The Classic Deli & Ice Cream Shoppe

Real food. We both had the meatloaf special. Delicious. Great ice cream - hubby got a caramel shake. Awesome homemade pies- got a slice of pecan and superb cherry pie to go. Great taste and crust! Worth the short drive north of I80. Charming small town.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stopped in for a casual lunch. They were busy, most tables were full. Friendly staff and excellent food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went for breakfast, was delicious always great food here breakfast, lunch or dinner love their desserts 🍨 🥧 🍦

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket, Prime Rib Dinner Special, Croissants Cinnamon Rolls Carmel Rolls

Ordered a half hot beef for $10 and that was the biggest half hot beef ive ever had! Service was kind and quick.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The restaurant is very clean, the service impeccable and attentive. I had the ribs, heavy for lunch but the price was great. They did not disappoint! Fantastic food! I will be back!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had coconut cream pie. It was the worst pie I believe I ever had in my life. I looked like it had been sitting around in a fridge for days. The meringue was flat, the filing was flavorless, had roasted coconut on top but that did nothing for it. I have tasted a lot of pies in Iowa and cannot understand how this made the list.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Good stuff!

Great service and great food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket, Apple Pie, Bread Pudding, Peach and Cherry Pie

We ordered a $12 burger and ended up with a bill of $21, plus a tip. We spent $4 on fries that we shared,and then we were charged a split plate fee to cut the burger in half. There was no mention that it would cost us $3 to cut a burger. We didn’t even ask for it to be cut. We had water to drink. I do not have that kind of money to share a meal. Just a note: we did not get any chips and we did inquire about our charges.
Have a good day!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Tenderloin like a hot beef sandwich was wonderful !!!!
Homemade apple pie and a scoop of ice cream,INCREDIBLE !!!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

We ate lunch here on a Friday and sat at the table from which the main picture of this place for TA was taken. It is clean and newish, on the busy downtown main road, just south of the flag displays. We had the "already reported as huge" tenderloin sandwich; HUGE is an understatement. We shared one order and even after cutting it in half, was almost too much. Meat was tender and without fat or gristle, soft moist flavorful breading, just right. Came on a slightly too small bun, with piles of onions, lettuce, pickles and two big slices of ripe tomato. We had potato chips with it. We also had a slice of the peanut butter pie which was excellent! My wife's glass of milk came in a handled canning jar. I had fresh hot coffee. All VERY good. Total bill $30

Tired of the same old tasteless lunch? Fix that by making the drive to Brooklyn Iowa and the Classic Deli. Wonderful, friendly service and absolutely delicious food. I had the brisket melt and fries. Not your average fries. These are cubed potatoes with the most amazing and tastiest seasonings. The brisket was tender and perfect. I've been stopping in when out on rides and always love the options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Perfect. Amazing old-school diner. Service deserved better than five stars

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Waited 45 mins for sake never got it paid bill and lady said she almost had one done but said no thank you took to long and left.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

Ordered a shake wait 45 minutes. Finally just paid the ticket. Without getting and shake.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1