Always looking to try new places, this one appeared on my radar. A small store front on main…read morestreet Mt. Vernon, it's a nice addition to the downtown. They have wine, antiques. Some local beers-in cans, and an assortment of snacks and salads. The ambiance is somewhat like walking into grandma's house. Comfortable and cozy. They do have a patio that was not an option on The day hi visited due to the weather and I understand they have a lower level available for events. The staff was friendly and helpful with a selection of their wines. I've liked their wines for some time, so no surprises there. A definite stop or go to place for an intimate evening with friends.

This is a wonderful winery to visit, I bought two bottles on the way out! If your in the are you…read moreshould definitely stop by!

Surprisingly, this was our first time at this Big Grove (we are frequent flyers of the I.C. one ;)…read more We kept hearing such positive things about this one, so we thought we would stop by. You can tell it the original one, as it's small and a little dated compared to the others that are near. But it's kinda cozy. We sat at the bar, and that's where they excelled. Our bartender Hallie, was fantastic! Best one we have had in a long time. Super nice, super informative. I had the Margherita Pizza, never have had one at a B.G. It was ok. Very saucy. Husband had the Fried Chicken Sandwich with Korean BBQ sauce. He has gotten that at the others and enjoys that sandwich a lot especially that sauce.

Big Grove is always a great experience. The Solon brewpub has a little different vibe as the other…read morelocations and the food is slightly different but great in its own way. Service was perfect, as usual!

HIDDEN GEM Wow! the…read moresmell from the moment you walk in the door speaks for itself. We visited this town today and we're driving around looking for somewhere to eat for 20 minutes and we stumbled upon this place. What a hidden gem! Cool decor and lots of conversation pieces. The service was great, friendly and the options of different meats/dishes was great! They had a lot of cool beers to try and some cute desserts too. Will definitely be coming back, and pointing bbq lovers to this cool spot!

The brisket was soggy yet tough. The staff was not friendly and…read moreI sat a while before served and the order took too long...considering brisket is already cookedt, which means just slice up some brisket.

Great food service and atmosphere! They do a wonderful job all the way around. Such a fun piece of…read morehistory to visit.

My fiancé and I stopped in here after taking engagement pictures on and around the bridge area…read morenearby. I absolutely loved this place. Eating a meal here felt like being transported back in time and you could feel the history radiating out of the walls. I ordered the Wednesday special -- an open face beef sandwich with potatoes and gravy, and my fiancé order the Baxa burger. Both were very solid, and we left full and happy. In addition to the good food and atmosphere, the service was excellent. Our waitress was very welcoming and friendly. This place is a must-visit spot and represents quintessential small town Iowa!

This establishment is in a small Iowa town, but it delivers big city pizza/wine…read more Beats the others by a county mile. Wine selection is top notch with always changing new choices.

The best pizza in the Cedar Rapids/ Iowa city area hands down. You can taste that the chef actually…read morestudied in Italy. Wood fired with both authentic/ American influenced styles The restaurant is very intimate so get ready to know your neighbors (or at least their gossip). The service was great. Our waitress let us try different wines before committing to a full pour.

I feel so fortunate to visit a shop like Fuel Art and Espresso and enjoy the very best coffee,…read morescones--baked goods in general, that I have had the pleasure of drinking and eating. The atmosphere is comfortable, the staff kind and attentive and always willing to immediately address any questions or concerns. It is a beautiful space, and Tommie, the owner, and her mom Pat, are treasures. Do yourself a favor and check it out!

I order coffee from Fuel by mail because their stuff is so good! Plus they have an array of fun…read moregift items like journals and jewelry. It's a great spot to visit in Mountain Vernon, Iowa.

Ever since discovering this family farm about three years ago, we enjoy stopping whenever we can…read more On a long drive home from Green Bay, I was thrilled to find they were open until 9 pm (shorter hours in the fall/winter). We were able to satisfy our craving for Chocolate Shop Ice Cream and I found one of my favorite protein bars I haven't found elsewhere. Hubby got his favorite popcorn and another jar of jam. We are now signed up for their rewards program which gives us 10% off. This would be a great place to take our grandkids- just wish it was closer!

When I come to Cedar Rapids, I always go to bass farms , just recently purchased their fresh…read morefresh tomatoes and they are so good, I just slice them and serve them with salt and pepper. That's how good they are and the cucumbers were to die for. I live in Atlanta when I come to Cedar Rapids I make sure I go to Bass farms to get the fresh vegetables to take back with me on the airplane to Atlanta to enjoy the fabulous fresh tomatoes, beats the grocery store hands-down. oh oh and the homemade ice cream so so good

I've been to both this location and the Anamosa El Sol many times. It is undoubtedly my wife and…read moreI's favorite Mexican restaurant we have ever tried. I get the churripollo every time I come, and I am never disappointed. The service is always phenomenal, and I have been offered complimentary desserts here on multiple occasions. This place is everything you can ask for if you love Mexican cuisine!

Authentic, delicious, the best!!! I am from Arizona and El Sol tastes and feels like home. I have…read moreto make the trip from Mt Vernon every time I'm in town!

Went to this establishment during the Solon Beef Days. The staff here was so incredibly rude and…read moredisrespectful. Asked the lady working the door if water was allowed outside, she proceeded to yell in my face and call me names. I've never been to Solon, IA let alone Buff's, hadn't heard great things but couldn't believe how they treated me there. They had a young girl checking ID's and staff not surviving customers. I would not recommend this establishment!

Great food, great service, fun sports bar atmosphere and cold drinks! If you want a fun place to…read morewatch your favorite sports team or sport this is the place to be in Solon.

Excellent food and service I have been there many times. It's located in a charming town too!read more

Super yumbo Aloha grilled tenderloin--I didn't know how the chili sauce and blue cheese would go…read moretogether but it was fabulous with the pineapple. Also a great homemade ranch on the side salad and really good service overall.