I stopped in here during Tulip Time with some girls in my family. The staff was very friendly and…read moreseemed to be happy that we had come. I ordered a mocha, my niece - a cortado, my sister - a dirty chai, and my mother - plain coffee. Each of us liked our choices. Both my sister and I thought ours were very good! My mocha was probably the best I've ever had at a coffee shop. I'll return if ever I'm in Pella again. :)

This place was super cute inside. Service was good and they are right next to an awesome pizza…read moreplace you can actually order from and eat at the cafe. Coffee was coffee and good.

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 !!

My wife and I went to Julie's for breakfast this morning. She ordered the French toast and orange…read morejuice. No butter, sticky syrup container, and not much flavor to the syrup I ordered 2 eggs scrambled and a sausage patty. The scrambled eggs were not fluffy and sort of cooked like an extra thick omelette. No seasoning and no flavor. The sausage patty was somewhere between extremely well done and shoe leather. No flavor. The waitress was excellent. The restaurant was very clean. The average wait time between placing an order and getting your food was over 30 minutes.

Damn !!!! At a baseball tournament stumbled onto this place…read more Absolutely awesome the fried chicken top notch Home cooking made from scratch food Definitely coming back here!!!!

Normal cafe food. Service was great…read moreHometown gathering place Would return if wanting home cooking

Paid 10.95& for one waffle. Had to pay extra for bacon that was too crispy to eat. Fell apart when…read moretouched. Food not as good as it used to be. Service is good.

We arrived for breakfast as part of our Lincoln Highway journey. We are following websites and a…read moregray book which obviously has not been updated in a few years. We were so disappointed that the owners of the cafe did not preserve the historic look and sign - we left. They get a zero star for taking away the charm of this Historic road a price of Americana

Fantastic spot. Great latte. Great vibe! I enjoyed the chicken salad sandwich as well. I will…read moredefinitely be back.

I've enjoyed Mars Cafe overall. Their little mini savory pies are really good--we tried a creamy…read moreleek one, which was my favorite, and another more Italian-style one with tomato that was also really good. I do wish they had more sweet pastries, although we tend to come later in the day so that might be part of it. Their regular lattes are good, but the more experimental drinks have mostly been misses for me. I tried one with balsamic once and it was definitely not for me. One small complaint: their hot to-go cups feel a little flimsy. I had one spill on me in the car, which was not fun. Overall, though, it's a nice, chill spot with a relaxed atmosphere, and I'd come back.

Cortado was made brilliantly and the BPT ( Bacon, Pesto, Tomato )sandwich was small but very tasty…read more I ordered the poached egg as separate but it was not included. But overall the young ladies did a good job. P.S I was impressed a small place like Indianola had a coffee place that made cortado. Super impressed

Five stars for the cortado (brown sugar) and the ambiance. This will be my go to for coffee when…read moreI'm in the Des Moines area

OMG, this place is in such a nice area! They have a huge menu with so many amazing options to…read morechoose from. I ordered the Pit Master Sandwich with a side of French onion soup (you get to choose a side with the sandwich). The sandwich was really good! The bread was buttery and soft, and the homemade croutons in the soup were clearly made from fresh bread. The French onion soup wasn't for me--it kind of tasted like acid reflux to me, so I gave it to my mom. She actually thought it was pretty good. The sandwich had perfectly balanced barbecue sauce and cheese, although I thought the barbecue sauce overpowered the cheese a bit. Next time, I'd probably order it without the cheese. The brisket was good, but I would've preferred a fattier cut because I think it would have been more flavorful. I also wasn't a fan of the Gouda since it didn't melt very well, but the other cheese on the sandwich was delicious. Overall, the food was incredible, and this place is an absolute MUST if you're in the area! I noticed they have around 78,000 DoorDash orders, and after eating here, I can definitely see why. I'll actually be coming back in a few days before I leave my vacation because there are so many other delicious items on the menu that I can't wait to try! Staff were also nice!

Love popping in here. Been going since the beginning of July and I normally pop in once or twice a…read moreweek. I have a gluten allergy so it is so nice to see that they take it seriously. They have a celiac button to warn staff to be extra careful and even have gluten sensitive desserts including: cookies, donuts, scones, and slices of cake everyday. I will say I am disappointed about finding out the breakfast potatoes are not gluten free. I only recently found out and have now figured out that I have been glutening myself off and on since July 3rd. I did have one major screwup a few weeks ago too. I did a pickup order for the quinoa powerbowl. The cook substituted my quinoa for couscous even though my food was marked celiac. Only figured it out after taking a bite. Couscous is apparently new to the fall menu. I really wish the food allergen training was better done in staff training. No person seems to have the same training on the safety and what food allergens are in what food. This was what I thought was a safe place for me which is why I have continued to come. I now take extra caution when I do stop. Today was good. I grabbed a Baja chicken rice bowl, no pepper jack or ranch. They actually had cinnamon roll cake (looked more like coffee cake with frosting on top) which is a first for them, it was really good. My mom grabbed a grilled cheese and her all time favorite carmalita bar.

Nice option for lunch during the week. Chipotle chicken wrap was tasty and the chicken salad salad…read morewas also good. Did take out on a Friday and they were quick. Next time will eat in. Seems freshly renovated inside with an amazing tin ceiling along with some interesting vintage photos of downtown Grinnell.

Stopped in for a late lunch, service was awesome and the Big Dill sandwich was great! They have…read morelots of options of coffee, smoothies and other drinks. The rice pudding was off the hook!! Sorry no pictures.

Yum. Good coffee. The retail side has many interesting things to look at. Worth a trip to this cute…read morelittle town. My friend who lives here said she has never had a bad coffee or drink. I tend to agree. There are also suites to rent above the shop.

What a quaint little gem! A treasure trove of unique gifts and decor on one side, a cozy cafe…read moreoffering soup, sandwiches and delicious fudge on the other side. This is a great place to stop in for a coffee or cappuccino. They feature different soups and sandwiches. The menu changes daily. I enjoyed looking at all the knickknacks, decor, gifts, jewelry and much more...so much to see! They have a variety of items that you don't see just anywhere. This place is worth a look.

A grocery store with a secret. A secret warp zone to an oasis of hot and ready home cooked foods…read morefor the lowest price you could imagine. And you can sit and eat it in their restaurant style diner area! What!? Delicious steak, meatloaf, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, cheesy potato casserole, the list of available food goes on and on and something different every day. I had two large pieces of meatloaf, potatoes, homemade Mac and cheese, large helping of green beans and a dinner role & fountain drink for under $15!! What is going on here! I ate there three days in a row and I am now a loyal Hy-Vee customer. Do they have t shirts or any other commemorative swag? This place is great!!! So forget over priced poisonous junk fast food- you can walk in here at lunch and quickly get a delicious healthy meal with friendly service. I salute you Hy-Vee!!