Five stars isn't enough…read more While visiting Oelwein for family business, I stopped into MA & PA's Diner for lunch. The food was excellent, and the famous square pancakes absolutely lived up to the hype. After I returned home to California, I realized I had accidentally left my clip-on sunglasses at the diner. I expected they were gone forever. Instead, the staff found them, carefully packaged them, and mailed them back to me at their own effort. That level of customer service is incredibly rare today and says everything about the kind of people who run this restaurant. The meal was delicious, the atmosphere felt welcoming, and the hospitality extended well beyond my visit. If you're passing through Oelwein, make this a stop. Come hungry, order the square pancakes, and enjoy a little taste of what "Iowa Nice" really means. Thank you again to everyone at MA & PA's Diner for your kindness and exceptional service. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Iowa.

I was on RAGBRAI and Ma and Pa's Diner was in the ending town. It was recommended by our shuttle…read morebus driver. The food was great. I was with three other RAGBRAI riders , we all loved what we on. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, omelette, and baked cod. Worth stopping in if you're in town. If I'm ever back in Oelwein, I would definitely go there.

Visiting the area and stopped in serendipitously -- delightful. Very friendly owner chatted with us…read morefor a while about the town. He roasts his own coffee and the iced brew was really outstanding; fruity and complex. He also makes it into a milkshake ("affogato") which was also delicious. Molasses cookie is recommended and there are a zillion kinds of salt water taffy. Very easy to spend a lot of money. I would definitely return if I were here again!

Friendly owner & staff!…read more Delicious homemade baked goods! We got a giant strawberry Rhubarb bar and a cherry turnover. Went back today for the Ashby Michigan ice cream. Amazing fun flavors! I had the Caramel corn and peanut butter in a waffle cone. Dreams do come true... ;) Cutest shop you can sit inside or in the fun chairs outside!

We have been stopping here every time we travel to Cedar Rapids. Klunder's is a halfway brunch…read morespot that is top notch! Simple and good food! Waitstaff are always friendly and the prices are to die for! Love this country cafe!

Picture the quintessential small-town diner and you've got the vibe at Klunder's. Panel walls,…read morevinyl seats, and a cold case of pie. The staff was all extremely friendly and helpful and the vibe was relaxed even with most of the tables occupied. There's no outdoor seating as it's basically a corrugated barn on the outside so no dogs allowed. We stopped in on a road trip for some pie and it didn't disappoint! I'm a fan of raisins and chess pie so you know I had to try their raisin pie with a mountain of meringue. It was exactly what you'd expect and I recommend splitting a slice between 2-3 people since it's so decadent. The rhubarb fluff pie was an unexpected treat. We got the last slice and it was the best part of a midwestern church basement "salad". The frosting was incredibly dense, almost butter, so that made it texturally hard to eat. I highly recommend stopping in for food or even just some pie to go.

Been a year since we stopped at The Hay Market, and it is still Decorah's hidden treasure.read more

Had Hash Browns w/cheese and onions couple eggs over easy, sausage patties, white toast. All of it…read moreproperly made like an American classic breakfast. Service was good and friendly, and you can pick your ambiance, sit down a tables or sit in a separated bar section a bit rougher and noisier, but good folk.

Had a sandwich served with fresh fruit & amazing coffee with a great view we love this place & we…read moretry to go every time we are in Lansing! Staff is so friendly!

Great coffee shop with good breakfast lunch offering. Cute place with unique gifts. Service is…read morefriendly and fast. We stop there every time we go through town.

This is the second time that I have been to the Driftless Cafe, but only because I have only been…read moreto Viroqua twice. And my recent experience was just as memorable as the first visit over seven years ago. The food was beautiful with lovely flowers and so flavorful. I wanted to lick the bowl but opted for asking for a spoon to get the last possible drop. The service was quick, friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the quiet atmosphere and loved the hear the din of the kitchen in the background. Comfortable and cozy. I really look forward to my next visit and I hope that it doesn't take me so long to get back.

What a great lunch The food was delicious the service was…read moreamazing. And the price in line with the quality. We will definitely go back for dinner

I really love the vibe of this store! We stopped in during a first-ever visit to Decorah. I was in…read moresearch of local cheese and singles of local cider. I scored, big time, on both counts. They carried a good range from local cheese maker WW Homestead and also had a nice variety of Wisconsin cheeses along with some imports. The cider selection really came as a wonderful surprise, though. I used to cider being given a short shrift compared to beer. Instead, they had a great variety from local cideries, and I even bought a bottle from Belgium! My husband found a few new beers, too. If and when I come here again, I'd love to look through more of the store, even as I check on the cheese and cider anew. This is definitely my kind of place.

We stopped in to grab sandwiches for lunch. We were there before lunch and we're the only ones…read moreordering sandwiches. It took two staff members 20 minutes to make two sandwiches "made to order". We stood there and had no idea why it was taking forever. They did toast the bread. As pictured, I was glad they had GF bread but it made my sandwich much smaller. I got lettuce, red peppers, "avocado" the green paste you see on the lid, pepperjack and mayo. We bought a large bad of chips and a tea $2.29 and our total for two "no extras" sandwiches, the tea and one bag of chips was $24 and change. Still can't believe how puny the meal was. Only two veggies before you're charged .99 for extras. I expected it would be substantial and filling. Otherwise the store was clean, and has lot of options for foods and natural products.

Best place in the area to get a pork tenderloin sandwich and crispy fries! Friday fish specials…read moreand great pie! Fast, friendly servers bring delicious home cooked meals to your table. We always stop there when we are in the area.

Located in the former Country Cottage Cafe location - Oelwein Family Restaurant offers a full day…read moremenu including some all you can eat specials and supper entrees. Stopped in for breakfast on a Monday morning. Waffles, omelettes, French toast, skillets - lots of choices. We had a western omelette with hash browns and a pancake, vegetarian omelette with hash browns with onions, French toast with sausage links on the side and a vegetable skillet with bacon. Rye toast on the side for the skillet and veggie omelette. Sunny side eggs on the skillet were done perfectly - hash browns soaked up the yolk as expected. French toast was tender. Omelettes are three eggs - chock full of veggies. Overall a good experience. Note - 3.9% service charge for credit cards. We paid cash.

Nice little coffee shop with small town charm. The raspberry rolls alone are enough to make us want…read moreto go back. Great coffee. Staff was friendly and quick, even though the line was near the door we didn't wait long for our drinks and goodies. Good variety of specialty and classic coffee and bakery treats. Highly recommend!

Great drinks and friendly service. The only coffee shop in this small town but also excellent…read morecoffee.

I had passed this place several times while visiting Decorah. We popped in before the Church crowd…read moreand got a booth right away. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The menu wasn't so overwhelming you couldn't decide. I ordered the French toast platter with bacon and hash browns. It was a pretty standard French toast breakfast. I enjoyed it and had more than enough. The code was hot and good. I eyeballed the pies on the way out , next time! My son said his breakfast was really yummy. His pancake was the size of the plate. Very enjoyable famiky friendly place. I will return, as it was tasty and reasonably priced.

Excellent breakfast place! My omelet was delicious. My husband had biscuits and gravy. It was…read morea family friendly place which made me happy. The servers were excellent and I wish I could have tried a piece of pie. They looked so good. I'm glad that we are planning to return to Decorah. It's definitely on our list for breakfast and lunch!