Bloggers' Night Out

The first time I visited the Coffee Attic and Book Cellar in Iowa Falls, Iowa was for a meet-up with my dear friend, Nela, who blogs at Beloved Star.  Not long ago, we decided to go out for dinner at the Princess.  We were there an half hour before the restaurant opened, so we walked over to the Book Cellar again to chat and wait.

The front of the building is devoted to the Coffee Attic, where you can purchase all types of coffees, as well as tea, chai, cream sodas, and smoothies.  During lunch hours there's also a soup and sandwich menu.  Baked goods, coffee beans, cards, and books are on display.    

One table design I liked is the one on the lower left--a table top which looks like it's covered with old newspaper clippings.  The table by the wall, under the picture in the lower right hand corner has a chess/checker board tabletop.   

I ordered a strawberry cream soda (creamosa) for $2.75, since I'm not much of a coffee drinker.  It was delicious--a lot like a strawberry milkshake without the ice cream.  

Downstairs is the Book Cellar, a new and used book store, and upstairs are more tables, chairs, and couches.  It's a comfortable and uncrowded place, with plenty of room to relax, study, or spend time with friends.  

Check out Nela's post from our last outing.  She captures the place beautifully through her photography.

Soon it was 5 pm, and we headed over to the Princess Grill and Pizzeria for dinner.  The Princess is a nearly century-old restaurant with the world's longest working ice cream bar and a great retro feel. 

I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich ($7.25), and Nela ordered a Fajita Chicken Wrap ($7.95).  Both came with sides of fries.  It took about 15 minutes from the time we ordered until our food was served, but it went by quickly. 

My chicken sandwich was very tasty, and the fries were decently good.  The fries were not salted, so I added salt to my own tastes.  The only problem?  The plates weren't heated to keep the food warm while we chatted!  But the meal was warm when we got it, so it's not the restaurant's fault.  I'll give 4.5 stars.

Thanks to Nela for a very pleasant evening!  There's nothing like the company of a good blogging friend, fellow Christian, and amatuer photographer to make for a fantastic Friday night!