Is this absolutely MY best (aka favorite) burger...? Is it the best burger I've personally had in…read moreIowa...? Probably not. BUT it is the best burger I've ever had out of a gas station in Iowa...! Actually... I'm not exactly sure which way this place actually goes... Is this a gas station that sells food... Or a restaurant that sells gas? Potato...potatoe! Lol And it IS a very good burger overall too...! But not only do they serve burgers... They have other menu selections... Mostly all deep fried and grill options... And ice cream! I've seen signs for Iowa's Best Burger Cafe for years while running back and forth on I-80 from the Des Moines metro... Kellogg is about halfway between Newton and Grinnell. We've never stopped here until this past weekend when we were on our way home from the What Cheer IA flea market... Iowa's Best Burger Cafe is just off the highway... The first thing I noticed as the GPS said our route was about to end... It looked like it ended at an Amoco gas station... Huh? And then I noticed the signage for the Iowa's Best Burger Cafe on the building... Oh... So we're here...? Not exactly what I expected..., but I eat at food trucks too so it wasn't going to stop me. I did glance at my girlfriend to see if I could tell whether she was feeling it or not... I think she was just really hungry at that point and didn't really care. Lol There's ample parking. As you enter the building it kind of looks like a standard gas station convenience store...until you turn and look to your Right. Red plastic booth seating. There are two counters and a case that sit adjacent to one another. The counter you order at also displays the ice cream. There's a case displaying some ready to eat options. The register is on a shorter counter closest to the entrance. It's an open kitchen. There is also another small room of seating further to the left as you face the counters. The tables are kind of faux marble. Napkins, salt, pepper, ketchup, and mustard are available in each booth. We were greeted as we walked and I let them know it was our first time there and we didn't know the drill. They let us know you order standing there at the counter. Take a seat. They bring the food out to you when it's ready. You pay at the register when you are done. Cash or card...and there is an ATM on site. They bus your table. There are a couple of menu placards on the counter where you place your order... The 16 flavors of ice cream selection are plainly labeled. The two ladies behind the counter were very helpful and were both personable! We ordered: 2x half pound burger combos (one with cheese, bacon, onions and pickles and one with cheese, onions, pickles, mayo, and lettuce) 1x upgraded side to garlic mushrooms 1x upgraded side to onion rings 2x fountain drinks (Coke products...comes with combo) 1x mozarella sticks 1x two scoop bowl of ice cream 1x single cone of ice cream The wait for food wasn't long. Everything was served hot and fresh! They'd asked us if we wanted ranch... My girlfriend always wants ranch! Not only did they bring us ranch... They brought us a HUGE squeeze bottle of ranch! This is how every restaurant should bring you ranch! While we dined in (as did a couple of other customers) most of the business appeared to be take out. One pro tip... The standard half pound burger comes with two patties. I heard a customer ask a guy, at the booth next to her, how many patties he had on his burger... Huh? He had four patties on his burger... A full pounder! So there has to be a way to add an additonal patty (or patties) too... If you want a bigger burger... Ask...! The bathrooms...not horrible. The food was all great. Good service. No complaints. I wouldn't hesitate to stop in here again! And I know what to expect next time...!

Super cute pit stop when passing through. Highly recommend. Friendly staff, good food and hefty…read moresnack selections!

The food was good and plentiful. The ambiance was pleasant and the wait staff was friendly and…read moreefficient. We had leftovers for a couple days after our dining experience.

Great place! We ate with grandkids & kids meals are reasonably priced and include drinks. Chips &…read moresalsa are fresh. I couldn't finish my quesadilla & hubby took home a chimichanga. Daughter had a taco salad & enjoyed it. Great service! The place is well kept. You can't go wrong here!

This Culver's location restored our family's confidence in good food from Culver's! We have visited…read moreevery Culver's in Omaha, NE and all have let us down. We go to this one in Newton whenever we're traveling east. They never fail to deliver our food hot and exactly how we ordered!

Traveling cross country and overnighted at campground. Cheap camping overnight. Burgers and ice…read morecream were great.

This place got me through college, and if you're a struggling Grinnellian, it will get you through…read moretoo. I was always a huge fan of the daily froyo flavors and some of the hot foods (do try the cheese curds!). Portion sizes are gigantic, which I cannot complain about.

We love the Dari Barn!!! Barnyard Nachos, pork tenderloins, and of course the ice cream treats. I…read morerecommend the Highland Cow cyclone!!!

$30-50 Grilled Chicken Salad and wings were amazing!…read more I've had the Prime Rib Philly before, yummm peppers and onions! Taaasty!!! seasoned just right! Chaz, the wait staff and everyone else go above and beyond to make sure you have a good meal! I will be going back for dinner 8-29-25 Want me some Steak!! Oh yeah! Had me a T-Bone and a Ribeye! They had a Ancho option, didn't want it spicy tonight though. I will be back again tomorrow night! Man, the aromas from the Pork Chops and I seen the Salmon come out! Oh yeah! Man this place has some of the tastiest food. I laughed when I seen the two squirrels dressed for the upcoming season! Thank you! Photos attached.. Hope Everyone had a Good Labor Day! My apologies for the delay, I'm getting this posted! Chops and Salmon oh yeah!! P.S. when I can I'll be stopping in for some more, gonna be a tough choice with the other items on the menu. So Tasty!

It's has become a standard steak place like Outbacks, Longhorn or similar. Nothing lost nothing…read moregained. Order the best steak you can afford medium rare and you'll be happy! The place was dead and lacked customers and patrons; but we received good service and good food. Sorry no pics

My son and I was on our way to Bingo and decided on Taco Bell for dinner, he wanted to try the…read morecrispy chicken slider in the $9 luxe box and I ordered the $7 box plus we ordered 2 mini taco salads, dude at drive thru window seemed aggravated and basically wadded our napkins that we requested, then he almost threw the hot sauce at us. When we got to our destination and started to eat, we had no silverware, my son didn't get the chicken slider things, the cinnamon twists tasted like they fried in old oil and left a greasy film in your mouth, I will say the next day the district manager made it right by refunding our money, she was a very sweet, understanding woman.

I thought the Taco Bell by my house was the worst, but this location takes the crown for the worst…read morefast-food restaurant I've ever been to. Period. My family was traveling and decided to stop here on a whim. Man, I should have read the reviews beforehand. The young woman at the register with multiple facial piercings took our order, but she clearly wasn't paying attention. We kept our order as simple as possible, yet it was still wrong. They forgot one of our meals and my husband's side. Mistakes happen, so we let them know. It then took another 10 to 15 minutes to receive the missing items. Not the end of the world, right? The family we were traveling with had an even worse experience. They waited over 30 minutes while several families who ordered after them (and multiple drive-thru orders) were served first. At one point, I was convinced I could've walked behind the counter, clocked in, watched the training videos, and made their order myself. Were they waiting for the vegetables to finish growing? When they finally asked about their food, the staff showed zero urgency and simply said they'd have to wait even longer. After another 15 to 20 minutes, they gave up and asked for a refund. The manager (a middle aged guy) then informed them he had to "calculate" the refund because they'd already received their drinks. The lion, the witch, and the audacity of this dude. Like, bro... it's Taco Bell, not an accounting firm. Just apologize, own up to your mistake, and issue the full refund. He was doing too much. After a ridiculous amount of back and forth, I believe they finally got the full refund. Overall, this was one of the worst fast-food experiences I've ever had. This place felt poorly managed, unclean, and staffed by people who seemed either unwilling or unable to provide even basic customer service. Avoid this place like the plague.

1 of the unfriendliest locations I have been to. I stopped 1 day to eat lunch and only get 1/2…read morehour to eat. I had to wait in line inside the restive for almost 5 minutes, ordered my food and had to wait over 15 minutes to get my food. I had to change my order to go. Th manager on shift was swearing at all employees, treating them terrible and not giving guidance. No apology for food taking over 15 minutes, just a bad experience with a manager who should be terminated for speaking to employees like

Well it was dead inside and four workers were doing nothing we ordered and the food came out in…read moregood time. Even though it was dead and there was no other customers they got our order wrong. Average food and the chicken tenders were the only good food there.

Great service! Great food options! Cool atmosphere and clean…read more Will return when back in town!

Checks ALL the boxes - friendly staff…read more- outstanding food - best hamburger in Des Moines Love this place

Food: absolutely delicious! The Pad Thai is a new found favorite. I love the flavors and the amount…read morein each serving is incredible! The shrimp was cooked well and the ingredients were fresh. My daughter loved the garden salad with balsamic dressing as well as how crispy the veggies were. The Cajun Fettuccini was nice and creamy with a slight kick from the seasonings; it meshes really well. The Pulled Pork BBQ Mac could've been a little cheesier in my opinion (I like a lot of cheese lol), but overall, the flavor was good and the pork was quite tender. Mixing the flavor of the BBQ with the Mac and the crispy onions was definitely a great choice! Can't forget the cheesy garlic bread, which was so good! It was perfectly soft and crunchy all at the same time and was packed with a garlic punch. I also really enjoyed the lemon Parmesan broccoli. It wasn't overcooked, so it still had a bit of a crunch and the flavor combo was perfect! Service: all of the employees were very nice as well as efficient. We were greeted with a smile and friendly demeanor when we walked in. We ordered take out and our food was ready in a timely manner. Nothing was spilling or overflowing making a mess. All of the food was packed nicely in bags that were sturdy enough to reassure us that the bottoms wouldn't burst out lol. Ambiance/atmosphere: the interior was kept up well and seemed very clean. There was plenty of space to enjoy your meal without being too close to others. It wasn't overly loud inside either.

Food was a bit dry and too spicy. Salads okay! Drinks good. Timing on the dot. We came in from out…read moreof town and orders on our way in. Ambiance dunno we did to go. Thank you!

The crab Rangoon's were AMAZING…read more The only woman working in there though seemed very angry. I got chicken and broccoli and found it lacked any flavor and seemed watered down. The broccoli and carrots definitely came a frozen bag which is fine by me... if it has flavor. Definitely seems safe though. I'd go again especially for their crab rangoons. They're not the ones that are too hard and have a really good amount of filling

Food was microwaved and had no flavor. The chicken was raw and the drinks had no syrup. Service…read morewasn't great either. She told us no when we asked for forks and didn't have anything on the menu.