McElroys was AMAZING for our wedding!! They were able to adjust our numbers last minute and super…read morefriendly every time I called. The food was nothing short of perfect. The entire night of our wedding people were commenting on how great the food was. Cheesy potatoes were our favorite! The chicken and pork was so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The servers were friendly and had everything set up on time. They were quiet when they were taking things down as well to not disrupt the wedding. I would use them over and over again!

As a business, we have used McElroy's Catering numerous times for corporate events. Our most recent…read morewas a 2 meat buffet for 160 people. The staff members arrived promptly at the schedule time, set-up and begin serving at the correct time. The food was plentiful and very delicious. Clean up was performed and the entire transaction was invoiced correctly. If you are looking for a caterer that is flexible, honest and probably the most cost effective in the area, I would recommend McElroy's Catering. Good food and good value.

Superb! Always delicious food. We've used them to cater family gatherings and other events numerous…read moretimes. Guests always comment about how great the food tastes and don't leave hungry. We particularly love the smoked brisket, terrific smoked flavor and fall-apart tender, perfect. The homemade BBQ sauce is fantastic, we get it in a container for those who like it on their brisket. From the appetizers to entrees to desserts, always great food. I'm a loyal customer and will continue to be one. I'd highly recommend them.

Food is delicious. They make the best potato salad ever. I've had many of their selections and all…read morehave been excellent. Austin, the owner, is great to work with. The catering crew was prompt, efficient, and friendly.

Wow! Creative Catering by Craig did an outstanding job today. We had an extensive funeral dinner…read morewith ham, turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes. gluten free gravy, fresh fruit, salad, and chocolate cake. The ham and turkey were so tender. The green beans were so good! Craig was responsive to food allergy concerns and a pleasure to work with. Recommended!! Banquet room adjacent to Windsor Park Apartments just a few blocks from Mount Calvary Chapel.

I live in Missouri and we had a death in my extended family in Dubuque. I wanted to provide the…read morefamily with a catered dinner. I'm so glad I found Craig at Creative Catering! He had great suggestions for the menu and while I didn't get to taste any of the food, my family said it was absolutely wonderful. Craig delivered this great meal exactly when he said he would and brought the hot items in neat hot holding containers. Craig was able to deliver the meal for 20 meal on one day's notice. He was really nice and great to work with. The family really appreciated his attention to detail and the high quality of his food. We found out after Craig arrived with the meal that one of the family members knew him and had him cater a rehearsal dinner. Craig did a great job then too! I would highly recommend Craig and creative catering for any event where you need great food.

I gotta say my favorite cupcakes (finally) in the states!! I've had cupcakes from many many places…read more They are usually good, they are..cupcakes. But j&d's, they are unique, tasty (each bite is exciting!). Really good job on coming up with great recipes like shocktop beer with caramel!!!

From the owner: Where your imagination and our originality meet…read more J & D Catering has been proudly serving the Dubuque and Tri-State area since 1998. We offer catering services for events of all sizes up to and including dinner buffets for 3,000 people. Some catering services that we provide are: -Casual Buffets -Formal, Plated Events -Custom Menus -Special Dietary Need Accommodation We can also provide fine china to make your event something special. Call today for a free estimate.

Naomi's "Take it & Bake it" meals made life so much easier for us. We ordered multiple times when…read moreour son was young, and I was juggling night classes. Most meals needed to be refrigerated for 24 hours before cooking. They offer a variety of options to suit your needs (2-serving, 3-serving, 6-serving sizes and a gluten-free choice). Each month, there's a new selection of around 15 meals. You can mix and match however you'd like--selecting different meals or multiple portions of your favorites. Pickup locations are available in North Liberty and Kathy's Pies in Cedar Rapids. Every meal arrives frozen with cooking instructions. We rarely have leftovers, but it's still more cost-effective than dining out. I appreciate that there's no subscription requirement, though you do need to order a few weeks in advance since spots fill up quickly. My husband likes to add extra seasoning to some meals for a bit more heat. I wish they offered a wider selection of non-dairy meals for those who are lactose intolerant. This is an excellent option for busy families, new parents, elderly individuals, those recovering from illness or surgery, or anyone wanting to supplement/change up their meal routine. It also makes a great gift for new parents.

We've tried four meals so far and....wow! We are converted!…read more As a 3-person family with two working parents, dinner can be really difficult sometimes! We decided to try Naomi's Kitchen to help us along on the rougher days where we just can't get around to making a fresh meal. Naomi's Kitchen has been so much better for us than eating out and always feels and tastes like a home cooked meal. It also gives me a lot of peace of mind knowing that I always have options for a great meal!

Visiting family in Iowa from California, and this place was a delight! Had the meat lover's…read moreomelette but everything that our table ordered looked and smelled delicious! Will definitely be coming back next time we're in town.

Ive eaten here always to go several times this year and every time it's just bleh. No jam for toast…read moremushy and no taste. Makes me sad it used to be phenomenal.

Great food! If you are in the Cedar Valley/Waterloo area you should check it out. You will enjoy!read more

This is some of the best I have ever had! Service was super quick and freshly cooked food while…read morebeing quick can be hard but this place pulled it off. The overall vibe of this restaurant was amazing too, super good music, good decorations. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants quality food and fast.

Ok I tend to be a bbq critic but I love driving around the country and in my random lunch stops…read morereview a place. Unbiased but tough. Atmosphere- very busy in design, but actually not overdone for a quick stop in or small group of 5-10 people. I stopped in on a random Saturday about 6pm by myself. There were many occupying the outdoor space so it was easy to get in and go. Prolly seats 60-80 at FULL capacity but 20 occupied was nice. There's so much to take you in to look at design wise. They did a good job setting it up. Food- what you came for. I'd say for a random stop, this place was 5 star. I ordered the big sexy burger and didn't do a combo so I could check out the plain sides of meats. It's awesome that they offer a simple ala carte for all their meats but was a little pricey. (Worth it- good portion). The burger had a good smoky flavor and the brisket added to it. It's a great option. In regards to the meats I ordered the burnt ends and the pork. Usually I find places like this don't even offer Burnt ends at the end of the day because they do limited amounts. They said no problem and always have some ready which was good. However I was surprised to find them already sauced (why?). I thought it seemed a bit tough and very broken down with bits of hard in it. Not hard bits of bark, but like "we always have it available and stir it up to keep it fresh" hard with stringy meat mixed in. It was a bit chewy in places and there was huge unrendered fat pieces as well. But I will say there was good flavor there and it wasnt dry (2-3 stars) Now the pork......this was the best thing there. It was seasoned right, has good texture and was moist with great flavor. Unsauced and you can see the smoke ring and has bits of bark too. Seasoning is flavorful (more savory and not pepper or spicy). The pork gets 5 stars. Also of note was the corn bread which was pretty good too . I hate super dry cornbread and this was not. Overall the food was above average to great. Can't say it will consistently be that way and the burnt ends need work but everything else was borderline exceptional enough to win me over. Service- probably the most lacking issue. The high school kid that brought up my order didn't care to even look at me and called my number and looked at his phone. Not that simple "order up" is hard but that's just the overall vibe from everyone. The spunky order taker was clearly the bubbly personality and was nice but she glanced me over when asking questions. It was clear that I told them I was just passing thru, loved to experience new Q and asked for a recommendation. She was helpful and said her favorite was the turkey but didn't really want to engage more. And the restroom had not been cleaning for a bit. See the pic for the reference . I'd honestly say it's a great place despite all my negativity. Owners clearly put in the right efforts to set it up and the food is mostly great. I'd recommend maybe they need a little help with the brisket and maybe a jolt of motivation to find good workers to keep the service up but if they could do that, this place has potential to be top 5 of all the places I've been with BBQ. Happy travels!

We used Starbucks to cater an event and everyone left fat and happy. I will say the brisket was on…read morethe drier side and I've heard it's not usually like that. All the other dishes: pulled pork, pulled chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, Mac n cheese, and corn bread were a hit. The interior is also neat and definitely pays tribute to a classic southern BBQ joint with all the lights and signs you could imagine. It's not quite at the top of BBQ places that I've tried but falls somewhere right in the middle. Juicer brisket, fattier burnt ends Will brine it to the next level!

Really awesome! They had a variety of Mac & Cheese dishes the day I went, and everyone got…read moresomething different - top reviews all around the table. Highly recommend! Serving sizes aren't necessarily big, but not too small, and the quality is high. I'd happily get multiple dishes if I was looking for more. Great date night.

Amazing meal! Go here. Husband and wife chef team are quite a pair! I started with the Orange…read moreroughy even when i don't like sundried tomato, because it sounded so good. Well, great choice! I thought as a last minute decision, try the green chile mac & cheese with carnitas. Wow, knock your socks off!

Amos Dean's has my heart. Here are all the things I love about it…read more Farm fresh produce. Food truck option. Easy to plan with. Emphasis on sustainability. Upfront on cost. Communicative. Excellent service. Professionalism. Fair price. Attention to detail. Local, local, local. Michelin Star restaurant experience. James Beard-winning chef guidance. Slow smoked brisket. White bean bruschetta. Roasted asparagus with shallots and parm. German style potato salad. Green chili pork tacos. Grilled cheese. #foodporn Cue Bryan McKnight because *swoon* Amos Dean, you got it goin on. One, you're like a dream come true Two, just wanna be with you Three, girl, It's plain to see That you're the only one for me, and Four, repeat steps one through three Five, make you fall in love with me If ever I believe my work is done Then I'll start back at one... yeah, yeah.

Since my original review, we've had the pleasure of dining with Amos Dean's on several occasions,…read morepicked up some holiday specials from the newsletter, AND hired Michael to cater our wedding reception. (Honestly, one of the things I'm most looking forward to besides marrying my other half!) Obviously no change in stars, just giving you a little more info ;) Everything we've tried is amazing. Truly. Only the freshest ingredients and tastiest recipes that take Iowa food to a whole new level. Michael is a super talented and creative chef who can do anything your heart desires. We were originally hooked by the BLT and brats, but here we are doing a more upscale menu for our wedding surprising even ourselves! Put your absolute faith in him and your tastebuds will thank you. Not to mention the whole team is so friendly and their pricing is very affordable. Find the Amos Dean's food truck. Get on their email newsletter and act swiftly when you see that produce delivery announcement. Hire them for all your catering needs and watch your friends and family rejoice.