So I brought my daughter here and we were going to go in and grab a bite to eat. Before we did, we had to use the restroom. While I was in the restroom, I noticed a kitchen person in there using the urinal. He washed his hands. That wasn't the issue. The issue was that he had his apron on, and the kitchen rag in his pocket. He left, took a left out of the bathroom and went straight back to the kitchen. I would assume having to use a urinal with an apron on or even going to the bathroom at all. You would remove your kitchen equipment before you would go. Today is 12/20/2023. Time 12:31 PM. I did call to talk to management, but didn't get an answer. Finally gave up being on hold. read more

Four Corners Restaurant & Fuel Stop - two trucks parked in front of a sign - Convenience Stores Near Me - Ainsworth, Iowa

#72-2021 One of my old haunts back in day when I used to run the hell out Austin Minnesota to Georgia with Hormel. I still run a lot of this area but I haven't stopped in here for quite an extended period. So many changes through the years but still good to see it going along. Back in the day it was a two-lane highway junction of highway 92 and US 218 now back in the '90s they put in a huge four-lane freeway but at least they changed with the times. Last time I stopped and here was right when covid was really ramping up and the restaurant was closed and everything else. But as I was tooling along across hy92 out of Muscatine my belly started grumbling and I thought I'm going to get a snack and I took a look inside the cafe and I thought yeah they open later on for dinner they got weird hours cuz of staffing but I said hey screw it I'm going to go saw some z's and get up and eat here. It's still the old four corners truck stop still mom and pop owned they now like to call it FOCO for four corners duh! Lol Catering still to the truck driver but also the general public they have a very decent selection of a convenience store gas propane and of course diesel pump scale showers they're older not the greatest but it is what it is. But the restaurant is still there that's a great thing they've got some different hours though because of staffing a couple of times during the week they open for breakfast through lunch but then they shut down a couple hours before dinner. Still on by the same family that owns the truck stop so therefore this review is definitely going on this Yelp page because it is not separate it's the same place. They carry RONNOCO coffee which is a nice blend around Iowa and Missouri I like it the C store pretty much does everything it needs to do. There's a big seller here they have a beer cooler and there's a smaller place because you're pretty much out in the middle of farmland and there isn't a lot of stuff around just have to travel so they do a great business of that. I pulled in had hot dog and then a Powerade orange zero sugar. one thing that made Kevin very happy my favorite Powerade zero sugars are fully stocked here they're hard to find at the Big chain truck stops but there they were orange fruit punch and grape same stuff I buy at the grocery store at home. So out to the truck I went I ate it was lights out got up about 6:30 wander down in hungry ready for some food. They have all you can eat fried Chicken on Thursday and it's pretty much kind of like off of a buffet you serve yourself you can get some slices of pizza they have a godfather's on the premises too Express and they had some mashed potatoes and some other stuff that goes with the chicken. The cans are very clean they take a lot of pride in them they even have a sign of let them know if things aren't right and they do a really good job of keeping them up. I went with the good old fashioned hamburger steak with brown gravy on top no shrooms or onions that boy did they cook it just right too man that thing was awesome did it Canadian style with some french fries and gravy didn't want any smashed taters. And then the other side was corn they gave me way too much corn I couldn't eat all of that but it was still fine. At diet Pepsi. It takes a little while for the food to come out cuz it's prepared very fresh it was a lot longer than I thought for the hamburger steak there was a pretty decent crowd inside too but nonetheless it was really really good and all in all I will stop here again I was very impressed they're doing what they can do and they're doing a good job with what they have. So I'll know the old four corners at ainsworth Iowa is still a decent place to hang your hat for a few hours. read more

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GET THE PANCAKES!!! Best cakes I've had in a LONG time! Everything else was pretty standard but still delicious. Great pit stop for travelers. The service was great, everything was clean and good. Nothing negative to say here. I would gladly stop by again read more

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We are driving on 218 and we are hungry.. we reluctantly stopped here due to the ratings. BUT.. they are old reviews and the complaints are about service... SO.. hubby and I stopped.. it is a truck stop with a small town feel.. our service was good.. food was delicious.. we ate breakfast.. it was hot! Hubby had wanted soup and the kitchen had none.. it is 30 degrees outside the wind a blowing.. it is soup weather.. Any hoo if you are in the area don't be scared away by the reviews.. or the fact they don't always serve soup. read more

Went in today for the first time for some food and quick stop as me and my co worker go in eyes from the register were on us, as my co worker is looking at the section for drivers one worker approaches my co worker and asked "what are you looking for" as if he seen him stealing and he said just looking around and was getting coffee, worker tells my co worker that coffee is down there and my co worker felt uncomfortable he left the worker alone as worker is walking to register then he peaks at me as if I was stealing and made me uncomfortable, it has me thinking is it because we weren't like everyone else with our brown skin? or is that how that worker is, we left the store and didn't get anything because worker made us very uncomfortable we work for this city and do deliveries and have never been through in any gas station in Iowa ( wasn't able to get name but other workers where fine) he was a tall olderly white male. read more

Very clean with a nice array of home cooked menu options. Very reasonably priced. A nice truckstop option. Had the hamburger steak that was great. Excellent patty. Salad was fresh. Potatoes and gravy were perfect. Service was prompt and courteous. read more

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Last 3 times I have been here the service was terrible. Where is your good servers and that awesome cook you had. Children not given a child's menu, no whip cream on hot chocolate, having to ask where's the toast that is supposed to come with your order and whatever happened to checking on your customers and refilling coffee. I give your grade today as a C- Want s better grade....do better read more

Pizza is good. Sometimes you have to wait a while because they don't have enough help. All around great fries and really good Godfathers pizza. read more

Popped in off the hwy for gas and saw the restaurant. Great friendly service loved the burgers and chicken sandwich

The second star is because my boyfriend lives in the middle of nowhere and this is literally the only place for breakfast in a 30 mile radius. I'm tired of cooking. Food was hot. read more

I have eaten here a few times for breakfast. Sort of a cross of a truckstop and a local diner. Breakfast was sort of average, I chose " The Mess" and it looked great but was a bit dry both times I had it. Guess I need to try a few more items before I say more... Lots of locals eat here and the after church crowd is huge. read more

They advertise 24 hours food service and close at 10pm. how crazy is that?? Also, very slow service and small portions when they are open read more

For a quick stop on our way to St. Louis. Had the Biscuits and gravy and I finished my plate in less the 10 mins. The service was quick and accommodating. It's your basic truck stop gem, that is always there when you need it. read more

For many years this was a great place to eat. But that has definitely started to go downhill. Ordered to go today for myself and coworkers. Menu says "Market Price" ... so $15 for a full hot beef sandwich - no side, small scoop of potatoes, three small slices of beef. Needles to say definitely not worth it. read more

This place for a truck stop really didn't feel like a truck stop. Food was really good and came out hot and good portions. It was clean and our waiter was right there asking if things were tasting ok etc. The decor was plain but it's a truck stop, it didn't matter to us. I recommend getting the Mac and cheese with your sandwich if you get one they are great on comfort food. read more

Having grown up near here 40 years ago and now an occasional visitor in the area, it's sad to see the once proud 4 Corners restaurant continue to go downhill. Last visit found two brand new servers on the floor with no one experienced to train them. They didn't know the menu, messed up the orders in the POS. One was in tears within an hour. The food was microwaved which equates to horrible. The owners have lost their way, and are now doing everything wrong. Lousy food in a badly managed establishment. Steer clear. read more

Stopped on our way from Iowa City to St. Louis. We had large portions, attentive servers, and were generally pleased. Exceeded expectations!

They remodeled and reopened. Great breakfast and pizza café. no dinner hours yet. Same staff. Completely seperate from the C-store .

Mold on our hamburger buns. Very noticable cook should of seen it 3 spots on one size of a dime.

Don't let the previous reviews scare you off this place. It was clean, food came out fast and was perfectly prepared. Great service. The only negative would be it's a little pricey. read more

The restaurant is now closed but the gas station is still open. Last time I visited there our bottom part of hamburger bun was full of mold.