Places to eat in Indianola?

**Clonefan32** · 07-29-2010, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by cyrevkah

My mom had planned for us to be there at night...I'm guessing there'd be a night glow.

No Night Glow Saturday, but there is fireworks and a band.

**cyrevkah** · 07-29-2010, 11:29 AM

If you drive 69 toward South Rigde Mall there is a Popeye's near there. 15-25 minute drive (depends on speed mainly)

**Clonefan32** · 07-29-2010, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by mj4cy

Hmmmm so I need to choose between Crouse Cafe, Wynns Pizza, or Pete's pizza.

I'm thinking we'll go around 3-3:30 to see some of the arts/crafts. Hang around until 6 for the opening ceremonies/night time launch, go to one of the said restaurants, then come back for fireworks.

No brainer.

**cyrevkah** · 07-29-2010, 11:40 AM

Don't they have a Quiznos too? Personally, I'd vote for A&W. It's been too long since eating there last.

**nileo** · 07-29-2010, 11:44 AM

The A&W in Indianola is good. I also have eaten at Cal's. Was ok, but not great. Sports Page is my favorite there. As for the balloon festival....i haven't been there in 6 years and wasn't overly impressed. I know some people that absolutely LOVE going to it yearly, but it just wasn't for me.

**GoCubsGo** · 07-29-2010, 11:56 AM

I think this discussion begins and ends with Brickhouse Pizza on the square. My wife and I drive down to Indianola from time to time just to eat there. Great Chicago-style pizza.

**isugcs** · 07-29-2010, 12:37 PM

Brickhouse is awesome, fantastic pizza. I was not a fan of Wynn's, very poor man's food, sorry. Never had Pete's, but Brickhouse is hard to beat, similar to the old Pizza Kitchen that used to be in Ames in Campustown.

Originally Posted by GoCubsGo

I think this discussion begins and ends with Brickhouse Pizza on the square. My wife and I drive down to Indianola from time to time just to eat there. Great Chicago-style pizza.

**mj4cy** · 07-29-2010, 12:55 PM

Oh man, choices and choices!

**TRZA** · 07-29-2010, 12:59 PM

My first recommendation is always Crouse Cafe, but after that its One Stop Sandwich Shop. Formerly One Stop Taco Shop, formerly One Stop On The Square, formerly That One Collapsed Building On The Square. Serving gringo-made flour tacos and large Mexican menu in Indianola for forever. the website claims they are now open at 903 E 2nd St.:

One Stop Sandwich Shop, Indianola, Iowa

**Clonefan32** · 07-29-2010, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by TRZA

My first recommendation is always Crouse Cafe, but after that its One Stop Sandwich Shop. Formerly One Stop Taco Shop, formerly One Stop On The Square, formerly That One Collapsed Building On The Square. Serving gringo-made flour tacos and large Mexican menu in Indianola for forever. the website claims they are now open at 903 E 2nd St.:

One Stop Sandwich Shop, Indianola, Iowa

I am so, so ashamed I forgot One Stop. The mere fact that are you going on Saturday (half price taco day) cancels out all other options. Get 3 beef tacos, lather on the taco sauce...you are set.

I suppose it may be time for me to give Brick House another try. I ate there when it first opened and I think they were a bit overwhelmed. My pizza came out a bit cold and it took about an hour and a half for them to get it to me. I'd be willing to give it another try....

One Stop (I can only speak to the tacos, never had the urge to try anything else) or Pete's is the way to go though.

**ISUAlum2002** · 07-29-2010, 02:14 PM

I second the One Stop suggestion.

We'll be down there this weekend as well. The in-laws live right across the highway from the field, kinda nice. Hoping for good weather.

**hawkeyescott** · 07-29-2010, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by isugcs

Brickhouse is awesome, fantastic pizza. I was not a fan of Wynn's, very poor man's food, sorry. Never had Pete's, but Brickhouse is hard to beat, similar to the old Pizza Kitchen that used to be in Ames in Campustown.

I've had both and Pete's Pizza beats the Brickhouse and it isn't even close.

**ruxCYtable** · 07-29-2010, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by mj4cy

Taking my wife to the balloon festival this weekend. Anyone know some good reastaurants in Indianola?

Indianola is pretty limited. We went to Sports Page and the kitchen closed ridiculously early. We ended up staying there and having Godfather's deliver us a pizza!

**hawkeyescott** · 07-29-2010, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by mj4cy

Hmmmm so I need to choose between Crouse Cafe, Wynns Pizza, or Pete's pizza.

I'm thinking we'll go around 3-3:30 to see some of the arts/crafts. Hang around until 6 for the opening ceremonies/night time launch, go to one of the said restaurants, then come back for fireworks.

If your going to go to Pete's you won't want to show up after 6 as it will be packed unless you don't mind waiting. I think it opens at 4 and you would be better off going to eat before the opening ceremonies/night time launch.