My hometown fave, a classic Decorah summer spot, The Whippy Dip! I have been hooked on the Whippy…read moreDip since I moved to Decorah at 7 years old. One summer I ate every flavor of Gourmet Cooler (vanilla soft-serve in a slushie) that they had. We took our childhood dog here to get baby cones on the regular. My ultimate favorite - the cookie dough tornado. It has the best soft serve and heaping amount of soft cookie dough (none of those hard pellets you get at Dairy Queen) . It's addictive. Highly recommend stopping here when in season if visiting the area!

One of my all time fav soft serve ice cream stands! They have so many flavors to choose from. My…read moreabsolute fav is the Tornado with vanilla ice cream, oreos and cookie dough. The cookie dough is so fresh, it's delicious. The portion sizes are also very generous. I love that the stand is right before you hit the downtown main street, and super close to the river. It's just order at the stand and then they have a few outdoor tables. Whenever I'm in town, this is a must stop. Note their opening/hours are seasonal. They are also cash only.

If the out-sized portrait of a cow out front doesn't draw you in, come in for several flavors of…read morecheese curds (the grilled steak and onion curds are outstanding), a grilled cheese sandwich (simple but delicious) or homemade ice cream (a selection of a dozen or so unique, homemade flavors) - or, in our case, a little of each. Wash it all down with a bottle of Spring Grove Pop, a local favorite that you can't find outside the area. It's the self-proclaimed "Cheese Curd Capital of Iowa" and I believe them, given that the Frankville cheese factory has been out business for many years. And, for good measure, there is a legit-looking coffee bar as well. And, if you've never seen curds being made, check out the viewing room out back. All in all, the experience is very much like visiting the Tilamook cheese factory in Oregon, but on a more personal, less industrial scale; gift shop, coffee, ice cream, cheese and curds - no whey!

The ice cream is always very good, and they are always happy to serve you. I would definitely…read morerecommend to anyone in the area who wants to try some ice cream!

Visiting the area and stopped in serendipitously -- delightful. Very friendly owner chatted with us…read morefor a while about the town. He roasts his own coffee and the iced brew was really outstanding; fruity and complex. He also makes it into a milkshake ("affogato") which was also delicious. Molasses cookie is recommended and there are a zillion kinds of salt water taffy. Very easy to spend a lot of money. I would definitely return if I were here again!

Friendly owner & staff!…read more Delicious homemade baked goods! We got a giant strawberry Rhubarb bar and a cherry turnover. Went back today for the Ashby Michigan ice cream. Amazing fun flavors! I had the Caramel corn and peanut butter in a waffle cone. Dreams do come true... ;) Cutest shop you can sit inside or in the fun chairs outside!

I can't speak to any of the flavored/sweetened drinks and it's not the best food, service or…read moreatmosphere but I can wholeheartedly say I think it's the best espresso around.

We searched for a coffee shop to grab a drink before we started our drive back home. Turns out Java…read moreJohn's is the only coffee shop open Sundays in downtown Decorah. We ordered two iced lattes and two muffin tops. We added an extra espresso shot to the lattes which was delicious. My cranberry walnut muffin top was tasty, though it was much smaller than my husband's lemon poppyseed.

This is one of those "destination" breweries that is as much about hosting events as it is making…read moregreat beer. That said, the beer tends to be excellent (if they have it on tap). It's an enormous, industrial-chic space and is built for events and charter busses. Their patio is dog friendly but you have to come inside to order at the bar after checking in. The food looked decent and the pretzel was ok. Standard, uninspired brewpub food for the most part. Worth noting that their beer list isn't up to date so we missed out on a few barrel aged things they said they had. Basically you have to get there on release day if you want any non-flagship dark beers. It's a nice one-stop shop on a road trip for food and beer but I don't think it's worth going out of the way for.

Second time coming in. Can't say I like their beer but the food is tasty…read more Got a burger and cheese curds this time. Super filling. The fist time, we shared a crab Rangoon pizza, which was oddly delicious. Will definitely come again.

We stopped here during a weekday around 9am and were surprised to see so many treats already sold…read moreout or trays 75% cleared. But when we took those first few bites of the donuts we selected we knew why things were flying off the trays. Everything we had was YUM! Super fresh. Nothing quite like a freshly made donut. You could tell these were made in the morning. There's a huge selection of donuts including some types we have never heard of before like the lemon poppyseed cake donut. There's cookies, cinnamon rolls, pastries, cakes, chocolate bars, merch. We walked up to the display cases to see what we wanted to order and it turns out we were accident cutting in front of other patrons. You queue up to the right and order. Everyone was very nice to us once we realized our error. Prices were reasonable - we honestly expected them to be cheaper than they were. There is a small seating area and restrooms inside too. This is a great spot for a quick, sweet breakfast and a great way to support a local business in a small town.

This is a must visit when in the area. Large selection of bakery items, gluten free options and…read morespecialty coffee.

We stopped here as part of our Harvest Host tour this weekend and had a nice stay. Nestled in the…read morehills of Iowa the winery is a very quiet and beautiful place to sit on the patio and enjoy some wine. We were warmly greeted by staff when we got here, got the camper set up and came in for some food and a tasting. They have a nice menu of appetizers, salads, flatbreads and sandwiches. We got the 3 dip combo which was salsa, buffalo chicken and a southwestern bean dip. They were all really good. We both had a wine tasting of 4 wines and ended up getting a bottle of the Lazy Days Itasca. It was a crisp white wine that was refreshing while sitting outside on the patio. The menu does have a considerable amount of sweet wines but does have a few dryer wine. They also have wine slushes on the menu that we tried that were really good.

We've been here a couple times to enjoy a lunch at their grill, sample their wines and take home…read moreseveral bottles of our favorites. So, for the wine "purists" out there, remember, these are not necessarily like nice, earthy pinots, merlots or cabernets that you pour in a big glass and enjoy with dinner. More like light, sweeter pino grigios or rieslings. We drink them mostly like sweet dessert wines (think port) in small glasses after a meal or late in the evening. If you come at them from this perspective, you won't be disappointed as you might be if you went here looking for a conventional table wine. Great location, nice facilities, enjoyable wines and pretty good food. I had the Norwegian sandwich - VERY good. It's out past the Seed Savers, so if you are looking for something to do after visiting them - this may be just the ticket. Highly recommended.

Some of the best ice cream I've had! The ice cream was smooth and creamy, really great flavors…read more Everyone enjoyed what they got. The store was clean and very charming. There's also an adjoining cafe. The staff were friendly and service was quick. Definitely recommend trying this spot out!

The Pearl is what I wish every ice cream shop looked like. It's so cute! They also sell a variety…read moreof candy as well. I don't think I've ever been here when there isn't a line wrapped around the shop; it's a very popular spot. I could be wrong, but I don't think they have AC inside, so be prepared to be a little toasty while waiting! They always have an overhead fan running, though. On this last visit, I ordered a single scoop of coconut caramel in a waffle cone. The ice cream itself was soo delicious, but my waffle cone was hard and stale, unfortunately.

Culver's is a great place. This was my second Culver's experience. My wife and I stopped here on…read moreour way back from Dyersville. We arrived around 2:30 on a Saturday and were able to get our food extremely quickly. I had a double butter burger and fries. My wife had the chicken tenders and fries. Everything was very good and as I said, came out extremely quickly. Based on the food quality, customer service, and overall value, I would certainly return. Keep up the good work.

The food is always amazing, especially the buffalo tenders and pretzel bite. The service is…read moreincredible and the employees truly seem to care!

They serve bubble tea, slushies, waffles, rolled ice cream and other delicious snacks. The owner…read morewas super friendly. It seems to be a family friendly space with a kids section towards the front. Probably a good space to have a bday party if you live in the area. I got a mango smoothie and a waffle ice cream with Oreos and strawberry sauce. Was delicious! I recommend if your wanting something sweet!