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Trending Restaurants in Altoona, Iowa

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The Restaurants on the rise

Leading monthly increases · Altoona
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66.8
#1

Altoona Iowa

Abelardo's Mexican Fresh

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79.0
#2

Altoona Iowa

Culver’s

trending_up+12.2pts
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76.7
#3

Altoona Iowa

Charleys Cheesesteaks

trending_up+9.0pts
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#4

Breadeaux Pizza

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+8.6pts
78.0
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#5

Hy-Vee Chinese

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+8.5pts
47.9
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#6

Guadalajara | Mexican

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+7.2pts
76.2
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#7

Casey's

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+6.8pts
65.7
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#8

Hy-Vee Deli

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+6.5pts
58.8
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#9

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+6.0pts
70.5
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#10

Johnny's Italian Steakhouse

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+4.1pts
75.1
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#11

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+3.9pts
77.8
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#12

Casey's

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+3.9pts
66.0
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#13

Fireside Grille

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+3.9pts
65.7
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#14

Casey's

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+3.1pts
72.5
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#15

Tacos Meza

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+3.1pts
70.9
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#16

Sugar Shack Diner

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+2.8pts
77.2
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#17

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+2.7pts
57.0
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#18

AJ's Steakhouse

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+2.6pts
73.9
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#19

Subway

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+2.6pts
70.8
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#20

The Big Steer - Restaurant and Lounge

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+2.5pts
79.9
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#21

Brick & Ivy Rooftop

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+2.5pts
79.5
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#22

Arby's

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+2.3pts
75.4
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#23

B-Bop's

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+2.3pts
74.7
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#24

Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+2.3pts
62.8
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#25

Casa Agave Mexican Cuisine

place Altoona, Iowa

trending_up+2.1pts
72.9
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A little context

Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. This list reflects score growth; our restaurant rankings in Altoona offer another way to discover places by their current score. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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