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    Henry's Diner

    3.9 (57 reviews)
    InexpensiveDiners, American
    Open 9:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Nacho appetizer
    Jenny S.

    This place is everything a hometown diner should be. It's cozy, it's friendly, and the food? Comfort on a plate. We kicked things off with the nachos--cheesy, beefy, and just messy enough to be fun. Bonus points for the tiny tubes of sour cream. Are they necessary? Maybe not. Are they iconic? Absolutely. I wasn't planning on ordering much, but then the sweet potato fries whispered to me. Waffle-cut and crispy, they came with a marshmallow dipping sauce that could probably broker world peace. So, I opted for the 3-piece chicken strips. They were more like giant nuggets, but those fries were the main attraction for me. Dad went for the half-order hot beef sandwich with a side salad dressed in good ol' Dorothy Lynch--the pride of the Midwest. Husband got the patty melt with curly fries because he knows how to live. Drinks were simple: A Bud Light, tea, and a Diet Pepsi for me (not a Coke joint, but we survive). Food came out fast, hot, and exactly as it should. Everyone was full, happy, and already talking about "next time." So yeah, Henry's doesn't just serve food--it serves small-town comfort on a plate (with a side of marshmallow magic).

    Right across the missouri river into Cresent, good food and excellent service and parking is good
    Donald H.

    Worth the drive Awesome onion rings, prime rib on Fridays and Saturday nights. Homemade pie, small town friendly and great service Tip from your Uncle Don

    We arrived after the lunch hour on a Monday. There were still several patrons coming and going.
    Bryan A.

    Henry's Diner looks like it has been around for many years. Based on our experience, this place will be around for quite a while to come. There were still several patrons on a Monday even after the lunch hour. Many of them seemed to be regulars there. Service was friendly and efficient. The menu had a nice selection of appetizers, sandwiches, and dinners. There were also 4 daily specials -- I choose the Meatloaf dinner (good) with sides of Ham & Bean Soup (excellent) and American Fries (otherwise known as country potatoes -- also delicious). My wife had the Henry's Philly which had plenty of prime rib, peppers, cheese, and onions work a side of Onion Rings. Both were delicious! We had barely enough room to share a piece of Peach Pie. Double crusted with homemade whipped cream. It was a great finish to our meal.

    Lauren H.

    Stopped over in Crescent IA last night after some errands last night. Sounds this little joint not to far north off the main left turn. Their honey rolls and butter are amazeballs! And who doesn't dig club crackers?! It's been a while! T snagged the ribeye, side of spaghetti and potato. Griddle cooked. Cooked to how he likes it. Said it wasn't bad. Pretty sure he dug the spaghetti over the ribeye because that went FAST and comments about the sauce were made! I grabbed the Henry's Club Sandwich. Next time I'll have to ask for no lettuce because there was a TON of lettuce on it. Side salad and onion rings for the two sides. Those onion rings reminded me a lot of my favorite burger joints' rings, super good and flaky. The salad... I too had a hair (black and curly)... I couldn't bring myself to finish it so kindly moved that to the side. I can do a lot of things, but hair mixed with creamy dressing doesn't do it for me. Of course we grabbed their strawberry rhubarb (Ts) and a lemon pie (I loooove lemon) to go and both were excellent! Honestly all and all, the staff were amazing, I just wasn't overly impressed with the food. But I'll give them a second chance for sure, and see if not getting a short and curly, bumps them up a star or so. Sweet little drive for sure though!

    BYO Omelet - bacon, tomato and opinion with Swiss cheese
    GayeLynn M.

    Nothing finer than to be at Henry's Diner for Sunday Breakfast. I had a BYO omelet - bacon, tomato, onion and Swiss cheese with raisin toast. Dad had biscuits and gravy. He brought home half of his and I brought home about a third of mine. Service is always welcoming and complete. Atmosphere is small down, down home

    Hot Beef Sandwich
    Todd S.

    I was born and raised near Crescent, IA and I love coming to Henry's whenever I come home to visit. I can't tell you what all is good here because I always get the same thing -- their massive hot beef sandwich! A Midwest favorite and Henry's does it better than anyone else. One taste of the gravy and you know you've hit the mother load. My wife gets their chicken-fried steak which they bread themselves and she says it's the bomb as well. Our servers have always been kind, attentive, and diligent. They have large glasses which I enjoy and quickly get me refills before I run dry. Love this place!

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    Good food on extensive menu. Fried chicken specialty. Also steaks, salads , sandwiches also.

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    Very nice place and very nice staff highly recommend coming to eat at this fine establishment

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