Opening hours
Open now · closes 3:00 PM
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
Local time in Grinnell: 12:02 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (641) 236-0630 to confirm.
About Frontier Cafe
Frontier Cafe is a cafe located at 831 Main St in Grinnell, Iowa. It's part of our guide to 23 restaurants, cafes and bars in Grinnell. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
Frontier Cafe is open 7 days a week, usually 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM. Early risers are covered too: doors open at 7:30 AM most days.
Guests can choose from 8 menu items. Menu highlights include Country Skillet, Hot Beef Sandwich, and French Fries.
You can visit for takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, tourists, and university students. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (641) 236-0630 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Cafe
- Address
- 831 Main St, Grinnell, IA 50112
- Phone
- (641) 236-0630
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Menu
- 8 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 AM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 6 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for cafes and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Frontier Cafe’s weekday schedule with 25 other cafes in Iowa. On a typical weekday it opens at 7:30 AM, close to the local norm of 7:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM, later than 72% of them (typical closing time: 4:00 PM).
In total it is open about 77.5 hours a week, 24 hours more than the local median of 54. 68% of cafes in Iowa open on Sundays, and Frontier Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 25 other cafes in Iowa that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for cafes in Iowa
Based on 5 menus with 157 priced items from cafes in Iowa, the median menu item costs $6.00, and half of all items are priced between $3.50 and $9.45.
Calculated from 5 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Frontier Cafe there are 17 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 20 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (4), Mexican & Tex-Mex (4), Sandwiches & Delis (3), and American (2).
Competition is light: 1 other cafe is within a mile. The closest is Comeback Cafe, < 0.1 mi away.
7 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsSolera< 0.1 mi
- AmericanPrairie Canary Restaurant and Bar< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexMaria’s Fresh Mex< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsGrin City Bakery0.1 mi
- PizzaPagliai's Grinnell0.1 mi
What to expect at a cafe
Coffee shops and cafes run from drive-through espresso stands and national chains to independent roasters and neighborhood cafes with pastries, light breakfast and lunch. Many double as workspaces with Wi-Fi and outlets, while others focus on quick takeaway service.
What to order
- Drip coffee or a pour-over – the best way to taste a roaster’s beans
- Latte or cappuccino – the most ordered espresso drinks
- Cold brew – smoother and stronger, especially popular in summer
- A pastry or breakfast sandwich – many cafes bake in house
Good to know
- Mobile ordering skips the morning line at chains and many independents.
- Plant-based milks and extra shots usually add a small charge.
- Some cafes limit laptop use at busy times – look for posted policies.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Frontier Cafe's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM. Monday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
Is Frontier Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Frontier Cafe is open on Sundays: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
Where is Frontier Cafe located?
Frontier Cafe is located at 831 Main St, Grinnell, IA 50112.
What is the phone number of Frontier Cafe?
You can call Frontier Cafe at (641) 236-0630.
Does Frontier Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Frontier Cafe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Frontier Cafe?
The typical price range at Frontier Cafe is $10–20 per person.
Does Frontier Cafe take reservations?
Yes, Frontier Cafe accepts reservations.
Is Frontier Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Frontier Cafe open late?
No, Frontier Cafe usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Frontier Cafe?
There are 20 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Frontier Cafe. Nearby options include Solera (< 0.1 mi), Prairie Canary Restaurant and Bar (< 0.1 mi), and Maria’s Fresh Mex (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other cafes near Frontier Cafe?
1 other cafe within a mile. The closest is Comeback Cafe, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do cafes in Iowa cost?
Based on 5 menus with 157 priced items from cafes in Iowa, the median menu item costs $6.00, and half of all items are priced between $3.50 and $9.45.
