Needed to grab lunch after visiting friends in the Hampton area. As they did a conference call I…read moregrabbed soup and half a panini at Rustic Brew -- great choice! Was a good excuse to see Hampton's cute downtown as well as get a really good bite. When I saw the special board I sort of wanted that salad.... And I was told there was one quiche special left. But I was hungry so I asked about getting half a panini (turkey with pepper jack) and half that special salad. Was bummed they had run out of feta, but moved to the potato soup and that was such a good move! Left there full and happy!

Another cool place in Hampton. Great staff and cool interior. The food is delicious and it has many…read moresandwich options and great breakfast.

Stopped into Willie's Food & Spirits in Hampton, Iowa around 8:15 on a Monday night. A couple folks…read morewere at the bar and a booth was finishing up dinner, but the place had that classic small-town bar atmosphere--very clean, well lit, and welcoming. The menu is simple in all the right ways: sandwiches, wings, salads, and a few other staples. I went with their award-winning tenderloin and onion rings. My wife had boneless wings and the deep-fried cauliflower. The food was excellent across the board. Portions were big, nothing was greasy, and everything was cooked exactly how it should be. The cauliflower was crisp and seasoned well, the wings were solid, and the tenderloin was spot-on--great flavor, not oily, and the onion rings were light and perfectly done. Our bartender/waitress, Jesse, was outstanding. She was friendly, checked on us several times, and made sure everything was right. All in all, a great stop. Good food, generous portions, and the kind of service you don't take for granted. We'll gladly make the 30-minute drive to come back.

We were in the area visiting family and found Willie's. What a great place to unwind and enjoy…read moresome very good food and drinks. They accommodated eight of us and the service was outstanding. Everyone gave thumbs up on every order.

Maybe a half an hour so out of Clear Lake on our short road trip, my Dad started complaining of…read moredigestive issues and asked me to find a rest room. That's easier said than done in parts of rural Iowa, but finally we ended up at the Latimer Grocery. Many thanks to the manager who let us use the facilities in this sort of emergency situation. My Dad turned out to be fine and I spent my waiting time doing a little shopping. They carry local honey and from scratch cookies, of which I gladly purchased. And of course a bottle or Rolaids.

Great pizza and friendly staff! It's nice to see a small town grocery store thriving!read more

This restaurant was a pleasant surprise to find in a small Iowa town…read more The decor was nothing special, but their food and margaritas easily made up some difference. Our table ordered three different margaritas that were all excellent and their chips tasted like they had been made fresh that morning. Their mild and hot salsas were also very fresh and homemade, as well as their cheese dip. This restaurant had one of the better Chili Colorado's that I have ever had. The other people in my party also loved their food (large shrimp cocktail and pollo la creama) as well. We all would highly recommend giving this restaurant a shot and you will be pleasantly surprised as well.

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Very good food and service!! Whenever I get the chance to go I always choose this placeread more

Have had a sandwich here once. It was good but think they are a little pricey! They do a good…read morebusiness so this is just my opinion.

This Hardees is great! Amazing food, friendly staff! Daily fresh made biscuits! By far the best…read morefast food in town! Great group of regular customers its always fun on weekend mornings!

I ordered online and it worked out really smooth. All my food was very very fresh. I got ice cream…read moretoo, and it was amazing. All employees were very nice and friendly. I will definitely come here more. Thanks

Stopped here for lunch during our drive home. It is a good, clean and modern restaurant with a…read moresmall town cafe feel. The food was good as well as the value. My wife ordered the Mushroom Burger (see picture) while I had the Chicken Noodle Soup (see picture). We thought that both tasted very good - the soup was not watered down and actually was fairly thick. Food: 3 Atmosphere: 3 Value: 5 Service: 3 If you found this review helpful, please click to show your support.

When traveling we like to eat at local family run restaurants. We had breakfast and it was very…read moregood. I had the meat platter breakfast with a pancake and my significant other had the biscuits n gravy I highly recommend them

What a cute fun place! We met friends there on a Saturday night & had a nice time…read more Guys ordered tenderloins & they were terrific! I'll put them up in my top 3 or 4! They came with fries which were tasty. The girls got fish tacos & they were plain. We asked for salsa & tartar & they said they were out of the usual wasabi that comes with them. (Note; I would have ordered something else if that had been disclosed ). The outdoor patio looks like a fun place when the weather turns warm! Nice folks. Good food!

The food was good overall. Excellent burgers and I recommend avoiding the fish. The service,…read morehowever, was not good. Our server took a long time to come over and wad inattentive overall. We were at the restaurant at 5:15 and left at 6:45. I think part of the problem is that many in town have figured out the online orders are prioritized over people actual at the restaurant.

Nice throwback diner spot for lunch! Expect a wait because everything is made to order. Nice Mason…read moreCity gem.

Great loose meat sandwich. Haven't been here for years and it hasn't changed. That's a good thing!…read moreGreat Ladies filling up the buns so full you won't be disappointed. Fries are hot and fresh and malt free hick and creamy.

Amazing!!! Such tasty sandwiches & salad for lunch. We had the Granny - turkey with sliced Granny…read moreSmith apples on sourdough hoagie - and the Portside - thinly sliced chicken breast with avocado, lettuce & tomatoes on sourdough sandwich bread - with a side of broccoli salad (traditional Iowa potluck!). And a huge triple chocolate hot mess caramel fudge brownie. Food you would make for yourself, but you're on vacation! Staff is so welcoming & efficient. Don't be intimidated by the long line - enjoy chatting with those around you. A definite return visit is called for.

This place has been open for about 25 years and I wish I had known it when I lived in the area. We…read morestopped through and ordered four sandwiches and a couple salads. All was made to order and the service was good. Definitely a local place. LOTS of great options in the menu and was difficult to decide. I had the chance to taste each of the four sandwiches and all were good - but only one of them was amazing. The other three were still very good and unique... but not as over the top as the The Dill (I think it was). I would easily recommend this place and plan to go back the next time I'm in town. In addition, this isn't a sit down place - you will need to leave with your drop What I could tell. There were some tables in the alley... but the lake is a close walk for a good view while eating. Finding this place was a pleasant surprise. Support local!