The North Iowa region has incredible chefs and restaurants that are proudly serving local food on their menus! Here’s a checklist to make sure you’re supporting the restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and coffee shops that look local first.

šŸ„¬Restaurant Checklist #1: Check the menu at your favorite restaurant for locally sourced ingredients. Oftentimes chefs will include the origin of their product on their menus.

šŸ„¬Restaurant Checklist #2: Ask the staff to see if they use local ingredients that are not listed on their menu.Ā 

šŸ„¬Restaurant Checklist #3: Do your homework! Explore our directory to find a restaurant that sources locally.