Sweet Oaks Bakery and Bistro Review…read more I had a wonderful experience at wayward social for husbands 50 class reunion tonight. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and perfect for enjoying a relaxing meal or coffee. The baked goods were fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared, while the menu offered a great variety of flavorful options. The staff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming, making the visit even more enjoyable. I highly recommend Sweet Oaks Bakery and Bistro and look forward to returning!

I used to live in Iowa, but hadn't had the opportunity to come to wayward social much. It had…read moreforest opened right before I moved. Sooo, when we came to visit this was something fun for us to check out. The staff was super friendly and helpful. They took the time to explain everything, which turned out to be super affordable. It's $25 per hour per lane plus $3 for shoes. I paid $86 for a lane for 6 bowlers for 2 hours. We ordered pizza which was really good! They have a cauliflower crust option if you're gluten free, or you just prefer it like me! Lots of toppings to choose from as well. They have other menu items besides pizzas such as nachos (huge) or sandwiches. There are cocktails and beers on tap. My daughter chose the cucumber pear Moscow mule. Very refreshing and crisp! We had a fun experience! We'll have to come back to hang out when we visit again someday!

I was in Marshalltown for the weekend of Nov 21-25 and I went here twice....& both times were a…read morenice experience. 1st time I went 11/22....I was just there briefly to pick up some theraflu medicine and then a 2 liter of Pepsi which was only 64 cent's ((I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT))....whoooo hooooo. In southern California it will NEVER be on sale for that cheap...so a HUGE bonus for me as a shopper. When I went there the 2nd time 11/24 it was $1.50. Then to my surprise in the check out lines...they have some cold cases & I spotted some bottles of Pepsi that I have never seen before in California....cool bottles. Really lightweight aluminum type .$1.50 I just had to buy one because I have never seen one before...otherwise it'd be a RIP for the price I brought the empty bottle home in my luggage..lol. *check the pix I've never been in a super Walmart before. This one had a huge Subway inside....+ alot of other lil seperate stores....like photos etc..and was really nice inside. Has a HUGE selection of things and is so nice compared to walmarts where I live...such as the Panorama city, Ca ((YIKES!!))...or the Porter Ranch, Ca. locations. The 2nd time I went 11/24 ...I picked up a few things for my flight to snack on and checked out the store a lil more. I got a pre made smoked turkey sandwich ...which was VERY GOOD....they have a large selection of sandwiches and salads...all w/ decent prices. I wish they had these type of walmarts in my area. They have a HUGE selection of grocerie items....if anyone is ever in the Marshalltown area....check it out for any of your needs Cashiers were pretty friendly too...and no long lines to check out

if I could rate this store a negative star I would!!!…read more avoid this place like the plague! The store manager Jeff should not be the store manager. He clearly doesn't know what he's doing as a manager and that's obvious when you speak to the employees that work for him at this location! The employees and manager are lazy and they have absolutely no interest in helping you at all. common sense is not very common amongst this group of individuals!!! if you're a driver and have any sort of deliver...good luck with this train wreck of a store! Being a store manager requires you to know what's been ordered and what's being delivered! The fact you have no idea what you ordered clearly shows an example of extremely poor leadership. Jeff is rude and extremely unprofessional. what do you expect from a Walmart though? no one should be surprised the kind of people Walmart employs! Target seems like a much better choice!

Food is delicious. Waitress all nice! Great food for the price. Mostly am in the noon so I still…read moreorder breakfast.

The food was not that good, the waitress was ok. My family and I will not go back for that kind of…read morefood!

The good: At night you'll have crickets and frogs singing for you, and in the morning birds will…read moretake over. Waking up to a sun rising over the lake is wonderful. The host was friendly, and they provide pretty much everything you'll need. There is a great truck stop just a few minutes away, too. The bad: There were dead bugs everywhere. The bed wasn't the most comfortable. The road is in terrible condition, and I worried about getting out if it rained. If I'd been on the motorcycle it would have been impossible to do. Overall, the good outweighed everything else. Sitting outside sipping coffee while the birds serenade you is a wonderful way to start the day.

The cabins were awesome! Very pricy but worth the price. I hate lakes, straight up, this one…read morethough, I liked. It's worth checking out. Worth the price.

So delicious and such a great spot! I wish they had a Rube's where I'm from. The concept here is…read morevery unique - you grill the steak yourself on this massive grill with other restaurant patrons. I felt like I was at a campfire, really cool. You choose your steak from a case and then take it to the grill and get cooking! Salad, Texas toast, and potatoes (skillet and/or baked potatoes) are unlimited! I got the classic cut ribeye - amazing. We also ordered the jalapeño creamed corn skillet - amazing!! Would recommend this place to anyone if you ever find yourself in Iowa or are from the area! Waitress was so kind and wonderful.

Last time I went here was a busy Saturday night with a bunch of fellow dog trainers. Tonight was a…read morequiet Tuesday with my husband. No dogs in tow to worry about Nothing at Rubes has changed. Delicious steaks, hot grill, fresh vegetables and plenty of butter. It is dark in the dining rooms but there is plenty of light around the grill. It is the centerpiece of each dining room. Rubes is a great place to go to celebrate a special occasion. Or anytime you are in the area.

I have had so many consistently bad/slow experiences at different Perkins over the years that I…read morestopped going to them. I decided to give this location a try after seeing online ads about their Cobb salad. I arrived at noon on a Friday and even with many folks waiting for a table, I was seated within a few minutes. My order was taken within moments, and drink arrived quickly after. It was within 20 minutes to receive the salad (and roll). If you look up what a Cobb salad is, you will see most places do not make them correctly. Often, they cover this by calling them something else, like a Southwestern Cobb or similar. The Perkins version was called a West Coast Cobb Salad which I expected might make it different, but it had all the proper basic ingredients except chives/onions and black olives. The serving size was large and it was tasty without dressing (one reason I like Cobb salads). A real Cobb is completely diced, which this one was not (though the tomato was). Perkins has one of the best I have had outside the Brown Derby (where it was invented about 90 years ago). The only place around that made a real Cobb was California-based Mimi's Cafe in Des Moines, and they have closed. I think Perkins is now my top local Cobb spot (and certainly best I have had in Marshalltown). My server, Amy, checked back with me frequently and was nice. During checkout, I was asked "how was your meal and service." Excllent. I will return the next time I crave an excellent Cobb salad.

I came in expecting the worst because of the reviews but to our amazement the food, price, and…read moreservice were great! The "add a pie and drink" for $5 is a great deal. The food came out simultaneously within minutes. If you're expecting traditional comfort food, I would say this is a good place to stop. I would say it feels like a Denny's but a tad more homemade. To make it a 5 star I would say it needs a little more ambiance, and a little more down-home charm. Also, the food should be brought out in waves, not all at once, but if that's the only complaint, you know it's not too bad.

We stopped in for drinks and dinner while staying nearby, mostly because it was within walking…read moredistance of the hotel. The drink specials were good, and honestly the drinks made the Walmart run before dinner a little more tolerable. We came back later for dinner, and the food was fine. I had the Kickin' Raspberry Chicken for $14.99, which was a grilled chicken sandwich with Jamaican jerk seasoning, grilled pineapple, ghost pepper cheese, and raspberry sauce on ciabatta. It was good, messy, and that ghost pepper cheese definitely had some fire to it. I liked it. I honestly do not remember what Kim had, but not because it was bad -- just because the meal overall was not especially memorable. The bigger issue was the service. Our server seemed like she was ready to be somewhere else, and that threw off the vibe for us. Nothing was bad enough to complain about, but it was just barely good enough not to. We probably should have stayed at the bar like we usually do, because the bar side seemed more fun and the bartender looked like UFC legend Chuck Liddell, which at least added some entertainment value. I would come back for the drinks, especially if I was staying nearby again. The food was okay, my sandwich was actually pretty good, but the service left us wanting to finish up and walk somewhere else.

Awesome broasted chicken wings! The best I've had! Servicer Ashley was excellent, very attentive…read moreand friendly!

Smokin G's is an excellent catering service to work with. Every month they serve over 50…read moreindividuals at my organization. They are friendly, prompt, and SO FAIR with their prices. Their brisket and cheesy potatoes are famous, but I would suggest trying out their other options, too! They have a phenomenal grilled pork chop and their almond green beans are excellent. If I lived in Marshalltown, I would recommend them to everyone there, unfortunately I only travel their for work but every time I do, I am more than satisfied with their service and the quality of the meals they serve. This catering business is truly a business I feel good supporting.

Lots of well aged meat cuts to pick from. You can even call ahead with a order and they will have…read moreit ready for you. Great place to get some great grilling meat.

went there with a group last month . plenty of space people where friendly enough never ever saw…read moreanyone claiming to be owner or manager. Had to pay a 18% tip on top of overpriced steaks for a fix it yourself meal .Had too run after a waitress to get first drink and then didn't see one again until they wanted us to pay. Probably wont go back I can grill a lot better steak at home with better meat from our locker.

I recently had lunch with friends at Applebees. Our server, Carroll was very attentive to our…read moregroup of seven. She checked on us often to be sure our needs were met. I live in a big city where service is often minimal. It was refreshing to have Carroll there to provide such great service. We were in the restaurant for longer than most patrons and appreciated that Carroll and the manager were so patient and let us stay so long.

I was served riblets which were practically ice cold by the time they hit the table. I sent them…read moreback and was told I would get fresh ones as soon as they could fire them. A few minutes later, I was brought the same riblets. You could see the place where I had taken a bite earlier. Something smelled burnt, so I turned over the cuts to see an absolutely charred mess. The front of house was great. Our server was nice and attentive and the manager who brought our food and addressed our issues was very nice, professional and apologetic. Unfortunately, it's a fail when cold food that is supposed to be hot slips through the cracks and then the kitchen gets an attitude.