Our scheduled "burger run" to Cresco took place on Saturday afternoon. With some great riding weather, we still had only three riders show up. Bill arrived on his Gold Wing, and Bob & Julie showed up on their Gold Wing trike.
Our destination was Dan's Road House in Cresco. They are well-known for their burgers that finished strong in a "Best Burger in Iowa" contest. We departed Waukon under sunny skies and temps in the low 70's. Taking Main St. west, after about 3 miles outside of town, we came upon a "Loose Gravel" sign, and turned north back to HWY 9. HWY 9 also is lined with chip seal, but the non-caring Iowa DOT won't put up any of the "loose gravel" signs. Thanks to Allamakee County for thinking of motorcyclists!
We took HWY 9 into Decorah and entered HWY 52 north. After a short scoot on 52, we turned onto the Pole Line Road heading west. This is a neat motorcycling road since it is well-maintained and offers some sweeping curves and views of the Upper Iowa River. Pole Line took us all the way over HWY 9, and we crossed it to continue our journey on into Cresco. After a brief hunt, we did find Dan's Road House right on Main St. (He does need some better signage!)
WE MAKE IT TO DAN'S ON A BRIGHT, SUNNY DAY |
Dan's does offer a very limited menu, so you had better like burgers or chicken strips. Since we came for the burgers anyway, we placed our order for what they called "smash burgers". After quizzing the folks at the table next to us, they assured us that the "smash burgers" were huge and really delicious. They weren't wrong! It was one big, tasty burger served with french fries. If anyone is looking for a great burger for a meal, Dan's is the place!
THREE "WELL SATISFIED WNR'S |
DAN'S ONLY SIGNAGE |
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