Hard to find if you're not a local, and saying that, we aren't newbies to La Crosse. Unless you're…read morewalking along the river, good luck finding it as there's no signage for it on the "back" of the building where Google Maps will take you to. The restaurant was clean and chill the entire time we were there. We appreciated the tapas menu, as it displayed variety without being too big. We went with the chips, salsa & guac; chicken salad with pita chips, and bang bang nachos with carnitas meat. We enjoyed the dining room, food, and drinks: all were solid. The dings were for how hard this place was to find, and that our waiter Brady was like a human icicle in personality and didn't check in with us after the food was delivered. I'd come back, but my husband said he wouldn't.

Thai chicken pizza is one of the best entrées in the city! It's probably 12 or 14 inches in…read morediameter and is so delicious that it's hard to think of anything that comes close. A group of four of us met there today, and we were all in a great mood... And I'm still not sure what happened with our server, but her obvious displeasure with us took our whole experience down a notch. There was a waiter who was charming and helpful, but "Olivia" must've been having a bad day. The four of us felt really bad, trying to figure out what we must've done to perturb her. What could've been a really nice lunch became stressful. I hope that she's feeling better by now.

Kind of torn on this review…read more Grounded has a great patio and well-priced drinks. I just would say I haven't been super impressed by their drinks. I tend to prefer places that make some of their own syrups, etc. and from what I can tell, Grounded doesn't really do much from scratch, which is fine, just not my preference. Their drinks are usually good. I was kind of disappointed to see their even their seasonal specialty drink was not a homemade syrup. My biggest complaint is their cold brew is super weak/too watered down. Service is usually okay, cleanliness is usually okay as well. I do love their expanded hours, so we do stop here when others are closed.

Grounded has been part of our mother, daughter story since Leyna was just nine years old and brand…read morenew to living in La Crosse. Back then, it was our little ritual, cozy mornings with warm drinks and big feelings, just the two of us figuring out a new chapter one sip at a time. She'd order something with way too much whipped cream, and I'd pretend I wasn't tearing up over how grown-up she looked holding her cocoa. Now? We still go, only these days, she brings her friends, and I'm just along for the ride, and maybe to pay. It's gone from quiet catch-ups to full-blown coffee shop photo shoots with her crew. And honestly? The lighting in there gets it. The huge windows, the plants, the downtown charm, it's practically begging for cute, candid best friend pics and "caught laughing but obviously posed" moments. The vibe is warm, welcoming, a little artsy, and always buzzing in the best way. Whether we're talking about life, school, crushes, or just sitting in that comfortable silence that only comes with time, Grounded feels like home. A beautiful, caffeinated home with oat milk options and the occasional scone we swear we're splitting, but somehow I never get half. Grounded isn't just a coffee shop to us. It's a memory maker, a tradition keeper, a growing-up landmark in latte form.

The tapps were terrific and the service was outstanding ! Only complaint was the noise level made…read moreit difficult to communicate. But we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

4 sisters catered our wedding reception in La Crosse. Over a year ago we did a tasting with them…read moreand all the food was delicious. My wife and I are vegetarian and they did a great job in catering to our needs. We ended up ordering a vegetarian taco/nacho buffet and a charcuterie board with no meat. This is where the pleasantries will end. Fast forward to our wedding reception day. We walk into the venue and the first thing we notice are multiple platters of meat on our charcuterie board. Tough start to the night.......as we were wanting a meat free wedding. To us, eating vegetarian is a very important value and seeing the meat was pretty devastating. Next, the power temporary went out (due to a nasty storm) so we weren't able to use the nacho cheese machine (something we paid for). Lastly, the leftovers were thrown away when we were told that they'd be packaged up. Coming to present day. We just got off the phone with our caterer contact, Jessica Koenen. We would have been fine with an apology and a small refund on the food that wasn't used and the meat. Even with all that happened, Jessica was not willing to refund us for even a small portion of our bill and even insinuated that it was our fault for not confirming with her that we didn't want meat on the charcuterie board. She wasn't willing to take responsibility for THEIR mistake. We even have it in our wedding notes to ask about a meatless charcuterie board- which we did discuss with her at our tasting. She then had the audacity of saying that we should have noticed on the invoice that it said "Charcuterie board" instead of "Charcuterie board without meat". There was NO WAY that we would have known that!! All our other vendors sent us a partial refund for the services that weren't provided because of the power outage even though they had no control over the weather. That is how business is done. 4 sisters catering decided to blame us for the charcuterie board, nacho cheese, and leftover food. They decided to take no responsibility for the night. We would have been fine with a $100 refund for the nacho cheese. Even though the total cost that we already paid for and was wasted on the day over was substantially more. Lack of responsibility is not how quality businesses operate. I would avoid using 4 sisters and Jessica for your next event.

A Chromatic Feast: The Warm Embrace of Sagra in La Crosse…read more To dine at Sagra in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is to be reminded that genuine culinary warmth can be found far from the traditional epicenters of Italian gastronomy. Guided by an exceptionally attentive and gracious staff, the experience unfolds with a well-paced rhythm that immediately puts the diner at ease. It is an establishment that clearly understands the intersection of great service and great food. The meal begins with a study in subtle elevation: olives presented with a gentle, deliberate warming. It is a small but vital touch that awakens their natural oils and briny depth, setting a welcoming tone for the table. The meatballs follow suit, boasting a robust, comforting heft. They are deeply hearty and undeniably tasty, anchored by a rustic authenticity that demands a proper piece of bread to chase the remaining sauce. However, the quiet star of the evening was a sweet potato dish that essentially stole the stage. It was a vibrant, chromatic triumph--an absolute masterclass in both visual palette and culinary palate. The kitchen managed to coax an astonishing spectrum of colorful flavors from the root vegetable, elevating a humble ingredient into something genuinely amazing. "Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini The pasta course, often the crucible by which an Italian kitchen is judged, was a remarkably pleasant affair. While it may not have possessed the sheer, surprising theater of the sweet potatoes, it remained a fundamentally nice, deeply satisfying plate of food that grounded the meal in tradition. Ultimately, Sagra delivers an unequivocally great dining experience. It is a restaurant that balances hearty comfort with vibrant execution, proving that a well-crafted Italian menu in the heart of Wisconsin is a journey well worth taking. If this dispatch from the La Crosse culinary scene was useful to you, please leave a like or comment below so I can keep writing these reviews for your education, preparation, and enjoyment.

The best Italian food in the Lacrosse region!!! Homemade noodles & bread, fabulous spinach…read moreartichoke dip, and cocktails to die for! Worth every penny. Reservations recommended. I went for my birthday with my husband and it was perfect.

Such a fun space! Upstairs you'll find some tables and the bar and downstairs you have more private…read morerooms and all within a neat setting (an old bank). An ever changing wine list with some great gems on there.

This place is exceptionally cute! It is in a well refinished old bank. You can sit in the bank…read morevault, the main bar area, or one of many cubby holes to relax and enjoy your friends and beverages. They were playing good music and the place has a great vibe for sitting and catching up with friends. I had the hummus and pita. The red bell pepper hummus was delicious and the pita came warm and soft. It was delicious! I asked for a surprise red wine pairing (by the glass). The bartender (and owner) picked a pinot noir, and it was also delicious! I will definitely be back!

Great view of the rotary lights, yay for coat check…read more + Beef short rib ($42): very tender (7.8/10) + Beet salad w goat cheese, pecans, ($15 + $15 chicken thigh) w a fruity vinaigrette was refreshing. Pricy to add chicken but it was juicy and well worth (8/10) + Norwegian salmon ($38): best salmon I've ever had, cooked perfectly, not dry and nicely crusted. Served over lentils and capers (9.3/10) + Pumpkin risotto ($27): did not have any pumpkin flavor (5/10)

Everytime I am in town I'll e nd up eating here. It's one of my local friend's favorite se\pots to…read morego. I've tried so many of the different things here and they are all pretty decent. The vibes here though are really nice. It def seems like a boujie place and the prices aren't terribly high. There'a also a pretty decent looking crowd here usually.

Exceptional! fantastic food with excellent wine pairings. Gorgeous historic building... superb…read moreatmosphere for.... Catching up with old friends, business meetings, or a fancy date night! My family has been coming here for years! Le Château in La Crosse is owned by a lovely married couple from France. They catered my brother's wedding and this year I had a wonderful Valentine's Day date. Must try: the Escargot, Risotto, crème brûlée & fantastic white wine!!

Atmosphere is sweet and elegant. Husband made reservations for two. The host couldn't find our…read morereservation even though we could see our name written in the book. She had to go get another host to come point our name out. After finally being seated. Our waitress took our order right away. We were the only diners and came along 2 other tables. Le Cave was quite busy so it took a while for us to get our two drinks. We finally got our food after a little over an hour. My husband got the lamb wellington but they didn't have lamb and offered beef instead. The sauce was overly salted. So i couldn't try more than the tiny bite i took. I got The lobster risotto. It had mixed reviews but i thought i would try it and have my own judgement. It was also the waitresses favorite. I will say, the herbs in the risotto was over powering and the lobster which was supposed to be poached tasted grilled and was over cooked. Like many other reviews, i couldn't cut it with my butter knife. Perhaps a steak knife would've helped. But it still doesn't help the fact that it was over cooked. The side of butter was unnecessary as everything was too flavorful. And the edamames were just a tad bit too much. Escargot was over cooked. The herb butter was flavorless. We were very disappointed as this was what we were looking forward to the most. Fois gre was ok. $200 dinner and we were not impressed. But it was worth a try.

Cute little winery in town. We enjoyed many of the wines which were all very unique. We hit there…read moreonly 30 minutes before closing but they were still happy to pour us a tasting.

Cute little spot to enjoy a beer or wine. This place is unique because it's a Brewery & a Winery!…read moreSo you can do some beer & wine tasting in one place. The bartender was very welcoming and place is small but feels Homey. All the beer and wine is made there. I opted for the semi-sweet wine flight: white cranberry cabana (Pinot gris), leisure time lime, pinky sky morning (pink moscato), pomegranate paradise (white Zinfandel). My favorite were the white cranberry & the pink moscato...I took 2 bottles home, one for a friend and another for myself! There's really not much to do around La Crosse and Onalaska so if you're near the area and enjoy some beer and wine, bookmark this place! It's worth making a little pit stop.

Really loved the vibe of this place. We went her for breakfast, it felt like it would be pretty…read morehoppin' at night. Good naming with both breakfast and dinner themes. The service was good and all of that. The food was also fine. The waffle with berries and lemon looked amazing. The flavors were good, though I felt that the waffle itself needed to be a bit more substantial. Then we had a veggie burger which it's awesome that they do a custom burger pattie and not just one of those standard plant-bases fake meats. It was decent. I would have preferred fries instead of chips, but that wasn't an option. Oh, the latte was pretty good. You get a pretty huge cup for $5. Maybe next time I'll have to check out the evening vibe. Good stop before hitting the road.

Great place to come for brunch when visiting the La Crosse area. Delicious specialty coffee drinks…read moreand smoothies. There is also a drive through. I recommend the garden omelet. It is also a very family friendly place with a play area for little ones. The place is busy, so service takes a little while. Overall, a great brunch spot.

In town for work and the hotel gave me a list of places to visit. The front desk receptionist…read moresuggested Bodega brew pub and I'm so glad I came. It was a Tuesday night and the place wasn't too busy so I sat at the bar. Delaney was a delight, made some great recommendations. Not pictured was the Wisconsin ale which was really good & the tomato bisque with the baguettes was a home-run. I enjoyed the crisp of the bacon and the flavor of the burger. Had a nice crisp and the chipotle with the onion ring & bacon went extremely well together. I loved how the fries were warm and crunchy. It didn't lack flavor either. They have many beers on tap along with bottled beer. I loved seeing customers 'Spin the wheel' as they drank whatever the number the wheel landed on. This is a great spot to visit if you're in town for work or visiting. The locals have a nice place here.

Good beer and food stop rec from uber driver. Great server, let us sample beers and always checked…read morein on us + Classic Reuben but make it rachel (smoked turkey instead of corned beef) and side salad was perfection, cheesy, savory warm ($11.75 + $2.75 salad) + 12oz Cider, guava and passionfruit ($4.25): super yummy and fruity, easy to drink (8/10) + 12oz 608 fluffanutta local beer 12oz $5.75 was quite interesting, nutty and deep (7.8/10)