124 Main Street


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(4 out of 5)

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Review by: Barbara M. on 2/2/2011

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The pancakes are indeed light, fluffy, and worthy of the best maple syrup. Everything else is tasty, but it's difficult to ignore those cakes! This place has the flavor of a cafe that earned its place in the hearts of locals over the last 40 years.

Review #21947Review by: bayatbeach on 5/22/2009

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Larry is the best! The service was comparable to 5-star restaurants. The pancakes are worth traveling many, many hours for--light, fluffy. And their specials--do ask, you won't be disappointed. Unlike many other diners I've been too, they reach out to newcomers as well as catering to the regulars.

Award Nomination: Best Breakfast Ever

Review #17038Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 5/10/2007

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Breakfast best time [ ask for the special pancakes ] but all meals are good. They been in the same place for over 40-years

Award Nomination: Most Comfortable

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Reviews submitted here are meant to pertain to breakfast only. While Mr Breakfast cannot vouch for the validity of each restaurant review, he feels pretty good vouching for the excellent character of the residents of Ames, Iowa - who are primarily responsible for the review(s) you see above for The Grove.