Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs. Based on 596 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $$
Address:
3280 University Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
Website: https://www.perkinsrestaurants.com/
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Gil Ayala
Went there around 3am (after work with coworker) for some breakfast/dinner. There were three tables of guests and not crowded, as you’d expect for this time of day with only one Server. I asked the server to surprise me and order me anything from the menu because I never had a bad experience with the food. From the shrimp skillet (what coworker had) to the patty melt and anything in between. She ordered me the Angler Burger which was pretty good. She’d only been there a month and it showed, but her personality made up for lack of service she missed on some orders from the other two tables. But, I’m all about service, so That’s why the 3 stars . Place wasn’t dirty, but not spotless either. Restrooms were, though. Overall, I’d still recommend it.
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Trenette Monty
Great atmosphere, delicious food, friendly employees, reasonably priced. My 1st time there, and the shrimps and grits are a hit!! My favorite
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R K (Nightowl3590)
Great experience…. I am giving four stars because the lady who took our orders initially was very unorganized and seemed very incoherent, maybe because she was at the end of her graveyard shift. The food was great and the second waiter was super awesome. Try their magnificent 7. I loved it. They have free pie on Monday and it is to die for.
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Bradlee J. Love
The food was brought out quickly, the table was clean, the waiter was very kind and upbeat and had lots of energy. Basically he seemed like he wanted to be here. He even told my friend she would get her coffee free of charge.
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Lois Olson
I just wanted to treat myself for lunch. I hadn’t been there much since I retired. My waitresses were great. The food was excellent. The tilapia was cooked to perfection. The weather was nasty, so it wasn’t very busy. Just a nice quiet lunch. Just what I needed!
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Megan Moore
Excellent service from the time we walked in to the time we left. Our waitress, Stephani, was wonderful! She wiped down the high chair before she gave it to us and was attentive and polite. The whole place looked very clean as well. We’ll be back 🙂 thanks again!
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Micha Eldridge
It has been a while since I’ve been to Perkins but I am happy for all the improvements. For example the wait staff is absolutely amazing! I have to give a huge shout out to my waiter Will. Not only was he funny but A very charismatic character. Me and my sister both enjoyed our time being waited on by I Will who was so sweet and nice. We will definitely be returning again for another sister date just to see Will again! Thanks for the mic drop Will!
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Tristan Voelker
I haven’t been to Perkins but 2 or 3 times ever, but the service I received from Spencer and Rachel was some of the best service I have ever had in my life. They were warm, exciting and just plain fun to be around! They were quick to respond to our requests and delivered our orders with grace, eloquence and speed. I had tears rolling down my face from laughing so hard at the fun Spencer had with us. He is amazing at his job, as is the entire staff. The food was excellently prepared and went down with ease. I will be sure to return to Perkins soon and excited for a good time!
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Michael woock
It is becoming a disturbing Trend that everybody is discriminating against night shifters it is ridiculous that they’re big sign on the road says free pie Monday but you can’t get free pie in till 11 which excludes all of us third shifters because we are usually in bed
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Kimberly Hynick
Spencer is the best server I have ever had very attentive, polite, and enjoys his job. Definitely earned his 10$ tip. When you go ask to be seated in his area even the locals were excited to see him. Hey Spencer if you see this thank you from the family that came in at 11pm Thursday November 21. We will be back next time we are in town!!!
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