Pigtail Charlies Diner

I liked the selection here. The beef sticks were really good. I also ordered a few different…read morecheeses. We bought the strawberry rhubarb pie which was delicious. The frozen cranberry relish was not a favorite. It has a spice we couldn't place but was quite strong. One thing we did think that would be helpful would be a list of ingredients on the premade food items. Service was great.

Terrific smoked meats. Counter service is average and prices are reasonable. The dried beef and…read moreGouda sandwich on raisin bread is really yummy.

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Brickside Brew-n-Chew

5.0(1 review)

70.0 mi

Stopped for a coffee & Carmel nut roll. Coffee was better than Starbucks! Carmel nut roll…read moreabsolutely delicious. The atmosphere was perfect & service wonderful. Definitely worth stopping.

From the owner: Brickside is a family owned coffee bar and café located in the heart of Vinton Iowa. Our goal is…read moreto make customers feel welcome and at home. One of our repeating customers said she loves Brickside and has always wanted a place to call "her place". Hence our slogan "Brickside Brew n Chew, Make it Your Place. We feature amazing coffee, espresso drinks, pastries, breakfast, lunch and soups that will leave you wanting more. Come a see for yourself and Make it Your Place.

Brickside Brew-n-Chew - I have to say Brickside has stellar soups! And a different one everyday. You can call ahead and order your meal so you dont miss out.

I have to say Brickside has stellar soups! And a different one everyday. You can call ahead and order your meal so you dont miss out.

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Fiss

4.3(23 reviews)

65.3 mi

My wife and I tried this place for the first time and it was good! Not to say, Ya just have to try…read moreit! But it was good. My wife had a grilled chicken sandwich and I had the reuben. It was my chocolate malt that really hit the spot!

The staff at Fiss provided a great experience for our team after a soccer game! Yummy ice cream,…read morefriendly and efficient service as well as great prices! Thank you!

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Lu's Deli

4.4(25 reviews)

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Wonderful food, very friendly staff, pricing is pretty good considering the wonderful food quality!…read moreWould 1000% recommend

Food was good, hot things hot and cold was cold. Service was great and all the order was correct…read more Prices were reasonable.

Lu's and Donutland shared space!

Cute decor

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#3 Chicken Salad on White sub roll, tomato and spinach. At top 1010 Salad - size small

Home Town Cafe & Catering

3.8(4 reviews)

28.4 mi

This place gets a "blue ribbon" on my "dive bar" list - a hole-in-the-wall place in Millersburg…read morethat deserves a top of the list billing for its tenderloin. They serve up a well- seasoned, ample sized BPT that is the perfect thickness and perfectly crafted to deep fried perfection. The staff are friendly and welcoming. It's a spot filled with locals and those who have come specifically for the tenderloin. In my opinion it's worth the drive!

Great food, great service! Especially for a small town! Would stand out even in a larger city!read more

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Breaded pork tenderloin

Soula’s Family Restaurant

4.5(11 reviews)

42.6 mi

Probably more like a 3.5. Food and service were good. Had the Greek salad and the dressing had a…read morebit much sugar for me but I am sensitive. Tenderloin was good and not greasy.

The food and service are always above par! The best breakfast in Centerville! The owners are very…read morefriendly and personable. Their lunch is also very good and deserts are exceptional! Highly recommend!

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Hansen's Manhattan Deli

4.5(178 reviews)

76.2 mi

Excellent sandwiches…read more I'm so tempted to leave just that two word review, but it's the truth-truth. These guys know what they're doing. Lucky me that I was able to stop by on a Wednesday and try their special sandwich for the day. Ham, pepperoni, salami, two cheeses, fried peppers and more. This sandwich was a masterpiece and the onion bun is a winner! There are so many ways to 'sandwich' at this deli, and I'm very much intrigued by all of the possibilities.

Will be back for sure Best sandwich in a long time…read moreNo skimping on meat At a lot of sandwich places, I tend to order double meat. Just too much bread in proportion to meat at most places. No need to double up here. The Betty's was thick and juicy. Perfect proportion of bread to meat. Was somewhat reminiscent of a Cuban with mustard and pickles. Very light, almost falling apart bagel. Delicious! Best sandwich I have had outside of the actual Manhattan!

You wait in line to order & then they call your name for your completed order.

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Mei's Kitchen

4.7(9 reviews)

42.4 mi

Great food! Easy and fast! Tried multiple dishes- none were bad. Fast pickup- probably 25 minutes.read more

4 stars because it's so hard to find very delicious Won Ton soup. And theirs is great, with their…read morecrispy onion crunchies to put in.

Chop suey ok but not my favorite

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Here's a good picture of the back of the menu. Taken 7/11/2025

Pho House

4.6(26 reviews)

66.9 mi

Good authentic soup. Good atmosphere, friendly staff. It's a little pricey in my book, for SOUP…read more Otherwise, it's a nice place to try.

# 15 : Pho meatballs + # 33 : Triple Delight = the perfect takeout combo! So tasty! great service…read moreand a very clean place to eat as well. Thank you.

Interior

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All in one dish chicken broth

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5 months ago

They kicked me out after only eating four plates these bums because we did a method where we made one person buy one person table then ate off that one person's plate trash read more

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