It's often said we are way out in the boondocks and implies somewhere less than where the action is…read morebut not at Boondocks Emporium. Whether you're a local (especially a veteran for whom they encourage folks to buy them a drink), a fan of bison art or just passing through from Des Moines to Dubuque via the Amana Colonies as we were this is one Boondocks worth finding yourself. We had the soup of the day (corned beef and cabbage) can see why it's a favorite and an unbelievably delicious bison burger with sweet potato fries. Patrick was a great server keeping up with the bar and all of us in the restaurant with a great attitude and a big welcoming smile. The place feels just like where you want to be to get to know a bit more about the town. Lots to look at and enjoy.

katie was THE BEST server ever! she was so kind, had get recommendations (tater tot nachos so…read moreyummy) and accommodating. the food was very delicious, always hot and a lot of the drinks and food recipes were homages to loved ones which really makes this place feel local and a real passion place. super awesome place! eclectic atmosphere like a place a buncha friends own and put up what makes them happy. wonderful experience and thanks katie!

We were so excited my oldest was playing in Anamosa today...We got to stop at Sally's on the way…read more My youngest opted for the salad bar as her meal and I had a tenderloin with 1 trip to the salad bar. We do love the salad bar so much!

Service good and also the food is good and nice waitresses are amazing, I eat here with my friends…read moresometimes and I love it. Sally is a amazing person with a strong personality and I love

Large seating area Hospitality from the moment you walk in…read moreComfort ensues as you settle in Great food Meals have large portions They take care to be sure everything is right Servers always with Smiles Oh, Did I mention: Great food?

The best place to eat in Maquoketa IMO! Family owned, and they are all such wonderful people, Very…read morefriendly and helpful! We just love Tonya and Ozzie! Chef Ozzie takes the time to come out of the kitchen and greet the patrons and always with a smile! Everything we've eaten here has been wonderful! Love the soups. I'm a soup Nazi lol. Great tenderloins and burgers, and I've gotten the BLT many times, just love it! Great specials also! Highly recommended!

First timers here and we'll be back! We had Alyssa as our server and she made our experience…read moreamazing. Alyssa was attentive with our drinks, checking on our food and super friendly the whole time. The food was top notch, the portobello mushroom fries with sweet jalapeño sauce were A+ . If you like mushrooms they are a must order. The restaurant was super clean, service was wonderful, and the food came out fast. Really sweet small town family vibe. Worth checking out!

You have to get the portobello fries! The prairie sauce changed my life. Hand-breaded tenderloin is…read morea go to. Bummed the pizzas were not available on Fridays/ Saturdays.

The food was great, really like the Shipwreck. I recommend building your own plus it's your own…read moreshipwreck(lol)! I was not ready for the biggest hot cake I ever eaten and it was cook very nice. Hats off to the three cooks who were cranking out the orders. The place was busy but the wait time to sit and get my food was worth the wait. I would come back again to wait in line for the food.. Great place to stop by if you're driving through Cedar Rapids. The place is very nice inside, a little cramp but who cares the food was great.

Traveling through Cedar Rapids, we stopped at The Breakfast House for a quick bite before heading…read moreout of town. Tucked into an unassuming strip mall, it was easy to miss from the outside, but inside it had all the charm of a classic hometown diner. Since it was early on a Friday morning, we were seated right away with no wait. Our server was cheerful, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The menu had all the diner staples you would expect, and we decided to kick things off by sharing a cinnamon roll. It came out warm with a generous layer of cream cheese frosting. A solid start to the day. I went with the Corned Beef Hash combo, which came with two eggs, hashbrowns, and the option to substitute toast for a pancake for $1.99. Easy choice. I don't drink coffee, so Diet Pepsi was my morning fuel. Yep, it is another Pepsi establishment. My vegetarian sidekick ordered a veggie omelet without onions, but when the food arrived, hot and fresh, she discovered onions had snuck in. It was no big deal. They were very apologetic and had a corrected version out quickly. We shared my pancake while we waited, which kept everyone happy. All in all, this spot delivered exactly what we needed. Friendly service, cozy atmosphere, and breakfast classics done right. It is a nice little gem if you are passing through or just looking for a relaxed morning bite.

Good food at fair prices and top notch, friendly service...not to mention an owner who quietly…read moregives back to his community, helping families suffering from food insecurity in these very difficult economic times. They are my go to local restaurant, particularly for breakfast! Their incredible smoked chop cannot be beat!

All good! Breakfasts! Hamburgers! Fries! Shakes and malts! Great waitstaff. Low key place to…read moregrab a bite.

Best place in the area to get a pork tenderloin sandwich and crispy fries! Friday fish specials…read moreand great pie! Fast, friendly servers bring delicious home cooked meals to your table. We always stop there when we are in the area.

Located in the former Country Cottage Cafe location - Oelwein Family Restaurant offers a full day…read moremenu including some all you can eat specials and supper entrees. Stopped in for breakfast on a Monday morning. Waffles, omelettes, French toast, skillets - lots of choices. We had a western omelette with hash browns and a pancake, vegetarian omelette with hash browns with onions, French toast with sausage links on the side and a vegetable skillet with bacon. Rye toast on the side for the skillet and veggie omelette. Sunny side eggs on the skillet were done perfectly - hash browns soaked up the yolk as expected. French toast was tender. Omelettes are three eggs - chock full of veggies. Overall a good experience. Note - 3.9% service charge for credit cards. We paid cash.

Sadly this marvelous little throwback cafe on a main Street in a small Midwest American town is no…read moremore. April's has been closed since 3023. A sad casualty of modern times. Aprils is sorely missed and fondly remembered for the better times.

This is in the same spot as the Midtown Café was in. It still serves a great breakfast. Our…read morewaitress was wonderful. Very informative about the hotel, the nearby, wine bar, as well as everything on the menu. She made sure our cups and glasses were kept for that our food was fine. We were seated at the back with a nice quiet table for our group of eight. It's a pleasant place to be in. I had the chicken & waffle & it was good. My ice tea was good as well. Friend had the French toast and really liked it. Others have the breakfast platters with eggs and meat and they enjoyed them. We will be back. It was pleasant, had good food at a reasonable price and great service.

Located across the river from Maine St, this quaint old house turned restaurant is worth the stop…read more There is on street and public parking available. I would recommend making reservations as it was consistently busy. We opted for seats at the bar to avoid an hour wait. This place is tiny, so it would not be ideal for large groups. It would be difficult to accommodate someone who could not navigate stairs (there are both stairs to enter as well as a staircase for most of the dining space). Servers were friendly and helpful, the right amount of attentive. The food came out quickly. They offer light lunch, brunch, breakfast fare, with specials, and baked goods from Lola. A popular special is a homemade pop tart, which has rotating flavors (today was blueberry with lemon frosting). We opted for French Toast, pork belly, and the country skillet. Everything was delicious and portions were generous. All around a great find.

Absolutely lovely place. Service was an 11/10 - she belongs in fine dining I swear. The space is…read morelovely and clean, adorable decor, and the food was stellar. Highly recommend their buttery soft frittatas.

A great spot. First time there. Nice friendly staff and great ambiance. Had the chicken salad on a…read morecroissant. Fast service. Well worth a visit.

I had "The Kitchen Sink" omelette, with a homemade biscuit as my "toast" option. The atmosphere is…read moreopen and light, there's free WiFi, and the staff were all so friendly and helpful. I needed to take some of the omelette home, and their "to-go" box is made of paper (cardboard type material?), and I was soooo glad it was NOT styrofoam! I'm visiting family, so I flew to Iowa... but the cafe is just a couple miles off Interstate 80, for hungry road warriors.