My girlfriend and I have been going there for 4 weeks in a row.. wow:) It's so affordable and we…read morehave so much fun. The chicken tenders are sooooooo good. If you go after 7 on the weekends they turn the lights down and the lanes and balls look super cool! If a ball gets stuck or a child didn't have the strength to push the ball all the way down the lane the staff are very helpful retrieving the ball or fixing the issue. The arcade is a blast from the past. Star Wars, Jurassic park, Batman, air hockey and more games! Highly recommend:)

we meet in forest city with family regularly and go to the super bowl. Everybody has a great time…read morebowling, playing video games and air hockey. always well staffed and the pizzas are really good.

We are new to the area and have already found our go to place for coffee beans. We have tried…read morethree varieties and all were enjoyed. We took a bag as a hostess gift and it was well received. And the service is above and beyond. So friendly!

Holey Smokes: secret ingredient and all this was the best coffee I've had in the midwest. friendly,…read morefast service. I knew the secret ingredient immediately --Love-- In the words of The Terminator " I Will Be Back" Thx, Your friends up North

SO many choices...literally. Sandwich? Soup? Burger? Salad? Make up your mind, order at the counter…read moreand somehow they manage to find you in this little maze of an establishment. While the sandwiches we ordered were pretty standard fare (how could you screw up a club sandwich), what puts it to the 4-star rather than the 3-star mark is the soup of the day (sausage artichoke which is chunky tomato based) and the super friendly service. Expect to pay about $8/pp for your lunch with plenty of food to tide you over until your next meal (or the next day). Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options available. Mix crowd with the purple hat ladies who lunch, families grabbing a meal together, folks on break from work. A bit dark inside, but a nice job with the puzzle of tables for 2-, 3-, 6-, 8- groups.

The Hungry Mind is small locally owned and operated business. On the outside you may believe you're…read moreentering a pub but it's a sandwich shop. Immediately upon entering, our group of five was greeted and informed about their specials. I tried the half turkey and Swiss and soup of the day which was chicken and rice. Today was extremely cold so they weren't likely expecting a lot of foot traffic but they still delivered on the experience. It does take a little bit for the food but keep in mind it was one person doing it all. The food was delicious and everything was fresh. It is somewhat on the pricier side but the service and Ingredients make up for this. I would return if I pass this area again.

Not home made. Drinks weak and cheese is out of a can. I won't go back. Please don't waste your…read moretime. Plenty of other Mexican restaurants to choose from. Any of them would be better.

Either I was very Hungary or this place had the best chicken chimichangas I've had in years. Good…read moreprices and good food.

I think it's great that my first Yelp review is for my favorite restaurant on the planet. I love…read morethis place. I live in California but I grew up in Iowa and Pro's is a great bastion of the classic tradition of "loose meat" sandwiches that I grew up with. When we come to Iowa every year around July 4th, this is always our first stop for lunch. They pack their sandwiches until they are overflowing. The meat is really tasty. Try the homemade pies and the root beer. This is Iowa food! As a footnote, Pro's started out many years ago as a Maid-Rite which is where the sandwich tradition began. There are a handful of former Maid-Rites around Iowa that shed the franchise but still sell the sandwich and have retained the mom and pop restaurant feel that used to be there back in the 60's. Modern Maid-Rites are a bit more fast food oriented and standardized. I still like Maid-Rites, they are my favorite for fast food in the Midwest, but I seek out the old school former franchises wherever I can find them. The only other one I know about is the Canteen in Ottumwa, but I would love to find more.

Nice throwback diner spot for lunch! Expect a wait because everything is made to order. Nice Mason…read moreCity gem.

This is my second time coming here and upon walking in, it gave me the same wonderful vibes of my…read morefirst visit! Love the earthy, cozy, spacious decor and ambience. There's plenty of seating, and is a great place to work or come with friends. The bathrooms are clean, the bartenders are helpful and the music isn't too loud. They have flagship, seasonal and guest beers. This visit, I tried the hibiscus saison, one of their flagship beers and it taste like a true blue saison with a subtle and lovely hint of hibiscus. They have pretzels but on certain days a food truck is outside. If hungry, there's a pizza place right around the corner and they allow us to bring food in. There's also outdoor seating. Love this place and when we're in town, it's a must-stop-in!

Good beer selection. Reasonably priced and friendly staff. There's ample inside seating and a nice…read moreoutdoor patio. Plenty of board games to keep you or little entertained. Very enjoyable afternoon!

The verities of quiche are delicious. As well as their pop tarts, and various fresh baked goods…read more Having this in Mason is a positive for the community.

Every time I've been here, the lattes have consistently been amazing. Bold flavor, but not overly…read moresweetened like most places. You can tell they put time into making the ratios properly. Great espresso flavor. Even when they are busy with a line to the door, they are cranking out drinks quickly and still take the time to politely address each customer's individual requests. Something I appreciate in a coffee shop. Fresh baked goods daily and not a single one is anything but amazing. I've found myself sometimes coming back for a second later in the day. Great place to enjoy a coffee date, or get some much needed work done. Thank you Three on the Tree for being so consistently delicious!

A bit hard to find if you aren't familiar with Willowbrook Mall. Just go inside and walk to the…read moreend of the hallway OR go through the shoe store into the mall and turn right. Cupcakes are delicious and reasonable priced. Be sure to get there early in the day to have more of a choice - they go fast. Plan to go here whenever I'm in Mason City.

This cupcake shop inhabits a space in Willowbrook Mall on the end near the entrance by Pies & More…read more There's a great selection of cupcakes and a number of holiday themed (Halloween in our case) options. The unique flavors will delight any cupcake lover. We sampled vanilla, chocolate, and lemon varieties. The chocolate was the hands-down favorite. It was moister and had a richer taste than the other choices. Each cupcake has an ample dollop of frosting on top. The frosting was sweet enough without being cloying. If you are in the mood for a cupcake (or two) this is a good choice.