Found this place for lunch on a long trip home, gave it a shot, and it did not disappoint! The server was really nice and the service was fast. I got the tenderloin because I'm a tenderloin snob, and it was great. I actually had to get a to-go box for the other half. Two of us, each got a sandwich and fries, I got soda, and he got a beer, $26.
Tami Smith
Very friendly, very fast service. Great bar food.
Adam Mellies
Been going there for 18 years, always do a great job, and friendly.
Richard Bennett
For a small bar, it's usually pretty full on Friday and Saturday nights it being a bar food is not their main thing, and I don't usually get there while the grill is going but it's a friendly place
Michelle Moorehead
We were in town for an event at the Meskwaki Casino and decided to find a local tavern to kill some time. The Pump did not disappoint!!!! It was everything a small town bar should be. Non pretentious and welcoming.
Bailey was the first bartender we had and was very attentive and as an added bonus we found out she makes her own sourdough bread. She has a nice little farm with fresh local items. We were able to purchase a loaf of cinnamon swirl she had leftover from an event that morning.
At shift change we were greeted by Jodi who also was super friendly and attentive.
This is definitely a small town bar filled with great people. We struck up several different conversations with other patrons and had a stupendous time playing music on the jukebox and visiting.
Can't wait to go back again and try the food and see friendly faces.
Jeff Niedermann
Cold beer and come in a stranger and leave as friends!
Parking: Easy free parking on the street
Wheelchair accessibility: Small lip at the front door easy to get a wheel chair in.
3 in our group had tenderloins and one got a cheeseburger. The tenderloins were freshly breaded that morning and all were pleased with them. Cheeseburger was also yummy. Fries were great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Briney (Missie)
The server was an awesome lady. She really cared about our order. I said something about the fries, and she was all over trying to get the cool to make another order. Hubby and I were like. No no no it's all good. We were just making a comment. Everything is good. Our burgers were FREAKING PHENOMENAL!!! We have been there before and know they have good food but this visit was so much more fun and for me informational. I learned that back in the day, if a cowboy didn't have the money for a "shot" of whiskey-- they would give the "barkeep" a bullet or a "shot for a shot". Now, maybe they were messing with me too, I'm not sure. I was so excited to learn something THAT cool about something I used to do. (Not drink, sell the drink) lol
We had a great time for the early afternoon and not drinking.
Parking: Right in front of the bar. It was awesome.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Burger
Roberto Enriquez
I just moved here from Arizona and I love this place
model T Ford
Pump is a good example of how a bar should be ran. A non distracted bar tender with the patrons needs in their best interest. Ours was a gal with a black Harley Davidson shirt. Affordable beers to boot.
Found this place for lunch on a long trip home, gave it a shot, and it did not disappoint! The server was really nice and the service was fast. I got the tenderloin because I'm a tenderloin snob, and it was great. I actually had to get a to-go box for the other half. Two of us, each got a sandwich and fries, I got soda, and he got a beer, $26.
Very friendly, very fast service. Great bar food.
Been going there for 18 years, always do a great job, and friendly.
For a small bar, it's usually pretty full on Friday and Saturday nights it being a bar food is not their main thing, and I don't usually get there while the grill is going but it's a friendly place
We were in town for an event at the Meskwaki Casino and decided to find a local tavern to kill some time. The Pump did not disappoint!!!! It was everything a small town bar should be. Non pretentious and welcoming.
Bailey was the first bartender we had and was very attentive and as an added bonus we found out she makes her own sourdough bread. She has a nice little farm with fresh local items. We were able to purchase a loaf of cinnamon swirl she had leftover from an event that morning.
At shift change we were greeted by Jodi who also was super friendly and attentive.
This is definitely a small town bar filled with great people. We struck up several different conversations with other patrons and had a stupendous time playing music on the jukebox and visiting.
Can't wait to go back again and try the food and see friendly faces.
Cold beer and come in a stranger and leave as friends!
Parking: Easy free parking on the street
Wheelchair accessibility: Small lip at the front door easy to get a wheel chair in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Cheese Balls, Fresh Tenderloin with Fries, Cheese Burger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich
3 in our group had tenderloins and one got a cheeseburger. The tenderloins were freshly breaded that morning and all were pleased with them. Cheeseburger was also yummy. Fries were great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The server was an awesome lady. She really cared about our order. I said something about the fries, and she was all over trying to get the cool to make another order. Hubby and I were like. No no no it's all good. We were just making a comment. Everything is good. Our burgers were FREAKING PHENOMENAL!!!
We have been there before and know they have good food but this visit was so much more fun and for me informational. I learned that back in the day, if a cowboy didn't have the money for a "shot" of whiskey-- they would give the "barkeep" a bullet or a "shot for a shot". Now, maybe they were messing with me too, I'm not sure. I was so excited to learn something THAT cool about something I used to do. (Not drink, sell the drink) lol
We had a great time for the early afternoon and not drinking.
Parking: Right in front of the bar. It was awesome.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Burger
I just moved here from Arizona and I love this place
Pump is a good example of how a bar should be ran. A non distracted bar tender with the patrons needs in their best interest. Ours was a gal with a black Harley Davidson shirt. Affordable beers to boot.
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Nice place to hang out. It was redone a few years ago so it looks really nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
At The Pump, you feel more like family than customers. Laughter fills the bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Fresh Tenderloin with Fries, Cheese Burger
Great little bar on the tracks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Jalpeno Poppers
overall a very nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Cheese Burger
Stopped during Ragbrai. Had a burger and some drinks. Great local bar. Owners were nice and helped one of our team members that had issues with her
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Hamburger
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