Mill Creek Cafe

Valentine Dinner

2012-02-07T07:07:00.000-08:00

Treat your sweet to a very special Valentine dinner!

Mill Creek Cafe will be hosting an elegant evening, Saturday, February 11.

Reservation Only, Seatings Begin at 5pm

452-1010

$30 per couple, $15 per person

All Inclusive Meal: Salad, Entree, Dessert and Drinks

Choice of Entree: Smothered Sirloin Steak, Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with Gravy or Bourbon Salmon

Make your reservation today!

We're Looking for the BIGGEST FAN!!

2012-01-31T11:45:00.000-08:00

2nd Anniversary Celebration

2012-01-21T12:11:00.000-08:00

Can you believe it's been TWO YEARS since this day!!

Mill Creek Cafe will be celebrating two years in business the week of Jan. 31- Feb. 3!!

In celebration we are looking for Mill Creek Cafe's BIGGEST FAN!

Tell us why YOU are our biggest fan, to win a free meal per month for a year!

Email us, Facebook us or write us a note and drop it by the cafe!

Please submit by Wed., Feb. 1.

Lots of fun to be announced soon!

Tenderloin Thursday

2012-01-05T06:23:00.000-08:00

It's Tenderloin Day at Mill Creek! We'll see you from 11am to 2pm!

Happy Holidays!

2011-12-22T06:13:00.001-08:00

Mill Creek Cafe wishes you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Happy Holidays friends!!

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-22T06:34:00.000-08:00

Wishing you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving holiday!

Mill Creek Cafe will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 to enjoy the holiday with our families.

Mill Creek Halloween Hooters

2011-10-25T07:21:00.000-07:00

Come see the Mill Creek "Hooters" on Friday, October 28

Celebrate Halloween a little early with us and take your chances with our "Trick or Treat" giveaways!

It will be a bewitching good time.

Chocolate Heaven

2011-10-18T07:11:00.000-07:00

Appearing today....the FAMOUS Mill Creek Chocolate Hazelnut Pie!

And Turtle Cheesecake.

And Caramel Apple Pie.

You're welcome. :-)

Once Upon An Autumn Evening

2011-10-13T08:55:00.000-07:00

Grab a date and join us at the 2011 "Once Upon an Autumn Evening". This is a very special "fine dining" experience, without driving far from home!

Saturday, October 15

5pm-8pm

$9.99

Salad, Main Dish, Vegetable, Potato, Bread

Featuring:

Berry Pine Nut Salad

Fresh Green Beans in Sweet Bacon Sauce

Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Molasses Glaze

Parmesan Stuffed Chicken in Melted Strawberries

Bourbon Salmon

Spaghetti with Garlic Toast

Scalloped Potatoes

Many delicious desserts available!!

A Knights' Night!

2011-10-03T07:50:00.000-07:00

Join us in celebrating North Cedar's success

at a delicious tailgate supper!

Thursday, October 6

5pm to 7:30pm

Serving:

Tenderloins

Bacon Cheddar Burgers

Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwiches

Cheesy Potatoes & Apples with Mill Creek Brickle Dip!

Wear your North Cedar gear and get a free drink!

Drawings all night!

All tips benefit Kayla Smith's cheerleading trip.

Apple Jack Turkey Panini

2011-09-29T09:26:00.000-07:00

A Mill Creek favorite! The Apple Jack Turkey Panini is on the menu for Friday!

Clear your schedule and be sure you get here! Enjoy it with a delicious cup of our Autumn Vegetable soup.

Soup is Back!

2011-09-26T18:47:00.000-07:00

The weather is chilly.....but the soup's not! Stop in for a warm bowl of soup...now served daily.

Make Mill Creek Your Breakfast Favorite!!

2011-08-30T07:39:00.000-07:00

Have you heard?!

Mill Creek Cafe is now open every FRIDAY from 6am to 2pm!

Come on in for a fresh brewed cup of coffee and the DELICIOUS Mill Creek breakfast menu!

Closed Friday

2011-08-16T07:06:00.000-07:00

We wanted to let our wonderful customers know we will be closed all day Friday, Aug. 19, but will be open for our full week next week, including BREAKFAST ON FRIDAY, AUG. 26 BEGINNING AT 6AM!!!!!! See you bright and early!

Flowers by Miss Effie

2011-06-29T12:10:00.000-07:00

Summer is wonderful for SO many reasons. Our favorite flower farmer, Miss Effie, is supplying the cafe with fresh flowers ALL SUMMER! Stop in to check out their beautifulness. :-)

After you stop in to see us, head down to Donahue and visit Miss Effie too!

You can have beautiful bouquets all over your house too!

Miss Effie's Country Flowers and Garden Stuff

27387 130th Avenue

Donahue, IA

563-282-4338

www.misseffiesflowers.com

Check her out on Facebook too!!

Six Months to Thanksgiving Celebration

2011-05-25T09:15:00.000-07:00

SIX MONTHS TO THANKSGIVING!!

Thursday, May 26

5pm to 7pm

$10.99 Turkey with ALL the Fixin's Meal

You know you're craving pumpkin pie!

Gobble Gobble

Tex Mex Salad!

2011-05-23T20:06:00.001-07:00

The very yummy Tex Mex Salad is on the menu this week!

Herb Baked Fish

2011-05-10T06:01:00.000-07:00

Herb Baked Fish Special today! Served with delicious garlic herb roasted potatoes, vegetable and bread. Stop in today for a mouthwatering lunch!

Mill Creek....A Glance Ahead

2011-04-05T05:57:00.000-07:00

We have lots of dates to share with you....better run to get your calendar!

Wednesday, April 6 Mill Creek will be closed to attend the funeral of our young friend, Jayce Droll.

Friday, April 8 we will be open for lunch AND supper (5pm-7:30pm)

Friday, April 22 we will be closed for Good Friday.

Sunday, May 8 we will be open for Mother's Day, 11am-2pm

thanks!

St. Patrick's Day at Mill Creek

2011-02-24T05:55:00.000-08:00

St. Patrick's Day at Mill Creek Cafe!

Thursday, March 17

Open 11am-2pm and 4:30pm-7pm

Supper Reservations appreciated but not required

$12.99 all inclusive meal at supper

~Drink, Salad, Entree, Dessert~

Choice of Entree

BBQ Beef Ribs

Chicken Bruschetta

Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage

Join us for lots of green fun!

Call today for a reservation....563.452.1010 or email millcreekclarence@gmail.com

DELIVERY NOW AVAILABLE

2011-02-22T06:40:00.000-08:00

Mill Creek Cafe is now offering delivery!! To have your delicious lunch delivered please call before 11am to place your order. (Meals will be delivered between 11am and 11:30am approximately.) Please add $1 for this service. Delivery is available only within the city limits of Clarence. Thanks!! We'll see you soon!

Tenderloin Thursday

2011-02-17T07:32:00.000-08:00

It's Thursday....and we all know what that means. TENDERLOIN THURSDAY at Mill Creek Cafe! Come by and grab a handpounded, handbreaded bit of tenderloin wonderfulness.

Elegant Valentine Dinner

2011-02-04T10:45:00.000-08:00

You won't want to miss this VERY special evening at Mill Creek Cafe.

The delicious menu includes a choice of three entrees....

Pecan Crusted Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breast in Mushroom & Spinach Sauce

Roasted Pork with Blackberry Sauce

Herbed Cheese Stuffed Salmon

Make your reservations today! Spots filling up fast!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US!

2011-01-28T11:03:00.000-08:00

Mill Creek Cafe has now been open for ALMOST a year! Our one year anniversary will be Friday, February 4! To celebrate we will be having specials all week and sharing the love with all our wonderful customers. Be sure to stop in, enter the raffle drawings and join in the fun!

THE SPECIALS

Tuesday, February 1

Free dessert coupon with EVERY meal purchase. (redeemable at a later date)

Wednesday, February 2: Ground Hogs' Day!

If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow you will receive a free drink with meal

If Punxsutawney Phil DOESN'T see his shadow ALL meals are $2.99!

Thursday, February 3

All desserts will be priced the same as the temperature outside!

Friday, February 4: ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!!

Open 11am-2pm and 4pm-7:30pm

Buy one, get one half off all meals

Mark Your Calendars!

2011-01-10T07:06:00.000-08:00

Special Events Coming SOON to Mill Creek Cafe:

Sunday, January 23

Open 11am-2pm

Stop in for a wonderful "after church" lunch!!

Friday, February 4

Open ALL day!

OUR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!!

Don't miss our very special celebration.

Mill Creek Gift Certificates

2010-12-14T19:16:00.000-08:00

Remember your loved ones with the PERFECT gift.....a Mill Creek gift certificate! Stop in for one today.

Holiday Bazaar and Lunch!!

2010-11-29T18:58:00.000-08:00

Sunday, December 5

Open for lunch 11am-2pm

Holiday Bazaar after lunch, 2:30pm-4:30pm

Catch up on your holiday shopping with these great vendors!:

Thirty-One Gifts

Scentsy Wickless Candles

Pampered Chef

Lia Sofia Fashion Jewelry

Clarence Friends of the Library will have all "Power of the Purses" bags on display for silent auction and have "Best of Country Cookies" cookie cookbooks for sale as well!

Mill Creek Cafe will also be hosting it's first annual "Cookie Walk" sale. Take home a box of assorted delicious, freshly baked Mill Creek cookies!!

Mill Creek Cafe will have snacks & beverages available to purchase during the bazaar.

Pie to Go

2010-11-07T19:31:00.000-08:00

Do you have a FAVORITE Mill Creek pie?

Did you know you can order a WHOLE pie to take home and enjoy? Give us a call for details!

ELECTION DAY SUPPER

2010-11-02T06:05:00.000-07:00

Celebrate your right to vote at Mill Creek Cafe today. We'll be open our normal 11am-2pm as well as a special 4pm-7pm to catch all those late voters. Stop in today to warm up your belly!

Frightful Friday

2010-10-28T07:42:00.000-07:00

We're brewing up some great food for Halloween!! Stop by Mill Creek Cafe on

FRIGHTFUL FRIDAY, October 29.

We'll treat you to a FREE dessert if you come in for lunch IN COSTUME.

Stop by.....if you dare!

Once Upon An Autumn Evening

2010-10-07T19:26:00.000-07:00

Now accepting reservations!

"Once Upon An Autumn Evening"

an elegant dining experience

Saturday, October 23

Seating at 4pm, 5:30pm and 7pm

$30 per couple with special pricing for children

Appetizers

Salad

Main Course

Dessert & Beverages

Call or email today!

563-452-1010

millcreekclarence@gmail.com

Dressed Up For Fall

2010-10-04T11:25:00.000-07:00

We're all dressed up for fall! Happy Autumn!

We are now accepting reservations for our very special dinner on October 23!!

"Once Upon an Autumn Evening" will have three available seating times....4pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm. Dine in an elegant atmosphere, all inclusive meal at $30 per couple.

Special pricing for children.

Get your space reserved now before they're all gone!!

More details to follow.

Chocolate Hazelnut Pie

2010-09-22T20:16:00.000-07:00

New at Mill Creek!! The Chocolate Hazelnut Pie. YUM!

Stop in Soon For the Half and Half

2010-09-16T06:11:00.000-07:00

Have you been in for a half and half lately? Stop in soon to enjoy a delicious half sandwich/half salad combo......before the salads are gone for the summer.

SOUP will be reappearing soon!

Mill Creek To Be Closed Wednesday, Sept. 15

2010-09-13T20:15:00.001-07:00

Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Ross Butterbrodt. We would like to let our customers know that Ross' funeral will be Wednesday, September 15 and to allow everyone an opportunity to attend, we will be closed that day.

We will reopen on Thursday, September 16. Thank you.

Open For Breakfast & Lunch, Aug. 7

2010-07-28T07:48:00.000-07:00

Get ready, get set....we're going to be open for BREAKFAST AND LUNCH on Saturday, August 7th!! Do you remember the last time.....oh the delicious goodies. Join us for a bite!

OPEN

Saturday, August 7th

8am to 3pm

Breakfast and Lunch 8am-1pm

Desserts 1pm-3pm

Apple Jack Turkey Panini

2010-07-26T19:31:00.000-07:00

It's BACK! The Apple Jack Turkey Panini will be appearing on Friday at Mill Creek! Yum!

Butterbrodt Day at Mill Creek!!

2010-07-22T06:23:00.000-07:00

UPDATE:

THANK YOU to all our GENEROUS customers for making Butterbrodt Day a big success!!! Thanks to you we are able to donate over $475 to the Butterbrodt Family!! :-)

Butterbrodt Day at Mill Creek!!
Thursday, July 22
Open 11am-2pm &
4:30pm-7pm

ALL proceeds from EVERY dessert sold and EVERY tip will be donated
to the Ross Butterbrodt Family!

We’ll be serving YOUR MOST FAVORITE sandwiches and

very special ice cream treats for supper!

Stop in to show your support for
the Butterbrodts!!

We'll Spoil You with Carryout!

2010-07-13T20:42:00.000-07:00

When was the last time you saw fast food look this good?

Give us a call and we'll have your lunch ready for pick up in minutes!

Favorites

2010-06-13T18:47:00.001-07:00

Mill Creek Cafe has been going strong for several months now...with lots of different things on the menu each week. We're curious....which things are your FAVORITES? We want to be sure we have our customers' top choices on the menu frequently....so let us know when you have a chance!

Which salads make you jump for joy?

Which sandwiches keep you coming back?

Or is it the good old fashioned comfort food?

Hamballs, hot roast beef....

which ones make you hop in your car and spin on down to Mill Creek?

Drop us an email, leave a comment, tell us in person, send smoke signals, whatever....

we're eager to hear from you! :-)

Did You Know?

2010-05-25T05:42:00.001-07:00

Cookie platters, muffin assortments, homemade pies.....Mill Creek Cafe has you covered for all your special event catering needs. One of our cookie platters would be perfect for your next business meeting! Or be the star of your family reunion when you show up with one of Jamie's FAMOUS Mill Creek pies! Call today to place an order. Kindly order ahead, as ALL our creations are homemade, baked from scratch.

Fresh Produce at Mill Creek!

2010-05-12T19:16:00.000-07:00

Stop in and enjoy a tasty fresh rhubarb dessert soon!

Cordon Bleu Sandwich & Chef Salad

2010-05-10T12:25:00.000-07:00

The half and halfs are just irresistable! Take a look at this scrumptious pairing!

The Cordon Bleu Sandwich and Chef Salad! Top it off with a handful of delicious kettle chips and fresh melon....terrific meal!

Mill Creek Helper

2010-05-08T19:04:00.000-07:00

Meet the newest Mill Creek team member. ;-) If you're driving by give a quick look at the sandwich board...there's sure to be something you will enjoy!

1/2 Sandwich + 1/2 Salad= YUM!

2010-05-05T18:30:00.000-07:00

Our half and half lunch specials are quickly becoming some of our MOST popular selections!! The Chicken BLT Wrap and Strawberry Spinach Salad

with Hickory Smoked Chicken make a perfect pair!

Tex Mex Salad

2010-04-28T20:00:00.000-07:00

The Tex Mex Salad is the latest yummy addition to our salad lineup!

Layered in a mason jar, this salad is just beautiful.....and DELICIOUS!

Paired with the Crispy BBQ Chicken Wrap = SCRUMPTIOUS LUNCH!!!

Celebrate May Day with Mill Creek!

2010-04-27T19:32:00.000-07:00

Celebrate May Day with us!

Mill Creek Cafe will be open Saturday, May 1, 8am to 1pm!!

We'll be serving a delicious selection at breakfast

(including the AMAZING strawberry streusel muffins pictured above!!!)

and some of our most popular sandwiches at lunch!

Lilacs Are Blooming at Mill Creek

2010-04-21T10:10:00.000-07:00

Free Smells Today at Mill Creek Cafe

The Perfect Meal

2010-04-20T08:14:00.000-07:00

The Mill Creek Chef Salad is SOOOO good for you....so good in fact you can follow it with.....

the Apple Cherry Tart! Fruit for dessert is always best! :-)

Blueberry Pie Dreams

2010-04-13T16:26:00.000-07:00

We know you've wanted it!

Our famous blueberry pie is on the menu for Wednesday, April 14. :-)

Apple Jack Turkey Panini

2010-03-31T18:09:00.000-07:00

The Apple Jack Turkey Panini is quickly becoming one of our most popular sandwiches! Hearty bread topped with apple butter, turkey, grilled vegetables, bacon, cheddar, swiss and honey mustard, then grilled to perfection. Sandwiches don't get much more delicious than this. With a side of apples and the delicious Mill Creek brickle dip and crispy kettle chips this is a perfect Spring lunch! Stop in soon to try one!

Grand Opening Thank You...and the WINNERS!!

2010-03-30T09:59:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all the wonderful customers who attended our grand opening celebration

March 19!! We drew for some super yummy door prizes and the winners are.......

Fresh baked whole pie

Karen Dennis

Brian Bergmann

Free piece of pie

Kathy Perry

Colette Parry

Vern Schroeder

Rylie Meier

$10 Mill Creek Gift Certificate

Justin Stonerook

Dave Frahm

Bricen Krafock

Dan Levsen

Free Meal @ Mill Creek Cafe

Dale Ford

Shirley Geadelmann

Dale Burmeister

Renae Edler

Berry Chicken Salad

2010-03-24T11:22:00.000-07:00

Spring has sprung, flowers are blooming and so are the salads at Mill Creek Cafe!

The Berry Chicken Salad joined the menu lineup today.

Grand Opening!! Friday, March 19

2010-03-15T18:38:00.000-07:00

We are celebrating over a month in business!!

Our Grand Opening Celebration has been set for this Friday, March 19!!

We will be open from 11am to 7pm.

Please join us in celebrating the Mill Creek Cafe!

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The famous handpounded, handbreaded TENDERLOINS are on the menu as well as some other terrific options. We even have Pigs in a Blanket on the menu for the little tikes.

Drawings will be held all day, so be sure to get your name in while at the cafe!

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Are you a Facebook Fan of Mill Creek Cafe OR a Follower on our blog?

You deserve a treat for that!! Email us at millcreekclarence@gmail.com and tell us your FAVORITE thing about the cafe. It can be a menu item, dessert, decor item, the exterior....ANYTHING!!

We will send you a coupon for a FREE DESSERT with your purchased

meal on Grand Opening Day!! We all love dessert!!

North Cedar Post Prom Cake Auction

2010-03-11T05:03:00.001-08:00

The North Cedar Post Prom Committee will be hosting their annual cake auction prior to the 7-12 vocal concerts at 6:30pm tonight (Thursday, March 11). Come out to the Debbie Harms Theatre at the North Cedar Middle School (Clarence, IA) to get in on the bidding fun!!

Mill Creek Cafe is donating this Spring Cupcake Bouquet to the auction.

Delicious white cake cupcakes, topped with buttercream frosting and crystal sugar! YUM!!

All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the North Cedar Post Prom Party.

Red Hat Society at Mill Creek

2010-03-04T11:36:00.000-08:00

Mill Creek Cafe was very pleased to host the Red Hat Society ladies from Mechanicsville today!!

This group of gals has been getting together for the past six years and has over twenty members!

Stop again soon ladies! :-)

Would your club or group like to hold a get together/special meal at the Mill Creek Cafe?
Just give us a call and we'll make accomodations for you.

Mill Creek Cafe in Cedar Rapids Gazette Today!!!

2010-03-02T05:46:00.000-08:00

Check us out in the Cedar Rapids Gazette today !

Thanks SO MUCH to writer Angie Holmes and photographer Cliff Jette!!

Click here to see the article!

Hand Breaded Chicken Strips

2010-02-28T19:28:00.000-08:00

Hand breaded chicken strips are back on the menu this week! No pre-fab here at Mill Creek Cafe!

Our First Feature!

2010-02-24T18:42:00.000-08:00

We've been featured! Check out our piece on the Iowa Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers Association blog!

Lots of great info on some super Iowa travel opportunities here!

We've Been Panini'd

2010-02-22T15:12:00.000-08:00

We'll try anything once....and this was definitely a great try! Our panini maker will definitely be seeing more action in the near future. The Turkey Vegetable Panini was a hit! Thick honey wheat bread loaded with roast turkey, lettuce, provolone and tomato and slathered with pesto mayo..YUM!

Homemade Noodles

2010-02-21T09:01:00.000-08:00

Were you wondering? We thought you were! Yes, the noodles for the beef & noodles last week

WERE homemade! :-)

Pineapple Upside Downs

2010-02-18T10:36:00.000-08:00

Winter blues have you feeling topsy turvy? Get upside down at Mill Creek Cafe....

pineapple upside down that is!!

Valentine Dinner

2010-02-15T12:21:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day (a day late) from the Mill Creek Gals.

Thank you to all who attended our very first Mill Creek "event". The Valentine Dinner was very well attended and we received some wonderful compliments on the food and service (thanks kids!). If you missed it, please keep an eye out for our next events in the coming months. To make your mouth water a bit we'll share the menu from last night.

Selection of appetizers

Virgin Bloody Mary's, Strawberry Daquiris and Pina Coladas

Fresh spinach salad with mandarin oranges, fresh strawberries, slivered almonds and feta, drizzled in our homemade raspberry vinaigrette.

The main course featured a choice of Grilled Bruschetta Chicken or Maple Glazed Stuffed Pork Roast, accompanied by Twice Baked Potatoes and Bacon Wrapped Green Beans in a Sweet Garlic Sauce.

Roll and butter

Desserts included a delicious Rocky Road Tart

Cherry Cheesecake and Boston Cream Pie.

Hope to see you soon!!

Blueberry Pie...Stop in For a Slice Today!

2010-02-12T10:41:00.000-08:00

Blueberry Pie ala Mill Creek Cafe :-)

Ice Cream Treats in the Afternoon

2010-02-11T20:12:00.000-08:00

Wednesday we celebrated our first "ice cream treats afternoon". We stayed open until 4:30pm and were able to enjoy the company of some folks who wouldn't otherwise be able to visit us. Brownie sundaes and rootbeer floats were a great way to end the day!

Oh the Pie

2010-02-10T17:03:00.001-08:00

Jamie has been busy this week baking, baking and baking some more. Apple pie is one of her

specialties and has proven to be VERY popular with the Mill Creek customers!! Stop in soon to try one of her delectable creations.

Mill Creek Cafe Valentine Dinner

2010-02-07T23:05:00.000-08:00

Special events will be a frequent highlight at the Mill Creek Cafe! Our very first will be "The Mill Creek Cafe Valentine Dinner." Couples can enjoy a scrumptious, all inclusive meal for $25. Included will be appetizers, salad, entree, desserts and mocktails! The cafe will be romantically lit and beautifully adorned for this very special evening.

Make your reservations today!

Mill Creek Cafe Valentine Dinner

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Serving Begins at 5pm

$25 per couple

Please call for reservations (563)452-1010

Tenderloins Tenderloins, Get Your Hot Fresh Tenderloins

2010-02-05T23:00:00.000-08:00

The second day of business was even better than the first...who could have imagined?? These little guys sold out fast. As we sample items for our menu we will be sure the tenderloin is a frequent visitor!

Our Doors Are OPEN!!!

2010-02-04T22:41:00.000-08:00

The Mill Creek Cafe opened for business today, Thursday, February 4, 2010. The building has come a long way from where we started last spring, but a lot of hard work by so many has paid off. We look forward to the days ahead...and lots of yummy food!!