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For two star American, try Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant in Urbandale. This restaurant is very affordable.
5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is sort of incredible - think Cracker Barrel meets local diner meets PETA (People Eating Tasty Animals).It's out of this world when it comes to food portions - scary big (and I'm a good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Please keep in mind that this review is based on someone from California, we just do not get comfort food like this out west. I had ordered the fried pork tenderloin sandwich. I've had pork...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went for Sunday morning breakfast. I usually don't prefer family restaurants but really liked this one. Friendly patrons and staff. Great home cooking. Although they had a nice buffet, I ordered from...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big has a new definition, and it's The Machine Shed's portions. The food is traditional country style home cooking. It's greasy, and generally pretty good, and very well could involve pork or gravy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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I had the roast and mashed potatoes, both were hot and delicious. I also had the onion strings, which were probably the best I ever had. I honestly had a great experience, the lunch service was fast and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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The steaks were very tender and seasoned just right. They served some great fresh side dishes. This place is not trendy but very comfortable. fun atmosphere with good food. The prices were great as was the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantabulous place for a down-home breakfast, when livin it up in the DSMB-fast is my absolute fav meal of the day & I could eat it for all 3 (in fact, I often do)Fresh off the Farm eggs are paired w/...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gives you a good feel for home-style cooking.This is the place I tend to recommend to people who are here from out of town. Its good comfort food type of cooking. Large helpings of meat, with some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Machine Shed serves a great breakfast. Good old fashioned Midwest filling breakfast. This is the only place you need to go for you Midwest comfort food. All servers are quite friendly, and are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice and had lovely experiences both times.Iowa is a major pork producer, so many of the dinners at the Machine Shed feature some kind of pork, chops, cutlets, etc. My personal...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing breakfast if you can stand the wait on the weekends. Pork, pork and more pork (obviously) is the name of the game here. The only place I have ever seen where the question isn't what kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had an amazing breakfast at The Machine Shed the other day. The food is cheap and our waitress was so good it was scary. She stopped by to check on us at least four times and topped off our coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Machine Shed is a small chain of restaurants that serve home style or country style food. Everyone gets their own main dish but sides, bread, vegetables are served family style. The food and style...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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This is my favorite place to eat in the world! Anytime I am in Iowa I make sure to eat here. I already made plans ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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The Machine Shed is very similar to a Cracker Barrel, however I think their food is better. Home cooking is what you'll get here, just like you were on a farm 50 years ago. The portions are huge and...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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If you're one of those that likes places like the Cracker Barrel, you'll enjoy the Machine Shed. It's family friendly and basically comfort food. Prices are a bit higher. Just like the Cracker Barre...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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classic homemade breakfasts, lunches and dinners await the hungry diner at this local favorite. the iowa machine shed restaurant is housed near the cityis living history farm. the eateryis menu showcases...
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if you have kids and are traveling anywhere close....drop in...
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