I wasn't so sure about trying Era again. The last time I went there was when they first opened and I received my dish with a big hair in it. They replaced the meal but I was still very put off by this. I have not eaten at Era ever since. I thought about giving them another chance so we celebrated our anniversary with brunch. We arrived around noon and it was still pretty busy. It seems like they are always busy and there is no real "slow" period. We had to wait for a table but was only a 5 minute wait for the two of us. The waitress was very polite and upbeat which made the experience more enjoyable. I ordered the Nashville chicken & waffle and the girlfriend ordered the country fried steak. We also order the mimosa flight; the pineapple was our favorite. The order came decently fast for how busy it was. The food was amazing. The potatoes with the country fried steak were incredible. It was a good sized steak with a good amount of gravy; the perfect ratio of meat to gravy. The chicken and waffles were very good. I liked that the hot sauce came on the side. The waffle itself had very good flavor. The breaded chicken was cut into strips and there was a lot of chicken provided. The combo of the sweet waffle with the spicy chicken really hit the spot. I would say that Era changed my mind from my first experience. We had an enjoyable and delicious meal - we will be back. read more

Amazing fresh brunch and breakfast food. Large portions and gluten free options. Easy to park and get seated even on a weekend. Chill ambiance with quick friendly service. Highly recommend! read more

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This cafe is so cute. I loved all the holiday decorations. We were seated right away and the service was quick and waitress was very nice. They have a lot on the menu and I can't wait to try more. The Mac and cheese was delicious! My mom got coffee and was surprised they leave the pot with you, she loved that! read more

Era Cafe - Mac & Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

Ordered pick-up for a group of 8 business guest for a meeting that started at 11:45. Pick-up was set for 11:30 (ordered at 8:30am) and I honestly think they might not have started making it until I walked to at 11:25! Food didn't come out until 11:58am (28 mins late). And definitely too late for my business lunch. Unfortunately I left a tip when I walked in and paid for the food. Would have been a lot less (or not at all) if I would have know that the food would be a half hour late! Maybe the most frustrating part was I never got an apology or explanation. Even though they knew I was unhappy. Food was fine, but service was terrible. And I wasn't the only person standing around waiting for a pick-up order. Another woman's food (much smaller order) was 15 mins behind when I left. Plus she has a flavored coffee sitting at the bar with the foam melting and getting cold while she was waiting! I can't recommend ordering take out here, and the staff most definitely needs some training and people skills. read more

Era Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

I needed a place to hangout for a while with wifi and food. I was seated right away and they found me a spot near an outlet. I ordered and the food came out so fast! It was also tasty. The service was fast and friendly. If in the area, I will be back. You also get a discount for paying cash. read more

Era Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

If you are ever staying or passing through Wausau, I highly recommend trying Era for breakfast or brunch. This was my first time there and everything tasted amazing. I love the selection of the menu and coffee! Service was more than excellent, and the place had a lot of seating but didn't feel crowded at all. Definitely want to go back when I'm in town! read more

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No one knows how to poach eggs perfectly. Or maybe it is impossible in a fast-paced restaurant. Until I tried the Latin eggs Benedict here. Perfectly cooked (cooked but runny yolk for the win!) eggs, chorizo, chipotle hollandaise, all over a delicious cheddar biscuit. Beautifully-ripe avocado on the side, plus home fries. Really tasty. Service was fast and friendly. Coffee was hot and plentiful. My wife loved her omelet, hash browns and a pancake (well, half a pancake) with real maple syrup. Daughter enjoyed the creme brûlée French toast, which was basically dessert for breakfast. We couldn't eat it all, and because we're on the road, couldn't pack it up, alas. read more

Era Cafe - Latin eggs Benedict. Delicioso! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

We were in the area for a short visit and saw this restaurant was well rated. Since it was across from our hotel, we gave it a try. We will definitely return in the future. My dining partner and I were quickly seated, despite the parking lot being packed. Our waitress was to our table a short time after, with menus and to take our drink orders. There are plenty of drinks, coffee to mixed drinks, available. Coffee and a carafe came quickly and my partner's latte came right after. There is a good assortment of food (breakfast and lunch) to choose from. While there are staples, there are a number of non traditional items also available. I went with a ham and Gruyère crepe and my dining partner picked avocado toast. We both enjoyed our orders. While the restaurant has high, open ceilings, it is not as noisy as some restaurants with a similar design. All of the staff were helpful and friendly during our visit. Based on food, service and location, we will stop here again in the future. read more

Era Cafe - Avocado Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

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Amazing food!! Best pancake ever! The eggs were cooked beautifully and crispy hash browns, just like I like it! read more

Era Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

What a great place! We walked over from our hotel. I enjoyed the delicious avocado toast with 2 eggs over easy. This was the perfect amount and delicious. I wasn't starving and was looking for a lighter fare. My husband got the Era omelet with fruit and a pancake. It was delicious, cooked perfectly with nice pieces of meat and vegetables. The fruit cup was the perfect addition. The pancake was so light and fluffy and the size of a cake! Our server, Megan, was attentive and friendly. Busy place and with breakfasts like this I can see why! So glad we stopped in! read more

Era Cafe - 1/2 of the classic avocado toast w over easy egg. (I need to take pictures before I start eating). - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

Very nice restaurant quiet with a lot of space inside. We sat a a booth which was very comfortable. Would have gave 5 stars but the skillet I ordered was lukewarm I like my food hot. Other than that very nice waitress really attentive and my companion enjoyed his meal. read more

Era Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

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I stopped in for breakfast and ordered the bacon and avocado Benedict which was delivered to my table within a very short amount of time. The taste was ok but it was a little mushy , I think it was over ripe avocado. The hash browns were cooked crispy but had just a tinge of chemical taste that I can't really identify. As for the coffee and I'm picky about this, it was excellent. They also provide a carafe so you can serve yourself. The waitress was friendly and attentive. I don't know if I would go back but if I did I would order something different. Not a bad place just not great. read more

It was another amazing experience at the Era cafe! All good food, My husband got the Meatlovers omelette with hashbrowns. Though it was good he preferred the skillet more, and especially the breakfast potatoes over the hashbrowns. Also tried their Nitro cold brew with Hazelnut and Caramel and it was good. I got the Era skillet which was amazing! With the Iced Brown sugar shaken espresso, it was okay but would try something different next time. My son got the Nashville chicken sandwich was very crispy and yummy. Fries were average. We also tried as a group the upgrade for pancake with our meal to get the Tiramisu pancake and Cinnamon Roll pancake, we each liked the other better but agreed it would be too much sweetness to order as a main dish. Service was great! And environment was beautiful! read more

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I've been to many places throughout the country. I just moved recently up to the area. I had tried one other breakfast place in the area before I came here that was highly recommended. I was not satisfied so I tried era pancake House.... What can I say? I'm sold the waitress was tentative, but not overly tentative food came out quickly. What can I say great breakfast read more

I was very pleasantly surprised by this place! I had low expectations as we chose this spot for simply being across the parking lot from our hotel, but it certainly blew those expectations out the water. Staff was very friendly and offered our larger group (7) the option of either waiting 15-20 minutes for a table or being seated at 2 different tables immediately. Service was quick despite the place being quite busy. They have a ton of options, with plenty of diversity, so it was extremely hard to choose, but I landed on the country fried steak with a pancake. Honestly one of the best pancakes I've ever had, if not, the best. Steak was also delicious with a huge helping of gravy on top. Portions are not of concern here! Great food in a classic diner setting. Will be back if I'm ever in town. read more

Highly recommend for breakfast, when we arrived it seemed packed but they were able to seat us right away (4 people). Our waitress was THE SWEETEST! She had patience with my kids as they wanted to order for themselves (3&7yrs old) and our food came out really quick. The coffee was very good. I got the meat lover skillet, with over-easy eggs on top and a pancake, it was delicious. Portion sizes are generous and it was nice and warm ambiance. The price was very fair and I will definitely be back if we have the chance! read more

We ordered 2 sides: sausage and hashbrowns. We also ordered 1 egg but they gave us 2 at no cost lol. Amazing service, super friendly waitstaff, and their oatmilk espresso was bomb. Super homey inside too. Lots of families go here because it's by a ski resort. Big fan! read more

Stopped on the long drive home after a week up north. Delicious food and outstanding service. Pancakes were definitely top tier! Will stop again in the future. read more

Our server Destiny was great, food was excellent, huge menu with lots of things you don't find at your average breakfast diner. Portions were huge, prices reasonable. Would definitely not skip this place. read more

Eggs , hash browns, bacon and a pancake. Can't get any better ! Super fast service and the best breakfast anywhere. I wish I lived closer but I would gain to much weight if I did. read more

Era Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

This restaurant is fantastic. I am really honestly not too big of a brunch fan and typically skip breakfast for lunch, but the best way to start a weekend is at Era in Wausau. I was immediately impressed with the cute, trendy and BUSY interior. We were able to put our name on a waitlist for a group of 6 and were notified on our phone about 20 minutes later that the restaurant was ready for us. Service all around was prompt, pleasant and frequent. I was thoroughly impressed. We got a spacious booth with more than enough room. I was very happy to see that they had a very prominent coffee section of their menu with explanations of the composition of different espresso drinks (amount of foam, water, espresso, etc). That's helpful for most people and makes it hard to order something you don't want. I chose a vanilla caffe latte, a go to for me. It was swerved in a very cute napkin laden plate, in a glass cup so you could see the carefully layered beverage. It was very good. Others ordered bloody Mary's and I appreciated the well thought out appearance, and the punchy spice that didn't disappoint. I would also get a Bloody Mary next time. For food, I feel like most restaurants are a bit of a gamble when it comes to hollandaise sauce and I am such a picky guy that I sometimes ask to try a sample before I order anything with it. This particular day, however, I abandoned that approach and ordered the eggs Benedict straight away. I was happy I did as this was the best I've likely ever had at a restaurant - the hollandaise was flavorful, more than just the Mayo mix that got get at other restaurants. The English muffins were fresh and topped with a great portion of ham and perfectly done eggs. I also don't think I've had more crispy but yet fluffy potatoes either. This is definitely the breakfast I'll reorder when I'm back, and I'm sure everything on the menu shares the same care in the approach with a delicious result. Everyone at our table was very satisfied. A perfect option if you are staying at the adjacent Hilton! I'll be back for sure. read more

Era Cafe - This is the best Eggs Benedict I've had in years. Flavorful hollandaise! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

Nothing clever to say. An above-average Breakfast joint worth skipping the national chains for. There are a few of these in the Northwoods area. Service was pleasant, efficient, and the Coffee was really fine. Food was, as well. Eat here. read more

It's about time Wausau gets a new modern brunch spot! This reminds me of a very popular brunch eatery in Denver (Snooze), which sets the bar very high. Needless to say Era exceeded all my expectations! DECOR - modern, inviting with an industrial flair! People in Wausau appreciate these aesthetics for sure just judging by the crowd here on a Friday morning! Love the various seating options-booth, table, bar and covered porch. It pleases everybody! FOOD - let's talk about the menu first, wow! It's very careful curated and highlights the best dishes for breakfast and brunch! You just can't go wrong with any single one on the menu! Love expresso graphics that show you exactly what goes in your cup. Let's be honest here, it's hard to keep up with the ever changing coffee lingo! I ordered the avocado toast (I'm a California girl after all) and it's was light and delicious! I subbed the whole grain bread for white which added much needed crunch. The egg was a bit too runny for my liking. Also ordered the kids pancake with sausage. My daughter devoured the sausage and half of the pancake! My MIL's ham omelette was tasty too! Get the fresh squeezed OJ! SERVICE - A+ from start to finish! They're all very attentive and ready to help as needed. It's a bit strange that you have to pay at the hostess stand instead of at the table. I can see how busy it gets when the restaurant is full with people waiting in line. Overall, highly recommend this modern brunch eatery for everyone who craves for a scrumptious meal! Now IHOP across the street has some serious competition! read more

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My favorite place for a delectable brunch in Wausau. It has a boutique, eclectic, and comfortable feel to it. They also have an espresso machine and make delicious lattes. I recommend the crepes covered in delicious berries. The service is always prompt, despite it always being busy. Cute spot for a great brunch; and not far from Rib Mountain. read more

Era Cafe - Crepes with berries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

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Incredible food, ginormous portions, delicious coffees and fresh squeezed juice and excellent service. This place is a must dine at location. read more

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Food and service were great! Definitely recommend. Adriana was our server and she was awesome! Very friendly and accommodating! read more

Era Cafe - Berry French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

10/10 food, service and ambiance. The place is nicely decorated and the bar had fun vibes. It is SOO hard to find good service these days, and despite coming in at 2:15ish on a Sunday, our waitress was extremely attentive and nice. Friendly staff all around. The food is phenomenal. We got the meat skillet and the Mexican omelette and both were amazing. Empty plates all around. THE PANCAKES--freaking amazing. Haven't ever had a pancake so fluffy and perfectly sweet!! They have bloodies and mimosas as well. It was towards the end of the day and the owner was sitting down at the bar to eat as well, he was super nice and friendly. We had never been here but now anytime we're in Wausau, we we will definitely be stopping in!!! read more

Era Cafe - The best pancakes you've ever had! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

Era is my favorite breakfast place in the area. The ingredients are quality, the portions are generous, and the dishes are always flavorful and cooked well every time. The orange juice is fresh squeezed, which I appreciate so much. The staff is always very friendly and the food comes out relatively quickly, even on a busy weekend morning. I can't recommend enough that you come here and check it out if you are looking for a nice, quality breakfast. read more

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Era is truly one of the best breakfast places to ever come to Wausau. The service is always top notch, the drinks, food, and atmosphere are just great vibes. I have never had a dissatisfied experience and try to get something new everytime! The flights of mimosas are a great treat on the weekend with brunch! read more

The food was amazing, not excessive heat, just a bit. Atmosphere is fun and it looks like they are adding outside seating area! Service was good, workers seem happy working here and that reflects in the atmosphere in the restaurant! Will be back 100%! Went back a few days later on our way back home, had banana bread French toast and chicken melt. Both really good! Banana bread French toast is super sweet with the cream cheese addition but beyond delicious as was the chicken melt. read more

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Had a great breakfast. Loved the smoked salmon eggs Benedict. Mimosa flight and Bloody Mary's. And the server we had that day was great and made it even better. Hard to find places with great service anymore. Wish I could remember her name, but she took time to actual talk to my friend and I when she found out what we do for work (RN and DOC sergeant). read more

Era Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

There is a reason it's packed on a random Tuesday morning. Really good food. Wait was a little long to get served but it was worth it. Enjoyed the eggs benedict and avocado toast. read more

I have been twice now and both times were great. Portions are HUGE so I split with a fellow diner, making sure to add sides and fancy coffees so our check was still equal to two meals. Friendly, efficient service in a cozy, bustling atmosphere. We fly to Milwaukee regularly and then drive to St. Germain. This will be a great place for us to stop, in either direction, for a quality meal. read more

The presentation is very appealing to the eyes, and it tastes as good as it looks. Very generous portion sizes, and the orange juice is fresh squeezed! read more

Era Cafe - Berry Blast Buttermilk Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

We eat here whenever we visit. Great location, friendly staff that's very committed to ensuring you have a great ext. Very clean and amazing breakfast choices. Never disappointed. read more

What a great place with great food and service! I had the Latin Benedict and it was just fantastic!! I highly recommend a visit!! read more

Era Cafe - Latín Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

"If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then brunch is the most important meal of the week." I saw this quote on their website and I couldn't agree more. And their bloody was the best drink of the week by far! I tried Era Pancakes and Cafe while passing through Wausau this week- and I was not disappointed! This is their loaded bloody mary and it will run you $12. This freakin' delish drink came topped with a cheese cube, olive, pickle, whole sausage stick, celery, red onion and lemon wedge, and was accompanied with a celery salt rim. The mix itself was thicker and had tons of flavor, but still somehow allowed this incredible tomato profile to shine through too. So incredibly well-rounded, I'm in love! Not that hungry? You can get the plain bloody for $8. The service was incredible and the food was delicious (and came so fast!). They are a locally owned family restaurant and in fact, family is in their name as "Era" is the name of their daughter. I hope you consider giving them a visit either here in Rib Mountain or at their other location in Woodruff. read more

Good food - full menu of typical breakfast foods. Fast and friendly service - we were seated immediately and food came out very quickly. Good spot for breakfast. read more

We were in town for a family wedding and heard this was the new great spot to try - Definitely exceeded expectations for our party of 5 with 3 adults and 2 littles ages 2 & 5 Everything was delicious and the menu is creative with all kinds of fun options read more

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Great food, large portions, good wait staff. Would highly recommend, breakfast is a must.