Small ice cream shop that also serves subs and tacos, what a great small town gem. It was…read morerefreshing to see a place that is actually fully staffed, 4 people behind the counter on this day. I was driving through and stopped for a sub to-go. This may be one of the best sun sandwiches I have had in a very long time! I ordered the Club. The bread was the best kind of soft and a little bit flake crust. Meat and veggies were generous. I always order cheese but don't always taste it, but today I actually tasted the pepper Jack cheese! Staff was friendly. The restaurant was clean. I paid less than $10 for lunch and am very satisfied! After reading the other reviews I have to make another trip and try the ice cream!!

My wife and I tried this place for the first time and it was good! Not to say, Ya just have to try…read moreit! But it was good. My wife had a grilled chicken sandwich and I had the reuben. It was my chocolate malt that really hit the spot!

This place has it all! Burgers, soups, sandwiches, steaks, Pizza after normal restaurant hours…read more Coca Cola products a great date night location. Oh and don't forget to get your picture taken behind the jail cell bars. Your special someone could be your prisoner of love. Awesome atmosphere friendly staff, great food, what more could you ask for. Don't let me talk you into it check out this article from the Des Moines Register and Tribune https://www.desmoinesregister.com/videos/news/2021/05/28/my-sisters-place-bar-carlisle-full-historical-knick-knacks-and-junk/5137975001/ ASK ABOUT DAILY SPECIALS KITCHEN - Sunday-Thur: 11am - 9pm Fri-Sat: 11 am -10 pm Dine in or Carry Out DRINKS - Sunday - Thur: 11am - Midnight Fri and Sat 11am - 2am Happy Hour: Mon-Fri: 4 pm - 6 pm Sat-Sun: noon - 3 pm ​ ​

Very clean! Great burgers. Friendly staff! Definitely recommend! One of the nicest Bar & Grills…read moreI've stopped at.

Stopped here for our Valentine's Date Night…read more Seated right away on a Saturday evening around 5:15 pm. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful in deciding what options to choose for our meals. I also chose to have the Italian margarita since I love amaretto! It's sweeter than a normal margarita but was still delicious! We ordered the pickle fries. These were fantastic! Please try them when you're here. I ordered the Creamy Lemon Penne with chicken. The entree came with a side salad for which I ordered their creamy parmesan dressing. An Italian restraint staple! The dressing was amazing, garlic, and flavorful! The emtree also came with rolls and butter. The pasta sauce was not overly lemony, but enough of the flavor to give the dish a yummy kick. We also enjoyed a triple layer truffle cake for dessert. Boy am I stuffed, but this was the best Italian food I have had in a very long time from a restaurant!

Always enjoy trying out locally owned businesses and concoct a& Nini's did not disappoint. When we…read morearrived specials were listed outside would recommend the server to talk about them as well to ensure everyone is aware. We were seated promptly and drink orders were soon after. Our server seemed a little overwhelmed with the amount of people or tables assigned. He kept apologizing and telling us where he was in the process of our order versus others. Atmosphere was pleasant and you could tell who the locals were versus those dining from outside of town. Locals were very comfortable and enjoying their evenings which added to the comfort of the ambiance. Food was described well in the menu and when served matched the menu. Large portions and now have a second meal for today! Will be back.

Everything I have tried is good not amazing and typical Mexican fare. I have had the garlic shrimp…read moresalad and enjoyed it. Guacamole doesn't have any tomatoes, onions or cilantro. Tamale is spirit open and full of shredded beef and ground beef. Sauce on the tamale is just red sauce. Carnita tacos were good but didn't have a great deal of flavor. I do love the chicken taco. That is the best thing I ordered. Rice and beans are average. Husband likes the chorizo and chicken dishes. Salsa is just average normal salsa. Had something new, chicken Diablo and it was spicey!!!!! it!

The quality of the food has gone way down since the change in owners. Sometimes the food is warm…read moreand sometimes it's not. Smaller portions for the same price. The very last time I ate there, I got super sick in the middle of the night. Vomiting and diarrhea at the same time! I had the La Villa special and the mushrooms looked off and the steak did too. I ate a few bites and threw the rest away. I'd give this place zero stars if I could. Spend your money somewhere else.

Wow! What a great dive bar! Stopped in for a late lunch. Admired the nearby pickleball courts!…read moreWe were warmly greeted by the bartender as we came in. She immediately brought our drinks and menus. Hubby was happy with Ruthie on tap and I enjoyed my pepsi one--not everybody carries both on tap. Hubby had the special of the day--Smashburger with the upgrade of onion rings...we could go on and on about those onion rings - - Home breaded, crispy, hot... Delicious! Worth stopping there just for them. Hubby's burger was tasty! He could hardly finish it. He had asked for extra onions and they remembered them, and they were plentiful. My tenderloin and fries were equally good! I could barely finish half of it. It was thick enough that you could taste the loin. The fries are a pretty thick sized cut. The waitress was friendly and the place is clean As far as bar food goes, it appears that this is a great place to stop... And you get a Punchcard to encourage you to come back and earn a free sandwich. The lunch special includes a soda and fries Looking for a lunch spot? I think you found it... And stop over at B&B Market and get your fresh cut meat.

I really can't leave anything but five stars for this review…read more.. I walked in and the bartender/host/our server was a dear friend and former co-worker of mine who I hadn't seen in years. It took me a few seconds to recognize her. She'd went from "a kid" to a young woman since I'd last seen her. I heard the Striking Sparrow Lounge has gone through an ownership and menu change recently. That didn't mean much to me since this was my first visit to any iteration of the Striking Sparrow Lounge. Lol I popped in for a quick lunch with a current co-worker and friend of mine. The parking lot is along the West side of SE 6th St and there are quite a few spaces available. Dala greeted us right away as we walked in. She called me out immediately. And like I said it took a minute for recognition to set in. I'm 55 now. Sometimes that happens. We took a seat at a low top table and chairs. There are high tops and booths available too as well as a long "L" shaped bar and barstools. Dala popped over and took our drink orders and gave us our menus. We ordered: 1x Fountain drink (Pepsi products) 1x Unsweetened ice tea 1x Smashburger (two patties) and fries 1x Tenderloin and fries 1x Onion rings The onion rings are hand cut and breaded. We tried them with the chipotle ranch. Served hot and fresh out of the fryer... Very good! Jeremy got the smashburger. He sets his bar for burgers at Lachele's level and comes to the Striking Sparrow Lounge as a regular for trivia on Wednesday nights. He said today's was one of the best burgers he's had here. It didn't disappoint! He's probably going to order the same when he goes back tonight. I got the tenderloin and I hate to beat the same drum, but it was very compareable to the one served at Lachele's too. I really like both! Thicker and fits the bun it's served on, not a hub cap, cooked perfectly and not dried out... The kind of sandwich you want for lunch and don't need a nap to recover from when you get back to the office. Fair warning. It's served with lettuce on it so if you are a pickles, onions, and mustard purest make sure you let them know to hold the lettuce. When you're literally a stones throw from B&B you better have a decent tenderloin and burger... Lol The fries were fantastic. A little thicker. Seasoned. Fresh and hot. I wouldn't be surprised if they were double fried. They had that unmistakable crisp to them... Dala was great. Attentive. Made sure everything was good and we had what we needed. But like I said...I'm biased. We're friends and it was really great seeing her again and catching up a little. Your mileage may vary... But I doubt it. She's just always been that kind of a person. Lol Standard table service. You can pay via Toast using a QR code on your receipt and ask about their punch card program. Buy nine pizzas and/or sandwiches and get the 10th one free. Don't quote me on that... Ask your server. I also heard from Jeremy the console video games might be free to play? I should have checked out the Galaga machine to verify that! If you've never made it over to Striking Sparrow Lounge... Stop by and check them out! If you haven't been in for a while... Maybe stop in and look over the new menu!

This location now has new owners and they are doing an awesome job! They actually listen to what…read moreyou want on your sandwich and treat you with respect, unlike the employees under the old owners. Give them another shot!

Since the ownership has changed at this location the service is absolutely HORRIBLE . The guy who…read moreruns it is just very rude, makes your experience just suck. He is the only person that I ever see there, none of the other people who worked there must have been fired. I am all about supporting local businesses but this one I will no longer support. Manager seems so shady and just an ass. Worst experience I have had in such a long time . I would rather have a broken leg than deal with him .

Oh Damn! All I can say is get the breakfast pizza and you will get it again the next day. They load…read moreit down with bacon! Best breakfast I've had in a long time. I wish I had a Casey's in Chicago!

-*BEWARE*- Horrible pizza and wouldn't recommend!! This is the 3rd time that our pizza orders was…read morehorribly made and messed up and the manager Jerry doesn't care and blames new employees for lack of training!! How is it that the crust is bigger than the actual toppings ok?! It's not!! If I could give this place a "0" I would!!

We ordered The DJ, which is essentially a crab rangoon pizza, but with pepperoni instead of crab…read more It was fantastic. Great crust and quality toppings! We also ordered a couple of side salads, they were awesome, and gigantic. One side salad is a meal or plenty for 2 people. The salad is pretty much a spot on clone of the old Orlondos Salad, if you miss that salad go to Pete's, if you have no clue what I'm talking about, still go to Pete's, and try the salad, you'll love it. What a fun funky place! It's a bit of a small town dive-bar vibe, but it's clean and inviting, although a bit cramped. They also have a fun arcade in the entry for the kids. Amazing staff, fun vibe, ice cold beers, and amazing pizza! What more could you want?!

Great pizza. Finally take credit cards ! Thanks for the great service. Can't wait to go back…read moresoon.