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Coal Palace Café and Books

★★★★½ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
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226 W Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501 (641) 814-8700 Website
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Reviews (32)

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Traci Scott
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

A quaint little Cafe with plenty of options and good food and drinks. Prices are really good on some items and high on others - but for the most part if you want food and a drink it's going to be $9 - $12, for breakfast or lunch.

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Allen Stewart
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great food and good help

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Jessica Neely
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

This place is an amazing treat! It has such a variety of sandwiches and salads and sides. I love the atmosphere and the building! Service was amazing and the coffee was awesome! Highly recommend!! I had the roast beef bagel sandwich! Best sandwich I’ve had in awhile!

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Ann Alexander
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Turkey club sandwich was really good. It had roasted cherry tomatoes, cheese, and a special sauce. Crinkle cut fries or the fruit bowl or 4-5 other side dish offerings (lettuce salad, cottage cheese, macaroni salad to name a few). Yum! Really good service, and interesting decor. A part of Ottumwa's history. Cool atrium which still has the gigantic coal auger.

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John Breeding
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Had Taco Salad today. No problems noticed. Will be going back to try other food items.

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Alley Jarvis
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great bagel sandwiches here in town! Super friendly staff, slow service but AMAZING food! I love how Optimae created a job for individuals with disabilities. I think it’s a great place over all. Super clean atmosphere!

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Amber Cushatt
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great service. Excellent food! Always hot and always fresh!!! Come here for breakfast at least once a week! Stop in and try it you won’t be disappointed

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Theda Ford Williams
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Would love to live near an establishment like this! I would definitely be a regular! The service was friendly but we did have to wait about 10 minutes for our order but only because it was freshly prepared. We were able to watch as they put it together. Or you can browse through the large collection of books and board games. Great place to go with a friend or by yourself.

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ronda Dennis-smithart
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Great food and friendly atmosphere! This was my first visit and I was greeted by name !

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P CS
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

This a nice cozy Cafe. Good Turkey Deluxe Sandwich. Really friendly service.

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Emily R
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Amazing atmosphere. Great food! Super nice staff!

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Cindy B
★★★★☆ Jan 19, 1970

Enjoyed my lunch.

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Travis Dishman (Travy)
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

They make awesome drinks. Had a vanilla latte, extra vanilla. Was hot and good.

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Diana Swanson
★★★★☆ Jan 19, 1970

Good food.

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James Maize
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Great little cafe' next to the train station.

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Deanna Cook
★★☆☆☆ Jan 19, 1970

The coffee today was not that good 😢 but they were very polite.

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David Berry
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Great food nice staff

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J A-M
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Great place to grab some coffee downtown.

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Heather Pearson
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

The food was good and had quick service!

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Rat Man 41
★★★★★ Jan 19, 1970

Very good place to have lunch there