I hadn't been to Belucci's since the 1980s and was *so* excited to see it was still around! Finally…read moremade it back last month with my daughter on a Wednesday evening. Sadly, we were the only ones in the restaurant -- and it felt like not much has changed since the place opened back in the 50s or 60s. Same booths (I'm pretty sure), and not sure the last time they've been deep cleaned. The bathroom in particular was... rough. There's a really cool old jukebox that adds to the nostalgia -- but unfortunately, it was out of order. Would've been nice to sip on a beer while waiting (the pizza took quite a while), but just a heads-up: they only serve canned pop and bottled water. Now, the good news -- once the pizza finally arrived, it was **fantastic**. Classic brick-oven flavor, perfectly crisp, and loaded with flavor. We ate the whole thing even though we'd planned to save leftovers for my daughter and her roommate! If I lived in Boone, I'd absolutely order from here again -- but next time, it would definitely be takeout.

I just got a small order of cheese bread and 2 sandwiches and it was $35 and just sharing this to…read moresay the cheese bread was not what I expected...not good...immediately got sick after eating part of the sandwich that was partially burnt on one side....do not do it...not worth it!!!!

Boone County's best dive bar by far. Pay cash please, keep your politics to yourself and you better…read moreget a pizza while you are there. It is a dive bar, so drop your desires for the trendiest microbrew beer.

Every time we come to town we get pizza to go from Adobe. The supreme and the Ham and Pineapple are…read morejust great. Tasty bar food made fresh. The lady ringing us up is super nice. On a busy Saturday or football Sunday, there'll be a little bit of a wait but it is worth it.

We ordered a casey's sausage and green pepper pizza. It was very when they said it was going to…read morebe. The people were friendly.The whole experience was very nice. The pizza itself was delicious.

Good cookies! The smells are wonderful when you enter this place. See pics. They have lots of…read moregoodies for sweet tooths! They have lots of hot foods and subs made to order as well. Friendly staff. Family friendly. Plenty of parking. This is not an eat in facility. Clean. Marcydiner tantrum scale of 5/5-no screaming kids.

Terrible food, do not recommend Ordered two burgers- they…read morewere ok. One had a plastic flavor French dip had a strong plastic flavor and was a chopped steak with little flavor Pick three app tasted like old grease Boneless wings were two flavors mixed together. Over cooked Overall, $100 in food and most went into the trash.

When I'm in Ames visiting my 95 year-old Dad, he loves road trips and dining out with his kids and…read moregrandkids. Boone is only 18 miles away, which isn't much of a drive, but there are some interesting places to eat here. One challenge though, is finding a place where Dad hasn't previously visited. So on my Brother's recommendation, we tried Roosters last week. It's just off Boone's main street and looks more like a corner bar from the outside. It's actually more like a sports bar that happens to serve breakfast in the morning. However, I don't think that their bar and breakfast hours run together. Or at least I didn't notice any local fixtures at the bar. As an aside, I know a friend that did that, which turned out to be beer and donuts at 5 AM. CONS - Relatively slow table service. +/- Folger's Plus type of coffee PROS - Easy street parking, which is basically true anywhere in Boone. - Nice Community vibe with a local "Men's Club" meeting at the next table. - Good Midwest comfort food in large portions. - A relatively inexpensive meal. -

This is your typical quantity-over-quality kind of buffet, a place where you go for a filling meal…read moreat a reasonable price rather than for gourmet cuisine. My wife and I tried their Sunday buffet for the first time today and consider the meal a success, though it wasn't a special thrill. Although the name mentions pizza, we both thought the standout item was the chicken. I'm not sure how to describe it. It may be ordinary fried chicken, or it may be what I used to call "broasted" chicken as a kid. It looks like fried chicken, but the breading seems a bit lighter than one typically encounters. It is, however, very flavorful and tasty. There are also side dishes, including thick potato wedges and mashed potatoes; I had the former, my wife the latter, and I think I got the better of the deal. The pizza was adequate for a buffet but would not be the kind of pizza I order a pie of for a meal. One nice thing, though, is that when you order the buffet you are asked if you have a pizza preference, and then they deliver the first slice to you at your table and put the rest on the buffet. My bacon cheeseburger pizza was pretty good. I also enjoyed the garlic cheese bread, though it didn't rise to the level of the "smotharella sticks" at Jeff's Pizza in Ames. There's also a salad bar but I didn't get around to sampling anything from it. For dessert, there is one of those machines that you can get soft ice cream from (vanilla only, and no sauces or whipped cream to put on it) as well as "cactus bread" (sort of cinnamon flavored pizza crust) and both apple and cherry dessert pizza. I just had the ice cream. Next time I think I'll combine the ice cream with the root beer from the pop dispenser (soda pop comes with the buffet at no extra charge) and make a root beer float. Service is friendly but not always super efficient. When we first ordered our buffet I gave the guy behind the counter a coupon for 2 dollars off each buffet. When he told me the price I asked whether he had deducted the coupon amount and he said he had forgotten. So he prepared a credit card statement for payment and then I had to point out that the coupon specifically said it was two dollars per person, not total. He didn't know how to deal with this and had to consult the manager, who told him how to void the original charge and start from scratch. So, I wound up wasting about six or seven minutes getting this dealt with. He was nice enough, though, and quite apologetic. Bottom line: an adequate if unspectacular meal, and certainly worth a return visit.

I ordered ahead for carry out as it was the holiday and I didn't know how busy the restaurant would…read morebe. I was driving from out of town, so timing really was everything. Surprisingly it was not as busy as I imagined. There was a large party in the party room, sharing their holiday but the buffet was well stocked and staff was pleasant. My order was not ready on time. I waited what was to be "about 10 minutes " that turned into an actual 20 minutes and when I received my order and I got to the car I thought it was missing something so I went back inside only to be told it was completely the wrong order. I gave it to the guy who it appeared to be picking it up. Waiting another 10 minutes for my order the staff said "we gave you 2 extra pieces of chicken for your inconvenience." I spend $68 and waiting over 45 minutes in the restaurant to receive cold potatoes and cold green beans with 2 free pieces of chicken (the smallest chicken wings I've ever seen, btw) If there would have been another option in town, on a holiday weekend ...I would have left. The second star is because it was a holiday and the buffet patrons seemed pleased.

Great place. Food was fantastic and service was super friendly. Definitely recommend.read more

The food was very tasty. We loved the service. We didn't get any alcohol but enjoyed our time…read morethere. The atmosphere is nice

The best way to do pizza without all the work, and so much better than delivery - you choose your…read moretoppings and take the pizza home prepared, but raw. Get home, throw it in the oven, and you have FRESH, almost-homemade pizza that is yum, yum! Whenever I visit, I love to have Papa Murphy's! The chicken pesto is fabulous!

They have great soft serve ice cream and the machine is always up and running. The first time I…read moretried their pizza and calzones I was really pleased. The Scoobys(calzones) are great, if they are cooked all the way. The marinara sauce is surprising flavorful and thick. However, the staff is usually very unwelcoming. Occasionally I run into someone who is in a decent mood and they might even say hello. Last Sunday I spent about 50 bucks ordering online and I requested marinara and ranch dipping sauces for the cheese bread, scooby, 2 orders of chicken strips plus I asked for all the toppings for the pork loin to be put it a separate box to make they do not wilt and get warm. I called the store to confirm my request for enough sauce packets and napkins, lettuce, pickles and tomatoes on the side . The guy was rude, told me he didn't see my online order and hung up. I called back and asked him to make a note of my request so that when the order showed in their system he could make sure I received the sauce and napkins. But when the food was delivered I had no sauces, no napkins, 2 cold and wet orders of chicken strips, no toppings for the loin, which was soggy also. The Scooby was not fully cooked and the Friso Pizza was not even cut. They didn't even attempt to cut the pizza but they cut the cheese bread.....tried to call the store so they could make some of the items again and I was hung up on again.....

The lady at the counter was incredibly sweet and helpful during my stressful car troubles. Her…read morename was victoria and highly recommended she gets a raise!

What a special spot. Breakfast was amazing . Service by Sherri was outstanding. She clearly loves…read morewhat she is doing. I was at home here. Now the food. I had the breakfast sandwich which did not disappoint.. melted cheese, eggs and bacon on sourdough bun. Yummmmm. Husband had egg breakfast with toast and sausage and all was hot and delicious.

Sometimes the best breakfast spots aren't in the middle of downtown--they're tucked away waiting to…read morebe discovered. The Whistle Stop Café on the north side of Boone is one of those places. There's plenty of parking, and from the moment I walked in, I felt genuinely welcome. My waitress, who I suspect may have been the owner, greeted me with a smile, took my coffee order right away, and made sure I never needed to ask for a refill. Bonus points for serving it in a pretty cool coffee mug that added a little personality to the experience. The service was fast without feeling rushed, and the food was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. More than anything, though, it was the hospitality that stood out. It's the kind of place where you're treated like a regular, even if it's your first visit. If you're looking for a welcoming local café with great food, friendly people, and a memorable small-town dining experience, the Whistle Stop Café is well worth making a stop.