Visiting Pella for the first time & while wandering spotted this Cafe. Couldn't decide what to have but spotted the Combo appetizer and it had my name all over it! Fried Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Cheese Curds and Onion Rings. Came out quickly and piping hot. Wonderful flavor and definitely hit the spot. read more

Everything about our lunch here was fantastic- our waitress was cute, friendly and efficient. Our food was so delicious. My Berry Salad, Corn Chowder and Portabello fries were all great! We will definitely go back when we are in Pella. read more

We stopped in here this morning for breakfast, and had a wonderful experience. Our server was great - she asked if we preferred a table or booth, and we opted for a booth. There's a surprising amount of seating in this restaurant, with plenty of booths, and tables. The service was also very quick - we had our food less than ten minutes after ordering. I went with the country omelette (sans onions), which is generously sized with three eggs, and was chock full of green onions, ham, tomato, mushroom, and cheese on top (fun/different way to do it). Choice of toast, I went with rye, which came out perfectly toasted with plenty of butter on it, and hash browns. Delicious! My husband ordered the special (choice of meat, choice of how your eggs are cooked, toast, and hash browns). Our server was awesome - checked on us multiple times, and was very friendly. We will absolutely come back when in the area again! read more

Windmill Cafe - Everyday Special - Armenian Near Me - Pella, Iowa

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Super friendly staff and such a nice place to have breakfast. Great overall Will be back for more read more

Windmill Cafe - Skillet - Armenian Near Me - Pella, Iowa

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Awesome staff, food and service! Great lunch before walking around town looking at tulips!

If you are hungry and want to get filled up on cafe food this place is pretty good. Service was very friendly.

Stopped in for a quick lunch when downtown Pella was super crowded, and we got seated almost immediately despite the crowded restaurant! Our server was really quick and attentive. You'll pay at the cash register up front. I was really tempted by the breakfast, but we ended up ordering off the small Greek menu section because it's gotta be good if it's from a diner, right? It was! I tore into it before I could get a great pic. The fries are my favorite style too, with the extra crispy outside. We split an order of cheese curds as well - YUM. While I was tempted by the Sunday breakfast buffet, we ended up getting a quicker breakfast but if I'm ever in town again, I would definitely return! read more

Windmill Cafe - Gyro - Armenian Near Me - Pella, Iowa

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Man is this place is a beautiful blast to the past. The food is absolutely, incredibly, simple but delicious. It was the perfect breakfast following a rough morning. My wife had a beautiful breakfast with French Toast, eggs over medium, bacon extra crispy. I had my usual. 3 eggs scrambled, and two sausage patties. The service hear shines here though. The waiters and waitresses here still HANDWRITE their tickets. Our server Dee has been there 16 years!!! We talked about coffee shops, like this one, in our past and present. This is a great one. It was a bargain, and satisfied a bit of nostalgia at the same time!! Awesome time!! read more

Windmill Cafe - 3 eggs, 2 Sausage Patties, Hot Tea!!! - Armenian Near Me - Pella, Iowa

I thought the place was cute and the service great. Coffee and food was good and they are pet friendly!

We stopped in on a Sunday. I had the buffet my wife had French Toast. The buffet was nothing special. Lots of food, but below average quality. The French Toast was good. Service was a rushed high school girl. Will we give it another try, yes. Will it be soon, no. We will try other options in town before we head back. read more

Meh. A lot of the Dutch places we were eyeing are closed on Sunday so we ended up here. COVID precautions: They were seating parties at every other table which was good. However, our waitress was NOT wearing a mask which was so disappointing to see. I understand not requiring customers to wear one but at least mandate your staff to wear one. I did not feel safe eating in the restaurant. Food: We got the corned beef hash and Pella burger. Nothing special there. Service: Pretty quick. I will not be returning here. read more

Windmill Cafe - Corned beef hash and Pella burger - Armenian Near Me - Pella, Iowa

The service here is great, wait staff are friendly and take time to get to know you. Food is consistently good, hot and portions are large. read more

Food was okay at best. Service was the same. Very loud atmosphere. Paying at the door as you leave is not convenient because people are coming in the same place. read more

We knew it would be good because the place was packed! A great breakfast or lunch stop in Pella!! Windmill Cafe provides excellent service, our food came out in minutes! We had the cheese curds & Greek pitas, super tasty! Highly recommend. read more

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Good but disappointed. Hoped for a Dutch lunch, but no luck. Just plain old American food. Broccoli Cheddar Soup might have been the better choice. Family friendly. Lots of tables. Fast service. https://www.thespruceeats.com/must-try-dutch-recipes-1128401 read more

Food is very average. Servers are also just above average, although it seems that the kitchen staff is somewhat surely. Prices are good, and the outside of the building is SO cute. It is right across from the Tulip Toren, so the location is prime. Pass on the biscuits and gravy, but the pancake is good and the eggs are ok, but a little greasy. read more

Diner ambiance, servers very amiable and remember you as a local, good home cooking, breakfast a specialty, homemade pies. Plan ahead, as there is often a line to get in, however tables turn over quickly. Great about refilling coffee and drinks. Some are not refilled, such as juices, cocoa, milk. Reasonably priced, but don't expect to see a tally of prices. That is done at the till or when you use a charge card. read more

Restaurant was very busy, but we were seated quickly - tasty breakfast! Good variety and nice ability to order items ala carte

Just ate here & food came fast, hot & delicious. I ordered from the greek section of the menu & really enjoyed my pita. Husband ordered breakfast. Hardly any masks which is great with us. Staff seems to work great as a team. will stop in again when on our way through. read more

They got beer & food in the morning & you're not in heaven. May this place be a beacon to you in dark times.

I was visiting a good friend who moved here just before COVID. Decided to take her to breakfast on a Sunday morning. Looked to see what was open early in Pella and found the Windmill Cafe. Checked the menu and it all looked good but when we got there we were pleasantly surprised with a Sunday morning brunch Buffett for $10.50. Now they had breakfast and lunch selections. So much food I will have to come back another time. But this time I tried the scrambled eggs with ham, cheese and veggies, biscuits and gravy, potatoes, and hash browns. It was all so good and I am not a biscuit and gravy girl but this was fresh and home made. Definitely not from a can. Decaf coffee was good too. Do yourself a favor and eat here. read more

Don't come here if you are looking for nice food. This is just a greasy diner with bland food. I had the Pella Burger which was one of the worst burgers I have ever had. Thin patty with a slither of bologna and tasteless fries. Truly tasteless. My wife had scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage links, and two pancakes. This meal was ok. However, the waitress forgot the sausage patties and when we told her about it she brought us sausage links. At that point we were too indifferent to complain as we just wanted to get out. The place smells of grease. Not a good place to go. We only went because we were hungry and the lady of the tourist stand said that it was a good place for lunch. How wrong she was. Avoid this place. I'm baffled at the good reviews on here... read more

Windmill Cafe - Pella Burger. Ridiculous and flavorless. - Armenian Near Me - Pella, Iowa

Stopped in late breakfast to do some Christmas shopping in Pella. Server was so nice checked on us frequently and made sure everything was ok so service was good. The food didn't leave as good on an impression. I ordered the Bacon and cheese omelette, it was ok. The melted Kraft cheese slices on top were not what I expected and didn't add anything but more oil to the dish. Which the hash browns were swimming in. The hashbrowns were super greasy! They were slightly crispy on top and soggy with grease on the bottom. The toast was pretty soggy with the butter/oil stuff they use. Overall I was disappointed. Every time we come to Pella we see this place busy. Maybe it was just an off day but it kind of made me not want to come back. I am sad it didn't live up to the hype I thought it had. read more

Windmill Cafe - Bacon and cheese omelette with toast and hash browns - Armenian Near Me - Pella, Iowa

Love love love!! Very homey feel with awesome food. I didn't get the pie, but the pie must be popular because almost every else had a slice haha! Everyone was very welcome and incredibly nice. read more

well lets start this off right... those who know me I am a porkatarian from my mom's side of the family!! so I know pork well!! and here in Iowa we have what we call a pork tenderloin... not to be confused with a German Pork Schnitzel... but a close relative for sure!! and there is a product called a pork fritter.... yea not the same!! a fritter is ground pressed pork..... and the flavor is different for sure!! I ordered a pork tenderloin (see the menu) and got a fritter... cooked well... but wait I asked for everything!! what no onions?? like 2.75 more for fries... (basic small fry) some one else had mentioned the fries were tasteless!! kinda weird they were just that!! no taste!! so I salted the heck out of them.. and plenty of ketchup... at least the food was hot!! right out of the fryer!! most folks that know me I will eat almost anything... so the T-loin here is a pass for me... culvers has a better T-loin!! now on to the good part!! YES they still do the Sunday only brunch buffet!! hours on that is 8am to 2pm!! that I know is good!! I should to have tried the daily special meatloaf... or the hot beef or hot turkey... will I be back?? yea but not for a T-loin!! read more

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The three stars is not reflective of the food or service. Both were good. The three stars is due to having large TV's (on both sides) on being subjected to political views. I would like to eat in a establishment that has no distractions and can enjoy good food and conversation. There is enough distractions and political upheaval and would like to get away from it while on vacation. read more

My grandparents liked their food, but unfortunately I can't say I left satisfied. I checked with the waitress multiple times if the flatbread had eggs or dairy, and when I got it, it tasted buttery so I didn't eat more of it. Then the tomato salad I got I ordered without dressing or olive oil because I don't like those on salad. She told me it would probably just be on the side. I stated several times just to be sure- no cheese, no meat, no dressing/oil. Lo and behold, my salad arrives DRENCHED in oil and the dressing. I literally wiped my pieces of tomato off with a napkin until it was soaked and gave up. Also, I ordered a plain baked potato on the side, and it came with butter, so they had to bring me a new one. It was pretty frustrating. The waitress was nice and I liked the vibe in here, but I ended up just getting a loaf of rye bread next door for a more fulfilling lunch. read more

Windmill Cafe - There was a pool of oil and dressing, which I stated several times that I did not want. ‍ - Armenian Near Me - Pella, Iowa

Meh. Didn't expect frozen meat patty and lukewarm temperature food. It was all okay, but not great. What really wasn't great was the service. Everyone was in a hurry. Hostess didn't wait till we reached the table to leave -- she dropped off the menus and ran. Our server rushed us to order, too. I know they're college students but still. If it's the only option, we would take it. Otherwise, we will try and find something else. read more

Windmill Cafe - Meat skillet - Armenian Near Me - Pella, Iowa

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I am a regular and the staff has got to know me as such! Great selection of food with breakfast all day and variety of daily specials. Pie is delicious especially the summer selection of fresh strawberry! read more

Food was great and at really good prices-so much so I thought the menu was from 3-4 years ago! Small place so they get you in and out quickly to maximize revenue. I'll be back again for sure! read more

Had lunch there today. The hamburger and fries were great. The gyro was good. The 3 cheese pasta bake that was a special was just ok. Service was very good even though the place really busy. read more

Good Local Pella Food at a Great Price Super-fast service. Ordered pork Tenderloin which is breaded, Fried and placed atop white bread and topped with homemade brown gravy with homemade mashed potatoes. This was great comfort food. This place is a gem. read more

I had the daily soup special: a crock of Creamy Broccoli Soup with a Chicken Salad Croissant for $5.95 and capped my meal off with a slice of Strawberry Rhubarb Pie. The croissant was fresh and fluffy, though the chicken salad was lacking. It wasn't bad, but I've had better. It was very finely chopped, so it was lacking the crunchiness you get from chicken salad with bigger pieces of celery or the crispness of grapes. The soup was incredibly tasty and creamy. I'm used to broccoli cheese soups being made with yellow cheeses. This one was made with a white cheese, which was a tasty change. The special, I would say, was most definitely Creamy Broccoli Soup WITH a Chicken Salad Croissant and not Creamy Broccoli Soup AND A Chicken Salad Croissant. The soup was the real feature of this special. After being on the fence about dessert, I'm glad I spoke up and got a slice of Strawberry Rhubarb pie. I had the option of getting it with ice cream, which I turned down, and the option of having it heated, which I accepted. This pie was wonderful! It was the perfect balance of tangy, tart, and sweet. Definitely worth the additional $3.75. Service was a little slow as the place was full for the lunch rush, but my mom and I had a nice lunch in the window booth of the shop. I would definitely recommend this place for a tasty breakfast (served all day!) or lunch! read more

Windmill Cafe - Creamy Broccoli Soup Special with chicken salad croissant - Armenian Near Me - Pella, Iowa

My family and I were having an excursion in Pella and we wanted lunch. I was particularly interested in french toast and ordered a short order for ~$3. One of the other family members ordered today's special, which was a beef-noodle dish. The food was reasonably priced and came out quickly, but before long I discovered I had gotten exactly what i had paid for; $3 for an order of french toast. The toast was what our waitress called "texas toast" with a pat of butter sandwiched in between. The order wasn't all too warm and was almost salty rather than plain or sweet. In other words, it was average. The beef special was determinedly too salty. However, the price wasn't anything to complain about. I'd describe the Windmill Cafe as a "better, inexpensive Village inn." Maybe I should've ordered a waffle instead? read more

Though disappointed the first couple of times I dined here, I have given it several tries and it is now on my banned list. While breakfast is ok, there appears to be a obsession with their awful canned gravy and "cheese" product. The burgers are obviously frozen patties, lacking in any flavor. Service is inconsistent. I have experienced more often than not a sense of "how dare you bother me" service. read more

Nice local restaurant and family diner feel in the city center of Pella. Great selection of unique burger options and appears to be known for their breakfast with hours till 3. Portions appear to be substantial no matter what you order. Tried the Gyro Burger, with beef patty and gyro meat and tzaziki sauce. read more

This is a very good place to stop an eat! The food and the environment is very good!! They always have great customer service!!

We stopped in for lunch. It was very busy yet food came out so quickly, hot and delicious. I was hungry for a gyro and had the Gyro BLT. My hubby had the Greek salad with Gyro meat. Both were really delicious. The staff was super friendly and very efficient. Worth a return visit next time we are in town. read more

Food is good. Bad management today. Our hostess seated us, we ordered and just got our food. Then told they have a reservation for that table and they show up 15 minutes early. So we were told to hurry and eat. All the while the reservation people stood right by us watching us eat and making rude comments how we were at their table and to finish up. Our money and business is not good enough. We eat did eat their usually once a month. Now I will have to think about going there. read more

I came to Windmill Cafe for breakfast, and I loved it. The food came out very quickly and it didn't taste rushed at all. The prices were very good (around $6-$8) and the atmosphere of the little cafe was nice. I'm not a breakfast guy, but I liked this one. The butter on the toast was probably the best part I would give this a 9/10 but I'll give it a 5/5. Very nice place. Very good food. read more