We stopped in for a seasonal latte and added an order of biscuits and gravy. Both were homemade,…read moreextremely generous portions and delicious. One of the best coffee drinks I've ever had-high quality beans, freshly ground and flavorful but not too sweet start to the morning. Greeted by several members of staff, all of whom were smiling and more than willing to talk about their local suppliers and favorite items on menu. Everyone we met (including patrons) were the epitome of Iowa nice and we found this a really pleasant place to stop in. Cozy, warm location, very popular with locals, and comfortable seating. This, like several places we visited in Harlan, is a hidden gem run by people who truly care about the food and service they offer.

Good breakfast and a latte. Service was ok. We had never been there, it would have been nice for…read morethe counter gal to greet us and give us a little info about where to order etc. We were at the wrong end of the counter, didn't see the sign but there were menus in a pile so it looked like a good place to start. The young guy that delivered our food was great and answered our questions. He was friendly. Large space and lots of comfortable seating options.

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.

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.

Stumbled on this gem by accident. We were a party of 6…read moreeveryone said the food amazing. Best HB I have eaten in forever. Service was fantastic. Oh, and did I mention the food was phenomenal. Will definitely eat there next time we are in the area.

Amazing food. Excellent service. Small town prices with big city flavor . The pineapple chicken…read moresandwich with spicy salsa is recommended. Jalapeños are on the side, so you can spice it up to your taste. As for ambience, acoustics are a little loud as it's a small restaurant. But the fact it was crowded is a testament to this being a good place to eat.

absolutely delicious!!! from the moment we spotted this…read morecute little bakery we were swooned -- we need more places that feel like europe in our little midwestern towns! this bakery was not only cute but had delicious food! We had croissant sandwiches with chicken salad mixes in the middle that were awesome. They made a lemon orzo pasta and cucumber dish with scotcheroos and cookies and a charcuterie board. We came for a private event so i'm assuming these aren't typically on the menu, however the bakery made all the food for us and if their menu tastes anything like that, i'm assuming it's wonderful! The team was super kind and considerate and everyone was going back for seconds and thirds of coffee. They have a beautiful back patio to sit on and the whole place just gave such a feeling of home and warmth. 10/10 recommend!

Had the Farmer's sandwich and a mocha. Both were delicious and "hit the spot". The store had some…read morenice gifts and we bought some children's books, docks and stickers in addition to the food.

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!

Yum. Tenderloin and onions rings were hand breaded and fabulous. I would come back and eat a whole…read moreone by myself. Service was good but tables were left dirty. We may have been there at a busy time but lots of dirty tables.

The service was stellar! And the food was really good too. I had eggs, sausage, hash browns and…read moretoast. Plus a side of biscuits and gravy. The eggs were cooked perfectly! Cool local vibe. Go there!

What a great local diner! Just moved to Corning and went for the first time today. The food was…read morephenomenal! Our server was so friendly. We missed breakfast so had lunch instead and it was great! We'll definately be back!

We stopped in for an early lunch and ordered the "Iowa's best tenderloin". It did not disappoint!…read more We also had the home-cut fries - very good. My tenderloin wrap was lovely. The sweet potato puffs were probably a frozen product. The service was first-rate. This is a small-town diner. The chairs and tables are rickety. The ambiance is just plain old. It's a super place for lunch. You'll love it.

We were on our way to Grand Island, NE and I like to eat local so I found the M & I Weather Vane…read moreCafe. The prices looked good, well the prices are wrong. I was startled when I picked it up to go and it was forty dollars for two skillets, an egg, two eggs, and bacon. I would not have ordered some items if I knew the correct prices. The skillet was very good. Everything was fresh, with potatoes eggs, ham, onions, and green peppers with cheese. The bacon was crispy and good smoke flavor. Service was good, but would like updated prices so I can order accordingly.

Breakfast plate of eggs potatoes cheese and gravy. Yum! I couldn't finish sh a half order…read more Service is always great. Atmosphere is pure small town comfort

Permanently closed. Food was fair, service poor, but none of that matters since it is now…read morepermanently closed.

I don't typically do reviews, but cannot 'not' leave one on this place. It's just a little old…read moremom and pop place nothing much to write home about in way of looks. However, the food was superb! My husband is a Biscuits and Gravy snob and he said he would gladly drive here from home (an hour and a half away) any time! I had omelet/hashbrowns/toast which was very good and filling. Also, for the price it just cannot be best. Along with 2 drinks, rounded out for all of $16.50!! We will definitely be making this stop whenever we are heading back home from Nebraska.