The best hometown restaurant in Marion. Food, service outstanding. Staff is hometown Iowa. Breakfast and lunch only. A can't miss experience

My wife and I stopped in to the West End Diner while running some errands on a Saturday morning. The location, building, and atmosphere of the diner are very unique. It feels like you are eating in someone's home. It is also surrounded by little shops that we meandered through after our meal. Despite having a strong uniqueness factor, the actually food itself was nothing special. My wife went for standard breakfast fare (eggs, bacon, home-style potatoes, and toast) and I went with a chicken caesar wrap with chicken and wild rice soup. We could have easily made the same food if we ate at home. I'm glad we gave this place a try, but we probably wouldn't go out of our way to come here again. read more

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One of the best stops in town. I have never been disappointed with the food no matter what I order here and they are all so friendly. My go-to is the Northern Montana scramble. Great atmosphere in a historic old home with lots of outdoor seating and shops. read more

West End - Iced Coffee sitting on a counter in front of a nice window view with some modern art and a wooden West End sign. - Cafes Near Me - Marion, Iowa

Cute little diner that we found for brunch while in town for a wedding. Very warm and friendly service. Outside was perfect weather for sitting on the patio. We were recommended the breakfast hash. Was a little heart broken that the biscuit and gravy was only served on the weekends. 10/10 would recommend in you find yourself in Cedar Rapids. read more

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One of the best breakfast burritos I've had in a while. It was HUGE. Could have easily split it and still been full. It comes with a delicious piece of cornbread and jam. Cute spot with plenty of outdoor seating and lots of shopping close by to check out while waiting for your food. The staff was so sweet and welcoming-- checking on us several times outside and our water glasses were never empty. read more

West End - Classic Breakfast Burrito - Cafes Near Me - Marion, Iowa

This was a nice surprise on a road trip. I had a ham and cheese on croissant. Simple, but absolutely a smash hit. I really enjoyed it and it was enormous! My 2 dining companions had chicken salad. One had it on toast and one had it on a croissant, both loved it. The service was order at the counter and they bring it to your table. The owner was running around bussing tables and checking in with guests. The location is basically a house. It was a good dining experience and it was a nice clean place along with a clean well-maintained bathroom. Definitely a must try for lunch! read more

The kind service at West End is unmatched! It really feels like you are visiting the home of a friend. Go for the Sherwood Forest burrito, the garlic spread is delicious! read more

Not only were the staff all very kind, the food was AMAZING. I enjoyed the breakfast sandwich, my husband had a breakfast burrito & the kids had the pankcakes. The key lime pie was the best I've had. The house is cute! We ate outside on the patio area, which would be really fun to see at night or when the other shops are open. read more

Food is average. Nothing special. Over easy eggs were more medium than easy... self service for water and coffee. Service was adequate.

Always delicious food, no matter what we order! Super friendly staff - LOVE Sheila! And their coffee drinks are always great! We love going here! read more

Such a great breakfast spot in Marion. I had the croissant breakfast sandwich and it was delicious and filling for under $7! Tons of options for coffee and tea lovers, as well as those looking for other options. The inside is cute and has plenty of seating, and there is outdoor seating for the warmer months as well. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you, but everyone was super friendly and checked in on us often. Stop by for a drink or a yummy breakfast! read more

Everything is perfect! The service is great and the food is fire! Nice that you can sit outside also!

This diner has a cheery barn/farmhouse ambiance that's perfect for breakfast or brunch. I had the Santa Fe Breakfast Burrito which is easily big enough to share. It's stuffed with eggs and chorizo. On its own it could use a dash of heat. After grabbing some hot sauce from the condiment table it was perfect. The cornbread with jalapeño berry could also have used more heat, but the cornbread is moist and delicious. During noon rush parking is scarce but find-able and in warm weather the outdoor seating is lovely. The service was fast for as busy as they were and very friendly. read more

Did lunch on a nice sunny day and were able to sit outside which was really nice. Place was pretty busy but service was quick. I did the Reuben sandwich with coleslaw (which is mayo-based but very light) and it may have been the best Reuben I've ever had. Perfect ratio of bread to meat to kraut to 1000 island and I will definitely have that again next time we are in town. Owner is also very involved and polite, came out to check on us. Great experience and lunch, recommend to anyone. Tip planning ahead, super tight on space inside so if you have a group more than 4ish may have to spread out but well worth it. read more

This place is truly such a gem... I've been a few times with family and have had a fantastic experience each and every time! First, the food is fantastic. This is one of the best places to get breakfast/brunch fare in the Corridor. My favorites are the flavorful scrambles and the decadent brioche French toast! Second, the coffee drinks are delicious. The strength of the espresso is perfect and the "fancy" drinks have just the right amount of sweetness. Third, the atmosphere! The diner itself is very home-y and cozy with a great "neighborhood gathering place" feel. Friendly staff and locals make this place's energy just plain fun! Fourth, the shop! Wow, what they have done with the surrounding area of the diner is truly exemplary! I love visiting the adorable little stand-alone shops after my meal! It's so great to see so many locally-owned retail spaces in one place! read more

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Food was great and came out in a timely manner, service was great as well. kind older lady said to me "Wow! you ate you're waffles quickly, you sure must have been hungry" and I said " Yes ma'am I was and the waffles were good". ambiance of the restaurant was very warm and welcoming. I really enjoyed my strawberry waffles. read more

West End - fresh whip cream and strawberry waffle - Cafes Near Me - Marion, Iowa

Visiting from out of town, a pleasant surprise. Nice relaxing atmosphere and the sandwiches are great.

I went to checkout West End (a Marion Cafe/breakfast spot) for breakfast. I ordered a Breakfast Burrito served with cornbread and honey, along with a Screwdriver drink to start the morning off. The service was exceptional and the staff was so kind and friendly. I really liked their variety of unique breakfast dishes. I also really loved the decor and serene atmosphere inside as well. The restaurant was very clean also. I will definitely return!! What a neat place!! read more

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Cute, homey, friendly, reasonably priced, delicious. Adding more to get 85 characters

Legit probably the best breakfast burrito I have ever had! I got the classic burrito. The lady working while I visited was super sweet and attentive! read more

West End - Classic burrito. - Cafes Near Me - Marion, Iowa

Quaint yet modern! Love this new cafe in Marion and cannot wait to visit on a Saturday morning for breakfast and coffee! Today we stopped for lunch. The special was meatloaf, potato salad, beans, and a dessert for less than $8. My mom opted for this and loved it! I did half a salad (Greek) and sandwich (French dip) for about $8 as well. Mine was very delicious as well, but I wish I got a little bit larger of a serving of salad... it was a very small amount. Overall, great new place in Marion! Cannot wait to sit outside in the summer on the patio! Update: tried West Side diner out for Saturday brunch - loved sitting on the patio and enjoying coffee with a delicious breakfast! While waiting to order the "order area" was a little chaotic - people crowding around each other and servers trying to go in and out of the door... almost too tight of a space to do ordering. Otherwise my burrito was delicious - eggs, cheese, spinach, mushrooms, pine nuts, and cheese! Also loved the side of cornbread with strawberry jam - sooo good! Cannot wait to see this diner grow! read more

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Excellent drinks and breakfast burritos! If you're looking for a delicious breakfast or brunch with a turtle latte to hit the spot, you've come to the right place! Service is friendly and the ambiance is casual but fun read more

West End - Cafes Near Me - Marion, Iowa

Overall loved West End. You walk in and order at the counter. The water and drip coffee are self serve. The outside patio is dog friendly. The french toast was fabulous. Also highly recommend the yogurt parfait. read more

West End - French toast - Cafes Near Me - Marion, Iowa

The food was an amazing and this diner right when you step inside it feels like home. The food came 5 minutes after we ordered it which is really fast. Plus the food came in large filling portions that I could barely finish. And the food was cheap. read more

Casual environment with outdoor seating. Limited service (order a counter & pay before served). Food served at table. Food was excellent & abundant: house-smoked brisket, hash browns, peppers & onion mix topped with an over easy egg & jalapeño corn bread. read more

The mood here was very cheerful and inviting. I loved the atmosphere and especially the patio seating. When you get here you go in what actually looks like the back door. There are signs to tell you to come in there but we missed it as did the people in front of us. You order inside at a counter space with a too small area to wait your turn. The menu is on the wall and I need to get my eye prescription updated because it was very small to read while you wait. 6 of us ordered in groups of 2 and 4. Our food arrived in random order. In the time it took for everyone to be served, four of us were already done eating. We had to ask for about 1/2 of the food. Our drinks didn't come at all until we asked about them. The food was great! The coffee drinks were unremarkable. The Bloody Mary was good and we'd have ordered more if we had been served one earlier. The food and the patio would bring us back if the service were better. I'd highly suggest that it is time to move from an order counter to table service. read more

Great food. Loved the Brioche French toast with pecans and bacon. Quaint little renovated home to cafe with a nice dining area outside adjacent to small shopping village and pavilion. They also offer various coffee choices in pseudo Starbucks style. read more

Great service, amazing food and coffee, fun atmosphere- I highly recommend! It is small and can be difficult to find a table during peak hours but we've been lucky both times we've gone. read more

Friendly people. Excellent fresh food with lots of choices. We often stop on Sunday after church. Kind of feels like a restaurant you'd visit on vacation. read more

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Great little breakfast and lunch place in Marion. A must try. Food is excellent and the atmosphere is very rustic. Has an outdoor patio with a few little independent shops. They just built a pavilion for weekend events. Definitely worth a try. read more

Great breakfast & coffee site. Nice and quiet for that morning coffee in a modern decor with friendly service. read more

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West End opened earlier this month and my wife and I couldn't be happier, as we have been yearning for a brunch place in Marion that is open on Sundays! Our thoughts from our first time in this Sunday: 1.) The atmosphere is comfortable. Converted from an old house, the original wood floors and nice big windows are extraordinarily pleasant on a chilly fall day; 2.) The coffee and latte selection is very good. My wife and I both had Chai Lattes, which had good flavor and nice creaminess; 3.) The food was tasty. We both had their breakfast burritos with some corn bread on the side. It was plenty of food, and was prepared with high quality ingredients. Although, we appreciate the use of compostable materials, it was a little odd to receive the food in to-go containers while dining in; 4.) The staff and the owner are very nice. As soon as we walked in and were politely greeted by the barista, we felt well taken care of. We also chatted with the owner a bit, who was very personable and talked with us about her vision for the cafe diner, and what she was thinking going forward after having been open for just a few weeks now. In addition to being a great brunch spot, we already can't wait for next summer when their outdoor patio space will be open! They developed a great outdoor seating area where they are planning to serve beer and wine. They also do lunch, and I can't wait to swing in to try that as well! So, if you couldn't tell, I am pretty pumped to have West End in Marion, and if you haven't been by already, I highly recommend stopping in to check these folks out! read more

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I love this place!!! To survive the pandemic should say it all! My favorite things are the brisket breakfast skillet and their tuna sandwich on sourdough. I love the ambiance and the whole concept of the separate shops. This place is what Marion has needed. I hope they continue what their doing! read more

I had a small salad and a bowl of macaroni and cheese. Lots of veggies great blue cheese and the Mac was delicious. Such a wonderful setting I would have loved to go into the shops next door but they're only open on the weekends bummer for me read more

Very good sandwiches & salads at reasonable prices with appealing outdoor covered dining area in addition to the interior dining. Easy to order online & and have food delivered to your car. read more

Amazing little diner. Atmosphere a 5, coffee a 5, and the French toast a 5. Definitely going to be our new coffee spot!

Really popular breakfast/lunch spot with all of the style and indoor/outdoor seating. Coffee was good. Food was better.

Literally there is nothing not to like about this place. Good food, good service, really cool building and location. I would go here every day if I could! The breakfast hash on the weekends is fire and all bread items are good as well! read more

The food is fabulous, staff is super friendly, and atmosphere is cozy with a good hum in the air.

The food is so great, it's so filling but I couldn't stop eating. The staff was so friendly, the second I walked in I could tell it was going to be good service. Everybody should try this place, it will become a family favorite in seconds. I suggest the breakfast sandwich it is fantastic and really lives up to its name. read more