Simply Mae's Cafe - Story City

The food and service at this restaurant were both excellent.

I visited this charming small restaurant recently and found plenty of parking right in front.

This hidden gem is a must-visit in Story City. Make sure you don't pass up the chance to stop in and sample the delicious food.

What a blessing to have found this lovely hometown treasure! Billie Jo has amazing homemade baked goods and menu items to satisfy any food palate. I loved the atmosphere made me wish I could own a restaurant like this in Minnesota because it was so inviting, relaxing, and welcoming. My friend and I had the chicken salad sandwich with pasta and chips, coffee, and an oatmeal cookie sandwiched between this delectable vanilla cream frosting. Yum, yum, yum. The cookie we ate much later and couldn't even eat the whole darn thing because it was so filling. But darn, it was so good! I might have to plan another trip to Des Moines so I can stop by Simply Mae's again and try another one of her simply delicious homemade foods.

I had the ham and cheesy potato hotdish. I went in for lunch on a cold rainy day. It was the brightest thing I found that day. Delicious food. Welcoming staff. Need to check out if you find yourself in Story City, IA.