Came for lunch, stayed for the desserts! So good that we tried 2 after our meals and took 2 more to go. Our server, Mal, was a delight - made us feel like family. read more

The Sanctuary Restaurant - Peanut Butter pie - Sandwiches Near Me - Shenandoah, Iowa

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Prices are reasonable, food is incredibly good and the staff are amazing. The bread for their sandwiches is made there and made well. The house salad should not be missed. So much good here, but I am lazy. So this is all you get. Go there and get your own opinion on exactly how it is awesome. read more

So cute, I love the whole inside and outside! The food was great too. I did have to take it to go but it was still delicious. Let me tell you though, that peanut butter pie.... UGH! AMAZING!!! I want to go back just for another slice! If you're on the fence, just get it!!:) read more

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Fantastic first experience. Great food and a beautiful restaurant. This will become a regular place for us to dine!! read more

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Got the turkey melt so good and tasty the ham and bean soup was amazing and the house salad was delicious. Service was impeccable.

Great lunch with my mom and sister. We stumbled upon this place. Taco salad was great and don't forget dessert! I had a chocolate something... homemade, I am guessing they have different desserts all the time. In a neat setting... kind of a church. read more

The Sanctuary Restaurant - A great place. Took a chance and it was worth every bite! - Sandwiches Near Me - Shenandoah, Iowa

Cute little hometown, local place in Shenandoah. Delicious food (breakfast and lunch!), great coffee, cheerful service and a wonderful, unique atmosphere. I get the turkey bacon sandwich and it is very good every single time I get it. The service is quick and helpful. Would definitely recommend this place for a fun local spot to grab food or coffee with friends! read more

The Sanctuary Restaurant - The cutest place! - Sandwiches Near Me - Shenandoah, Iowa

Quaint little lunch spot! Great food! Love all the salads they have added and of course, their sandwiches are great!

Beautiful atmosphere and decor. Really slow service for no obvious reason. I heard lots of great reviews about this place but my food was average . Sorry. No need for me to come back. read more

Terrific breakfast in a unique setting. Biscuits and gravy some of the best I've had. Wife enjoyed her avocado egg and bacon sandwich, which they "customized" the way she wanted. Prices are very good, and coffee is top-notch! Also need to give a shout out to Zoe, hostess, server, and cashier. Despite it getting fairly busy, she was on top of it all, and friendly throughout. Would love to try their lunches. read more

This was a great find off the highway. Good food in an old remodeled building. I would recommend eating here. Turkey Reuben was great. Can't beat the mocha shake to go. read more

The Sanctuary Restaurant - Chicken Pepperjack - Sandwiches Near Me - Shenandoah, Iowa

Found this gem in Shenandoah. Great sandwich, salad & dessert. Try the Banana Carmel Cake - mmm good! Great service even though was busy during lunch - thinking maybe a class reunion or something in town, but our server, Erica, didn't neglect us. read more

We ordered for takeout and were not disappointed in our food. Sandwiches were great and still warm when we got home. They have a wonderful menu. Will definitely come back after covid is over. read more

We ate at the Sanctuary Restaurant while we rode RAGBRAI in July, 2016. Since there were a lot of people in town trying to eat out, especially at a decent restaurant, we had to wait a bit. By the time we got in, they had run out of many items on the menu. Nevertheless, the food was great and the owner had a great spirit and humor, even after probably one of the busiest days she had seen. If I am ever in Shenandoah again, I will make sure to visit. read more

This restaurant pleased me tremendously. I came for the delicious desserts, and ours was lovely. The tea came as a delightful surprise - so many choices. read more

Wow, this is a very cool place, the ambiance and the food. We stopped by this restaurant based on the Yelp reviews and we were not disappointed, we arrived 15 minutes before their closing time and they were glad to serve us and did not rush, we felt very welcome. We ordered a sandwich, soup and a dessert, everything was delicious and the service was top notch. I highly recommend this place if you are with in 20 miles of this restaurant it is well worth the trip. read more

Gourmet sandwiches for lunch and tasty sides. The decor is fantastic. This is a great spot that doesn't seem like it belongs in such a small town. Check it out if you're in Shen read more

One of the best places to eat in Shenandoah, but that's not anything to brag about. This place is only open during the day and Friday nights. Wish there was more Friday nights durning the week... read more

This adorable little restaurant hidden in downtown Shenandoah area is a gem!! They have some of THE BEST paninis I've ever had. Everything is always fresh and full of flavor. I always order the pasta salad as a side with my sandwich- it is awesomely creamy, peppery, and has just the right amount of carrots and celery. If you're not in the mood for a sandwich there is always a special of the day that is wonderful. Their chicken wonton salad is perfectly put together and the flavor is spot on! Don't forget to get dessert because you will not regret it! Their raspberry dark chocolate cheesecake will bring you back for more! I will be a repeat customer for years to come! read more

The Sanctuary is cozy and warm, food is consistently good. There is a small menu with good daily specials. Love it for lunch!!!

I love the atmosphere. Stained glass windows. Photography on the walls. A good selection of sandwiches, soups and salads and pies. I will be going back. read more

We came to the restaurant during RAGBAI bike event. For the small town the number of bikers overwhelmed the restaurants. We had to wait 30 minutes for a table. Other than the expected wait everything was perfect. The food superb. The service excellent. Prices very reasonable. read more

The food here is divine! You really have to get there early to get their specials, but the sandwiches are quite good too! They cater as well, and everything is just as good catered as it is in house! I love the location (beautiful old chapel), and the stained glass windows are gorgeous. They have some great dishes and desserts. Highly recommend them! read more

Get any of their sandwiches! So good! Skip the house salad- personally didn't like the sweetness of it. Their cherry pie is really good. Obviously home made and not a lot of added sugar. Nice atmosphere and interior! read more

I love this restaurant! The food is good, the atmosphere is awesome, and the service is excellent. I always enjoy chatting with the server's who are very warm and friendly. I have never had anything that I did not absolutely love! This is a gem in Shenandoah and Shenandoah and definitely the best restaurant in the city! read more

We were just here to do RAGBRI (the bicycle ride across Iowa) and stopped in for dinner. We are so glad we did. The line was long because of 10,000 bike riders descending on the town; the the wait was worth it and the people were so upbeat and friendly despite having been serving nonstop since noon or so. Oh, and the food was great - way beyond what we expected to find in a small town. We had a french roast beef sandwich and smoked turkey sandwich. They were really big (and we had just biked 50 miles to get there) and they came with a yummy salad with mandarin oranges and banana slices. You could also choose a pasta salad that everyone liked too. There were also really great shakes in about 25 flavors to choose from. We had chocolate raspberry and the couple next to us had pumpkin pie. So good. And did I mention desserts. Everything is made on premises and we were able to sample 5 or 6 kinds between the group of riders. The lemon coconut pie was my favorite with a great flaky crust. The food is very well prepared and obviously made with lot of love and attention (even until the last 30 minutes of what was a very long day for the staff and cook.) Definitely worth finding if you are traveling through or making it a regular stop if you live near by. read more

I had the special today, spinach mushroom bacon quiche. It came with a salad with bananas and craisins. I also got a half sandwich with turkey, provalone, spinach, roasted red peppers, and garlic butter. It was great!! I love this gem in a small town. The decor is beautiful and they had awesome service! read more

The Sanctuary Restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - Shenandoah, Iowa

By far the best restaurant in Shenandoah. Great, grilled sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads. Anything you get will be awesome. My personal favorite is the turkey provolone sandwich. read more