We've been to Backyard Brew a couple of times. Staff is very helpful. The help yourself and pour by…read morethe ounce tap wall is a convenient way to try a good number of beers and they had beers from one of our favorite Des Moines breweries, which was great. We had a pizza in our second visit. It was good, but didn't wow either of us. Definitely a good place to hang out with pleasant atmosphere.

This place is a new take on the old sports bar…read more The sports bars I have been to have been a narrow assortment of appetizers and a few entres with a good selection of drinks to pair the food. To that point, this place is much the same. Where it gets better(in my opinion) is the wall of pour your own beer, cider or wine. They give you a RFID wrist band and you scan in on whatever drink you want, then pour as much or as little as you like. Everything is by the ounce, so you can try everything or stick with your selection favorites. Enjoy your fill of their rotating selection of local and not so local brew. The wait staff is great. Friendly and prompt. All in all, we were surprised with how well this place works. Can't wait to come back again.

$4 schooners and a delicious Charlie Boy? Totally…read more CASH ONLY It's a dive bar so everything is pretty chill. Service is quick. Charlie Dog is also great.

For years I have always enjoyed coming to Miles Inn. The Charlie Boys and schooners of 7up are the…read morebest because I don't drink alcohol. The service is very quick and friendly regardless of how many people are there.

I got bad service, I hope it's better next time, the beer is cheap and cold. And it's clean and…read moreroomy.

I generally hold a low bar for all restaurants and thus score them strictly. My complaints about…read moreKoldy's are minor. The place was in good condition and appeared clean. I got a bottle of cider, and a steak sandwich. The steak was good quality. The sweet potato fries were quite good and the coleslaw was excellent. It was nice to see a slightly wider choice of sides and entrees than the typical small town bar. Here's my gripes. The first bartender didn't even know they sold cider (in bottles). My biggest gripe is the sandwich. Although the steak was good, it was one piece. One, over-sized, piece on a bun. There was no way to pick it up to eat it, so I had to cut it up and eat it open-face style. Every steak sandwich I have had in my life (except for a ribeye sandwich) has been slices of beef, so you could, you know, bite into it and take just a bite worth. Other than a racist regular next to me, it was good meal. 3.5*. Would go again and get a different entree, and maybe avoid Friday nights.

A nice place. Service was some of the best I've ever had. Food was solid, but not the best. I will…read moresay that I think it is as good as I expected it to be, but I always hope it'll be better thus I am not leaving a 5-star review. Fried pickles spears with the rock n roll sauce were great. I wouldn't have ordered these except my server recommended them out of all the apps, so I went with that. Fried things at places like this usually lack flavor and are just salty, fried bar food. These had some kick. The rock n roll sauce was like a Mayo with Frito's Chili Cheese Twists, so they were yummy. Tilapia on wild rice was ok, but it's tilapia, so how amazing can it be, right? Broccoli wasn't too over cooked and it still had a healthy green color, so I was happy with that. And the fries were a tad greasy, but they came out hot and crunchy. I think if they let the oil drain off them a bit more under a heat lamp, they'd hold their crispness a bit longer. Oh, and it was an entire plate of fries, so portions were generous. Lastly, everything was served very quickly. The place wasn't super-busy, but it wasn't dead and I was happy about the timeliness. I ordered an app first then placed an order for my entree after munching on that. And I was out done in 45 minutes. Granted, I was eating alone, but still. If you enjoy meat, I highly recommend giving this place a shot. I am a pescatarian (mostly vegetarian) and I have a sneaking suspicion that their beef and chicken options have much more developed flavors.

Great food great drinks, great owner, great service! Will be making it our "go to" place when…read morewe're in Sheldon!@

Really awesome space in the middle of nowhere. Unexpected treat while I was driving to a friend's…read morehome in Minnesota. They have great coffee (and I suspect good beer, but couldn't try it while driving) and really friendly staff. They have an enormous space inside which I suspect is great for events but if you're studying or working you can just find a quiet area and lose yourself in your work.

This is my first yelp review I have ever written, for context bc I am not the type of person to do…read morethis. My small iced chai with outmilk and a pump of brown sugar was TEN DOLLARS. The person taking my order tried to upsell me at every step, not telling me what things cost and nothing outside of the drink was labeled anywhere. Like the price of syrup and the cold foam was not clearly shown anywhere. Again at every step, the person taking my order tried to get me to pay for a 20oz without telling me, offered me cold foam without telling me about the pricy upcharge. I was so convinced that i heard her wrong because that price for one drink is ridiculous that I paid it. Also I heard that the owner takes all the tips meant for the workers.

This place is amazing!!!…read more The Big Poppa is one of my top 5 burgers of all time!!! The smashed burger patties were grilled to profection, then top with a crazy breaded deep fried cream cheese,jalapeño & bacon disc with American cheese, lettuce, pickles, with a raspberry jalapeño sauce. The fries were amazing as well!! My wife and friend food was awesome as well. Our waitress, Miranda, was great too. She was very nice and offer opinions of food choices. This is always a plus as they have eaten there. This location has a good vibe. I would definitely come here to watch a game!!! If you are looking for good food, great service, or a cold beer you have to get in here!!!

You expect from a dive bar, except for the exceptional service! I came up for the tulip festival,…read moreand the weather was less than optimal, but the roadhouse saved the day with quick cheap drinks, pool table and jukebox!

Oof, while the promise of this divier bar in a small town seemed good on the surface, their prime…read morerib sandwich left a lot to be desired. Just imagine some shaved beef in an ungrilled hot dog bun and that's their prime rib...with a side of fries. Surface was fine, but we were hungry and it took a while for the waitress to take our order after dropping off the menus; so I wish they were just slightly more attentive to us putting the menu down and being ready, especially since the place didn't seem busy. I'd come back here again, but probably try more of their burgers/other items. The prime rib dinner item looked good, but only available on weekends, but their prime rib sandwich isn't a contender for the sandwich prize; but it will do if you're passing through.

Great food service and supports a small town business. They have great burgers and a phenomenal…read moreprime rib

My favorite place for pizza and apps. Honestly all the food is amazing for the price. Service has…read morealways been quick and efficient. Beer selection is , and I love their seasonal options. Beautiful interior and always clean. Love the people and this place.

I mean it's alllrright. Kinda overpriced pretty mid food but overall a pretty enjoyable experience…read moreI guess. Modern tavern vibes iykyk

This place is fantastic. The little town of Hull is very lucky to have a coffee…read moreshops/restaurant/bakery that could rival any of any of the big city's. The pastries are made with the best ingredients. The individual chocolate cake is incredible. It's a perfect companion to anyone of their coffee selections. My favorite is Raspberry Mocha and believe me it goes with anything here! The coffee tastes fresh, clear and smooth. Not too far from my freshly roasted coffee beans cup of coffee I have before heading out the door in the morning. The breads are great too, there are new varieties baked everyday. I did have one loaf which was under baked or perhaps not left long enough to let the gluten set. Speaking of gluten, they do not have any gluten free bread yet, but I'm sure that one will come along shortly. All in all a wonderful addition to the great city of Hull!

Last month Le Meilleur opened in Hull, Iowa. This place is a wonderful surprise in Northwest Iowa…read more My standard of living just went up! Thus far I've had San Francisco sourdough, buckwheat cranberry bread, cappuccino, café au lait and the house coffee. Both breads have had wonderfully crusty exteriors with just the right amount of chewiness and moistness on the interior. The sour dough was as good as any I have ever had - and I worked in San Francisco for a while. The coffee drinks have been perfect. The display case is full of gorgeous desserts, croissants, french macaroons, and more. The bread display behind had numerous types of breads. Not every kind of bread is made each day. I think that the sour dough and baguettes are made fresh every day. This place is an immediate favorite of mine. I can't believe there are not long lines - but maybe that will yet come. Please visit while it is still relatively unknown. This place should be a massive success! I want it to thrive and grow! The only downside thus far is that I do not yet have a line item in my budget for how much I would like to buy here.