Tucked away in Albia is a restaurant that is President Barrack Obama approved as they are famous…read morefor their Iowa pork tenderloin sandwiches. What's that you say? Picture a buttered hamburger bun sandwiched by a giant plate sized fried pork tenderloin. The fried tenderloin is soo juicy and crunchy, unlike anything you've had before, and a nice tang from the mustard. President Obama came here in 2018 and the photo is proudly featured on their wall, but the real reason they're famous and have been for decades is their authentic Iowan classics like the pork tenderloin sandwiches and loose meat sandwiches. Also, don't forget their tots and fries with cheese, as they are always fried to perfection. Just like Iowa.

The pork tenderloin sandwich and onion rings were amazing and Sherry was awesome, highly recommend…read morethis place‼

Great service, portions are huge. Food is great. I love breakfast and they serve it all day. Prices…read morearen't too bad either

The food was mediocre at best. Club sandwich, a burger and chicken strip for the kids, nothing to…read morewrite home about. We were taking a back road from Eastern Iowa to western Iowa and decided to check this highly talked about place out. I got super sick from something but not sure what it was. Better lock on our next trip around the state to find better.

Is this absolutely MY best (aka favorite) burger...? Is it the best burger I've personally had in…read moreIowa...? Probably not. BUT it is the best burger I've ever had out of a gas station in Iowa...! Actually... I'm not exactly sure which way this place actually goes... Is this a gas station that sells food... Or a restaurant that sells gas? Potato...potatoe! Lol And it IS a very good burger overall too...! But not only do they serve burgers... They have other menu selections... Mostly all deep fried and grill options... And ice cream! I've seen signs for Iowa's Best Burger Cafe for years while running back and forth on I-80 from the Des Moines metro... Kellogg is about halfway between Newton and Grinnell. We've never stopped here until this past weekend when we were on our way home from the What Cheer IA flea market... Iowa's Best Burger Cafe is just off the highway... The first thing I noticed as the GPS said our route was about to end... It looked like it ended at an Amoco gas station... Huh? And then I noticed the signage for the Iowa's Best Burger Cafe on the building... Oh... So we're here...? Not exactly what I expected..., but I eat at food trucks too so it wasn't going to stop me. I did glance at my girlfriend to see if I could tell whether she was feeling it or not... I think she was just really hungry at that point and didn't really care. Lol There's ample parking. As you enter the building it kind of looks like a standard gas station convenience store...until you turn and look to your Right. Red plastic booth seating. There are two counters and a case that sit adjacent to one another. The counter you order at also displays the ice cream. There's a case displaying some ready to eat options. The register is on a shorter counter closest to the entrance. It's an open kitchen. There is also another small room of seating further to the left as you face the counters. The tables are kind of faux marble. Napkins, salt, pepper, ketchup, and mustard are available in each booth. We were greeted as we walked and I let them know it was our first time there and we didn't know the drill. They let us know you order standing there at the counter. Take a seat. They bring the food out to you when it's ready. You pay at the register when you are done. Cash or card...and there is an ATM on site. They bus your table. There are a couple of menu placards on the counter where you place your order... The 16 flavors of ice cream selection are plainly labeled. The two ladies behind the counter were very helpful and were both personable! We ordered: 2x half pound burger combos (one with cheese, bacon, onions and pickles and one with cheese, onions, pickles, mayo, and lettuce) 1x upgraded side to garlic mushrooms 1x upgraded side to onion rings 2x fountain drinks (Coke products...comes with combo) 1x mozarella sticks 1x two scoop bowl of ice cream 1x single cone of ice cream The wait for food wasn't long. Everything was served hot and fresh! They'd asked us if we wanted ranch... My girlfriend always wants ranch! Not only did they bring us ranch... They brought us a HUGE squeeze bottle of ranch! This is how every restaurant should bring you ranch! While we dined in (as did a couple of other customers) most of the business appeared to be take out. One pro tip... The standard half pound burger comes with two patties. I heard a customer ask a guy, at the booth next to her, how many patties he had on his burger... Huh? He had four patties on his burger... A full pounder! So there has to be a way to add an additonal patty (or patties) too... If you want a bigger burger... Ask...! The bathrooms...not horrible. The food was all great. Good service. No complaints. I wouldn't hesitate to stop in here again! And I know what to expect next time...!

Super cute pit stop when passing through. Highly recommend. Friendly staff, good food and hefty…read moresnack selections!

Went on the 3rd of July. They were busy but not slammed when we got there, near the end of the…read moredinner rush... many tables cleared out before we even got our food. Food : pretty good all around, nothing was stellar. Ribs were the standout. The cauliflower pizza was WAY overcooked (dry, burnt crust all around and black cheese at the edges). They didnt care, didnt offer to make a new one or remove from the bill... my 9 year old was starving so he ate half the pie and didnt touch the crust. normally he'd have eaten all of it in one go (as he does monthly at Mod Pizza with their cauliflower pizza) Service needs improvement : slow (took 45 mins to get food), and mainly from teens... so lost a star for that. They didn't seat us where we asked even though it would have only been a 5 min wait... then they proceeded to give it to 10 teens that walked in 5 minutes after they sat us (party of 9). Inside the building is hot and humid.. and it wasn't that hot of humid outside that day - we spend the entire day outside already.

We were visiting Honey Creek Resort over Mother's Day weekend and came here for dinner on Saturday…read morenight. It has fast casual service but with food that you would see at a nice full service restaurant. I ordered a special among several choices, the chimichurri flank steak that was smoked and then prepared with the sous vide method and I'd highly recommend that if available. The chef (maybe the owner?) came out and asked how it was and told me a little about it, I could tell he's passionate about his food. Others with me got the pizza and smokehouse burger-everyone was happy with their food! Seems like it might be a lively fun, busy place in warmer weather too.

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.

Service was terrible, sorry shes having a bad day but treating customers like a problem and having…read moreand attitude isnt going to help. Burgers very mediocre, preformed frozen dried out hockey pucks like other lower quality food places. Black raspberry ice cream was great, the only bright spot to the visit. Regardless of how good the ice cream was it doesn't make up for poor service and mediocre food.

This is the best small town ice cream shop the world has ever seen. The food was excellent, though…read moreI have to say the ice cream was the best. All of the workers are very kind and provided us with great service and help whenever we needed it. The building itself also gives off an incredible vibe with a counter to order from and some seating. The locals all love it and we come multiple times every time we are seeing family in Keo.

Ordered from doordash and service was great from there. Order was incorrect when I received it.read more

Great lunch stop! If your looking for a great sandwich this is your place. Unfortunately no picture…read moreof my Jay's Cheddar Ruben because I ate every last bite! Yummy sandwiches and real ice cream which I also devoured before my review.

Loved our first visit, which occurred during the Pella Tulip Festival. Why havent we visited…read morebefore? This place has terrific customer service, with help from Jocelyn and Chris making it outstanding. Loved their vast selection, unique foods, and great layout. Pricing is so good.

A group of six stopped in to enjoy the beautiful Christmas decorations and have breakfast. Everyone…read moreordered a variety of items and seemed to enjoy them.

New management and staff is very friendly and helpful Big improvement great service Sandwich was…read moreperfect and dining room was very clean....

Great tasty subs and I give place a five star review of my favorite sandwich (2nd favorite)read more

I want to support local and I do like their coffee. They have a few crafts for sale in addition to…read moredrinks and sweets. I had Breakfast this morning and it was fine. Sausage and gravy had little flavor, the onions and potatoes weren't completely cooked. I asked for crispy hashbrowns and a few pieces had crisp.

Nothing starts the day like a fantastic cup of coffee. The Coffee Connection supplies the best cup…read moreof coffee and the selection constantly changes. I just stopped in to grab a coffee, but they have pastries and lunch, brunch, and breakfast items. I just love the coffee and highly recommend stopping in to grab a cup.