Newton's Paradise Cafe Menu (2025 Update)

Welcome to Newton's Paradise Cafe, a cozy eatery nestled in Waterloo, Iowa. Known for its inviting atmosphere and diverse menu, this cafe serves up a delightful combination of classic and innovative dishes.

The menu features a range of enticing options, from the beloved Grown-Up Grilled Cheese to the refreshing Caprese Sandwich. Each dish showcases high-quality ingredients, with highlights including the mouthwatering Krab Rangoon Nachos, which combine crispy wonton chips with creamy filling and sweet chile sauce.

For those with diverse dietary preferences, the cafe offers health-conscious choices, ensuring everyone finds something to delight their palate. With breakfast served around the clock and a friendly atmosphere, Newton's Paradise Cafe is the perfect destination for a casual meal or a special gathering.

Come experience the charm and flavors that make this cafe a true gem in the community!

Sides

Hash Browns

US$3.99

Cottage Cheese

US$3.99

Macaroni Salad

US$4.99

Onion Rings

US$4.99

Parmesean Fries

US$3.99

French Fries

US$3.99

Pesto Coleslaw

US$3.99

Broccoli Salad

US$4.99

Side Salad

US$4.99

Sweet Potato Chip

US$3.99

Biscuits & Gravy

Don't take someone else's word on this...they are the best. Homemade biscuits with pepper gravy. Sub sausage gravy for an additional charge.

US$11.99

Build-Your-Own-Omelet

3 egg omelet made with Cheddar cheese and 3 ingredients of your choice. Served with hash browns and toast. Meats: bacon, sausage, diced ham (add chicken or steak for an additional price). Veggies: onion, bell peppers, spinach, mushroom, tomato, asparagus, jalapenos, black olives, black beans, green chilies.

US$12.99

Iowa Toast

Our take on french toast done Iowa style. Served with your choice of bacon, ham, sausage links or homemade sausage patty. Add berries for an additional charge.

US$11.99

Classic Breakfast

A fan favorite - two eggs served with hash browns and your choice of meat and toast. Bacon, ham, sausage links or homemade sausage patty.

US$12.99

Breakfast Burrito

Scrambled eggs, Cheddar cheese, and three ingredients of your choice rolled into a soft shell. Served with hash brown. Meats: bacon, sausage, diced ham (add chicken or steak for an additional price). Veggies: onion, bell peppers, spinach, mushroom, tomato, asparagus, jalapenos, black olives, black beans, green chilies.

US$12.99

Breakfast Bowl

Enjoy everything from the burrito without the shell! Hash browns topped with scrambled eggs, Cheddar cheese, and three ingredients of your choice. Finished off with your choice of our pepper gravy or Cheddar cheese sauce. Meats: bacon, sausage, diced ham (add chicken or steak for an additional price). Veggies: onion, bell peppers, spinach, mushroom, tomato, asparagus, jalapenos, black olives, black beans, green chilies.

US$12.99

Chicken Fried Steak

Pepper gravy, biscuit, and hash browns. Sub sausage gravy for an additional charge.

US$14.99

Steak & Eggs

A hand-cut 8 oz ribeye, two eggs and hash browns.

US$21.99

Homemade Pancakes

Served with your choice of bacon, ham, sausage links or homemade sausage patty. Add mixed berries, chocolate chips, or pecans for an additional charge.

US$12.99

Breakfast Pizza

A thin crust 12 inch pizza topped with cheese sauce, scrambled eggs, Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese and three ingredients of your choice. It's loaded! Enough for 2-4 to enjoy! Meats: bacon, sausage, diced ham (add chicken or steak for an additional price). Veggies: onion, bell peppers, spinach, mushroom, tomato, asparagus, jalapenos, black olives, black beans, green chilies.

US$16.99

Country Fried Steak

Pepper gravy, biscuit, and hash browns. Sub sausage gravy for an additional charge.

US$15.99

Breakfast

Desserts

Four-Layered Carrot Cake

With cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut.

US$5.99

Chocolate Cake

The best double layered chocolate cake, with chocolate buttercream frosting, topped with fresh strawberries.

US$8.99

Chicken Strips

With choice of side.

US$6.99

Classic Breakfast

Egg, hash browns and your choice of homemade sausage patty or bacon.

US$6.99

Cheeseburger

With choice of side.

US$6.99

Peanut Butter & Jelly

With choice of side.

US$6.99

Biscuits & Gravy

A smaller version of the real deal.

US$6.99

Homemade Pancakes Or Iowa Toast

Homemade pancakes or our take on French toast done Iowa style.

US$6.99

Grilled Cheese

With choice of side.

US$6.99

Kids' Menu

Specialties

BLT Avocado Toast

Two pieces of thick-cut sourdough toast with our tangy avocado spread, topped with thick-cut bacon, mixed greens, tomato, and drizzled pesto aioli.

US$10.99

Breakfast Avocado Toast

Two pieces of thick-cut sourdough toast with our tangy avocado spread, topped with two eggs, everything bagel seasoning, and a drizzle of hot honey.

US$10.99

Caprese Avocado Toast

Two pieces of thick-cut sourdough toast with our tangy avocado spread, fresh mozzarella, tomato, and drizzled with pesto aioli and balsamic glaze.

US$10.99

Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

Hand-breaded and fried chicken tossed in our homemade hot honey, creamy slaw, and pickles served on a brioche bun.

US$12.99

Build Your Own Mac & Cheese

US$12.99

Mac & Cheese With Chicken Bites

US$14.99

Monte Cristo Sandwich

You won't be disappointed with this one! Served on our Iowa toast with layers of ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, with mayo and Dijon mustard on our lowa toast with a side of homemade jam.

US$13.99

BLT

Basil aioli, hickory bacon, spring mix, and tomatoes served on ciabatta bread.

US$12.99

Club Sandwich

You will love this three layer sandwich. Served on toasted bread with layers of ham, turkey, bacon and Cheddar cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo. Your choice of white, wheat or sourdough bread.

US$13.99

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Cheese crumbles. Your choice of crispy or grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, buffalo sauce, and blue.

US$14.99

Pesto Chicken Wrap

Your choice of crispy or grilled chicken with lettuce, tomato, onion, Cheddar cheese, and pesto aioli.

US$13.99

Spinach Salad

Candied pecans, mixed fresh fruit, bacon, blue cheese crumbles and homemade Italian balsamic dressing.

US$12.99

Iowa Breaded Pork Tenderloin

Get ready for this; you won't believe your eyes when you see this tenderloin! Breaded fresh daily or have it grilled. Make it an impossible loin for an additional charge.

US$17.99

Turkey Wrap

Turkey, lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese, bacon, candied pecans, and raspberry aioli.

US$13.99

Chicken Parmesan Wrap

Your choice of crispy or grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, onions, black olives, Parmesan cheese and homemade ranch dressing.

US$13.99

Great Grown-Up Grilled Cheese

Much else to say...but you have to try it! Served on fresh sourdough bread coated with crusted Parmesan cheese then grilled with layers of Cheddar and Swiss.

US$12.99

Angus Smash Burger

Served with mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese. Make it an impossible burger for an additional charge.

US$13.99

Reuben

Sauteed sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing, Swiss cheese, and corned beef on swirl rye or make it a Rachel with turkey.

US$13.99

Vegetable Wrap

Lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, carrots, cream cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, and cheese.

US$12.99

Caprese Salad

Spring mixed greens, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, pesto aioli, and balsamic glaze.

US$12.99

House Salad

Spring mix greens, tomato, onion, and homemade croutons.

US$10.99

French Dip

Roast beef, Swiss cheese, and horseradish aioli served on a hoagie bun with au jus for dipping. Add grilled peppers and onions for an additional charge.

US$14.99

Caprese Sandwich

Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and spinach topped with pesto aioli and Italian balsamic on ciabatta.

US$12.99

Homemade Soup

Made fresh daily.

US$4.99

Soup & Salad

Our homemade soup with a side house salad.

US$10.99

Lunch

Sauces

Pesto Aioli

US$1.00

Raspberry Aioli

US$1.00

Mayo

US$1.00

BBQ

US$1.00

Balsamic Vinegarette

US$1.00

Sour Cream

US$1.00

1000 Island

US$1.00

French

US$1.00

Cheese Sauce

US$4.00

Ketchup

US$0.50

Sausage Gravy

US$4.00

Ceasar

US$1.00

Chipotle Aioli

US$1.00

Honey Muatard

US$1.00

Hot Honey

US$1.00

Ranch

US$1.00

Pepper Gravy

US$3.00

Mustard

US$0.50

Blue Cheese

US$1.00

Bufffalo

US$1.00

Queso Chorizo

Homemade cheese sauce topped with a slightly spicy Spanish sausage and served with tortilla chips.

US$11.99

Soft Pretzels

Soft and chewy pretzels served with your choice of Cheddar cheese sauce or honey mustard.

US$10.99

Spinach Artichoke Quesadilla

A crispy garden vegetable tortilla filled with grilled chicken and our homemade spinach dip. Served with homemade salsa, sour cream, and chipotle aioli.

US$10.99

Hansen's Fried Curds

Farm fresh cheese curds with our homemade breading and served with ranch dressing.

US$10.99

Onion Rings

Hand-battered rings served with chipotle aioli.

US$11.99

Chicken Bites

Fresh hand-breaded boneless chicken bites with your choice of BBQ, buffalo, or hot honey sauce.

US$10.99

Krab Rangoon Nachos

A Newtons original! Fried wonton chip topped with a mixture of our housemade queso, gooey krab rangoon filling, sweet chile sauce, and green onions. (All packaged separately so no soggy chips!)

US$12.99

Fried Cheese Curds

Farm fresh cheese curds with our homemade breading and served with ranch dressing.

US$8.99

Appetizers

Specials - Wrap Wednesday

Chicken Parmesan Wrap

Your choice of crispy or grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, onions, black olives, Parmesan cheese and homemade ranch dressing.

US$10.99

Pesto Chicken Wrap

Your choice of crispy or grilled chicken with lettuce, tomato, onion, Cheddar cheese, and pesto aioli.

US$10.99

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Cheese crumbles. Your choice of crispy or grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, buffalo sauce, and blue.

US$11.99

Vegetable Wrap

Lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, carrots, cream cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, and cheese.

US$9.99

Turkey Wrap

Turkey, lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese, bacon, candied pecans, and raspberry aioli.

US$10.99