It is a GREAT bakery that earns its rating as one of the nation's 10 best bakeries. Located on the…read moreEastern side of the great Winterset public square, this terrific family business oozes customer service and kindness, and its food is spectacular. Owner Jim Sparks is a wonderful man, and they are a strong community supporter. Their family has operated the business for more than 40 years. My apple fritter was the best I have ever enjoyed, and we decided that it was definitely worth the 45-minute ride! They also have great donuts and cookies, plenty of indoor seating, and historic Winterset photos. This is a jewel. Visit it; you'll love the entire experience.

This is a pleasant "Bakery on the Square" that my Dad and I stopped at during our recent drive…read morethrough Winterset (think Bridges of Madison County). We had just come from the John Wayne Museum and I was looking for a sweet roll for my early hotel room coffee the next morning. That would be for my 5 AM wake up (home and away) to tide my over before breakfast with Dad around 8 AM. This Bakery has a lot of room and seating, and it's a bit of a walk to the counter. As we were here mid-afternoon, selection was more limited, but still tempting. I would have preferred a scone over a donut (because the former is "healthier"?), but my choice was either going to be the later with white frosting or a long john. And what I chose was delicious the next morning.

Such a cute cafe! My husband and I were in town for a softball tournament and stumbled upon this…read moreplace while looking for a coffee shop on a Saturday morning. It was jumping with live music, a few local vendors selling goods, and great vibes! Saturday I tried a salted caramel oat milk latte and was 5/10, not much flavor but still good. Sunday I came back and ordered it with some honey, and it was much better 7/10. My husband liked his so if you like a sweeter latte, I recommend adding some extra flavor. The avocado toast was really good! 10/10 Vegan yogurt parfait was very good 10/10 and I was surprised and grateful to see a vegan option in this small town. My husband had the bacon breakfast sandwich and claims it's 9/10, he really liked the fresh ciabatta it comes on. They also sell local beers which is pretty cool! The aesthetic inside is cute and airy. They also have a back patio and some seating out front! The staff is very friendly and personable. Great service, tasty lattes, and quick breakfast bites. Highly recommend!

Stopped in to plug in and work a little bit, while in the area for Hinterland. It was super cute,…read morethe staff was really friendly, and what we ordered was great. Some mimosas one day, with avocado toast and the following day we did espresso martinis, they had some amazing looking ice cream cookie sandwiches we have to go back and try next year.

My grandparents live in Pleasantville, so we visit them often. We always make a stop at either…read moreCheckerboard or Dairy Shoppe, and today we chose Dairy Shoppe. The food is always delicious, and the staff is very friendly. The cozy and quaint atmosphere inside is a plus. Keep up the great work, Dairy Shoppe!

The most pleasant thing in Pleasantville is when the Dairy Shoppe opens…read more This place has the most magnificent tenderloin, they use Northcote Meats. This is perfectly breaded with a a perfect crunch. Plenty of meat that is a real tenderloin and not the ground up mystery meat pressed into a tenderloin kind. The best tenderloin in town. I also got a chocolate marshmallow shake which was super, the perfect balance of marshmallow and chocolate. Will definitely be back to the Dairy Shoppe!

It was amazing!! The person who was there when my friend and I went was so kind and friendly!!…read moreDefinitely had lots of patience. I definitely will be coming back here whilst in college.

What a fun place on a small town square. With all the feel of days past, they serve up a great cup…read moreof coffee and have the option to get lots of treats! Syrup soda and ice cream goodies are all there for the enjoyment! The staff was super friendly and attentive, even when busy! I'll be back for sure! Recommended!

Absolutely delicious. This was my second visit. Both times I got a Twister in a small. Neither time…read morecould I finish the whole thing but gave it a good try. The quality of the ice cream and the toppings is great. The staff are friendly and patient as you try to choose from all the varieties. The cute patio is perfect for a summer evening. I can't wait to go and try more.

Sometimes I struggle with my reviews between giving a place a 4 or a 5 star rating but that is not…read morethe case here. This place is AWESOME! The quality ingredients and amazing flavor combinations will keep us coming back again and again. I wouldn't change a thing about this place.

I wanted to grab a couple bags of coffee for a fundraiser basket i was making. staff was incredibly…read morehelpful. i made a nice coffee basket for the fundraiser.

Amazing coffee, very friendly staff when I was there. The Palomino is my favorite coffee on the…read moreplanet! Check times tho, it's like most coffee places, closes earlier than a restaurant.

What a find for a coffee lover!…read more I had a large iced oat milk latte (no flavoring) delivered over DoorDash. First, my husband placed the order for me, and I got a call right away from a friendly individual at Crimson Anchor to confirm my order would be made with oat milk. (My husband put it in the order as a question and the caller wanted to confirm it for us. SO nice!) This latte is smooth, i can actually taste the coffee and it's delicious, it's PERFECT. But this one is special for 2 reasons... 1) milk substitutes (like my oat milk), flavorings, and even whipped topping are included in the cost. SCORE! 2) This iced beauty came with two large square ice cubes made out of COFFEE . As a person who always orders oat milk, and always removes the ice to keep my beloved latte from watering down, this is a delight to me! I can't wait to stop in and check out the vibe.

I bought a latte, i'm pretty picky about coffee and this one was DELICIOUS (and affordable). Great…read moretaste/flavor espresso. The man who was working was also very friendly and helpful! 10/10 recommend

We live on the East Coast and were planning an "Elevated Picnic" rehearsal dinner that took place…read morein Iowa, so finding someone we could completely trust from a distance was incredibly important. Off the Griddle exceeded every expectation. They truly took care of everything--tables, coolers, beverages, plates, silverware, napkins, desserts, flowers, decorations, and the most amazing charcuterie spread for 45 people. Every detail was thoughtful, beautifully done, and completely stress-free for us. The food was absolutely incredible, and days later our family and friends are still talking about how beautiful and memorable the event was. What stood out just as much as the food and setup was the communication. They were exceptionally communicative throughout the entire process, responsive to every question, and made planning from across the country feel easy and manageable. The entire evening was exactly what we envisioned and more. We are so grateful for the care and effort they put into making such an important event feel special and seamless.

Kristie and her crew were amazing! The food was delicious and they were on top of getting…read moreeverything setup and keeping it stocked. We had a taco bar at our wedding of about 125 and everything went super smooth. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!