A place where you are greeted with a warm hug and a smile. My food was served very quickly hot and…read moreexactly what I ordered, and the pricing is very good. I will continue going there as much as I can. Thank you to the waitresses for making my experience the best that it could be.

Service was great and the staff friendly. The place was clean though outdated, but the ambience…read morewas pleasing especially if you're thinking "country diner." The food was just what we were looking for. Hot breakfast with a decent variety, affordable prices, and food I didn't have to cook! Breakfast made for this Mama, is a dream come true! The food was nothing too special, but it was good and met our expectations. If you just want a hot breakfast better than fast food, you're going to be taken care of here. Village-Inn-esque without the pies. We will be back next time we're in town.

ambiance was of a small townbar. Parking lot was kind of tight. The entrance is also kind of…read morehidden. More of a local spot. From order to table it was only 20min. Food quality was like bar food. Everything seem to be bought premade the soup taste like powdered concentrate appetizer just wear average size sandwich was average size pasta was a little bit smaller than most other places. The was average but not impressive. The customer service was good in a pinch. I would go back if I had a choice I wouldn't probably.

We are locals and Wacos is our go-to place for good food at an inexpensive price. It's not fancy at…read moreall but it has that small town feel that has its own charm. We like to order the senior special with salad, entree and dessert. We've been there several times and service is always friendly.

They are open again! Enjoyed hot beef and French dip sandwich…read more Very pleasant staff who aim to please.

still open as of 12/07/2023 but not for long sad times as…read morethey are closing the hotel Ottumwa and going to change it to a retirement home. on to todays food! just after 12:30 pm prime time Tenderloin! just over 20 bucks for 2 with drinks. pretty quick to get the food out. nice breading! perfect lunch sized. yup we are going to miss this place!

The people, the food and the owner are amazing if you want really good food and a good atmosphere I…read morewould go to the cafe and I also would go to Toby's other restaurant at the square amazing!!

Food is excellent and staff is super friendly and always checking on you. Prices are good too.read more

We went there on a Saturday night to celebrate a birthday. Our group of 11 had a reservation and…read morewere quickly seated. I dropped a star because the menu has about stayed the same and they were out of one of the chicken dishes and it was only 6 PM. Our birthday gal wanted a simple pasta and they really don't just have that. I had a portobello fries and a hot honey chicken sandwich and both were very good. They were still tasty the next day. Hubby had a pork chop - - and it was delicious just like he remembered. The bread bowl is good and they graciously brought you more. A waitress was good - - she kept the children in the group full of!! It was a nice place to celebrate

Three of us had dinner on a week night. We started with the portobello fries…read more I had the white bean and collard greens soup. And then the fall salad The Portobello mushroom fries were amazing!! Crispy. This is a must order item! I was thinking about them days later! The fall salad with salmon was delicious and a large portion! the side of broccolini fulfilled my green requirement for the day! The panini looked amazing and I want to try it next time.

Wednesday 04 march 2026 Noonish…read moreYea hungry for salad So off to bench warmers for noon snack Pretty busy! That is kinda a good thing at least folks are out for a good meal All of the good stuff on the salad bar Wednesday is wing day I forgot to get any Couple of soups out and more on request They did make a personal standard crust crab ragoon small pizza for us.. Lol not the same crunch as the full size thin but I ate it anyway! Lol $15 total all you can eat out the door with tip. Yea I will try to update more on this place soon.

Food was hot and delicious. Homemade ranch. Service was amazing. Passion was a great sever!read more

Visiting Pella for the first time & while wandering spotted this Cafe…read more Couldn't decide what to have but spotted the Combo appetizer and it had my name all over it! Fried Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Cheese Curds and Onion Rings. Came out quickly and piping hot. Wonderful flavor and definitely hit the spot.

Everything about our lunch here was fantastic- our waitress was cute, friendly and efficient. Our…read morefood was so delicious. My Berry Salad, Corn Chowder and Portabello fries were all great! We will definitely go back when we are in Pella.

Yummy smash burger! Good cook!! The servers were tidy and on point. The drinks were good they were…read morenot skimpy on the booze. The crowd that was in there that afternoon was a crowd that I would hang out with. altogether the place was clean, friendly, fun and me and my three friends enjoyed ourselves.(maybe a little too much). we also like the smoking area that was outside, and it was even clean. me and my friends would highly recommend this place. #Memorial weekend, 2026.

You should go when the owner Steve P. is there. He's a funny, outgoing character! Food is good,…read moretypical bar food like burgers and Midwest style sandwiches. Bloody Mary is fun. Service is pleasant and fast. Place is kept clean. Can get crowded, loud and a bit drunk but is generally well controlled.