First time here on my way to Madison. My cappuccino is very good but the milk is warm and not hot…read moreat all. That was very disappointing. Minus 1 star for the barista.

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.

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)

Located inside the boutique hotel - Charmant - is the bar and restaurant. The kitchen is open and…read morethere is kitchen side seating if you wanted to watch them prepare dishes... but it can be a bit loud. The server - Landon - was very professional and detail oriented when discussing specials and items on the menu. Had the scallops and they were delicious. The lamb dish was also very flavorful. Ended the meal with a well made espresso martini. The dessert options did not really appeal to us, so we did not partake. The restaurant is modern with a slice of steampunk with pulleys they suspend the lighting.

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.

Went here with a large group (11) during our winter weekend adventure in LaCrosse. Our hike ended…read moreearly so we popped in here around 10:30 on a Sunday morning and were surprised we could get a table right away (was crowded but there were a couple of tables for large groups). Cate G was an excellent server and totally not ruffled by our large group. It was no problem when we asked for separate checks - she just asked that we not play musical chairs! We were chilled from our hike so the tumeric antioxidant tea with honey (extra charge) and lemon hit the spot. We had only planned on staying for a warm beverage before heading out to lunch elsewhere but the food menu enticed us so we decided to stay. The menu offered food I love as a vegetarian! I had the Ancient Buddha Bowl with farro (quinoa is an alternative). Tumeric toasted cauliflower, roasted sweet potatoes, beets, sumac roasted chickpeas, crisped kale/brussel sprouts mix with a lemon tahini dressing. So much goodness in a bowl!! There were so many other choices but if I were to eat here again, I would try the housemade vegan burger or one of their salads. It was a bit noisy with so many people but not so that our group was not able to enjoy conversation. Family friendly with a kids corner stocked with toys.

Everything was "ok." Service was really good but music was an odd choice for 8:00 am. The coffee…read morewas ok - had better, had much worse. Food was about the same - no complaints just nothing special.