We left home today without any breakfast and was driving through Guttenburg, Iowa.Throughout my travels I am always looking for a locally owned business to support.Boy did we pick a Winner!My wife and I walked in and looked around for seating and decided to sit at the counter. I was figure if you want to much about a place and its surroundings this is the place to listen. After some conversations with locals and the cook(who happened to be the owner Sue I decided to jump in the conversation.We were deciding what to order and then we saw what local regular Pete ordered. That was enough for us to order(ShipWreck Omelet the same thing plus one pancake.It was delicious!! Well made and very tasty...
As soon as we were seated, I overheard two women loudly expressing their negative opinions about road trips and how people could simply go outside to look at the leaves. They didn't believe in the idea of road trips at all.
The service was a bit slow, but we didn't mind since we weren't in a rush. There was only one cook and one waitress on duty, and we were understanding about the slight delay. We ordered French toast and an egg and sausage croissant, along with juice—both items from the menu with no special requests.
I suspect the cook was also the owner, and she seemed very frustrated when she messed up someone else's order. She expressed her irritation quite loudly, complaining about...
A fun place to eat. We were treated to a lunch from a local car dealer who raved about this place. To our surprise it was really good and very affordable. The cafe is located in what was a service station. A very simple kitchen worked by a chef with excellent cooking skills. Their burgers are big and tasty. Homemade pies and cakes adorn the daily menu with the atmosphere small and friendly. This place boosts the fact that Barack Obama held a press conference there during his presidential campaign and had the pics to prove it. I highly recommend stopping by if in Gutenberg Iowa for lunch or dinner.
9/27/2023. This little local cafe is truly one of a kind. Literally one of the best breakfasts, I've had traveling for years. American fries done perfectly for my liking, but most importantly there was no grease taste to them. Oh and Blackberry preserves, always a plus for me. Cafe was full of locals enjoying breakfast and conversations. The owner was on the grill, which is open to watch. They recognize local suppliers, love that touch. I would drive out of my way to return.
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A small cafe that doubles in size with charm, friendliness and socialization. We ran into friends, past neighbors from the farm, my cousin and his wife and met new acquaintances. What an enjoyable morning! Not to mention Mike our server, with a sense of humor. We ordered omelets and surely didn't disappoint us. Kudos to the gal behind the scenes in the kitchen too, who keeps things running smoothly. We'll be returning soon.Dennis Kluesner Joyce Gibbs (author)
Breakfast..always good. Phone in order lady was short but got order right. Picked it up not even have a good day! She 3 tables..could use better customer service. Gave a 4 because normally it's pleasant attitudes when dining in.
Small Town diner. Apparently Barack Obama ate here in 2011. Food was delicious! Good size portions. Great prices! Service was good! Clean restroom.
Although our food took longer to arrive than we anticipated, it was absolutely delicious! The tenderloins were fantastic!
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It was the ideal spot for breakfast or lunch, and the waitress was wonderful!
Wonderful little diner. Loved the whole experience.
