I cannot remember the past time I got a whole pot of tea when I ordered tea for breakfast....what a…read morelovely surprise. And the food is reasonably priced, even for a small town. My breakfast is going to cost less than $10, with eggs, pancake, oatmeal, and tea. Very basic cafe, with a small town vibe. Quick service and back on the road.

I arrived here at about 20:30 (8:30 pm) shortly after leaving the local precinct caucus at the…read moreCounty Conservation building, Monday 3rd February 2020. They were only going to be open for another half hour or twenty minutes (closing 21:00) and they had no more customers. But they generously welcomed me for a sit-down meal. I was cold and very hungry and had a delicious nighttime breakfast, two eggs over medium, bacon, french fries, toast dripping deliciously with butter, and all I could drink of strong hot coffee. The waiter (a high school student) made a fresh pot for me without complaint. Some outfits make rather weak coffee. Even espresso joints that roast their own sometimes make weak drip coffee. But Family Table's coffee was strong and black. It was great for washing down a hearty meal and it kept me awake for a long nighttime drive to Fort Dodge and then to Des Moines. The waiter saw I was thirsty and put an insulated carafe on my table while I chowed down. Even after closing time (i.e., after 21:00 or 9PM), when I got up to pay, they hospitably talked with me at considerable length. The manager came out from the kitchen and joined the conversation, and he gave advice on how to find my way back to Fort Dodge. And he warned that I must look out for deer while driving through Humboldt. And thank goodness there was no television, no electronic noise, nothing to spoil the homey feel.

Camping outside of Webster City, we always look for a local spot to try when we travel. Tonight,…read morelucky us, it was the Grid Iron. Be prepared to show a little grace, there were a lot of cars turning in there as we came up to it- from the food, I'm guessing they're always busy! My wife chose their mainline burger (no cheese) and house fries. Honestly, I think we could tell how good it was going to be when got out of the car and that awesome charbroil smell overwhelmed us. She loved it. I had the Chipotle Bacon cheeseburger on Texas toast, well done for me (they will prepare to your liking), which is charbroiled, then dunked in their home made bourbon sauce and served with Swiss cheese and jalapeños. The fries have some type of coating that makes them a little crispier and a little tastier. Even if you're cruising up I35, it's worth the detour into WC for a great meal. Plenty of tv's but even with a crowd, you can still have enjoyable conversation at your table. It's no wonder one whole wall is covered with "best of" awards. They deserve them. Bon Appetite!

We drove 45 miles to try the Sunday breakfast buffet and it did not disappoint. We enjoyed every…read moresingle bite and the customer service was fantastic. Our server was friendly and helpful, making sure we had everything we needed the entire time. The biscuits and gravy were a favorite! It's hard to find a good gravy but they nailed it. The options to choose from were great! You had everything from fruit to French toast to mashed potatoes and fried chicken. I can't say enough about the friend chicken! The skin was battered perfectly and it was incredibly crispy while the meat inside was still juicy and delicious. This is some of the best friend chicken we've ever had - hands down!! The only suggestions I would make is #1 get there early because it is a popular place and #2 A 'cook to order' option for the eggs in the buffet would push it over the top. We can't wait to go back!

Always good food with the best service!! And such a cool little place in such a cute small town!read more

From the owner: A friendly small town restaurant and bakery.read more

The food was absolutely delicious and the renovation decor is a big labor of love! Counter service…read morewas fast, and the open kitchen was fun to see all the prep work. The decor is nostalgic and fits the exposed brick perfectly. We would love to have this bakery in our hometown where I could shop for bread, pastries weekly. Highly recommend!

Stopped in expecting a simple coffee and pastry, got a side of unsolicited political opinions…read moreinstead. Not really what I go out for. The vibe was weird, and it made the whole experience kind of uncomfortable. Probably won't be back.

What a great little coffee shop. These are the hidden gems I like to find when traveling. They have…read morea story and you aren't just getting a good cup of coffee or a latte, you get the family friendly place. I gave them a 4 only because I couldn't try any food as it was New Year's Eve and they closed early so I couldn't rate the quality of food. But I'm sure it would have been great as well. Support local and get out there and get a coffee.

Food is yummy coffee perfect place is off the charts definitely know what they are doing and take…read moretheir trade professionally

Love a good, strong extra ice americano! The espresso is smooth, strong, and delicious! If you want…read morea nice strong cup o joe, head over!

I didn't think I'd ever find delicious homemade vegan food in rural Iowa, but I did! I met the…read moreowner of this little cafe and we quickly bonded over our background and she was so lovely and suggested several of her delicious creations. Everything tasted fabulous and was clearly made with love and care. I was very full after having kale soup, a turkey sandwich, and a slice of cheesecake. Will definitely return on my next trip!

I was disappointed in our visit today. I called weeks ago to ask if we could make a reservation for…read morea party of 10. I was assured that it wouldn't be a problem. We called the day before to confirm numbers. When we showed up today, they had us seated at 3 different tables. It was never mentioned we couldn't sit together (even though they had longer tables available.) Someone in my party ordered a beer. They said they didn't serve alcohol, even though the front of the menu proudly stated they had alcohol available. I ordered my sandwich. The waitress asked what side I wanted with it. I told her the menu clearly stated sandwiches were à la carte and didn't come with sides. She pointed to her electronic pad and said it was asking what side I wanted so it must come with it, so I ordered a side. Guess what? I was charged for my side. I didn't want to make waves so I just paid for it, but three strikes and you're out. Food was okay, fries were pretty salty, but the aforementioned items made it an overall disappointing visit.

Great place to eat!!! Great food, great staff, and great environment! Avoid the iHop kitty corner…read moreof AK's unless you enjoy cold, over-priced food, terrible service, and insane prices... And for some reason, it smells like cigarette smoke... Oh, and ignore the review from "Roger"....his wife let slip to the public that her d!CK is bigger than his and he's been throwing alcohol-fueled rants left and right to make himself feel better.

Stopped here one night for supper with a friend. Neither of us had been here before and the…read morewaitress was really friendly and polite. The food was wonderful and tastes like a true home cooked meal. The restaurant is cozy and just gives you a nice warm feeling when in there.

Always a great meal, welcoming atmosphere and attentive service!! I super appreciate their gluten…read morefree options and farm fresh soups! Yum :)

Very nice local restaurant. I have to stop by for a breakfast every time I'm in town visiting a…read moreclient. Each time I enjoyed my delicious breakfast. I look forward to visiting Carroll next time!!

In town for the day great spot for breakfast with very reasonable prices. Fantastic and prompt…read morewaitress. Only downside was the coffee but small trade off for a good breakfast. Also fun fact their background music is played off a handheld radio on the coat tree.

So for some reason they are using a very heavy perfume inside of the coffee shop, the last two…read moretimes my coffee has actually smelled & tasted like perfume not coffee. The first time I threw the coffee away and chalked it up to someone with lotion on their hands. Today, I did go in to complain and the I didn't notice the smell inside because I had already inhaled so much of it on my coffee cup, but when I got outside, I realized my hair and my clothes all smelled so bad of perfume now as well. So instead of doing my errands I had to come home and take a shower and throw my coat in the washing machine and spray my Jeep out with alcohol. A coffee shop should smell like coffee and donuts not perfume. Very disappointed.

Perfect coffee drinks, super super friendly staff‼‼‼ they do a really go job for being a tiny drive…read morethrough coffee place