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    Buckboard

    4.1 (158 reviews)
    Closed • 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Mushroom Cheese Omelette
    Sarah N.

    Healthy takeout breakfast (surprise!) Since having to make a few dietary adjustments, eating out has not been the easiest. However, I was very pleased when my husband brought home breakfast from a local favorite among Lakevilleans: Buckboard He ordered me a low-sodium mushroom omelette with a hint of cheddar and side of fruit (the menu item below had substitutions, fruit was subbed for toast). Also - this was take-out, so I got to enjoy in the comfort of home. But a beautiful breakfast and one I felt quite comfortable eating. Please note - the restaurant does have the atmosphere of a diner - so, not a very romantic spot. However, the staff will work hard to ensure a solid meal.

    Big generous breakfast!
    Aneesa K.

    Family service,, friendly staff, quick but without rushing Only open for breakfast and until 1-1:30p.

    Ruben and Fries
    Tyler T.

    Cost - $20-$25 per person Diet Coke: Available Meal: Ruben (subbed for Texas bread as they were out of rye) fries and a Diet Coke. First I have to say the staff is very friendly. Made me feel very comfortable being here for the first time. I wanted to check this place out for lunch and it was pretty good. The Ruben was delicious even though they were out of rye bread. Fries were crisp and Diet Coke cold. The restaurant feels like a small town dinner. I would recommend this place if you are looking for a quick breakfast or lunch.

    Garbage skillet - good
    Jaymee P.

    Came for breakfast/brunch on a saturday at 11am. Server was ok, she wasnt bad or mean, she just wasnt very friendly or upbeat. I was expecting a more inviting tone of voice, instead she was just very neutral and short , to the point. We ordered a Western Omelet , it came out with no potatoes in it, they brought me a side of potatoes after i asked for them. my husband got the garbage skillet, he said it was good, his toast was pretty well burnt though, also got 1 pancake, it was good, tastes like regular pancakes youd make at home, nothing special, ive had better, but not bad. Overall i would come back, mostly because its one of the only breakfast places in this area.

    Eggs Benedict
    Linda B.

    Stopped for breakfast on the way to AHS Convention in Ames, Iowa. Ratings on Yelp were pretty high so knew we would eat well.The parking lot was full, the interior was dated but clean and the hostess & waitress were both friendly and efficient. We had our food 10 minutes after ordering! Wow that's fast. I love Eggs Benedict with crispy hash browns so I went with it. Huge and delicious! I could only finish half and I hate wasting food. I wish they served half orders, and it would be fair to charge more then half price.

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    LaShawn S.

    Good comfort food. I had the trash scramble and it was very tasty. You get a large portion for the price. The staff was nice and helpful. Stop on by.

    Corned beef Skillet
    Susan R.

    Yup ... just go there! Wait if you need ... order a skillet breakfast (any one) - yum! Or the pork chops ...perfect! Order the homemade patty sausage (or 2 orders) because it's wonderful. Perfect breakfast spot ... just GO. Service was great, coffee kept coming & it's great!

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    10 months ago

    Awesome waitress. Genuine food, fresh water ingredients, very quick turnaround. Kudos to the kitchen! Perfect atmosphere--cozy, not noisy.

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    10 months ago

    Well, it took us 20 years to get here!! Have heard about the great food and it didn't disappoint. We will be back.

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    10 months ago

    Great food & servers! Just wish they served beer & wine. Brought our grand-boys there, 5 & 6 years old, very accommodating for them!!!!!

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    Largest portioned eggs Benedict you can find in town! Love this place! Food comes out quick.

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    Big breakfast spot if you like big portions and a little sass from your waitress. I'll be back!

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    Really good breakfast and no nonsense environment that I tend to enjoy. Definitely worth a visit.

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    Good home cooking at great prices. No frills. If breakfast is what you are looking for this is the place.

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