Treats Etc. 110 West Bridge St. next to the Buttery 563-245-2242
Located in downtown historic Elkader, Treats is a very welcome addition. Treats Etc is a gourmet coffee house, restaurant and ice cream parlor. Split between comfy slip covered seats along the wall with fashionable high table and stools through out the dining area, the vibe is trendy and exciting and the Treats are out of this world. Ice Cream

Groovy Grounds 211 1st Ave E
Dyersville 563-875-6251
One of the coolest spots in the area, Groovy Ground’s contemporary tasteful atmosphere is a great place to hang out. Anne and Mary have established quite a concept. Fancy coffee drinks, a healthy menu, Thursday late hours with entertainment, local artist venue all situated below a cool gift house, The Blue Wing. This is a “must enjoy” place. Healthy Choices

The Franklin Hotel Corner of Hwy 3 and 13 in Strawberry Point, IA
 563-933-4788
The Franklin Hotel’s old fashioned coffee counter is cozy.  The Schmidt’s are personable hosts in an atmosphere, which provides plenty of dining space, yet, in an intimate, stylish setting.  The plate presentation is very appetizing and the food is delicious. I found the Strawberry Brewing Co coffee to be particularly enjoyable and full flavored.  I recommend stopping into the Franklin for a fine slice of Iowa’s history and a terrific meal. Pubnbrews, Fine Dining

The Old Library Cafe downtown Elgin, 250 Center 563-426-5277
Under the new management of Arlo Pelle. Expect small town cafe atmosphere and food.

Cafe Rose 119N. Washington St. Edgewood, IA 563-928-6908
Rosie Tottman put her heart and soul into opening Cafe Rose and it shows. This quaint and trendy new cafe is a great addition to the Edgewood’s business district. Rosie specializes in coffee drinks, homemade breakfast treats like scones, and cinammon rolls. Lunch brings a refreshing, lite menu such as Cafe Sandwiches and Salads like Chicken Salad Croissant, Rueben’s and Chicken Mandarin Salad. Here you can even enjoy a glass wine. Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Drinks too. Soon Rosie will feature wine from her own vineyard! Wireless Internet Healthy Choices, Coffee, IceCream

Breitbach’s Country Dining, 563 Balltown Rd. Balltown, IA 563-552-2220
Iowa’s Oldest Bar and Restaurant since 1852

This business suffered a terrible fire. Stay tuned for updates regarding their rebuilding process.

Graffittis 303 N. Washington, Edgewood 563-928-6474
You can count on great cuisuine and great casual atmosphere at Grafittis.Graffittis is a delicious Full Breakfast Place Monday through Saturday. (Serving Breakfast 7-10:30 AM M-F and 8-10:30AM on Sat.)Daily Noon Buffet just $6.00. Check out Graffittis excellent steak and seafood specials all week long. Friday’s feature a four entree buffet and Sunday’s are always steak special. A great place for private parties, weddings and anniversaries Jane, Alan and Mike will cater your event with elegance and charm. This place can easily house large events up to 350! Check out more Graffittis on the following pages: Pubnbrews, Burger Joints, Reception Halls

Maggie’s Diner 28534 Hwy 18
McGregor, IA 563-8732935

At first glance you might think Maggie’s is your typical truck stop. This idea quickly vanishes as customers enter this immaculate dining room. Maggie’s Diner is one of Clayton County’s best kept secret. Visitors also instantly know Heidi Dickman keeps a very clean kitchen as it is full view of the dining room. Here you will be served REAL Homemade food. Soups are made from scratch each day and I would not miss the homemade pie. Open seven days a week. Don’t miss the daily lunch specials, the Friday Fish Fry or the 1st Sunday of the month Brunch Buffet.  Check out their full menu. I haven’t even mentioned the fantastic view out the large back window.

McGregor Coffee Roasters 211 Main McGregor 563-873-Cafe

Coffee drinkers cheer McGregor Coffee Roasters Cafe is about to stage a return to the coffee business in new digs that will have most talking and even more returning to fill their cup every day. Many area coffeeaholics have been going through withdrawal this past summer as the McGregor Coffee Roasters group relocated their downtown McGregor, IA business up the street to a brand new building located at 211 Main, facing Triangle Park.
Probably what has created most of the buzz is the fact the new location sports a drive- through window. That’s right, now right here in Clayton County, coffee lovers can pull up to the drive through window at McGregor Coffee Roasters and get their java fix on the go. READ MORE

Johnson’s Restaurant and Reception Hall 916 High St. Elkader 563-245-2709
 Clayton County residents agree, when you think of good food and dining in Elkader you think of Johnson’s and the excellent buffet style and off the menu dining opportunity at Johnson’s Restaurant. Johnson's Restaurant is open Monday through Sunday from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm with a full menu (including breakfast) all day. Call to make reservations for private lunches and dinner meetings for 15 to 60 people.
   The Restaurant menu includes a variety of sandwiches, burgers, dinners and HOMEMADE PIE! Our 40 item salad bar features an array of homemade salads. We offer a lunch buffet seven days a week from 10:30 am until 2:00 pm. Stop in to enjoy our great food, relish our family atmosphere and to cool off with our tasty ice cream! READ FULL STORY

Thoma’s Dairy Bar Garnavillo, IA
563-964-2212
One thing at Thoma’s that has been the same since they opened, in 1948, is the way they serve their milkshakes and malts. They use hand-dipped ice cream and offer ten varieties of milkshakes and malts with chocolate, butterscotch and raspberry as area favorites. Customer favorites also include the daily lunch specials and the homemade American fries. Read a Full Story