This place has been around a long time. As a kid I went with my mom and grandma for a great lunch…read more Going back it doesn't seem like anything but the prices have changed. Service and the ambiance are impeccable. Belly up to the bar and order your "canteen" with whatever toppings. Don't miss the malts, you won't care about fries. Glad I stopped on the way by. If I ever come through again I will be there!

In town for my oldest daughter's cross country race and I decided to stop here. All I have to say…read moreis, Wow! This was great food and an Amazing atmosphere. There is a counter to sit and they prepare the "main attraction" right in front of you. I ordered the loose meat sandwich with cheese on the side and a diet coke. The staff was courteous and I loved watching their interactions with customers. They made everyone feel at home and the really have a great establishment here. Definitely a 10/10!

The 1 star average is not reflective of the quality of food and service this place upholds…read more Excellent food every time and the service is always friendly and fast. Probably the best fast food in town.

From the owner: We are on a mission to craft inventive food with real ingredients that remind you great flavor…read moredoesn't have to be fussy. We serve up delicious food made with high-quality, authentic ingredients.

We read the great reviews and decided to try it out. When we walked in I thought...OK, standard…read moreIowa bar, but boy, it's much more than that. Bar seating and additional high top seats set back from the bar, along with tables and lots of TVs. We grabbed a table and got in our drink orders. They don't have a wide variety of beer and distilled spirits, but it's ample. Our food came out in short order and was fantastic! My wife got a Mushroom Burger and I got the Steak Philly. It was REAL steak, and may heave been the best I've ever had. My wife's burger was also great, and had lots of shrooms. Fries (and sandwiches) were all hot and fresh. Service was great and prices are very reasonable. Definitely recommended.

As previous reviews have said - super clean! :) Bartender very welcoming and the bar food done very…read morewell! Chicken bacon ranch wrap had a nice grill on the tortilla, and the pepper jack cheese balls dipped in sweet chili sauce were a great find. Clearly well-loved by locals, we found it a perfect stop for road trip lunch

Ya know why I went to Jimmy John's. I went because of the bleeding hearts tweeting…read more#boycotyjimmyjohn because he shot an elephant and screwed a dolphin. I should actually thank them because all of their hate put Jimmy John's on my mind and a craving in my belly. #spicyeastcoastitalian #Jimmy John's #freakyfast #freakyfresh Seriously, I understand that the founder is a piece of shit so if you are so compelled to boycott the stores just keep this in mind. The dude has already made his billions and you not buying any of the delicious sandwiches that JJ's makes, your not hurting him one bit. Plus if you boycott him, think of all the extra time he's gonna have on his hands to stalk endangered species across the planet and the oceans. You people just don't think things through You are however hurting the people who depend on their jobs at Jimmy John's to put food on the table, pay their student loans, buy beer & assorted narcotics and contribute to the tax base so when seasoned citizens such as myself decide that enough's enough, I'll still get some semblance of social security coming my way. So go ahead and be the cry babies that you are while the rest of us enjoy the deliciousness that is Jimmy John's. I went with the #7, the Spicy East Coast Italian. This is quite possibly the perfect sandwich. Proportionately it couldn't be any better. The bread must have been kneaded on the bronzed thighs of innocent virgins. There is just no other way it could be as good as it is unless it's laced with Peruvian flake in which case I applaud them. Fact is, it was so delicious that I went back the next day and got another #7, plus I took a friend who had never been there before and they fell in love with JJ's as well. Another convert and I'm just getting started. Next to Nova's lobster rolls and the bologna and cheese sandwich that she brought to me one night when I had the crappy apartment on the Southside, Jimmy Johns just might make the best sandwiches on earth.

hey good sandwich from here! it sure hit the spot…read more the jj chips are like kettle style not a lot on the sandwich but what was there was a tasty snack! pricy snack for the quantity of food.

a bit pricy, but worth it!! ok well I have turned in to a…read moregyro snob... LOL!! the Pita pit in Ottumwa does it well! I just did the regular classic on white.... kinda small, but taste is spot on!! for a hungry guy I would say spend the money for two to get full... cost is about 8 bucks.... they steam the bread, open the pocket and stuff it full of the stuff you like, then the meat is last if you do the meat. well yes they do have rabbit food as well!! I will have to try the veggie only versions.... if it is 1/2 as good as the gyro it still wIll be a winner! this place is inside the pen/jeff BP gas station so there are choices of chips and drinks for an extra cost. this is a to go order place.

I love pita pits so much! I'm just not a fan of the physical location of this one. I wish it was a…read morestandalone store in a slightly better neighborhood of Ottumwa.

The hangover burger hit the spot. 1/2 lb burger with bacon and egg. Fries are cooked in tallow…read moremaking it semi healthy. I would order this again. The Long Island ice tea was dangerous, tasted perfect. We were here with a group of nine and service was quick and thorough. Has the feel of a joint, but with lots of tv's with the games on display.

Excellent dining experience. Great bar & grill atmosphere, and the patio is sooo nice in the summer…read moretime. I can tell they clean very well, too. There's literally something for everyone here. I absolutely love the southwest salad and the burgers are so thick and juicy. The wait staff are very nice and attentive. I know one of them personally - Sydney is a very hard worker and does a fantastic job all around. Godfrey's really is a perfect representation of the charming community of Ottumwa. Always a treat to visit!

You should go when the owner Steve P. is there. He's a funny, outgoing character! Food is good,…read moretypical bar food like burgers and Midwest style sandwiches. Bloody Mary is fun. Service is pleasant and fast. Place is kept clean. Can get crowded, loud and a bit drunk but is generally well controlled.

This place was unexpectedly AMAZING! My husband, son and I ate here for the first time ever for…read morelunch 3/24/24 and it was fantastic! For a bar and grill one never expects anything out of the ordinary. Just your regular service and bar food. However, we were immediately greeted with amazing energy and service! There was only one man to serve the bar and the sit down area to eat and he did beyond amazing. Even after we sat down and ordered drinks and then appetizers and food more people started coming in and he met them with the same amazing energy and service. He warned everyone he was alone behind the bar and to get orders and people still chose to stay and wait and I fully believe it was because of the man behind the bar and the amazing food! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a bite to eat in a great atmosphere and energetic/ personable staff!

New Year's Day 2025 Wed 2 pm…read moreSo special was the open faced tenderloin With mashed potatoes and country gravy And green beans 11.11 all in with tax Good solid value meal! Not too busy I phoned in the order to go Fast in and out And yes it is still one of my favorite Blue plate specials in 2025!

The food was 4 star, atmosphere 3 star, good prices, decent but not spectacular tenderloin (I might…read morehave gotten mine on an off day or time). However, a real turnoff was the N-word used 3 or 4 times, once by an off duty worker (waitress/cook/co-owner?) while I was there. They can't help how the customers talk, but employees, even off the clock? Not cool. It was supposed to be a great night; while my politics is ever-evolving, my family in Iowa had just gotten to high five Don Jr at an event which, whoever I vote for now was darn cool that day! This visit kinda put a damper on our fun. We don't talk that way.

Absolutely terrible customer service. Went in with my parents. 1:15pm. No one else was in line…read more There were three employees as far as I could see. One, and older lady, was filling chips. One I'm not even sure what he was doing, went into the back. And the other girl started my mom's sandwich and then started making online orders. We waited in line for about 15 mins and then finally walked out. Absolutely no customer service skills what so ever. I understand lunch rush just finished but there was no reason between 3 employees that they couldn't have gotten our sandwich's made in the time we waited. If I could leave no stars, I absolutely would do that.

I will never go back to this horrible place. I was asked 3 times what my order was (it was 1…read moresandwich) because she wasn't paying any attention. An employee, who wasn't in uniform, stood in front of me so I couldn't order and WALKED INTO ME. When I had my sandwich and had paid, she laid the bag down and walked away. I did nothing to deserve this treatment and was nothing but respectful. I'll be contacting corporate and the local franchise owner.