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The stuffed burger was amazing. Great flavor! Tenderloin was enormous and very good! Will…read moredefinitely be stopping again!

Stopped into Willie's Food & Spirits in Hampton, Iowa around 8:15 on a Monday night. A couple folks…read morewere at the bar and a booth was finishing up dinner, but the place had that classic small-town bar atmosphere--very clean, well lit, and welcoming. The menu is simple in all the right ways: sandwiches, wings, salads, and a few other staples. I went with their award-winning tenderloin and onion rings. My wife had boneless wings and the deep-fried cauliflower. The food was excellent across the board. Portions were big, nothing was greasy, and everything was cooked exactly how it should be. The cauliflower was crisp and seasoned well, the wings were solid, and the tenderloin was spot-on--great flavor, not oily, and the onion rings were light and perfectly done. Our bartender/waitress, Jesse, was outstanding. She was friendly, checked on us several times, and made sure everything was right. All in all, a great stop. Good food, generous portions, and the kind of service you don't take for granted. We'll gladly make the 30-minute drive to come back.

Award winning pork tenderloin and onion rings

Bulldog Burger W/FF (Double bacon cheeseburger)

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BBQ Pork Wings

Subway

1.7(6 reviews)

0.2 mi

Good small town service! The staff here is super friendly and takes obvious pride in their work and…read morein the shop. It is super clean and the food is kept properly! My friend and I stopped in to get a quick bit to eat last Friday during lunch rush and they got us through the line quickly and everything tasted great! They have a good selection of chips, cookies, and drinks to go with your meal! For a "fast food" place, this place has great service! Kudos to the employees who make it that way!

The music was so loud we had to yell at each other in order to hear. Plus it wasn't anything crowd…read morepleasing. Wasn't the local radio station. We walked in, one of us had to go to the bathroom and the other person had to yell in order to say we're leaving.

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Latimer Grocery

5.0(2 reviews)

8.2 mi

Maybe a half an hour so out of Clear Lake on our short road trip, my Dad started complaining of…read moredigestive issues and asked me to find a rest room. That's easier said than done in parts of rural Iowa, but finally we ended up at the Latimer Grocery. Many thanks to the manager who let us use the facilities in this sort of emergency situation. My Dad turned out to be fine and I spent my waiting time doing a little shopping. They carry local honey and from scratch cookies, of which I gladly purchased. And of course a bottle or Rolaids.

Great pizza and friendly staff! It's nice to see a small town grocery store thriving!read more

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Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant

5.0(1 review)

0.0 mi

This restaurant was a pleasant surprise to find in a small Iowa town…read more The decor was nothing special, but their food and margaritas easily made up some difference. Our table ordered three different margaritas that were all excellent and their chips tasted like they had been made fresh that morning. Their mild and hot salsas were also very fresh and homemade, as well as their cheese dip. This restaurant had one of the better Chili Colorado's that I have ever had. The other people in my party also loved their food (large shrimp cocktail and pollo la creama) as well. We all would highly recommend giving this restaurant a shot and you will be pleasantly surprised as well.

From the owner: Authentic Mexican Food, read more

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State Street Deli

4.4(49 reviews)

28.2 mi

Rueben is my go to. Always delicious, quick and enjoyable experience. Great value. Many options for…read morea side, I like the three bean, and potato salad.

Have had a sandwich here once. It was good but think they are a little pricey! They do a good…read morebusiness so this is just my opinion.

The counter

Tuna Melt Sandwich

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Hardee's

3.0(4 reviews)

0.2 mi

This Hardees is great! Amazing food, friendly staff! Daily fresh made biscuits! By far the best…read morefast food in town! Great group of regular customers its always fun on weekend mornings!

I ordered online and it worked out really smooth. All my food was very very fresh. I got ice cream…read moretoo, and it was amazing. All employees were very nice and friendly. I will definitely come here more. Thanks

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7 Stars Family Restaurant

3.0(9 reviews)

0.6 mi

Stopped here for lunch during our drive home. It is a good, clean and modern restaurant with a…read moresmall town cafe feel. The food was good as well as the value. My wife ordered the Mushroom Burger (see picture) while I had the Chicken Noodle Soup (see picture). We thought that both tasted very good - the soup was not watered down and actually was fairly thick. Food: 3 Atmosphere: 3 Value: 5 Service: 3 If you found this review helpful, please click to show your support.

When traveling we like to eat at local family run restaurants. We had breakfast and it was very…read moregood. I had the meat platter breakfast with a pancake and my significant other had the biscuits n gravy I highly recommend them

The Landmark Bistro

4.3(34 reviews)

34.4 mi

I had a really good experience here one time it was my birthday and I don't know if it was an…read moreaccident, but they put two tenderloins on my sandwich. I wish I had a picture. happy accident I don't know, but a very happy birthday to me and the only way to make your sandwich better

What a cute fun place! We met friends there on a Saturday night & had a nice time…read more Guys ordered tenderloins & they were terrific! I'll put them up in my top 3 or 4! They came with fries which were tasty. The girls got fish tacos & they were plain. We asked for salsa & tartar & they said they were out of the usual wasabi that comes with them. (Note; I would have ordered something else if that had been disclosed ). The outdoor patio looks like a fun place when the weather turns warm! Nice folks. Good food!

Local signage

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Great place

Awe’z Sandwich Shop

4.5(22 reviews)

27.8 mi

I think it's great that my first Yelp review is for my favorite restaurant on the planet. I love…read morethis place. I live in California but I grew up in Iowa and Pro's is a great bastion of the classic tradition of "loose meat" sandwiches that I grew up with. When we come to Iowa every year around July 4th, this is always our first stop for lunch. They pack their sandwiches until they are overflowing. The meat is really tasty. Try the homemade pies and the root beer. This is Iowa food! As a footnote, Pro's started out many years ago as a Maid-Rite which is where the sandwich tradition began. There are a handful of former Maid-Rites around Iowa that shed the franchise but still sell the sandwich and have retained the mom and pop restaurant feel that used to be there back in the 60's. Modern Maid-Rites are a bit more fast food oriented and standardized. I still like Maid-Rites, they are my favorite for fast food in the Midwest, but I seek out the old school former franchises wherever I can find them. The only other one I know about is the Canteen in Ottumwa, but I would love to find more.

Nice throwback diner spot for lunch! Expect a wait because everything is made to order. Nice Mason…read moreCity gem.

Loose meat with cheese, pickles, mustard, and ketchup.

Crisscut fries

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Onion rings

Starboard Market

4.6(81 reviews)

28.5 mi

The food is always excellent, the service is fast and the staff and owner are welcoming. Be…read moreprepared for lines out the door to order food. Keep up the good work Jen!

Food is excellent - Delicious! Prices are a bit higher than you may expect, but well worth every…read morecent. Jen is friendly and helpful, as are rest of 'crew'. I have never been disappointed, in fact am always ready to 'stock' up on soups, salads, and desserts. Thank you ladies for your great service and friendly smiles. Linda Douglas

Triple Chocolate Hot Mess Caramel Fudge Brownie

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Our (locally famous) Dilled Egg Salad Croissant

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