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.

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.

A friend had recommended checking out the Foxhole after her last visit here - she said the small…read moretown vibe was great and the old fashioned were great. I've always liked the Sparta side of Fort McCoy better than Tomah, as it just seems more like an individual small town versus a big-box thoroughfare. What a wonderful recommendation, I had a fantastic visit. My co-worker can second the old fashioneds! Staff was super friendly and service was attentive. Clearly there are locals and regulars coming in that know each other by name, but being out-of-towners we were still treated the same and welcomed. We sat at the bar (always my preference), but there is plenty of restaurant seating if you come here with a group or with your family. They have a decent beer selection on tap, and the menu can cover pretty much all appetites. I ordered the veggie burger, which was somewhat generic but nevertheless tasty and I ate the whole thing. Overall, I'd say the food here is good - maybe nothing crazy unique, but good, especially with the somewhat limited options in the area if you want to stay away from chains and fast food. I will absolutely be back for another dinner and continue to try out options on the menu. I'd really love to do the fish fry if I'm ever here on a Friday night. But, who needs dinner when you have dessert?! OMG I'd seen some photos of their desserts online, and even though I'm not usually a dessert person, these photos drove me here that night! Wow. The Brandy Alexander is absolutely incredible. It's large but my co-worker and I each ordered our own (and finished it completely). Anyone can make a Brandy Alexander you sip from a cup... but this was like a soft serve goblet of ice cream with the booze mixed in throughout. The BEST. I will be back here every time I'm in the area just for this (and then good food and beer is always a nice add-on).

Nice sports bar. Food was what you expect. Not phenomenal, but enough to get you full…read more Atmosphere was good, not Smokey. Service was good, prompt and friendly. A place I would go to meet up with friends and just enjoy hanging out.

Absolutely amazing food!!! Service is superb and it's clean and delicious!! Ten out ten!!!read more

Got the sweet mother of Parm and oh what a flavorful delight!!! Piping, hot and crispy with yummy…read moreseasoned fries. Highly recommended.

Our Favorite spot in De Soto!! We stumbled upon this gem while on a weekend get away. This is a…read morelocal family owned business, new owners within the last year. Shannon and Todd are serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner every single day!! You can choose to sit in the dining room or bar. The locals are eating and hanging out here and that's all I needed to know!! They have gaming, but more importantly they have the Wisconsin pull tabs. A fully stocked bar and ice cold beers are ready for your sipping pleasure. We stopped in on 3 different occasions during the weekend. What we ordered: *** homemade hand battered fresh cheese curds- these were the best curds I have ever eaten!! For breakfast the following day: ** 3 egg omelet with fresh ham, tomatoes and cheese with a side of bacon. ** Biscuits and gravy with an over easy egg. Our food was hot fresh, and delicious. This restaurant/bar is exactly how you picture a locals place to be. Everyone was friendly, welcoming and made us feel at home. We were sad to leave as we felt like we were leaving family. This is a must stop while in De Soto!!

Had the pizza for the first time over the weekend. The pizzas are factory-made crusts. They only…read morecome in 12". For 2 adults, one is too small, 2 is too much. I wish they came in different sizes and were homemade crust. Otherwise, basic toppings, expensive add-ons, and not many specialty pizzas. Meh. The jukebox in the bar area is soooo loud. It does not "fit" the crowd of old people out trying to visit. They kept coming out to the dining area complaining it was too loud in the other room. Despite the staff's back and forth, we were not greeted or waited on for 20 minutes. We could hear them BSing in the back, but I think they forgot they were at work. We kept closing the door between the bar and dining room and the staff walking in between constantly left it open. The owners need to "read the room" and adjust the jukebox accordingly. We shouldn't have to YELL over dinner. I wear hearing aids and couldn't hear a thing! Food is inconsistent and owner-after being complimented that the food had improved since they opened only argued that it's the same food they had when they opened, which it is not. Shut up and take the compliment!

Winona is a special part of the world. Nestled in the Mississippi River valley, it's a rare gem…read moreamong the modest bluffs of southeastern Minnesota. Bub's is not only a staple, but it's a destination for those of us who relish the days gone by in our favorite river city. Don't bother reading any other reviews. Order the cellar mushrooms, slow down, and enjoy life.

Tried Bub's brewing for the first time. Inside was cool as it is a very old building, but had…read morebowling alley vibes. Large space so good for large parties but food was okay and it took very long time to come out (almost an hour) I would go back for drinks and snack but not necessarily a meal

This is one of those "destination" breweries that is as much about hosting events as it is making…read moregreat beer. That said, the beer tends to be excellent (if they have it on tap). It's an enormous, industrial-chic space and is built for events and charter busses. Their patio is dog friendly but you have to come inside to order at the bar after checking in. The food looked decent and the pretzel was ok. Standard, uninspired brewpub food for the most part. Worth noting that their beer list isn't up to date so we missed out on a few barrel aged things they said they had. Basically you have to get there on release day if you want any non-flagship dark beers. It's a nice one-stop shop on a road trip for food and beer but I don't think it's worth going out of the way for.

Second time coming in. Can't say I like their beer but the food is tasty…read more Got a burger and cheese curds this time. Super filling. The fist time, we shared a crab Rangoon pizza, which was oddly delicious. Will definitely come again.

Great little small town feel bar and grill. Sat outside on the patio as we had dogs with us and…read morethey even brought the dogs a water bowl. They have a monthly burger special. This month's was "the big dill" a pickle burger which was very good. I had the black and blu burger which was very good.

I was in town for a work trip. I will say its a cool vibe, but the food definitely was lacking…read more Anytime you can get a PB Burger, I think you should go for it. I ordered it Med rare, and it was med well at best. Tots were good and crispy, but for a place that promotes their burgers a bit disappointed.

We recently passed through Waukon on our way to Ames and decided to have breakfast here. We were…read moregreeted with warm, smiling faces and incredible, kind service. Delicious breakfast at an incredibly reasonable price. I highly recommend!

Joy's breakfast bowl is the bomb.com! The burgers are delicious. Mother's Day Brunch was great…read moretoo. The service is fast and friendly.

Delicious food ! Great staff. !…read moreLoved it!!! We had Philly, Vietnamese, Cuban , cheese curds

The food was awesome but the vibe and the regulars were great and the bartender was great, coming…read morefrom the Carolina's this is the spot to try