Fun Joint! And get an education while you get entertained. Doug would give you the shirt off his…read moreback.

COLD beer , great free locally grown popcorn, awesome pizza…read more also has outdoor area to enjoy your beer. If you can get by the guy near the door asking forty nunya questions , it will be worth your time to visit. and great bartenders !

It's often said we are way out in the boondocks and implies somewhere less than where the action is…read morebut not at Boondocks Emporium. Whether you're a local (especially a veteran for whom they encourage folks to buy them a drink), a fan of bison art or just passing through from Des Moines to Dubuque via the Amana Colonies as we were this is one Boondocks worth finding yourself. We had the soup of the day (corned beef and cabbage) can see why it's a favorite and an unbelievably delicious bison burger with sweet potato fries. Patrick was a great server keeping up with the bar and all of us in the restaurant with a great attitude and a big welcoming smile. The place feels just like where you want to be to get to know a bit more about the town. Lots to look at and enjoy.

katie was THE BEST server ever! she was so kind, had get recommendations (tater tot nachos so…read moreyummy) and accommodating. the food was very delicious, always hot and a lot of the drinks and food recipes were homages to loved ones which really makes this place feel local and a real passion place. super awesome place! eclectic atmosphere like a place a buncha friends own and put up what makes them happy. wonderful experience and thanks katie!

This place is closed and gone. Site needs updating to reflect such. Franklin Street will be…read moremissed by many in the area.

Sad to say, they have announced closing the brewery. Such a great place, decor, and beverages.read more

FABULOUS selection!!! I haven't had that many ciders to choose between except at a Cidery! The…read moreSpicy Mexican Flatbread and the Crab Rangoon Flatbread were both DELICIOUS, but in entirely different ways! The building and decor are fabulous to check out, and we loved walking around, reading about the history of the building. Donna took really good care of us, and does a great job. A wonderful place to visit, eat, and drink!!!

Four of us tried Textile on a quiet Saturday in March. The beer selection is good and tasted great…read more Not all that hungry we ordered a small flatbread to share. The word amazing is overused but this was really good. Love the industrial look and feel of this place. We will definitely be back.

The Pub is closed. It is now Emma's Cafe. Long live Emma's. A great addition to the community!!!…read more I'll offer a glowing review in the classic country cafe class when Emma's shows up on Yelp.

Five stars to supper a local business in a very small town! It's great to have a sports…read morebar/restaurant in Earlville! My first visit was on an "all you can eat cod" night. It goes until the fish runs out! Although I don't care for seafood, my other two dinner guests said the fish was great. Meanwhile, I had some cheese balls and a chicken bacon wrap. The place is divey, but clean--the perfect combination! If you ever find your self in Earlville, Iowa, I'd recommend a stop!

Just go!!! If you like small town bars...this is your place! If you like quiet vibes and a…read morecool place..hit it up.

I'm here now. We were seated immediately. It took about 25 minutes before we ordered our drinks…read more Then, Our food took about an hour to get part of our order. Three of us were finished eating before rh other two even got food. Not enough wait staff on a Saturday evening. One was waiting tables and bar tending . Then there was also a waitress. Unless you order alcohol, they won't be in a hurry to help you. Ridiculous. Food was good. Service was completely lacking. After an hour, they came back to the table to take the two remaining people's orders again. Too late to eat by the time they got their food.

Some might call the Palace a sports bar with unique country flavor. Yeehaw. Not just a friendly…read morecorner tavern. Great food noon specials and a buffet. Also nice short order menu Six booths, two long high bar tables, and plenty of low tables too. Enjoy sitting outside under the scoreboard. Build your burger. Noon buffet under 14 bucks. Wow. Today the buffet was smoked pork loin, mashed potatoes, corn, soup and salad bar. Great for family, teams, friends, and anyone else.

This is the coolest bar I've ever been to in Iowa, if not one of the coolest bars I've ever been…read moreto- PERIOD! The Sanity Room takes "theme" bar to a whole new level. There is a state mental facility outside of Independence, Iowa, and hence the theme of the Sanity Room. But don't think it's cold and creepy. No. The owners have gone to great lengths to make this an inviting place complete with the unique chairs, private small booths, and kitschy motto signs surrounding the place (one of my faves: "I can only please one person per day. Today I choose me."). They serve shots in pill bottles and syringes, and the staff will even make you don a patient gown, sit in the old hospital bed (vintage and they claim it came from the state hospital), and then administer the shots while wearing a doctor's coat. Genius! After you are vaccinated, you get a sticker. As if the booze wasn't awesome enough! And let's talk about the booze. This is a full bar that also features some great craft and local beers, as well as a local wine. Iowa wine, you ask? It was by far the best I sampled and I bought a bottle. Yeah, you can buy their stock too, if they have enough. As for specialty cocktails? Look no further than the bloody mary made with Chardonnay. That's right, I said the bloody mary is made with wine. And it's delicious. Since wine doesn't have as much alcohol as vodka, you might have to drink a lot to get the same effect, but with a taste like this you won't mind. The Sanity Room does seem to be a work in progress as they only have one unisex bathroom but they are working on more accommodations. Still, it's small so you can't imagine there would ever be a long line. It also sits in the back of an antique store, so blink and you might miss it. I know we did the first time we walked by, but the second time we took a chance and walked in and I am so glad we did! There's even a back patio area that overlooks the Wapsipinican River. The only bad thing would be that there are no TVs in the Sanity Room. I question if this would change the integrity of the bar, as it might compromise the theme and inviting nature. But I am a sports nut and there would be nothing better than belly up at the bar, drinking a glass of La T Da & watching the game! Seriously, if you're ever in Independence and you don't stop in here, you're missing out. I can't wait to get back and get my dose of Sanity!

Such a great name for the town that includes the mental hospital. Eclectic, fun decor and the…read moreowner/managers obviously love their work! A deck in the back gives a nice view of the Wapsie River, and an antique shop with all sorts of fun things, from tools to quilts. Thanks for the hospitality!

Excellent food! Service is working out the kinks…read more Went twice in one week for dinner. Beer cheese soup is to die for! Steaks are flavorful and cooked just how one orders them! Service could use a little work - there seemed to be almost as many employees in the building as customers both times we visited and service was pretty slow. We sat for twenty minutes at the bar without even being acknowledged.

I hear from my friends Carmen and Brian that this is the place to go for the greatest steak dinner…read more Next time I'm back in the area. Let's all go! I know from past visits that the live music and beer is outstanding.

Just a great little small town bar. 3 different types of fries and worth going to if you're in the…read morearea. Our server was attentive without being on top of us all the time.

From the owner: A restaurant with a full bar that serves homemade pizza, burgers and sandwiches. We have multiple…read moreTVs for college football and other sports.