Riverside Family - Ottumwa

You can't beat the value of 3 eggs, 3 hearty slices of bacon, a huge pile of hash browns, and 3 pancakes topped with real butter for just $8.50! The service is quick and friendly, and the staff are great people.

During my recent visit a few weeks ago, the service was noticeably slow, and it seemed like the waitress was prioritizing larger groups in hopes of receiving better tips rather than taking care of the smaller tables. I also found it somewhat strange that they serve breakfast but don’t offer lunch until Friday night. For a family-friendly restaurant, it would be more logical to have lunch available every day. Overall, the limited hours seem a bit unreasonable.

This is our second time visiting, and we truly adore the cozy ambiance of the kitchen—everything is delightful!

A few weeks ago, when I visited this restaurant, the service was quite slow. The waitress appeared to prioritize larger groups over smaller tables, likely in hopes of receiving a bigger tip. I also found it odd that they serve breakfast but don't offer dinner until Friday nights. For a family restaurant, it doesn't make much sense to only be open part-time in the evenings when families might want to dine out. It's a bit frustrating that you can’t go in any night of the week and enjoy a meal.

This is our second visit, and we absolutely love the home-cooked meals—so delicious!