I liked the atmosphere and food. However I'm giving it one star because I didn't like the service…read more It was a normal breakfast rush and there was one lady working the cash register and coffee and one guy in the kitchen, but she seemed overwhelmed by the crowd which wasn't even a long line. I asked for an iced coffee and a muffin with peanut butter on the side. I then simply asked "can I please get my muffin toasted?" And she looked at me like I had ten heads. She looked so confused like I had just asked her to solve a math equation. At first she said huh I've never heard of that before, I don't think I can do that and I explained to her that I just would like it cut in half and toasted in that toaster. She then said she could do that (yeah it's not that hard...) and ten minutes later (yes it took forever to get our order) she came over and brought it to me and announced out loud to everyone "what a weird request" with such a judgemental look on her face. AND she didn't even cut it and toast it! It was still whole and barely luke warm which means she probably just stuck it in the microwave for ten seconds... Is toasting a muffin that outrageous of a request?? Maybe it is in Iowa. I just thought it was very rude and she made me feel dumb for even asking for a warm muffin. Not the end of the world but it really rubbed me the wrong way. Anyway, a word of advice to the lady: be nice to your customers who are paying YOU for great service and food!

One of the best lattes I've had and I live in Seattle! Sandwich was fantastic as well. Do yourself…read morea favor and go yourself a coffee from this little place

Stopped for a coffee & Carmel nut roll. Coffee was better than Starbucks! Carmel nut roll…read moreabsolutely delicious. The atmosphere was perfect & service wonderful. Definitely worth stopping.

From the owner: Brickside is a family owned coffee bar and café located in the heart of Vinton Iowa. Our goal is…read moreto make customers feel welcome and at home. One of our repeating customers said she loves Brickside and has always wanted a place to call "her place". Hence our slogan "Brickside Brew n Chew, Make it Your Place. We feature amazing coffee, espresso drinks, pastries, breakfast, lunch and soups that will leave you wanting more. Come a see for yourself and Make it Your Place.

I usually am not super impressed with BBQ. I like it but it feels like they are all the same. I was…read morewrong, this place is different! Everything was fantastic and the brisket almost melts in your mouth. I will be back for sure!

Really awesome BBQ and great portions! We ordered the Trio for Two, with extra brisket... and I…read morewould have eaten extra extra brisket if I could! The meats here are done super well, fresh and juicy with really good seasoning. Service was friendly and the restaurant was clean and well-kept. I especially liked their "pour your own" beer setup. A fun way to try a bunch of different drinks. We will be back! Glad to see such a fun and delicious place in Vinton!

We stopped at Ron-Da-Voo Lounge & Deli in Vinton after a hot day of bike riding from Toledo toward…read moreAlburnett, and it ended up being a really good mid-ride stop. Walking in from the bright sun, it was dark inside -- almost too dark at first -- but we were greeted kindly right away and pretty quickly felt like we were being treated like family. They let us plug in devices to charge, waters and drinks came quickly, and the prices were very reasonable. I tried a suggested non-menu crab quesadilla with raspberry vinaigrette, and it was perfect light fare for a mid-ride meal. Kim had the roast beef hoagie with slaw and a pickle, and she enjoyed hers too. Nothing was necessarily fancy or over-the-top special, but the food was good, hit the spot, and was respectably priced. The place has a cool old-town, small-town bar vibe and clearly caters to locals, which I actually liked. Everyone seemed to know each other. The bathrooms were very small, and the whole place is a bit tired, but somehow that kind of worked with the ambiance. From the outside, it is pretty unassuming, and if you were not looking for it, you could easily go right by. But if we find ourselves back in Vinton, we would for sure stop again. The service was FANTASTIC!

Definitely a neighborhood bar with a heavy fried food menu. I could smell the bar before I even…read morewalked through the door! Friendly bartender came out and covered table service. She recommended the Southwest wrap so I ordered it. Added a side of cheese balls. The wrap was okay, a lot of precooked bacon and very salty. Cheese balls were solid and so was the ranch! Price was good for the portion- $14 and I also had a fountain soda.

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.

This place reminds me of Ike's in Los Angeles- delicious but overpriced subs make us pay twice the…read moreprice of Subway. They have crazy stuff like cheesesteak BLTs and Wagyu subs. I opted for 2 minis that were tiny and almost $10 but I wanted to try the tuna and BLT cheesesteak. The BLT cheesesteak is phenomenal.

I tried to order 3 subs and 2 medium drinks and was told it would be 87.10. I told them that…read morecouldn't be right and guy looked at me with straight face and said it was. I canceled my order. Your worker or either over charging customers and trying to pocket the extra. Or they need more training

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.

The service was fantastic and the entire staff very friendly…read more It was the best garden salad and rib eye sandwich I've ever had. The salad was fresh and not your typical lettuce with a cucumber thrown at it. It was a salad that you would make with love for your mama, with all the fixin's and chopped into bite size pieces.

Pork tenderloin for breakfast! Talk about breakfast of champions. We found this new-to-us place…read morewhile visiting Cedar Falls mostly because my sister is obsessed with all things Bigfoot. The decor did not disappoint on that count! The owner was super sweet and funny, and found a Bigfoot baseball cap for her while promising to get some more swag purchased soon. She had actual breakfast and gave it an A--scrambled eggs, pork sausage, hash browns with cheese (had to get some cheese in there somewhere). I'm not nearly as big a fan of traditional breakfast and I hadn't had my tenderloin fix on this trip yet. Bigfoot Betty's fit the bill. French fries were delicious too and the fresh veggie add-ons. Ain't no tenderloin like an Iowa tenderloin.

Good cheese curds graet bacon burger best service around! Not very busy great atmosphere! Would…read morecome here again!

I've never been able to stay here. My husband has service-related hearing loss. We walked in and he…read moreturned right around due to the extreme noise. Places with all hard floors, walls and furniture in addition to clattering dishes and crowds make this an unpleasant atmosphere for people with hearing issues.

Had the all you can Eat fish fry on Friday night the first 2 piece came out like warm. And it…read morewasn't to busy at 430 and the waiter came back finally and ask if we wanted more fish got some it was hotter. The waiter was very hard to understand. Seemed like she was caring for other people and kind of forgot us came back once to see if we needed anything.

Well, nothing fancy but the prices are fair. The staff was nice. I'm not a local but I've been…read morethere a couple times and had a good experience.