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.
Click here to view a downloadable list of Grinnell restaurants. Click here to view Grinnell restaurant hours by day. Grinnell Eats guide is brought to you in partnership with Grinnell College. *denotes Grinnell Chamber Member.
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
El Cascabel: Mexican entrees, patio seating available
Frontier Cafe*: All-day breakfast, sandwiches, and soups
Grin City Bakery*: Donuts, cinnamon rolls, baked goods
Grinnell Craft Brewhouse*: Tap house serving Iowa beers and cocktails, bring your own food or have local eateries deliver
Grinnell Pub*: Bar & grill
Hometown Heroes*: Sports bar & grill
Hy-Vee*: Dine-in cafe
I-80 Dhaba: authentic Indian cuisine, vegan and vegetarian options
Jay's Deli*: deli, sandwich, breakfast and ice cream shop
Los Girasoles Mexican Restaurant*: Mexican entrees, patio seating available
Maria's Fresh Mex: Tacos, burritos, and fresh Mexican dishes, patio seating available
McNally's Foods*: Retail grocery and dine-in deli.
Montgomery's Sandwich Shop: Sandwiches, salads, and soups.
Oakland Acres Golf Club*: pizza, wings, sandwiches, and appetizers, patio seating available
Pagliai's Pizza*: Pizza and pasta
The Periodic Table* at Hotel Grinnell: science themed menu with craft cocktails wine, and beer, patio seating available
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
Scooter's Coffee: coffee, breakfast items, smoothies
Solera*: Wine bar, personal pizzas, and desserts, patio seating available
Uptown Nutrition: Shake and energy bar
West Side Family Restaurant*: Entrees, sandwiches, and breakfast foods
*denotes Chamber member
Jimmy John's
McDonald's*
Pizza Hut
Subway
Scooter's Coffee
Taco John's