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Coal Palace Café and Books

$$ • Cafe

Hours:
226 W Main St, Ottumwa
(641) 814-8700

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Coal Palace Café and Books Reviews

4.8 - 52 reviews

Pleasant little place! They have books for reading while you sip on coffee. Ladies behind the counter were super friendly. Ordered the omelet to go-it was made like you'd make it at home, with no additional fillers. Decently priced

A quaint little Cafe with plenty of options and good food and drinks.Prices are really good on some items and high on others - but for the most part if you want food and a drink it's going to be $9 - $12, for breakfast or lunch.

I just had the most excellent fresh out-of-the-oven biscuits and homestyle piping hot sausage gravy that tastes like Grandma's. Coal Palace Café and Books is definitely a comfort food place that you can enjoy. It is located at the previous site of Ottumwa's world renown attraction - The Coal Palace, built in 1890's and hosted hundreds of thousands of tourists. The Coal Palace Café and Books is a nod to Ottumwa's history and a definite favorite to modern diners. ...back to the...read full review

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Hours

Monday 7AM - 3PM
Tuesday 7AM - 3PM
Wednesday 7AM - 3PM
Thursday 7AM - 3PM
Friday 7AM - 3PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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