Concept Kitchen CF

Concept Kitchen CF Rotating menu of traditional street foods and elevated features
Global Ideas with Local Ingredients
Inside the Second State Brewing taproom

New Features Menu Now Available!TROUT with TOMATOESSauteed trout filet over creamy polenta with goat cheese, a roasted t...
08/27/2026

New Features Menu Now Available!

TROUT with TOMATOES
Sauteed trout filet over creamy polenta with goat cheese, a roasted tomato butter, pickled fresh tomato, and fresh basil gf

HUNAN SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD
Fresh, local cucumber pickled and tossed with fresh herbs, fermented black beans, and a chile sesame viniagrette gf

HOT AND SOUR BEEF RAMEN
Chile spiced beef broth over springy wheat noodles with miso tamarind tare, succulent beef, pickled bamboo and celery, and sesame furikake - gf noodles available

Fresh, local, quality ingredients are so important to us and we think they may be for you as well πŸ…

We have a little bit of a menu change this weekendTonight we are celebrating the last Live to 9 music event of the summe...
08/21/2026

We have a little bit of a menu change this weekend

Tonight we are celebrating the last Live to 9 music event of the summer! Conveniently located across the street at the River Place Plaza, stop down and join us for all of our regular menu items: Tacos, Mac n Cheeses, Queso, Nachos, and all your other taproom favorites!

This also means, Friday, August 21st there will be no features available. Our NEW features menu will drop next Wednesday this time around.

Saturday, August 22nd the Scallops and Risotto, Sweet Corn Ramen, and Peach Salad will be available as well as the Chef's tasting.

Closed Saturday...Yes, we hate to inconvenience you, but we wanted to let you know, the kitchen door will be closed this...
08/14/2026

Closed Saturday...
Yes, we hate to inconvenience you, but we wanted to let you know, the kitchen door will be closed this Saturday, August 15th.

Friday, however, we are very much looking forward to seeing your lovely faces! This is the last week for our current features menu highlighting local produce. Call or message to reserve your own!

SCALLOP RISOTTO
Seared diver scallops over creamy goat cheese risotto with braised kale, local zucchini, balsamic tomatoes, and basil oil gf

PEACH PECAN SALAD
Fresh, juicy peaches, crumbled feta, and toasted pecans over crisp greens with a peach and balsamic viniagrette gf

SWEET CORN RAMEN
Rich pork bone broth over springy wheat noodles with tender local corn, shredded pork, pickled vegetables, sesame, and fresh scallion - gf noodles available

Pho this weekend!Our secret menu offering this weekend is a fragrant beef pho with chewy rice noodles, tender braised be...
08/07/2026

Pho this weekend!
Our secret menu offering this weekend is a fragrant beef pho with chewy rice noodles, tender braised beef, radish and fresh herbs.

This is in addition to our Scallop and Summer Vegetable Risotto, the Sweet Corn Ramen, and the Peach and Pecan salad.

Our Chef's tasting menu will be available Saturday from 5 to 8. Reservations are strongly suggested for the tasting to allow us to best prepare.

Let us know if we can save a spot for you!

SCALLOP RISOTTO *
Seared diver scallops over creamy goat cheese risotto rice with braised kale, local zucchini, balsamic tomatoes, and basil oil gf

SWEET CORN RAMEN
Rich pork bone broth over springy wheat noodles with tender local corn, shredded pork, pickled vegetables, sesame, and fresh scallion - gf noodles available

PEACH PECAN SALAD
Fresh, juicy peaches, crumbled feta, and toasted pecans over crisp greens with a peach and balsamic viniagrette gf

We've got some exciting menu changes for you this week!First the features. We are making our way into our favorite time ...
07/31/2026

We've got some exciting menu changes for you this week!

First the features. We are making our way into our favorite time of the year! So many fresh local vegetables are really coming into season, we decided to celebrate them with a local vegetable Scallop Risotto, your favorite fresh sweet corn Ramen, and a fresh peach salad!

SCALLOP RISOTTO
Seared diver scallops over creamy goat cheese risotto rice with braised kale, local zucchini, balsamic tomatoes, and basil oil gf

SWEET CORN RAMEN
Rich pork bone broth over springy wheat noodles with tender local corn, shredded pork, pickled vegetables, sesame, and fresh scallion - gf noodles available

PEACH PECAN SALAD
Fresh, juicy peaches, crumbled feta, and toasted pecans over crisp greens with a peach and balsamic viniagrette gf
Add chicken or shrimp

Also new to the menu: Shredded Beef!
Always a popular choice, now available for your Nachos, Quesadilla, Fried Rice, or Mac n Cheese!

In fact, you will now be able to add the meat of your choice to any of those items. Choose from Chicken, Shrimp, Carnitas, Chorizo, Jerk Pork, or Shredded Beef!

Lastly, Burritos... if you've been with us awhile you may remember our Breakfast Burrito menu. These remain a fan favorite but we have had to limit their availability due to the time needed to prepare them. This Burrito Menu will be out unless we are slammed. Ask if you don't see it, you do not want to miss these burrito masterpieces!

Late July features available through next week!JERK SALMONJerk spiced roast salmon filet over Jamaican rice and peas wit...
07/24/2026

Late July features available through next week!

JERK SALMON
Jerk spiced roast salmon filet over Jamaican rice and peas with braised greens, spicy jerk sauce, cilantro, and scallion aioli gf

BIPIMBAP
Sweet and spicy soy braised beef over steamed white rice with sesame mushrooms and house made kimchi, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and a soft egg gf

GREEK SALAD
Confit tomatoes, marinated feta, and olives over crisp greens with lemon tahini dressing gf Add chicken or shrimp

THAI CURRY RAMEN
Green curry seafood broth over springy wheat noodles with poached tender red prawn, coconut tare, pickled vegetables, sesame, and fresh scallion - gf noodles available

Join us Saturday night for our Chef's tasting! Reservations recommended

Live to 9 event Friday night on the Plaza!

Do not worry! You still have time to taste these fantastic south east Asian features! Three very enticing dishes, so it ...
07/02/2026

Do not worry! You still have time to taste these fantastic south east Asian features! Three very enticing dishes, so it may be hard to choose!

We will have normal hours on Wednesday 5-8, Thursday 5-8, and Friday 5-9 this week.
**WE WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY FOR THE 4th.**

BUN GA NUONG
Lemongrass glazed roast chicken over chilled rice noodles with pickled veg, fresh herbs, lemongrass aioli and nuoc cham dressing gf

BIPIMBAP
Sweet and spicy soy braised beef over steamed white rice with sesame mushrooms and house made kimchi, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and a soft egg gf

TANTANMEN RAMEN
Rich pork and vegetable broth over springy wheat noodles with spicy ground pork with sesame, succulent bok choy, sesame miso tare, and fresh scallion - available gf with rice noodles

Available for dine-in in the taproom or for carry out!

And Save the Date!! Our Burger tent SOLD OUT during Sturgis so look for us during the next Live to 9 event NEXT WEEK on Friday, July 10th! πŸ”πŸ”πŸ”

Our newest menu is now available featuring fresh and bold from the Middle East and some Jamaican spiceSucculent beef bra...
05/02/2026

Our newest menu is now available featuring fresh and bold from the Middle East and some Jamaican spice

Succulent beef braised in tangy pomegranate, za'atar season salmon with a savory red pepper and walnut puree, and sweet roasted carrots with tahini and dukkah are all available, complimented by fresh shirazi of cucumber, tomato, and red onion.

Our burger offering this time around is really bringing the heat πŸ’₯
JAMAICAN JERK BURGER
Angus beef patty topped with spicy jerk sauce, pickled red onions, and fresh mango chutney on a toasted brioche bun, served with spicy black beans - gf bun available

PERSIAN BRAISED BEEF
Savory pomegranate braised beef over basmati rice with a shirazi of cucumber and tomatoes, fresh herbs, and pomegranate molasses gf

SALMON with MUHAMMARA
Za'atar roast salmon with red pepper and walnut spread, roast carrot, greens, and shirazi gf

ROAST CARROTS with DUKKAH
Roasted rainbow carrots with tahini, cumin, honey, almond, and sesame gf

Our entire menu is available for takeout or taproom dining. You can find us on the corner of State street and Second inside

New to our menu is the lovelyPESTO MAC and CHEESECreamy white cheese sauce, garlic roasted chicken, fragrant basil pesto...
04/30/2026

New to our menu is the lovely
PESTO MAC and CHEESE
Creamy white cheese sauce, garlic roasted chicken, fragrant basil pesto, and confit tomatoes gf

The perfect bite of spring in the comfort of mac n cheese! This sells out fast on the weekends, so call to reserve yours!

And this is your last chance to get the
SPRING VEGETABLE RAMEN
Roast chicken in a savory broth with chewy wheat noodles and sweet potato, spaghetti squash, rainbow carrot, and sweet peas, served with a soy egg and black garlic oil- gf noodles available
Available To-Go as well!! πŸ₯‘

All new features will be available THIS Friday!

And just a reminder, we are hiding back hallway at
If you do get lost, one of us would be more than happy to show you the ropes!

April showers may bring flowers soon enough but right now this cold and wet has us needing some warmth and comfort ✨️ Ou...
04/03/2026

April showers may bring flowers soon enough but right now this cold and wet has us needing some warmth and comfort ✨️

Our current features menu includes this mouthwatering Brie Burger and the savory Scallops with white bean puree. Rumor has it a Ramen will be available as our secret menu item, and dessert, as well, more details to come!

So dodge those rain drops and drop in for a bite and a beer at the taproom
Cedar Falls is beautiful in the rain 🌧

BRIE BURGER
Angus ground beef patty with bacon roasted mushrooms, rich melty brie, and black garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun, served with bacon!, greens tossed with bacon vinaigrette, and pickled onions- gf bun available

MEDITERRANEAN SCALLOPS
Fresh sweet Diver Scallops over a velvety white bean puree with a rich seafood jus, confit tomatoes, fragrant lemon, and toasted nuts gf

Address

203 State Street
Cedar Falls, IA
50613

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 8pm
Thursday 5pm - 8pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 2pm - 8pm

Telephone

+13198309368

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