"I do not disagree with their name," says my friend visiting from out of state after enjoying his…read moreburger and fried mushrooms. I had the delicious BBQ pork burger with cheese and enjoyed its glorious Smokey flavor. I can't say I've been to that many burger cafe's but this was definitely a great experience. The staff/cook crew were extremely friendly. I was nervous by the long line, but they grilled the food up pretty quick and it was all fab. Enjoyed drinks came with meal. Definitely recommend!

Nice little roadside burger place right off I80 is definitely a much better option than the gas…read morestation or fast food selections nearby. Good burgers, dogs, and fries, just simple freshly cooked fare, I do think the onion rings are the way to go over the fries though, they were very good. Inside has about 10 tables, and there is a picnic area outside. The folks behind the counter were very friendly and did a good job keeping up with the steady lunch crowd when we were there around noon recently. They also have ice cream and shakes with some really unique flavors.

What a fantastic place off the beaten path this is! I've eaten at many establishments during my…read moretravel days, nationally and abroad, but this one tops the list. I met a friend here one evening for dinner because, she recommended it. She was spot on with how awesome it was! It's such a cool place with unique decor and a beautiful patio. The ambiance was fantastic. Staff was very friendly and attentive. All I ordered was the Caprese salad, but it was delicious. Wish they had another one in Des Moines. Without a doubt it would be one of the finest places here. Until then, I'll be taking the drive from Des Moines to Fairfield to go back here again...numerous times.

Coming to visit family in Fairfield, I had heard of a newer cider brewery and restaurant that…read moreserved great food and cool cider flavors. That was underselling it - this cider house is awesome! I love that there are so many different fruit flavors in their ciders. My personal favorites were the watermelon and apricot. There is also a great selection of burgers all the way from your classic cheeseburger down to a no-meat burger, each with its own unique toppings. I got the 'Merica Burger and didn't even have time to take a picture because I just scarfed it down. They have a great selection of sides too - chips, slaw, potato salad, or a glass of your favorite cider! We will definitely be coming back to the Cider House every time we are back in town. Great food and great drinks!

Wish I could give them 6 stars…read more Went before Hawkeye football game. As far as I could tell, they had one person working front of house and one (they owner, I think) in the back. Lucas (up front) ran his butt off. Literally running table to table. At one point I think he had 9 tables plus the bar and we really had excellent service. Owner came out and checked with everyone. Thanked us for coming. Food was good, fresh, tasty. Granted, it's a simple menu, but they did it well. Only draw back, not a big fan of pouring IPA in a snifter, not even high gravity. But if that's my biggest complaint, life is pretty good.

We got Da Bomb⁣ Burger and Burger in a Haystack⁣. Great,…read moreattentive service on a Friday night. Wasn't too much crowded at all during dinner so wondering if it starts coming alive at night We love loaded burgers in general and these fries were reeeeally good, with ranch of course! ⁣

This place is as approachable and down to earth as it comes. As if the top-tier loose meat…read moresandwiches and pies weren't enough to bring you back, the joy and local insight gained from speaking with the long-time employees will make it hard to leave in the first place! Getting there around opening was a good call, because business started to pick up very quickly, and the counter seating that surrounds the exposed kitchen was limited. It was fascinating to listen to the locals use shorthand terms to place their sandwich orders with unique specifications. It was like a different language to this visitor, but hey... it's part of the charm.

It hasn't changed in the many years since I had my first canteen sandwich. They are still made the…read moresame way and there is a big selection of pies. It's as nostalgic as it can be.

This place feels like someplace you'd find in a big city. The food has big flavors and there were…read moresome unique menu items and the menu rotates. Staff was friendly. I'd highly recommend the chicken pita-every component had unique spices or flavor. The homemade fries were delicious. The cheesecake, made in-house was a little heavy and lacked peanut butter flavor. But main course and service a 10 out of 10.

I would have given The Som one star, but since we dined here on Valentine's Day and the restaurant…read morewas fairly packed, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that the food and service are usually better. The positives are the décor and atmosphere. Lamps softly light the tables, and there's comfortable seating suitable for parties of any size. Service was a little slow, which I attribute to how busy it was, but the staff was friendly. Unfortunately, the drinks were awful. The Long Island tasted like a premix, and the rum and Coke was watered down with too much ice. I ordered the butter chicken--it was filling but very bland. My lady ordered the birria tacos, which were extremely dry and unsatisfactory. Overall, this wasn't a good experience, and I'll be skipping this establishment the next time I'm in Burlington.

Between Iowa City and Des Moines leave I80 and drive into Grinell and dine at the Prarie Canary…read more Worth the 5 minutes. Vietnamese spring rolls made by Matayas (the owner? and our waiter) mother were delicious. Our simple fare was perfect after a long drive but there were more complete meals on the menu. Sunday with a homemade blondie and a flourish wrapped things up!

A delightful lunch stop in Grinnell. It's a casual place, the service is friendly, and the food's…read moregreat. Burgers are excellent, salads are delicious, the fries are perfect, and the flourless chocolate cake is memorable. Would definitely return

This was really good, the place is way bigger than I thought and they get busy but keep things…read moremoving. Great service, always kept the coffee and water full. The plate o got was huge! Biscuit, gravy, hash browns, eggs, sooo good.

Stopped by Frontier Cafe and tried a few things. The chicken ranch wrap was definitely the…read morehighlight--it was pretty good and I'd give it around a 6.6/10. The cheese curds were just okay, nothing that really stood out. I also ordered fries with cheese and gravy, basically going for the Chicago-style disco fries I'm used to back home. The gravy ended up being mushroom-based, which unfortunately wasn't for me since I'm not a mushroom person. That one was more of a personal preference issue than anything else. Overall, it wasn't a bad meal, but nothing really blew me away. The chicken wrap was solid, while the cheese curds and fries were just okay for me. Still worth trying if you're in the area, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way for it. 3/5.

Williamson Tavern is a terrific rural restaurant and bar where servings are large and prices are…read morelow. Service was a great given the small venue was completely full and a singular waitress was the only person servicing tables. Nothing like a tenderloin or burger and a cold drink on a hot summer evening. Highly recommend!

Quaint with good food. Nice experience! A great place for meeting family or friends.read more

The Raider is our favorite local ice cream shop and the perfect place to grab a bite after the pool…read moreI love the beef and cheese - and they serve the best French fries! I'd also recommend the totchoes - yuummmm! Soft serve flavors rotate but our family favorites are the blue moon and lemon!

Got the loose beef sandwich, it was really salty & very greasy and hardly enough beef for the $7…read moreprice