Central Cafe

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815 Central Ave
Hawarden, IA 51023

Central Cafe, located in downtown Plainville, has been serving the community since 1950, offering a friendly atmosphere with a full bar, a tempting menu, and an array of entertainment options. With 12 beers on tap and over 35 wing flavors, the establishment caters to both casual diners and sports fans alike, boasting 14 big-screen HD TVs for watching major league games.

The cafe features a private banquet room ideal for various events such as weddings, parties, and corporate gatherings. Additionally, Central Cafe hosts a range of weekly specials and engaging activities like DJ trivia, karaoke, and paint nights, making it a lively spot for food, fun, and socializing.

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Kris S.
5/10/2025

Service was good. the food took quite awhile to come out, but we were in no hurry.we all 3 had omlettes and hashbrowns. I thought mine was not cold but not even close to hot, husband and BIL said...

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David T.
5/11/2025

Avoid this if you enjoy food. If you need to eat to prevent starvation, then and only then try this place. Service is as bad as their food. For their Mother's Day buffet we had to take our own...

Gibson R.
11/22/2024

this is the worst service I've ever had, sat there for 20 minutes had 5 groups of people come in and get menus and water before me this place sucks major ass and Deb is a bitch. I do not recommend...

Jerry A.
9/21/2024

Great food ,good service ,clean ,prices very reasonable . Great ambiance, service and little slow but if you're not in a hurry and want to relax or visit this is the place to go.

AZ E.
12/8/2023

5 stars because in small town Iowa options are limited and Central Cafe has been a mainstay for over 60 years in Hawarden. It's the local spot for breakfast with regulars. I grew up in Hawarden...

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