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Niland's Cafe Historic Cafe, motel, and gas station museum located proudly at 24 Lincolnway in the small community of Colo, IA. The restored Colo Motel reopened in 2008.
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Full service restaurant with homemade comfort foods! Motel reservations or questions contact kelsey 6415218311 "Great Food With A Side of History" -Niland's Cafe was restored in 2003 along with the Reed Service Station. Outside self-guided tours and information, Station open during special events, historic Jefferson and Lincoln markers on site, museum displays inside restaurant. At the intersection of the historic Lincoln and Jefferson Highways. The Lincoln was the first east-west transcontinental road running from Times Square, NY to San Francisco and the Jefferson the first north - south running from Winnipeg, Ontario to New Orleans, LA. On the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway.

10/27/2026

I was so proud of myself for having specials written down early over the weekend...too bad they were in my notebook and not online 🤦‍♀️

Tues/today- Ham n swiss on rye w medium soup $12.95
Wed- Chicken stroganoff w/ veggie or side salad $12.95
Thurs- TX house crispy chicken blt w/ side $12.95
Fri-11-8pm 1/2lb fish &/or shrimp, fries & coleslaw $14/17combo (grilled, original, b**r battered)
Friday 4pm-8pm $10 Tenderloin basket (drink not included)
Sat- Million dollar spaghetti w/side salad, soup or veggie $12.95

Soup this week is Beef mushroom barley 😋

All daily specials include any drink in the price ☕️ 🍺 🥤 🍸

10/24/2026

I goofed up! Today's special was suppose to be Chicken fried STEAK however, in my haste to post and not be distracted by something shiny, I put CHICKEN. So, today you get a choice of either 🤷🙃 Happy Saturday All ❤️

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10/23/2026

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The Granny Basketball Extravaganza is going to be an amazing night of fun and supporting some great causes. We want to say thank you to our friends at Niland's Cafe in Colo for sponsoring the event. There is a special family connection - Kelsey Reed, who manages the cafe, hotel and historic landmark - is the granddaughter of Carol who plays with the Mustangs, and her brother in law is a deputy with the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, Iowa. We appreciate Kelsey reaching out and supporting the event.

You can support the event too by coming and cheering on our Hometown Heroes and Grannies!!!

When: Saturday, Nov. 7
Doors open 5:30 p.m.
Tip off 6:30 p.m.
Where: Berg Middle School
Admission: FREE WILL DONATION

The night will feature a Mustang Grannies Scrimmage Game featuring the Jasper County Grannies and their friends from across Iowa. The main event will feature Hometown Heroes taking on the Grannies. Along with the dessert auction there will be a special Newton Pacesetters halftime show!!

It's gonna be a great night. Mark your calendar!

Newton Police Department, IA
Jasper County Sheriff's Office, Iowa
Newton Fire Department
NCSD Cardinals
United Way of Jasper County

10/20/2026

Specials this week are sure to satisfy some cravings. And by staff request, this week's soup is Broccoli cheese w ham 😋

Tues/today- Goulash, soup, salad or cold side and garlic toast $12.95
Wed- Southwest chicken philly w/ side $12.95
Thurs- TX House roast beef n cheese w/ a medium soup $12.95
Friday- 11am-8pm 1/2lb fish &/or shrimp, fries & coleslaw $14/17
Friday 4pm-8pm $10Tenderloin basket (drink not included)
Sat- Chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes, country gravy & side $12.95

All specials include any drink in the price ☕️ 🍺 🥤 🍸

10/13/2026

The Iowa weather really helps give us a chance to keep our menu ever changing. This week's specials are true comfort food as the temperature cools off a bit.
Tues- Smoked turkey and swiss w/ soup $12.95
Wed- "Meatball" sandwich w/ side $12.95
Thurs- Roast beef dinner with veggie or cold side $12.95
Fri 11-8pm - 1/2lb fish &/or shrimp, fries & coleslaw $14/17 (grilled, original, b**r batter)
Fri 4pm-8pm $10 Tenderloin basket (drink not included)
Sat- Hot Tenderloin w/ veggie, soup or cold side $12.95

Soup this week is Tomato parm bisque 😋

All daily specials include any drink in the price ☕️ 🍺 🥤 🍸

Looking at this list, you know we've been some busy bees.
10/06/2026

Looking at this list, you know we've been some busy bees.

10/05/2026

It's crazy that after such a soggy Sept, we get a beautiful start to October!
This week we're kicking off soup season with Meat Lover's Potato!!! Ham, bacon and smoked sausage in a hearty, scratch made potato soup.
Specials this week are....
Tues- Smoked turkey bacon wrap w/ side $12.95 (house, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion)
Wed- Chicken salad sandwich w/ soup or cold side $12.95 (no nuts or fruit in the chicken)
Thurs- Cheeseburger mac n cheese w/ veggie or cold side $12.95
Fri- 11am-8pm- 1/2lb fish &/or shrimp, fries & coleslaw $14/17 (grilled, original, b**r batter)
Friday night lights 4pm-8pm $10 Tenderloin basket (drink not included)
Sat- Loaded chicken quesadilla w/ side salad $12.95

All daily specials include any drink in the price ☕️ 🍺 🥤 🍸

09/29/2026

That sunshine yesterday had me so distracted that I forgot to post specials 🤦‍♀️
Tues/today- Turkey bacon club w/ side $12.95
Wed- Boneless wings, veggie sticks, and side $12.95
Thurs- Chicken n noodles/mashed potatoes w/ veggie or cold side $12.95
Fri 11am-8pm- 1/2lb Made to order fish &/or shrimp, fries & coleslaw $14/17combo (grilled, original, b**r battered)
Fri- 4pm-8pm- $10 TENDERLOIN BASKET (drink not included)
Sat- Italian pork cutlet sandwich w/ side $12.95

All daily specials include any drink in the price ☕️ 🍺 🥤 🍸

Also, next week kicks off SOUP SEASON!!
Please comment your favorite soup requests.

09/21/2026

Autumn is in the air!! We have hearty and delicious specials planned for this week!

Tues- Chicken stew / biscuits w/ cold side $12.95
Wed- Smothered Chopped steak, mashed potatoes, gravy and veggie or cold side $12.95
Thurs- Shepherd's pie w/ cold side $12.95
Friday 11am-8pm 1/2lb fish &/or shrimp, fries & coleslaw $14/17combo (grilled, original, b**r battered)
4pm-8pm - $10 Tenderloin basket (drink not included)
Sat- Chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes, country gravy & veggie or cold side $12.95

All daily specials include any drink in the price ☕️ 🍺 🥤 🍸

09/15/2026

Address

24 Lincoln Highway
Colo, IA
50056

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+16413773662

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