Pizza Ranch

4.1
2735 reviews

About

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Join us at the Pizza Ranch in Cedar Falls and let us serve you a truly legendary experience. Treat your taste buds to indulgent pizza and the Country’s Best Chicken®, and then top it all off with our deliciously classic cactus bread. Find a special deal or support a new cause with us during every weeknight. With Kid’s Day all day every Tuesday, Chicken Fest on Thursdays, and Community Impact events on Mondays and Wednesdays, we’re always dishing up slices and smiles. We’ve helped groups like Relay for life, and would love to help you, too. Coming with a crew? Call and reserve our party room—it’s the perfect space for your next event!

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Pizza Ranch
4302 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA
50613, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
1,932 reviews
5 stars
1,044
4 stars
479
3 stars
191
2 stars
87
1 star
131

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Many customers praised the friendly and attentive staff, highlighting individuals like Jodi, Brandon, and Neven for their excellent service.

Food Quality

Feedback on food quality was mixed; while some enjoyed the fried chicken and pizza, many reported issues with food being cold, empty buffet stations, and overall poor food quality.

Cleanliness

Numerous reviews indicated concerns about cleanliness, with reports of dirty tables, unkempt dining areas, and inadequate restocking of buffet items.

Value for Money

Customers expressed mixed feelings about pricing, with some feeling it was too expensive for the quality and quantity of food offered.

Family-Friendly Atmosphere

The restaurant is noted for being family-friendly, with a fun zone for kids, making it a popular choice for families despite some operational issues.
  • KM
    Kelly M
    1 day ago
    1.0
    The staff greeted us with a "Good Morning"and we paid and went on our way. Didn't ask if we had a special pizza we'd like. We went got our hot food which was well supplied. Went to salad bar there was NO lettuce. Husband went to get coffee for us and there wasn't any. I asked for coffee mugs they brought those out but then I had to ask if someone could make some coffee. Person told me that he would check. Few minutes later he came to our table and told us they DIDN'T HAVE ANY COFFEE. REALLY no coffee in the building? Regular, decafe, or hazelnut? Then my husband went to get ice cream and the machine didn't work. It took 3 or 4 customers to ask if it could be checked out to see why. I went back again to the salad bar and still no lettuce so I asked if someone could bring some lettuce out. I want to say they were NOT busy so there was no reason for things not to be stocked. When the person did bring out the lettuce he seemed put out that he even had to do it. Pizza bar had maybe 5 slices of different kinds of pizza. To think I paid for these things and not have them is a real let down. No coffee, ice cream machine had to be unlocked, no lettuce dessert bar had 3 little pieces of cactus bread and nothing else. This was the worst ever since we have been going there. There was a 2 year old in there screaming because the mother was antagonizing her so to try and talk was a bit difficult. Was very glad to get out of there where it was QUIET!!!!
  • AR
    Austin Roum
    6 days ago
    5.0
    Jakob S. did a phenomenal job with customer service and making sure everything good. Food was amazing and staff made sure they cleaned up after each table. Definitely would recommend to anyone.
  • RN
    Rose Nelson
    6 days ago
    4.0
    We love coming for tuesdays when kids eat free, it’s an affordable way to have a mid-week night out with the family. The staff is friendly, especially Jacob S, he came up and complimented my hair, which is always so nice to hear!
  • SA
    SadieJane Allen
    6 days ago
    5.0
    Went with my 1 year old, niece and sister around 3, food was fresh but what really stood out was the amazing customer service we received from Jodi. For example we wanted cookies and they were out I asked her if they were making some and she said I’ll have em done in a five minutes. Then proceeded to come with a fresh tray of cookies to our table!
  • JD
    jake doudney
    Jan 4, 2026
    3.0
    Food is, at best, edible. Staff were nice, but seemed overwhelmed by everything. Our group had a problem with the arcade card machine, the poor kid working back there told us the manager basically refused to help him. Which left someone, who'd obviously never had to open the thing before to do their best to fix it with a dozen people waiting in line.....

Frequently Asked Questions About Pizza Ranch

What are your buffet hours?

To view current buffet hours for the Cedar Falls Pizza Ranch restaurant location, please visit our website: https://pizzaranch.com/locations/ia/cedar-falls/4302-university-avenue.

How much does your buffet cost?

Lunch buffet pricing is: $15.49, and dinner buffet pricing is: $17.32. Check out website to see our kids pricing and other buffet discounts available: https://pizzaranch.com/locations/ia/cedar-falls/4302-university-avenue.