Winterset: Northside Cafe and Madison County ★ 4.1
Winterset, birthplace of John Wayne, sits 35 minutes southwest. The Northside Cafe has served all-day American breakfast to locals and visitors for decades.
Location
Address: 727 Franklin St, Pella, IA 50219, Des Moines
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