Delicious cheese curds!!! I come to Murph's to load up on cheese curds whenever I'm in the area…read morevisiting my husband's family. I also love to get the peanut butter malt and the jalapeño mac & cheese bites. Yum

Kinda average and a little pricey, but a local alternative to franchises and chains nearby. It's a…read morejumpin' joint, so don't be surprised if you have a wait a bit. Once you order, you might be waiting a little longer than you do at a typical fast food joint because everything is cooked to order. There is a veggie burger, too, if that is your desire. The menu is a bit sparse but covers most of the bases with burgers, hot dogs and a hand-breaded tenderloin. There is also barbecue pulled pork, chicken strips, and chicken sandwiches. There's also an array of grilled cheese with variations. Variations? Can you improve upon the basic grilled cheese sammich? Sure! Add bacon and tomato. Bacon? Sure! Everything is better with bacon! That's what I ordered, it was ooey-gooey as a grilled cheese should be, and the bacon and tomato just added to the experience! Deserts? Of course! Choose from sundaes or, as in my case, a milkshake or malt. I opted for a raspberry malt, which was thick and tasty, but thin enough to pull through a straw. (Unlike a certain fast-food joint where you can hold a malt upside down and it won't budge. Don't try that at Murph's!) I don't get this way very often, but next time I'm in the twin cities of Tama and Toledo, I'll be stopping back here.

Came in to get breakfast this morning got steak and eggs w hash browns the steak was disgusting…read more The place is bullshit

This roadside diner with a great old Native American-themed roadsign out front has promise, but…read moreunfortunately, the food relies too much on shortcuts -- instant potatoes (yikes!) on the open-faced meatloaf sandwich & mashed potatoes platter. Gravies too salty. Chicken a la King somewhat gelatinous. Maybe the burgers or fried chicken would have been better choices. The locals seem to like the place and the friendly servers know them by name. They get stars for original external appearance (I'm ignoring the ill-advised 1980s mauve floral booth remake), and location on old Lincoln Highway (Rt. 30). Stop a block west at the little roadside park to see an original concrete Lincoln Highway bridge.

I love the small town atmosphere of places like this old-time classic soda fountain shop. The…read moreserver was very nice, and attended to us quickly. The ice cream and pies on offer looked tantalizing, but we came in for dinner first. We ordered 2 hot sandwiches and swapped halves so we could enjoy sampling more on our first visit. We tried the Italian Stallion and the Great Dane sandwiches, both on sourdough, with fries on the side. We loved both sandwiches, but thought the Great Dane was better. The American Fries are actually roasted, seasoned new potatoes (not fried potatoes), but they were delicious! For dessert I had to go with the classic banana split because they are hard to come by. Amazing! I highly recommend this place if you are in the area!

Kicking off my vacation series of reviews in Iowa, I wasnt sure what to expect from The Classic but…read morewhen Dad says he wants a tenderloin sandwich you just gotta follow along. The Classic is just that, a beloved local spot in downtown Brooklyn where the friendly service and delicious food made for a truly memorable dining experience! The staff made us feel right at home from the warm greeting at the door to the server's helpful recommendations. The menu offered plenty of options, including daily specials. My tacos were delicious and bursting with flavor. Whether you live nearby or just passing through - i would definitely recommend making a stop here.

Best Breakfast in Town!…read more Ordered multiple times. Amazing eggs, hard to get those right. Also one of the best pancakes ever. Only gripe is their house doughnut isn't a doughnut at all. It's a cinnamon roll and honestly not as expected.

Excellent breakfast and daily lunch specials. Reminds you of the old days. The have a old fashioned…read morelunch counter and booths,

Very friendly staff that greet you, Quality food at very affordable prices, same delicious classic…read moreIowa loose meat sandwich they've been serving since the 30's. Quiet small family dinner setting.

Good food. Good service. Fun diner on a Saturday for lunch. We stopped there on our way through…read moreGrinnell. Guys had the loose meat sandwiches & said though tasty, not as good as Maid Rites. My tenderloin was good. Friend had small order of nachos & said they were fine. The loose meat is just like the sandwich meat. You add your own salsa. Fries were hot & crispy & onion rings were good as well. Good place for a quick lunch--reasonable prices.

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.

Sadly, mediocre at best. I would skip this place entirely. Tried coffee and food, both were poor…read morequality, not homemade....meh....nothing special. We ended up throwing both drink and the cookie we bought away as both of my kids said the cookie was "bad"...tasted like a box mix that was overcooked.

Love the community spirit and the cortado! I also recommend the dark roast and Monster cookies.read more

Awesome sandwiches made in front of you to order. Serving size is great value and they have lots of…read moreoptions.

Stopped into this restaurant, since I heard it was a must try. They cut the meat and cheese fresh…read moreand gave me samples of meat to try. The sandwiches were huge! I couldn't eat my half. The ingredients are fresh and bread delicious. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Wish we had one in Des Moines.

Gravy!!!!!! Oh my, the gravy over the pork was the best gravy I have ever had. They told us they…read moreget the sausage for the gravy from Golly Meat Locker nearby. The food was delicious. There were a steady flow of travelers stopping in for Coffee and Baked. I am sorry we have passed this shop so many times over the past two years. You will not be disappointed. Plenty of room inside, outside makes it look a little small but it is not. This is my new favorite breakfast joint in all of Iowa.

Excellent food, relaxing environment, service oriented and friendly staff and hands on ownership…read more The bakery items are enjoyed by our family and friends. Definitely worth the drive to enjoy a good breakfast or lunch experience.