Paula's must be The destination for Maid Rite sandwiches. Everyone ordered them & is obviously the local favorite. Not being from the area, the entire experience was endearing, from standing under sign at the lunch counter to order & pay (cash only) then you select your table while your sandwich is made fresh & brought to you. Very interesting sandwich, similar to a Sloppy Joe with No sauce. Watching the regulars, you bus your own dishes to help keep overhead low & your delicious food affordable. A Must experience
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Maid-Rite Basket
Allan Farris
Have been going here for years and best maid-rites around. Also the funnel cake fries are awesome ? ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Maid-Rite Basket
ashley waddell
I love Paula's. The maid rite is superb and the Mac and cheese was delightful! Love the cozy atmosphere. Takes you back to the good old days! The ladies working make you feel welcome and cook some delicious grub!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Maid-Rite
Linda Groenendyk
Great food, great price and excellent service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Beans, Maid-Rite Basket
Brittany S.
The food is always made-right here!! The service is out of this world and the atmosphere is like coming home to grandmas for lunch. I just love everything they have to offer here. GET THE MAC & CHEESE! this was obviously a potato salad kind of day but you want regret the advice. P. S. Crispy fries just like McDonald's but healthier without all the salt
Larry Early
Was near Valley Junction today running errands and a Google search for dining options led us here. Very nice Cafe with a good offering of Comfort Food options. We both had the Maid-Rites which were very good. We enjoy supporting local establishments and will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dennis Harmening
Always a friendly little place for a good maid rite and shake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mama B.
Love Paula's, little cafe in Valley Junction. Went again today, had tenderloin baskets - meaty pork tenderloin with fries and drink for $9.00! The tenderloin isn't pounded so flat that it looks like dinner plate, instead you see and taste the pork! Only open for lunch; which if I ran a restaurant I would do the same. Great small business; support them!
Doug Miers
It's a diner, so don't expect fancy. Loose meat sandwiches are the main draw and these are really good ones. Food is hot and fresh. Service is always quick. The restaurant seems clean.
This place is a gem. Old style dinner with small town charm. Thank you for the amazing maidrite & sweet tea. Blown away!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg Fowler
Friendly, fast service, great Maid-Rites and terrific atmosphere. Not fancy, just comfortable and welcoming. It’s like a trip to a happier, friendlier time. I go every time I am in Des Moines. Check out Valley Junction while you are there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich For
Judy Mead Smith
Everything is good! Yummy!
Emily Harter
Great comfort food & the staff is so kind! Chicken salad sandwich and onion rings are so good! Don’t forget to order a chocolate malt. It reminded me of my grandmas!??
Peggy Van Den Baard
First visit, awesome loose meat sandwich. Great staff. Can't pay with card.
best "Made Rights" in town!!!
Paula's must be The destination for Maid Rite sandwiches. Everyone ordered them & is obviously the local favorite. Not being from the area, the entire experience was endearing, from standing under sign at the lunch counter to order & pay (cash only) then you select your table while your sandwich is made fresh & brought to you. Very interesting sandwich, similar to a Sloppy Joe with No sauce. Watching the regulars, you bus your own dishes to help keep overhead low & your delicious food affordable. A Must experience
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Maid-Rite Basket
Have been going here for years and best maid-rites around. Also the funnel cake fries are awesome ? ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Maid-Rite Basket
I love Paula's. The maid rite is superb and the Mac and cheese was delightful! Love the cozy atmosphere. Takes you back to the good old days! The ladies working make you feel welcome and cook some delicious grub!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Maid-Rite
Great food, great price and excellent service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Beans, Maid-Rite Basket
The food is always made-right here!! The service is out of this world and the atmosphere is like coming home to grandmas for lunch. I just love everything they have to offer here. GET THE MAC & CHEESE! this was obviously a potato salad kind of day but you want regret the advice. P. S. Crispy fries just like McDonald's but healthier without all the salt
Was near Valley Junction today running errands and a Google search for dining options led us here. Very nice Cafe with a good offering of Comfort Food options. We both had the Maid-Rites which were very good. We enjoy supporting local establishments and will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a friendly little place for a good maid rite and shake.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love Paula's, little cafe in Valley Junction. Went again today, had tenderloin baskets - meaty pork tenderloin with fries and drink for $9.00! The tenderloin isn't pounded so flat that it looks like dinner plate, instead you see and taste the pork! Only open for lunch; which if I ran a restaurant I would do the same. Great small business; support them!
It's a diner, so don't expect fancy. Loose meat sandwiches are the main draw and these are really good ones. Food is hot and fresh. Service is always quick. The restaurant seems clean.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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This place is a gem. Old style dinner with small town charm. Thank you for the amazing maidrite & sweet tea. Blown away!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly, fast service, great Maid-Rites and terrific atmosphere. Not fancy, just comfortable and welcoming. It’s like a trip to a happier, friendlier time. I go every time I am in Des Moines. Check out Valley Junction while you are there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich For
Everything is good! Yummy!
Great comfort food & the staff is so kind! Chicken salad sandwich and onion rings are so good! Don’t forget to order a chocolate malt. It reminded me of my grandmas!??
First visit, awesome loose meat sandwich. Great staff. Can't pay with card.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5