Gravy!!!!!! Oh my, the gravy over the pork was the best gravy I have ever had. They told us they…read moreget the sausage for the gravy from Golly Meat Locker nearby. The food was delicious. There were a steady flow of travelers stopping in for Coffee and Baked. I am sorry we have passed this shop so many times over the past two years. You will not be disappointed. Plenty of room inside, outside makes it look a little small but it is not. This is my new favorite breakfast joint in all of Iowa.

Excellent food, relaxing environment, service oriented and friendly staff and hands on ownership…read more The bakery items are enjoyed by our family and friends. Definitely worth the drive to enjoy a good breakfast or lunch experience.

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 5*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $40 06/12/2025 Planned to stop at the Handle Bar on the way home, but they were already closed at 8:30 on a Thursday, so we went downtown...and then we were distracted by ice cream! I love the unique triangular-shaped corner the business is situated on, the wide selection of ice cream treats - and the reasonable prices! My wife and I ended up sharing an Extreme Reese's Sundae (see picture) and our neighbors went with the Peanut Parfait. Both of them were delicious, just the right size and only $5 each. If you find yourself northwest of the Des Moines metro or biking through Dallas Center on the bike path (right next to the building), you will definitely want to stop for a treat! Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

Love this place came to visit my Dad was our go to every day in August! Meals favorite was the…read morechicken salad and of course ice cream treats!

The breakfast burrito and lemon blueberry granola yogurt were delicious. Coffee was great, service…read morewas excellent. It has a fun, vintage eclectic vibe.

If you love yourself, this is what you're going to do: you're going to go to The Dot on a…read moreWednesday, Thursday, or Friday. The menu changes depending on weekend/weekday status. You're going to order the broccoli reuben (not available on weekends). You're going to leave a changed person. The Dot is cozy! When my parents visited me up here, they requested multiple Dot trips. It's really that good. For some historical context for the curious, The Dot moved into the building formerly occupied by Daytime Diner. Daytime was one of my favorite places in Ames, but their pipes burst during the intense blizzard we had back in January of 2024. You can still see one of their stickers in the doorframe of the leopard bathroom. They reopened much later with weird hours and a flipped ordering system, and they were unable to stay afloat. I was devastated. But, The Dot has moved in to surpass what Daytime was able to achieve. Ames continues to have innovative and exciting food options!

I had the opportunity to visit today. Cute place & I was given a very friendly greeting…read more I kept lunch pretty simple & ordered the 1/2 sandwich & cup of soup along with a soft drink. Everything was very good & the Chicken Noodle Soup hit the spot! I ordered a small Hamburger, Onion, Mushroom and Black Olive pizza to take with me. I snuck a small piece and it was excellent! I highly recommend visiting this local cage and plan to return for breakfast sometime.

After another trip to Woodward we landed on Cayenne's to be our dinner and breakfast spot. They…read morehave great help fantastic pizza and a very valuable breakfast at a fabulous price. What is not to love?

I've had this food catered while attending multiple events although have never used them before…read more They are good people with great customer service and always wear a smile on their face when serving. The food is amazing as well! So tasty. Will definitely use them for any future events needing catered!

Weather or Naut provided a delicious buffet dinner for our family's Celebration of Life, and I…read morecouldn't be more grateful. After a different caterer unexpectedly backed out, Melissa and Brett were contacted by our event coordinator and, despite already having a full schedule on one of the busiest weekends of the year, they graciously agreed to take on our smaller event. They were kind, enthusiastic, and responsive, and they created a meal full of comfort foods that my husband would have loved! Their warmth and care showed in every detail, and my family is still talking about the brisket! I look forward to returning to Boone soon and visiting them again for breakfast -- I can't recommend them highly enough!

Great local pizza. High quality ingredients, good service, upscale-yet-cozy vibes, and easily…read moreaccessible location. If you're new to Des Moines, just passing through, or a long-time resident looking to broaden your catalogue of dining, I commend Sonny's Bistro to you. Also low-key sounds like it could be a place of business in the Sopranos. Get down on it.

Chicken garlic Alfredo pizza - 4-5; 1 person said best ever had. Thin crust, good sauce. Green…read morepeppers were different but good. Chicago beef - 3.5; included mayo, giardiniera, on focaccia. Sandwich was good, but could use another slice of roast beef and be bigger altogether. Kids pizza - 5, good value. Kids spaghetti and 1 large meatball - sauce not liked by kid but good value. Alfredo and noodles: 4, good sauce, not best but worth re-ordering.

One of my favorite spots in Ankeny to eat. Food is always good and prices are reasonable.read more

Our server Lilly was very gracious, prompt service throughout…read more Had the two breakfasts in the photos, meals were hot and delicious. Diner is casual, older style decor, from the Coke Cola vending machine, table condiments, black / white tile floor, to the soda fountain and counter. Absolutely wonderful experience, reasonable prices, would certainly recommend this diner.

It was alright. We…read morewere traveling through the area and I found they had a Maid-Rite near our hotel. As an Iowan, I've enjoyed Maid-Rites from a young age. I seek them out when I'm back in the Midwest. We found the Ankeny store easily. It's next to Walmart. The front of the store looks modern. Inside was white and red and was decorated nicely. We got here around 7pm. They close at 8pm. Cleanup hadn't started. Most of the table and booths had not been wiped off. We ended up finding a clean booth to use. We ordered: - Cheese-Rite sandwiches x 2 - French fries - Mac n Cheese - Soft drink The Cheese-Rites were "okay". Not as good as those I've had many times at other locations. Things I noticed about it as different were: 1. The loose meet was darker than I've seen before 2. The loose meat wasn't juicy at all. By that, I mean it was squeezed pretty dry They weren't horrible - they just weren't as good as I've come to enjoy elsewhere. I'd certainly eat them here again though. The fries were hot and crispy. Nice job. The Mac and Cheese looked great but was not served very warm at all. We elected to not send it back. Taste was okay. In summary - the food was okay, the restaurant was a bit dirty, the teens working there did an okay job of taking, making and serving our food. We eat here again.

We were on a road trip and heard we had to stop for a Maid-Rite in Iowa. We both ordered meals with…read moretheir homemade onion rings. The Maid-Rite reminded me of a sloppy Joe without the red sauce. we added ketchup, mustard, and cheese. The sandwich was simple and tasty. The onion rings were fresh and delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful, and there's a large dining area if you want to eat inside, plus the option to take your food to go.