The worst French dip I’ve ever had. It was day old pot roast with a slice of melted cheese on top. So dry and tasteless. I had to salt and pepper it and still could only consume half of it. Floor was disgusting with food scraps all over under our table.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Paul Hawkins
A real cafe of the Grand Design. Great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Alley
Always great. Staff, food, all really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Pioch
Cozy Cafe in Johnston, Iowa lives up to its name in all the best ways. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm and welcoming, like a neighborhood spot where regulars are known by name. The space is comfortable without trying too hard—simple décor, soft lighting, and a relaxed vibe that makes it easy to settle in, whether you’re meeting a friend or enjoying a quiet moment alone.
The food is classic, comforting, and consistently satisfying. Cozy Cafe focuses on hearty, familiar dishes done well, making it a great choice for breakfast or lunch. Portions are generous without being over-the-top, and everything tastes fresh and thoughtfully prepared. It’s the kind of menu that appeals to a wide range of people, from early-morning coffee drinkers to families looking for an easy, reliable meal.
What really sets Cozy Cafe apart is the service. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind, creating an experience that feels personal rather than rushed. You never feel like just another customer passing through.
Overall, Cozy Cafe is a Johnston favorite for good reason. It’s comfortable, dependable, and full of small-town charm—a place you’ll want to return to again and again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Shawn Millmier
World's best breakfast burrito!!!!
Rachel Olson
Our department at a company near Cozy Cafe, is a big fan of this local gem and orders from them quite frequently. Today, we encountered some difficulties while placing an online order, so I decided to visit the cafe with our list. The host was incredibly accommodating and took the time to label each person’s takeout box with their name, preventing any food from being mistakenly served to the wrong person once it arrived at the office. Every single order was accurate and still piping hot when I returned. Support your local businesses and give Cozy Cafe a try!
Leslie L
I’m not sure if it was the server vaping right next to an open door or another server giving my daughter food on a dirty plate & then trying to gaslight me about it, or the part of my order that I never received, but my experience in this establishment could only have been less pleasant if we were there after the mega church next door had let out.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Jonathan Caes
Walking into the restaurant I was immediately hit with a feeling of nostalgia and homey comfort. The decor and atmosphere remind me of my younger years and how restaurants used to be. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The menu is quite large, offering breakfast all day as well as great lunch and dinner options. I chose to have breakfast and ordered the Cozy Mess. It was delicious! I will definitely be returning to try more items on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiffany Choate
For a Saturday morning the café was not super busy, so we were seated right away. The food came super fast and was tasty! Thanks for the great service and meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Janet Schultz
We had breakfast type food at 2pm and it was GREAT! Fresh, home cooked, served hot. Coffee is very good, service was spot on. Restaurant is clean, staff is professional and attentive.
Building is dirty, food was disgusting. Waitress was nice. Wouldn't recommend!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Lorabelle Lorabelle
Server friendly. A tish high priced. But then cost of food has gone up. My only concern is for a small boat, possibly 5 ounces, they charged 10.95 for chicken and noodles. Crazy for the very small amount.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
juliehS7217WF
The food was fine, but the service was terrible. This is the second time in a row I’ve come here and felt like I was a complete bother to the waitress. She was rude, curt, and never checked on us to see if we needed anything or how everything was. I literally felt like she was annoyed from the time we sat down till we left. I will not be back even though the food is good and it’s close to my residence.
Murt22
We had breakfast with a group of 6 a few months ago and had to wait forever for food, workers were flirting with each other instead of making sure our food would be coming. The food was OK. We unfortunately tried it for dinner since it had quite a variety on the menu. BIG MISTAKE! One person greeted us, seated us and eventually waited on us. I was told the cavatelli was baked and was given the impression it had cheese on the top. When it finally arrived, it was soggy pasta with liquid in the bottom, "Homemade" meatballs that were of questionable ingredients, negligible cheese and the most disgusting red sauce I have ever had. I took a few bites and left the rest - was not even offered a refund. The menu is TOO big and obviously they can't appropriately prepare their "specialty". The bathroom was disgusting, the place was not clean, open wires showing in the ceiling and the two people coming in and out of the kitchen did not look professional at all. NEVER GO HERE.
The worst French dip I’ve ever had. It was day old pot roast with a slice of melted cheese on top. So dry and tasteless. I had to salt and pepper it and still could only consume half of it. Floor was disgusting with food scraps all over under our table.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
A real cafe of the Grand Design. Great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always great. Staff, food, all really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy Cafe in Johnston, Iowa lives up to its name in all the best ways. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm and welcoming, like a neighborhood spot where regulars are known by name. The space is comfortable without trying too hard—simple décor, soft lighting, and a relaxed vibe that makes it easy to settle in, whether you’re meeting a friend or enjoying a quiet moment alone.
The food is classic, comforting, and consistently satisfying. Cozy Cafe focuses on hearty, familiar dishes done well, making it a great choice for breakfast or lunch. Portions are generous without being over-the-top, and everything tastes fresh and thoughtfully prepared. It’s the kind of menu that appeals to a wide range of people, from early-morning coffee drinkers to families looking for an easy, reliable meal.
What really sets Cozy Cafe apart is the service. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind, creating an experience that feels personal rather than rushed. You never feel like just another customer passing through.
Overall, Cozy Cafe is a Johnston favorite for good reason. It’s comfortable, dependable, and full of small-town charm—a place you’ll want to return to again and again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
World's best breakfast burrito!!!!
Our department at a company near Cozy Cafe, is a big fan of this local gem and orders from them quite frequently. Today, we encountered some difficulties while placing an online order, so I decided to visit the cafe with our list. The host was incredibly accommodating and took the time to label each person’s takeout box with their name, preventing any food from being mistakenly served to the wrong person once it arrived at the office. Every single order was accurate and still piping hot when I returned. Support your local businesses and give Cozy Cafe a try!
I’m not sure if it was the server vaping right next to an open door or another server giving my daughter food on a dirty plate & then trying to gaslight me about it, or the part of my order that I never received, but my experience in this establishment could only have been less pleasant if we were there after the mega church next door had let out.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Walking into the restaurant I was immediately hit with a feeling of nostalgia and homey comfort. The decor and atmosphere remind me of my younger years and how restaurants used to be. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The menu is quite large, offering breakfast all day as well as great lunch and dinner options. I chose to have breakfast and ordered the Cozy Mess. It was delicious! I will definitely be returning to try more items on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
For a Saturday morning the café was not super busy, so we were seated right away. The food came super fast and was tasty! Thanks for the great service and meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We had breakfast type food at 2pm and it was GREAT!
Fresh, home cooked, served hot. Coffee is very good, service was spot on.
Restaurant is clean, staff is professional and attentive.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great place to visit and eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Building is dirty, food was disgusting. Waitress was nice. Wouldn't recommend!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Server friendly. A tish high priced. But then cost of food has gone up. My only concern is for a small boat, possibly 5 ounces, they charged 10.95 for chicken and noodles. Crazy for the very small amount.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food was fine, but the service was terrible. This is the second time in a row I’ve come here and felt like I was a complete bother to the waitress. She was rude, curt, and never checked on us to see if we needed anything or how everything was. I literally felt like she was annoyed from the time we sat down till we left. I will not be back even though the food is good and it’s close to my residence.
We had breakfast with a group of 6 a few months ago and had to wait forever for food, workers were flirting with each other instead of making sure our food would be coming. The food was OK. We unfortunately tried it for dinner since it had quite a variety on the menu. BIG MISTAKE! One person greeted us, seated us and eventually waited on us. I was told the cavatelli was baked and was given the impression it had cheese on the top. When it finally arrived, it was soggy pasta with liquid in the bottom, "Homemade" meatballs that were of questionable ingredients, negligible cheese and the most disgusting red sauce I have ever had. I took a few bites and left the rest - was not even offered a refund. The menu is TOO big and obviously they can't appropriately prepare their "specialty". The bathroom was disgusting, the place was not clean, open wires showing in the ceiling and the two people coming in and out of the kitchen did not look professional at all. NEVER GO HERE.
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