Good Food, Good Service, eat in or take out. Your Coffee cup is always full. The price is right.!read more

Amazing little diner with delicious food and a cozy, old-school small-town vibe. Friendly service…read moreand a place you'll want to come back to again!

We had a hurricane...with a side of gravy. Was absolutely perfect!!! Thank you Miss K'sread more

I swear only Iowa has diners like this. You know the kind where you walk in and feel like you just…read morestepped into someone's home. It's grandmas old table and chairs, family pictures on the wall, bowls and rolling pins on a bakers shelf in the corner and oldies playing in the kitchen with someone singing along as she cooks. This is clearly family run. We got there within an hour of them closing and our waitress was ducking out a bit early because she had a hair appointment but it's ok because "mom would run the food". BTW-they aren't joking about what time they take their last orders and I understand why. It did take some time for our food to come. It was just mom/grandma aka the best home cook making the food. There is no prep line or sous chef here. You legit get homemade, from scratch straight from the kitchen food. Just like mom makes. Or like moms used to make. So be patient. Good food made with love will take longer than you might want it to but let me tell you. It was worth it.

Located in the cutest downtown shopping area, there is on street parking and public lots available…read morein the area. The dining area is small, you likely cannot accommodate a larger group without a lengthy wait. We arrived around noon on a Sunday and waited about 15 minutes for a table. They provided a pager and indicated you could walk a 3-block radius, then recommended some shops nearby. When our pager went off we were promptly seated. Tables area is tight, there is not a lot of room to spread out. Our server came quickly and was friendly and accommodating. There are separate menus for breakfast and lunch/dinner. Options include crab cakes, Belgian waffles, paninis, pastas, and of course sweet or savory crepes. There are many options that are either gluten free or can be offered gluten free. The bread is homemade which always a bonus. We ordered a GF Turkey Melt, a Bacon & Cheddar Waffle, and Pesto Chicken Pasta. Everything came quickly and was delicious. We would all order what we had again, but with the expansive menu would be excited to try other options also. Many items on the menu can also be ordered in a smaller portion for a reduced price as well. I did this with my pasta, as I wanted to save room for a sweet crepe. For dessert, we ordered a Nutella Strawberry Crepe, a Black Forest (minus the cherry) Crepe, and the Hot Fudge Crepe (half portions). The Black Forest and hot fudge were filled with vanilla Hagan Dass ice cream. They were all so delicious and I recommend saving room to try one. They also offer their coffee beans to take home (and will grind them if desired) in half or full pound bags. The Praline Pecan is really lovely. Overall, if you are in the area, definitely give this place a try! It would be hard to be disappointed.

Lovely place for friends and family. The spinach soup is outstanding! Great place to bring…read morevisitors.

Great stuff! The smell when I walked in had me mesmerized! Great menu, great flavor, and…read moreoutstanding service. They are very attentive and pleasant. The salad was excellent and I could tell the ingredients were very fresh. The main courses came out quickly, nice and hot. They've got a few veggie options, but I'd love to see an eggplant parm. I'd probably come by every month if they had that lol. Highly recommend, check it out!

Service was fast and friendly. Omelette was done just right. I'd definitely go there again.read more

A great stop for an ice cold beer, a cheeseburger that's to die for, and a friendly crowd.read more

Great food and service. Love the theme/design of the restaurant! You could consider calling the…read morechicken tenders, chicken tenders instead of "cricket wings". That kinda freaked me out a bit.

Stopped by Galesburg especially for Judy as she's an Internet sensation! We are big fans…read more Came in for breakfast and it's a no frills diner spot. The famous pancakes were a bit pricey but definitely very great in texture. Busy the morning we came! Service was a little slow as they're busy.

Great atmosphere, interesting food options, GREAT coffee. I had the cheeseburger skillet and really…read moreliked it. I was impressed by how much hustle the staff had, including Judy.

Tastes and feels like home. Definitely the best breakfast around - you can go basic with the always…read moredelicious eggs, bacon, and crispy hash browns or you can go crazy with the different skillets and omelettes they've created. They are always accommodating if you want to customize anything (their sausage gravy is delicious on anything and everything!). My mother in law loves the corned beef hash omelette. She can't find it elsewhere and it gives her a good reason to visit us :) It can be busy on weekend mornings but they are efficient and you never wait long for a table. Open Fridays for dinner when they have prime rib and catfish specials. The menu is extensive; there is something for everyone. All the servers and cooks are super friendly and will make you feel at home.

We were RVing near Wilton, and stopped here for lunch. What a great find! It's friendly staff and…read moregood eats make this a top pick if you're looking for a pleasant eating out experience. My cup of coffee was constantly topped off, and the Reuben sandwich, which came with a generous bowl of delicious soup, was one of the very best ever. Overall, an excellent value.

On our journey to see Iowa freedom rocks, we enjoyed a wonderful lunch at this small local…read morerestaurant. Service was fabulous & the pork loin sandwich on fresh homemade buns was excellent. Excellent crips tasty fries & I even loved the coleslaw (usually not a fan). Was a perfect place to enjoy a quiet lunch. You need cash... no credit cards.

The food is great, the service is great! Very cute cafe decorated with aprons, of course! The…read moreWestern Omelet was stuffed full of goodness. We had to wait a couple of minutes for the biscuits to come out of the oven but definitely worth the wait! A great place where all the locals hang out but be prepared, it's a cash only business.

Great food and service. We were passing through on a road trip and the stop is worthwhile…read more Amazing fresh sandwiches, coffee and cinnamon rolls. We had: The CBR Chicken breast, caramelized onions, bacon jam, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing on a croissant. Pastrami on Rye Smoked pastrami, caramelized onions, sauerkraut, bacon jam, thousand island dressing, Swiss cheese on marbled rye. California Club Turkey, ham, bacon jam, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, avomayo sauce on a croissant. Secret Garden Latte was amazing. Birthday cinnamon roll- delish!

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.

This morning marked my third visit to The Dandy Lion. From my experience, many restaurants can be…read moregood once. Being consistent is what differentiates good restaurants from great ones and this one meets said criteria. We ordered the house made cinnamon roll to split and it was delightful. Pillowy soft with a sweet icing. For the meal, I ordered the Breakfast Sandwich with sausage (as I have the other two visits). If you're wondering what you should order, refer to my last sentence. There's limited seating so I strongly recommend joining their online waitlist before you show up as it is a hot spot. You won't find friendlier staff in the area. The Dandy Lion is truly a gem.

Stopped by during lunch rush and scored the last available seat at the counter. I was served by…read moreCole, who gave me excellent service and fast arriving food. I had the French Toast with the house fried chicken - delicious! Lovely Ped Mall gem with an old school diner flair!