Frontier Cafe - Grinnell

#31 - Fast Food - Grinnell, American, Cafe

Frontier Cafe

Frontier Cafe
4.3 / 5 (2733 reviews)

Description

Frontier emerges as a beloved hometown restaurant, frequently praised for its hearty breakfasts and attentive service. While many diners rave about signature dishes like the border skillet and Western skillet, others have expressed disappointment with inconsistent food quality and service. Some meals, such as bland chicken dishes, fell short of expectations, with errors in orders leading to frustrations. Despite occasional lapses, Frontier maintains a solid reputation, drawing patrons with its fair prices and friendly atmosphere. Overall, it remains a recommended spot for comforting, no-nonsense meals, appealing to both locals and travelers alike.

Last update: 07.06.2026 from: Kristie

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★ 4.3 / 5 from 2733 reviews
kristie-batzkiel
28.02.2025

I was looking for something close to bring my grandbabies in to have breakfast. Very friendly staff. Prices are very reasonable. I love little cafes and it is only 7 minutes off the interstate. Definitely a must try if you haven't been Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: $1–10 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

yourboypanda
28.02.2025

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: French Toast

bill-neal-4
28.02.2025

Parking: Great service.... Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Recommended dishes: Chicken Sandwich Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free of charge parking lot

sarah-jones-bank481
28.02.2025

Everytime I order bacon, there's cleaning fluid, and yesterday's bacon, nasty, my friend's omelet had to be taken back 3 times...can't no one get my order to go right! What part of 2 piece fried chicken dinner do you not understand, Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1

manda
28.02.2025

We LOVE coming to Frontier. 9/10 everything is perfect. We have had times where our service wasn’t great or the food wasn’t as good as usual but it’s not a common occurrence. They are often busy (for good reason) but it always a solid choice. Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch

FAQ

As a guest, you can use the WLAN of the establishment at no extra cost.

The restaurant offers the opportunity to watch sporting events on a TV / screen.

The premises on site are wheelchair accessible and can also be used with a wheelchair or physiological limitations.

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