Maggie's Diner screams diner food! Absolutely loved our breakfast. Over easy eggs, bacon, hash…read morebrown potatoes and toast were done to perfection. Our sever, was pleasant and very attentive to us. I would highly recommend stopping in for great homemade food!!

4.5 s! Great job with classic diner food! Omelet, pancakes, perfect wheat toast, and excellent…read morebacon.

Classic made to order diner food…read more Classic diner service from solid people Only a counter and stools that add to the experience It does not get any better than this.

As an Iowa girl living a Minnesotasota life getting to a Maid-Rite is nirvana! We were on our way…read moreto a family event and were ahead of schedule and stopped in for some nastalgia. It did not disappoint! It was raining so only seating at the counter. It is small, cramped and cozy! The staff are obviously friends and the warmth is felt throughout. They care about their regulars and were really kind to us. There is something about the simplicity of a maid-rite that just feeds the soul. Simple and delicous. It was a memory from my childhood that can't be replaced without the traditional surroundings. The counter, traditional red and white decor and friendly people. Nothing fancy, just comfort. It is Iowa.

There's usually a wait, but it's worth it! Great food at a local owned stamp in the community! !…read moreBeen going here for years

This tiny diner is fantastic. You wait in line, then seat yourself at the next possible table (they…read morealso have a few counter stools). There's an open counter with the grill behind, and the guy cooking was super busy when we were there on a Saturday for brunch. They serve all day breakfast and diner food, and it's exactly what you would hope for and expect from such a place. Huge portions, great food, great service.

Here is a example of a good small steakhouse. Excellent choice of food prepared with pride. The…read morestaff is friendly and attentive. I can't recommend any one item because the all seem so good. Although there is no wasted space you still don't seem to be sitting on top of each other. We try to stop here whenever we pass through waterloo.

We were here on a Sunday around noon with another couple. There is a huge selection of various…read moreitems. We had never had a cheese frenchie before, so we ordered one to share with no sides. It was not something I could eat as entire entree of as it's very rich! I had the breaded pork tenderloin. I think the bun was homemade and very good. It was a butterflied pork loin piece. The pork was tender and juicy, but the breading was bland and too floury. My husband had the broasted chicken, it was also very bland. Salting it helped.... His entree came with 2 sides and a homemade roll. Our friends had the French onion soup and grilled tilapia sandwich. They both said theirs was very good. One of the sides offered is a side salad offered family style, if more than one person orders it. They offer 4 homemade salad dressings. French, thousand island, ranch and creamy garlic. They were very good! Our server was very friendly and checked on us frequently. She kept our drinks. filled, which is very important to my husband. He drinks a lot of water or iced tea with his meal. Even though I wasn't super happy with my meal, I wouldn't hesitate to try it again. I would just order something different next time.

Great food! Great Service! Family Friendly! Our family of 13…read morehad no problem getting seated and served! They were absolutely amazing getting us all taken care of! We will definitely be coming back!! We were treated like kings! The kids were made to feel like they were important to the waitstaff, and that goes such a long way! We just had to get together one more time before leaving, and this was definitely the place to go! This is now our new gathering place! I can't say enough about the food! The portions are IMMENSE!! So tasty, filling, and just plain AMAZING! Don't pass by this one!!

Good breakfast & service. Basic diner with good food, hot coffee. Cleaned my plate!read more

Way better than Iowa city location in my opinion. Less busy is a plus for customers. Great food!read more

Great joint to get breakfast brunch or lunch. My friend and I sat out in the patio. Umbrellas…read morehelped with the sunshine. The service was great. We went around lunch time on a Tuesday. My friends drink was delicious- I think it was a watermelon lemonade. I was regret not getting it but then I ordered the affogato and it was so good! Our egg meals were tasty

One of the best stops in town. I have never been disappointed with the food no matter what I order…read morehere and they are all so friendly. My go-to is the Northern Montana scramble. Great atmosphere in a historic old home with lots of outdoor seating and shops.

My wife and I stopped in to the West End Diner while running some errands on a Saturday morning…read more The location, building, and atmosphere of the diner are very unique. It feels like you are eating in someone's home. It is also surrounded by little shops that we meandered through after our meal. Despite having a strong uniqueness factor, the actually food itself was nothing special. My wife went for standard breakfast fare (eggs, bacon, home-style potatoes, and toast) and I went with a chicken caesar wrap with chicken and wild rice soup. We could have easily made the same food if we ate at home. I'm glad we gave this place a try, but we probably wouldn't go out of our way to come here again.

When in Iowa, loose meat sandwiches must be consumed! This was my second time at this Maid Rite…read morelocation, and the magic is still alive. This time I was exposed to the "Panther" version of their trademark Cheese Rite which added bacon slices and onion rings to the sandwich. Did it make a good thing better? YES!

This place, the food and the employees are awesome! I've never had a bad experience here and the…read moreemployees really make it feel like you belong there. The other customers and their regulars are very nice, friendly and welcoming. Foods always correct according to the order, tastes amazing and is presented wonderfully.

Five stars isn't enough…read more While visiting Oelwein for family business, I stopped into MA & PA's Diner for lunch. The food was excellent, and the famous square pancakes absolutely lived up to the hype. After I returned home to California, I realized I had accidentally left my clip-on sunglasses at the diner. I expected they were gone forever. Instead, the staff found them, carefully packaged them, and mailed them back to me at their own effort. That level of customer service is incredibly rare today and says everything about the kind of people who run this restaurant. The meal was delicious, the atmosphere felt welcoming, and the hospitality extended well beyond my visit. If you're passing through Oelwein, make this a stop. Come hungry, order the square pancakes, and enjoy a little taste of what "Iowa Nice" really means. Thank you again to everyone at MA & PA's Diner for your kindness and exceptional service. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Iowa.

I was on RAGBRAI and Ma and Pa's Diner was in the ending town. It was recommended by our shuttle…read morebus driver. The food was great. I was with three other RAGBRAI riders , we all loved what we on. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, omelette, and baked cod. Worth stopping in if you're in town. If I'm ever back in Oelwein, I would definitely go there.