We enjoyed it. Staff was friendly. Way better than your normal diner. Food was good. Prices were…read morevery low. Outdoor seating and felt like you were stepping back into time. Adding it to our rotation for future visits.

Food was amazing, it was hard to choose what to get but everything was delicious. The Pancakes were…read moresuper big and fluffy, the Omlet was the best one I've ever tasted, and the French Toast was great. The workers were super friendly, it was a very good environment and experience.

Be sure to go on the days they have cinnamon rolls....absolutely wonderful!! Also beware of over…read moreordering. Everything is absolutely supersized. My husband and I could have easily shared one breakfast, the portions were so generous. Nice vibe, AND DON'T FORGET THE CINNAMON ROLLS!

Was in town with my wife on business from California and we were looking for breakfast. There were…read moreonly a few cafes listed on Yelp but we saw this place while driving through town and decided to stop. It is definitely the place where the locals get breakfast! Lots of older folks gathered for coffee and breakfast. Exactly what you would expect in a small farming community! My wife and I both had the Bargain Breakfast which was two huge pancakes, two eggs and bacon or sausage. It was about $9 I think and was plenty of food with the big pancakes (I had blueberry pancakes for an additional $1.25). Pancakes were the star of the show. As my wife said, they were some of the best pancakes she had ever had. Perfectly cooked and not too dense. If we were ever in town again we would almost certainly come back to see what the locals were up to!

In the many years I've been to downtown Spirit Lake, the side streets off Hill Avenue have been…read morelargely ignored (with exceptions). But during our visit this month, Javi's (Breakfast) and The Cauldron (Dinner) made our dining out list on this same street. The Cauldron certainly has a "witches brew" vibe, plus episodes of Adam's Family running on the big screen (with the sound off). It's mostly booth seating inside, plus a bar, and a huge table in the middle. One bonus is that I ran into a High School classmate (plus Wife and Daughter) here as they were walking out the door. Gayle was amused and wondered how I recognized him so fast, with my response being that I just knew. The only "Opportunity for Improvement" to note is that the food was a little slow coming of the Kitchen. As far as I could tell, there were 4 people working here, 2 in the Kitchen and 2 serving customers. And with an almost full dining room, they were busy. And we weren't in a hurry in what was basically a nice "date night". The food was fabulous, ending with cherry pie a la mode and starting with a French 75 for Gayle and a very nice Porter for me. I chose the Ember Skewers, which was a great choice, along with their salad. Gayle enjoyed her "Field and Fire" (Hanger Steak with trimmings) and a nice glass of chardonnay. The menu itself is relatively limited, but with more than enough to keep things interesting. We only come back to Spirit Lake once a year, and the Cauldron will be on our list the next time we're in town. Best wishes for a continued successful business.

Main Street Spirit Lake IA is definitely experiencing a glow up and getting so many great…read morerestaurants and shops with updated façades. This is the latest restaurant to hit the scene! The Cauldron is such a unique restaurant with a menu offering everything from gut healthy pressed juices shots, to house made cocktails, to coconut poached salmon! The house made pita bread for these wraps were delicious. I would have liked the flavors to be a little more bold. However, I know that the Midwest tastes might not be fully ready for that. Ha ha they fully leaned into their vibe and I appreciate that they took the time to make the space their own and think about everything from decor to seating to the menu. It is a new restaurant and they are still finding their footing, but I'm excited to get back there again!

Delicious food, very clean building and super friendly staff! The bacon cheeseburger pizza was…read moredelicious!

You know me I rarely give five star reviews unless I find something amazing…read more Friendly peeps excellent customer service Super clean The coffee and food is amazing Don't tell them but I drove all the way from Des Moines just to review them It's in a small town but if you are close check it out I'll be baaack lol Enjoy

This is a hidden locals diner. It is not fancy. There owner is friendly with some sarcasm. The food…read morewas fresh well prepared food. Great omelette and cinnamon roles. The outside almost looked closed. The inside has cute decorations.

A number of Midwest towns have a Bud's-like Cafe. They usually open very early, and is where a…read moretable of citizens, uniformed services folks, and the occasional out-of-towner gather to discuss various subjects and "rule the world" over coffee, eggs, bacon, and hash browns. I've been here, including dragging Gayle once in the early AM. This is also where our family gathered with a local pastor to plan the memorial service for our Mother. For a community gathering place like Bud's, the food is almost an afterthought, although I've always appreciated a good breakfast. And if you look closely against the North outside wall, you'll see my growing up nickname scratched in. That's where paperboys (like me at the time) waited within a now gone covered stairway for Mike Reynold's Thunderbird to appear and issue copies of the Des Moines Register for delivery.

TL; DR: Great place for food and drinks as well as a good late night spot!…read more Great spot for the Turkey Club! The drinks here are amazing! Solid martini, traditional Negroni, classic Old Fashioned, Prickly Pear Marg, and mini beers all hit the mark. They also bring out complimentary bread for dinner, which is a nice touch. I'd love to come back and try more of the menu. Heads up that it turns into a busy bar scene later in the night, so keep that in mind depending on the vibe you're going for.

A place I've gone to and will always continue to go to year after year!…read more As this restaurant is only open 3 month a year I always look forward to going! Food is absolutely amazing. I recommend starting out with their calamari or the Italian nachos are truly one of a kind. Their fish is so fresh and their Tuna is always a go to item for me as well as their desserts are always scrumptious. The wait staff is nothing but the kindest people and so attentive. I love eating both inside and on their patio on nice days. Please note this place is never empty and always packed so be prepared to wait a little bit but it is always worth it. Reservations are almost a necessity on the weekends. An Okaboji classic and will continue to eat here year after year.

Well, great food, spot on service great atmosphere. We will certainly be back! This place is the…read morebest

We heard they had the best boasted chicken and it was very mediocre. The service was hurried as the…read morewere busy with not enough people working. We might give it another try.

Love that we have a drive through coffee shop that allows ordering ahead! You can pull up to the…read morewindow, get your items, and pull right around without having to wait in line. Such a time saver! The lucky charm latte is my favorite - iced with almond milk. For food you can't go wrong with the scones or the breakfast croissant sandwiches! The workers are always quick and helpful! They keep it clean and moving along! Great addition to the town!

I had a delicious coffee and a very friendly person that made it very close to closing. I will…read moredefinitely be back for more coffee there. Excellent place.