There’s no secret ingredient at A Pinch of Love Cafe – at this little restaurant, the key to success is right there in the name. While Pinch of Love is not a fancy place, you can taste the love and care that goes into every single order. From the Coney burgers to the steak tacos, everything here is fresh delicious.

The real standout is actually a side – the house made onion rings are simply incredible.

Feeling hungry? Here’s why you need to head to a Pinch of Love for your next meal.

You'll find the cafe on a quiet corner of Fort Dodge that feels a world away from the busy and generic chain restaurants. If you love mom & pop places, this is your cafe. It's a one-of-a-kind spot that locals treasure.
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Fresh Salsa is always waiting for you at A Pinch of Love. Grab a jar to go and you'll be set for the fiesta.
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Or try the steak tacos - they are simple perfection, with tender meat and just the right amount of onion and cilantro.
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The nachos are pretty wonderful too, especially when paired with an ice cold soda.
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The cafe's coney burgers also have plenty of fans, for good reason.
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But the real star of this little restaurant is actually something you might order on the side. The onion rings are incredible.
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This is not one of those restaurants that dumps frozen onion rings into a deep fryer. These are made with fresh onions that are cut in-house into spirals. The rings are hand-coated with breading and carefully fried to perfection.
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The cafe is open Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. While the restaurant is a little out of the way, if you make the trip, you’ll be rewarded with fast, friendly service, and the best onion rings around. Interested in more Iowa food finds? Here are 14 restaurants the belong on your bucket list.

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A Pinch Of Love Cafe, 850 S 18th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, USA