This is a charming breakfast & lunch spot, just south of Sioux City, IA - a few miles away from the…read moreairport. The staff is friendly and make you feel very welcome. When you walk through the door, there is a long, 1940's style soda fountain counter right in front of you. Wooden booths flank the two windows, and the remainder of the space is taken up by tables and chairs. A gift shop is off to the right. They go all out for holidays and a Halloween animatronic greeted us when we entered (this is written in October.) While deciding what to order, sodas were accompanied by ice cold frosted mugs. Menu is small and they were out of a couple of items. The food is ok, but there were two issues which resulted in the four stars, instead of five. 1.) The grilled cheese sandwich was grilled in grease that left an odd taste. Not enough to deter eating it, but definitely noticeable. 2.) The chicken salad tasted like it was made with a cheap sandwich dressing, not mayonnaise - a little bit disappointing. Service was quick and super friendly. Prices are very reasonable. Definitely worth a repeat visit if only to see the seasonal decorations. By the way, you can only pay by cash or check. No credit cards accepted.

So I am in Sioux City for a business trip and I really wanted to experience the local fare & flavor…read moreof Sioux City. Well there is no better place to go to for that hospitality and local business owned operation than Kate's! I am planning to go back for a second trip this week and I want to ask for Kate's signature food to be able to give a review on some of their favorites. But just on first approach, it is in the most wonderful corridor in Sioux City it has that 1950s hometown feel to it. Inside the restaurant it is a cozy environment that is so welcoming to its patrons. It is clean, well decorated and inviting. Please note this is a cash or check only operation so no credit cards!

Don't wast your time. Waited over hour and a half for food. Expressed frustration with owner, who…read morewas sitting at a table drinking, who then proceeded to tell our group of 20 don't bother coming back because he can't control things. Owners friend decided to pull up a chair next to our group and call us *aggots, to which owner said he can not control how people act. Worst restaurant experience I've ever had. (Side note our waitress was fabulous!)

Food: Absolutely amazing. I have loved every single thing I've eaten. The only item I couldn't…read morefinish was the garlic cheese curds. Incredible, but they were VERY garlicky and after about 6 they were a little hard to keep eating. Haha They would be wonderful to share as an app in a bigger group. There's a restaurant 'side' and a bar 'side.' Family friendly. Bullshooters, pull tabs, and Golden Tee game on the bar side. Great TV's. Could be a fun place to watch a game. The food is elevated bar food. And AMAZING ranch dressing. Good ranch is exceedingly important to me! LoL We've been here 4 times in 9 days. From 'discovering' it for ourselves. If that helps you make your decision to come here. LoL

The food is absolutely delicious & Jeannie & everyone who works there are all wonderful! Once you…read morebecome regulars they know your order the minute you walk through the door. They always greet you with a smile on their face & a welcoming "Hello." The atmosphere is quaint & very coffee shopesque. Love the decorations & it's always clean. They have everything from full range salad bar, soups, sandwiches, desserts, pies, breakfast sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, coffee drinks (both hot & cold) pop, juice, etc. and more. Highly recommend!

Delicious!!!!!! We had the salad bar and soup. The salad bar was so cold and fresh !! The…read morecheeseburger soup was delish!!!! This is my new go to lunch spot. The coffee was delish! Great job! The team was friendly and efficient!

Pretty! Love the new menu and drink selection. My Fresca Salad was tasty, but definetly lacked on…read moreshrimp. I think there was only 1 chopped shrimp in the entire salad. The truffle fries were really good though and were paired nicely with the garlic aioli. The cocktails were good but a little pricy for Sioux City. I know it was pretty busy but service was kinda slow as well. It was very lively here and I'm glad to see how popular it is again

Uber'd here from our hotel after the hotel bartender said they made the best drinks in town. They…read moredefinitely didn't disappoint. Bartender was personable, in fact all the staff were very polite despite us being there during a blizzard and them trying to close early. Food was delicious, don't get hung up on something you want ahead of time after seeing photos of the menu though as they change dishes often however I'm confident you'll find something you enjoy! Our Uber back to the hotel wasn't filling so the owner offered to drive us on his way home but thankfully we managed to eventually get a taxi. Great place, worth a visit for sure.

Was in town for a quick getaway. I had the bucatini, my wife had the jambalaya bot excellent. The…read morehostess and our waitress were both excellent as well. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

March 2027 Sioux City, Iowa…read more Very nice interior. Large bar in the front center that seemed to be popular with guests. A few tables wrapped around the bar. We took a table in the back of the restaurant. Simple table with black cloth napkins. No candle , no flower, just a small salt and pepper set with a few menus. The menu offers a variety from expensive seafood and steaks to sandwiches. I chose the seafood Mac and cheese. My husband had the pork chop with sweet potatoes and a side of grilled cauliflower. The other couple ordered Mediterranean pasta with shrimp instead of chicken which came with a slice of focaccia bread. His wife had the chicken margherita sandwich which came with sweet potato waffle fries. My husband said the pork chop was dry and overcooked. My seafood pasta was served warm. It looked like it sat under the heat lamp while other food was prepared. Oddly enough, my meal did not come with any bread. But the other pasta dish had focaccia bread and even the kids meal that had mac & cheese had a big chunk of bread as well. Was it an oversight? Also missing from my dish was the Panko crumbs that were to top the dish. None to be found! My pasta had really great flavor. A complaint is that every third bite I was pulling a shell out of my mouth. It's good to know that the seafood is fresh, but I should not have to bite around the shell of the seafood. Also, because it was served warm, it made it less than enjoyable. The Mediterranean pasta I was told was delicious and it looked so. A lot of sauce as well. The chicken sandwich was quite large. Although it was tough and not tasty. It came with a side of sweet potato fries, which came out after we started our meal. It was forgotten the first time around. Overall, I would give the ambience an eight. Service was good and it deserves a seven. The food however, which I think is very important when you go to dinner, would get a solid five. I think the flavor was good, but again, because the food was served cold, and the pork chop was overcooked. I would most definitely take points off.

Rustic vibe, spacious, exposed brick wall. Historical town pics, good lighting and decor…read more Reasonably priced. Cute mugs on display. Local Scented candles for purchase. Friendly service. Fresh delicious food.

The environment was inviting and fresh. The waitress was fantastic! The food was delicious!read more

I'm going to stretch out and give this place the 5th star! I typically try to stay away from…read morerestaurants that have a denomination before a family member, because they're usually a train wreck. Like "5 Guys" (which is absolute garbage, and I have no idea how this place stays in business, because I've never seen a single one of these have any customers inside) But I'm digressing, and I'm glad I gave this place a shot! I walked over here, and I walked through the patio dining area, through the patio entrance/exit, not realizing that the main exit was just around the corner of the building but I made it in anyhow. The kid up front was super nice, and asked me where I wanted to sit and I chose the bar, naturally! This place is super clean, even the bathrooms, so that was really nice. A bunch of TVs, and I think I even saw signage for live music on Fridays? But it's a pretty big venue, and they even have their own private dining room for private parties, at least I'm guessing. My bartender, was a spitting image of a woman I know in the town where I live, in the Eastern Sierra mountains. I literally had to double take and triple take to make sure it wasn't her. But unlike the lady I know, this bartender was nothing short of excellent! One star goes for the knowledgeable bartender, and the successful owner knowing that 'extra lime' means WEDGES, not WHEELS. It wasn't too busy in there, but she was really attentive to the bar patrons, and was on top of her game. Everybody sitting at the bar area, were so nice to one another, we were all talking and I ended up meeting this really nice, older gentleman that I chit-chatted with up until he left. I love the fact that the people here are so open and comfortable with one another and can engage in friendly banter. So that being said, my bartender constantly kept an eye on me and never interrupted my conversations when she wanted to offer me another drink or to order supper. She always timed it perfectly right! I'm on a no carb kick, so I ordered the smothered pork chops, with steamed broccoli and asparagus. Man, was it good. Those asparagus were popped down over an open flame and roasted, and even though very simple and basic, some of the best asparagus I've had at a restaurant ever. My whole trip was very enjoyable, and it looks like I'll be here in Sioux City for a few more days at least, so I will probably poke my head in there, this weekend! I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND YOU TRY THIS PLACE. I eat all over the country, from fine dining, to little holes in the wall in the deep south. This right here is a sure bet! ***DISCLAIMER*** This pure, uncut, honest review is federally protected under Federal Law by way of Bill #EO14149. Removal or alteration of this review by Yelp and/or their affiliates without Expressed consent by it's author is strictly prohibited by FEDERAL law. VIolators will be prosecuted.

We had an early dinner on Monday so it was not crowded. Service was great. We ordered a burger…read moreand primavera. Both were excellent. Nice atmosphere. I would recommend.

I love the crank shaft! We have only gone for the Sunday Buffet it is always good. The fried…read morechicken is delicious, they have a great salad bar that is always fresh! Not a huge selection of dessert but some (in full transparency I always eat to much chicken to be able to eat dessert LOL). It is a bar so if thats an issue just be aware but it always super chill. They always have something new and different on the buffet. Just a solid brunch, friendly people, at a great price!

It wasn't bad, it wasn't great. I ordered the 'adult grilled cheese,' and it was smaller than my…read morehand and wasn't even melted. It was actually cold in the middle. They were a bit busy, but still. I did also get the salad bar. That was fantastic. It's a nice, open, dive-bar place. Horseshoe bar, a few games, a dart board, pull tabs. Family friendly. A decent tv situation. Prices are fine. It's a good stop for a small town, I just didn't feel like I got the bang for my buck. Street parking, but there's plenty. Bathrooms were nice enough. The women working were very sweet. I don't think I'll drive out of my way to come here, but it's good if you're already in the area.