So the Good, the Bad, and the Sickening:…read more The food was good once we got it. The service was not so great. The server did only what she needed to do, take the order, bring the food, bring the bill. No welcome, no thank you, no have a good night, no telling us the specials, no soda refills. Even when people came for take out she just stood at the counter staring at them, waiting for them to talk first, never said hello, never said thank you, just got their food and pushed it to them. The Sickening: We were seated where we could see the pick up counter and salad bar. Near the end of the night the server was filling up the salad bar. She was using her BARE HANDS to fill the containers. And then it really got gross... she used her TEETH to tear open a bag of hard-boiled eggs... um thanks for getting your mouth juice on the top of the bag and every egg that passes through the opening. I don't 100% blame the server for lack of food safety knowledge; management is responsible for training front & back of the house employees on food safety, there was no other employee besides the server (and cook) so they obviously just don't care, nor can they seem to afford a simple pair of scissors to cut open bags.

Elsie's is home to my favorite fries. I love the crisp coating and they are fried a golden brown…read morejust the way I like them. Furthermore, they are the perfect size, not too fat or too thin. On this visit I had a BLT which is exactly what I was craving, crispy bacon and fresh crunchy lettuce and juicy tomatoes. Yum! Yum! The ambiance is exactly what you would expect in a rural Midwestern town. It is tastefully decorated, clean, and comfortable. The service is fast and the staff is friendly. You will feel like friends when you walk out the door.

Enjoyed the Caesar salad and the pizza. My only suggestion is to add salt to the dough!! Good…read morecrisp, good char.

The large cheese pie was great. I had it to go but indeed the staff and ambiance were both very…read morepleasant as I waited. Large, airy interior, many tables, nice bar seating. Hip and friendly family place. Go here!

Great place- delicious. They could use a vegetarian specialty pizza but their meat choices are…read moredelicious. Sometimes their phone doesn't work to call in a to go order which is annoying, but they are great in every other way.

This place is a hidden gem! Fantastic food and beer! We have been looking for places that aren't…read morejust bar food or frozen pizza components thrown together and disguised as "home made." This is the real deal. Friendly service too! My only suggestion would be to add a kid-friendly pizza. Something much smaller in cheese so 3/4 of it won't end up in a to-go box would be nice. However, I understand if a restaurant has no intention of catering to kids and don't expect everyone to do so. I just know we would be more frequent visitors if options were available.

Overall, it was a good experience. The vibe is a classic American Lodge type. It's relaxed, laid…read moreback, and inviting to both those who want a drink and families that want to eat pizza together. We were served very quickly and it was attentive. Everyone was very friendly! When asking for special substitutions (regular chicken breast instead of breaded for chicken Parm), they didn't hesitate to help me out. The mozzarella sticks were very good. Not too often you get homemade mozzarella sticks! The chicken Parm was good too. The side salad was a nice touch and was nicely done. Portions were very good, ended up needing a takehome box. Prices were also very good. ~$50 for two sodas, appetizer, and 2 entrees. Would rate this a good experience overall!

We stopped in for dinner and sat at the bar. We were greated by the bartender and we asked her what…read morethey were know for food wise. She quickly responded "Pizza". We were a little apprehensive since we are from Chicago. We ordered the pizza and an order of Mozz sticks. The pizza crust was crisp and cooked perfectly, was it Chicago pizza? No it wasn't, was it good? Yes it sure was. We took the left overs. The small pizza is huge! The Mozz sticks were good and enough to feed 4 people. Service was very friendly and personable. This a great spot to stop in for pizza and beers, giving off sports like pizza spot vibes.

Great little place for a cozy pizza dinner. Friendly, attentive staff. Pizza was perfect…read more In from Alabama and was really wanting a good pizza. This place did not disappoint. Really fills you up. Looking for a great local pizza place, this is it.

Nice local Italian restaurant with tasty food. Will definitely be going there again soon.read more

This was advertised as a nitro ice cream place. Which it was not. We did get once cream anyways and…read morethe ice cream was very gritty. The service was poor and the server stuck her unloved thumb right into my ice cream as she was trying to get the scoop onto the cone.

Absolutely wonderful in all aspects. Highly recommend you to try it....promise you will not be…read moredisappointed. We are repeat eaters. My 3 children's top favorite restaurants

What an awesome place! Saxon Hall is a former blacksmith shop turned pub and restaurant, and they…read morehave remnants of their history everywhere, from wooden beams to old stone walls. It has a great, dive-y Midwest feel, and the staff is exactly what you think of when you hear "Minnesota Nice." They're well know for their pizza, which we couldn't pass up, but we also gambled on their cheese curds and were blown away. The curds are served with their house marinara sauce, which was fantastic, and is served on many of their pizzas. For our dinner, I split the Deluxe, which is basically a supreme pizza, and wow was it good. The pizzas here are made from scratch with fresh ingredients and the flavor profile of it really shows. This was the first time I've ever been, and I can assure you I'll be back again. Don't miss this place!!!

We stopped here on a whim with our kids on a Sunday afternoon. They were hungry and it was one of…read morethe only things open in the area. We are always up for a small town place so this was it. The history of the building is pretty neat and it's right in the middle of a Main Street with houses. It had a cool outdoor space and pretty interior. There were just a few locals in there when we stopped. The bartender was friendly and accommodating. We ordered the crab rangoons which my kids scarfed down immediately and said they were really good! We also got a 16 inch deluxe pizza. It was pretty good too. Nice little find in southeastern MN.

12" Woodfired pie and a glass of Portuguese red blend for $23. Could only eat half, made decent…read morebreakfast. Attentive bar area service, upscale feel for a pizzeria. Went a controversial route of ham and pineapple, but it had chopped Serrano pepper on top to contrast the pineapple. Yum in my book!

Great urban feel, nothing says urban than a restaurant in a renovated factory! Large windows gave…read morean airy feel, beautiful original red brick walls, augmented with large Italian scenic photos, definitely give it an industrial aura. We started with a sangria, we had been in Spain the month before and wanted to relive that visit, we found the drink to be very authentic. We shared the cheese and salami appetizer and were very happy we did! It came bubbly hot with a delicious baguette. We were seated at the counter in front of the prep area. The pizzaiolo was very friendly and accommodating to my barrage of questions about the pizza ingredients and the dome oven. The pizza itself was fantastic, nice thin crispy crust, flavorful sauce, and ample tasty toppings. I would highly recommend Uno Venti and look forward to our next visit. The only thing that surpassed the food and atmosphere was our server, Kayla. Prompt, attentive, knowledgeable, and a great sense of humor. Great experience all around.

This is the best burger I have ever had. I will think about it for the rest of my life - I'm not…read moreeven kidding. You seriously must go here and eat this burger. I had the wham bam bacon jam one and it was delicious - the POG sour was also super good!!

Another brewery checked off the list. Stop here while out…read morefishing for trout. Very nice beer selection and root beer for the kiddos!! Plenty of seating, indoors and out. I had the brown ale beer and it was very good. Staff were friendly and offered recommendations. Definitely coming back to try some of their food!! We did get cheese curds and they were good.