Love this place. Stopped by between Des Moines and Sioux City and had a deliciously disgusting…read moremeal. Everything was yummy and so unhealthy. Garlic cheese ball and tater tot poutine? Amazing. The tenderloin was massive. And the broccoli cheese soup was a star. Tried the peach pie as well which I thoroughly enjoyed. The wait staff was super friendly and the ambiance was exactly what I was hoping for, a quality local establishment. Throughly enjoyed it.

The gf wanted to check out I-80 MetalArt and we found the Chuckwagon Restaurant right across the…read morestreet. We arrived pretty much at straight up noon on a Saturday. I fully expected the place to be packed as it appears to be pretty much the only show in town as far as a sit down restaurant. There was a please wait to be seated sign there as we walked in. We were greeted right away and seated in minutes. It's old school wood tables and chairs and I think there was a counter available. Ordering is done at the tables as well as settline your bill up with your server. Surprisingly the speed of service continued throughout the visit. After drinks we ordered the rodeo burger and fries, a tenderloin with chili cheese fries, and the garlic cheeseballs. The cheeseballs came with marinara and ranch. Fresh, hot, and fantastic! I've eaten a lot of tenderloins. Many that have been highlighted as Iowa Tenderloin Trail winners or participants... This is one of the better tenderloins I've had in the state! Obviously hand made, breaded, and fried. Not too thick and not too thin. Drained properly. Served with the essential condiments including the holy trinity (onions, dill pickles, and mustard). The gf liked her burger. It could have used more of the featured ranch and bbq sauce. The fries... Neither of us cared for them. Obviously hand made, but almost too thin and too greasy. We'd both opt for a different side next time. To each our own though. Almost every small town along this stretch of I-80 has a pub & grill. The menus vary a little, but are very similar in a lot of aspects. The quality of service and the cooks make the biggest differences. The Chuckwagon hit five stars in some aspects of both. Work on those fries and the flavor of the chili (horribly bland) and this review would have been five stars. I'm going to emphasize this again. Truly one of the best tenderloins I've had in the state! Keep doing what you are doing!

THIS PLACE ROCKS -and I'm really mad at myself now…read more.. I've stopped in Walnut IA many times on my CO-WI-CO roadtrips, always turning south to the gas station & Econolodge hotel, oblivious to this gem of a diner just 1/2mi north. Found it last night, Mon 8pm... I thought "probably closed." Nope. Open till 9! Walked in & was immediately impressed with the size, sports decor, & friendly staff. Owner Kyle welcomed me to a bar seat and noted the $10 Special chicken plate w/2 sides; then I saw the beers on tap & realized the BACKFIELD is doing it RIGHT in the sticks of Iowa The menu has 3x more items than I woulda' expected. The tables, bar & bathrooms = CLEAN. Btw, the chicken special... tastiest chic breasts I've ever had, honest I'll be planning all my roadtrips now with a stop here for food/drink. Thx Kyle & team, much success to you! -Greg

We have to stop here anytime we're close, like when we drive to and from the Omaha VA. The chicken…read morefried steak here is the best we've found in central and western Iowa. Large cutlet, real mashed potatoes, not powdered. And the appetizer offerings makes this a favorite place to eat. And they do have a 10 per cent veterans discount. Roomy, attentive wait staff and darn good music to listen to when eating there.

H7 Eats was the vendor at my neighborhood pool's "Food Truck Friday" recently. I made sure to stop…read moreby and ordered an Italian sausage and peppers for myself and an Italian beef sandwich for my spouse. They were fantastic and reasonably priced. I believe the owner is a retired firefighter/medic with years of experience cooking for the house. They were super nice. You can check out their Facebook page to see where they'll be located in town. Highly recommended!

What a great place! Gizzards…read more Fish sandwhich Amazing Ribeye Homemade deserts Fantastic service Mule White Mac & cheese insane We have become regulars!

Voted Top 10 burgers in Iowa! About an hour drive from Omaha and worth it! We got an appetizer of…read morefried pickles and onion rings, they normally do pickle spears but they were out and made the pickle chips just for us! You could taste how fresh they were. My husband got the Mac n cheese burger and I got the plumbers special with bbq and jalapeños. We loved everything and will definitely be back!

I had a very simple order, but we're at a truck stop in rural Iowa, with few options around, and I…read morehad a very good experience. Ordered on the kiosk (there are in-person ordering options as well). By the time I walked 30 feet to the counter, they were prepping my order, and it came out very shortly after that. I had low expectations....but they were exceeded. My sandwich was correctly modified, hot, fresh tasting, and just...good. Service was friendly and obviously efficient. It's definitely worth a try!

From the owner: Since '69, Wendy's has been committed to not cutting corners -- on our standards, or our fresh,…read morenever frozen beef. And every time you square up on one of our meals, you can taste the difference: Quality is our recipe. From building a better breakfast with fresh-cracked eggs and oven-baked bacon, to changing our fries to serve 'em up hot & crispy, every single time -- we're giving the people what they want. Our Kids Meal? Not kidding around. Our spicy nuggets? Ab-so-lute fire. And, of course, the Frosty is our signature frozen item -- no cold, freezer-burnt burgers over here. All of this deliciousness, *all* for a value that doesn't sacrifice flavor. Swing into your local Wendy's today, or order online to earn rewards in the Wendy's app. Choose Wisely, Choose Wendy's.That's all. You can stop reading now. Go outside.*Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska and Canada.

It's not what you think from the sign :) Going through western Iowa in a Monday and stopped for…read morelunch. First time here. A very nice bar and grill atmosphere. Special was 1/2 pound cheese burger and fries. Hard to say no to that. Burger was very juicy and cooked perfectly. Bun was toasted and I was surprised by the fresh lettuce and tomato. A step above the standard bar burger. Fries were crispy and hot, not soggy at all. Waitress was very friendly and helpful even to an out of town face. Never had to wait for my iced tea to be refilled. I would highly recommend Jugs&Suds. Don't let the name scare you off.

Oh small town bars, how I love thee. After a wedding one afternoon, we came up on Suds N Jugs…read more It's one of probably three bars in the lovely town of Onawa. I think we probably ended up here because of the word "Jugs" in the title. This is not, I repeat NOT, a titty bar... although it would have been more fun if it were! This is one of those places that serves fried pickles with ranch dip, country music blares in the background, and beer flows freely. I can't complain at all about this place. It was actually kind of fun. It's certainly not anywhere I'd go if I weren't in Onawa, but alas, I was!

Stopped for lunch recently. The tenderloin was under cooked and the french fries were too. Very…read moredisappointed with the food and steep prices. The waitress was good and it wasn't her fault.

Dad and I were on a road trip to see the UPRR Museum in Downtown Council Bluffs. We figured that…read morewe'd have lunch near there, but it was lunch time at Neola, and after a stop at the nearly Kum & Go, I found Buck Snort via a Yelp search. And after a short drive, we arrived at this cool little restaurant in small town Downtown Neola. As it turns out, this place is part of a local chain with other locations in 6 other local spots. CONS - None PROS 1. Easy access from I-80, especially if you know how to find this place. 2. Warm and inviting interior, with nice booth/table seating, at counter ordering, and friendly local clientele. 3. Buck Snort is a largely a burger and fries joynt with a number of interesting menu twists and unique names like the Boom Boom Pow! Burger. 4. Dad's choice was the "Brunch Burger", including egg, bacon and tots. He really enjoyed it. 5. I went more conventional with a cheese burger and tots. Outstanding. It's always a good thing to hit the road again on a relatively full stomach.

Just moved to the area and, of course, had to try the local eatery. What a delight it is to find…read moregreat food and wonderful service close by here in a small town. We have been here a few times now and always enjoyed our meal here at the Minden Bowl Café. Whether we eat on the bar side or the diner side, it is always pleasant to stop in here. We have not tried out the bowling alley in the back yet but plan on doing so soon. The establishment is always clean and has a nice family like flair to it. We never feel like we haven't lived here and known the staff for years and years. They really care about providing great service and cooking a delicious meal. So if you're tired of the same ole same ole chain places in the big city, make a stop over to the Minden Bowl and try a filling and well prepared meal for you and your gang.

the food is amazing!!! great people and redone from the tornado everything looks great!!! really…read morewish the bowling alley would open back up!

Food and service is always great. I have been here many times. My favorite is the Butter Burger…read morewith fries. One day when we came to Carroll to shop we ate at Culver's for lunch and then ended up eating there for supper too, I decided to try the fish and so glad I did, it is the best fish I have ever had. Culver's is starting to be my favorite restaurant, no matter what Culver's we go to, it's always great.

Good service, food is good. Usually forget the custard tho…read more .........................................................................

We had such a wonderful dining experience! The ribeye steak was absolutely one of the best I've…read moreever tasted, and my wife loved her pork chop just as much. We also enjoyed the salad--it was a fantastic addition to our meal! A big shoutout to the friendly service; everything was cooked to perfection. Overall, a excellent job and Planning another visit soon.

The Rusty Duck may look a little run-down from the outside, but once you step inside it has a warm,…read morewelcoming feel. Our waitress was amazing--friendly, attentive, and so helpful. The portions were HUGE, and the food was very good. Overall, a great experience. Would definitely recommend!