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Crouse Cafe
"Dine in with us today!"
About Us
Crouse Cafe, located in Indianola, IA, has been a family-owned staple in the community since 1946. Originally founded by Bob and Cleo Crouse, the restaurant served customers in Leon, Knoxville, and Indianola. In 1963, ownership passed to their son Richard and his wife Bonnie Crouse. In 1970, a move across the street to its current location was made under the advice of R.M. Hale. The legacy continues as their children, John, Bob, and Cindy, took over in 1987. Today, John and Rhonda, along with John's brother Bob, and the next generation including their son Josh in the kitchen, and daughter Kristin and nieces Heidi and Abbie as waitstaff, proudly operate the cafe. For a taste of tradition, visit Crouse Cafe in Indianola today—but please note, our menu is being updated and prices may change.
Areas Served
Indianola, IA
Our Professional Associations
- Indianola Chamber of Commerce
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
What We Offer
Our Specialties include:
- Family Owned and Operated
- Daily Specials
- Breakfast Served All Day
- Known for our Cherry Pie - Listed in Dsm Register as 100 things in Iowa to Eat Before You Die, Won Travel Iowa Contest, and People Magazine as Best Pie in Iowa in Oct. 2019
- Hot Beef with Real Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Made from Scratch
- Onion Rings are Thin Sliced and Breaded In-House
- Fried Chicken is Fried in an Iron Skillet
- Tenderloins are Hand-Breaded
Our Services include:
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Daily Specials
- Dine-In
- Takeout
Our Products include:
- Hot Beef with Real Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
- Onion Rings
- Fried Chicken
- Hand-Breaded Tenderloins
- Milkshakes
- Pies
- Gift Certificates Available!
Testimonials
On 8/9/2025
Jason Garbers
had this to say:
Awesome buffet and great staff!!
On 8/3/2025
Steven Hess
had this to say:
Amazing food and staff. I'm grateful to be a regular to such a fine establishment.
On 8/1/2025
R.J. Olsen
had this to say:
Cafe atmosphere with great food. You need to go here when visiting Indianola.
On 7/29/2025
David Nancy Kuhn
had this to say:
First time visit. Was very busy on Sunday morning. Very little wait. Excellant food on buffett to include: hashbrown casserole, scrambled eggs, eggs benefict, french toast, biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon, egg bake, fruit, key lime pie, bread pudding, sticky rolls, cinimon rolls, bread pudding, brownies, plus lots more. $15.00 included tax. Will be back!
On 7/27/2025
kelsey savolainen
had this to say:
Such a great time we had here. the food was good and staff were helpful.
Contact Us
Crouse Cafe
115 E Salem Ave Indianola, IA 50125
Phone: (515) 961-3362
Email: randjcrouse
Around the Corner from Paramount 7 Theater,
Half block from the Town Square
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Payment Types Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Debit Cards
Our Hours
Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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