Herb N' Lou's Pizza

105 N Downey St, West Branch
(319) 643-7373

Recent Reviews

Jessi S.

Awesome pizza! A true "hidden gem" in this old school bar and charming downtown area. There's no table service so don't expect it! Order food at the counter, drinks at the bar and enjoy the low-key atmosphere.

Mark ONeil

Nice hometown gathering good pizza

Paul Comiskey

Very good pizza!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Paulette Meier

Pizza was fantastic, it was perfect for our family Christmas. Pizza was delicious and the gluten free crust was absolutely perfect. Thank

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco Pizza, Paulson Special Pizza

Bobby C.

Eating eating here the other night I have to say this is in the league of Sam and Pagliais. The cheese is legit and even though it doesn't feel like an authentic pizza house, if you're talking about quality of pizza at a great bar this place is 10 out of 10 - the aesthetic ambience feels like out of a movie from the 1950s and at the end of the day it's good local old-school West branch County.

Maddy B.

In the cutest little town in what felt like nowhere Iowa, we were starving. We stopped in here and knew the pizza would be awesome just by the look and feel of the place. The old fashioned register and quaint bar in the back shows the original character of the place hasn't wavered. You order at the counter and take a seat. There are tvs for games, darts, and pool in the back for while you wait. Would definitely stop in again.

Frank Haege

Amazing small town, mom and pop bar and pizza spot. The saying “it’s more fun to eat at a bar than to drink at a restaurant” sums this place up nicely. Great local flair.Located in a great downtown, pizza was amazing, service was local and real. Prices were more than fair. Next time you cross Iowa on 80, stop!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tom Warr

I had a very wonderful Reuben for lunch. Reasonably priced delicious meal, nowadays.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chopper B

Didn't eat but the pizza smelled amazing. Will be going back soon to try it. Service was great and beer was cold!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Susan Krill

Fun old place. You need to pre-order and then they will bring it out. There also is a bar and tvs. It seems to be a real locals place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Deluxe Pizza

Tom Foraker

I love the pizza! Always good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mihir E Jaleel

I never tried the pizza but the drinks were good and good atmosphere for sports watching. I may have eaten there once.Thanks Deloris for the tab sprite.

Dawn Marie

I came in this weekend with friends and have been in on a Tuesday and treated poorly! We were asked “Yeah what do you need” not even greeted The Bartender clearly does not want to be there when she’s on her phone and or sitting at a table ignoring people waiting at the bar because she’s sitting and chit chatting at the table with people! The Bartender told us she didn’t want to even be there and she was closing early! Not very friendly for someone who hardly visits I felt I was being a burden to her to show up and spend money! My friends and I left after two because of how we felt and we were a large group!

Marie Richman

Excellent food. Service took a lot of time, but good things come to those who wait I guess.

Rob Thayer

This is your typical small town pizza place. I had a cheese pizza, which was pretty good. My biggest complaint is that there were flies that needed to be shooed away, which is a real turn-off for me when it comes to restaurants. The best part about this place is its proximity to the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library, and the historical village is just a few yards away.

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