In town for a work trip and had the chance to visit this gem for a wrap-up conversation over lunch…read more It was such a great find in the heart of Pella, Iowa, one of the cutest cities in the Midwest, with a wonderful Dutch flair. They have a fantastic meat counter with delicious sides, along with a full restaurant and loft seating upstairs. Their sandwiches and barbecue are so good, and they offer daily specials that are definitely worth checking out. Almost anything on the menu would be a win, but I highly recommend the barbecue beef or one of the hot sandwiches paired with potato salad and a few of their other delicious sides. We also grabbed some jerky for the road, which was the perfect way to finish the visit. Great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a fun location make this a place I would happily visit again.

Not the worst place, but have been to better. First, upon entering, there is nobody around, and a…read moresign saying you have to order upstairs. We trek up two flights of stairs to a bar. We are told we order there and then find a seat and someone will bring our food. First they brought the wrong food. Two of us were done eating before the other two got their food. Nobody ever asked if we wanted drink refills. We had to go to the bar. It makes no sense why you can't sit and have someone wait on you. There were two tables and the "server" was never around. Three women standing at bar talking about dating instead of tending to customers. The food was okay, but it would have been better with some BBQ sauce...but we couldn't find anyone to ask. The building is really neat...I will give them that. Our first visit to Iowa...probably won't return to this particular eatery.

Food excellent. Fork tender roast beef. Service excellent…read more Great place to stop for comfort food.

It's a little Small town diner. Exactly what you would envision. However ... those Iowans are so…read morefriendly !! Obvious locals sitting at the counter said hello when we walked in. I wish I knew the name of the girl to sat us and partially waited on us. Dark hair. Tan skin. That's all I remember. SHE WAS SO GOOD, COURTEOUS, ATTENTIVE. I haven't seen customer service like that in years !!! Bless her. She needs a raise !! The food was diner food. Better than some. Worse than others. The bacon was perfect !!! Best diner bacon I've ever had. we were happy they were open and it was local. EAT LOCAL !!

This place is as approachable and down to earth as it comes. As if the top-tier loose meat…read moresandwiches and pies weren't enough to bring you back, the joy and local insight gained from speaking with the long-time employees will make it hard to leave in the first place! Getting there around opening was a good call, because business started to pick up very quickly, and the counter seating that surrounds the exposed kitchen was limited. It was fascinating to listen to the locals use shorthand terms to place their sandwich orders with unique specifications. It was like a different language to this visitor, but hey... it's part of the charm.

It hasn't changed in the many years since I had my first canteen sandwich. They are still made the…read moresame way and there is a big selection of pies. It's as nostalgic as it can be.

My new FAVORITE place to dine! I had the berry Salad and the corn chowder soup. Both were so…read moredelicious! My sister had the grilled salmon and fingerlings potatoes. Also delicious. Our waitress was so sweet. I loved the vibe as soon as we were welcomed by the hostess. It is so fresh and chic! We'll be back!

We went there on a Saturday night to celebrate a birthday. Our group of 11 had a reservation and…read morewere quickly seated. I dropped a star because the menu has about stayed the same and they were out of one of the chicken dishes and it was only 6 PM. Our birthday gal wanted a simple pasta and they really don't just have that. I had a portobello fries and a hot honey chicken sandwich and both were very good. They were still tasty the next day. Hubby had a pork chop - - and it was delicious just like he remembered. The bread bowl is good and they graciously brought you more. A waitress was good - - she kept the children in the group full of!! It was a nice place to celebrate

I've only visited Melody's Kitchen once, but it left a great impression. While the menu and hours…read moreof operation are limited, the food was absolutely delicious. The burgers are huge--far more impressive than the photos suggest. The owners were exceptionally friendly and accommodating, especially Melody herself. I'll definitely be returning the next time I'm near Eddyville.

Family restaurant! Great food. We arrived shortly after they opened at 5. In town for an archery…read moretourney and decided to stop here as my dad met us for supper before. My daughter kept raving about their onion rings. My tenderloin was almost as big as the plate and very good. We enjoyed our food which also included fried mushrooms and the grilled chicken sandwich. We were greeted by a young boy that grabbed our beverages which is a cute touch...hit the feels! Support this place! Great food and you can tell they care!

Quiet, clean, lovely view of the canal, coffee machine with more than coffee! Pleasant front desk…read morewith Laura getting us registered and welcomed the same day. I really like Pella, the people, the Vermeer Globe Museum, the park and downtown area, the Pella Historical Museum and Windmill tour, AND the Amsterdam Hotel! Wish we lived closer.

Food was great Shared a meal of salmon with my friend, it…read morewas enough for the two of us with an appetizer.

Visiting Pella for the first time & while wandering spotted this Cafe…read more Couldn't decide what to have but spotted the Combo appetizer and it had my name all over it! Fried Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Cheese Curds and Onion Rings. Came out quickly and piping hot. Wonderful flavor and definitely hit the spot.

Very cute little place great waitresses. But the the Dutch omelette I had. The egg were from a…read morecarton not good hashbrowns. Don't know what the hype on this place is.

This restaurant has great food and great employees. However, the biggest downfall of this location…read moreis that it's not dog friendly on the patio so don't think about bringing your furry best friend they are not welcome.

Went there on a recommendation. Small town, very good restaurant. Had the bacon cheeseburger with…read morehome made chips. The portions are quite grand. The bacon cheeseburger was very good. Thick and moist. I was surprised by the quality. The place itself is clean, friendly staff. A real gem in the middle of nowhere.