MAIN STREET CAFE, Council Bluffs - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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American, Cafe

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Breakfast, Lunch

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Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service

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Dave G

Woodbury503 contributions

Western omelette with hash

Apr 2021 • none

Western omelette with hash browns for me. French toast and scrambled eggs for C. Omelette and hash browns were just right. French toast was good, but the scrambled eggs were not up to C’s liking. Lots of locals here ordering their “usuals”. If you’re on this side of the river, a good choice.

Written April 24, 2021

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raymond a

Shelby2 contributions

Have a Wonderful Breakfast and Experience

Jan 2022 • none

Took Granddaughter's for breakfast after DR. appointment. Their first time. Definitely enjoyed the pancakes and atmosphere. Good to see all the tables filled with friends, sure they all enjoying the relaxed story telling time. Hope to take them again. I hope to have them enjoy lunch also soon.

Written January 4, 2022

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katyb1980

210 contributions

Delicious

Aug 2022 • friends

Great food! Skillet and toast were full of flavor. Coffee was weak & service was slow, but the restaurant was full of charm & lovely decor. Would go again if in the area.

Written August 27, 2022

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Edith W

1 contribution

Great place!

Jul 2021 • none

Great food! Family-friendly environment. The atmosphere is very friendly with local families and friends. Large portions of excellent food. My husband and I loved the food.

Written July 26, 2021

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Tom L

Oshkosh306 contributions

Wow! What a tenderloin!

Aug 2019 • none

What a great down-home mom-and-pop eatery! A huge menu, but the best thing on it is the enormous breaded pork tenderloin sandwich! Iowa prides itself on its tenderloin sandwiches and this one is tops!

Written March 8, 2020

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bill.andersen@cox.net

5 contributions

Hello?

Dec 2018 • none

Wife and I went in to this place. Nobody greeted us. We sat. They were not busy. Heavy set guy behind the register said nothing. After 10 minutes of waiting and not having anyone say anything to us or bring us water or a menu we got up to leave. The guy behind the register says, "Where you going?" I just smiled and kept moving. It was a very tense environment and we were happy to leave.

Written November 27, 2019

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Hafpint

Ellston16 contributions

Good eats

Sep 2019 • none

Good place to eat. The service can get a bit slow as there are two opposite sides to this cafe with two separate entrances. If your waitress is working both sides, service gets a bit slow. The hot roast beef sandwich is best on Tuesdays and the burgers are average eats. The breakfast skillet is very good.

Written November 6, 2019

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boatlvr13

Olathe31 contributions

Small town cafe with wonderful service

Nov 2017 • family

We wanted to have a local restaurant which has a limited menu but well worth it. The homemade pies were wonderful as well as the homemade hamburgers!

Written January 21, 2018

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793merric

Council Bluffs48 contributions

Homecooked food

Mar 2017 • friends

Easy on the budget. Great breakfasts all day and chicken strips yummy. Staff friendly. Mostly family owned. Lots of seating. Close to park, library, ice cream shop, railroad museum and squirrel cage jail.

Written March 26, 2017

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CorbySue

Cache42 contributions

Lunch

Sep 2016 • friends

The food was pretty good. I had the Tenderloin sandwich (photo attached); seems to be staple in Iowa. It was big enough for two people. Wasn't the best I've had but was tasty. The other three people had the Hot Beef Sandwich, & Hot Hamburger Sandwich. Everyone enjoyed their meal; we all left full.

Written September 9, 2016

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makmort1211

Council Bluffs6 contributions

So good!!!

Aug 2016 • family

Cinnamon rolls the size of dinner plates !! Amazing value for the size. Cheap, convenient and delicious. Very busy during brunch time, but worth the wait ! Quick service and awesome staff. You won't be disappointed!

Written August 30, 2016

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slkanger

Council Bluffs5 contributions

Comfort foods

Jul 2016 • family

They have a variety of comfort foods to please anyone. Never had a bad meal there. We usually have been there for breakfast. Occasionally a supper.

Written August 22, 2016

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MilesL44

Greenville308 contributions

Nice lunch

Aug 2016 • family

Had a nice lunch with our granddaughter today. She had the child's chicken strips with fries. We had Philadelphia cheese steaks whip were pretty good. I little too much bread but good flavor. Nice place for lunch after visiting the U.P. Train Museum

Written August 11, 2016

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Enigma55

Fort Worth52 contributions

Big disappointment

Aug 2015 • solo

I read the reviews on this café and they sounded pretty good, so thought I would give Main Street Café a try. I went for breakfast and ordered their eggs and bacon. I specifically asked for soft scrambled eggs, and asked the waitress to underline the word 'soft.' When my order arrived, I knew immediately I should send it back, but was in a hurry, so I ate it. The eggs were not only hard, they were almost rubbery! The three bacon strips were small and slightly overcooked. The iced tea was instant, not brewed, and I just couldn't drink it, it was that bad. The only decent thing about the breakfast was the English muffin and jam, neither of which were made by the restaurant. Also, the waitress did not check on me even once. Very disappointing and I will not go back.

Written August 7, 2015

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KAY M

Omaha16 contributions

quick breakfast

May 2015 • solo

This is a small local spot for a good breakfast lunch. We stopped in on a Sunday morning after church. The food was good. The server was friendly and efficient. We thought the atmosphere was a little scruffy. Not sure if we would return. Prices were excellent.

Written May 19, 2015

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