I love finding these Gems in small towns. Toads is super quaint. Very tiny, only three tables that…read moreseat two each. But the space is so amazingly eccentric, it's enjoyable to just sit and look around. The coffee is roasted on site, good flavor nice balance. The proprietor was just as eclectic as his shop, interesting and informative. Overall I gave this a 5 star rating for the atmosphere, the good coffee was a bonus. Huge fan of this place.

Don't be intimidated by the appearance of this place. I almost didn't go in but I am glad I did…read more The prices are a little high for a regular coffee but everything is made ground and fresh for each individual coffee on the spot. My medium has all the flavor and just a hint more. They nailed it. This is a neat little whole in the wall place that also sells books. My co-worker snagged one up for some reading later.

I really like their coffee and food. However, I just watched two girls, one making my sandwich and…read morethe other filling food containers, touch the food with their bare hands and no gloves on. Would appreciate it if they wore gloves while making food.

Medlar is a cute coffee shop on the Main Street in Spencer. We arrived early on a Saturday, within…read more30minutes of opening, so they didn't have everything ready but they got the operation up and running quickly. The coffee was great, but the best thing was the cappuccino muffin. We had to wait about 10minutes for the muffins to be ready, but that made these even better! The muffins fresh out the oven were the move. 10/10 quality. You should absolutely order a cup of coffee and a cappuccino muffin if they have them.

Always our go to in the Spencer Hospital. Thank you for being there. Coffees are always worth the…read morewalk (instead of the less appealing freebies), and it's great to have the options. No matter what reasons anyone might be in the hospital, take that little extra trip to Muggabeans.

This place was too hard to find Cuz it's in a hospital hallway. While the coffee was not stellar it…read morewas not over-priced..

Every time I have been there or go there, they are extremely slow. Took 10 minutes to make one iced…read morelatte. Besides that, the service is horrible. I have been to multiple Starbucks and this one is by far the worst I have ever been to.

Watching five employees work this stand was hysterical. New employees being trained. Some had…read morenerves of steel others were extremely nervous. I told one newbie it would get easier and the next day she smiled and seemed much more relaxed at her new position. Very efficient crew, we were here nearly everyday of our house hunting trip to Spencer. We will be back! Thanks gang for the fun experience! Great coffee too!

Be sure to go on the days they have cinnamon rolls....absolutely wonderful!! Also beware of over…read moreordering. Everything is absolutely supersized. My husband and I could have easily shared one breakfast, the portions were so generous. Nice vibe, AND DON'T FORGET THE CINNAMON ROLLS!

Was in town with my wife on business from California and we were looking for breakfast. There were…read moreonly a few cafes listed on Yelp but we saw this place while driving through town and decided to stop. It is definitely the place where the locals get breakfast! Lots of older folks gathered for coffee and breakfast. Exactly what you would expect in a small farming community! My wife and I both had the Bargain Breakfast which was two huge pancakes, two eggs and bacon or sausage. It was about $9 I think and was plenty of food with the big pancakes (I had blueberry pancakes for an additional $1.25). Pancakes were the star of the show. As my wife said, they were some of the best pancakes she had ever had. Perfectly cooked and not too dense. If we were ever in town again we would almost certainly come back to see what the locals were up to!

Normally big fans of Scooters but this location was something. We were overcharged $5 as the…read morewindow guy must have given himself a tip. We paid with a new gift card and he "couldn't" give us a receipt. I would avoid this location. Spouse reached out customer service who provided no response after a week. Well done young man, well done. Guy knows his game.

This is by far the best coffee in Spencer. I would 100% recommend any hot drink as a breve--it…read morebrings out the flavor. Also a great place to work.

I'm a transplant to Northwest Iowa, so when I discovered The Hen House years ago - with its…read morebig-city charm, gifts and home decor options in a small-town setting - I fell in love. I often tell the owners that if The Hen House ever leaves town -- I'm outta here, as welI! The Hen House is my favorite shopping destination in Spencer. I also love to bring my out-of-town company to experience it for themselves, because it's tons of fun! They offer amazing seasonal items, baby gifts galore (ear of corn chew toy is my favorite staple gift), house wares, kitchen/dining, funking jewelry, pillos, lamps candles. . . Oh, and to receive a gift card from The Hen House is like finding a little lump of precious gold in your pocketbook.

Love, love, love, this shop! What a fun specialty store and such a wonderful find. Cherry wine was…read morereally unique. The home accessories are wonderful. Will be back when we move to town.

Twisted Sips is one of our absolute favorite locally owned coffee shops. (Can you blame us for not…read morehaving just one favorite?) This little drive-thru gem is owned and operated by the amazing Bobbi Schmith -- a seasoned barista with a heart of gold and a gift for crafting drinks that hit the spot every single time. She's friendly, fast, and full of good energy, and it shows in every sip. The drinks? BIG, bold, and unique. We've tried everything from the Cadbury Egg Latte (pure Easter magic) to the Twisted Caramel Macchiato -- blended to perfection. They also serve up a full lineup of options: hot, iced, or blended... espresso or not. Coffee, tea, cold brew, Lotus, Red Bull, smoothies -- all the good stuff. And the food? Homemade breakfast sandwiches, burritos, and daily lunch specials that are actually worth going out of your way for. Everything's made fresh and served fast, which makes this spot perfect for busy families (like ours!) on the go. They even do fun promos -- like holiday giveaways, surprise discounts, and cheerful seasonal touches that make your day just a little sweeter. Pro tip: Check their Facebook page for daily food specials -- they change it up all the time, and it's always something good. If you haven't been to Twisted Sips yet, treat yourself. You deserve it. #TwistedSips #SpencerIowaEats #DriveThruGold #LocalLove #CoffeeWithHeart #SpencerIowa

Always something wrong with your order! Food is ok though I usually don't go inside so not sure if…read morethey actually get it right when you go inside.

Food is Decent, usually is old. However, Service is amazing. Most managers are Nice and resolve…read moreissues well, while there are a few that take things personally. The place is usually clean unless they are busy, completely understandable. Would recommend going here just during busy hours otherwise your food will be old.

Came in for a work dinner while in town. There was 8 of us. Very busy place & they sat us quickly…read more Service was super friendly and great. The drinks were very good. Appetizers & food was top notch. Everyone was super happy with their meals. Family friendly place with nice people.

Spencer, Iowa…read more During fair season we were looking for a nice place to eat. This was recommended so we went. Very busy place at 8 pm on a Saturday night. Many large parties but we were only two, so we waited only 10 minutes. Dining room has many tables with nice low back chairs. They are pleather with a soft cushion. A few tables line the walls with booths/chairs combo. The downside are the black paper napkins. I wish they were cloth. The menu is broad from salads to hamburgers and of course seafood and steak. Each entree comes with a side salad and choice of side. You can select from french fries, mashed potatoes, baked potato, mac & cheese, and more. The salad is nothing more than spinach mixed with iceberg two cherry tomatoes, and one slice of cucumber. They come in a chilled aluminum bowl. Hate eating out of aluminum. They should consider changing that to chilled plates such as those at the salad bar. The dinner rolls come in a basket with a napkin, prepackaged butter, and a side of what look to be cinnamon butter. I ordered the fisherman's platter which had fried shrimp, fried clam strips, and fried cod. I chose to have mac & cheese as my side. The cod was excellent. Thick, moist, and cooked to perfection. The shrimp were butterflied. Both the shrimp and the clam strips were inconsistently cooked. Some were done and others were soggy batter. The macaroni and cheese had a light creamy white sauce. It tasted fine, but didn't have any exceptional flavor. My husband ordered the prime rib. It sits on a bed of au jus. He really liked that idea instead of having to dip it. He said the meat tasted very good. He ordered a baked potato with his meal. I ordered a raspberry shanty beer with my meal. It was a draft beer. Very refreshing, very delicious! Our waitress was kind. Did not know much about the menu and had to keep asking questions from the kitchen. That is not a problem for me, and better to check than be wrong. The entire wait staff seems to hurry, and I often saw them running. I appreciate the willing to get things done and their quickness, However, I am certain they can be much more efficient without running toward the kitchen. Be aware if you pay by credit card there is a fee to do so. Try and bring cash so you don't incur that extra cost. I would for certain come back to this restaurant. I give this restaurant 4.5 stars.