I liked the atmosphere and food. However I'm giving it one star because I didn't like the service…read more It was a normal breakfast rush and there was one lady working the cash register and coffee and one guy in the kitchen, but she seemed overwhelmed by the crowd which wasn't even a long line. I asked for an iced coffee and a muffin with peanut butter on the side. I then simply asked "can I please get my muffin toasted?" And she looked at me like I had ten heads. She looked so confused like I had just asked her to solve a math equation. At first she said huh I've never heard of that before, I don't think I can do that and I explained to her that I just would like it cut in half and toasted in that toaster. She then said she could do that (yeah it's not that hard...) and ten minutes later (yes it took forever to get our order) she came over and brought it to me and announced out loud to everyone "what a weird request" with such a judgemental look on her face. AND she didn't even cut it and toast it! It was still whole and barely luke warm which means she probably just stuck it in the microwave for ten seconds... Is toasting a muffin that outrageous of a request?? Maybe it is in Iowa. I just thought it was very rude and she made me feel dumb for even asking for a warm muffin. Not the end of the world but it really rubbed me the wrong way. Anyway, a word of advice to the lady: be nice to your customers who are paying YOU for great service and food!

One of the best lattes I've had and I live in Seattle! Sandwich was fantastic as well. Do yourself…read morea favor and go yourself a coffee from this little place

Stopped for a coffee & Carmel nut roll. Coffee was better than Starbucks! Carmel nut roll…read moreabsolutely delicious. The atmosphere was perfect & service wonderful. Definitely worth stopping.

From the owner: Brickside is a family owned coffee bar and café located in the heart of Vinton Iowa. Our goal is…read moreto make customers feel welcome and at home. One of our repeating customers said she loves Brickside and has always wanted a place to call "her place". Hence our slogan "Brickside Brew n Chew, Make it Your Place. We feature amazing coffee, espresso drinks, pastries, breakfast, lunch and soups that will leave you wanting more. Come a see for yourself and Make it Your Place.

We stopped at Ron-Da-Voo Lounge & Deli in Vinton after a hot day of bike riding from Toledo toward…read moreAlburnett, and it ended up being a really good mid-ride stop. Walking in from the bright sun, it was dark inside -- almost too dark at first -- but we were greeted kindly right away and pretty quickly felt like we were being treated like family. They let us plug in devices to charge, waters and drinks came quickly, and the prices were very reasonable. I tried a suggested non-menu crab quesadilla with raspberry vinaigrette, and it was perfect light fare for a mid-ride meal. Kim had the roast beef hoagie with slaw and a pickle, and she enjoyed hers too. Nothing was necessarily fancy or over-the-top special, but the food was good, hit the spot, and was respectably priced. The place has a cool old-town, small-town bar vibe and clearly caters to locals, which I actually liked. Everyone seemed to know each other. The bathrooms were very small, and the whole place is a bit tired, but somehow that kind of worked with the ambiance. From the outside, it is pretty unassuming, and if you were not looking for it, you could easily go right by. But if we find ourselves back in Vinton, we would for sure stop again. The service was FANTASTIC!

Definitely a neighborhood bar with a heavy fried food menu. I could smell the bar before I even…read morewalked through the door! Friendly bartender came out and covered table service. She recommended the Southwest wrap so I ordered it. Added a side of cheese balls. The wrap was okay, a lot of precooked bacon and very salty. Cheese balls were solid and so was the ranch! Price was good for the portion- $14 and I also had a fountain soda.

Great lunch stop! If your looking for a great sandwich this is your place. Unfortunately no picture…read moreof my Jay's Cheddar Ruben because I ate every last bite! Yummy sandwiches and real ice cream which I also devoured before my review.

Ordered from doordash and service was great from there. Order was incorrect when I received it.read more

Decided to stop in on a whim yesterday and enjoyed my meal enough to go there for lunch today. I…read morecan agree they're the best sandwich shop in Cedar Rapids. The food was delicious, served hot & speedy, by a cheerful staff. The dining area was clean upon arrival and the room smelt of toasted bread. I liked the faux brick decor. The restroom looked maintained and smelled pleasant. Pictured below is my half small beef dip. It had tender American Wagyu beef, provolone cheese, and mayo on a toasted hoagie. I highly recommend asking for no mayo. Between the three half subs I've had in as many meals I'd give it 4 stars, 5 without all that mayo.

I was really excited to order the cooper cheese cheesesteak. There were so many sweet peppers, it…read morewas inedible. So sweet, will not order from them again.

I love the small town atmosphere of places like this old-time classic soda fountain shop. The…read moreserver was very nice, and attended to us quickly. The ice cream and pies on offer looked tantalizing, but we came in for dinner first. We ordered 2 hot sandwiches and swapped halves so we could enjoy sampling more on our first visit. We tried the Italian Stallion and the Great Dane sandwiches, both on sourdough, with fries on the side. We loved both sandwiches, but thought the Great Dane was better. The American Fries are actually roasted, seasoned new potatoes (not fried potatoes), but they were delicious! For dessert I had to go with the classic banana split because they are hard to come by. Amazing! I highly recommend this place if you are in the area!

Kicking off my vacation series of reviews in Iowa, I wasnt sure what to expect from The Classic but…read morewhen Dad says he wants a tenderloin sandwich you just gotta follow along. The Classic is just that, a beloved local spot in downtown Brooklyn where the friendly service and delicious food made for a truly memorable dining experience! The staff made us feel right at home from the warm greeting at the door to the server's helpful recommendations. The menu offered plenty of options, including daily specials. My tacos were delicious and bursting with flavor. Whether you live nearby or just passing through - i would definitely recommend making a stop here.

The service was fantastic and the entire staff very friendly…read more It was the best garden salad and rib eye sandwich I've ever had. The salad was fresh and not your typical lettuce with a cucumber thrown at it. It was a salad that you would make with love for your mama, with all the fixin's and chopped into bite size pieces.

Pork tenderloin for breakfast! Talk about breakfast of champions. We found this new-to-us place…read morewhile visiting Cedar Falls mostly because my sister is obsessed with all things Bigfoot. The decor did not disappoint on that count! The owner was super sweet and funny, and found a Bigfoot baseball cap for her while promising to get some more swag purchased soon. She had actual breakfast and gave it an A--scrambled eggs, pork sausage, hash browns with cheese (had to get some cheese in there somewhere). I'm not nearly as big a fan of traditional breakfast and I hadn't had my tenderloin fix on this trip yet. Bigfoot Betty's fit the bill. French fries were delicious too and the fresh veggie add-ons. Ain't no tenderloin like an Iowa tenderloin.

Good cheese curds graet bacon burger best service around! Not very busy great atmosphere! Would…read morecome here again!

We were 2 couples. Early Saturday afternoon we made reservations for 6:30pm. We arrived about…read more6:20pm and we were seated right away in one of their booths. The decor is pretty low rate. The whole restaurant desperately needs an update. The restrooms are only for one person at a time. This causes some major lines. But the service and food quality makes up for all of those issues. Our server was on the ball and came around frequently. We all ordered the prime rib. This is the ONLY place I will order prime rib. Everywhere else it's been flavorless, pure fat or tough. It's been none of that here. The salad is nothing special, just iceberg lettuce, a little cheese and a few Fritos. But it was pretty good, anyway. The blue cheese dressing was excellent, with some nice chunks of cheese. The baked potato was very good, nice & fluffy. It was done all the way through. So many time they're hard in the middle, but not these! We've been here several times before and we'll be back again!

A great diner experience. Incredible breakfast and excellent service - large portion sizes to fill…read moreyou up.

Had the all you can Eat fish fry on Friday night the first 2 piece came out like warm. And it…read morewasn't to busy at 430 and the waiter came back finally and ask if we wanted more fish got some it was hotter. The waiter was very hard to understand. Seemed like she was caring for other people and kind of forgot us came back once to see if we needed anything.

What a cute fun place! We met friends there on a Saturday night & had a nice time…read more Guys ordered tenderloins & they were terrific! I'll put them up in my top 3 or 4! They came with fries which were tasty. The girls got fish tacos & they were plain. We asked for salsa & tartar & they said they were out of the usual wasabi that comes with them. (Note; I would have ordered something else if that had been disclosed ). The outdoor patio looks like a fun place when the weather turns warm! Nice folks. Good food!

Great place not too far from home..we'd been here a time or two before, but it'd been a while…read more We stopped by just after the evening rush and got seated in a very short time. The decor consists of signs from past local businesses all over the walls and ceiling...the Coast-To-Coast sign has a special connection for me as my Grandmother worked there when I was a kid. We started off with the Loaded Tater Tots that were pretty good but could have been really good had the cheese been melted and the bacon chopped up into smaller pieces...the Tots themselves were done very well. The star of the dinner was the awesome Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. A crispy yet lightly breaded tenderloin cooked perfectly...it's disappointing to get overcooked tenderloins as they become very tough...these folks got the timing down! Add on any of the pickles, onions,lettuce, and tomato served alongside to your taste and you've got a great sandwich! We'll definitely be back again!