Scott M.
12/28/2025
Cute little piece of nostalgia!! Stopped by while headed home from the holidays. Shared a piece of banana cream pie which was really good. So good we ordered Strawberry Rhubarb next. It was also...
Niland's Cafe
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24 Lincoln Way
Colo, IA 50056
Niland's Cafe is a unique setting in a historic "One Stop" - gas, food and lodging. Cafe serves home-cooked meals, ice cream treats, homemade pie and desserts. Known for reubens, hot beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, and friendly staff. Eat in or carry out. Seasonal fish fry during Lent, Farmer's market on site summer (Thursdays 5-7pm) with live entertainment, free lemonade and Reed's station open for tours.
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4.0(35)
D F.
11/19/2025
This place is a classic roadside cafe from the past. Great food, homemade soup & friendly staff & no frills atmosphere.
Josh D.
1/1/2026
If you have any issues with your food, don't waste your time telling them about it. The management gets very defensive and makes you as the customer feel that you are in the wrong.
Paul M.
7/29/2025
Fantastic historic cafe in Colo worth the drive. Stopped in for a birthday dinner and evryone enjoyed. Seevice was fast, friendly, and the food was great. We had the Reuben, Patty melt and the...
Eric B.
11/6/2022
I drove back to Ames from Cedar Rapids last Sunday and had stopped in Colo to look at the historic gas station (located at the junction of the Jefferson and Lincoln Highways). Niland's Cafe is...
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