Second State Brewing Co.
4.8 (141 on Google)
About Second State Brewing Co.
Second State Brewing Co. is a brewery in downtown Cedar Falls, on State Street. Its website says it opened in March 2017. Google also lists it as a bar and a restaurant.
The website calls its beer list constantly changing and evolving. The list on its site has covered lagers, wheat beer, red and pale ales, a double IPA and a stout.
A kitchen is open Wednesday through Saturday starting at 4pm. Outside kitchen hours, appetizers are available while supplies last, and the menu changes each week.
Outdoor seating is available May through October, and the website suggests a beer on the patio for a summer evening. Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Cedar Falls on this site.
From Second State Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 27, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Does Second State Brewing serve food?
Yes. Its website says the kitchen is open Wednesday through Saturday starting at 4pm. Outside those hours, appetizers are available while supplies last.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes. Its website says outdoor seating is available May through October, and it points to the patio as a good spot for a summer evening.
Does the beer list change?
Often. The website says the list is constantly changing and points visitors to its Facebook page for updates.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Which breweries are close by?
SingleSpeed Brewing Cedar Falls Taproom is also in Cedar Falls, listed at 0 miles. SingleSpeed Brewing Co. and Backpocket Brewing in Waterloo are both 5.9 miles away. Bremer Brewing Company in Waverly is 13.1 miles away.
Answers come from Second State Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 27, 2026.
Before you visit Second State
Check secondstatebrewing.com for the current tap list before you go, because it changes. The site also points to its Facebook page for the latest news. Plan on an evening visit if you want the kitchen, since it opens at 4pm Wednesday through Saturday.
SingleSpeed Brewing Cedar Falls Taproom is also in town, so you can pair the two stops. The Waterloo breweries, SingleSpeed Brewing Co. and Backpocket Brewing, are 5.9 miles away. That makes a second stop easy to add.