There aren't a ton of restaurant options living in rural Iowa. Regardless, me and my foodie husband have been slowly eating and drinking our way through local menus, trying out (nearly) anything and everything on a menu. There are definitely a few fa...
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I love their coffee, their lunch options, their energy drinks, and that they carry our cinnamon rolls! 😉 It's so wonderful having a local coffee shop. (The image is the wrong logo, but the link is correct.)
Red White & Brew Coffee Co. - Britt, Iowa
Probably the nicest, cleanest fast food place to sit down and eat! The food's good, too! 😍
Chick-fil-A
Probably the best and farmers market between Des Moines, IA and Rochester, MN! Definitely the best in all of northern Iowa! We love being part of this market. ❤️
Clear Lake Farmers Market
Of course, I can't forget this place! If you're looking for fresh baked goods, homemade jams, and 100% pure Iowa Maple syrup, we've got you. This is my ultimate favorite! 🏡😍❤️
Brown Family Farms
The all-you-can-eat sushi deal is SOOOO deliciously worth it! However, their bento boxes are also a tasty and filling option if you're looking for moderation lol. Ugh, I wish they weren't so far away - I could eat there every day! ❤️
Ichi Tokyo (South)
If you specifically crave fish tacos as often as I do, this is where you want to go! Crispy shells, properly cooked fish, topped with a coleslaw bursting with flavor - all reasonably priced. There's a lot of Mexican restaurants in northern Iowa, but ...
Cinco De Mayo • Algona Iowa
We first found this place while we were camping at Ledges State Park (also a place I recommend). As we were driving by, staring at the line of people waiting for the place to open, we practically floated out of the car like a cartoon character becaus...
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This pizza is so good! Plus, Pagliai's has the only Po' Boys we've really enjoyed eating.
Day date idea: get lunch here, then walk part way down the block to the used bookstore. So fun! Try it out for yourself.