Editor’s Note: Skillet Cafe has permanently closed since the publication of this article.

We always hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day – but let’s be real, who wants to get up that early, all the time? That’s where brunch comes in… it’s the perfect late-morning or early-afternoon meal that still helps you kick off your day, but in a heartier and more refreshing way! Check out Skillet Cafe, a small-town diner that many would say is the best brunch spot in Iowa. It’s the perfect charming location to have a mindful meal, where you sit back and relax, and take your time enjoying everything around you while you eat.

If you're hoping to discover the best brunch spot in Iowa, you're in luck! Skillet Cafe is truly one of a kind when it comes to cuisine and service.
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This charming and quaint cafe can be found in Mount Vernon, a small town of fewer than 5,000 residents in beautiful Linn County.
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You'll feel right at home here! Mount Vernon's community is welcoming to visitors, and the town is always excited to show off the best brunch spot in Iowa.
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Their menu features a variety of breakfast and lunch specials, and whichever dish you order is sure to hit the spot. Their eggs benedict is one of their most popular breakfast plates.
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Try a soup, salad, or sandwich if you're feeling more like a lunchtime meal!
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Anyone with a sweet tooth will do a double-take when they walk by the bakery counter. Cakes, brownies, cookies, and sticky buns are made fresh here daily.
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Whether you like your cinnamon bun smothered in icing o topped with nuts, you'll find this brunch spot in Iowa has perfected the pastry art.
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Be sure to try their seasonal treats, too! Everything is made from scratch, and their selection changes regularly.
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Come visit the best little brunch spot in Iowa, tucked away in Mount Vernon, and you'll be in for quite a treat.
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You can visit the Skillet Cafe website, here, to find their current hours and menu offerings.

If you’re forever looking for the best brunch spot in Iowa, read These 11 Restaurants In Iowa Prove That Brunch Is The Best Meal Of The Day and plan a culinary excursion to track down the tastiest morning meals.

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