Cousins Family Restaurant

Cousins Family Restaurant

Cousins Family Restaurant is a quintessential family-owned diner situated along North 2nd Street in Clinton, Iowa. Celebrated for its cozy, small-town atmosphere and exceptionally friendly staff, this local staple has earned a stellar reputation for generous portion sizes, all-day breakfast options, and a broad menu of comforting classic fare.


Essential Information

FeatureDetails
Address916 N 2nd St, Clinton, IA 52732, United States
Phone+1 563-242-2044
Online PresenceFacebook Page | Google Maps

Operating Hours

DayHours
Monday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday5:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Service, Accessibility, and Amenities

CategoryAvailable Features
Service OptionsDine-in, Takeout (Delivery not available)
AccessibilityWheelchair accessible entrance, seating, parking lot, and restroom
Atmosphere & AudienceCasual, cozy, quiet; family-friendly and good for groups
Parking OptionsFree parking lot and free street parking
Payment OptionsCredit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments

Why Visit? Key Highlights

  • All-Day Breakfast Options: Morning favorites—including fluffy pancakes, biscuits with gravy, loaded skillets, and omelets—are served continuously throughout operating hours.
  • Hearty Comfort Food: Known for classic comfort meals such as hot meatloaf, real mashed potatoes, open-faced hot sandwiches, and signature daily specials.
  • Warm, Family-Centric Hospitality: Reviewers repeatedly highlight the welcoming, attentive service provided by the owners and long-time waitstaff.
  • Fresh Cinnamon Rolls: Oversized, soft, and freshly baked cinnamon rolls are a standout breakfast and dessert hit among regulars.
  • Daily All-You-Can-Eat Specials: Evening options ranging from Tacos to Fish Fry and BBQ Ribs offer great value for diners.

Menu & Offerings

Daily All-You-Can-Eat Specials (11 AM to Close)

SpecialSpecial
Monday: Tacos (No Sides)Tuesday: Chicken George
Wednesday: Fried ShrimpThursday: Fried Chicken
Friday: Fish FrySaturday: BBQ Ribs

Breakfast Staples & Skillets

ItemItem
Country Health SkilletWestern Skillet
Chicken Fiesta SkilletMeat Lovers Skillet
Mexican SkilletSteak Skillet
Combination SkilletVeggie Skillet
Corned Beef SkilletChicken Skillet
Plain WafflesStrawberry Waffles
Pecan WafflesBlueberry Waffles
Apple WafflesPeach Waffles
Thick Cinnamon French ToastCajun French Toast w/ Butter
Breakfast BurritoCombo Breakfast Burrito
Egg & Cheese SandwichHam, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich
Sausage, Egg, & Cheese SandwichBacon, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich
Fresh Cinnamon RollBiscuits & Gravy

Omelets & Egg Dishes

ItemItem
Meat Lovers OmeletSpinach Omelet
Garden OmeletWestern Omelet
Denver OmeletGyros Omelet
Chicken Fajita OmeletPlain Omelet
Cheese OmeletBacon & Cheese Omelet
Ham & Cheese OmeletSausage & Cheese Omelet

Sandwiches, Burgers & Melts

ItemItem
Philly Steak SandwichPork Burger
Double CheeseburgerDouble Bacon Cheeseburger
Super Patty MeltSuper Beef Burger
Super Mushroom BurgerDouble Mushroom Burger w/ Swiss
Super Cousins Favorite BurgerBourbon Bacon Cheeseburger
Cowboy BurgerHomemade Pork Tenderloin
GyroJalapeno Bacon Cheeseburger
Steak SandwichPork Chop Sandwich
Hot Beef SandwichHot Meatloaf Sandwich
Hot Pork SandwichHot Turkey Sandwich
Hot Hamburger SandwichHot Tenderloin Sandwich
Turkey MeltPatty Melt
Tuna MeltBeef Melt

Dinners, Seafood & Pasta

ItemItem
Ribeye SteakNew York Strip
Grilled Chop SteakPork Chop Dinner
Fried Chicken DinnerCountry Fried Steak
Jumbo Shrimp BasketShrimp Basket
8 oz. SalmonDeep Fried Jumbo Shrimp
SpaghettiFettuccine Alfredo
Chicken AlfredoChicken Parmesan
Spaghetti with MeatballsChicken Broccoli Pasta

Mexican & Tex-Mex Specialties

ItemItem
Chicken FajitasSteak Fajitas
Shrimp FajitasCombination Fajitas
Chicken BurritoSteak Burrito
Shrimp BurritoBurrito Deluxe
Beef Burrito SupremeChicken Quesadilla
Steak QuesadillaShrimp Quesadilla
Beef EnchiladasFajita Steak Dinner

Appetizers, Desserts & Beverages

ItemItem
Combination PlateOnion Rings
Deep Fried CauliflowerBreaded Mushrooms
Potato SkinsCheese Balls
Cheese SticksChicken Strips
Chicken WingsTapioca Pudding
Red JelloIce Cream
Cream PieSpecialty Dessert
New York Turtle CheesecakeMilkshakes (Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla)
Fresh Brewed CoffeeHot Tea / Iced Tea
CappuccinoPepsi Products