon” mentality only goes so far before the offense to the nose overrides the ability to enjoy the food.

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Ed Gruenwald
2017-11-17 on google

One of the few places to eat that tries to do things a bit differently. We really enjoyed our recent lunch. Service was excellent. The food was very good. We tried the grown-up grilled cheese and the Monte Cristo sandwich. Newton's is known for their pork tenderloin sandwich, but we wanted to try something different and I think we were happy we did. Fries were crispy and had parmesan sprinkled on top, nice touch.

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Rumy Kabir
2017-11-03 on google

Really good food but some of their ingredients didn't seem fresh like the mushroom, it was very spongy, the jalapeno peppers were definitely out of a jar or a can. Quantity for the price was on par, at least it was for me. I loved their raspberry jelly. Would recommend it for breakfast.

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Aaron Maass
2017-10-05 on google

Good heavens this place is delicious. Great value. The breakfast pizza can fill three people... for only TWELVE DOLLARS. MOTHER OF GOD.

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June Hardwick
2017-09-20 on google

You get your moneys worth. Food is Great. Will definitely go again.

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Kathy Haan
2017-08-13 on google

I always get the Monte Cristo, and my husband gets a Bloody Mary with his meal. The Bloody Mary is ENORMOUS, and the Monte Cristo is cooked to perfection. Servings are generous, the soup is great, and staff is friendly.

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Grace Kalala
2017-08-09 on google

Very good service, affordable prices, but the food is just okay.

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im6under W
2017-05-18 on google

Great food and good people. Its an event more than just a meal.

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E.M. Olsen
2017-05-06 on google

5 stars for a Americana experience. This venue made me feel I was in a Dennis Hopper painting. The food was good. Not a greasy spoon but not fine dining. The deserts (bread pudding, berry strudel) they make themselves (hint: ask for ice cream!)

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Cindy Finney
2017-04-10 on google

The food was excellent and a very large loved everything about the meal . An excellent review to the cook and the waitress both did an excellent job

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Sharon Allexsaht
2017-04-07 on google

Really nice place! The hot chocolate is as good as any I have ever had.

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Brad Colburn
2017-03-15 on google

Great Pork Tenderloin sammy!

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Eryn Hamann
2017-03-02 on google

We love coming to Newton’s. It’s sort of a tradition at this point to eat breakfast here when our out of town friends come to visit. We especially love being able to bring our dog on the patio. The breakfast bowls/burritos are fantastic and they have the best hot chocolate. Their bloody Mary’s and mimosas are top notch. Pricing is a little high and service can be slow but the atmosphere makes up for it

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Jeremy Furman
2017-02-26 on google

Went for breakfast and a Bloody Mary. Breakfast was good, Bloody Mary was better! A good drink with loads of toppings. It's almost a meal in itself!

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Larry Kriener
2017-01-25 on google

Went down for Oktoberfest but weather was cold, so went to Newton's for a bite. The pretzel appetizers were good, but the bratwurst cheddar soup was a bust. One piece of sausage in what looked like chicken or vegetable soup. Others in our party had the tenderloin which was huge. Service was slow, and prices were on the expensive side. Place is nostalgic, but dont think we'll be back again for awhile.

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paul cummings
2016-11-25 on google

Newton's is an amazing place to eat. This unassuming cafe has a good selection, excellent food, friendly stuff, and fantastic presentation. We've eaten here a few times and have yet to be disappointed. My wife is extremely picky about how her eggs are done, yet they nail it everytime.There is outside and inside eating based on preference. Standard table and chairs as well as booths. Price is fairly standard and reasonable (neither on the cheap or expensive side). They serve breakfast 24/7. They have an assortment of lunch and dinner. There are a few health options in their menu as well, for those that are trying to be aware of what they eat. They serve soda, tea, lemonade, and water. They serve alcohol, but it is still a very family friendly atmosphere.I've included a couple pictures of our appetizers and a bloody mary. The presentation was on point!

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Becky Goken
2016-10-19 on google

A little overpriced, but still enjoyable. The Iowa French toast is tasty & like that you can add ham steak without an extra charge. The booth seats are quite uncomfortable and feel the booths need to be replaced mainly for that reason.

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Gail Ehlers
2016-09-22 on google

Ordered the famous pulled pork. The waitress returned to say they were out. I settled for a nondescript burger. We went there for their highly rated bloody Mary, which we ordered. No idea if this was just a bad day but the drink was ridiculously salty and I'm not even sure if there was any alcohol in it. Won't be returning any time soon.

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Lucas Graham
2016-08-12 on google

Cozy little diner with delicious food. Had the Angus cheese burger with coleslaw. Loved it.

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Mark Vanderwiel
2016-07-15 on google

Great food, easy stop

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Rebecca Warren
2016-05-09 on google

Ok, let me start off by saying I love Newton's sandwiches however, I went for breakfast and got the biscuits and gravy; It was not worth $9.75. If you go there for breakfast get the burrito bowl, now that is worth the price.

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Kathy Shinstine
2016-04-20 on google

Historical building previously Newton Jewelry. Friendly staff provided samples of homemade soups. Variety of menu items great food. Outdoor seating available.

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Pixie Lheureux
2016-03-05 on google

Very cute decor... cozy place... a 50-60s flair. Hot pork soup was visually delightful! Soup was flavorful without being overly spiced. Melded nicely. Burgers were attractive & flavorful as well. Staff was attentive, but not clingy. Most items on menu were $9 @ which made it easy to figure in advance. The bottomless bloody Mary's rocked!

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Brandy L
2016-02-26 on google

Delicious food! We have been to Newton's twice - the red pepper cheese curds are THE best cheese curds I've ever had. Their bread pudding was really good, too! During our most recent visit we Great tried the Grown-up Grilled Cheese with homemade sweet potato chips, and the Caprese Sandwich with parmesan fries. Do yourself a favor and check this place out!

Questions & Answers

Yes they do

I'm not the owner of this place take it up with him and not on this forum thanx

do you ean french toast because everyone in the world should know how to make toast

Yea but it's not that great
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