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    Misty's Malt Shop

    4.3 (29 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Heidi R.

    recommend to us by our airbnb host. DELICIOUS burgers. I got the patty melt. it was so crispy, golden,& buttery!

    You can tell it's been around for decades. My wife ate here when she was a young girl more than 30 years ago.
    Jim F.

    Though it's small, cramped and feels a little dirty and cheap, it's totally worth a stop if you happen to be out in the middle of nowhere. Might even be worth going 20 or 30 miles out of your way. In short, it's a great little dive in a tiny town. My party ordered a Reuben, a cheeseburger and two tenderloins before indulging on some raspberry ice cream. The food took a long time to get to us and the girl taking the order seemed like she was ready to get home after a long day at work, but it was totally worth the wait. What came to me was of the best Reubens I've had, crispy, juicy with an excellent mix of sauce and sauerkraut. My wife's breaded tenderloin was just what you want in central Iowa, way too big for the bun and super crispy, though it could have used more mustard. The grilled tenderloin was also good, but it didn't compare to what we had. None cost more than $6. It was also timed well so our fries were crispy and hot. Beware with the ice cream. The "baby" size is what most places call an adult medium, and the medium is ridiculous. I don't even want to know what the large is! They could really use better supplies for table service. We went through about 30 napkins, the Styrofoam plates were tiny and their trash can overflowed. And if you're not from around there, you definitely feel it. But I would crawl through a garbage dump to have that Reuben again.

    Loose meat sandwich with homemade chips.

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    2 years ago

    A whole lot of food- local spot everyone remembers- soft ones a mile high- iowa 100%!!

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    4 years ago

    Best food brunch and ice cream definitely should visit if your in Keosaqua IA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    3 years ago

    Great small town ice cream show with delicious soft serve and shakes. Definitely a must stop.

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    4 years ago

    The line moved quick and the burgers were great. Blueberry ice cream not to be missed. Neat spot right by the river.

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    8 years ago

    Tasty treats, larger menu than just malts and shakes (even tho I had the milkshake). Quenched the thirst on a hot day.

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    8 years ago

    Small town comfort and tasty food. Great value for the amount of food; a dollar for a huge, huge ice cream cone.

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    6 years ago

    Everything at Misty's is great!! Tatwr Tots, burgers, milkshakes, and everything in between.

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    9 years ago

    Great ice cream shop food and ice cream too. Huge tenderloins. Great location near the river with a park across the street.

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    8 years ago

    This is a really good place to get breakfast. Also try the ice cream especially the black raspberry.

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    For what it is, which is a small town ice cream shop and semi-cafe I would say its the best around.

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