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Barn Happy
11310 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, United States
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KI
Review №1

Super sweet place to shop for home & gifts! Absolutely wonderful ❤ staff!! Cannot wait to go back!

Er
Review №2

This place is superb. The service was old world spectacular. I have the ham broccoli and cheese quiche. The quiche was light and flavorful, with perfect texture. The pecan pie is to die for. I would definitely go back.

Je
Review №3

Great place to meet for lunch and shopping. Cousins meeting. Enjoyed our visit and all that you offered. Will be returning. Thank you

Ju
Review №4

Best lunch ever! Worth the drive out of town. Soups, quiche and lemon cream pie perfect. Such friendly staffAppreciative of all the Iowa trinketsArizona travelers

Am
Review №5

Beautiful space for event planning and plenty of interesting finds! Great place to spend the morning!

Ke
Review №6

A wonderful Midwest craft and antique destination.

Ta
Review №7

I will definitely miss going there! Hopefully my youngest son will go to UNI!!My 1st review didnt get posted!😞I wanted to add that I found Barn Happy when my son transferred to UNI! The service then, and still now is so fantastic! Very friendly, helpful and kind! The food is AMAZING too, and YES hopefully we will be back that way!

St
Review №8

Fun fun fun. More like a Tea Room type atmosphere and menu, with lots of interesting and Iowa made items to buy. The menu changes daily with limited choices, but the food and soups are delicious, along with awesome desserts. Prices are very reasonable and the ambiance makes for a relaxing place to visit with friends. The people who work there are super friendly and so helpful. Love it! Ps, seating is limited and popular, so might want to call in a reservation for a larger group.....

Sa
Review №9

We had a great brunch here. Bacon Swiss quiche was very good but there are chunks of onion if youre not a fan of onion. The gluten free brownie and smoothies are very good as well. Highly recommend the blueberry cream cheese coffee cake and the Mexican spice mocha. Soooo good!!! Lots of decorative stuff in the upstairs of the barn at good prices also.

Je
Review №10

This was the 1st time I had been here. My mom and I went for my cousins Bridal Shower that was held there. Definately will be making a trip back this fall/winter before they close for the winter.

Br
Review №11

Cute little place. Good food. No real service...you order at the counter. Full of unique, local, folksy type products for sale.

PL
Review №12

Good coffee drinks. Cool knick nacks and homemade food.

Am
Review №13

Absolutely lovely. The servers were great and organized and the shop was fun to browse :)

Ch
Review №14

Great place to visit and have lunchLots to look at tooFood was goodAnd so was the service

ka
Review №15

MY sister took our Mom and me to Barn Happy just outside of Cedar Falls, Iowa. We had a delightful time! You do need reservations so be sure to call ahead as it is a very popular venue!!We ate lunch there and found it to be very tasty and they offer a nice variety and even Gluten Free. Their specialty desserts are incredibly delectable! The staff is very friendly and it is a well oiled machine in efficiency. They also have several vendors who display their artifacts throughout the barn restaurant (so much to see and purchase if you find something you cant resist-and you probably will). IF you are interested in renting a facility for an event; they can also accommodate that. This place should be on your MUST VISIT list so you can experience it yourself 🌞

Ri
Review №16

Good food. Great shop.

em
Review №17

Barn Happy is one of my favorite places! The drinks are good, the food is delicious, and I love the homemade Iowa goods. I’ve been here around 20 times, and I never get tired of it. 10/10 recommend!

vl
Review №18

Had an amazing soup. ( 2 actually 🤫 )It’s a lovely place. Please try !

Yv
Review №19

Wanted things made in Iowa. Success! Great place.

Fa
Review №20

A hidden gem just outside of town cant miss stop lots of repurposed bargains upstairs my new favorite place

Ma
Review №21

Wonderful atmosphere, friendly, delicious lunch and yummy desserts. Kris is hands on, and always appreciative that youre there.

Ju
Review №22

Adorable little restaurant/shop! The food was delicious and the atmosphere fun!

Ji
Review №23

Amazing food and wonderful environment!

Pe
Review №24

Very quaint and relaxing. Great wsrm atmosphere

Ja
Review №25

Very Iowa food experience. Loved the Quiche.

Hi
Review №26

Lovely place with great food and fun shopping.

Je
Review №27

Great place. Fabulous quiche, soups, other main dishes and desserts. Gift shop, antiques and more.

Va
Review №28

That’s must visit place in Iowa. Good vibe, great service, delicious food and lots of Iowans stuff. Come and taste Iowa

Br
Review №29

Great shopping and great food!

T
Review №30

Friendly, cool stuff to shop around in, both up and down stairs . desserts and coffee were great. Fantastic local business... Will go back. 😊❤

Ro
Review №31

Really kind of junkie compared with what I expected.

Ph
Review №32

We always stop here every summer for amazing food! The Barn BBQ sandwich is to die for and the service is amazing! Recommend to everyone of all ages and can’t wait to come back for more!

Ja
Review №33

Didnt eat there, went to a wedding in the back barn.

Al
Review №34

This is one of my favorite places to shop for unusual items and home made gifts. Lunch is always good!

Mo
Review №35

Absolutely wonderful. Willing to wrap (without me even asking) my last-minute wedding gift for a family member! Great staff, atmosphere, and well worth the visit.

Lo
Review №36

Loved it, Roomy, Perfect size for a small gathering of up to 40ish or more and during this time (Covid) Tables were spaced 6 apart. Thank you!

Tr
Review №37

Great people, unique Iowa filled shop. A must go.

Ab
Review №38

Delicious food and lots of fun nick nacks ... excellent friendly service and clean, cheeeful atmosphere

Ja
Review №39

A very beautiful place to enjoy the real Iowa. Pleasant, people and atmosphere. Great place. To shop and with loved ones

Na
Review №40

A really nice little gift and sandwich shop.

Ju
Review №41

Amazing and unique small business with superb customer service.

Ju
Review №42

Great place to shop for foods and gifts! Wonderful people with excellent customer service.

Ke
Review №43

Wonderful place for light lunch. Very friendly. Fun to shop.

He
Review №44

Delicious food. Excellent service. Great pricing on antiques,food and gifts 🥰💖💜💛

De
Review №45

Always welcoming and friendly staff

Ru
Review №46

Fun day

Th
Review №47

Now this is the place to go get lunch and dessert that is homemade and out of this world. After dining you can shop the barn for some fantastic craft, food and antique items.

Gr
Review №48

I wish staff were wearing face masks.

Ta
Review №49

Great service, super friendly atmosphere. We love that the shop is primarily handmade local items. Have been there about 5 times bow and am never disappointed!

We
Review №50

This is a one of a kind place run by an amazing couple!!!

Fr
Review №51

If you are looking for great homemade food and a very eclectic atmosphere then you MUST go to barn happy. My wife would LOVE this place.

jo
Review №52

We Have Had Our Class Reunions ThereIn The Past... Once Again We Were Not Disappointed.. A Beautiful Location, AWonderful Atmosphere Made For A Very Another Special Reunion...Thankyou Again For Allowing Us To Use Your Location For Our Special TimeTogether..... Always 5 Stars!!!!!!!

Za
Review №53

Amazing home cooked food at a great price.

Jo
Review №54

Food was homemade. Very tasty tuna salad, coleslaw and bread. The shop is a fun time. Very helpful staff.

G
Review №55

It was great stopping by and getting such a warm reception. Thank you Kris and Jane for making me and my family feel welcome.The coffee was great, try the Southern Pecan, and the Raspberry Delicious was a perfect pairing. I also heard that the blueberry coffee was excellent as well. The antique and gift store above was the kind of kitschy cluttered that a bargain hunter would love.Good food and good times to be had at Barn Happy. 😁

Ro
Review №56

They offer a nice assortment of sandwiches and desserts. Lots of unique local products as well. Its a very welcoming and fun environment with a very friendly staff.

Ch
Review №57

Cute, cozy place with excellent food and desserts. Great place to find a gift--Iowa products throughout the store. Love the local vibe!

Ci
Review №58

Wonderful assortment of breakfast and lunch options! Yummy quiche, soups, sandwiches and delightful desserts! The staff are kind and always smiling. Call ahead for a table reservation, even on weekdays they are packed. Best place to shop for unique Iowa sourced gifts. Take hoe a beautiful, reasonably priced flower arrangement too (available in summer)! Casual and relaxed environment is always inviting. Youll feel like your going to lunch at your best friends home!

Kr
Review №59

Stopped here on the way to the university for a competition since the reviews were so good. What a great place for seriously great food! Lunch was delicious and what a treat compared to where we normally would stop on a road trip. Hoping we can stop in on the way home!

Tr
Review №60

Love, Love, Love this enchanting, magical place The food and baked goods.are all created locally. The staff is over the top friendly. The owner is beautiful and personable!! The treasures vintage and new are unique. I love how they offer local artists ware. They also offer a private barn for functions!!!A must do when you travel to Iowa!Will return again and again!

Lo
Review №61

Love, love this place! Great lighter and healthier meals. The store is cute and unique. Staff is friendly. One of a kind place!

Gr
Review №62

Wonderful place to relax and enjoy Iowa gifts and excellent sandwiches, soups, coffee, and desserts! Dont forget the antiques in the barn loft! Birthdays are fun here too! Many THANKS for all the fun!

Pe
Review №63

This is the best family eatery!! Homemade goodness at its best. The top of the barn has nice collectables and antiques. All very reasonable. The gift shop has many locally made items. Its a must stop for all. Truly Iowan🙂

Vi
Review №64

Delicious quiche, amazing bacon, apple coleslaw and yummy blueberry cream cheese cake! It is a quaint and fun experience to eat at Barn Happy! It is fun to look at the ever changing Iowa merchandise in the lower level and to shop through the antiques in the old haymow! What a fun outing!

Be
Review №65

Fun place for lunch. My wife loves the homemade food. The dessert counter is deliciously dangerous and worth the calories.

JJ
Review №66

Amazing food had the tuna sandwhich, cup of soup and side of watermelon. It was fresh food without any junk, it is a amazing dining atmosphere with antiques and iowa themed restaurant. Great politeness from the staff! A hidden gem in the cedar Valley!

Su
Review №67

My 1st visit there & will definitely be back. Loaded with unique, fun gifts plus delicious food!

Je
Review №68

I am SO glad I did not look at the pictures because I would have figured this is not a place where man go eat, and it probably isnt judging by the fact that we were the only 4 guys in a 5 mile radius lol, but the food was awesome! Im from Texas and I was hoping to find something typical of Iowa and this hit the spot. Everything home made and delicious!!

Ch
Review №69

What a cute place! It surely lives up to its name 🙂!! Very delicious & unique coffees to go with the wonderful homemade desserts. Hmm..hard to pick which one should I get? So you just pick a slice(s) to go. Yummy! Very nicely made gifts by a variety of talented Crafters. Great gifts for Christmas 🎄🎁for family & friends.

By
Review №70

Wonderful and cheery as always!

El
Review №71

First time Ive been here and the food was fabulous and there are alot of gifts to chose from

Ma
Review №72

We had a sister/ mom day outing. We heard wonderful things about Barn Happy and decided to go there. What a charming wonderful place to go, and the food was fabulous ! We will definatly be going back. Loved it!

Sh
Review №73

Great people. So friendly and helpful. Will be back.

Sh
Review №74

Unique place...Stellar service ...And the food is amazing!!

Ed
Review №75

Love everything about this little place... except the hours. 🤨

Cy
Review №76

Great home-cooked food and over the top service. Plus the gift shop is well worth the trip

De
Review №77

Great shopping experience. cute things

Ma
Review №78

A true treasure of Cedar Falls and Iowa. The food is great, the employees always make me feel like Im at home, the atmosphere is so fun, and its just a wonderful place to have a meal and meet friends!

Ta
Review №79

Its a unique little gift/coffee/plus a nice place to stop for lunch

Ma
Review №80

Absolutely love this place. Everything iowa. Staff is super friendly, food is amazing and the deserts are all homemade and incredible. Didnt want to leave the place

Be
Review №81

I just visited with four co-workers. The five of us (all guys) found good food, great atmosphere, and a room full of attractive women both on staff and as patrons--whats not to like? There is no place like it in the area. I only wish we had discovered Barn Happy when we first got to Cedar Falls, and not during our last week here.

Sa
Review №82

Love this homey and unique place, the women are fabulous, the food is home-cooked, and the store products are so sweet! Love it here and they have the BEST peach iced tea!

Sh
Review №83

Great food, attentive staff, desserts were awesome & cute, unique items to buy

Ma
Review №84

Delicious lunches. Fun vintage shopping. They have lots of Iowa items.

Pe
Review №85

So glad we found this adorable restaurant and gift shop. Definitely coming back!!

jo
Review №86

Great place to stop for unique and Iowa made items. Also serves great food!

ch
Review №87

Wonderful food always but just not enough room. Very hard to walk around to look at there items they are selling.

La
Review №88

Great place, very friendly staff and fantastic food.

Ma
Review №89

Fun and friendly - worth going! Also a nice place to find gifts

Ja
Review №90

Friendly service, delicious food and beverages, and lots of local crafts to browse and buy. I had my first steamer here and loved it!!

Be
Review №91

Good place to have lunch. Shop for unique & also antiques.

rc
Review №92

Very neat place to visit and good deals can be had in the upper level of the barn!!!! I bought a antique paper cutter with the big long handle like all school rooms used to have back in the day. Keep your fingers safe while using it though!! It works excellent and will work awesome for cropping photos and for scrapbooking.....cost = $25.00. I thought that was a great deal myself for something thatll easily last me the rest of my life and is os 10x better quality than ANY paper cutters you can buy today that are all plastic!!!! Ill definately be popping in from time to time to see if I can pick up anymore great deals. Oh yeah, they also have excellent snacks and meals there too!!!!

Pa
Review №93

The coconut cream pie melts in your mouth. Mmmmm

Ju
Review №94

Best place Iowa to eat, shop and socialize. Love the owners, love the ambience

Ke
Review №95

Definitely a five star stop. Great service and food.

Ji
Review №96

Shared a very good sandwich. Loved the upstairs antique area.

Da
Review №97

You can take a friend here and never be disappointed

Ji
Review №98

Loved it. Rays crack bites are salty, smokey, fatty goodness.

Jo
Review №99

This is a neat little place with good comfort food and lots of neat Iowa themed gifts. Be sure to check the hours before you go!

Ji
Review №100

Great place to eat and see the great Barn with a lot of treasures

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  • Address:11310 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, United States
  • Site:http://barnhappy.net/
  • Phone:+1 319-266-0888
Categories
  • Family restaurant
  • Gift basket store
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:9AM–3PM
  • Friday:9AM–3PM
  • Saturday:9AM–3PM
  • Sunday:9AM–3PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Drive-through:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Health & safety
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • High chairs:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
  • Historic:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
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