We love The Centennial for lunch. Revolving menus always make it interesting but her signature…read morechicken salad is awesome and her famous Bell Tower Cake is out of this world! If you are on Facebook, follow The Centennial so you see her changing menus. This restaurant was named Outstanding Dining Business in Iowa in 2024 by the Iowa Tourism department. And she continues to create new and interesting entries! Located in an historic building in downtown Jefferson, IA that has been totally renovated. Great place for special celebrations or a quick bite to eat on a regular day -- because it makes a regular day very special! You won't go away hungry - the portions and the desserts are huge!

Amazing story on how this restaurant got started. 73 women pooled money to bring back to life The…read moreTea Garden. Great rotating menu with excellent service. Charming small town feel. Definitely recommend checking out and be sure to save room for desert!

Nestled in a set of businesses halfway between Ames and Ankeny, Flight nailed my first visit with a…read moreterrific meal and great customer service. Plenty of parking and a comfortable interior, they enable diners to have a positive visit without being cramped or rushed. Noise isn't an issue. Opened with a sensational Onion Haystack, a unique dish that was aided by a pair of sauces, Chipotle ranch and buttermilk ranch. My burger was outstanding, The Classic, perfectly cooked and served on a delicious bun. I snagged some tasty sweet potato fries from my Way Better Half too! Coke products a plus too! Server Brooklyn was excellent, providing great guidance with a kind nature.

We went to Flight Bar + Grill in Huxley, Iowa to celebrate a family birthday. It was a great…read moreexperience. First, it was Fall graduation weekend at Iowa State University 8 miles up the road, so the place was packed. They told us we would have about an hour wait, but you could see the tickets were flying out of the kitchen, and that things were moving along nicely. We stopped in the bar for a drink, and I ordered a Manhattan up. It was very well made, and reasonably priced. In less than 45 minutes, we got our table. Flight has a variety of specialty smash burgers, and I chose the Crown Wagyu Burger. It's a double Wagyu patty smash burger with smoked gouda, hot pepper bacon jam, arugula, caramelized onion aioli + onion haystack. It was a fantastic burger, and the fries I had as a side were very nice too. The service was swift and friendly, and it was an overall great experience. The building itself is very clean With just the right lighting. It's got kind of an industrial look to it, and it is a nice space. It looked like there was a little banquet room off to the side for pre-scheduled gatherings. All in all, definitely two thumbs up for Flight!

Stopped in for breakfast and was very happy we did. The spinach and feta omelet was delicious,…read morepacked with spinach and topped with plenty of feta, and the fresh strawberries were a great side. And the chai latte? Creamy, perfectly foamy, and exactly what I needed to start the day. Everything was fresh, the portions were generous, and it was a great breakfast experience. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

So this was a less than average breakfast experience. We had to be on a waitlist with about of a…read morethird of the tables being empty. I get that if you're short staffed, but having to then give out a phone number to be texted seemed like overkill. And they made the 80 year old after us do the same thing, I got the byo omelet. It was tough and over cooked. I like mine on the slightly browned country style more than a runny French style, but it was bordering burnt. My partner had even worse experience with the farmers omelet cause of the gravy tasting just bad with a glue like texture. The breakfast potatoes had a great seasoning, but were both wet and burnt. On the plus side, the coffee was fantastic. And our server was good.

Scott and his team were excellent to work with. I called ahead to let them know we would have a bus…read moreload of softball players coming in late and they were more than happy to stay for us. They were all pleasant and friendly even at the very end of the day. Food was hot & fresh...very happy softball players! We'll come back every time we're in town.

Love stopping by when I'm around the area! Friendly staff and I find that my food is nice and hot!…read moreTried their ice cream and it was yummy :)

Our first time in Ames Iowa. As an Iowa Hawkeyes fan... even though we were Hawkeye fans they were…read moreso nice and just so accepting and caring. Our server, he was so funny. The food is such good quality for that price. It's nice and quiet here early in the morning. The perfect place to sip some coffee and eat some pancakes. 10000000/5 I would definitely recommend!

1) The place wasn't clean. Tables were unbussed. And they weren't very busy…read more 2) I was charged an exorbitant amount for 2 extra eggs with my order of scrambled eggs - more than double the cost of an order of eggs. When I asked the cook/mgr about it, he told me snappily, "Because that's a NON-STANDARD menu item!" 3) The reputedly wonderful pancakes, aside from being big, weren't anything but ordinary. I make better at home. 4) There were rats in the pile of trash by their back door where we parked.

Amazing pizza, even better service. Thank you so much Jeff's pizza. I will be back. Great for…read morefamilies and late night studying.

Great service. Employees were helpful and kind…read more Pizza was not to my taste--the cheese tasted buttery, there was not a lot of sauce on it, and the sauce that was on it was a bit sweet. I probably won't come back--I prefer my cheese a bit sharper and more sauce--but I hope people who like their pizza this way patronize them.

The food is always hot, the chicken fried or the bourbon st are the best! Mac and Cheese is always…read morea hit. Dessert you have to go for the banana pudding. The service is fast and always nice. My only note is since they have an ice cream area that needs served by staff to also have the whole deserve cack area that was as well, will prevent cakes from drying out from being pre portioned.

Once again, very disappointed in the two piece chicken dinners I had them prepare for take out…read morewhile I waited. First of all, I was charged for two extra sides of coleslaw and got home and only one. Lesson learned, always check the entire order before leaving. It's expensive enough as it is (Along with everything else, I get it.) But even more so to take care of the people who are spending the money at your restaurant. The chicken was mid. Sort of dry & looked like it had been sitting there for a while, I looked and actually hoped they didn't take from there but they did. My daughter thought the mashed potatoes tasted "off". I told her and she agreed definitely not enough gravy. Would've been nice to have that separate. Do better, plz. Money is tight for everyone, maybe try to go the extra mile for the ones who are willing to spend. Won't happen again here.

What a special spot. Breakfast was amazing . Service by Sherri was outstanding. She clearly loves…read morewhat she is doing. I was at home here. Now the food. I had the breakfast sandwich which did not disappoint.. melted cheese, eggs and bacon on sourdough bun. Yummmmm. Husband had egg breakfast with toast and sausage and all was hot and delicious.

Sometimes the best breakfast spots aren't in the middle of downtown--they're tucked away waiting to…read morebe discovered. The Whistle Stop Café on the north side of Boone is one of those places. There's plenty of parking, and from the moment I walked in, I felt genuinely welcome. My waitress, who I suspect may have been the owner, greeted me with a smile, took my coffee order right away, and made sure I never needed to ask for a refill. Bonus points for serving it in a pretty cool coffee mug that added a little personality to the experience. The service was fast without feeling rushed, and the food was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. More than anything, though, it was the hospitality that stood out. It's the kind of place where you're treated like a regular, even if it's your first visit. If you're looking for a welcoming local café with great food, friendly people, and a memorable small-town dining experience, the Whistle Stop Café is well worth making a stop.