Bean Tree Cafe

We picked up our order, so we didn't get to experience the atmosphere. The service was quick, despite them being swamped with the Sunday morning rush. The menu was available online for us to order ahead and had a good variety of food and drinks. The server at the window was very nice and didn't get at all confused or flustered when we asked to split the order onto two credit cards. The food was excellent quality and every substitution or addition that we requested by phone was correct. The eatery is conveniently located on a corner, and the drive-thru alley is landscaped and attractive. There is also outdoor dining available.

Outstanding service! We sat in the front room where the coffee counter was. You place your order at the front counter when you sit here and the servers bring your food to you. I changed my order from hamburger to sausage in my slinger skillet about 5 minutes after a placed it. The kind ladies at the front totally took care of the change with a smile on their faces. You don’t see service like that too much anymore. The food and coffee were great. A nice gem in the small town of Waterloo. Go give them a try!

My mother and I ate here for the first time today and it was absolutely delicious! It took a bit to get our food, but the taste and the friendly owner who chatted with us made up for the wait. We will definitely be back!

I got an iced lavender white chocolate latte and homemade granola bar, they seriously were perfection!! Also a really cute place and the staff was extremely nice and fast!

Great food, very clean and the employees are beyond amazing. They also have a drive thru. I love their technologically more advanced than most places even big corporate restaurants. They have a system that not only texts you when you food is done but also if your coffee is ready they'll send you a friendly text letting you know. I highly recommend this hidden gem. I am confident I can get this place on the map for more eyes 👀 to see

Went on a Saturday morning. They were busy but the food came out quickly . Kudos to the kitchen staff for cranking the orders out .
I had the country fried steak . It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside . It came with eggs also and they also were cooked perfectly over easy as I ordered. The fried potatoes on the plate werent anything special . Would definitely go back next time I'm in the area

Stopped in for breakfast, big portions and a decent price. Add friendly service and there is no wonder that they had a line of people waiting

I have enjoyed all of my visits to bean tree immensely! A great spot in Waterloo for coffee (the cold Brew is great) and the food is wonderful. Recently tried the Southwest omelette and it was stupendous!

Best food and great service! Buy a sweatshirt while you're there, they are SO soft!

Great breakfast spot near the center plaza in Waterloo. It's one of those homey spots where people know each other, but also welcome strangers passing through.

Delicious treat! Great selection and interesting items on the menu. A favorite when visiting Waterloo, especially before the theater.

You won't be disappointed. Warm, friendly. Amazing menu and delicious food.

People here are friendly and attentive. Cafe can get busy pretty fast and they have limited table for dine in so there will be wait times. The food is great and I like their mocha and blueberry lemon pancake!

Staff is always friendly & helpful. Drinks are great!

Cute little place. Loved the potato pancakes! I will go back!

Big portions and variety of food. Coffee is good too. It's a favorite for my family members in the area.

The food was good, the service a bit slow but they do a lot of carry out business

Great home cooked meals, love the blueberry pancake lemon curd for breakfast, delicious. Very reasonable prices.

Love this place for a family friendly breakfast. The atmosphere is perfect. The staff is always very kind.

Breakfast here is always a good choice. I had the southwest omelet with hashbrowns. It was perfectly cooked and delicious. The wife had the house omelet with hashbrowns. It looked just as delicious as mine. The wait staff was a little slower but it was very full when we arrived. The coffee here is also very well made. The kiddos love the smoothies. All around 5 star. Returning is a must.