Most Popular Restaurants in Kalona

April 14, 2018 Fernanda Pittenger

Kalona is a city in Washington County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,363 at the 2010 census. Kalona is the second largest city in Washington County.
Things to do in Kalona

1. Kalona Brewing Company

405 B Ave, Kalona, IA 52247-7719 Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards American, Bar, Brew Pub, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Drinks SGD 5 - SGD 20 +1 319-656-3335
Excellent
58%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 111 reviews

Kalona Brewing Company

The Kalona Brewing Company Restaurant grew out of the owner's love for wood-fired, thin crust pizza - alla Napolitana. We use local cherry wood to infuse the pizza with a delicious sweet smokeyness. Beyond the pizza menu, we have included food that pairs with our primary ingredient - beer! Appetizers, burgers, brats, spiced chicken, grilled cheese, and roasted Portabello mushrooom sandwiches, veggieburgers, and other special features from our chefs. We have soups and salads, plus we feature a weekly cheese plate highlighting local and regional specialties as well as classic imported cheeses, served with organic crackers. On tap you'll find an array of Kalona Brewing Company's fine craft beers, including seasonal and limited editions, choice guest craft brews and an assortment of microbrewed sodas. Lunch is served from 11 a.M.-5 P.M. And dinner from 5 p.M.-Close.

Reviewed By Todd H - Storm Lake, Iowa

Rode my motorcycle about 30 miles to check-out the place. Looked like a nice place and it wasn’t too busy. Sat down at the bar and waited. And waited. And waited. No hello. No acknowledgement. No one even looked at me even though three different bartenders walked past multiple times. After 10 minutes I left. I had terrible service at another restaurant in Kalona this summer and so I don’t know if it is a bad coincidence or a culture of poor service. I’m not planning to return to find out.

2. Golden Delight Bakery

2289 Johnson Washington Rd, Kalona, IA 52247-9358 Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible American Breakfast, Brunch
Excellent
86%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 41 reviews

Golden Delight Bakery

Reviewed By asnq8 - Mahboula, Kuwait

We went out because my niece told us about the pecan caramel rolls. The place was fairly busy on a Saturday morning, and they had a great selection of baked products as well as other homemade food products. There is a large variety of handmade items as well. Well worth the trip out there! I recommend the pecan caramel rolls and the snickerdoodles!

3. Tuscan Moon Grill on Fifth

203 5th St, Kalona, IA 52247-7706 Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Full Bar American, Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +1 319-656-3315
Excellent
59%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
8%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 79 reviews

Tuscan Moon Grill on Fifth

Reviewed By Steve H

Although I've heard rave reviews about the Tuscan Moon, I never had the pleasure of dining there until today. I ordered the Spicy Tuscan Pasta (penne with chicken) with a side Caesar salad. To say that it was delicious would be an understatement. The spices in the tomato sauce were amazing... a perfect balance of mild heat that did not over power the dish. Server Kari (sp?) was friendly, attentive and efficient. She knew the menu and was very helpful with any questions. Outside seating was perfect. The owner stopped for pleasant conversation but was careful not to intrude. Thanks Tuscan Moon for such a pleasurable dining experience.

4. Tequila Grill

125 4th St, Kalona, IA 52247-9638 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Mexican, Southwestern Lunch, Dinner +1 319-656-3133
Excellent
48%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
10%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 37 reviews

Reviewed By Todd H - Storm Lake, Iowa

The positive - food wasn't too bad. Nice outdoor seating area.

The negative - very unfriendly staff. Host, waiter, and everyone else seemed unhappy to be there. Several staff including the waiter walked by after we had our food but no one checked if we had everything or if we wanted another beverage. I had the shrimp chipotle and the flavor was good but it was a little skimpy on shrimp.

Overall I would not return.

5. Yotty's Ice Cream Shop

501 B Ave, Kalona, IA 52247-7721
Excellent
86%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
14%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Reviewed By blandboy - Quad Cities USA

Really good generous portions of delicious soft-serve in a wide variety of flavors. Of course, I opted for the chocolate/vanilla twist, but there are plenty of other tasty combos. The raspberry on the kiddo's cone ahead of me looked really good; not so much the cotton candy his brother ordered! Reasonably priced, it's just the right treat after watching the horse auction at the nearby sale barn!

6. Kalona Family Restaurant

111 5th St, Kalona, IA 52247-9639 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Highchairs Available American Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner
Excellent
36%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
12%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 40 reviews

Kalona Family Restaurant

Reviewed By GFCTx - TX

The chicken breast we ordered was not a whole breast, but thin slices of chicken breast with a minimum of seasoning. It was slightly under-cooked. The baked potato was the best thing on the plate. There were lots of flies that wanted to share the meal. The waitress was a tad on the grumpy side. We would not return to the Kalona Family Restaurant again.

7. Jw's Foods

122 E Ave, Kalona, IA 52247-9580 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +1 319-656-2661
Excellent
60%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
20%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 5 reviews

Reviewed By Paul B - Iowa

Great family owned store, has been there longer than I have been in the area (30 years). A little smaller than the Typical Iowa Hy-Vee stores but has pretty much everything you need. good produce and meat departments, bakery and a sit down dining area.

8. Hard Luck Cafe

304 1st St, Kalona, IA 52247-9515 +1 319-656-9003
Excellent
50%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
25%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 4 reviews

Reviewed By Paul B - Iowa

Nice little bar, used to have a logo resembling the Hard rock café till they got threatened. Friendly staff, excellent sandwiches and cold beer at a good price.

9. Subway

201 1st St, Kalona, IA 52247-9729 +1 319-656-5454
Excellent
34%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
33%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 6 reviews

Reviewed By PapanGramma - Wayland, Iowa

Prices are higher, much higher in fact. And I felt the meat & veggie portions were smaller than before. But, they were training a new girl so that could be why. She was very nice & friendly. We will stop on our way back to Des Moines & give it another try..

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