The Centennial

Jefferson, IA · American restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Jefferson
#2
of 23 restaurants
City Percentile
82%
rating percentile
Address
The Centennial, 100 E State St, Jefferson, IA 50129
Phone
(515) 386-3888
Website
thecentennialcafe.my.canva.site
Status
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon

The Centennial is a restaurant located in Jefferson, IA. It is one of 23 restaurants listed in Jefferson. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Jefferson city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #2 among Jefferson restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

SaturdayClosed

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Renie Osterlund · Sep 2025

I have never actually sat in The Centennial, but I have taken it to-go quite a few times. They have amazing food. The soup, sandwich, salad, and desserts I have tried have all been delicious! A local suggested calling ahead for seating to me once, and I never have that level of plan ahead when I will be in Jefferson, so ordering to go has solved that. You won't be sad if you head here.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Linda Grimm · Oct 2025

The food has always been excellent at The Centennial. Their dining room is lovely with high ceilings, but it can be a bit noisy in there if many people are gathered.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jacque Andrew · Nov 2022

As a frequent diner with friends and family at The Centennial, I can give this restaurant FIVE + stars!! The menu selections are delicious, varied (scrumptious salads, unique sandwiches, daily specials) and changed every two weeks to offer a fantastic assortment for any taste! Did I mention the out of this world desserts?? The best!! Always good to call for a reservation as this place is busy!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Mary Riche · Nov 2022

The Centennial has it all! The menu with its changing features; the atmosphere with its friendly, competent staff; the sunshine streaming through the windows; and, a dessert menu that is tops. A pleasant dining experience that will be repeated again and again by this happy diner. Mary Riche

★★★★★ 5.0 Mary Swalla Holmes · Dec 2023

Lovely renovated historic building on the square in Jefferson. We had a delicious lunch! Dessert is large enough for two or three to share.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

American restaurant

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