Hwy 169 American Cafe & Watering Hole

09/28/2026

We tried.....
we missed you to much!
Starting tomorrow we will add Mondays to our days open!

Drink Specials - come on in and check out our new Apple Bomb drink.
Chili Special continues this week.

09/26/2026

Rain outside. Warm chili inside. 🌧️🥣
It is not to late to stop in for our chili special and enjoy a little comfort, good food, and great company.
Get some before it is gone!
Open at 11am today and tomorrow!

09/23/2026

Rain outside. Warm chili inside. 🌧️🥣
Todays the day! Join us Wed - Sun this week for a chili special and enjoy a little comfort, good food, and great company.
While it lasts!
We open at 11 am and close at 9 on Wed, Thu, & Sun and 10pm on Fri & Sat

Please share, because I know you care.

09/22/2026

Rain outside. Warm chili inside. 🌧️🥣
Join us this week for a chili special and enjoy a little comfort, good food, and great company.
Please share, because I know you care.

07/26/2026

It is so hot outside, we want to take the cooking burden off you during this hot spell. Dine in or carryout 515-677-2169

Open tonight (Sunday) until 9
Open Wednesday and Thursday 11am to 9pm
Open Friday and Saturday 11am to 10pm

07/15/2026

It's been a minute since I posted our business hours....
Wednesdays and Thursdays 11 to 9
Fridays and Saturdays 11 to 10
Sunday 11 to 9

We are hiring and are looking for weekend and daytime server's who also have some bartending experience and part-time cooks who love a fast paced environment.

If you are or know of someone who would be a perfect fit, let's talk!

Stop in and fill out an application, or complete this form.
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07/05/2026

Our new friends from Earlham on a date night are enjoying our popular apple pie egg rolls and ice-cream.

07/04/2026

Come in and beat the heat with a Bomb Pop cocktail

07/04/2026

HWY 169 American Cafe in Minburn is raising a toast in celebration of 250 years!
Hang out with us today under the covered patio or in the air-conditioned dining room 11 to 6. After 6 will will offer to-go orders only, or drinks at the bar.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!

07/01/2026

Celebrate 4th of July week with Hwy 169 American Cafe
$7.99 Carryout 6 Pack Special all week