Rausch's Cafe - Guttenberg

Although it took longer than we expected for our food, it was delicious! The tenderloins were awesome!

My husband I drove from the Cedar Rapids area up to Pikes Peak/McGregor today. We like to eat at locally owned restaurants. I Googled, and Rausch had mostly Ok reviews . It was busy when we arrived. I saw that as a good sign. As soon as we sat down , I heard two women loudly talking negativity about road trips and looking at leafs. That people could just go outside and look at leafs. They didn 't believe in road trips. The service was slow, but we were not in a hurry . There was only one cook and one waitress . And we were not upset about a short delay. We ordered French toast and egg sausage croissant and juice , both on the menu and no special orders. The cook I THINK she was also the owner she made a mistake on someone 's order. She became REALLY upset. Very loudly complaining about not having enough help totally understandable! But then she said more than once how although she appreciates the out of town business she was too busy the menu was too much . When she opened 20 years ago it was just Eggs and bacon and now people wanted too many fancy dishes. NOT WELCOMING ! BTW our food was very good. There is no inside bathroom.

9/27/2023. This little local cafe is truly one of a kind. Literally one of the best breakfasts, I've had traveling for years. American fries done perfectly for my liking, but most importantly there was no grease taste to them. Oh and Blackberry preserves, always a plus for me. Cafe was full of locals enjoying breakfast and conversations. The owner was on the grill, which is open to watch. They recognize local suppliers, love that touch. I would drive out of my way to return.

Breakfast..always good. Phone in order lady was short but got order right. Picked it up not even have a good day! She 3 tables..could use better customer service. Gave a 4 because normally it's pleasant attitudes when dining in.

A fun place to eat. We were treated to a lunch from a local car dealer who raved about this place. To our surprise it was really good and very affordable. The cafe is located in what was a service station. A very simple kitchen worked by a chef with excellent cooking skills. Their burgers are big and tasty. Homemade pies and cakes adorn the daily menu with the atmosphere small and friendly. This place boosts the fact that Barack Obama held a press conference there during his presidential campaign and had the pics to prove it. I highly recommend stopping by if in Gutenberg Iowa for lunch or dinner.