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Niland's Cafe

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+1 (641) 377-3663
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View from the Lincoln highway
View from the Lincoln highway
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Lincoln highway cousine
Pie! Pie! Pie!
Pie! Pie! Pie!
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Outside
View from off ramp on US 65.
View from off ramp on US 65.
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24 Lincoln Way
Colo, IA 50056
+1 (641) 377-3663
http://www.reednilandcorner.org
Niland's Cafe is a unique setting in a historic "One Stop" - gas, food and lodging. Cafe serves home-cooked meals, ice cream treats, homemade pie and desserts. Known for reubens, hot beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, and friendly staff. Eat in or carry out. Seasonal fish fry during Lent, Farmer's market on site summer (Thursdays 5-7pm) with live entertainment, free lemonade and Reed's station open for tours.

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4.031 reviews
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Eric B.
11/6/2022

I drove back to Ames from Cedar Rapids last Sunday and had stopped in Colo to look at the historic gas station (located at the junction of the Jefferson and Lincoln Highways). Niland's Cafe is...

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Denise R.
2/9/2025

We tried Niland's last night based on the great reviews. Not sure if it was an off night but we had a pretty dismal experience. Our server didn't tell us there was a special (we figured it out...

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Mary P.
6/14/2024

Came back after a few months. Still good and good service. 4 stars just because I need a wow factor

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Danielle F.
7/24/2019

OMG this place is spectacular. I had homemade chicken and noodles over mash which me miss my Gram. Homemade Raisin sour cream pie that brought a tear. Definitely stop by if you are in the...

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Mark O.
1/17/2017

The folks behind Niland's are extremely proud of their Jefferson and Lincoln Highway heritage, which is a boon to a roadgeek like myself. There's an ample amount of vintage signage and decor in...

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