The food was absolutely amazing. We would highly recommend this place to anyone. The burgers were delicious with the fresh beef. And the buns were grilled. The fries are exceptional with a light coating on them. And I ordered the deep fried mushrooms with their homemade ranch, which were both very good. We shared a piece of the butterscotch pie and it was also very good and I don't even like butterscotch. Crust was light and flaky. The service was excellent. Our server was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Online pictures made the interior look kind of sterile but once you're in there, you feel like you're in a cute little café. Great experience all around. read more

Fantastic experience. Everyone was very welcoming and helpful. I got the full rundown on the owner raising his own beef for the restaurant. If you have never had locally grown beef, it makes a difference. I went with my go to patty melt with fries extra crispy. I added chili to my fries which is not a norm for me. I did not love the chili but I think I was distracted with my fries getting soft, logically, but I did not think ahead. The patty melt was amazing! Pricing is normal for these days. Overall atmosphere perfectly small town, food wonderful and service very good. I've included several pictures of the menu. I think anything on it would excellent. Right off interstate 35 and easy to jump back on. read more

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Perfect laid back atmosphere. Farm decor, very open, lots of seating . Food was great. Service very kind and attentive. Will return and recommend you should pull off of interstate 35 for this farm find!! read more

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The food was amazing! The Denver Omelette was so filled, I could not finish it! The staff is so friendly and attentive. We will definately be back! Highly recommend you stop here! read more

The Barnyard Restaurant - Country style setting, right next to an RV park. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Decatur, Iowa

So, let me start by saying at first my waitress seemed attentive but after taking my order she was too busy to do anything but bring my food. I had no silverware, I was never asked if I wanted more coffee, or even how my meal was. In fact, she never came by my table again. Other staff were friendly and attentive but not the young blonde gal waiting on me. Pricing was acceptable and the food was average but I don't think I'll be coming back. If you're a local they seem to care but other than that you're on your own. read more

We stopped here on our way home to stay overnight in the RV Park next door. This is quaint midwestern diner adorned in Oak furnishings and great breakfast deals. My wife had a chocolate chip pancake which she said was good. I had the special which was 2 filet mignon steaks, 2 eggs, hash browns, toast, and coffee for $15. Holy cow, what a beautiful spread for that price. The food was great and the ambiance was very homey. Great little spot. read more

This was an amazing spot that we fell upon during our trip back home to Texas! My husband had the daily Special which was ribeye sandwich, tator tots, cold slaw and dessert. I had the Patty melt with a side of corn nuggets. Best I've ever eaten and all homemade. We were told the beef is also local. You could tell! Lots of homemade pies, fried pies and cinnamon buns. Can't praise the food or service enough. Lots of friendly locals as well. read more

Great hot dogs and cow patty's Meat prices are very reasonable Staff friendly Clean country flair seating read more

The sandwiches at this place are very unique and a tasty alternative to just a regular hamburger. The service is great!

Beef was rancid and smelled horrible!!! Chicken strips were so small they looked like nuggets. If you have a choice to go anywhere but here, don't go to this horrible restaurant!!!!!!!!!! read more

The best burgers ever!!! The meat is the we have had!!!! The staff are so friendly & helpful!!! The food was fresh & hot. We stayed at the RV park next door & decided not to cook so glad we didn't & we found this gem. read more

Stopped here for the first time on a weekday during lunchtime. Why is the parking lot not packed? I ordered their special - country fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and desert. The food was served quickly and the chicken fried steak is super crispy! While the gravy is just ok, the meal is delicious! And a piece of chocolate cake for dessert is wonderful! I will definitely come back here. read more

Loved the down home feel! Took our college kid for breakfast after moving her in! Wonderful baked goods and the service was wonderful!

We had pretty high hopes based on all of the great reviews, but overall it was just kind of average. Pictures in the menu would be helpful for those unfamiliar with the menu. My wife thought she ordered a burger but it came out open faced covered in fries and a ton of cheese sauce. Not what she expected and she didn't care for the excess cheese sauce. My burger was good but the side could use some work. Overall, if we were in the area again we wouldn't mind stopping here, but we wouldn't go out of our way to do so. read more

Clean! Delicious & kind staff! Will be back if ever in the area! Even knowledgeable about the menu items!

Stopped by here for a quick dinner at 7:30pm and this place did not disappoint. Their special mushroom Swiss burger was so good. All their meats are from a local farm. If you're looking for fresh local diner this place is it. read more

The Barnyard Restaurant - Mushroom Swiss burger and fries, so good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Decatur, Iowa

Stopped by here on our way back from Big Barn Harley in February. Nice country atmosphere inside! The food was amazing. Good portions & fair prices. The service was great. Fairly confident it was a family owned. Also, if you like quilts, they have those for sale too! It's was definitely worth the stop. read more

Fresh food, some home grown, relaxed atmosphere...We will definitely go back. Wish they would've had steak on steak night .

The food was really good,the staff was very friendly, can't wait to see how the new renovations turns out! Grits would be a great add to the menu white and yellow. Maybe a pie rack to display y'all's wonderful desserts. read more

We just had the barbecue beef sandwich with baked beans, and blueberry cake. Delicious, good service, clean bathrooms. Not far from I35.

Nice spot just off the highway good staff and good food. Love finding places like this :)))

We enjoyed stopping for breakfast. Great for people in a budget and good food as a bonus. Staff friendly. Good size helpings Wonderful food Local meat Looking forward to come back for the meatloaf burger. Unfortunately, they were out of steak which we were going to take with us. They also have 10 options of local made pie!! read more

The Barnyard has the best breakfast! I had an omelette and my husband had the hash brown bowl. Oh my goodness! DELICIOUS! And beware, you'll have plenty of leftovers for tomorrow! Great place and friendly service. They also sell frozen steaks and other cuts of beef. We took home ribeyes and they were fabulous! You'll be glad you tried The Barnyard! read more

We were traveling through today and happened to stop here for lunch. Get service, fast and friendly! We ordered the lunch special and it was great! It even came with dessert. If you love home cooked meals, this is the place to go! read more

If I could give this place a quarter of I would, my family and I (3 adults) had to wait 40ish minutes for food to show up. My food and my moms weren't warm in the slightest. It seems like if you're a local and a regular they treat you way better and your food will arrive much faster. The older guy with the glasses didn't do jack-shit, while the younger lady with black hair did almost everything. read more

Open everyday 7am till 8pm except Sundays. Great home cooking and breakfast is awesome! They sell frozen beef ribeyes and fillets. We bought some last week and they were great and stocking up tonight for trip home to Texas. Taking ribeyes to Texas is like taking sand to the beach but this beef is raised and processed by Barnyard owner and are over the top good. read more

Good food for fast service lunch. Hamburger was good. Onion rings well done. Server was not very friendly or personable.