I attended a Holiday Open house. They had free wine tasting, hot mulled wine and free cookies plus…read moreTony Valdez was signing fun 70's music upstairs. They have wine to purchase and cheese and crackers. You can also bring a picnic with you and purchase beer and wine here. It was a very nice afternoon with friends. Great place and friendly staff.

Loved these wines. The staff were very friendly and clearly enjoyed their jobs. Loved discussing…read morethe history of the winery and wines with them. The wines run slightly on the sweeter side, but the dry wines were in fact dry (and yummy). Loved the atmosphere too- options for being inside and outside (on a deck overlooking vineyards). They do have light fare food options though I didn't try any of it. Love that their grapes are all estate grown. And it's the oldest winery in Iowa!

The service was excellent, the view and ambiance were top notch. The food was unique, with a good…read moremix of sweet and savory (in the same entree). There was something for everyone. Ciders are their specialty. I'm not a cider drinker (with alcohol), but the sparkling alcohol-free ciders were refreshing and tasty. There was no hot cider, which was the only down side. I went on a cool day and hot cider would have hit the spot.

Stopped here on the way from KC to Minneapolis and so glad we found it. When traveling, always…read moregreat to find a delicious food option that's not fast food. Was able to enjoy their fantastic ciders and farm to table food options. Sat outside in the glorious setting and had great servers to answer questions.

Yummy breakfast and lunch options!…read more I had the Roast beef and a couscous salad, my son had a BLT. Both were offered on a delicious biscuit. I washed mine down with black current tea, he guzzled apple juice. This place has recently changed ownership, but food quality has not gone bye-bye. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to step out from the norm.

Very nice staff and yummy food! Have a pecan sticky roll while you are there…read more Ambiance is very nice. High ceilings and adorable decor.

This place has the best food, and some of the friendliest people you will ever meet! It's a great…read moreplace to grab some food and do a little shopping in!

Another great small town coffee shop in Iowa. They had a big selection of coffee drinks and…read morebreakfast sandwiches, and the owner was very nice. Their sea salt caramels are excellent too!

We live on the East Coast and were planning an "Elevated Picnic" rehearsal dinner that took place…read morein Iowa, so finding someone we could completely trust from a distance was incredibly important. Off the Griddle exceeded every expectation. They truly took care of everything--tables, coolers, beverages, plates, silverware, napkins, desserts, flowers, decorations, and the most amazing charcuterie spread for 45 people. Every detail was thoughtful, beautifully done, and completely stress-free for us. The food was absolutely incredible, and days later our family and friends are still talking about how beautiful and memorable the event was. What stood out just as much as the food and setup was the communication. They were exceptionally communicative throughout the entire process, responsive to every question, and made planning from across the country feel easy and manageable. The entire evening was exactly what we envisioned and more. We are so grateful for the care and effort they put into making such an important event feel special and seamless.

Kristie and her crew were amazing! The food was delicious and they were on top of getting…read moreeverything setup and keeping it stocked. We had a taco bar at our wedding of about 125 and everything went super smooth. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

I have been watching this coffee shop being built out in the Amish/Maid Rite store/restaurant for…read moresome time on my trips back and forth to Iowa. It was open my last time through so I stopped. My regular latte was good. Service was a bit terse and I swear that I heard the "barista" ask her co-working how much milk to use. Oh, well. They're new. I will plan my coffee stops for here from now on. It's a good pick me up. Their logo is cute.

It is a GREAT bakery that earns its rating as one of the nation's 10 best bakeries. Located on the…read moreEastern side of the great Winterset public square, this terrific family business oozes customer service and kindness, and its food is spectacular. Owner Jim Sparks is a wonderful man, and they are a strong community supporter. Their family has operated the business for more than 40 years. My apple fritter was the best I have ever enjoyed, and we decided that it was definitely worth the 45-minute ride! They also have great donuts and cookies, plenty of indoor seating, and historic Winterset photos. This is a jewel. Visit it; you'll love the entire experience.

This is a pleasant "Bakery on the Square" that my Dad and I stopped at during our recent drive…read morethrough Winterset (think Bridges of Madison County). We had just come from the John Wayne Museum and I was looking for a sweet roll for my early hotel room coffee the next morning. That would be for my 5 AM wake up (home and away) to tide my over before breakfast with Dad around 8 AM. This Bakery has a lot of room and seating, and it's a bit of a walk to the counter. As we were here mid-afternoon, selection was more limited, but still tempting. I would have preferred a scone over a donut (because the former is "healthier"?), but my choice was either going to be the later with white frosting or a long john. And what I chose was delicious the next morning.

Everyone is friendly. Treats you like family. The drinks are fabulous. They have monthly specials.read more