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.
Grinnell Bucks are currently accepted at all restaurants, regardless of Chamber membership status.
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Canary Underground Speakeasy*: appetizers and cocktails/mocktails
Casa Margaritas: Mexican entrees
Chuong Garden*: Chinese carryout and entrees
Comeback Cafe: Soups, salads, sandwiches
Dari Barn*: Ice cream, frozen yogurt and sandwiches, open March-October
Frontier Cafe*: All-day breakfast, sandwiches and soups
Grin City Bakery*: Donuts, cinnamon rolls, baked goods
Grinnell Craft Brewhouse*: Craft brewery, bring your own food
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.
Maria's Fresh Mex: Tacos, burritos, and fresh Mexican dishes
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
Olmstead Sweet Treats: Ice cream, hot dogs, nachos, sandwiches
Pagliai's Pizza*: Pizza and pasta
The Periodic Table* at Hotel Grinnell: food truck inspired menu with craft cocktails and mocktails
Pizza Ranch*: Pizza, chicken, salad bar, lunch and dinner buffet
Prairie Canary*: Entrees, sandwiches and full bar
Saint's Rest Coffee House: Coffee, tea, smoothies and baked goods
Solera*: Wine bar, personal pizza's and desserts
West Side Family Restaurant*: Entrees, sandwiches and breakfast foods
*denotes Chamber member
Casey's
Jimmy John's
McDonald's
Subway
Taco John's