First time here. I was in Chippewa Falls to see some family and found this place right next to the…read moreChophouse where we had dinner the night before. It's a nice spot, with a large windowed storefront and inviting signage. Inside is a large open area with the order counter toward the rear. An old brick wall, metal lighting fixtures, and a tin ceiling give it a vintage vibe. There are café tables with metal chairs for small groups. The noise level is reasonable, and it's easy to have a conversation. They have an extensive coffee menu, including tea lattes. But the one thing that really stood out was the bakery selection. They have items called Cornetto, which look like croissants. I was told they're similar and used in similar ways (fillings, glazes, etc.). We ended up getting a coffee, a London Fog Tea Latte (little lavender, little vanilla, extra foam), a Custard Danish, and an Apple Almond Scone. It didn't take long to get our order, and everything was amazingly good. The London Fog was made with loose-leaf tea and steeped well. The pastries were fresh, large, and very yummy. Everything was also very reasonably priced (you spend way more than this in most places -- and that's not something I usually fixate on). Excellent experience. Friendly service, excellent food and drinks, great value, and a warm atmosphere. If I could make one suggestion, it would be the metal chairs -- I just didn't find them very comfortable. Definitely on the "come back to" list!

Some items are definitely overpriced. However the feel of the establishment is very calmingread more

Stopped here on the way home from Alaska. Yelp once again led me to a local, small business with…read moredelicious coffee. The name kinda jumped out at me and the reviews were good and I was in for a ten hour drive for the day. I walked in and was greeted with a warm smile and asked what I liked, which is always a good sign. I ordered a cafe mocha breve ( blended) which was creamy, smooth and just the right amount of coffee and chocolate the only complaint was that I could they only offered a 16ounce. The barista was nice, the coffee was good, the vibes were good, but we have to discuss the scone. I am not sure what the thinking was behind the scone recipe but it was not good! In fact, I would venture to say that if probably the worst scone I've ever attempted to eat. The texture was kind of like cornmeal and flour with chocolate chips in it. The caramel drizzle couldn't even save this thing. Cool coffee shop, super nice staff, cool name, bad scone. You guys can do better, I know you can.

Stopped in with a pal & we both had breakfast sandwiches and black coffees. Delicious and plenty…read morefilling! Sampled the cranberry orange scone and that was the bomb as well.

Love the nucleus it was a good treat after a stressful finals week. I will say make sure to go…read morethere not during rush time(we went at 10 on a Sunday) we waited and hour and a half almost 2 for our food (we were warned about this). The atmosphere was crowed definitely trying to fit as many people in as they can which isn't a bad thing it just made the experience very overwhelming. Our waitress was very nice and keep checking in on us.

I've been dying to check out The Nucleus, and oh my gosh, I'm so happy I finally did! We had a…read morelittle girls' brunch on Saturday, and it was absolutely perfect! From the yummy food to the sweet service and the cutest decor, it's safe to say we're already planning our next visit to try more of the menu! I went for an blended coffee called The (Frozen) Girl Scout (a dreamy peppermint mocha), and they were so sweet to make it decaf just for me. Their blender was on the fritz so it wasn't blended but it was just as yummy iced!! For food, I couldn't resist the strawberry-stuffed French toast--let me tell you, it was AMAZING. They totally piled on the whipped topping, and I was living for it! I can't wait to take my sister here next time! I think we just found our new brunch spot!

Food was good as hell and the place definitely has a vibe. The biscuits and gravy were flavorful,…read morehot, and filling. My only complaint is that they put the sunny-side-up eggs underneath the biscuits and gravy. I didn't realize it at first, and once I cut into everything, the yolk started running all through the gravy. Some people might like that, but I'd rather have the eggs served on the side so everything stays separate. Other than that, the food was solid, the atmosphere was great, and I still cleaned the plate. I'd definitely come back--next time I'll just be more specific about how I want my eggs served.

We eat and shop a the Coffee Grounds weekly. The menu has locally-sourced options. They offer a…read moreMeal-Of-The-Week. Will & Megan also have an incredible frozen food selection. We always buy the lasagna, meatballs, and meatloaf when it's available. The service is very good. Will, Megan and their staff are happy to answer any questions you may have about their food, cheeses, kitchen ware (pots, pans, knives, and other items), wine, beer & hard liquor (& coffee & cigars). We don't drink coffee, but it's always highly rated in the Volume One's annual Best Of. They have continued the Coffee Grounds legacy and continue to excel. You can eat in their dining area, outside, or next door at Modicum brew pub. It has a great ambiance all around. Meet friends. Meet new friends. We highly recommend their restaurant.

What a fun concept to have a kitchen serving to go food from a shipping container! The food was so…read moregood!! Highly recommend the Smoky Eggplant Dip! The serving sizes were large enough for my husband and I to share everything. The wait to time was worth it! Seating was a little scarce but we were able to share a picnic table with some new friends we made in line which was a nice surprise!

Awesome food stall located in the Yard Container Park in Altoona. Everything was really fresh and…read moreunique flavor combos. I could have ate a pail of the Smoked Eggplant Hummus and homemade chips! The portions were large and reasonably priced. They had a Peach Wontons on special which was good. I really enjoyed my Katsudon while listening to the live band play. Service was friendly and even though the wait was a little long it was very much worth it!

So happy I stumbled upon this place. The staff was friendly, the vibes were home-y and chill…read more The spicy hog sandwich and iced coffee were both delicious. Very good spot to sit and get work done! Outlets at every booth/table area! A great local spot. I'd def visit again my next time in town. Only note: menu on wall was hard to read (really small font), but I think they offered a QR code option so that's great!

Firstly I was not greeted when walking in the door. That is fine, because there was a line of a…read morecouple people in front of me. When I got to the counter the girl taking the order just stared at me blankly... which felt extremely awkward. So I spoke and stated what I wanted. To which her response was an empty, "ok" or "yep" as I went through my order. I sat down and waited on my order. Plenty of spaces to sit so that was a plus. My coffee order was a ln iced lavender latter with regular milk and an extra shot. It tasted bland like water, yet burnt at the same time. Did not enjoy. Also my drink was warm and the ice melted before I left the store. disappointed to say the least. Spicy hog sandwich was great. I will give them points where it is due. The sandwich was perfect and what I was hoping for. But again, the service from the girl that dropped it off at the table really needs to work on her energy because it was not pleasant to interact with even for the split second she came to drop off my food. I was thanked on the way out. I appreciated that! Note this was from the other girl behind the counter that was making the drinks and had some life to her.

A cute cafe with very unique options! First time trying a kolache and was not disappointed. It was…read morefilling, and the cinnamon roll was perfect. The drinks were amazing and the staff were very nice. The interior has somewhat limited seating but we came on a good day and were the only ones inside. They also offer fun gifts and teas to take home!

I really like this new coffee shop. Friendly baristas. Clean, modern and bright environment. Most…read moreimportantly, the coffee quality is good. We ordered a latte, a brewed coffee & a lemon bar. Their brewed coffee is smooth, less acidic, medium bodied w delightful berry & caramel tastes. I am impressed. The latte is okay - I think the only thing is that the milk temperature is too hot (steam time too long) so the drink lost the natural sweetness and the silky texture from the milk a bit. The lemon bar is creamy and yummy, perfect to eat w the coffee. We will definitely return next time when we are back in Eau Claire!

An Eau Claire local raved about this spot and I'm pleased to say that Nostalgic Bean lived up to…read morethe hype! I came in on a Sunday morning and there was a little line of people ahead of me but it moved pretty quickly! Interior-wise, there isn't a ton of space for seating but luckily, there are plenty of tables/chairs at The Yard Container Park that's ~40 second walk from the bakery. I got the strawberry passionfruit cruffin, chocolate almond croissant, lavender vanilla shortbread, and a latte with sugar-free caramel. First off, I was very impressed with the variety of flavors that were displayed (i.e. passionfruit, rhubarb, cardamon, kimchi, etc.) All the baked goods I got were fantastic- especially the cruffin. I was initially hesitant to order it because I'm not a fan when the exterior doesn't have that flakey/crunchiness. But I'm glad I tried the one here because the texture was perfect. As for the filling, it was a good balance of sweet and tart. Same thing for the croissant. When I ate the cruffin, I already knew the croissant was about to hit- and it did. Perfectly flakey and had that beautiful crunchy exterior. They definitely didn't skimp on the chocolate/almond filling either! Personally, it was a little too much for me but that's just a me thing Last but not least, the lavender vanilla shortbread was wonderful. You can actually taste the lavender and they added a perfect amount of salt to bring the flavors out! Aside from the delightful pastries, the coffee was lovely and the staff were super friendly. Nostalgic Bean is definitely a Altoona gem!

I'm so excited we got to stop by and try things. The service was very friendly and prompt. I had…read morethe everything seasoning and cream cheese croissant which was really flavorful and had great texture. The kids inhaled the homemade blackberry pop tart. Chai latte was delicious, not too sweet, not too spicy and I love the variety of steamers available for kids. They even offered to make them kid temp! Space was cozy and had plenty of tables when we went (10am weekday).