Dinky is adorable. Really just needs some food while on a road trip. Not to far off the…read moreinterstate. One waitress, one cook. 50s style silver interior One page menu front and back. Breakfast to close. The omelet was bigger than expected. Toast came with it. Just a cute stop. Watch the hours. They are correct, closing at 2. Very friendly and we enjoyed it.

My husband and I stopped here on our drive through Iowa. Very quaint diner. Both food & service…read morewere very good.

The Filling Station is a gas station, an extra stocked convenience store, a breakfast/lunch food…read morecounter, and a tables inside and out to enjoy your refreshments and the view. Gayle and I stopped in today after reading about it within some "48 hours in Ames" article. I ordered a brisket grilled cheese sandwich, while Gayle chose a similar one with blackberry flavoring. We split a can of Guinness off the convenience store fridge, and then sat outside for our street and car wash view. We had nice shade on a not too hot day and took the opportunity to hang out bit after we finished our meal. This was a tasty and pleasant experience of good value overall.

Was nearby for an early meeting and had a gap before my next one. Decided to grab breakfast and…read morerolled the dice and just went here for a quick bite. Wow, it is a lot more than a quick breakfast at a gas station! The kitchen was complete and had a full menu offered up. It was also a commercial bakery... multiple bakers working on cinnamon rolls that looked divine! I had a breakfast quesadilla. It had real flavor in it with candied jalapeños. It was a lot but judging from all the plates I saw come out of the kitchen everything there was solid in serving size. The chai latte was good too. And the folks were nice. They definitely have loyal fans locally, folks were ordering for tailgates!

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $25 04/19/2026 Another chance to experience one of our favorites this morning to use up a gift card and meet a friend visiting from Brazil. As has been the case on each of our visits, the food and atmosphere were off the charts. The service wasn't quite as prompt this morning as what I've become accustomed to, but the experience was still great. Best of all...I saw that they now have a daily Happy ("Flocktail") Hour everyday before they close - and it is a 50% Off special - so now I can add them to HappyHourDesMoines.com also!! Today, my wife ordered the Chicken Fried Steak and a Bloody Mary (see pictures) - and with all of the new items on the menu, our friend ordered the Smoked Corn Beef Hash (see picture) and I went with the Healthy Hatch Tacos (see picture). I swapped one of my tacos with our friend for 1/2 of his hash, sampled my wife's Chicken Fried Steak - and can assure you that you will NOT go wrong ordering any of them, as all were absolutely delicious!

Always a solid choice. I haven't been back to Iowa for a little while so the new ownership has done…read morean amazing job. Service was great & so much better than the prior place at this location. So glad they have cocktails & cannot wait to come back in the summer to sit on the lanai.

Had this place recommended to me once.... " If only for the pie, they have amazing pie!"…read more They certainly do! I don't come up too often... When I do, I normally eat my slice first. They ALWAYS have at least 4 varieties of pie choices: fruit, cream, or meringue. There's always a comfort food special for lunch, that is not only delicious; it's very affordable. Today was the first time I've come in for breakfast. Had the Eggs Benedict with an extra side of bacon. Oh my holy TOOTS and A HALF! The hollandaise is definitely from scratch and the pouched eggs are absolutely PERFECT! I like to sit at the counter. No matter where you find your seat, your bound to see someone you know or be welcomed with a more than friendly smile...... This is a place that you GOTTA try!

2.6 After many years ago eating here regularly when we lived…read morein NE Warren county, we returned for lunch today. The place looks great and the server was fantastic. The food, the food was not fantastic, not good, not okay even. If you have ever wondered what prison food is like? Do you ask why your grandfather has stopping eating his nursing home meals? Really this was a very disappointing reunion with food that is subpar in every way. Too bad, Warren county deserves better.

Great food! Homemade everything! It's been an age since buffets were a thing so we were surprised…read morewhen we walked in Ham, prime rib, fried fish all fantastic! Desserts that bring back memories of my childhood...there are so many choices it's kinda impossible to have it all lol but my goodness, it's so delicious you can't help but try! (You can also order from their menu, I saw an impressive looking cheeseburger on a nearby table ) The staff is efficient and super friendly! Evenings can get busy but they keep the food refreshed and there's no significant wait. We were traveling through the area a couple of years ago and kinda stumbled upon this little spot since we were staying nearby. We never miss it now when we come back!

It's like Golden Corral 2.0, nothing gourmet or home cooked…read more Possibly refried or warmed over?. Pretty much out of the Sysco or Ben E Keith box reheated places on the steam table for the Goy. You serve yourself just like the sign says "family style, serve your damn self".

We stopped in for a seasonal latte and added an order of biscuits and gravy. Both were homemade,…read moreextremely generous portions and delicious. One of the best coffee drinks I've ever had-high quality beans, freshly ground and flavorful but not too sweet start to the morning. Greeted by several members of staff, all of whom were smiling and more than willing to talk about their local suppliers and favorite items on menu. Everyone we met (including patrons) were the epitome of Iowa nice and we found this a really pleasant place to stop in. Cozy, warm location, very popular with locals, and comfortable seating. This, like several places we visited in Harlan, is a hidden gem run by people who truly care about the food and service they offer.

The staff was super friendly and welcoming. The price for the freshness and size of the portions…read morewas well worth it. Went on a sunday morning so it was very busy due to no other stores in the area being open. The only thing we had to wait for was the food being delivered to our table took a little longer than usual. You will need to talk louder when having conversations due to how many people fit in the space. I also got some of the canned cream soda. It was so good i went back and bought 2 more cans before i left.

Came into this place early before a Clones game. We were seated quickly and served coffee. We all…read morehad standard orders of pancakes and sides. There were only maybe 3 tables seated, so it felt like quite a bit of time for food to come out. When food did come out, pancakes looked great, but eggs and bacon sides were pretty measley. For $13-$16 plates, I guess I expected these to be a little more substantial. Food was overall good, but not great.

When we arrived at 8:30 in the morning, there was an hour to an hour and 20 minute wait so we put…read moreour name on the list and ran a few errands while waiting. it wasn't even an hour later and they told me my table is ready. We went in there and got seated right away. I got the chicken and waffles deluxe with the combo. The chicken and waffles is really good a lot to eat and the combo had a huge sausage patty. That was really good. My wife got the Frenchy and I almost like that as much as the chicken and waffles - I ate half of it one of my daughters got the waffle and really liked it. My other daughter got the omelette and at all so she must've like it too. I definitely saw why this place was so busy! Might be the best place in Ames to get breakfast. Just make sure you have something to do while possibly waiting awhile!

The food here is just delicious. Even the things that I try here that are out of mu comfort zone…read moreend up being tasty! If you like coffee be sure to try the Honeybee (hot or iced)! Service is usually stellar and the location is fairly convenient with lots of parking (in the back too!) My only complaint is that my friend I go to the restaurant with who is in a wheelchair due to mobility issues has to park in back and roll all the way around the building. Its fine on a nice day, but sucks if its extra warm or super cold. I know this isnt the fault of the restaurant, but the building owners . The ambiqnce is fine, if its busy it get a little louder than I'd like. Maybe some strategically placed sound dampening tiles? I get the industrial look, but with the concrete floors, its a bit of an echo chandler when itw busy.

Food was good but we waited for over 2 HOURS after being 1st in line about 30 minutes and other…read moreparties having come in after us getting seated before us. Very disappointing.