Hwy 169 American Cafe & Watering Hole

06/17/2026

WE ARE OPEN FOR LUNCH and DINNER TODAY!

06/15/2026

Getting back to burgers, sandwiches, and more hours open! 🍔🥪✨
Starting this week, our new hours are:
• Wednesday, Thursday, & Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM • Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays - until further notice)

That means: More hours to meet with friends, more hours to enjoy lunch on the patio, and more hours to satisfy those burger and pizza cravings while we do the cooking! ☀️🍻
Our small but amazing team is ready for you. Come grab your favorite spot and let’s celebrate summer!

Land of the Free, Home of the FULL MENU. See you at the Cafe! 🇺🇸

🚲 P.S. BIKE RIDERS: This Saturday is the big BACoon Ride, and you know Hwy 169 is your ultimate trail stop! Planning us underway... outdoor grilling and food/drink specials. Keep an eye on our page this week for the full "Rider's Guide" details! 😉🔥

With love and Gratitude,
Keith, Annette and Addie

06/12/2026

Head into Minburn for lunch today
Hours this weekend:
Friday and Saturday 11 to 10
Sunday 11 to 9

06/11/2026

IT’S OFFICIAL! 🍻 THE BAR IS OPEN!

These last two weeks have had a few unexpected turns! Between a quick hospital stay for Keith (he is doing much better now!) and a detour with our liquor license, we’ve definitely hit some speed bumps on our way back to normal.
But the detour is over and the taps are flowing! Our 8 micro-brews are cold, the full bar is stocked, and we are ready to celebrate.
🎉 Psst…. Some drink specials are sure to happen today! 🍹😉

To those who came out and supported us during these recent challenges, WE WANT TO THANK YOU! You are the reason we keep pushing forward. ❤️

📢 BREAKING NEWS: We are adding days and getting back to our full menu!

👉 This week: Come see us on Friday for lunch… You heard me, we have added another lunch-time option! (Serving our Pizza, Baskets & App menu!)
👉 Next week: Stay tuned! We are adding open hours during the week and officially starting the full menu. More to come on that exciting news!

📍 THIS WEEK'S HOURS: • Thursday (Today): 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Dinner) • Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Lunch & Dinner!) • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Lunch & Dinner!)

Come see us and let’s toast to a fresh start! Cheers! 🥂🍔🍕

06/05/2026

To our amazing customers, 🎉👏

Our State liquor license is taking a little detour, so we can't pop the corks or pour beers just yet...
BUT our KITCHEN is firing on all cylinders! 🍴👌

Please come in and enjoy our tasty food and great atmosphere. Or call for carry out at 515-677-2169

Sincerely,
169 Staff 😊👍🎉

05/30/2026

Guess who is finally out of the Hospital and MAKING PIZZA. You have plenty of time tonight to satisfy your pizza craving! 🍕🍕

05/30/2026

SATURDAY ONLY UPDATE: Pivot for Keith ❤️🧩
To our wonderful community,

We have a bit of a "speed bump" today. Keith is currently in the hospital fighting an infection (unrelated to his recent surgery).
With our limited staff and without Keith there to help, we have made the decision to STAY OPEN TODAY but with a MODIFIED MENU ONLY.

🚫 NO PIZZA TODAY (Saturday)
✅ YES! WE ARE SERVING:
• Appetizers & Fresh Salads • Our New Baskets: Chicken Tenders, Fish, Shrimp, Oysters, Crawfish, and Gizzards! • Our Delicious Desserts • 8 Micro Brews on Tap & a Full Bar 🍻
We didn't want to close our doors on such a beautiful Saturday, so we are pivoting to make the day "survivable" for our small but mighty team.
Please come see us for a basket and a cold drink and help us send some extra "get well" energy to Keith!

We appreciate your patience and grace with our staff this weekend and today more than ever.
Open TODAY 11am to 10pm

With love, Annette & The Hwy 169 Team

05/23/2026

Stop in for one of our baskets meals! 🍤
Yes you heard me correctly... we are adding to the menu!
The weather is fantastic and so is our pizza! 🍕
Stop in soon!

05/21/2026