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    Flip ’N Jacks

    4.3 (64 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Vanilla iced latte
    Misty D.

    Stopped here on the way back to Omaha after a work trip. Oh Em Gee it was delicious! Service was great - waitress suggested the strawberry French Toast after I tried to order the pineapple upside down pancakes (they don't make them anymore) & the suggestion was spot on. It was clean & there were rooms & rooms of tables! Nice place for people to meet, talk & enjoy the food.

    Food - Omelet , The Butcher, grilled house potatoes, multigrain bread.
    Braden W.

    The other food pictures brought me here and it did not disappoint. This location is right across from Adventure Land Park so i imagine during that season it can get busy. If i ever stayed @ Adventure land you can be sure i would be coming here to get everyone fed! The building looks like they started out as a pizza hut and highly modified it. The interior is super bright and welcoming. On our stop here clear from Indy in one shot this was a very comfortable restaurant to unwind in. I will probably make it a regualr stop on my trips.

    Anna G.

    The restaurant had a cute decor and customer service was good but the food was disappointing! We ordered the usual breakfast eggs and bacon and also corn beef hash... the flavor was just not what I like but that's me... the potatoes were hard, cold and the seasoning was not what you would expect of a breakfast potato..A simple seasoning of just salt and pepper would've been great. The pancake tho I have to say was good.. soft and fluffy.... If ever back in town I might stop by for the pancakes..

    Biscuits and Gravy with Cheesy Grits

    Stopped for breakfast. Service was fast and friendly. Nice tables and booths with a homey atmosphere. Had the biscuits and gravy and they let me substitute cheesy grits for potatoes. The B&G were standard, after seeing what other people at the table ordered in wished I had gotten the crepes. Big menu with lots of options. Cafe drink selections too. I got the Con Panna and highly recommend it.

    Him  Cinnamon French Toast. Me  Ay Caramba omelette.
    Michael M.

    My son and I eat here every Wednesday morning... at the butt crack of dawn. Like, the sun isn't fully committed yet and neither are we. Him Cinnamon French Toast. Me Ay Caramba omelette. He orders like a kid who knows exactly what happiness tastes like. I order like a man who needs protein and hopes the coffee hits fast. Staff is friendly, food is consistent, and it feels like our own private breakfast club. Great atmosphere. Five stars. We'll be back next Wednesday. And the one after that.

    Funky Monkey Crepes
    Kelli R.

    This my favorite place for breakfast in Ames and now my favorite in Altoona. You can not go wrong with this place. Whether you are looking for savory or sweet they have the perfect dish. The vibe is small diner but on a big scale. Everything is amp'd up a little on the dishes. I did the Funky Monkey crepes. Two whole bananas wrapped in delicious crepes and then covered with Nutella. Delicious. The side of bacon was very generous. The service was excellent. I'm excited I no longer have to go all the way to Ames to get their delicious breakfast.

    Did you know this Flip'N Jacks has an outdoor patio? Perfect on a beautiful sunny Iowa day.
    Alison P.

    I've been to the Flip'N Jacks in Ames and the service & food at their Altoona location was just as great. Also I had no idea this location had a patio- what a great perk!

    Chicken sandwich

    It's a really cute diner with plenty of seating. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food was amazing. I had the chicken sandwich with fries. My wife had the chicken wrap with the potatoes. I will say the potatoes are off the charts good. Fries are good and crispy, but the potatoes are another level. We also got a side of the smoked bacon to try, and it was amazing as well.

    Country fried steak
    Carrie J.

    Our family tradition is to have Christmas Eve breakfast. Decided to try this spot as an online menu showed extensive options both sweet and savory. We arrived and were told it would be a 10 minute wait. There wasn't a lot of room or place to wait- the flow of the service stations and bar and tables is kind of interesting- so we waited outside as the weather was mild. We only waited 5 minutes. We were seated and drunk orders taken right away. The drip coffee was good and two in our party had the Honey Bee drink. Lots of flavor and whip. For meals, 2 of us ordered the huevos ranchero skillet; one side of sourdough toast and 1 with specialty pancake ($3 upcharge). The cinnamon swirl was very flavorful- crispier and firmer than my usual preference but the cinnamon and cream cheese drizzle overrode that small detail. My husband ordered the country fried steak which was huge- came with eggs and his size of choice was biscuit and gravy. We didn't have a meal the rest of the day! Our son ordered the breakfast tacos and they were the most underwhelming order. They were stuffed with eggs and queso but rather flavorless- maybe adding meat choice would have helped. Overall- the experience was a pleasant one with good, warm, filling food presented well.

    Carnivore skillet
    Taysha W.

    We were quickly seated upon arrival. The restaurant has a cool coastal theme. Our waitress greeted up promptly with a smile. The food far exceeded my expectations. I got the carnivore skillet. My husband got the cluck cluck skillet. Both were definitely enough for 2 people! I added a pancake as a treat! It was so buttery and perfectly sweet that I didn't need syrup. It's a good thing we don't live close by because I'd be here on the regular!

    I did not take a pictures of my food, but it was delicious
    Sharon P.

    Hello yappers I tell you guys this place was amazing. The food was wonderful. Everything taste so fresh and it looked like it was so well thawed out to prepare. The pancakes are so huge. All I need was one that eggs taste like they walked out the back door and picked them and brought them back in and prepared them. I was in town to pick up my grandson for this summer and I was on my way out of Iowa and I stopped in here found it on the yup app and boy was it well worth it I will be back to visit you guys again two thumbs up customer service was superb. Everyone was so wonderful. The music man was really relaxing. I could've stayed there all day and hung out with you guys keep up the good work I loving it.

    Chicken fried steak
    Jaimie K.

    We waited to come here since it's opening. It always seemed to be so busy. We decided on a Sunday to have a date morning without the kids. We enjoyed the atmosphere here. It's really bright and relaxing. No tvs blaring at you. Peaceful music lightly playing. For the size of the blaze it's cozy and not loud. We sat at the bar for brunch and enjoyed it. The food came out very quickly and the presentation of it it really good. It all tasted great. I loved my pancakes. It absolutely hit the spot. They have a large drink selection for breakfast. Which is a plus because while we sat at the bar we watched them all being made. The drinks looked amazing. Staff's friendly and upbeat. It's a great spot of a Sunday morning brunch.

    PB&J Waffle
    Liberty H.

    I've been twice now and both times have been great! Service is fast and food is amazing (super fresh fruit) - definitely a new favorite.

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    Waffles are great!! Service was fast. Very clean restraunt with ample parking. If you go on the weekend you may have to wait.

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    Outrageous prices. $8.58 for a 6 oz orange juice. $11 for a waffle. Should have walked out!

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    Very good food, great selection, and good prices too. $14 to $20 per plate. Easy for a brunch date around $50 total.

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    Great breakfast and service at Ankeny new site, recently. Tried it twice and we will return

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    Portions are massive and the pancakes the size of a plate! Very delicious and worth the wait!!

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