The food is very fresh and tasty! I ordered take out but the service was really speedy and their…read morestaff is nice. it's the cutest little cafe, highly recommend eating here if you're in the area.

Good solid breakfast…read more Super friendly staff. Ambiance is okay - it felt dark when I walked in but my eyes adjusted. Fair prices. Free parking along the street outside. Cute area in downtown Buffalo.

Bicycle ride with a group of 12. We enjoyed lunch here. I had the chicken wild rice soup with a…read moreside of really tasty garlic bread. We also enjoyed the #4 breakfast with sausage. I topped my lunch off with an orange creamsicle beer that was really good.

I never thought I would write a 5 star review about a bowling alley - but there is a first for…read moreeverything. I have been here many times, trying many different menu items, and I am never disappointed! From the pizza to the meatloaf - you can tell a lot of the items on the menu are made from scratch. The servers/bartenders are incredibly friendly and prompt. There are many different seating options from booths to high-tops which makes it accessible for everyone. The inside is spacious and allows for large parties. Great place to meet up for a great meal (and maybe a little bowling)!

Cute American/Country style restaurant…read more They have maximized seating space, so if there is a wait you will be outside or in your vehicle. They take down your number and call you when your table is available. Our server was very friendly and on top of things. We ate there for brunch - Pro tip: come early to ensure you can get their made from scratch caramel or cinnamon rolls, they sell out! It was big enough for 3-4 people to share. Our food was good and the price was great considering they make from scratch. I would gladly eat there again!

My favorite place to be in town! While some nights it can be busy and loud, other nights are a…read morelittle more quiet and chill. I absolutely love the staff! They are so friendly! I got the Thursday special, the steak. THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! The steak was cooked perfectly to my liking!! For an extra fee, I got cheesy hash browns which I enjoyed just as much. Ordered 2 alcoholic drinks, which were amazing aswell. They offer some games for all ages. A very rustic, Ole timey style inside. My only quam with the place is the closing time is at 10:00 pm. They served breakfast only on the weekends aswell.

Best meal around. Great place, nice people. Been here a few times and it has not disappointed yet.read more

Met an old classmate in Becker the other day for lunch. We had a nice visit and with catching…read moreup, time slipped by. The Cafe closes at 2:00 so as I made comment that maybe we should go ,we were told to stay and talk by the owners. Service was as good as it could get, friendly, attented, and quick. One of the friendliest restaurants I have been at I a long time. I had the rueban with tots. I do not remember ever getting so much sauerkraut on that sandwich, ever! My friend had the cheeseburger and fries. He told me it was perfectly cooked and tasted as good as it looks. That's why I give it 5 stars.

First timer! We had family visiting from out of town and…read more decided to grab breakfast together. There was a wait with about five parties ahead of us, but I was honestly impressed with how quickly they moved through the list. We were seated in less than 10 minutes on a busy Saturday. I tried one of the featured breakfast sandwiches, the Breakfast Denver Sandwich. It was $13 and honestly delicious. For the price, though, a side of hashbrowns or fruit would have been appreciated. The biggest reason I'm leaving 3 stars....service. I genuinely felt bad for the wait staff. They were trying, but were so clearly understaffed, especially considering they advertise they recently renovated their space to add more tables. It took over 10 minutes for us to be greeted, or offered a drink. Once our order was in, our waiter tried to be attentive, but simply couldn't keep up. Would I give Merlin's another chance? Sure. We thought the food was great. But, I wouldn't go out of my way, or rush back.

Service fine. Ambiance like any other family restaurant- I thought a salad would be safe. Quite…read moreliterally the worst salad I've ever had. Croutons were stale the rest was mostly just lettuce.

Just had an amazing breakfast here. Simple ham and eggs with hash browns. The fried ham was…read moreflavorful, not dry. The hash browns, unlike most from restaurants, were crisp on top, and not mushy under the crisp top. The atmosphere is a quiet country cafe, with excellent service from the owners. If you are looking for good food and good service in a quiet atmosphere, this is the place.

Best breakfast we have had in a long time. The biscuits and gravy were fantastic. Scraped our…read moreplates clean. If you are ever near Pease, MN you need to stop here. Our server was so engaging and welcoming. So many lovely people that are regulars.

Love the servers here! They are always very nice and a little sassy! The food is always good. I…read moreusually get the Paul Bunyan breakfast sandwich. Their omelettes are always good too! Sour dough toast is the best! It gets busy on the weekends. Great breakfast and lunch spot in downtown Elk River!

You might have to wait on a Saturday or Sunday morning maybe 20 minutes or less, due to the…read morepopularity of the restaurant --and the fact that it's the only breakfast restaurant in downtown Elk River. When you do get sat, the service is fast-- your coffee is always filled and hot! The food comes out fairly quickly and is always hot and delicious. It actually can get pretty loud in there. It is a very old building with an open floor plan, so when a lot of people get in there then start talking it can get to a medium roar, but nothing too loud. It's not like you have to shout at the person across the table so they can hear you. The prices are reasonable and comparable to the prices around the area, and bonus **if you have purchased an Elk River Football card, (and you have the card with you) you can get five dollars off your meal!

To say I liked The High Hat is a bit of an understatement. Honestly just thinking about it now I'm…read moresad I don't live in MN and can't go back soon, it's really just that good. First of all we found this place on Yelp and landed on it because of the high reviews and how close it was to our airbnb. I was a bit worried about a wait as it looked popular but with two people we were able to get in pretty quick (less than 5 min wait) on a Sunday morning. It was packed though, so there might be a wait. Space is at a premium in this building and despite being a bit crammed in it was still a great experience overall. Honestly everything was wonderful. The server: A+, ambiance: great, food: holy hell it was delicious. I had some sort of benedict that came on cornbread and was paired with some incredible hashbrowns. Chef's kiss. I also ordered a specialty mocha for fun and it also did not disappoint. This place is a slam dunk for breakfast. If you live in the twin cities and you haven't eaten here yet what are you doing!?

This place is an absolute GEM in the breakfast world. It is the ONLY place in the twin cities, that…read moreI have found, where I can get a great coffee as well as a great breakfast. Every. Single. Time. That doesn't even cover how wonderful the staff there is! Just really great people who are keeping it real. No parties larger than 6, this is a hard rule and needs to be respected. I have seen people argue with the owner. It's a small place and he values his staff so much that he will not opt for income over his staff's mental health or stress level. I admire that so much. All the more reason to take your close friend and enjoy a real down to earth local business!!!

Absolutely adorable spot! The decor is simple and rustic!…read moreService spot on! She took her time explaining and was patient when I had a bit of a hiccup with my poached eggs The meal was phenomenal..I'm a sucker for Minnesota Wild Rice soup..and this was fantastic. My daughter got Swedish Meatballs and wife got an egg sandwich. I order the Ruben Benedict..first set of poached eggs were over cooked but they corrected it quickly and was a phenomenal breakfast! Highly recommend visiting!

Having lunch with colleagues was fun here…read more I had the burger with fries. Very fresh, filling and flavorful. The tea complemented the meal well. We also shared a the popovers. They were large, fresh and very delicious.

So I came here to work on my laptop. The vibes are pretty midwestern, it's fine. Internet speeds…read moreare fast at 237.6 Mbps down and 47.7 Mbps up. I would rate this place higher if my $16 sandwich didn't taste like a $6 sandwich. Decently busy on a Saturday with the drive thru slowing down the wait times a bit. I gave the barista a nice tip (thank you to all baristas!) cause you could tell she had that look of, "I'm smiling cause I'm at work, but I'm dying inside because I have 6 customers that I need to help right now." Caribou up the road has better coffee. Dunn Brother in Elk River has better vibes. Ember in Big Lake is much better if that's within distance for you. Overall rating: Expensive for what you get, yet they have fast internet and are a local business.

Cute place, but the coffee here is SO AWFUL. I hate to say this, but it might be the worst coffee…read moreI've ever had...and that's saying a lot. I got a latte with lavender and it somehow simultaneously tasted too sweet but also incredibly acrid and bitter and fake? Like gas station coffee that had been left in the machine way too long. I couldn't even drink it.