We stopped in between doctor's appointments and the food was amazing. It was an early lunch and was very quiet with a friendly staff!

Good food! I came up to lacrosse to visit my daughter and we couldn't find anything that was open so we tried it and we really liked it!

Driving home after vacation, and stopped in LaCrosse for lunch. Sheer luck that we found this place, with its cool little dog-friendly patio area. Placed our order with the bartender, then sat outside in the sun while we waited. The food (Vietnamese Pulled Pork Nachos, Chorizo Burrito) was piping hot, very flavorful, and generously portioned. My burrito was huge, stuffed with homemade chorizo that had fantastic flavor. My wife's nachos were piled with housemade pickled veggies and savory pork. Service was solid and friendly, food was awesome. If we find ourselves in the area again, this place will be a side quest for sure. read more

Service was solid, food (Philly Cheese Steak add Mushroom w Fries) was delicious and filling. Also a cool spot with a dive-bar vibe (games, jukebox, etc.) Would recommend! read more

After a late check-in & 2 failed attempts at dinner (kitchens closed early), we opted to give these guys a try, as we didn't want burgers/fast food. We were greeted immediately and there was a board up for specials. I opted for the breakfast special of the day. The hubs went with the Philly melt. We were both happy with our choices - all of which was made fresh. The "pickle fries" were very interesting. Shoestring style fried pickles, yum. The prices were reasonable and service was good. We were surprised by the quality & thrilled we didn't hit up subway! read more

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Came by this place by chance on a work trip, so glad I went in! The burger was one of the best I've ever had. It was so good I went back for a second night and got their salmon special. Steve is so friendly and fun! I can't wait to come back again! read more

Not really any BBQ, but my quesadilla was delish, and filling. Seems most everything is griddled or deep fried, so be prepared. Liked the dive bar feel, and service was decent given a small crowd. Beer selection good. Would return. read more

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Great little gem! Fun bar vibe. Steve the bartender was phenomenal, food was better than expected (really good, with unique twists on the classics), they pour a good drink, and being from out of town by the time we left we felt like we had a bunch of new friends. I had the Jimmy Melt. Wife had the Vietnamese pulled pork sandwich. Both were great! read more

Came here on a Tuesday for lunch and it ended up being free game day. Got in a game of pool while waiting for our food. I had the BBQ bacon cheeseburger with fries and it was pretty good. Our server was super nice as well. read more

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Amazing food an great atmosphere for low-key night out. Pool,darts it has all the good things! Great customer service. Staff is always polite an quick to help/take orders. read more

Stopped in for dinner after seeing decent Yelp reviews while in town to see the Rotary lights. Not really sure what we were expecting, but it is kind of a dive bar and grill atmosphere. If that's not for you, but a decent meal is, still give it a shot. We don't drink anymore, but we're comfortable in a dive bar. The bartender was very friendly and welcoming right away. He talked with us and made us feel like we were wanted there, which you don't get a lot these days; and in a lot of bars you can feel like an unwelcome outsider. You won't feel that here, at least not if you have this bartender. They serve breakfast all day and have plenty of other options on the menu. The food was quality. The Philly was top notch, the French Toast was perfectly done. The cheesy hashbrowns were cooked well, they were just over seasoned. We ate them though, so obviously not terrible. Everyone needs something they can improve on, and that's the one thing I'd just adjust slightly. The prices were great. If you want a solid meal, welcoming staff, excellent prices and service, go have a few meals there. read more

Good food, great service. Would eat there againMostly bar food, still yummy. Nice place.

Loved the cheese curds, the lady working the bar was extremely nice, it did have a more "bar" feel but we felt pretty comfy there since it was early and we were the only people there, they also had a kid seat which was huge for us with a small lil baby. We were just passing thru on a road trip and wanted some local cheese curds and these were AMAZING also my husband loved his burger! My grilled cheese was also very delicious overall I would 10/10 make this a stop read more

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Was good food and good service. Nice place to visit and meet and make new friends. The employees and people are very nice.

Had the famous pulled pork sandwich and curly fries- divine! This little place is a gem. They have great specials (Taco Mondays for example) and are open late. Friendly staff too! Lacey was a great bartender and attentive. read more

Took our pups to the patio at Fathead Steve's this past weekend and had a great time! We got some tasty bloodies, the chicken bacon ranch quesadilla, pickle fries, and the nachos. All were soooo good. I would go back just for the pickle fries. read more

Came down to La Crosse for a concert and needed somewhere to go to grab something quick and easy beforehand. We walked from our hotel and found this place. Was unassuming from the outside about how good it would be. Service was decent, food was great. Hit the mark! read more

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Vietnamese pulled pork sandwich (think banh mi) was totally amazing and unexpected. Huge filled with pork and pickled veggies. Service was excellent. Felt like a local in a favorite hangout. My husband did say his chicken Caesar wrap was a little bland. read more

Great food! Delicious cheese curds and onion rings for starters. The Philly melt, Chicken quesadillas, BBQ burger were some of our favorites. Great laidback atmosphere. Steve was fun, friendly, and attentive. Looking forward to going back. P.s. bring in a photo of your pet(s) for wall. read more

Found the reviews to be very interesting. Called to make sure of dog friendly, but sadly I must update the previous poster, they do not allow dogs any longer. so we will miss out on visiting this time. read more

Food was ok service ok beer was cold prices ok place was clean!It wasn't the best Cuban sandwhich I ever had just sandwhich meat & some sort of suave not your typical Cuban sandwhich like I'm used too! read more

One of the best dive bars in la crosse! Korean tacos are the bomb! Drinks are made well and affordable. Great location and friendly staff...worth your visit! read more

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Update your webpage. The front page stated "Jim and I will be open Christmas Day from 3PM to 10PM (or later if it is worth it)." Well I guess it wasn't worth it for them to come in at all. It was a wasted trip so I will not be going back to Fathead Steve's luckily Bodega's was actually open. read more

Fathead Steve's is mine and my boyfriends FAVORITE find in La Crosse. We've been die hard fans ever since we got their cheese curds at the first Cameron Park Farmers Market that we visited when we moved there. Their food truck is awesome and the guys in the truck are ALWAYS smiling. (Even when they are crazy busy - they're always so happy!!!) and the food that you get on the truck is just as good in the restaurant. Their restaurant is new and has amazing deals throughout the week - Monday $1 tacos, free darts on Tuesdays, 2for1 bloodies on Sundays, etc. They also have pool tables to use! Outside, they have a wonderful outdoor patio, which I cannot wait to see live music at. Their patio is also dog friendly which is awesome because my golden loves it just as much as we do! They even made her feel super special by giving her a special bowl with her name on it (it's spelled wrong, but she didn't mind ) Fathead Steve's serves bar food, but it honestly feels like more upscale bar food. Food is quick and always hot - even when you take it home! I cannot say enough good things about this place and their workers. read more

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Great bar, awesome food and a cool vibe too. Wish I lived in La Crosse full time this place would be my watering hole

Great food and friendly service. Others in my group tried a platter (HUGE) and a burger/melt and everything was great. read more

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The Bloody Mary and cheese curds were the best! The bartender was so kind and welcoming to us out of towners. The atmosphere was very laid back and the restrooms are clean! read more

Delicious food. Super kind staff. And the prices ain't bad. Best cheese curds I've ever had.

Dropped in. My wife just said "this is one of the best Bloody Mary's I've ever had". And that's saying something! They use vodka infused with giardinera. Awesome! read more

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Bartender was a super nice guy. Cheese curds went hard. Clean place and a pool table!

The food was great with large portions totally worth the prices. The service was amazing. It was super chill too which was nice.

Reminds me of that hometown bar. Everyone is friendly and grandma is in the back cooking making sure you are fed.

Good local spot. Had the quesadilla on two separate trips. Actually really good. They have a few nice local beers on tap.

Well, it's official... I am addicted to this place. First fell in love with the Vietnamese Pulled Pork with pickled fresh veggies and a spicy sauce on their foodtruck. Then found out they have breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 to 11. Managed to have Caramel Apple French Toast, bacon, and cheesy hashbrowns. All amazing and delicious. My husband did a prime rib cheesesteak from the truck (actually 2 of them because they were so good). Then had the prime rib skillet for breakfast. We both topped breakfast off with GREAT Bloody Mary's (which are two for 1 on Sundays). We will be back! Everything was so good! This place looks like a bar, but calling it a bar is a disservice because the food is so good, and so unique. read more

We stopped here on our way traveling through town because of the Yelp reviews. We really enjoyed the Vietnamese pulled pork sandwich AND the cheese curds (Wow!!! Agree with others - these are great). The Philly was good as well but unfortunately we ate it after the Vietnamese sandwich so it wasn't quite as flavorful. I think had we reversed the order we would've liked it more. Would come here again. Thought about giving 4 stars as it took awhile for the carryout order but we understand how short staffed places are. And they were really friendly staff. The food deserved 5 stars. So just plan ahead and don't come if you are needing food ASAP. Come when you can enjoy it. Thanks for the yummy meal! read more

Went in tonight 1/15/23 and received terrible service from a male bartender. I went previously on a Tuesday night a number of weeks ago with a friend and received great service. Bought an odd number of drinks and took what I perceived to be a drink chip home with me due to a BOGO happy hour special. Returned on a Sunday and the chip was refused by the male bartender and said that he could not give me the promotion due to not being the one giving it to me in the first place and it being a "poker chip" not a "drink chip". I wasn't aware of this difference. He also refused to give the chip back to me, stating that it was the bars property. For a small town local place that I've been reading Facebook page updates for and rooting for on the sidelines, I just don't understand why they would turn away business. I'm confused. The male bartender that night was exceptionally rude. read more

Food is insanely good, staff are awesome as well. Order pick up and they'll have your food ready in 10-15 min max

In town to visit college kids & needed a late night dinner after an event. Was very impressed with the friendly service and excellent food! Vietnamese Pulled Pork wrap & Cubano sandwich were delicious. Will definitely be back next time we are in town. read more

This food truck was at a wedding I attended in May. It's August...and I still dream of their cheese curds. We live in Green Bay and I want to bring my husband alllllll the way across state to have some. That six hours would be well worth it. read more