Papa Kern's Cafe
304 E 30th St #3718, Altoona, IA
Crema's Take
“Papa Kern's is a warm, homey diner in Altoona where the breakfast really shines—their French toast and omelets earn genuine raves, and regulars swear by the Italian sausage sandwich and perfectly crispy fries. It's the kind of comfortable spot where you can linger over coffee with friends or grab something quick before heading out, all with friendly service and the kind of homemade food that keeps people coming back.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
French toast and omelets were amazing. I couldn't choose between sweet or savory—so I got both. It was the best decision of my week!
First and last time. Order French toast. The powdered sugar was like rock sugar, it was in chunks. Parts of the toast was dry. The other foods lacked seasoning. The moz sticks wasn’t fried enough the breading was falling apart
What a great diner! The food was delicious and the service was fast & friendly! Definitely going back!
This is a great comfortable place with delicious homemade food. Great friendly atmosphere. We had delicious burgers and the fries were perfectly crispy. So happy to find a good clean local cafe. We will be back next year!
Very good & filling. Grilled tenderloin is tasty as well as the large breakfast. Italian Sausage sandwich 🥪 is always my 1st choice! Enough for round 2 later. 😋✌🚴♂️😷
Crema Reviews
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