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Apple Barrel Restaurant is a classic American eatery located in Percival, Iowa. The menu features traditional comfort foods such as chicken fried steak, hamburger steak, sirloin, and country fried chicken. Breakfast options include cinnamon roll French toast, steak and eggs, and a whiskey steak breakfast. The selection extends to hearty sides like baked beans, cheese curds, and burnt pork tips. Burger enthusiasts can enjoy jalapeño and double bacon cheeseburgers, while lighter fare includes chef salads and veggie soup with grilled cheese. The restaurant also offers a range of beverages including iced tea, sweet tea, hot tea, and soda. Known for its homestyle cooking, Apple Barrel Restaurant provides a casual and welcoming atmosphere suited for family meals or relaxed dining. Its combination of familiar American classics and substantial portions marks it as a notable spot in the local dining scene.
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Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Apple Barrel Restaurant - Percival
Review highlights
Based on 1,916 reviewsApple Barrel Restaurant in Percival, IA, is widely appreciated as a welcoming stop for travelers seeking hearty American fare and a pleasant dining experience. Review trends highlight its friendly and attentive staff who contribute to a warm and efficient service atmosphere. Patrons frequently note the generous portion sizes and satisfying quality of classic dishes such as chicken fried steak and burgers. The establishment also benefits from a clean and spacious environment with ample parking and convenient amenities, including fuel pumps and a variety of merchandise. Additionally, customers value the fresh salad bar and diverse snack options available. While occasional menu item shortages have been mentioned, overall feedback underscores the restaurant’s resilience and commitment to maintaining a high standard despite past challenges. Apple Barrel Restaurant is recognized as a reliable and inviting stop offering comfort food and a welcoming atmosphere for both locals and travelers alike.
Great place and great people. First time in this part of the country and really enjoyed it. It's a must stop in. Not just to eat but it's also the last fuel stop for awhile
Very friendly and talkative staff. Plenty of parking. Very clean restaurant. Burger and fries were hot and delicious. They didn't have my mozzarella sticks, but that's ok. I'm so glad that they were able to get back up and running after both those flooding that happened. She told me about it. May your restaurant and store be back and recovering and prosperous. Come stop in and you will be greeted by kind and friendly staff. Bring the family! On the wall is the unbelievable pictures of when both floods happened.
A terrific spot to stop on a road trip to have a meal, gift or souvenir shop, and use the restroom. There are plenty of fuel pumps and parking. The staff are friendly and quick service oriented. There are lots of on the road snacks, kids toys, blankets, trinkets for the car or truck, and a good selection of drinks, and coffee. The salad bar is fresh and there is a nice counter style eating area, or tables in a dining room. Hot and fresh food orders to eat in or to go. We always enjoy taking a rest break here, and fueling up.
My wife and I were traveling to Florida and we stopped for breakfast. First, let me note that yes, this place isn't in Florida. We were driving. Anyway. The food was reasonably priced and the portions were HUGE. I ordered chicken fried steak and eggs. There was enough chicken fried steak left that o had it for lunch later that day. Our waitress was also great even though the place was busy and she had little help, she was on it
Absolutely hands down one of the most incredible breakfasts I have had. Chicken fried steak was over the top crunchy and awesome. Pancakes were incredible. Wish it was closer to home! Thank you for an awesome experience
It was excellent. Everything from start to finish was great. My waitress, Alivia was fantastic. The food was out quickly and was delicious. Generous portions and well worth visiting. I would definitely visit again.
Wonderful food, fantastic friendly fast waitress, good price, nice menu items and specials! I had the hamburger steak which was an enormous portion! Well worth the stop!
Really nice clean place to get gas, use bathrooms and do a little shopping. They had so many unique items and I wish I could have bought them all!
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Opening hours
- Monday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Tuesday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Wednesday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Thursday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Friday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Saturday 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Sunday (Today) 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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