The Other Place Waterloo is a pizza restaurant that offers a welcoming atmosphere and a diverse menu that caters to both small and large groups. Located at 360 E Ridgeway Ave in Waterloo, IA, this spot excels in providing a satisfying dining experience for all types of patrons. Customers commend the attentive staff who are adept at managing large parties, ensuring timely service even when accommodating groups of 16 or more.
Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the food, noting that the pizzas are hot and delicious, while options like the Philly cheese sandwich also receive high marks. The kids’ menu is flexible, accommodating unique requests without hesitation, which is a big hit with families. The selection at the bar, especially the long island iced tea, complements the dining experience, offering a lighter twist on traditional favorites.
For sports fans, the atmosphere is ideal—plenty of TVs set at a comfortable volume allow for both lively game watching and easy conversation. Guests appreciate the ample portions, often leading to leftovers, making The Other Place a great value despite may appear to be pricey at first glance. Overall, this local gem is a must-visit for anyone looking for great food and a friendly vibe.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For The Other Place Waterloo
KayDee MhRee
Jun 18,2025
Have always enjoyed the OP - this location in particular. I think I like the physical setup of the restaurant, but also the staff all around have always made me feel comfortable and welcome. Great place for couples & small groups with a good variety of seating options for parties of various sizes. Recently however I was part of a party of 16 for a family outing. I was thoroughly impressed and would highly recommend this as a place for a larger group. Our server was attentive, friendly, and especially patient with the (several) kiddos as they flip flopped their drink & meal choices. (Quick note - we called ahead earlier in the week to make a reservation since we were a rather large group; probably definitely go this route if you can) The wait for the food was reasonable - for whatever reason, seems like members of large parties expect the wait time for food to be the same as it would be for 2-4 people. While that would be great, it is literally not possible. That being said, with 4 pizzas total, a couple hot sandwiches, and more - the wait time was not too long, and ALL of the food was HOT (not too hot, I mean this in a positive way). To be honest I haven't focused on the sports bar aspect of the OP for quite a while, however I think this is a fun place to sit at the bar and chat if you do want to catch a game or two (or yell at the T.V. if that's more your style haha). If you need a mixed drink recommendation, I enjoy their long island iced teas. They're lighter on the cola than many others, and I have never had one too heavy on one of the liquors so that it sticks out & overpowers the others. Personally I'm not much of a beer drinker, but I believe they have a decent beer selection as well. Overall - great local restaurant, if you like supporting local businesses you should definitely try it out.
Katie Kopp
Jun 15,2025
Great food, good selections at the bar, and excellent service. Highly recommend.
Mary Howard
May 29,2025
We went after a full day at the lost Isle water park and were hungry, we ordered pizza and kids meals for kiddos, our five year old wanted pasta with butter and Parmesan, they didn’t even blink and he got what he wanted, and said it was delicious, haha. The pizza was great! and my husband ordered a Philly cheese sandwich, he didn’t want pizza, he ate the whole thing and he rarely does that. All and all great experience and everyone left full and pleased. Thanks to the ladies that took care of too.
Chuck Wright
May 19,2025
We had 17 in our group. Nikki was an awesome waitress. Made plenty of rounds to make sure we were accommodated. Food was excellent!
Cathy Adams
Apr 13,2025
Great atmosphere especially if you're a sports fan, TV's aren't loud but yet you can hear them. You can still have a conversation without yelling. Food has always been great, you may feel like it's pricey but you get plenty to take home. Even my husband can't clean his plate, that is unusual for him. We have never been disappointed! I can be finicky.
Michael Elling
Apr 8,2025
Foods aways good and the people that work there are great
Carol Gallmeyer
Mar 9,2025
We are from out of town and visited late on a Monday evening with our seven year old after a very busy day. We were tired and hungry and just wanted a peaceful dinner. It was quiet, and cozy and the atmosphere was just right. The pizza was delicious, and the music was perfect, the waitress was delightful. If we lived in the area this would be a regular spot for us.
Randy Krejci
Mar 7,2025
Great meals no matter what you choose! I was involved with a coaches meeting and had a formal dinner supper everything was awesome. Great food, tasty drinks, and a delightful evening overall!!
Reviews For The Other Place Waterloo