Stopped in while at a local motel. I had biscuits with sausage gravy. I went back for dinner and I had pot roast. It was great.

I love this place and look forward to stopping for the Triple D pork tenderloin every trip. We'd figure they were going to take some covid precautions...but I was wrong. Most restaurants and nation stores are requiring masks to enter and until you sit down. No one had masks on from the General Manager, Cashier and waitresses. The baked potato soup was really creamy and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. We got (2) pork tenderloins and loved them. They are not really think and have a tempura type batter. Good fries and tater tots. 5 stars for food and 1 star for no masks. read more

The food did not taste good and when asked to not have to pay for it they said "since you ordered it you have to pay for it" ...unprofessional . For context only had 2 bites. It's definitely a better idea to go to Iowa 80. read more

I stopped for my 34 hour reset at a flying J across from the worlds largest truck stop... second time I've stayed here.... I decided to have breakfast Sunday morning looking for a good meal so I walked over to Gramma's Kitchen.... It's nice and cozy inside, clean. Staff was nice just not very fast about getting me to a table and very laze fair about their motions.... Anyway I ordered a chicken fried steak, biscuits and gravy which comes with 2 eggs and hash browns.... I had to get a side of corn beef hash too... I know I know that's a lot of food... I dug in... I didn't know they had rubber chickens in iowa... the chicken fried steak was chewy and a lil burnt... so I say overcooked! The gravy with the biscuits was not good... but the biscuits themselves were fluffy and good... the best part was the corn beef hash and eggs... hard to F' that up.... I don't think I will be coming back... read more

If you're going to a place called grandma's kitchen and checkered flag, are you really thinking you're going to get five star cuisine?!?!?!?!? That being said, the wait staff was extremely friendly and the food was decent. I wouldn't go out of my way but at the same time, they do have good food and when we showed up, there was nobody there. read more

Stopped here for lunch and had some really good food. Great atmosphere and staff was very friendly too.

Great place to stop for breakfast! We'll have the leftovers for supper when we get back home tonight!

Amazing place to eat. Great good. Stellar service. And they take great care of their employees!

Great service with a smile, Quitity food, awesome Pork Tenderloin for breakfast, Hope to visit again one day. read more

Gramma's Kitchen & Checkered Flag - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Walcott, Iowa

Probably worst meal I've ever had period!!! My 4 year old wouldn't even eat the French fries. We came because they said they had a salad bar with fresh fruits. The salad bar was vey disgusting looking so we decided to try chicken tenders and fries for our daughter and cheese curds and pretzels (should be safe, right?), needless to say we ate hardly anything and left 90% of our food. We ended up going across the street. Huge disappointment! read more

Fried pickles were perfect! Hard to find a place that does spears. Friendly staff and delicious food. Great place to stop when on the road. I think the hours on Yelp are incorrect. Sign on the door said closes at 10 while Yelp said 9. Altogether was a pleasant break from the road. read more

First time here, food was great. Service was also very good. No issues, but ill like to see what my second visit would be like when there are really busy. read more

Ate here twice this week on way to Iowa City hospital. Sunday brunch was very good but the fried chicken was the highlight. Tender, juicy and cooked just right. The next day had a tenderloin while wife had BLT on rye with onion rings. Onion rings are homemade and delicious. Pies are homemade too. I had coconut cream: superb. Best place to eat at Walcott read more

Gramma's Kitchen & Checkered Flag - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Walcott, Iowa

The best pork tenderloin....pancakes....gift shop....oh my. It was a great stop after returning to Iowa. read more

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For a highway diner, Gramma's hits the spot. We were going to get more fast food but saw it across the way. It was exactly what we needed when we stopped for gas. The food came out quick and was tasty! The meatloaf was really good. Also, the service was excellent. The only negative was that it did seem a little pricey for what it was read more

Gramma's Kitchen & Checkered Flag - Meatloaf with mashed potatoes, veggies, and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Walcott, Iowa

I see that I forgot to post my October review of Gramma's Kitchen at the Walcott, Iowa exit of I-80. Here 'tis: We have a couple of favorite stops on I-80 when we drive from Des Moines to Illinois, and Gramma's Kitchen has probably received most of our visits. Just across the street from the Iowa 80 Truck Stop (billed as the world's largest truck stop) Gramma's Kitchen is a masterpiece of rural kitsch, featuring toys, gizmos, refrigerator magnets, wooden plaques and other stuff that is supposed to give the tourists the feel of being in a down-home corn-fed environment. And a big contributor to that down-home feeling is the restaurant's food. No kale, no edamame (or green soybeans as they're called here) no arugula, tofu or pomegranate juice. This is the kind of food that my own grandma cooked fifty years ago, and it's cooked very well. Today it was chicken-fried (or country-fried) steak. Absolutely perfect! Fork-tender with soda cracker breading, real mashed potatoes, not whipped, with chunks of potato therein, green beans with bacon and real cream gravy with sausage bits. YUMMM! Service is sometimes slow, but always attentive, and the salad bar is your ordinary iceberg lettuce, etc., salad bar. But the meatloaf, the fried chicken, the chicken-fried steak -- they are beyond compare. I think there is also a bar, but when I go to Gramma's my focus is on food, and the only drinks I want are good water and excellent coffee. So when you're on I-80, stop in a set a spell. You'll be glad you did! (That's a down-home invitation.) read more

Gramma's Kitchen & Checkered Flag - Gramma's Chicken-Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Walcott, Iowa

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Excellent food. The chicken salad sandwich and beer cheese soup hit the spot. My mom got the chicken pot pie with salad bar and it was also delicious. Our waitress was the best- very observant (my coffee cup was refilled practically the moment I finished it.) read more

I stopped for the first time and got a tenderloin sammich to go with a piece of pee can pie. It was very good. A little on the pricey side but the food was delicious and filling. Will stop again. read more

Great Grammas burger and fries. I was hungry, and it did not disappoint. Desert was hot brownie, not burning hot which is good. Topped with ice cream and chocolate syrup. Tea was on point as well. Not too sweet, but just right. Location is convenient and not out of the way. Right across from Iowa 80. Service was awesome. I'll be back. read more

Great spot for all ages. 2 dinning rooms and a full bar. Service is amazing as soon as you walk in the door, you're greeted by the host(s) smiling faces ready to get you a table. Food was excellent and Alexa was an amazing server. Can't wait to come back! read more

Yum Great service. Great fresh food . No fake filler like this review ........................,,,,,,

Stopped here with my family on a road trip from New York. My daughter ordered the kids Mac and cheese, it was just regular boxed Mac and cheese so can't really go wrong except it was a little burnt, and the French fries were delicious. My son ordered a personal pizza he ate it but said he didn't care for the cheese that was on it. The adult Mac and cheese was homemade and was very good. I had the "as seen on travel channel" pork sandwich. The pork was cooked PERFECTLY however it was a little bland, but with some bbq sauce it was delicious. The waitress was extremely nice and personable, the little shop attached is cute and the decor is fun. A good place to stop on a road trip and would stop again if we made the same trip. read more

I have been here many times. At least I don't have to eat that crap at the truckstop across the street. Always very good food and good service. I have yet to get here some evening I am in the area to try Checkered Flag. But I'm not much of a drinker. read more

My wife and I were on a bit of an Iowa pilgrimage to visit the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk in nearby Riverside, and decided to visit Gramma's Kitchen. I'm glad we made this stop--because it was a fantastic experience. Essentially two restaurants in one, there's a family side and a more bar and grille side. We sat in he bar and grille side. Our server couldn't have been more friendly! Finding out we were from out of town, we connected immediately and were made to feel at home. I already knew what I wanted...the breaded tenderloin. I may not know much, but I know tenderloins. I wasn't disappointed. Fried perfectly, it was a nice, hearty meal without being overwhelming. The meat was moist and tender and the breading perfectly complimented the pork. Holly had a steak, and it was cooked to order. Add to that prompt, friendly service, we'll certainly stop there on our next trip through Iowa! read more

Ya so every time we are here over night this where we eat. But because I was alone this time I was ignored and looked over and when I did speak up, I was asked about the waiting list and completely ignored by the woman behind the counter. Walked out. So heads up truckers If they are busy and your alone they make it a point to make sure to show you your not a priority. But in the winter who keeps them going??? read more

Came here on my way home from Omaha, Neb, located conveniently off highway 80, Iowa's "World largest truck stop." Their claim to fame was the pork tenderloin sandwich. The pork was fried to perfection, and very tender, would definitely have this sandwich again, I did not even add any condiments to the sandwich. We also tried their potato soup with bacon, which was fairly good, and their Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese also very good. The pretzel had a nice salty and buttery flavor very warm and soft in the middle. For dessert we shared a coconut cream pie, to our surprise very light and the crust was not heavy at all. Nice place to stop if you are doing a long trip along I-80. read more

Good food, service was great, waitress is a Character she had the whole place laughing she was fun to be around I think she was the best part of the meal but don't get me wrong to me it was great to definitely sad like to start back up next time run through here read more

Great comfort food and the employees were very nice and prices was decent will definitely be back.

Great food and atmosphere and authentic food Would highly recommend to take a break here from long I80 travels read more

Gramma's Kitchen & Checkered Flag - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Walcott, Iowa

The cheese curds were the best! Lightly battered and decent amount for price. The pot roast was delicious; and was perfect for this cold and rainy night. As self-proclaimed potato critics, it was upsetting to have dry and sticky mashed potatoes accompany such tasty roast. They are most definitely made with water - not milk - and are without butter. The chicken fried steak was under seasoned and while sausage gravy is good with hashbrowns, my husband didn't enjoy it with the mashed potatoes (order the brown gravy). read more

Stopped in for dinner before going to the truck stop across the way. Gramma's Sangria - Not much alcohol and mainly ice. Baked Lasagna - My guy got this and for the price, it seemed a bit small. I didn't really care for it, but my guy thought it was good. Homemade Chicken Pot Pie - I thought this was good. Good flavor and wasn't loaded with potatoes. Salad bar was okay. Waitress was nice. read more

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Best breakfast ever. Right off of I-80 for easy access for travelers. I love the eggs, biscuits and gravy, chicken fried chicken, and pork tenderloin. Have a tenderloin breakfast for the really hungry with eggs, hash browns, and biscuits and gravy. It's excellent! Always come here for breakfast regardless of time of day when I'm in the area. read more

We accidentally passed the exit and turned around and back tracked to go to Grandmas Kitchen. We were greeted and quickly seated. Our server, Corrine, also known as "Lil Bit" recommended we try the meatloaf and the pork tenderloin sandwich. With a diverse menu that included pizzas and enchiladas the decision was a tough one but we placed our faith in "Lil Bit". The food was well prepared, delivered quick and with a smile. Corinne checked on us on occasion and recommended we try the home made apple pie. Another great choice. Would definitely recommend. With team members like "Lil Bit" on their team this place is a must stop! read more

This is for the bar! We got there about 8 or 9 in the evening hours. The bar side was packed so we found a booth,no problem. Ordered drinks and a even some soft tacos & a sausage pizza. Pizza was a little overpriced but fresh and tasty. Tacos were a better value and off the chain insane. I'd stop in just for them. 5 tacos,rice n beans for $12. Probably about 2 pounds of food,and seasoning was perfect. Great service. Great attitude from staff. Didn't visit restaurant side. Probably won't. read more

Food was good and the helpings were large. Had the Grandmas omelet an it was as evenly flavored. Coffee was hot and plentiful. Toast was nicely brown. Meal was $11.00. Good value. read more

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My dad ordered the fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and chicken graves. And I got some salad with quesadillas on the side. My dad enjoyed his meal. My quesadillas weren't cooked at all really but I mostly just wanted the salad anyways. But when you come in they'll either it you on the side with the tv or the side with the salad bar. "Both" restaurants share the same kitchen so if you want to cross menu order they can totally handle it. read more

Gramma's Kitchen & Checkered Flag - Some uncooked quesadillas that came with my salad. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Walcott, Iowa

Wow what a great place, great service and amazing food!!!! Nice cold beer to go with it!! They you for a great place to eat as relax after a long 15 hours on the road!!!! read more

Tracy told me to squeeze my breasts. Still waiting for that 18 hour smoked brisket, only have 7 hours to go. My buddy got ribs and it only took 6 hours, I'm jealous. I first ordered the famous tenderloin, mine was the most famous. Tracy asked how I liked my potatoes, I said cooked. Menus are quite loud. Good salad bar. 10/10 sweet tea. Nice staff outside. Dead bird in driveway. Wanted to find get well soon balloon, hopes he's okay. read more

Nice, friendly, huge portions amazing food. Even happy Joe's pizza. Yummy food. Perfect for family dinners or just getting together with some friends. read more

Excellent service Sat on the bar side " The Checkered Flag " Food was superb. Very nice lil spot. read more