2.6 After many years ago eating here regularly when we lived in 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. read more

Impeccable service, this is the type of place that welcomes you with open arms and a menu to salivate over. Food was portioned out to feed an army... try the omelettes! The venue was cozy with a hometown feel... the kind of Midwest place that feels like home. read more

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Had this place recommended to me once.... " If only for the pie, they have amazing pie!" 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! read more

Good quality homemade meals, at reasonable prices. Just like your home town cafes. Also have homemade pies. read more

This is a nice spot on the square in Indianola that I hit up before a long day of youth basketball. We went for the weekend breakfast buffet. They have a tone of sweet breads and desserts, as well as some stalwarts--sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs. They had some awesome cheesy hashbrowns, biscuits and gravy, and French toast sticks as well. Our server checked in regularly and refilled beverages; plates were cleared efficiently as well, which is all I need for a buffet. read more

Crouse Cafe - Some brunch offerings...breakfast casserole, kielbasa, eggs Benedict, and bacon. Plenty of bacon. - Cafes Near Me - Indianola, Iowa

This diner opened in 1946. It had your basic breakfast menu. Nice & clean. Friendly staff! My omelet & hash browns were perfect! Husband enjoyed his pancake. The bacon was perfectly crispy. Eggs, just as ordered. read more

cute place with friendly service...food nearly inedible, unfortunately. Eggs were like rubber and onion rings were cooked in old grease.

The food and service is always exceptional at Crouse! I wish there was one out where I live, but it makes it a special treat when I visit Iowa. My condolences for their loss recently. read more

The most amazing Pancakes and staff! Amazing small town ambiance. I recommend for anyone looking for breakfast, lunch or dinner. read more

Crouse Cafe - a table with a variety of desserts - Cafes Near Me - Indianola, Iowa

We were on a girl's trip to Lake of the Ozarks and took an hour detour to eat at Crouse Cafe ans have their homemade pie. Five years earlier the girls has eaten there and remembered how good it was. Warm cherry and rhubarb/strawberry pie just out of oven was delicious. I also had a pork tenderloin dinner. Best tenderloin I have ever had with mashed potatoes and gravy. The meal came with bread with tomatoes which I had never had, cottage cheese and a dinner roll for under $10. Amazing food and delicious pie well worth the drive. I just wish the cafe was in our town!! We all came home with pie and would have taken whole pies home but they need a 24 hour notice which is very fair. A shout out to our waitress who answered all of our questions and managed to keepeall of our orders straight. Thank you!! read more

I have been coming to Crouse Cafe since I was a small child. Their staff has always been super friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Crouse Cafe is definitely a place where you are fed and feel like family. Servers and staff have always offered smiles and interacted with my children, no matter their age. Their food is always delicious from biscuits and gravy or omelettes to Fried chicken, roast beef dinner, or Hot beef sandwiches. I have tried so many things on the menu, I've not found anything I've disliked. Their onion rings are the best and always a great starter or replacement for fries. The only thing is you MUST save room for pie à la mode. read more

The best place in town to eat and the pies are out of this world. You will always find some to visit with. Jean & Tom M read more

We travel to Indianola a couple of times a year. Crouse Cafe is a place we look forward to every time. We go for breakfast and lunches. The staff are friendly and attentive. The food is always fresh and the portions generous! Home made food in a friendly town, they do not disappoint. read more

My family stopped in for a quick bite. My son ordered the French dip and the rest of us ordered taco salads. You have the choice of ground beef or chicken. The bowl was a shell which was crispy and it was piled high with ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa. Everything was oh so delicious! We had apple pie à la mode for dessert. All of Crouse's pies are made from scratch! Our waitress was very polite and attentive. The ambiance is a cozy family-owned cafe. read more

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It was a pleasant experience for us. Definitely going back. Blah blah blah blah blah Blah blah blah blah blah Blah blah blah blah blah Blah blah blah blah blah Guess I need to say more. read more

Great homemade meals and weekend breakfast buffet. Family owned and great service. Small town charm with plenty of seating. If you do arrive on the weekend and there is a wait, it won't be long Will keep coming back and recommending to others. read more

It's hard to find that classic restaurant that has delicious home cooked food like Mom used to make, served in hearty portions by friendly, thoughtful servers that make you want to come back the next day. We found that in Crouse Cafe - no wonder it's been open for over 75 years! Our server, Kim, was the nicest person - she made sure we had tall spoons to stir sweetener in our iced tea, and suggested that we have pickled jalapeños in our Rueben sandwiches- amazing! And we had the best homemade fruit pie for breakfast- ala mode! Our food came quick and in large portions- it was a shame to have to leave some great onion strings uneaten. If you are anywhere close, go to Crouse Cafe, and say hi to Kim for us! read more

Service was great Great selection Fresh baked pies Mostly average homecooking when it's open read more

Sunday brunch was yummy with lots of pastry choices. Place was very busy, but service was good. Family friendly atmosphere

They have very good homestyle food. Great local place. Get there early if you want the brunch buffet on the weekends. They stop serving it earlier than the 2pm close time. read more

The food is fine. It's exactly what you'd expect from a cafe. I ordered a tortellini soup that had clearly been heated for a long time and the pasta was in pieces. It tasted okay but it wasn't what I expected. I understand that it's a go to place in town but it's underwhelming. read more

Adding a star from last visit as the Breakfast Ham,Egg, & Cheese muffin Sammie was great and my gal's hash browns met her tough breakfast standards, the Boss has spoken! read more

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Good family cooking. Hot beef sandwich is so good. And Rhonda's pies are to die for! Highly recommend

Mom and I enjoy this place, always great food and awesome service . Highly recommend.

Onion rings are spot on again!! Best onion rings in the Metro! Thank you Crouse Cafe!!

Food is home style and cherry pie is fantastic. Catfish is delish along with hot beef sandwish

Love it when they serve liver...not quite as good as when our Mom fixed it however it was nice to be able to order it. I will order it again. read more

My family has been eating here for decades...I love the place and always will. A classic diner serving satisfying food...and they are family owned. Great choices for breakfast,lunch and dinner..and daily specials. They have a great staff that is both family and those who have worked there for years. The price is right and the food is good...I will always recommend this place! read more

Excellent coffee, great food and our waitress was efficient and very kind. I try to go there whenever I'm in Indianola.

I love to find mom and pop diners and I hit the jackpot when I found Crouse Cafe! I had a blueberry pancake and bacon. It was absolutely fantastic! My husband had the hot roast beef sandwich. It was huge and great! We saw the old fashioned milkshakes and yummy pies being delivered to other tables. I live in Ankeny -37 miles away- and one of these days I'm going to drive down JUST for pie and milk shakes. And the prices! OMG! So inexpensive! My new favorite family diner. AND fantastic service!!!! read more

This is a great example of Midwest hospitality and good cafe food. The hash browns may be a little greasy at times but the personality that flows from this cafe makes up for the difference. It's a family owned business that had been around since 1949. If your passing thru Indianola, make the stop! read more

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Great hometown, old school cafe. Friendly and attentive staff. Good food. The Sunday buffet is a gem.

Service: Very friendly. Food: Awesome! Freshly prepared and well made. They have a daily special which is a really great value and a lot of food to eat. Portions are large and the costs are very reasonable. Overall, I'd really recommend this place and have gone back many times. You can't go wrong with this place. It is a family owned and run restaurant, which has been around for over 70 years. read more

There food is amazing and me and my family are always going there bc it's so good. NEVER STOP MAKING FOOD PLS!

Amazing small town restaurant, we really enjoyed our food, I had a bacon and blue cheese burger, really popped with flavor. Fries were good, very friendly service, made me smile. read more

nice little family-run diner. good breakfast buffet, friendly service. highly recommended. read more

Crouse Cafe - nice breakfast buffet with biscuits & gravy, eggs benedict, hashbrown casserole, denver omelets. - Cafes Near Me - Indianola, Iowa

Cheaper food but we didn't think the quality was good. We'll maybe try again and order different things.

Locals you have it made! If you are a small town Indianolian you have it made. I spent the night at a friend's and we walked around the corner to this cafe the next morning. We just to have happened to get to the door moments before they opened. There was at least 9 cars with people sitting and waiting to come in for the Sunday brunch. We sat in a booth and watched them flock to the buffet. There were so many regulars their tables were set up in advance to have their own spot in this cafe. I got to take a look at the buffet but it was way more food then I could eat for the great 8 dollar price. So much good food in fact I barely got to look before the line had formed to eat it. We had a small breakfast instead and the waitress was very prompt with our orders and meals. I think the locals have it down and know when to hit the right times. I hear right after church there is a wait to get in the door. I am sure I will be back the next time I visit Indianola. I feel jealous I don't have a place that's close to my home like this. I love a good small town diner and this is a great one. The breakfast was good and the buffet looked amazing. read more

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This is my favorite place to eat Breakfast. Amazing "home style" Buffett; awesome customer service. I would encourage you to try this place out, especially in the am or rainy days read more

The food was pretty cheap I have to admit, but it was nothing special. The biscuits and gravy tasted like it came out of a bag, but the bacon was good. Overall it wsd okay. read more