Excellent food, great atmosphere but a little pricey. All around good place. I recommend it.read more

The food is awesome. Especially the never ending fries. Homemade skinny fries. The burgers are…read moregreat and the desserts are awesome.Service was fast and all orders correct. We had a group of 10 people. It was a place our group likes to go!

Dinky is adorable. Really just needs some food while on a road trip. Not to far off the…read moreinterstate. One waitress, one cook. 50s style silver interior One page menu front and back. Breakfast to close. The omelet was bigger than expected. Toast came with it. Just a cute stop. Watch the hours. They are correct, closing at 2. Very friendly and we enjoyed it.

My husband and I stopped here on our drive through Iowa. Very quaint diner. Both food & service…read morewere very good.

Great place if you need a quick, grab and go breakfast. The biscuit sandwiches are amazing. The…read morehomemade biscuits are to die for! Sit down breakfast is available, too. You can't leave without trying the fresh, homemade scones.

The Filling Station is a gas station, an extra stocked convenience store, a breakfast/lunch food…read morecounter, and a tables inside and out to enjoy your refreshments and the view. Gayle and I stopped in today after reading about it within some "48 hours in Ames" article. I ordered a brisket grilled cheese sandwich, while Gayle chose a similar one with blackberry flavoring. We split a can of Guinness off the convenience store fridge, and then sat outside for our street and car wash view. We had nice shade on a not too hot day and took the opportunity to hang out bit after we finished our meal. This was a tasty and pleasant experience of good value overall.

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $25 04/19/2026 Another chance to experience one of our favorites this morning to use up a gift card and meet a friend visiting from Brazil. As has been the case on each of our visits, the food and atmosphere were off the charts. The service wasn't quite as prompt this morning as what I've become accustomed to, but the experience was still great. Best of all...I saw that they now have a daily Happy ("Flocktail") Hour everyday before they close - and it is a 50% Off special - so now I can add them to HappyHourDesMoines.com also!! Today, my wife ordered the Chicken Fried Steak and a Bloody Mary (see pictures) - and with all of the new items on the menu, our friend ordered the Smoked Corn Beef Hash (see picture) and I went with the Healthy Hatch Tacos (see picture). I swapped one of my tacos with our friend for 1/2 of his hash, sampled my wife's Chicken Fried Steak - and can assure you that you will NOT go wrong ordering any of them, as all were absolutely delicious!

Terrible service and mediocre food.The hostess was clueless. There were several…read moretables outside yet we waited almost 30 min. And this was after we waited in line to get on the waiting list, just to be told to scan the QR code, to put ourselves in the waiting list. What?? I finally had to ask for the tables be cleaned so our party of 10 could sit. The waitress didn't bring some drinks, food was wrong and disappointing. They kept telling us they were short staffed but that just sounds like excuses. The two waitresses outside were not busy, it was manageable just unorganized. Too bad, it looked promising but when someone has to do your job (asking to buss tables, looking high and low for silverware), that's bad business.

Great food. Great service. Great environment. Also very affordable. There are many cool and classic…read morepictures on the wall.

2.6 After many years ago eating here regularly when we lived…read morein NE Warren county, we returned for lunch today. The place looks great and the server was fantastic. The food, the food was not fantastic, not good, not okay even. If you have ever wondered what prison food is like? Do you ask why your grandfather has stopping eating his nursing home meals? Really this was a very disappointing reunion with food that is subpar in every way. Too bad, Warren county deserves better.

Great food! Homemade everything! It's been an age since buffets were a thing so we were surprised…read morewhen we walked in Ham, prime rib, fried fish all fantastic! Desserts that bring back memories of my childhood...there are so many choices it's kinda impossible to have it all lol but my goodness, it's so delicious you can't help but try! (You can also order from their menu, I saw an impressive looking cheeseburger on a nearby table ) The staff is efficient and super friendly! Evenings can get busy but they keep the food refreshed and there's no significant wait. We were traveling through the area a couple of years ago and kinda stumbled upon this little spot since we were staying nearby. We never miss it now when we come back!

It's like Golden Corral 2.0, nothing gourmet or home cooked…read more Possibly refried or warmed over?. Pretty much out of the Sysco or Ben E Keith box reheated places on the steam table for the Goy. You serve yourself just like the sign says "family style, serve your damn self".

This might have been the best brunch ever! This place was an almost nonstop line for an hour, but…read morestill got people through line, seated, fed, and cleaned up after in no time! It had a nice modern feel and clean bathrooms. We had a group of four, and 3/4 said it was the best (Monte Cristo, Brunch Burger, and Club Sandwich) they ever had. We drove an hour (55 miles) to try it, and wont hesitate to come back!

The staff was super friendly and welcoming. The price for the freshness and size of the portions…read morewas well worth it. Went on a sunday morning so it was very busy due to no other stores in the area being open. The only thing we had to wait for was the food being delivered to our table took a little longer than usual. You will need to talk louder when having conversations due to how many people fit in the space. I also got some of the canned cream soda. It was so good i went back and bought 2 more cans before i left.

This place is just wonderful. It has a calm and cozy atmosphere and vibe when you walk in. The…read morestaff are warm and welcoming, ready to help. Now, I love a good breakfast and brunch place, especially when it isn't a crowded chain place. This place fits that bill. It is a local place with two locations. The menu is brilliantly "evil" making it extremely difficult to choose just one dish to try. They all look amazing and delicious, so of course, you will need to visit more than once to enjoy all that they have to offer. During my visit, I tried their cinnamon roll pancakes with eggs and bacon. Oh boy are they incredible! The pancakes just melt in your mouth, full of flavor. The eggs were a classic standard of scrambled eggs and the bacon I ordered crispy as I like a good crunch. My companion ordered the Hobo Scramble and just loved it. She made sure to take some home to enjoy for a second time. All in all, I enjoyed my experience and look forward to my next visit and delicious meal.

Had to be in Ames and wanted breakfast before heading home. They quoted us a 25 min wait, we…read morewaited about 40...no big deal because it was a Sunday after church. Menu is expansive and everything looked good. I chose the mile high omelet and a smoreo pancake as an upgrade. Omelet was ok...pancake was good, very rich. Two breakfast with an upgrade and our bill was just under $50. Server was great and offered her suggestions. May try the Ankeny location in the future, but not something I left thinking "that was so good"

Food was good but we waited for over 2 HOURS after being 1st in line about 30 minutes and other…read moreparties having come in after us getting seated before us. Very disappointing.

The food here is just delicious. Even the things that I try here that are out of mu comfort zone…read moreend up being tasty! If you like coffee be sure to try the Honeybee (hot or iced)! Service is usually stellar and the location is fairly convenient with lots of parking (in the back too!) My only complaint is that my friend I go to the restaurant with who is in a wheelchair due to mobility issues has to park in back and roll all the way around the building. Its fine on a nice day, but sucks if its extra warm or super cold. I know this isnt the fault of the restaurant, but the building owners . The ambiqnce is fine, if its busy it get a little louder than I'd like. Maybe some strategically placed sound dampening tiles? I get the industrial look, but with the concrete floors, its a bit of an echo chandler when itw busy.

Such a cool vibe and amazing food Great menu and mimosas…read more Have been three times never disappointed

Stopped by Eggs & Jam for brunch and had a good overall experience. The atmosphere is definitely…read moreone of the highlights--fun, modern, and different from your typical breakfast spot. The concept is creative and makes it a nice place to meet up with friends or family. The service was phenomenal. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything we needed was taken care of throughout the meal. As for the food, it was good but nothing that really stood out. Everything was prepared well, but the flavors didn't leave a lasting impression or make me eager to order the same dishes again. It's a solid brunch spot if you're in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way just for the food. Overall: Great atmosphere, outstanding service, and decent food. Worth trying at least once for the experience.