LD's Filling Station — Restaurant in Mason City

Seating is not always available immediately. However the staff is EXCELLENT about immediately cleaning off and sanitizing tables for a quick turnover in seating. On Mothers Day we were told that the wait might be as long as 25-30 minutes, we were seated in under 10 minutes. This is a "landmark" in Mason City and I would encourage you to visit the establishment. An automotive theme runs throughout from all the items on the menu named after antique and classic automobiles and trucks to the walls be covered with hubcaps, pictures of days gone by in Mason. Food is excellent, very reasonably priced, and quick to arrive at your table. The wait staff is beyond pleasant and personable. I encourage you to PLEASE plan a stop here for a great meal. I would assume as soon as the pandemic is over they will bring back their Sunday brunch. The buffet will leave you walking back to your car slower than the walk in. There's more on the buffet than I'm going to attempt to list. Stop...

In short - LD's has good breakfast at great prices!

At first glance, LD's looks a little run down, as it's not the most sightly part of town. This is not the case at all. I love this place! It's Mason City's token greasy spoon, and it's a title they bear proudly. Sporting a classic car theme all around, LD's is a staple of north Mason City. Breakfasts are well made, and available at all times. They have a breakfast buffet on Saturdays which is very popular. With how diverse and enjoyable their menu is, you don't need to bother with the buffet, although it's still quite good. The one must-try menu item, in my opinion, is the Mustang 2+2, featuring 2 of every item: pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, and toast. Best with coffee. The prices are fantastic. You are guaranteed your money's worth, no matter your order. I come here around once a month, usually very early in the morning, with friends. Staff are very nice, attentive, and...

LD’s Filling Station is the perfect place if you are wanting simple food that is real and tastes good. For example, I ordered 2 fried eggs, 4 strips of bacon, and 4 slices of toast so I could make sandwiches. The eggs were real eggs, not egg substitute. The bacon was thick cut, tasty, and cooked nearly perfect. The glass of milk was ice cold and the toast was toasted perfectly. My bill was $8.45 with tax.

On the weekends they have a buffet for $8.95 but, it does get somewhat busy. From my experience, they do a nice job keeping the buffet full and clean.

The grounds are clean, though the parking lot is a pothole haven. So, drive carefully. The interior can seem somewhat dirty and lives up to the reputation of being a DIVE.

Overall, the food is real, the food is tasty, and the staff are genuine. If you want REAL FOOD for a cheap price, this...