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Iowa boasts a broad array of dining options to satisfy any taste. Discover 99 restaurants (one for each county) to get you started. Happy dining!
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Safe House Saloon
Steps from the Mississippi River on Lansing’s Main Street, you’ll find gourmet thin crust pizzas, legendary wings and a craft beer menu that beats any big city bar at the Safe House Saloon.
Lincoln Café
Located on the Historic Lincoln Highway, this family-owned café serves classic diner food and breakfast all day long. Stop in on Monday or Thursday for the beer-battered chicken strip special – it’s what the locals love.
Galleria de Paco
World-renowned artist Paco Rosic painstakingly recreated the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling using only spray paint to create an unforgettable ambiance. The family-owned restaurant serves dishes with a European flair.
The Wild Carrot
A cute café that’s part restaurant, part gift shop, The Wild Carrot is open for breakfast and lunch. Try the Waverly Cheesesteak, the "best Reuben I’ve ever tasted" and the restaurant’s namesake carrot cake for dessert.
Bill's Pizza & Smokehouse
Specialty pizzas and slow-smoked BBQ basted in their house-made sauce make Bill’s Pizza a go-to for a hearty meal while watching the game.
Klunder's Kafe
Family-owned Klunder’s Kafe has been serving all-day breakfast, broasted chicken and more since 1981. The metal sculpture of a chicken outside the door is a local landmark.
Schera's
Serving food honoring the town’s namesake (Algerian leader Emir Adb El Kader), Schera’s serves a mixture of Mediterranean flavors and Iowa classics. Meaning, you can get za’atar and shawarma served along with pork tenderloins and fried pickles. Not to miss are Schera’s special prix fixe dinners paired with rare wines and beers. Check their website for dates.
The Bread Basket
Good food, local wine, great service and homemade desserts make The Bread Basket a tasty one-stop shop. Pop in for tea and a cupcake, or stay a while and enjoy a meal in this elegant setting. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter for their daily hot entrée.
Barrel Drive In
Step back in time with a visit to this old-fashioned drive in boasting a delicious home-made menu. From broasted chicken, burgers and infamous onion rings to milkshakes, there's something to satisfy everyone.
Fat T's Cafe
A healthy choice cafe serving panini sandwiches, homemade soups and salads. If you're on the road, stop in for a grab-and-go meal or a real fruit smoothie with an optional protein, energy or veggie boost.
Mabe's Pizza
What started in 1953 as Mabel's Lunchroom morphed into legendary Mabe's Pizza. More than 90,000 pizzas are churned out annually as a testament to the restaurant's cult-like popularity.