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Best Burgers on Main Street Cedar Falls

Hand-smashed patties. Locally ground beef. House-made sauces. Cold beers and brats grilled the way they're supposed to be — right in the heart of downtown Cedar Falls.

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Open Today · 11a–9p 118 Main Street (319) 260-5000
A stacked Wilbo burger piled with bacon, cheese, jalapeños and pickles — handcrafted in Cedar Falls
The bar at Wilbo Burgers on Main Street Cedar Falls
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Our Story

A local favorite in downtown Cedar Falls.

Wilbo Burgers Brats & Beers was founded on a simple idea: serve the best burgers and brats in Cedar Falls while keeping it local and genuine. No shortcuts. No frozen patties. No microwaves in the building.

We source fresh, locally ground beef and brats from small Iowa businesses. Every patty is hand-smashed on our flat top to order. Every sauce — including our famous garlic ranch — is made in-house, right here on Main Street.

Lunch, dinner, or just drinks with friends — Wilbo is where Main Street comes to eat.

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The Wilbo Way

Burgers, brats & beers — the Main Street way.

We keep it simple: quality ingredients, local flavor, bold taste. Every meal is made fresh, every guest is treated like family, and every visit feels like a celebration of downtown Cedar Falls.

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Fresh, Never Frozen

No microwaves. No freezers full of patties. Locally ground beef and pork, brought in fresh and broken down in our kitchen — same goes for our hand-breaded sides.

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Hand-Smashed to Order

Every burger smashed thin on the flat top the moment you order it. That's how you get the crispy-edged, juicy-centered patty Main Street keeps coming back for.

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House-Made, Everything

Our sauces, our buttermilk, our breading, our garlic ranch — all made in-house. Even the ice cream gets the Wilbo treatment in our shakes, malts, sundaes, and floats.

Brats & Dogs The Philly Brat at Wilbo Burgers Cedar Falls — peppers, onions, provolone, garlic ranch
Beyond the Burger

Brats grilled the right way.

Searching for a brats restaurant near me in Cedar Falls? Locally sourced, properly snapped, served the way a brat should be — on a fresh bun with toppings that earn their place. Plus classic dogs that grew up.

  • The Standard
    Dill pickle relish and sauerkraut.
    $9
  • Philly Brat
    Sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms, provolone, house garlic ranch.
    $13
  • Mac & Brat
    House-made mac & cheese, provolone, marinara.
    $13
  • Chicago Dog
    Tomato, dill pickle spear, onions, relish, celery salt, pepperoncini.
    $11
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More Than Burgers

There's a whole lot on Main Street.

Big salads, hand-spun shakes, craft cocktails, and ice-cold local beer with a window on downtown Cedar Falls.

The Big Salad at Wilbo Burgers Cedar Falls

Big Salads

Romaine and fresh spinach piled with tomato, peppers, red onion, mushrooms. Add a burger patty, chopped brat, or bacon to make it dinner.

+ Protein Add-Ons
Craft cocktails and drinks at Wilbo Burgers bar with a view of Main Street Cedar Falls

Cocktails & Cold Beers

Local taps, signature cocktails, and a window seat on Main Street to pair with them. Meet friends, post up at the bar, stay a while.

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Hand-spun vanilla shake at Wilbo Burgers Cedar Falls

Shakes, Malts & Floats

Chocolate, vanilla, oreo, mint, caramel, raspberry, strawberry — hand-spun. Sundaes and floats too. Whipped cream included.

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What People Are Saying

The reviews back it up.

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A Great Find

Chill atmosphere. Great wait staff. Quality hot burger on fresh bun. Sweet potatoes are the real deal — freshly sliced, perfectly deep fried. I took a local recommendation and I'll be back.
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Fabulous Food & Service

Wilbo is definitely famous for their burgers — so tasty and big. Their unusual fries are easily on my list of greatest fries I've ever eaten. The service is humorous and kind.
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Another Successful Visit

Me and my girlfriend visit this place often and we loooove it. We had pretty much everything on the menu and there isn't one thing we didn't like. Always makes us feel right at home.
Come Hungry

Find us on 118 Main Street.

Right in the heart of downtown Cedar Falls — steps from the best local shops, events, and nightlife. Grab a table, post up at the bar, or call ahead and take it to go.

Address
118 Main St.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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Burgers Near Me in Cedar Falls

The best burger restaurant in Cedar Falls — made the right way.

If you're searching for burgers near me in Cedar Falls, you've found the spot. Wilbo Burgers Brats & Beers sits in the heart of downtown on Main Street, just steps from the best local shops, events, and nightlife that make Cedar Falls Main Street restaurants stand out.

Here at Wilbo, you'll find no microwaves, no frozen food (aside from our ice cream!), and no shortage of delicious meals. All sauces — including our famous garlic ranch — are made in house. Every burger is hand-smashed onto our flat top grill, every side is breaded by hand, and yes, we even make our own buttermilk. Everything is made to order, brought to your table by our wonderful waitstaff.

Whether you stop in for a hand-smashed burger, our brats restaurant near me classics, a Chicago-style dog, or just a cold beer with friends, you're getting a taste of Main Street done right. Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy. We'll take it from here.