Wonderful service, great food and great atmosphere. It was 6:30 and waited 30 minutes. Well worth…read morethe wait Highly recommended taking the drive to eat there. After eating there stop at their ice cream/popcorn shop Fabled and grab some ice cream or take home some popcorn.

Nestled in a set of businesses halfway between Ames and Ankeny, Flight nailed my first visit with a…read moreterrific meal and great customer service. Plenty of parking and a comfortable interior, they enable diners to have a positive visit without being cramped or rushed. Noise isn't an issue. Opened with a sensational Onion Haystack, a unique dish that was aided by a pair of sauces, Chipotle ranch and buttermilk ranch. My burger was outstanding, The Classic, perfectly cooked and served on a delicious bun. I snagged some tasty sweet potato fries from my Way Better Half too! Coke products a plus too! Server Brooklyn was excellent, providing great guidance with a kind nature.

I've passed Cole's many times and just kind of shrugged it off. It looks like a state fair food…read morestand that sits along the road. We rolled by it on our way home from a little day trip North today and decided to give it a try. There is no inside dining room. Just a walk up window and a pseudo-patio with a few picnic tables. Parking is tight, but there are a few adjacent spaces that can catch overflow if needed. I didn't know a lot about Cole's. A few pieces of Star Wars memorabilia, loud colored signs, a veterans mural and large battle cross on the storefront caught my eye. Being a veteran myself I decided to dig in a little bit and try to figure out what was going on with this place. The first thing I found... We were first timers, but people LOVE this place. There was a line. We were rubbernecking and watching food come out the window while waiting to order. The locals were friendly. More than once we heard "We've never had anything bad here. It's ALL good." Second. Cole's basically burned to the ground last year. The owner with support of the community of Slater rebuilt it. The third thing... Even more humbling for me than the story surrounding the rebuild. And the one that gave me the answer I was looking for about the veteran related pieces... The owner of Cole's (David Sturdy) named his restaurant after his son Brandon Cole Sturdy. Brandon joined the Marines and was lost to hostile fire in the Afghanistan War at the age of 19 on May 4, 2004. From this former sailor... Semper Fortis Marine. The food. We ordered a Cole's Super Tenderloin. Hand pounded and perfectly cooked. Topped with brisket, onion rings, dill pickles, and BBQ sauce. The Super Tenderloin was comboed out with some of the best onion rings I've ever had. Large. Whole onion rings...not minced. And again perfectly fried. The mound of shredded cheese is covering a boat of chili and hand cut fries hot out of the fryer. That and one scoop of hard chocolate ice cream in a bowl came to $27.50... Service at the window went well. The portions are HUGE. We split everything and were both more than full. If a little bit of a wait pisses you off... If you're not okay eating at a picnic table, in your car, or at a nearby park... This might not be the place for you. If you like good fair style food and ice cream... Grinders, various types of hot dogs, burgers, tenderloins, chicken strips, etc. Cyclones, hard pack ice cream, soft serve, banana splits and more.... See their Facebook page for a full menu. If you enjoy something new. Enjoy a short day trip. Enjoy time outside with your family on a beautiful day. This is a great spot. About seven weeks ago the owner made a post on Facebook that almost sounded like the restaurant's days might be numbered. Under it was a comment that added more detail. Like it may only be open on weekends for now... I know it was open today. And I know it would be a damn shame to lose another small town Iowa treasure like this with everything going on right now...

Cole's American Tenderloin and Ice Cream Bar is one of those little places you drive by and think,…read more"bet the food is good there." Famous for its American Tenderloin, Cole's also offers old-fashioned shakes made with real ice cream, and huge tacos with a pound of meat. The tenderloin $12/tax) is the star, a hand-pounded piece of meat so juicy and tender it almost melts in your mouth. The French fries are fried in a special fat and covered with herbs. The flavor of Cole's fried food tastes outstanding and the portion sizes are easily enough for two people. This is traditional Americana roadside fried food at its finest. Inside dining is limited to just a few tables, most people probably pick up their ice cream treats outside "to go" in the summer. Not really much here for people with specific dietary needs. It's just not that kind of place but they often try new items for the menu. Today's new item was tater tots with beef, onions, sprinkled with cheese. Sometimes you're just really hungry for this kind of food.

we have really been loving subway in town lately, but yesterday im eating my foot long Black Forest…read moreham and cheese sub with my daughter at dvho and all of a sudden i taste tuna . my guess is they used the same knife to cut my ham and someone else's tuna sandwich. it was really gross. that happened the other day also with a ham sub and then meatball marinara sauce was on her ham sandwich. I'm not going back for awhile .

Had a Pickup order for 4pm! Wasn't ready when I got there! One person working & there was 4 people…read morestanding in line! He said he would be with me soon! He helped 2 more people & started on my order! After making 2 sandwichs he went looking for ingredients & called someone! He came out & said sorry I am trying! He then proceeded to wait on the next person! My husband finally came in from the car! It was about 20 after 4! I got up & asked the guy what was going on & he said the owners son would be in at 5pm! So my we decided we would come back at 5! We came back & the owners son made a few orders & then started on ours! It was done & all he said was sorry for the wait as he handed it to me! No apologies -nothing! Oh & while I was sitting there the 1st time at least 5 customers walked out without ordering! I felt bad for the gentleman that was working by himself! We won't be going back!

Another fantastic visit to Nite Hawk Bar & Grill! We pedaled up the High Trestle Trail and were…read morerewarded with delicious, reasonably priced cocktails on their inviting patio. Our server Sarah was attentive and friendly, making sure our drinks stayed cold and even refilling our bike water bottles before we headed back out. Even on a Tuesday afternoon, this place has great energy and makes for the perfect turnaround spot during our 32-mile ride. If you're cycling the trail or just looking for a welcoming spot with good drinks and service, Nite Hawk is definitely worth the stop!

Met some friends out here on a Friday evening and the place was packed. The boasted chicken was…read morefantastic and the service was excellent. It's a little out of the way for us to get there but there is no doubt in my mind that we will be heading back.

Very rude gal at the counter. Doesn't greet, doesn't smile. When I say thank you, I get a reply of…read more"yep" I believe she is a manager. There is also a man who is the same as the gal there with the same customer service. Terrible. If I see those two working when I pull up, I will leave and go elsewhere.

I've had a lot of problems with this Casey's location. The only reason I keep coming back is…read morebecause I live so close. Here's the deal: The employees don't ever give me my receipts in the morning, which isn't a big deal. The problem is that I track my receipts very closely for finances, so when I watch the cashier crumple it up and toss it in the trash without asking, it makes my blood boil. The lids on their coffee cups always leak, without fail. Because of the pandemic, I can't bring in my own thermos, so I'm forced to either deal with leaky coffee stains on my shirt or haphazardly pour it in a different cup outside. It's extremely annoying. Speaking of coffee, a lot of times they're out, and I come early in the morning. There's no reason for their machines to be empty at the beginning of the day. I've had problems with employees being very rude and unresponsive as well, but I don't see staff like that much anymore. I love coming to Casey's because I love their food, coffee, and convenience. But, until these issues are resolved, this is the highest rating I can give them.

Found this place from a list of recommended caterers, And wanted to try it out. Came here around…read more7pm on a Monday night. This place is a hidden gem! Starting off there are so so many options for BBQ lovers and people that may have more limited tastes. They offer classic smoked meats, salads, fried chicken, sandwiches and some more creative options like BBQ nachos, brisket Mac and cheese, bomber-ritos (a variety of meats, hash browns,cheddar, jalapeño corn, your choice of sauce wrapped in a tortilla) and taco fabuloso (what we ordered pictured) The prices are a STEAL for the amount and quality of what you get. BBQ definitely adds up and can hurt your wallet, but that is not the case here. The tacos has a GENEROUS amount of pulled pork, flavorful, tender, and juicy. We stopped off just for a snack, and I was full after 1! In regards to their catering, I've heard nothing but great things and they've won several awards. Unlike some catering companies, they are transparent about their prices and it's a fantastic deal! Not going to break the bank no matter what type of event you're having. I will be back and I'm hungry for more!

For a small town place this place has out of this world BBQ. I would have never expected it to be…read morethis good but it's outward clean pleasant appearance is what brought me into the establishment. I'm happy that I stopped and if trucking ever brings me back I will be stopping in again! PS. You have to get the Ham Ball! Mmm mmm mmm!!

Stopped at this Casey's for the first time this past Wed. for a cup of coffee for the road. The…read moreplace was pretty busy, but I was able to get in and out quickly with my fresh coffee from beans. (A Casey's staple.) Here I am, enjoying it with a great road song.

5 stars just for the bathrooms alone. Even cleaner than some decent restaurants…read more We also filled up the tank here.

Not on the main stop but right on the 510th Ave headed South out of Ames you will go right by it if…read moreyou are not paying attention. Parking is plentiful in the gravel parking lot. We made our way inside and its set up as you would expect a pub. Lots of people inside. Group off to the side and most the tables were full. We snagged a seat and a waitress came over pretty quickly. She got our drinks and we spaced out with whatever was on tv. Hubby has been here before but this was my first time. The menu was limited. He said they used to have burgers, but from a photo on their website it looks like the menu was updated in 2022 and no burgers anymore. Fried food and Pizza are your options. Yes there are a few other things, but it appears simplified and makes for quicker turn around. We were not really up for pizza but I wanted to try the fried tenderloin sandwich. We decided to split it and get a side of cheesballs. The sandwich came out hot and with a side of crinkle cut fries. It was really good. It wasn't too thin and the batter was really good. The individual that was with us got a salad. The salad was huge! it was so big she had to take most of it with her. I would probably go back for another Tenderloin. Probably go back to try the pizza as well. Lots of good comments about the Pizza on here. Give them a try if you are driving by.

Had the Italian chicken sandwich , it there was absolutely no flavor . No mozzarella, and it looked…read morelike they just plopped a big spoon full of marinara sauce on the bottom bun. All that sauce made the bun super soggy, couldn't even pick it up to eat it. The marinara sauce tasted like tomato paste mixed with stewed tomatoes.

We love Fenceline! Such great people, crafted brews, variety, and fresh ingredients. We enjoy the…read morepatio, and the unique seating inside. Their use of the grains from their brewing makes for some excellent combinations and positive upscaling!

Best place in town to relax and have some beers, food is excellent. Come here often never…read moredisappointed staff is super friendly.