I had a wonderful experience at the Starbucks in Altoona, Iowa! The staff was friendly and welcoming, and Maria made my mocha latte perfectly. The service was quick, the store was clean, and the atmosphere was comfortable. A special thank-you to Maria for providing such excellent customer service. I'll definitely be back! read more

My family and I went to Starbucks Drive-In. The service was great, the food was delicious. The homemade tenderloins were excellent. The cheese curds, and onion rings were good. Other food items in our group were fried mushrooms, grilled chicken sandwich and a double bacon cheeseburger. No complaints. Hadn't been there in years but will be back. Next time it will be for ice cream. The dining room gives you that small town cafe feel. read more

Amazing service, fast food & gave me that homey feel - we got some sides as we were told about the ice cream. We came in & were chatted up, casually mentioning we had been in town for cake shopping for our wedding coming up...we got our ice cream & cheese curds (incredibly delicious) & we're about to head on our way, when i realized I forgot ranch - rushing inside i asked for a side of ranch & was informed it was .27, i knew i had to run back out and get the man who pays for things - she giggled & told me to wait up, handed me the ranch & goes,"a wedding gift" Thank you for my first wedding gift. We will be coming back, and we will be bringing friends. Cannot stop talking about your service read more

Starbuck's - Ranch - aka first wedding gift - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Nevada, Iowa

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no fucking apple pay reader even though one costs 70 dollars on ebay and they get 100s to even fucking thousands of customers every fucking day and still dont have one wtf starbuck's read more

I am so sad that this place has worsened to its current state; it used to be one of my favorite local restaurants. Management, time to wait for food, and customer service has gone way down hill. During my last visit, after waiting 45 minutes for a beef burger, I asked the servers if they knew how much longer and they responded: "how am I supposed to know?" Delicious food but the experience is not worth it. read more

Yes. Just yes. The ice cream, the food, the love this place has it all. Open seasonally and we all look forward to the day the doors open in spring. read more

A no-frills diner joint. It was great for when I was in town and didn't want to get McDonalds. Food was pretty good and the shake was fantastic. Be aware that it takes 15-20 minutes to cook your food and get it out -- staff is very transparent about it! A good stop if you're coming through Nevada. read more

Always a hit! Great people and great ice cream. They always make sure your cone is worth what you pay

Really good ice cream, I definitely feel that it's the best part. The rest of the food is decent, tasty but greasy. The service is good.

If you are looking to sample the pinnacle of the Iowa oddity known as a "loose-meat", "beef burger", or "tavern" sandwich come to Starbucks Fast Food in Nevada, Iowa. Iowa lays claim to a very unusual form of a hamburger where the ground beef is served "loose" without being formed in to patties. It's the equivalent of a sloppy joe, without the sauce and it's scooped between buns and dressed in the traditional manner. To my knowledge you'll find no other as satisfying for the price than here at Starbucks. I've tried them at the big loose meat chain and at many mom and pop places, but this is the best in flavor and proportion. It's a very large sandwich, and they have the best seasoned beef that I have found in this style of sandwich in their jumbo beef burgers. Their beef burger really takes top billing here. They have a wide selection of ice-cream treats and deep fried goodies as well. They excel at their niche operation. This is not a fancy place. It's simple in concept and decor. Near perfection, with the exception that they are only open seasonally (I believe March - October) and they do not take debit or credit cards. read more

Starbucks (an original, not the coffee chain) is a little gem of a seasonal restaurant in Nevada most popular with locals for its uniquely flavored soft-serve ice cream. You can combine your own colorful flavors (blueberry and lemon, for example) in a twist cone, a cup, or buy a pint in the freezer. They are famous for their Cyclone cones. The restaurant features a special of the day, made with fresh Iowa beef--loose meat sandwiches, fried tacos, or hamburgers (and many other options) served to order. They stay open as long as they can throughout the fall and are always looking to hire good workers. A favorite place to stop after the game for a team treat! read more

This place is AWESOME!!! We would go here in elementary, Junior High and High School. After our track meets at Nevada we would go over to Starbucks to get a Cyclone (Blizzard). They have the best pork tenderloins and great maid rites. If I remember correctly they have great pizza burgers too. If you're in central Iowa and looking for some good food at a hole-in-the-wall place Starbucks is your place. Four of us got two pork tenderloin's (they're huge so my mom and I shared), one maid rite, one order of cheese balls and one order of chicken gizzards for $21. After we ate we went back for some dessert and I think my small Cyclone was like $2. Great food!! read more

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No coffee served here. This is your grandfather's Starbuck's! This fast food diner was founded by the Starbuck family some six decades ago, although the "new" owner has only owned it the past three decades. Locals come here for the jumbo beefburger, a massive maid-rite style ground beef sandwich normally served with ketchup, mustard, onion and pickle. Starbuck's is also known for their ice cream. Craving a butterscotch shake? This is the spot. Good food all around. The tenderloin. The onion rings... You order and pay at the window. You'll be given a number and they'll deliver the food to your table. Likely in a brown paper bag. The decor is spartan, a bit of a dive, a comment made with the most complimentary of intentions. Just a 10-15 minute drive from Ames on Lincoln Way. read more

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Great place with great food. Try the pizza burger. Love the ice cream. Only wish it was open year round

Just OK. The ice cream is fine. Nothing to get excited about. It's just soft serve ice cream. Neither the ice cream nor the food is as good as Dairy Queen. But it does have that old school, only open in summer, ice cream shack feel. It's nostalgic and all that comes with that. It's not as glitzy as a modern Dairy Queen but it's not as clean either. It's old school and if that's what floats your boat then it's the place for you. read more

Best ice cream place in central Iowa. I know people from 2 hours away who drive here just to eat ice cream here. Service is okay too.

The summer we moved here, my husband mentioned as a kid they rarely ate out. In fact he could only remember going to Starbuck's (this Starbucks, not coffee Starbuck's) a few times as a kid. At that time we had only lived in Nevada one week but I was obscenely pregnant and had already outstripped his childhood record of times eating there... Here's the thing. The soft serve sherbet is out of this world and one of a kind. The ice cream and fries are reasonably priced. The rest of it is just ok. The food is frozen/fry vat stuff and can run a little high with large order. The building lacks updating and gets a little grungy toward the end of the day. The lines are ridiculous sometimes. They charge extra for a credit card, which they never even took for years. The service is pleasant enough but rarely friendly. Those ladies are busy and they can't talk because it's loud in there. Call in your order for pickup, and stick to ice cream unless you're starved. It's just fast food. The sherbet is the best. If they have the peach-black raspberry twist, thank heaven and kiss your babies. You're having a very good summer week. read more

Great fast food. Every day there is a special for under $6 which includes the drink. The ice cream and sherbet is very good. They are only open right he season which runs March to October. read more

The jumbo beefburger is huge. A Maid-Rite on steroids. Comes with your choice of mustard, ketchup, pickle and onion. On this visit, the jumbo, with skinny fries and a drink, was the special of the day. Under six dollars! What a bargain. My husband, who grew up in Iowa, has forced me to eat at Maid-Rite, B-Bops and Starbuck's, in consecutive days (he misses this style of sandwich). Of the three, I can definitely say that Starbuck's was my favorite. I understand that ownership has recently changed, with the reins being turned over to a long time employee. The aforementioned husband, a long time customer, tells me nothing material has been altered. Well, maybe a little paint. Certainly nothing at all negative. Only positive. What is that now? Three owners in sixty years of business? The menu is surprisingly diverse. I plan to return to sample some of ice cream in the near future. Who needs that other Starbuck's when you have this one? read more

Best ice cream! Pretty extensive menu, reminds me of a fosters freeze but a million times better. It's always busy and for a good reason. read more

Starbuck's - Chocolate HOT FUDGE SUNDAY CYCLONE - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Nevada, Iowa

I may get strung up in my hometown for saying this, but I think Starbuck's (the true Starbuck's - not the stupid coffee chain) is just alright. They close for the winter and every season we all look forward to our return to this local eatery in March. Things have not changed here for many years and I think that's part of the reason that things seem average. The food is good but they don't have any specific item they make that I haven't had elsewhere. Take their breaded pork tenderloin, for example. Compared with other tenderloins, this one is dry, flat and somewhat bland unless you cover it in mustard and ketchup. It's big, but they pound the loin so thin that it dries out. A favorite of many is the beef burger, which again, is good, but not as good as the likes of a place like Taylor's in Marshalltown. Does that mean I'd drive to another town to eat it? Of course not. Sure, the food is alright here, but don't expect to be blown away by it. Their sherbet, on the other hand, is as good as I've had to date. They typically have several flavors available and occasionally have freezer packs available to take home. Their ice cream creations are good, including the "cyclone" which is similar to DQ's Blizzard. They also serve up a mean Slushie. The building itself seems to have been somewhat neglected and needs to be repaired. One of the AC units is falling out if the window, the place needs a coat of paint and they really could use more places to sit. I don't remember whether they have a restroom available to the public or not. The service could be better, but it's not terrible. Overall, Starbuck's is a good place to grab some food, but don't expect to be blown away by their food. Well, except the sherbet - it's a thing of beauty. If you can look past the crowded dining get area, the noise and the slightly under-kempt building, you'll probably enjoy your visit. read more

Love this place & really the only reason to ever come to Nevada. I always get the double cheeseburger w/cheese balls & a banana shake. My kids love their chicken strips. My wife really enjoys their bacon cheeseburger. Best ice cream in the area. read more

i am told the issue has been handled , other wise i had a great one jumbo beef burger and a chocolate chocolate chocolatemalt , it was great as always i will keep going back to starbucks drive in read more

A great example of a family run fast food restaurant with a great idea. A huge selection of loose meat sandwiches, wonderful raspberry ice cream, and sundaes for a fair price and served with care! read more

Okay if u like pre-made greasy food. Nothing special. It would be great if they would branch out of the "normal " fast food.

Good food with an average price. I recommend the Jumbo Beef Burger with everything. Very good ice cream. This small town " mom and pop" Ice cream shop is a nice place to visit. read more

Everyone in the area looks forward to this place reopening every spring (they close for the winter). They do serve good food, and good ice cream treats, I just wish it wasn't so small (the building and parking) and that it wasn't all kids with attitudes working there. Yes I realize they are relatives and friends of relatives, but honestly, sometimes I would get frustrated when my order took forever or was wrong. I know a couple of the Starbucks personally, and they are really nice folks, and they run a very popular establishment, but they could improve upon it by hiring some better counter and kitchen staff when they aren't there to run it. Again, it's great food and great summer time treats, but the employee and wait time and order correctness issues that cause me to only give them 3 stars. Altogether though, I recommend them. read more

The chocolate covered cherry cyclone is hands down the best thing on the menu! If you like soft serve ice cream, it's a must have. Super friendly staff. read more

Born and raised in Nevada, I've still continued to love eating here every summer. I love their hot fudge brownie cyclones and wild blackberry sherbet, of course can't forget the cheese balls!!! Yum! read more

I hadn't had a Starbuck's pork tenderloin in a year or so and was really glad they were still open, as they close in the winter. However, they had two options for the sandwich, and none of the workers knew which one was the large thin and crispy version. I chose the one they suggested, the pork fritter, but it was a disappointment. Maybe they don't have the dinner plate sized pork tenderloin that is flattened and breaded in a machine. It was one of the best in Iowa, but what I had today wasn't close. So sad. Still good junk food, but not crave worthy. read more

The beef burger is the best sandwich ever. Everyone in the family loves this place and a must stop every time we are in the area.

I don't care what they sell; I'll order it, because I love that they are here and represent a good small business. Yay for Starbucks Nevada, IA. read more

The food was good, service was great and the Cyclones ice cream was amazing. I would recommend to anybody.

Your waitress need to be more friendly. Your waitress at least need to acknowledge customers. I understand that some times you are short handed but all you have to do is tell the customer. " I will be with you in just one minute." The customer understands that much better than a waitress walking back and forth doing other things and totally ignoring that there is anyone at the counter. read more