Sadly, this marvelous little throwback cafe on a small town Main Street in Midwest America is no…read moremore. Has been closed since 2023. A sad casualty of modern times. April's is missed and fondly remembered for the better times.

Best small town diner I've ever been to!!! Great food and you simply can't beat the prices!!!!…read moreFriendly environment and the owner (April) is in the kitchen cooking nearly everyday working with her staff, you just don't see a work ethic like that anymore!!!! Would definitely recommend!!!!

Always the best breakfast in town with the best service as well! Make sure you're hungry!read more

This tiny diner is fantastic. You wait in line, then seat yourself at the next possible table (they…read morealso have a few counter stools). There's an open counter with the grill behind, and the guy cooking was super busy when we were there on a Saturday for brunch. They serve all day breakfast and diner food, and it's exactly what you would hope for and expect from such a place. Huge portions, great food, great service.

Solid breakfast in small town Iowa. Very reasonable prices & great service. Coffee was a light…read moreroast, great flavor & waitress kept the cup full. Seriously a place reporters should go to interview Iowa farmers about solving the world problems. Seems everyone there was fed up with Trump. Booth & tables were clean- just what you'd expect at a great little roadside eatery.

Jody was amazingly friendly. Food was awesome. It's always clean and with an atmosphere of…read morewelcoming!

I will be honest the outside of the building gave me pause as we parked. But, walking inside it…read morewas like walking into the set of CHEERS. The environment was wonderful. The cook (everyone called him 'Kevin') was so sweet to the two young women working - it's clear they work well together. The food was wonderful, we were asked about what brought us to town (clearly obvious we weren't local Probably by where/how we parked) but we were greeted, waited on and wished well as we left as if we have been coming for years. Great atmosphere where they know their regulars well, call them by their name and serve wonderful food.

Had pretty high expectations after reading other's reviews. Service was friendly and attentive…read more Food was overall good. Ham and cheese omelet was very good. You can ask for hashbrowns crispy which I liked. Pancake was disappointing. Menu says fluffy but it was flat and thin. My son said biscuits and gravy were ok. Waffles were thin but my husband enjoyed his. They serve Pepsi products.

Great find at unbelievable prices. You can't eat cheaper at home. Eat access. Great breakfasts and…read moresandwiches.

Mediocre and overpriced - breakfast was over 20.00 each should have been 15.00 each…read more Place was empty Service was OK

Awesome place, friendly staff Preserving a historical…read morelandmark. Worth a visit. Amazing desserts

After two years, now reopened on Tuesday and it was so delightful to stop by and enjoy lunch. The…read moregrilled tenderloin and fresh made raspberry pie were delicious. They feature Millstream soft drinks. My appreciation for all the volunteers!

Five stars isn't enough…read more While visiting Oelwein for family business, I stopped into MA & PA's Diner for lunch. The food was excellent, and the famous square pancakes absolutely lived up to the hype. After I returned home to California, I realized I had accidentally left my clip-on sunglasses at the diner. I expected they were gone forever. Instead, the staff found them, carefully packaged them, and mailed them back to me at their own effort. That level of customer service is incredibly rare today and says everything about the kind of people who run this restaurant. The meal was delicious, the atmosphere felt welcoming, and the hospitality extended well beyond my visit. If you're passing through Oelwein, make this a stop. Come hungry, order the square pancakes, and enjoy a little taste of what "Iowa Nice" really means. Thank you again to everyone at MA & PA's Diner for your kindness and exceptional service. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Iowa.

I was on RAGBRAI and Ma and Pa's Diner was in the ending town. It was recommended by our shuttle…read morebus driver. The food was great. I was with three other RAGBRAI riders , we all loved what we on. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, omelette, and baked cod. Worth stopping in if you're in town. If I'm ever back in Oelwein, I would definitely go there.

Loved my lunch at Grace's Place. Great burgers, perfect service, cool vibe. They treated me like…read morean old friend. I'll go back again for sure.

Great hometown flavor. Delicious noon socials. Awesome sandwiches. Super friendly staff. Highly…read morerecommend for friendly food with family or solo.

One of the best stops in town. I have never been disappointed with the food no matter what I order…read morehere 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.

Cute little diner that we found for brunch while in town for a wedding. Very warm and friendly…read moreservice. 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.