Love this place. Stopped by between Des Moines and Sioux City and had a deliciously disgusting…read moremeal. Everything was yummy and so unhealthy. Garlic cheese ball and tater tot poutine? Amazing. The tenderloin was massive. And the broccoli cheese soup was a star. Tried the peach pie as well which I thoroughly enjoyed. The wait staff was super friendly and the ambiance was exactly what I was hoping for, a quality local establishment. Throughly enjoyed it.

The gf wanted to check out I-80 MetalArt and we found the Chuckwagon Restaurant right across the…read morestreet. We arrived pretty much at straight up noon on a Saturday. I fully expected the place to be packed as it appears to be pretty much the only show in town as far as a sit down restaurant. There was a please wait to be seated sign there as we walked in. We were greeted right away and seated in minutes. It's old school wood tables and chairs and I think there was a counter available. Ordering is done at the tables as well as settline your bill up with your server. Surprisingly the speed of service continued throughout the visit. After drinks we ordered the rodeo burger and fries, a tenderloin with chili cheese fries, and the garlic cheeseballs. The cheeseballs came with marinara and ranch. Fresh, hot, and fantastic! I've eaten a lot of tenderloins. Many that have been highlighted as Iowa Tenderloin Trail winners or participants... This is one of the better tenderloins I've had in the state! Obviously hand made, breaded, and fried. Not too thick and not too thin. Drained properly. Served with the essential condiments including the holy trinity (onions, dill pickles, and mustard). The gf liked her burger. It could have used more of the featured ranch and bbq sauce. The fries... Neither of us cared for them. Obviously hand made, but almost too thin and too greasy. We'd both opt for a different side next time. To each our own though. Almost every small town along this stretch of I-80 has a pub & grill. The menus vary a little, but are very similar in a lot of aspects. The quality of service and the cooks make the biggest differences. The Chuckwagon hit five stars in some aspects of both. Work on those fries and the flavor of the chili (horribly bland) and this review would have been five stars. I'm going to emphasize this again. Truly one of the best tenderloins I've had in the state! Keep doing what you are doing!

Hometown cafe at its finest. Not fancy but that's the way we like it. Fast service. Friendly…read morefaces. Coffee was hot and fresh. Food cooked right in front of us. All fresh and hot. Simple family spot. Very happy here.

Great food everytime we stop for breakfast. Fun small town diner feel. Try to stop everytime we are…read morepassing through Perry. Customers and employees are very nice.

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.

Don't pass it by! And it may be a little out of the way but it is worth it. Very clean, nicely…read moreupdated, friendly staff and service. And our food was marvelous. The Mac and cheese is super creamy and so much flavor. The pork tenderloin sandwich was hefty and flavorful. And they didn't skimp on portions and prices are pretty reasonable as everything was delicious. Didn't have a chance to ask who this was but a very respectful gentleman checked on us and everyone else in the restaurant. Really cool that our server was the daughter of the owner and that they have a whole set of stores in the family. Oh and they have WiFi haha

The service was great the salad bar was a big hit with are whole party as was are meals I had…read moreWallayeit was a very nice size taste thanks for the great experience

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.

Good breakfast and a latte. Service was ok. We had never been there, it would have been nice for…read morethe counter gal to greet us and give us a little info about where to order etc. We were at the wrong end of the counter, didn't see the sign but there were menus in a pile so it looked like a good place to start. The young guy that delivered our food was great and answered our questions. He was friendly. Large space and lots of comfortable seating options.

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

Stop here if you are in Ames. They have an incredible breakfast and lunch. ISU guys come here to…read moreeat often because it is so "filling". Also has fuel for your vehicle and a great variety of beer with a walk in cooler. Service is great.

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.

Yum. Tenderloin and onions rings were hand breaded and fabulous. I would come back and eat a whole…read moreone by myself. Service was good but tables were left dirty. We may have been there at a busy time but lots of dirty tables.

The service was stellar! And the food was really good too. I had eggs, sausage, hash browns and…read moretoast. Plus a side of biscuits and gravy. The eggs were cooked perfectly! Cool local vibe. Go there!

Headed east on I-80 and was so hungry. There are hardly any businesses on this highway and I was…read moresoooooo hungry. A Yelp search brought up this place. It was quite a ways off the path, but we decided to go for it. Going that far out of the way is always a bit worrisome of what you are going to arrive at. Boy are we so glad we did. The place was packed and was the whole time we were there. Mainly locals and regulars. We got breakfast and everything was so good. The coffee came in HUGE mugs which was also nice as you didn't need a refill every 5 min. Worth the time off the highway. If we're ever this way again, will definitely be back.

Closed Saturday and Tuesday. The best breakfast in the four county area. The service is outstanding…read moreand the food is excellent; breakfast and lunch. Daily specials are available and include a dessert. Don't miss out on this one.