Terrible have gone in twice only to be totally ignored! Waitress on both occasions looked at us and…read moredidn't even acknowledge.

Legit delicious!! I file this under hole-in-the-wall or dive-bar - and those terms aren't…read morederogatory in the least! This is on the edge of "the middle of nowhere" (unless of course you're one of the fine folks that lives nearby). But disregard all of that - the service and the FOOD were both top notch! Different daily specials every day (see the picture) and the regular menu is HUGE! Hubby had a Peanut Butter and Jalapeño Jam burger - big 1/2 pounder - with fresh fries. I thought the fries were a little soggy (literally the only negative) but they were deliciously seasoned. I had a shaved beef with Au Jus. Now I know that sounds dull but it wasn't! The roll was super-soft but lightly toasted with a buttery taste and the beef (I'm told by the VERY fabulous waitress) is sliced from their weekly prime-rib special. I had it with a slide of slaw and GOOD LORD they actually know how to make excellent slaw! Again - same fabulous waitress says that the dressing is house-made. It really, REALLY was good. Add three tap beers and our lunch was a sweet $33. I wish we had an easier more frequent reason to stop because the menu has me intrigued! I definitely recommend it!

Great food and awesome home made pie! Fast and friendly service with great prices. Go !read more

Sportsmen's Cafe has good comfort food and great service. It's not fancy, but has a very homey…read moreatmosphere.

Smallest China or Asian buffet that I know of. Very good food, especially for the price paid.read more

Stopped in at 2:30pm on a Saturday and the food was still fresh and delicious!! Lots to choose from…read moreon the buffet. Service was excellent! Will definitely go again.

Lovely place for a sandwich and a coffee. They also had plenty of gluten free options, including a…read moremouth watering peanut butter brownie option.

I absolutely love the local blend! They have a wide selection of coffee and food including grab and…read morego items or hot, full meals. The interior is spacious with multiple booths and tables to sit at and is often quite busy but maintains quick service! Their menu is a bit more expensive than I was expecting but honestly well worth it for the quality and flavor. This is a great spot to meet up with friends or study/get work done. It's 100% worth stopping in to grab some great food and drinks.

Food is always incredible! Service is always so kind! I recommend the Biscuits & Gravy Burrito!…read more Thank you again Brian for your assistance when I came to pick up food on my lunch break.

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.

I am truly shocked this place only has 3.9 stars... on google it has a much more deserving 4.8 out…read moreof 3000 reviews! Anyhow on to the review: Before I even begin I should announce this PSA, Pinebrook is incredibly busy, with 2-4 hour waits on weekends. Expect to make reservations and wait up to 45 minutes for food to come out, it's well worth the wait. Have eaten here countless times with family and friends, I have never been disappointed coming here! Food is always fresh and amazing! The sticky burgers are fantastic! Serloin is AMAZING! Pizza is great too. And the occasional seafood.. especially the lobster and pistachio crusted mahi mahi with white wine cream sauce (yes you heard that right) are all to die for. Genuinely one of my favourite restaurants with amazing steaks and seafood! Better than most places in the twin cities!!! Very casual atmosphere and everything from burgers to upscale seafood and steak! And don't even get me started on the price.... $19.99 for a 8 oz Serloin, side, and salad?!? Amazing! If you're in the area stop by play some pinball, and eat some good food. Don't forget the reservations. Thank me later.

Oh my goodness! What good food! I had the alfredo and you could tell it was homemade - the best…read moreI've ever had! The chef is definitely top rate!

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!

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.

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.

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)!