Uncle Harry's Five and Dime Tavern — Restaurant in Cedar Falls

Uncle Harry's Five and Dime was a recommendation from Matt the cab driver from Dollie's Taxi who shuttled me into downtown Cedar Falls and back last Saturday. What great input he provided. Thanks, Matt!!

Uncle Harry's is a classic old neighborhood tavern with a few distinguishing characteristics. The room is almost spacious making getting around very manageable. Eclectic is a good term for the decor, mixing several decades of "artwork". The walls are well-populated with signage from pre-craft, Midwest regional brewers, which particularly drew my attention. It was well attended by students from the local University on this early Saturday evening.

The beer selection is very pleasing, with 15-20 taps pouring a good variety of mostly craft brews. There is a sizable draught beer cooler at the far end of the bar. Normally, that would be my focus, but this visit was brief and I was looking for a spirit. Harry's has two areas on their back bar, one each for their brown and clear spirits which are well balanced. I asked the gentleman serving me for a suggestion for a whisky to drink neat and he came through with a bourbon from an Iowa craft distiller that was most enjoyable.

My all-to-brief first visit to Uncle Harry's Five and Dime was a real treat, and I look forward to a return during my next visit to...

Used to be one of my favorite places to go but lately the bartenders have all been very rude to my friends and me. The atmosphere has change immensely the regulars run the place and if your not a regular good luck getting a drink when it’s busy. Bartenders don’t know how to defuse situations or handle stressful/busy situations. I am very disappointed with the service lately. One of the bartenders was trying to talk bad about the people I was with to me. Just absolutely the worst experience I’ve had in awhile. I would like to see things change but wow I’ve never been to a bar where bartenders don’t want to make their customers happy. I am shocked and they should be ashamed of how they treat people. Left that bar almost in tears with how rude the bartender was even after I tried talking out and trying to understand why he was...

This was the first time I visited this bar and I was pleasantly surprised. Even though it is a relatively newer business, I expected more of an old-time environment and selection of beers. They have a great selection of micro-brewery beers, as well as some popular commercial beers on tap. The bar stools are cushioned and have back rests. There are cozy booths along the wall opposite the bar. The place was very clean. Apparently it is also a popular place for the local darts...