Local Dining

Grinnell is truly a premier culinary destination in Iowa. No other town of its size boasts so many incredible dining choices–nearly 30 restaurants delight diners in Grinnell. From a quick bite to eat with the kids to a romantic evening out, enjoy more choices than you thought possible. Experience made-from-scratch delights, savor local foods, cool off with ice cream or stop for a specialty coffee. Your taste buds will thank you.

A&M Cafe: All-day breakfast, sandwiches and homemade pie.

Casa Margaritas: Mexican entrees. 

Chuong Garden: Chinese carryout and entrees.

Comeback Cafe: Soups, salads, sandwiches 

Dari Barn: Ice cream, frozen yogurt and sandwiches. Seasonal.

Frontier Cafe: All-day breakfast, sandwiches and soups.

Grin City Bakery: Donuts, cinnamon rolls, baked goods

Grinnell Pub: Bar & Grill

Hometown Heroes: Sports Bar & Grill

Hy-Vee Food Store: Retail grocery store, dine-in cafe.

Jay's Deli: deli and sandwich shop

Los Girasoles Mexican Restaurant: Mexican entrees.

Lucky Cat Coffee: Drive through coffee & blended drinks

McNally's Foods: Retail grocery and dine-in deli.

Montgomery's Sandwich Shop: Sandwiches, salads and soups. 

Oakland Acres Golf Club: Burgers, pizza and sandwiches.

Pagliai's Pizza: Pizza and pasta.

Peace Tree Brewing: Craft brewery

Peppertree at the Depot Crossing: Entrees, sandwiches, salads and full bar. 

Pizza Ranch: Pizza, chicken, salad bar, lunch and dinner buffet.

Prairie Canary: Entrees, sandwiches and full bar. 

Relish: Mediterranean and local foods focus.

Saint's Rest Coffee House: Coffee, tea, smoothies and baked goods.

Solera: Wine bar, appetizers and desserts.

West Side Family Restaurant: Entrees, sandwiches and breakfast foods.

In a hurry?

Hardee's

Jimmy John's

McDonald's

Subway

Taco John's