The quiet riverside town of Guttenberg, Iowa doesn’t get many tourists unless they’re headed for the Cassville Car Ferry to Wisconsin. But if they’re just passing through, they’re missing out – because hidden on its riverbank is a truly unique shopping and dining destination. Not only does Sodes Green Acres Country Market and Cafe have a delicious cafe serving up Midwestern classics, but its extensive shopping options might also just have you filling up your bags before you head out of town.
Sodes Green Acre Country Market and Cafe may be a mouthful, but the hidden riverside restaurant packs more inside than many larger places.
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The rustic exterior blends into the scenery of Guttenberg, but those in the know are in for a treat.
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The cafe seats over twenty people and serves a mix of hearty Midwestern specialties and lighter fare.
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Don’t miss their juicy pulled pork sandwich, marinated in a house special BBQ sauce. Can’t get enough? They sell bottles of the sauce in the general store.
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Locals know to drop in on Saturdays for lunch, when the restaurant features authentic German specials like this sausage and kraut plate.
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Make sure not to leave without a slice of the cafe’s house-baked pies, like this strawberry-rhubarb.
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Then it’s time to head to the extensive country market, where the kids will love the massive candy section.
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The market sells many of the delicious meats you’ll get in the restaurant - vacuum-sealed and packed for bringing a taste of Iowa back to your friends and family at home.
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The market also features an attached wine and liquor store, holding everything from reasonably-priced local wines to top-shelf aged spirits.
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Make sure to take the time to look around the grounds. You’ll find plenty of historic touches, like this old-fashioned Coke sign dating back to the restaurant’s first location.
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Have you paid a visit to this unique country cafe/market hybrid in Guttenberg? Let us know your favorite dishes and what you shouldn’t miss in the country store. Sodes is offering new products and dishes all the time, so keep an eye on their Facebook page and website for information on the latest specials.
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Address: Sodes Green Acre Country Market and Liquor Store, 7 Goethe St, Guttenberg, IA 52052, USA
