Crystal Cafe - Iola

The baked chicken dinner was incredible, featuring homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, and we topped it off with a warm caramel apple pie that was absolutely to die for! It felt like we were in heaven! We also tried the peanut butter chocolate mousse pie and the cranapple pie (definitely add ice cream with this one). Both were just as divine! The service was the best we've ever experienced; our waitress was not only attentive but also hilarious! Overall, it was a truly delightful experience!

The pie arrived first, just as I had hoped, and let me tell you—Oh my goodness, it was INCREDIBLE! I chose the Caramel Apple Pie, and every single bite was absolutely delicious. Served warm, the pie was sweet, rich, and decadent. The crust was wonderfully flaky yet sturdy, and the apple pieces were cut to the perfect size—not too small, not too large. It was drizzled with a fabulous caramel sauce that took it to another level! When my breakfast arrived, I took a polite bite, but I couldn’t resist the pie and finished it all first. It was just that good! I eventually managed to have a few bites of my breakfast, which included two perfectly cooked over-easy eggs, bacon, and toast. Unfortunately, I couldn’t eat much more because I was still full from the pie, haha! Starting my breakfast with pie was a brilliant idea, and I highly recommend you do the same! I wholeheartedly endorse the Crystal Cafe!

The pizza here is outstanding, and it’s a fantastic spot to grab a bite to eat. The staff is incredibly friendly too!

Best place ever!!! Staff is EXCELLENT,very friendly and courteous. Food and their pie are to die for!!! Went there one iola car show weekend and we look forward to coming all the time. We even made a weekend getaway just to come get their food n pie and welive three hours away. Wish more places were as nice as these guys. Great job keep it up!!!

Great place to go, Fantastic friendly staff that know how to treat customers. Stuffed omlette with hash browns is great. Home made from scratch pies! Very large portions! Definitely worth it.