Denny&#x27;s

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!

If you're looking for a great spot for breakfast in the Elk River area, this is the place to go…read more I've been here several times in the past and the quality, service and consistency of the food is always above average. It's a cool old building right on the Main Street. I had the "Minnesota Platter" which was very good and the service was excellent, as usual. I will be back!

Seating area

Minnesota Platter

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Tipsy on Main Kitchen & Cocktails

4.3(18 reviews)

We went without reservations on Mother's Day and although extremely busy they worked us in. They…read moredid give us a warning that it could be a bit of a wait in receiving our order since the kitchen was busy, but suggested a couple items to start with that you wouldn't have to wait for. The food was very delicious all made from scratch! Such a cute place with a rustic cozy vibe. Great service, very friendly!

We loved Tipsy on Main so much that we went three days in a row! The place has such a great mix of…read morerustic charm and fresh, flavorful food. Every meal we had was excellent, and the service made it even better -- Shelly was our server, and she was absolutely wonderful. Friendly, attentive, and just one of those people who make you feel right at home. My breakfast was incredible -- perfectly cooked eggs, a warm biscuit, and the best cheesy potatoes ever. Crispy on the outside, creamy inside, and full of flavor. We were visiting my sister in the area, and this quickly became our favorite spot. If you're anywhere nearby, definitely stop in -- you'll be glad you did!

Tipsy on Main Kitchen & Cocktails - Head to Tipsy on Main Kitchen & Cocktails in Elk River. Our warm atmosphere, mouthwatering dishes, and creative cocktails wil...

Head to Tipsy on Main Kitchen & Cocktails in Elk River. Our warm atmosphere, mouthwatering dishes, and creative cocktails wil...

Tipsy on Main Kitchen & Cocktails - Here at Tipsy on Main Kitchen & Cocktails, we mix flavors, laughter, and good times. Let's make tonight unforgettable--come jo...

Here at Tipsy on Main Kitchen & Cocktails, we mix flavors, laughter, and good times. Let's make tonight unforgettable--come jo...

Tipsy on Main Kitchen & Cocktails - Locally loved, perfectly crafted--that's Tipsy on Main Kitchen & Cocktails. Come in and taste the heart of Elk River, Minnesota.

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Locally loved, perfectly crafted--that's Tipsy on Main Kitchen & Cocktails. Come in and taste the heart of Elk River, Minnesota.

Rockwoods

3.5(155 reviews)

0.1 mi

Great night for a patio date and light fare. Popular local spot. And for good reason. Sorry no…read morepictures but put your imagination station to use. Ambiance is nice! Amelia, our server, was terrific! Accommodating, friendly, and welcoming. Patio was busy but she got to us! Enjoying a 1/2 price bottle of wine and appetizers. Steak bites were perfect, asked for medium rare and they delivered: tender and so good. However, the fake onion rings on the steak bites could seriously get lost, keep the sautéed onions and peppers, bechamel sauce. Also, their fries (the other app) are dangerously good... fresh cut, tender crisp. Consistently good. Served with a spicy mayo, which is so-so. Wine selection was fine... for 1/2 price bottle, can't complain. Pinot Noir, light yet delicious. Not super loud on the patio but is by a highway, yet fairly sheltered from noise. Recommend for a midweek patio date night. They have a decent dining room and bar. Live music events, look 'em up and check 'em out, y'all!

One of the worst dining experiences I've had in a while…read more We had a reservation for 11:00 and were seated on time, but our food didn't come out until after 12:50, even though we ordered right away. The service and kitchen timing were unbelievably slow. Several tables around us were also clearly frustrated by the delays. I've honestly never waited almost two hours for food, especially for a pretty basic breakfast. When the food finally arrived, it wasn't worth the wait. Everything felt very basic and under seasoned, and half of us didn't even finish our meals. It really seemed like they were completely unprepared for brunch service. They were also already out of caramel rolls, which was disappointing. Overall, a really frustrating experience between the extreme wait time, poor execution, and lackluster food.

Stunning Ladies' Room

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Outside the restaurant.

Blue Egg Bakery

4.1(42 reviews)

We love going to the Blue Egg Bakery! Try the lady fingers! They are so good! It's in a cozy…read moredowntown!

Well all I can say is wow, well done and thank you for a sweet treat. Not from this area happened…read moreby and thankful I did. Delicious!!!!

Bismarck! Apple Fritters! Maple Frosted Cinnamon Roll! Yum!

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Enjoying my Apple fritter at River's Edge Commons.. beautiful day!

The Sunshine Depot

3.4(64 reviews)

They always pour good drink have good food waitresses are always nice plate and fast and they're…read morecheesy bread. Is my cheese tax for my bird.

It is a bar that serves food not a restaurant that serves drinks. On Monday we tried their takeout…read morebroasted chicken. It was good It was good but I thought it was pretty ordinary. Today I wanted to try the prime rib sandwich to see if it had more meat than Rockwoods. It did, much more, but I didn't expect the lettuce and tomato. I substituted coleslaw for fries for an extra $2. Their coleslaw is perfect! My wife had the special, a rice bowl. There seemed to be a lot of chicken and a lot of rice but not much in the way of vegetables. Personally I'd be ok with never going back, but hey, I'm getting very fussy.

Turkey with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Tuesday Special

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Oktoberfest

Pompeii Pizzeria

3.8(198 reviews)

I had heard from several people that I needed to check this place out and I'm glad I listened. The…read morepizzas are unique and the flavors blend beautifully together. I thought the service was very efficient and it's a cute local shop. I'm looking forward to going again.

I absolutely love this place. The pizza is amazing and the staff is nice however I unfortunately…read morehave to take away stars from my rating due to this being my fourth time in a row the restaurant does not add the toppings I paid for I'm not sure why this keeps happening. Maybe the staff needs to highlight the tickets whenever there's additions to the pizzas? Not sure. The last time I approached staff regarding rhe missing toppings they did make it right and gave me a free pizza. So I do appreciate the service, just need consistency. I was too tired to approach staff today about the exact same issue

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Edge Bar + Boutique

4.6(14 reviews)

1.4 mi

Parking is a bit of a zoo, but once you get parked, you'll get to order a fantastic cup of coffee =…read moreworth it! I had a salted maple latte, and it was 9.5/10, it was a little more sweet than coffee flavored, but the salted effect was great. My honey had an edge apple cider, which is a hot cider with cinnamon and whip cream (9/10). The atmosphere is nice, there is some nice seating areas, and a boutique. The boutique is overpriced, but fun to browse while you wait for your coffee. Service was fast, but not overly friendly.

We've been eyeing up this local gem since they opened and we finally made the stop! We decided to…read moretry both aspects of their sign out front: coffee + wine. Irish Latte with Coconut Milk: the whisky was subtle and the coconut milk was the perfect pairing (the milk alternatives are oat, almond, or coconut) Pinot Noir: flavorful and a bit dry, exactly as expected Apple Cinnamon Scone: they offered to warm it up and it was perfect. The scone was light and fluffy while the house made glaze gave it a touch of sweetness without being over the top; it melted in my mouth We are definitely adding this to our list of regular local spots.

Pinot Noir

Coffee bar

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Dunn Brothers Coffee

4.5(28 reviews)

2.8 mi

Fast friendly service. And they don't water down their "cold brew." This place is a regular stop…read morewhen I'm visiting my folks up north.

I enjoyed my stop at Dunn Brothers Coffee Elk River. They…read moregave good handicap parking right outside the doors. There is a fair amount of seating inside. It was clean and there is a nice bathroom. The restaurant was pretty busy, mostly it seemed with regulars. They remember the regular's names and orders which is pretty impressive. I was not a regular, but service was fast and very friendly. The vibe was pretty regular smallish town coffee shop. Not hipster at all, clientele was fairly rural. I have always liked Dunn Brothers because their lattes/mochas/etc. have a lot more coffee flavor than the other chains. My medium latte was around $6, and my avocado toast, which was also very good, was about $7 (without bacon). My coffee was very hot and tasted good. I will be back when I am in the area.

Some days you kind of feel this way!

View from front door

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Front of store

Cowboy Jack's

2.7(106 reviews)

0.3 mi

We love coming here as it's one of the only good bars in town. Great happy hour and weekly…read morespecials. The only downfalls for us is that they don't have Busch on tap.. and the FLIES in the summer .... Totally understand that they have the garage doors and love that... but I hope management sees this and puts up fly ribbons at the least.

We have been avoiding Cowboy Jack's for a long time because our experience there many years ago was…read morebad enough to make us not want to come back. Well, this week we decided to give them a second chance and much to our surprise we liked it. In fact I like it better than most of our other local options. That is not to say they prepare exactly the way I like it but I'm pretty sure I can get them to tweak my orders so that it's pretty darn close.

Pan-Fried Sunnies ($18)

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Country Nachos

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

3.2(31 reviews)

2.2 mi

I was a holiday, the 4th. They were shorthanded and it sounded like at least one of the cooks was…read morein training. At the door they were telling people that it would be 45 minute before their order could be placed but they could be seated and have coffee if they wanted to wait. The wait was actually about 20 minutes. We both ordered the Magnificent 7, two eggs, two slices of bacon and 3 pancakes. Mine came missing one slice of bacon my wife's came with everything plus a hash browns as a bonus. I was OK with that because the reason we went there was because it was supposed to be free for me as a veteran. The catch was that the offer was only good a participating restaurants and this wasn't one of them. If you get a free offer email from Perkins I suggest you call the one you going first to make sure they will honor it. They did honor it but! Also I should mention we ordered a pie to take home. The crust was slightly undercooked. For me undercooked is better than overcooked but not to this extent." The food was good the waitress was good but the next time I get a email with an offer I'm going to delete it and not tell my wife about it.

Top manager at this place goes out drinking with his staff. Brings personal feelings and opinions…read moreinto the workplace rather than professionalism and treating staff based on work performance. Doesn't follow employment laws. Does whatever he feels rather than what the laws state.This place is a very toxic place! All servers but one during the day is professional. The server that's not professional or friendly goes out drinking with the top manager therefore can do no wrong. Cameras don't work so when ready to pay several customers have had to go around by the kitchen and yell for help. The food at this Perkins is usually pretty good though.