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Sugar Shack Diner has been a beloved staple in Altoona, Iowa since 1986, proudly serving the Des Moines metro area with hearty breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Known for our mouth-watering burgers, crispy tenderloins, and flavorful chicken sandwiches, we also offer a variety of sweet treats including creamy ice creams, rich milkshakes, and indulgent sundaes. Whether you’re craving a classic skillet breakfast or a satisfying dessert, our menu has something for everyone. We provide a warm, family-friendly dining experience and also offer catering services for events of all sizes. Discover why Sugar Shack Diner is the area’s favorite spot for delicious meals and welcoming service. For more information or to place an order, call us at 515-
Retro-style joint with a jukebox whipping up burgers, fries & other American eats, plus milkshakes.
Hours
| Friday | 7:30 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–2 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 550 36th Ave SW Suite J, Altoona, IA 50009
Phone: (515) 967-2527
Website: https://sugarshackdiner.com/
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The guys wanted to try Sugar Shack Diner in Altoona, Iowa after my visit earlier this week. They found it to be a good tenderloin also.
Reviews
Chuck Rinks
What can you NOT find in the south? An awesome tenderloin sandwich. And Sugar Shack has a really good one.
… moreJoanna Belvin
Best dinner in all of Iowa! We drove here for the first time. Definitely worth a drive even if you do not live in Altoona! Service was phenomenal. Food was amazing!
… moreJason S
This place was pretty great! Ordered a Mint chocolate chip shake and a chicken fajita wrap Service was good but the fries had a bit too much salt on them for my liking. Not gonna remove any starts for that because I know lots of people like salt. 5/5, definitely would go here again
… moreJessi Myers
Not the greatest today, unfortunately.
Two of us came for lunch; I ordered the Philly steak sandwich and my mom ordered the tenderloin special. Both served with fries. My sandwich was lacking steak, which turned out ok, because it tasted like it was freezer burnt and was a bit rubbery. My mom’s tenderloin tasted like it was fried in old grease. The fries were good and crispy, though.
We’ll be back, but today just wasn’t the greatest.
… moreTwo of us came for lunch; I ordered the Philly steak sandwich and my mom ordered the tenderloin special. Both served with fries. My sandwich was lacking steak, which turned out ok, because it tasted like it was freezer burnt and was a bit rubbery. My mom’s tenderloin tasted like it was fried in old grease. The fries were good and crispy, though.
We’ll be back, but today just wasn’t the greatest.
INTIMIDAT3R
This is what I’d call great food with great service!
I ordered the Hawaiian Burger and my wife ordered their tenderloin.
The sandwiches tasted great, were made to order, and done our way.
However, their fries are some of the best I’ve ever had. Their crunch and flavor are absolutely to die for.
The outside of this diner needs help. It looks like a homeless shelter. However, the inside has a 1950’s diner decor and it’s clean.
The staff was great great! Friendly and attentive!
Definitely worth the time AND worth the money!
Keep up the great work!
… moreI ordered the Hawaiian Burger and my wife ordered their tenderloin.
The sandwiches tasted great, were made to order, and done our way.
However, their fries are some of the best I’ve ever had. Their crunch and flavor are absolutely to die for.
The outside of this diner needs help. It looks like a homeless shelter. However, the inside has a 1950’s diner decor and it’s clean.
The staff was great great! Friendly and attentive!
Definitely worth the time AND worth the money!
Keep up the great work!
Bridget
Great little diner! Very clean and excellent atmosphere. Our server was really nice and a man who I assume was the owner made a couple rounds of the restaurant asking people how their meals were ect, he was also very friendly. We ordered the classic ride and a bacon cheeseburger both with cole slaw. The burgers were great! Buns were toasted and the patties grilled perfectly.
We’ll definitely be back.
… moreWe’ll definitely be back.
Susan Pratt
Found this place while out for a morning drive. Breakfast was delicious and the service was superb. They ran out of English muffins and the owner came out to apologize and offer alternatives. The decor really makes the place and it is both clean and fun. Hang with the locals and find a filling breakfast at the same time. Good portions and good prices.
… moreEric
Worth a visit. It has the old diner vibe with checkered patterns and colored vinyl booths. Pretty disappointed by the conflicting signs… outside says breakfast …interior door has a note saying breakfast ends at 11am. I’m a big breakfast fan. But the brunch burger was good and the strawberry shake was the bomb.
… moreJohn DeVall
We love stopping in ma and pa joints. Mark and Kim are stand up folks. They have the absolute best steak and eggs I’ve ever had & that’s my staple order anywhere I go to eat breakfast. We highly recommend giving them your business if able to.
… moreRussell Davis
No wait to get in Sunday after 1 PM. They do close at 2 PM on Sunday, FYI. Ordered a caramel malt and it was served in the malt glass and the rest was in the mixing tin. It was delicious.
I ordered their Classic Ride burger (2 patties, pepper jack cheese) and it was big. My wife ordered the tenderloin and it was huge! Hint: the tenderloin was served without condiments on it.
We both got fries and these are battered fries that are fantastic.
Both meals were good and required to go boxes.
… moreI ordered their Classic Ride burger (2 patties, pepper jack cheese) and it was big. My wife ordered the tenderloin and it was huge! Hint: the tenderloin was served without condiments on it.
We both got fries and these are battered fries that are fantastic.
Both meals were good and required to go boxes.