Ankeny Cafe
310 S Ankeny Blvd, Altoona, IA
Crema's Take
“Stepping into Ankeny Cafe feels like coming home to a place that's known you for years, where servers remember your name and the retro counter seating wraps you in genuine small-town warmth. This beloved community staple has perfected the art of the neighborhood gathering spot, delivering honest, generous breakfast and pastries with the kind of attentive service that somehow keeps pace even during the bustling holiday rush. After more than a decade of loyal patronage, regulars return again and again for that indefinable quality that owner Heidi and her family have carefully preserved—a cafe where you're never just a customer, but part of the fabric of Altoona.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
These are stars based on the particular restaurants ambiance? It is a small quaint cafe that makes you feel right at home in small town. The servers remember your name and your order most times. Jessica was fantastic. Easy for a quick lunch.I went there with a gal pal of mine…
Excellent in every way possible. We dined with Ankeny Cafe on 12/23 just before the holidays and the place was extremely busy and had a small number of staff, but let me tell you they operate incredibly efficiently and they don’t miss a beat! Our server and the cashier were…
10/10 recommend. Very friendly servers that were prompt. Great food that came out fast and hot with good portions. Fair priced. The atmosphere was cozy, and I loved the retro vibe at the counter seating area. There are also booths and tables if the counter doesn't work for you.…
I have been going here for over 12 years now and every time I come in there's a warmth that you can feel. The service, the food, the conversations, this is a community staple of Ankeny!! I was having breakfast at the counter talking about Omaha and the history of this…
Amazing local diner ran by a great family. The new owners are working so hard to preserve the family vibe that Dean and Brandi served all of these years and are doing a great job. Heidi, her mom and daughters have really hit the ground running. I highly recommend the biscuits…
Crema Reviews
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