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Good smells have wafted out of this traditional bakery since 1903. Savory choices include zelniks (buns filled with cabbage and caraway seeds). Another…
Must-see restaurants in Iowa
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It took Michelangelo four years to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, but it took Evelin 'Paco' Rosic just four months to make a half-sized…
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Inventive, fresh seasonal fare is the hallmark of this industrial chic eatery downtown. Always crowded, diners share large and small plates of the…
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Located in the old Ames train station, this barbecue joint has tables overlooking the still busy tracks. The food is sensational, cooked by a crew of…
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This converted grain mill draws folks from across the region with both its made-from-scratch Southern cooking and live blues and jazz music (Saturday and…
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Beloved donut shop that also sells cinnamon twists; the fresh fruit numbers are the bomb.
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This excellent restaurant serving hearty fare is out west near I-35/80 exit 125 and the Living History Farms. It's a bustling place that emphasizes top…
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Generations of locals have feasted on homestyle Italian classics at this proudly family-run restaurant. Have an amazingly cheap mixed drink at the bar…
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A classic that's had an open kitchen since before they were trendy. Succulent steaks (go for the prime sirloin) are perfectly grilled and come with sides…
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What better way to spend a balmy evening than enjoying a handmade frozen treat at this old-style neighborhood malt shop? It's so good here that you'll…
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Generations of locals and students have feasted on the plate-covering pancakes at this no-frills diner downtown. The coffee is cheap and just keeps coming…
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'Keeping Iowans on top of the food chain since 1922!' is the slogan at this hole-in-the-wall store just south of downtown. Enjoy Iowa comfort food such as…
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Long-running Maude's is at the quiet west end of downtown. The menu features a lot of seasonal specials, but you can always count on an artfully prepared…
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Locals have gathered around the horseshoe-shaped counter at this Ottumwa staple since 1936 to gobble down 'canteens' (loose meat hamburgers wrapped in wax…
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This swanky 2nd-floor gastropub boasts locally sourced meals and killer libations at the long cocktail bar. Classic movies play on Monday nights and there…
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With a front that opens onto the street, this stylish cafe is a great place to relax with a glass of wine and watch the Valley Junction action. Or go for…
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This cluttered old corner tavern with a magnificent wooden bar has a long list of beers on offer. But what really keeps people coming are two things: the…
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With a name any traveler can love, the Scenic Route Bakery offers up fabulous coffee drinks and an array of baked goods, from healthy muffins to gooey…
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The poetic menus at this stylish amber-lit restaurant in the Millwork District are organized like so: roots + soil, flour + water, farm + fish. The…
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This old-fashioned cafe on Courthouse Sq made a cameo appearance in the 1995 film version of The Bridges of Madison County. It serves up mac ‘n’ cheese…
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The small menu covers a lot of ground: breakfast pastries (try the 'Dutch letter', a sweet pastry popular in small-town Iowa), sandwiches, Indian dishes …
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This tiny hut from the 1960s is located right on a small beach and the namesake channel that links East Okoboji Lake and Big Spirit Lake. Burgers and…
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Your one-stop year-round source for organic goods, local craft beers and deli sandwiches in an old rail freight house on the waterfront. The two-story…
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Grab a seat on the large deck at this busy pub and enjoy the view of the frenetic channel between West and East Okoboji Lakes. Basic breakfasts and…
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Hits a home run with cliché-busting takes on Iowa comfort food; it's seasonal, locally sourced and great alongside its home-brewed beers. Located 10 miles…
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Cafes, food vendors and artful shops offer their goods from this modern market. The city's best coffee as well as baked goods, pizza, sausages, craft beer…
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One of Iowa's farm-to-table pioneers, Alba has a great spot in the buzzy East Village neighborhood. Dine on inventive seasonal fare that's casual yet…
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A kingdom of locally produced cheeses and smoked meats. Get your picnic supplies here.
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The place downtown for a great coffee and a tasty breakfast. Excellent baked goods.
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A local legend, Shorts serves up all manner of gourmet burgers, including a fine selection of veggie burgers. Great regional beer list.
