This was really good, the place is way bigger than I thought and they get busy but keep things…read moremoving. Great service, always kept the coffee and water full. The plate o got was huge! Biscuit, gravy, hash browns, eggs, sooo good.

I have visited this cafe on multiple occasions. The staff are always kind and friendly and the…read moreservice is always good. They have a large menu to choose from and it follows traditional diner food.

Visited for the first time today. I absolutely love diners and especially those with a retro vibe…read more Ordered the Patty Melt with Fries and it was delicious! The service was attentive and everyone friendly. I will return!

One of the better breakfasts in the Des Moines area. Hashbrowns are really good and crispy, eggs…read moredone perfectly.

Such a fun place to eat! Seated rather quickly, it was the tail end of breakfast on a Saturday…read moremorning. Coffee is quite lovely! It's so smooth and velvety. The Supreme Skillet was absolutely perfect! Add gravy. Bacon cooked just right too! Everything was just fantastic! It's like an old diner, either a juke box, claw machine, bright lighting, terrific food and excellent service! I really need to make this a regular spot for us!

In the year since we moved to Altoona, this is our favorite place. The staff are consistent and…read morefriendly and quick to bus tables. They are calm when it gets crazy and seem to always be smiling. I've had the chili burger, steak sandwich a few times, the hot ham and cheese, and the tenderloin. Their seasoned fries are so hot and crispy. There are daily specials, and the food is made in-house as opposed to microwaved pre-made food. I believe the owner is named Mark. He cashes people out and cooks. He's very passionate about his business and has every reason to be. We love supporting this business and highly recommend it!

Since the new owner took over DON'T GO HERE! Unless you want to pay $36 for 3 loose meat…read moresandwiches! I asked for 3 loose meat sandwiches only. $36 please. I was like I only want 3 not 6. The girl, who was new was yeah that is the total. Then after saying I only wanted the sandwiches and not the basket I said, holy smokes good thing I only got the sandwiches! She then told me it didn't matter it was the same price! I said fine then for that give me the fries that go with it. She then said that makes it $42 for 3 sandwiches and 3 fries. I was like that isn't the same price. She said yeah fries are a dollar extra!!! So what comes with the basket, I asked? Just homemade chips that don't hold up well for take out. Bonduarant can't and will not accept a place that charges for cafe food like this! Close it down and give the Fareway more room! $36 worth of Fareway steaks are so much better! I know that prices are going up, but give a person the chance to go cheaper with less of an order. Do not try to charge every person $14 that walks in for any ordrer they make!

The food was good. I had a tenderloin and would have another. Sad part is it's in a store closed on…read moreSunday so they can't be open. Will be back again.

Very friendly staff that greet you, Quality food at very affordable prices, same delicious classic…read moreIowa loose meat sandwich they've been serving since the 30's. Quiet small family dinner setting.

Good food. Good service. Fun diner on a Saturday for lunch. We stopped there on our way through…read moreGrinnell. Guys had the loose meat sandwiches & said though tasty, not as good as Maid Rites. My tenderloin was good. Friend had small order of nachos & said they were fine. The loose meat is just like the sandwich meat. You add your own salsa. Fries were hot & crispy & onion rings were good as well. Good place for a quick lunch--reasonable prices.

Party of 2, 10am Memorial Day. Clean and fast. We, locals, should really talk about Hy-Vee…read morebreakfast more. It's the best breakfast option in Altoona. Biscuits & gravy, slam dunk! Thick cut bacon, rye toast heavily buttered to toasted perfection. You place your order at the counter and pay, they'll give you a numbered table tent and bring your food to your table. Did I mention fresh squeezed orange juice? I'm not sure about the tipping situation, so I did leave a tip. Bartender/server, did coke on over to check on us a couple times and they do clear the tables. However, you retrieve your own refills.

Breakfast has always been my favorite meal and by breakfast I mean eggs, hash browns, bacon or…read moresausage. Sometimes both and when it's cooked by someone else other then Nova or myself. Make no mistake Nova can cook her ass off and when it comes to spoiling me she is undoubtedly the queen. "Are we gonna have breakfast or are you just gonna walk around the house all day in your panties wearing your crown" "Baby Im still hurting from last night. I'm not hungry either. You just go out for breakfast? Ive got a ton to do around here anyway. You go." Its not often she turns me loose in the world on my own but when she does I try to take full advantage of it. Nova actually worked at Hy-Vee a long, long time ago. It was one of her many jobs right after we relocated to Altoona from Kansas City. My buddy Scott met me there a few minutes after I arrived. He sat down and said... "Thinking about God or the concept there of. A being, an energy , a vibration, a collective of all of the above which is beyond the supernatural and the natural simply cannot be defined by either supernatural or natural means, or at all." "Dude, its way to early for your psychedelic third eye bullshit. Just order breakfast" We both ordered the Good N Early, Scott went scrambled, I went over easy. Scott got a Michelada, I went with a bloody Mary. I've said it many times before. Cooking over easy eggs is an art that few can master. They did ok. A little over cooked but actually acceptable. It's a good breakfast in a pleasing setting

Between Iowa City and Des Moines leave I80 and drive into Grinell and dine at the Prarie Canary…read more Worth the 5 minutes. Vietnamese spring rolls made by Matayas (the owner? and our waiter) mother were delicious. Our simple fare was perfect after a long drive but there were more complete meals on the menu. Sunday with a homemade blondie and a flourish wrapped things up!

We celebrated my nephew's graduation at the Prairie Canary which seems to be The Restaurant in…read moreGrinnell. It was quite happening the night we were there, as I imagine a lot of people were celebrating graduations. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip, shrimp and brussel sprouts to start, and I ordered the steak frites for my entree. Everything was delicious, and we were all very pleased with our meals.

Ownership changes have hampered this business to a degree but the food is good, the service is slow…read morebut the ambiance has improved.

The food is good, but a lot is very off putting when one of the owners gets very nasty when you ask…read morefor milk in your coffee, or your grits, or if a side item in a meal can be purchased on its own, etc. Gave the place several chances. Will not return. Avoid this place at all costs.