Okay... So did this place change hands since winning the Iowa Tenderloin Trail in 2015?…read more We stopped here after having to attend a funeral in Hampton while on our way back to the Des Moines metro. The place is quaint. It reminds me of a lot of small town stops. We were greeted upon entering and told to grab a seat anywhere. The kitchen help looked a little more mature, but the servers appeared to mostly be high school age. That in and of itself is fine...as long as they do the job. At first glance the menu looked promising. The prices seemed really good. Our server did an okay job to start, but lagged on refills (and it was about 230 PM in the afternoon...they weren't busy), and she kept disappearing. I'm not sure where she was going... The place isn't that big. We soon found out why the prices were so low... The portions are about 1/3 to 1/2 of what you would get anywhere else. We started with cheese curds and onion rings. We also ordered a tenderloin and a cheese burger. I'm a tenderloin junkie and have eaten them all over the Midwest. Knowing they'd picked up the 2015 title there was no doubt in my mind what I was going to order. The tenderloin was cooked well, but it was about the size you'd get at a fast food joint advertising "tenderloins". You could tell it was real meat v. out of a Sysco truck, but it was pretty unimpressive for having been voted such a prestigious title. Looking across the table I almost wished I'd ordered a cheese burger. And when we'd pretty much finished everything we added a couple orders of fries, etc. because we weren't full. The size of the fry orders were just as disappointing. Dropped over $30 before tip and we walked out hungry... The small portion sizes and sub-par service will probably keep me from retracing my path to this stop on the trail. Serve an adult portion, raise your prices to match the portion, and up your game. I really wanted to like this place as I grew up in this area of the state (in Dows). An epic fail.

I'm not an expert, but this was the best pork tenderloin sandwich I've ever had. The tenderloin…read morewas freshly trimmed. Breaded, not dipped. When I took a bite, the meat wasn't too thin...or too thick. Best of all, it was tasty as heck! The owner came over and said hi. Nice guy! We enjoyed the trip to Belmont and it was totally worth it! We'll be back!

Some of the best quesabirria tacos I've had! I'd put these up against any that I've had in the Des…read moreMoines metro. An unexpected surprise in Eagle Grove Iowa. The owner of the truck was polite and the wait wasn't long. Less than ten minutes. I didn't care for the redder sauce. The green was magical. A pseudo guacamole. Basically an avocado puree with jalapeño juice. It's magical and a perfect compliment to the tacos. The owner is working out of the truck while working on an adjacent building he hopes to open as a restaurant. And the food sure beats the Subway across the street. Lol Right now this town of 3,500 people has no shortage of Mexican food. At least one truck, a trailer, at least four or five restaurants, and an ice cream shop all serving Mexican food. There's also a Family Table and Rails for casual American food. If you're traveling highway 17 and pass through Eagle Grove I'd definitely recommend swinging in and checking out La Aventura!

I really love the atmosphere here ! Family owned businesses with some great steak quesadillas …read more.. Shoutout to the Agua Fresca

First time at Ardys Mae. Both the Italian Grinder and Cubano sandwiches were very good. The pasta…read moresalad was good but had lots of dressing. There weren't any scones by lunch time. Latte was very good. They had chili & cinnamon roll that I'll try another time. The shop is nicely decorated. A couple people were just hanging out working or reading. The staff was great. Very nice experience.

I came here to buy a T-shirt for a friend. But then I love the ambiance. So I bought a cuppa…read morecoffee. Good grief!! It's the best coffee I've had in a long time. I am a heavy coffee drinker!! Then I tried their coffee cake. Blimey! It goes well with my drip coffee. OMG! I am hooked. This is a great coffee shop.

I still love this place, but we went here tonight and my Grandma ordered a hot fudge sundae. We got…read moreit, and she realized there were no pecans on it, so we asked them if they could put pecans on it and they charged us an additional $1.87..... for pecans.

Best soft serve ice cream you'll find. Every year we go to the Minnesota State fair primarily for…read morethe soft serve ice cream, and the Dariette is as good if not better. Definitely better because of all of the creative combinations they can prepare. Banana split was fantastic The variety of shakes and Sundaes we tried. There was a consistent line going through the drive-through, and it wasn't even 50° out. That kind of tells you something.

The food was absolutely delicious and the renovation decor is a big labor of love! Counter service…read morewas fast, and the open kitchen was fun to see all the prep work. The decor is nostalgic and fits the exposed brick perfectly. We would love to have this bakery in our hometown where I could shop for bread, pastries weekly. Highly recommend!

Stopped in expecting a simple coffee and pastry, got a side of unsolicited political opinions…read moreinstead. Not really what I go out for. The vibe was weird, and it made the whole experience kind of uncomfortable. Probably won't be back.

Where do I start? This is my third visit to Fort Dodge, and my third visit to Gaga and Hoo Korean…read morerestaurant. I love this restaurant, and I can guarantee that I will visit every time I am in town. I am already planning my next visit. The food is outstanding, and I love coming with a group so we can share, as there are many options to select from. On my second visit, I was pleasantly surprised when we were served by a cute robot that even talks to you. I could not wait to see it again. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. There is a lot of parking, handicap accessible, and spacious. The facility is beautifully decorated, making it super comfortable.

Absolutely delicious! I ordered the Je-Yuk-Bokkeum and Mandu dumplings…read more Both were delicious and the Je-Yuk-Bokkeum had the perfect amount of spice. Go with that and you'll be very happy. Also, the owners are some of the kindest people I've met!

I love going to Shiny Top. The owner, Nate, is funny, kind and helpful. They now serve pizza which…read moreis made with their beer and is very yummy. They have big one get one half price on Wednesday's and live local music on Thursday's. They have games to play if you just want to chill and drink and a back patio to hang out if you like fresh air. Love this place and will continue to go here a lot.

Salty Suz is better than Shiny Top. Shiny Top food is high priced. Nate M is a Dick.... Ppl go to…read moreSalt Suz....