We happened to be in the area and came across 319 Bistro. It was like stepping back in time and eating at grandmas house. The burgundy French onion soup was incredible, as was my smoked turkey sandwich on a croissant. My wife had the shrimp poboy on a croissant and it was so good, she didn't share! Prices were very reasonable as well. The staff was very friendly, and we visited for quite a while after we had finished eating. So much art items to look at as well. We will be back read more

This place was recommended by a local, and it is a hidden gem downtown. Had a fabulous sandwich (Nutty Chicken) on a croissant with a side of homeade pasta salad. Added lemonade that was beautiful with a tiny umbrella and large ice cube with fruit inside. Very charming and home-like feel to the place. The server was also very attentive. Will 100% be going back. read more

319 Gallery & Bistro - Exterior of the Bistro - Cafes Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

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Incredible food and atmosphere connected with a six room gallery. I was thoroughly enjoy going there

~ How lucky we were to dine at The 319 Bistro! The ambiance and the decor was eclectic & charming. Our salads were fresh, and the toppings were generous. Everyone at our table loved their salads! We had the Caesar Shrimp Salad, the Strawberry Chicken Salad, and the Beet Salad. Every single plate the waitress bought out of the kitchen looked amazing. A return trip is a must! Reservations are recommended, as it is a small restaurant. We highly recommend to anyone looking for great food, great staff, local art and a unique dining experience. read more

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A very lovely cafe with a great menu. The owner and wait staff are super friendly and make it feel like you are truly special! The cafe doubles as a gallery and gift shop and there's also an adjacent full gallery. Delicious home made ice cream and dessert. Great for a special occasion or just a leisurely lunch! Highly recommend! read more

This is a unique little place on Fourth St. in downtown Wausau next to Intermission Bar. It contains a gallery of local art as well as the Talent Shop with crafts and other delights. But it's the restaurant that leads the show here. Might be the best lunch in town. Soups -- including the best tomato basil I've ever had-- and creative sandwiches. I had the tuna melt on honey oat bread with Swiss cheese. My wife had the Italian beef on ciabatta. Both were served with delightful accoutrements -- a small dish of apple sauce and apple slice, and a stick with pickle and olives, horseradish sauce, grapes and melon. A variety of ice teas as well as beer and wines to drink. Great ice cream which we'll try next time. Very reasonable. Open 11-3 weekdays. I'd recommend calling ahead for a table. We'll be back every month. read more

I live in Wausau and frequent the 319 Bistro whenever I can. The food is wonderful, the atmosphere is cozy and homey and the staff great! The only downside is that it's only open M-F from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., so if one works away from Downtown Wausau, the times are not conducive. I wish it would be open on Saturday and I think I'd be there very often if that were the case! Hint hint! read more

Beautiful summery salad and sparkling lemonade was picture perfect today. Always crafted with care. They make ice creams and yummy soups and special drinks. There's always something new to try. read more

319 Gallery & Bistro - Strawberry Chicken salad with my choice of berry dressing and a sparkling lemonade. Summer by the mouth full! - Cafes Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

Let me say that I cannot review the food because we never made it that far. First- this didn't really feel like a cafe. The layout is labrynthian and conusing. It seems like an office building and I'm unsure how it's even got a properly permitted kitchen. The decor is plentiful and overwhelming. Upon being seated we were immediately served small dishes of crackers which was a little strange because we aren't small children. The menu seemed decent and the prices we're quite reasonable. Before the server could take our drink orders the cafes smoke alarms started going off and was absolutely deafening. None of the employees seemed bothered and another guest in our party asked if we should vacate and the server replied that "this happens all of the time." Should it, though? So while the alarm is blaring, the server continues to try to take our drink orders - yelling loudly over the noise. It felt odd to shout our orders out, but we did it nonetheless. The server brought our drinks while the alarm kept going off and then again tried to take our food orders. She yelled over the alarm at our teenage daughters to ask for their order. Of course the kids were a little taken back by the alarm and were not comfortable screaming their orders over the ungodly noise. The server got irritated and yelled "so none of you are ready to order?!" She then moved over to my husband and I and tried to take our orders. I yelled back at her that I couldn't even hear myself think and she snipped " I *SAID* it happens and she walked away. We left $10 on the table to cover the $3 tea and couple of waters we had. We would never, ever return. Horrible customer service, rude server, unwelcoming atmosphere and tacky decor. We walked around the corner and found Lemongrass. Much more our style. read more

Had a absolutely delicious lunch in a quiet cute gallery. The chicken salad croissant was to absolutely die for and my husband enjoyed his shrimp po boy on a ciabatta bun. When you sit down you are each given a little dish of cute crackers which was great since we were very hungry. I had a sparkling lemonade....delicious and looks so cute. For dessert we had their dark chocolate black cherry cake. It was so moist and delicious. So glad we found this place. Hope to come back again. read more

Food was fun and flavorful. Atmosphere was eclectic and colorful. Mismatched chaos, place settings and serving pieces add to the fun. The beet salad was delish! read more

I believe this is one of Wausau best kept secrets. The food is amazing, I have done a lot of traveling in my day and the tomato basil soup here is the best I have ever had. Cute, fun and delicious with a very friendly staff. Loved it! read more

This was fun. One staff person had a Ruth Bader Ginsburg T-shirt on so we knew this would be great. After quickly peeking in several rooms loaded with art works, we found the bistro. They had old painted tables, darling decor on each, paintings covering ever space imaginable and delight everywhere. Alice, our wait-person, got our choices of sandwiches. I had roast beef on a roll. Margene has a blt. We were happy. Then we had homemade ice cream for dessert. Yum. All was tasty. All was fun. read more

We love this place! The food is homemade, the soups to die for, and the staff is as warm and friendly as you will find anywhere. Try the tomato basil soup and the chicken and grape sandwich or, well, anything on the menu or the board. It is all superb. And while there, enjoy the art and the jewelry--it is also marvelous. read more

Great cafe in downtown Wausau. Very cozy space with sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts. The food is phenomenal and the owners friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend it! read more

319 Gallery & Bistro - a chef in a restaurant - Cafes Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

Downtown Wausau's little secret. The word should be spread about the 319 Bistro (and Gallery) because, well, for many reasons. The food is picturesque in its presentation and out of this world in taste. Shirley's homemade ice creams are to die for. The eclectic look of the Bistro itself is wonderful and inviting. The staff is very friendly and outgoing. Seriously, if you haven't experienced a delicious lunch at the Bistro, you are missing out. Located near the 400 Block, it is a must visit. They are open from 11-3 Tuesday thru Saturday. read more