Iowa Dance Dad
Stopped into Willie’s Food & Spirits in Hampton, Iowa around 8:15 on a Monday night. A couple folks were at the bar and a booth was finishing up dinner, but the place had that classic small-town bar atmosphere—very clean, well lit, and welcoming.
The menu is simple in all the right ways: sandwiches, wings, salads, and a few other staples. I went with their award-winning tenderloin and onion rings. My wife had boneless wings and the deep-fried cauliflower.
The food was excellent across the board. Portions were big, nothing was greasy, and everything was cooked exactly how it should be. The cauliflower was crisp and seasoned well, the wings were solid, and the tenderloin was spot-on—great flavor, not oily, and the onion rings were light and perfectly done.
Our bartender/waitress, Jesse, was outstanding. She was friendly, checked on us several times, and made sure everything was right.
All in all, a great stop. Good food, generous portions, and the kind of service you don’t take for granted. We’ll gladly make the 30-minute drive to come back.
… moreJim Schneiker
Ate here for lunch and had a delicious meal with coworkers. I can see why the tenderloin sandwich is award winning, yum!Good people there too!
… moreRena Wilder
I have been a customer here since Willie’s opened way back in 1998! It is always a wonderful experience from the food to the staff to the atmosphere. The owners go above and beyond to make you feel at home. The food is always fresh and I appreciate the healthier options available.
… moreRuss Stigler
Had the Corned Beef Philly sandwich and sweet potato fries and it was very good., The service was very good as well. Willie’s is a place I would return to.
… moreVonda Shaffer
The food is always amazing here and the people are friendly and polite and will stop and say hi to you!! The service is fast and the food is great!!
… moreRobyn Hill-Kofoot
Brisket salad and tenderloins are my favorites! Our waitress was very attentive & they’ve done a great job with the remodel!!!
… moreValerie Plagge
We hosted a surprise birthday party for my father-in-law at Willie’s this past Saturday from noon to 4pm. They were great to work with setting everything up and service at the party was top notch! We had 60+ people at the party and Willie, Flo and one other staff member gave everyone hot and fast food and drinks were always topped off. They did amazing and we had so much fun!
… moreBonni Knight
We had the pork tenderloin sandwich and it was out of this world delicious! Service was great! Everyone was very friendly! Loved it!
… moreJoshua To
We had the bulldog burger and a pork tenderloin. The tenderloin had a nice crunch. Service was fast and friendly.
… moreMichelle Hartman
We had an AMAZING meal tonight! I highly recommend the brisket! The waffle cake dessert with ice cream was SOOO GOOD!!!
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