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Is Amanda’s Big Breakfast the Most Intimidating Food Challenge in Iowa?

Can you finish a 5-pound breakfast in 30 minutes? Discover why Amanda's Big Breakfast at J&A Tap might be the most intense food challenge in Iowa.

by Trent Jonas
on Feb 26
A red awning marks the rear brick exterior entrance to J&A Tap in North Liberty, IA.
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Yes, You Can Eat Unlimited Sushi at This Beloved Iowa Restaurant

by Stephanie Frias
on Feb 12
All you can eat sushi restaurant, Izumi, in Iowa
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This Is the Best Buffet in Iowa, Known for Its Selection

by Trent Jonas
on Jan 2
The exterior patio of Graze Gourmet To-Go featuring wooden picnic tables with red umbrellas and a large sign with a heart graphic near the entrance.
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The Thanksgiving Wrap at This Iowa Sandwich Shop Beats a Turkey Sandwich

by Stephanie Frias
on Nov 21
A tortilla wrap with lots of lettuce and some pink meat on the edges, wrapped in brown paper.
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Dig Into the Tastiest Tenderloin Sandwich in Iowa at This Ice Cream Shop

by Stephanie Frias
on Oct 25
A pork tenderloin sandwich with onions and pickles in a basket with red and white checkered paper on top of a yellow table

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We Love Açaí, and This Is Where to Get It in Iowa

Açaí from Bloom in Iowa is the healthy, purple frozen treat destined to replace your ice cream habit.

by Stephanie Frias
on Sep 29
powder pink food truck selling acai bowls
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I Never Visit Ottumwa, Iowa Without Stopping for Loose-Meat Sandwiches

If there's one stop I won't miss in Ottumwa, Iowa, it's Canteen Lunch in the Alley. Don’t make this mistake of calling this loose-meat sandwich a sloppy joe or a Maid-Rite.

by Stephanie Frias
on Sep 29
Man standing outside a yellow concrete block building, the Canteen Lunch Box in Ottumwa Iowa
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This Buzzy Iowa Restaurant Does One Dish Really, Really Well

There’s a ribeye in Kalona, Iowa, that steals the spotlight. Charred just right, rich with flavor, and the kind of meal you’ll still dream about tomorrow.

by Jacki Mick
on Sep 19
An illustration of a restaurant with a wooden deck, red umbrellas, and a sign that says "Tuscan Moon."
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This Restaurant Arguably Has the Best Chicken and Waffles in Iowa

Discover a hidden gem in Des Moines serving up mouthwatering chicken and waffles that redefine breakfast. Perfect for locals and visitors craving a hearty, unforgettable start to their day.

by Jacki Mick
on Aug 7
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Serving Up Soft Serve: This Ice Cream Shop in Iowa Won Me Over

The Whippy Dip in Decorah, Iowa, has been selling soft serve since 1954. We think it's some of the best ice cream in Iowa.

by Trent Jonas
on May 29
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