We stopped in for a seasonal latte and added an order of biscuits and gravy. Both were homemade,…read moreextremely generous portions and delicious. One of the best coffee drinks I've ever had-high quality beans, freshly ground and flavorful but not too sweet start to the morning. Greeted by several members of staff, all of whom were smiling and more than willing to talk about their local suppliers and favorite items on menu. Everyone we met (including patrons) were the epitome of Iowa nice and we found this a really pleasant place to stop in. Cozy, warm location, very popular with locals, and comfortable seating. This, like several places we visited in Harlan, is a hidden gem run by people who truly care about the food and service they offer.

Good breakfast and a latte. Service was ok. We had never been there, it would have been nice for…read morethe counter gal to greet us and give us a little info about where to order etc. We were at the wrong end of the counter, didn't see the sign but there were menus in a pile so it looked like a good place to start. The young guy that delivered our food was great and answered our questions. He was friendly. Large space and lots of comfortable seating options.

**A Great Time at Downtowner in Atlantic, IA!**…read more Downtowner in Atlantic, IA, was such a fantastic spot for a family meal! The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, perfect for hanging out with loved ones. The food was delicious. Plus, the service was super friendly and made us feel right at home. Whether you're local or passing through, Downtowner is a must-try. We'll definitely be back for more!

Walked into the Downtowner around 8am on Saturday and the place was filled, which after talking to…read morethe waitress was normal. I just needed to put in an order to go for my mom and I before she put me to work at her office, helping her organize. She sent me on a mission for snapple diet peach tea (from the grocery store) and breakfast from here. She told me she wanted the omelette with gravy on it. So with my mission started I grabbed the tea from hyvee then headed to the downtowner. So the downtowner is on chesnut, which is like Atlantics main street area. Its cute, chic, and has the old buildings all along the street. It was easy to find parking, most everything on chestnut is closed at 8am. So it was easy to tell where the downtowner was if you didnt know where to find it. The downtowner is on the main floor of an apartment building. This apartment building looks like a 1920s hotel. The building has been taken care of and still looks like it has all of the accents. Right in the doorway of the downtowner is their daily special, and their coffee bean rug. A waitress came right up to me and asked what I would like. I told her I needed a minute though. I had never been there before but my mom had. It took me all of 4 minutes to decide and the waitress was right there to take my order. She said it would be about 15 minutes because the hashbrowns take longer. My mom wanted the downtowner omelette and I ordered the vegetatarian omelette. Both come with a side of hashbrowns and toast. We both got cheese on our hashbrowns. I told her I would wait outside the door since it was busy and there was a bench that looks like it was a church pew at one time. It took exactly 15 minutes to cook and put everything together and the waitress brought it right out to me. I paid and the total was around $18 so worth it and very comparable to Palmers breakfast on Ingersoll. The waitress even added jelly packets to the order which I was grateful for since I forgot to grab them from a table on my way out. My only dislike is that they buttered both sets of toast after they had cooled down so the butter did not really melt on it. The downtowner is also one of the few places in town that caters. If you want good food. Order from here for catering. The service staff is great, friendly, and on time. My mom has had the downtowner and hyvee both cater, and the downtowner won hands down, and I dont just mean for taste or quality of food

My wife and I stopped in for breakfast after a night at Lied Lodge. It's a cute small town cafe and…read morenot much else is open in the morning on Saturday. There was only one waitress working and she didn't make us wait too long and was friendly enough. My wife had the biscuits and gravy which was really excellent. They sure know how to make a good biscuit. I had the special, which was a bagel breakfast sandwich, which was pretty good, definitely generous on the bacon which I appreciated. All in all, it's exactly what you'd expect and it's a good stop if you want a home cooked breakfast with some country flavor.

We stopped in while camping this weekend for breakfast. Hubby got the French toast special and I…read moregot biscuits and gravy. It's ones of my favorite breakfast items and it was a delicious. The biscuits were fluffy, but held up to the thick sausage gravy. The flavor was so good and lacked nothing. I also ordered a hot chocolate and it was phenomenal. I have been trying hot chocolate all over Omaha and this is in the running of my top two.. I will drive to the Downtowner just to get a cup of this delicious hot chocolate, it was that good. It's only about 45 minutes away. Perfect for a nice evening ride.

So good! I stopped in around 1:30-2pm for lunch. Busy but still had a great atmosphere and wasn't…read morechaotic. I ordered a matcha mint chip frappe, Monte Cristo panini, and a blueberry scone. The frappe was to die for! The Monte Cristo panini was on sourdough bread and strawberry jam, with honey ham, and provolone cheese, topped with powdered sugar. And the blueberry scone while I was hesitant to try because of the purple frosting on top, I would say it rivals the scones in Williamsburg Tanger Outlet BP bakery, which is really hard to do. Pro: fast friendly service. Great food. And interestingly delicious drink recipes Cons: Is only open till 4:30pm during the week and 2pm on the weekends

Sweets sweets and more also food too great people work there also need to be open moreread more

Food was nice, Qty big portions, Clean place inside and outside. Server had pleasant. I love…read morethey're bakery. I ordered a sheet cake with fresh strawberries and placed a certain way, on the edges, inside layer. She stated she never had made one, but was willing to try and make it. Boy, I was greatly surprised. She did a FABULOUS job. I tell everyone about my experience. My family only buys from Robins Nest. Thank you, will definitely come back .

I came back to Clarinda for my Uncle's funeral and discovered Vaugh's is now Robin's Nest…read more It has the same small town homey feel. Everyone was friendly and my order was quickly brought to my table. I ordered the Farmer's Skillet and was not particularly impressed but I take blame for not reading the description. It need eggs. I should have gone with my gut instinct of The Lion Tamer. I recommend this little spot.

Hometown cafe at its finest. Not fancy but that's the way we like it. Fast service. Friendly…read morefaces. Coffee was hot and fresh. Food cooked right in front of us. All fresh and hot. Simple family spot. Very happy here.

Great food everytime we stop for breakfast. Fun small town diner feel. Try to stop everytime we are…read morepassing through Perry. Customers and employees are very nice.

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

Love this place. Stopped by between Des Moines and Sioux City and had a deliciously disgusting…read moremeal. Everything was yummy and so unhealthy. Garlic cheese ball and tater tot poutine? Amazing. The tenderloin was massive. And the broccoli cheese soup was a star. Tried the peach pie as well which I thoroughly enjoyed. The wait staff was super friendly and the ambiance was exactly what I was hoping for, a quality local establishment. Throughly enjoyed it.