Very disappointed with how much sauce I got especially after paying for it. Sauce should be free as…read moreit should come with the meal, but if I'm paying for it I should at least get a full container!

I've been to A&W's all across the country and the Root Beer is always fantastic. (I'm a bit of a…read moreRoot Beer fanatic) For some reason this location has a very watered down Root Beer and the ice cream was not great, hard to explain but it was very icy. It's probably the 1st time i did not even drink 1/2 of our Root Beer float. Oh well, i was so looking forward to my daily allowance during our stay in Forest City , we'll need to find another shop

Stopped in here on the way out of town after looking for a chill place to relax after reffing a…read morebunch of youth basketball games. I was immediately greeted by a young hostess who was happy to find me a table, but I said I'd find a spot at the bar. I was immediately greeted by Sophia who handed me a beer list and was happy to pour a sample. That's nice service to start out with. She checked in but was never overbearing. A+. Their unique 60/40 beef/bacon burgers caught my eye...mine had cheese sauce, tons of bacon, and bacon jam. You can only have these cooked medium well or well done; for a burger I feel that's acceptable. Sandwich components were all delightful...the beer battered fries have a nice smooth coating and the house made ranch was the thinner variety was a great complement too. I'll kip the pretzel bun next time; I didn't find it to be a great complement to the components on the burger. I felt too many taps had crappy mass-produced domestics for the squares out there. I highly recommend the Mason City Cream Ale. Wish they sold their glasses! Credit cards have a 2.99% service fee. Thankfully, debit cards have no fee...which is the law. Not many places follow this procedure.

do not get jamaican jerk wings they taste like shit. my dad says they taste like toilet chemicals…read more whoever is in the kitchen needs to self reflect and taste their own product. i threw 9 wings straight into the trash where they belonged.

This bbq place is clean, the prices are very reasonable, the help is courteous and helpful the…read morefood looks wonderful but some of it is disappointing. The okra is amazing always perfect, the catfish was some of the best I've ever had. The ribs are just okay but not over the top. The loaded potato looked wonderful but was a big disappointment. The brisket on top had no flavor the potato itself was very dry and also flavorless.

A little late posting but got to do it! This place will always be a go to when we are near or a…read moredecision for when we just don't know what we want! When you walk inside it's a great little restaurant with plenty of booths and tables. The lighting is just perfect and the music is good. Talk about A+ service, we got our drinks, and appetizer probably within 5-10 minutes of sitting down. Dinner came out about 10 minutes later and it all came together beautifully! If you want the best ribs that literally fall off the bone and melt in your mouth this is the place! Not spicy, but you can choose how if you want it spicy, so delicious and flavorful! Not even the least bit dry! The appetizer though - oh my goodness! I love the white queso from Mexican restaurants but they got nothing on the cheese dip w brisket here! I always got to try coleslaw if a place has it and this is by far the best yet!! Not too much vinegar, just enough of all the best ingredients combined to make a most delicious crispy but not dry coleslaw! Be warned if you order the side salad it's more like a dinner salad! I broke up all my meat and put it in my salad and it was even better!!

The breakfast was good. Service was a little slow, but it was busy. The staff were very friendly.read more

This place is adorable!!! it's like taking a step back in a time warp... The decor is absolutely…read moresuper fun with all of the references to cars... All of the items on the menu are named after old cars... We were seated rather quickly on a Saturday morning... Lucky us!!! The food is really good and extremely reasonably priced... The hubby had a Volkswagen... My mom had hubcaps... which were pancakes lol .. and I had a breakfast sandwich... It was a great start to the day and you can't go wrong coming here

Great Place to eat new to area and loved the food and service received! Go to the Other Place and…read moresee for yourselves!

I don't often leave reviews, but I decided that this was the right time for another. I lived in the…read moreClear Lake/Mason City area of Iowa from 1994 to 1998, Does anyone remember Clear Lake Computers? I left Iowa in 1998, but when I did live here, when ever I had the hunger for pizza, it was ALWALYS the Chicken Alfrado pizza at the Other Place. There was just nothing better. Now, I haven'y been in Iowa for some time, but recent events brought me back, and I found myself in Clear Lake. A lot has changed. I drive down Main St and see all the changes. Does anyone remember Jerry Krause, who used to own the old truck stop that was called "Milepost 194" who eventually sold it, and then bought the Town Pump bar on Main? Anyway, back to the Other Place. It's been 28 years since I had their Chicken Alfrado pizza, and I knew that being back in town that I just had to have one again. I have to say. The one I got served Friday, was NOT like I remembered. It was dry. I couldn't even tell there was alfredo sauce on the pizza? it seemed like crust, chicken and cheese. Granted, there was plenty of cheese and chicken, but the lack of sauce was dissapointing. I don't know if the alfredo sauce is made in house, or if it's brought in. maybe their destributor changed over the years, and they can't get the same sauce that they used 28 years ago. Maybe the business changed ownership and changes were made. I don't know. What I can tell you is that back in 1998, the Alfredo Chicken pizza was AMAZING. It was my go to. It was best thing on the menu. It was what I recommended to everyone I knew. The pizza I had during my recent visit was just.... Meh...

My wife and I visited Pasta Bella on a Sunday evening around 5:00 PM. When we arrived, the…read morerestaurant was not very busy, but by the time we finished our meal, the dining room had filled up and was extremely busy--a good sign that this is a popular local favorite. One thing that stood out was how well staffed the restaurant was. Even as the dining room became busier, service never slowed down. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and did an excellent job making sure our drinks were filled, checking on our meals, and making sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. I ordered the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with a house salad, and my wife had the Chicken Florentine (without mushrooms) along with a cup of Pasta Fagioli soup. Overall, the meal was excellent. The house salad was average but a nice size, featuring lettuce, a cucumber slice, a tomato slice, and croutons. The Pasta Fagioli soup had a very good flavor and was prepared a little differently than what we're accustomed to, but we both really enjoyed it. We were also served fresh-baked Italian rolls, which were warm and delicious. The entrée portions were extremely generous. My Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo arrived piping hot, and the Alfredo sauce had a phenomenal flavor. My wife's Chicken Florentine included two chicken breasts that were well-seasoned, tender, and cooked perfectly. She thoroughly enjoyed her meal as well. We had planned to order dessert, but the portion sizes were so large that we simply didn't have room. For two dinners, soup, salad, rolls, and water to drink, our total bill was right around $40, which we felt was an excellent value for the quality and quantity of food we received. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend Pasta Bella to anyone looking for great Italian food, generous portions, attentive service, and outstanding value in Mason City.

I'm a huge fan of pasta, but not being able to have glutens limits where I go to eat. I went there…read morefor dinner with a friend and really wish I had gone sooner. It was delicious. You can start your meal off with a soup or salad. The salad is pretty simple. I went with the minestrone with gluten free noodles. It was delicious and I ate it all to the last drop. They also serve garlic bread with your meal. This is not gluten free so I did not try it, but everyone else had it and raved over it. I ordered the Chicken Florentine with gluten free noodles. They serve a lot of food and I was able to take it home and have a second meal out of it. It was even excellent the second day. Not only is the food delicious, but the staff was fantastic. They were friendly and efficient. The restaurant was really busy, but our waitress was able to check on us and make sure we were doing okay. The acoustics in the restaurant make it quite loud. Not in an obnoxious way, but this is not quiet dining. It's the perfect place to bring family and friends for a meal together. I'm not sure why I waited so long to try Pasta Bella, but I'm so glad I finally did. Not everything can be made gluten free so definitely talk to your waiter, but there are a lot of options.

Had a wonderful lunch at the Thai Bistro today…read more Our server was quiet yet polite, very knowledgable of the menu (was able to assist with a friend who has food allergies). For a midday Wednesday, in Mason City, we were the only customers. While this was the case, the restaurant itself had music set at a decent conversational level, the restaurant was clean and prepped for any rush of service, and it didn't feel as if the server was avoiding our table or checking in too frequently. The food came out looking professional, and was delicious! I personally love how there were five levels of heat provided for those looking for spicer meals. If you're looking for a filling and quick lunch in Mason City, I highly recommend the Level 3 Chicken Fried Rice with a California roll on the side!

Really enjoyed the meal from Thai Bistro that we had delivered through door dash. The pad thai was…read moreamazing, as was the lo mein, plenty of leftovers. We also got a few sushi rolls which were very fresh. The spring rolls were very good as well. Will eat here again.

The large is super large! I loved the cute little sticker on my coffee and cute logo. The service…read morewas fast and friendly, no waiting at the drive through, nice! The price was fair, especially for the size. They offered sugar free mocha syrup, sweet!

Scooters has become my go-to coffee place while I travel. Great tasting hot mochas! Always quick…read moreservice with a smile!