Five stars isn't enough…read more While visiting Oelwein for family business, I stopped into MA & PA's Diner for lunch. The food was excellent, and the famous square pancakes absolutely lived up to the hype. After I returned home to California, I realized I had accidentally left my clip-on sunglasses at the diner. I expected they were gone forever. Instead, the staff found them, carefully packaged them, and mailed them back to me at their own effort. That level of customer service is incredibly rare today and says everything about the kind of people who run this restaurant. The meal was delicious, the atmosphere felt welcoming, and the hospitality extended well beyond my visit. If you're passing through Oelwein, make this a stop. Come hungry, order the square pancakes, and enjoy a little taste of what "Iowa Nice" really means. Thank you again to everyone at MA & PA's Diner for your kindness and exceptional service. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Iowa.

I was on RAGBRAI and Ma and Pa's Diner was in the ending town. It was recommended by our shuttle…read morebus driver. The food was great. I was with three other RAGBRAI riders , we all loved what we on. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, omelette, and baked cod. Worth stopping in if you're in town. If I'm ever back in Oelwein, I would definitely go there.

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!

Wednesdays in New Hampton IA, should forever be named Klunder's Meatloaf Wednesdays!!! They serve…read moreup meatloaf anyway you want it and today I had the KingDaddy: The MeatLoaf Sandwich Plate!!! Oh my gosh, all I could do, when it came out, was laugh since it was SOOOO much food on one plate. They take a meatloaf sandwich and then throw a gallon of mash potatoes and gravy on top and this thing was just a sight to behold. It was almost too pretty to eat. It was so good too. Beat meatloaf sandwich I have EVER had! Just like before everyone there is amazing (Thanks Ashley for amazing service) and thank you to the kitchen staff for such amazing food every-time we stop by while in town for work.

Picture the quintessential small-town diner and you've got the vibe at Klunder's. Panel walls,…read morevinyl seats, and a cold case of pie. The staff was all extremely friendly and helpful and the vibe was relaxed even with most of the tables occupied. There's no outdoor seating as it's basically a corrugated barn on the outside so no dogs allowed. We stopped in on a road trip for some pie and it didn't disappoint! I'm a fan of raisins and chess pie so you know I had to try their raisin pie with a mountain of meringue. It was exactly what you'd expect and I recommend splitting a slice between 2-3 people since it's so decadent. The rhubarb fluff pie was an unexpected treat. We got the last slice and it was the best part of a midwestern church basement "salad". The frosting was incredibly dense, almost butter, so that made it texturally hard to eat. I highly recommend stopping in for food or even just some pie to go.

A local establishment well-know for its breakfast and a local dive bar. If you are looking for a…read more"place" where locals hang out, The Hay Market is it. No complaints about anything. The history of the building is as appealing to me as is the food. The drinks are not only good, but attractive.

Had Hash Browns w/cheese and onions couple eggs over easy, sausage patties, white toast. All of it…read moreproperly made like an American classic breakfast. Service was good and friendly, and you can pick your ambiance, sit down a tables or sit in a separated bar section a bit rougher and noisier, but good folk.

We were camping across the river and needed a quick coffee and some food! This place has an…read moreabsolutely beautiful interior with amazing views of the river. I wish this coffee place was where I lived because I would be there all the time! The service was so friendly and fast. I also got a compliment on my tattoo and that always makes my day :) Coffee on the River is a must-go and see. Get the quiche, it's delicious!

Had a sandwich served with fresh fruit & amazing coffee with a great view we love this place & we…read moretry to go every time we are in Lansing! Staff is so friendly!

Spectacular - This is probably the only time I've started a review with that word…read more Service - Perfect. Very attentive, great recommendations on figuring out the menu, while being unintrusive. We shared these things: Small plate with scallops, pork belly, cantaloupe. Pork chop, flattened & breaded & fried, with amazing sauce and fresh green beans. Delicata squash, stuffed with a feta forward filling, with hummus and fresh mushrooms on the plate as well. My descriptions do not adequately capture the depth of flavors & sauces on each plate. So many flavors in pleasing combinations! Finally, this place is a great value. I'm not saying it is cheap. But you can spend this kind of money on much less interesting food.

What a lovely little spot in a quaint little town. I was definitely not expecting this level of…read morequality food and service. The menu is pure Wisconsin, but high quality. Burger was very good and so was the large portion of Friday Fish fry (it was Walleye). Solid beer and cocktail list and some tasty desserts. I'd go back in a heartbeat. If you are passing through, do stop. Loved that every employee was friendly and had a smile on their face.

I really love the vibe of this store! We stopped in during a first-ever visit to Decorah. I was in…read moresearch of local cheese and singles of local cider. I scored, big time, on both counts. They carried a good range from local cheese maker WW Homestead and also had a nice variety of Wisconsin cheeses along with some imports. The cider selection really came as a wonderful surprise, though. I used to cider being given a short shrift compared to beer. Instead, they had a great variety from local cideries, and I even bought a bottle from Belgium! My husband found a few new beers, too. If and when I come here again, I'd love to look through more of the store, even as I check on the cheese and cider anew. This is definitely my kind of place.

We stopped in to grab sandwiches for lunch. We were there before lunch and we're the only ones…read moreordering sandwiches. It took two staff members 20 minutes to make two sandwiches "made to order". We stood there and had no idea why it was taking forever. They did toast the bread. As pictured, I was glad they had GF bread but it made my sandwich much smaller. I got lettuce, red peppers, "avocado" the green paste you see on the lid, pepperjack and mayo. We bought a large bad of chips and a tea $2.29 and our total for two "no extras" sandwiches, the tea and one bag of chips was $24 and change. Still can't believe how puny the meal was. Only two veggies before you're charged .99 for extras. I expected it would be substantial and filling. Otherwise the store was clean, and has lot of options for foods and natural products.

Best place in the area to get a pork tenderloin sandwich and crispy fries! Friday fish specials…read moreand great pie! Fast, friendly servers bring delicious home cooked meals to your table. We always stop there when we are in the area.

Located in the former Country Cottage Cafe location - Oelwein Family Restaurant offers a full day…read moremenu including some all you can eat specials and supper entrees. Stopped in for breakfast on a Monday morning. Waffles, omelettes, French toast, skillets - lots of choices. We had a western omelette with hash browns and a pancake, vegetarian omelette with hash browns with onions, French toast with sausage links on the side and a vegetable skillet with bacon. Rye toast on the side for the skillet and veggie omelette. Sunny side eggs on the skillet were done perfectly - hash browns soaked up the yolk as expected. French toast was tender. Omelettes are three eggs - chock full of veggies. Overall a good experience. Note - 3.9% service charge for credit cards. We paid cash.

Nice little coffee shop with small town charm. The raspberry rolls alone are enough to make us want…read moreto go back. Great coffee. Staff was friendly and quick, even though the line was near the door we didn't wait long for our drinks and goodies. Good variety of specialty and classic coffee and bakery treats. Highly recommend!

Great drinks and friendly service. The only coffee shop in this small town but also excellent…read morecoffee.

I really like the steak omelet with hash browns and wheat toast very good servings. The service is…read moreright on the spot. I plan on going back thumbs up Bill H

I had passed this place several times while visiting Decorah. We popped in before the Church crowd…read moreand got a booth right away. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The menu wasn't so overwhelming you couldn't decide. I ordered the French toast platter with bacon and hash browns. It was a pretty standard French toast breakfast. I enjoyed it and had more than enough. The code was hot and good. I eyeballed the pies on the way out , next time! My son said his breakfast was really yummy. His pancake was the size of the plate. Very enjoyable famiky friendly place. I will return, as it was tasty and reasonably priced.