Visitors will soon be able to enjoy a variety of new retail shops and businesses coming to downtown Waterloo. From vintage treasures to trendy accessories, these are just some of the fun items you'll find as you stroll along East Fourth Street.
Here’s a look at what’s new and what's coming soon...
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| Sneak peek of Dapper Designs |
328 E. 4th Street
Now Open
Charley’s Angels Photography is a new studio offering in-home and on-site photo sessions. Although their studio is brand new to downtown Waterloo, they are not new to the photography business. For the past four years, Charley’s Angels has photographed thousands of newborns at Allen and Covenant hospitals. They are open seven days a week, 9am – 5pm, by appointment only. For more information…
Dapper Designs
329 E. 4th Street
Opening June 1
Dapper Designs repurposes form for function by taking vintage, antique and industrial items and shaping them into beautiful designs for your home. Take a look at their Facebook page and you'll see they have a knack for taking unusual finds and combining them with modern elements. What you think may be old and unnoticed, they are able to turn into a creation of beauty. For more information…
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| Home to arts, entertainment and now, The Full Monte |
220 E. 4th Street
Now Open
The Full Monte is the newest addition to 220 East, a downtown hub for arts and entertainment. They are open for lunch Monday through Friday, 10am – 2pm, and serve a variety of soups, sandwiches, salads and more. I can't wait to try The Full Monte for lunch...be on the lookout for a future blog post about my experience! For more information…
Other businesses located inside 220 East include: Red Cedar Books and CV Live.
House of Eden Boutique & Salon
112 E. 4th Street
Opening June 1
This brand new boutique and salon is scheduled to open June 1 and will sell unique and quality clothing, handbags and accessories for women. As I browse through some of the merchandise shown on their Facebook page, I can already tell I'm going to be a big fan of the House of Eden Boutique & Salon! They will also have a full-service salon offering the latest trends in hair care. For more information…
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| Some bling from The Vintage Window |
329 E. 4th Street
Opening June 1
The Vintage Window, which is connected to Dapper Designs, takes vintage items from all around Iowa and refurbishes them into beautiful home décor. Some of the one-of-a-kind items you will find in their store include windows, coat racks, mantel pieces, and customized pallet signs. For more information…
Dapper Designs and The Vintage Window will be hosting a preview opening event at their store on June 1 and 2, with a grand opening event scheduled for June 15 and 16.
So the next time you're visiting Waterloo, we encourage you to check out these new businesses, dine at our locally-owned restaurants, take a bicycle ride on our recreational trails, or experience live music at one of our many summer concert events. Start planning your visit today at www.TravelWaterloo.com/DigDeeper!
Written By:
Beth Keeney
Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau


















