This morning marked my third visit to The Dandy Lion. From my experience, many restaurants can be…read moregood once. Being consistent is what differentiates good restaurants from great ones and this one meets said criteria. We ordered the house made cinnamon roll to split and it was delightful. Pillowy soft with a sweet icing. For the meal, I ordered the Breakfast Sandwich with sausage (as I have the other two visits). If you're wondering what you should order, refer to my last sentence. There's limited seating so I strongly recommend joining their online waitlist before you show up as it is a hot spot. You won't find friendlier staff in the area. The Dandy Lion is truly a gem.

Stopped by during lunch rush and scored the last available seat at the counter. I was served by…read moreCole, who gave me excellent service and fast arriving food. I had the French Toast with the house fried chicken - delicious! Lovely Ped Mall gem with an old school diner flair!

Great joint to get breakfast brunch or lunch. My friend and I sat out in the patio. Umbrellas…read morehelped with the sunshine. The service was great. We went around lunch time on a Tuesday. My friends drink was delicious- I think it was a watermelon lemonade. I was regret not getting it but then I ordered the affogato and it was so good! Our egg meals were tasty

*CELIAC / GLUTEN FREE REVIEW…read more The owner does note that this place is not safe for those with cross contamination / celiac and unfortunately I did take the risk and don't feel great after. I got the GF pancakes and asked for them to be cooked in a separate pan, explaining I had celiac / a gluten allergy. They nodded like that was possible but I did still get sick. If you're not celiac, they're great! Lots of naturally GF options, just not GF and safe from cross-contamination. No separate fryer or cook space on the grill.

Honestly for me I prefer this place more for their breakfast than their food. They have a very good…read morebreakfast menu that I'm always willing to make a drive to this place to get it. I have never had a bad experience here and the employees are always nice and quick to get the thing you need

Absolutely best breakfast (kitchen sink omelette) in Eastern Iowa ...maybe all of Iowa. And Ben…read morewas fantastic!!! Thanks Ben, we'll be back!! Food, service and ambiance...all excellent!

I've been to Blackstone numerous times but this is the first time I've felt compelled to leave a…read morereview. The Chimichurri Steak I had last night was absolutely amazing. Steak cooked (med. rare) and seasoned perfectly and the chimichurri sauce was out of this world. The service was, and is always, really good. But that steak? Next level.

The food was fine, it's a bit im between your average burger sit down restaurant and a fancier…read morestyle place.

Great atmosphere, very kind staff, and amazing food! We were able to get seated right away on a…read morebusy Sunday. The macchiato was the best coffee I've ever had. The biscuits and gravy were delicious.

A little bit of a wait but worth it! Food was great! Mo burger and the Kitchen fries with bacon jam…read morewere fire!!! Nice atmosphere! Server was great and attentive!! Highly recommend!!!

They instantly treat you like family when you walk in! The large windows make it cozy while still…read morefeeling connected to the energy of Main Street. Everything we ordered was delicious! I definitely recommend the buffalo chicken wrap!

Stopped in for lunch with my husband and we shared the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich with fries. The…read moresandwich was delicious and the fries were crispy and flavorful. We enjoyed our lunch and will be back for breakfast! Service was great and welcoming!!

Best breakfast in the area! We love eating here and have enjoyed each thing on the menu we have…read moretried. We love the relaxed atmosphere and great service. Everything is always as ordered. The food is genuinely top notch and at a great price. I personally love the Hemingway eggs Benedict! It is a must try!

Rolled into Bluebird Café in North Liberty when it was packed wall-to-wall, fully expecting to grow…read moreold in the booth before my food came. Instead, my bacon cheeseburger showed up so fast I barely had time to scroll TikTok twice. Juicy, cheesy, and that bacon? Chef's kiss. Busy or not, these people know how to hustle and feed you like you're the favorite child.

Tried coming on a Saturday but the line was very long and slow. I came back on Friday around noon…read moreand got a cinnamon roll to-go which was immediately ready and there was only 1 person in line ahead of me. It did not disappointment! I put my hand next to it for comparison. It was huge and filling! The frosting was also delicious, almost a maple flavor to it. It was room temperature so after about 10 seconds in the microwave, it was warm and gooey. One of the best I've had and well worth the price (around $5)!

Stopped in to grab a couple of coffees, a scone and a cinnamon roll. The Encounter Cafe is…read moreliterally across the street from our hotel, so this was a no-brainer if you're looking for an upgrade to the complimentary powdered eggs and overused waffle machine offered by the hotel that your staying at. The space itself is large and looks to be separated into two halves. I entered on the one side, ordered at the counter, just like you would at any coffee shop and waited. This place serves a full-service breakfast as well if you're looking for something more substantial (eggs, panini's, pancakes, etc..). I was just here picking up and bringing it back to our room. The coffees were fine, but there was only one gentleman working the counter, and he was a bit overwhelmed. He forewarned me that he had 4-5 drinks ahead of mine, so I ended up sitting there waiting for about 15 minutes for our two drinks. I wasn't pressed for time today, but if I was, this would've been an issue. I ordered a raspberry chocolate scone and a cinnamon roll. The scone was delicious. Not too sweet and was definitely made this morning. The cinnamon roll was delicious as well, but it was extremely sweet. To the point where it hurt your teeth. It would also have been better if it were warmed up. Lastly, they gave me this big cinnamon roll in a bag without any napkins or utensils?!? I had to stop at the free breakfast at our hotel to get a fork, knife and some napkins. So kind of a mixed-bag at the Encounter Cafe. I would give it another shot and try some other things, but it didn't blow me away.

We really enjoyed Maxwell's at the Merrell. Both dinner and breakfast are very good. The chef is…read morewonderful. This is by far hands-down the best restaurant in Muscatine, Iowa. My travel companion had a cold and we were able to ask for a home remedy. They were gracious enough to give it to us. The home remedy is a teaspoon of cayenne pepper and a shot of milk. Ambience is clean high and priced right.

Highly recommend if you're in the area!…read more I was in Muscatine for work and we stayed at The Merrill and am so glad Maxwell's is right in the lobby. We travelled at the end of January and after a long day of travel and many delays due to heavy low fog, we were definitely excited to have a restaurant right in the hotel. There is a parking lot across the street and a parking deck behind as well so there is plenty of parking. The restaurant is located right in the lobby and also has a full bar. My coworker and I were dying for a drink and some food after a long morning. The bar has speciality cocktails, but also a full bar, wine, and beer. You can check out their speciality cocktails, wine, and beer lists on their website as well as make reservations. For food, my coworker and I decided to share a few appetizers. We ordered the Brussels Sprouts, Wings (1/2 Honey Sriracha, 1/2 Ginger Scallion), and the Baked Goat Cheese. They were all DELICIOUS! The flavors were great and the portions were as well. I've never had goat cheese before and it was so amazing I couldn't stop eating it. The sriracha wings were spicy, but not overwhelming. Later, some other people met us and we ordered the shrimp tacos which were also very good. The next morning we also had breakfast and I ordered the Omelet which comes made-to-order and you can choose 4 different additions. It also comes with potatoes. All delicious. Additionally, the service was also great as well! If I'm ever back in Muscatine I will definitely plan to return.

Located across the river from Maine St, this quaint old house turned restaurant is worth the stop…read more There is on street and public parking available. I would recommend making reservations as it was consistently busy. We opted for seats at the bar to avoid an hour wait. This place is tiny, so it would not be ideal for large groups. It would be difficult to accommodate someone who could not navigate stairs (there are both stairs to enter as well as a staircase for most of the dining space). Servers were friendly and helpful, the right amount of attentive. The food came out quickly. They offer light lunch, brunch, breakfast fare, with specials, and baked goods from Lola. A popular special is a homemade pop tart, which has rotating flavors (today was blueberry with lemon frosting). We opted for French Toast, pork belly, and the country skillet. Everything was delicious and portions were generous. All around a great find.

Absolutely lovely place. Service was an 11/10 - she belongs in fine dining I swear. The space is…read morelovely and clean, adorable decor, and the food was stellar. Highly recommend their buttery soft frittatas.