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.

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.

This place is still delightful! Excellent coffee, wonderful service, good food. As I've said…read morebefore, it's a place you enter and think that it could thrive in a big city but you're glad that it's here in Caledonia.

The Wired Rooster was suggested to me and so I stopped in. It is a charming business in Caledonia…read morefilled with art. The staff members were friendly and on top of things. They have plenty of delicious sounding food and beverage items. I ordered the caledonian panini and it was freshly made and hit the spot. I paired it with the berry hibiscus sweetened tea which was so refreshing on this hot day. Definitely worth a stop in! Can't wait until i'm back in the area so I can try more of the menu!

We were camping across the river and needed a quick coffee and some food! This place has an…read moreabsolutely beautiful interior with amazing views of the river. I wish this coffee place was where I lived because I would be there all the time! The service was so friendly and fast. I also got a compliment on my tattoo and that always makes my day :) Coffee on the River is a must-go and see. Get the quiche, it's delicious!

Had a sandwich served with fresh fruit & amazing coffee with a great view we love this place & we…read moretry to go every time we are in Lansing! Staff is so friendly!

Everything I have tried at The Farmhouse is out-of-this-world. Today I tried a dessert for the…read morefirst time and I was not disappointed. In addition to being delicious, the presentation is beautiful. Eating lunch in a traditional farmhouse is perfect for this farm girl. I love the porch, the oak trim, the windows, the fireplace, and the wood flooring plus the simple decorations. What is unique that I have never experienced in any other restaurant. Since it is not a huge restaurant you will always have the same server. She is kind and knowledgeable. There are only three choices on the menu which works for me because I struggle with making a decision.

I go to the farmhouse every month and I've never been disappointed. The food is homemade and…read moreeverything is atmosphere is welcoming, warm and friendly. And it's always fun to go upstairs and do a little shopping.

Food is much better and interesting than typical family bar/restaurants in the region. Onion rings…read moreare spectacular. The pork tenderloin sandwich (an Iowa regional dish) was very good - juicy and delicious, not dried out as it is at many places. Enjoyed the dill-pickle slaw, which was unique and interesting. The catfish plate was very good - the fried catfish cooked perfectly. Even the tarter sauce was interesting. All served by friendly waitstaff. Highly recommended.

Service was great, they let us stay in after closing and were very friendly and personable. I…read moreordered the catfish sandwich and thought it was amazing. Would definitely recommend to anyone that eats meat (not really a place for vegetarians).

I love this place! It is Adorable! It has an excellent curated selection of locally/Minnesotan…read moregrown and made food. Beautiful setting with a spacious back patio area. Holst may be off the beaten path but if you are win Southeast Minnesota are it is worth the detour To experience the food, the atmosphere and the gorgeous drive here. I had the Caprese sandwich. I'm skeptical of most focaccia because it is usually to bland or stale. Not here! It was airy, fresh and flavorful. the cheese and tomato also - so very fresh! Green bean pickles on the side excellent side. I also ordered the Chider- fresh cider with chai spices. Quite tasty. Service was friendly and attentive. The best way to describe this place is fresh and flavorful. so worth the drive.

This is my new favorite brunch spot in La Crosse. They have amazing gluten-free options, like…read morebreakfast sandwiches and baked goods. The coffee is always delicious and there is something for everyone to enjoy on their expansive menu. Plus, they source their food and other products sustainably and promote a healthy lifestyle.

i worked there recently and really loved the job but we had no manager and the regonial manger was…read morenice and then just started being rude i got a write up for not cleaning enough which is understandable but when i stayed to clean up he called saying i was past 6 hours (i was 17 at the time) and said he got enough done i should have been out by 9:30 pm (it was around 9:40- 10pm at the time) so that was two write ups in one day and three means termination i had a really great co-worker and i loved her i'm still in touch but i also never got all the training i needed once i knew how to work the register i was on my own

VERY disappointing. I have NEVER had such slow service. It should not take 20 minutes to get a…read moresimple sandwich. I had to wonder about one of the 'sandwich artists' and if he was impaired somehow. The other one disappeared into the back room for a while with 8 of us in line. When he came back, he had to REDO all the meat on 3 of the 6 sandwiches already started. Caledonia needs this Subway. I hope they retrain these 'artists' to speed it up and get it right.

The doughnuts were delicious and made fresh that day…read more Not sure about the danish because the big almond danish on the table Saturday morning looked like the exact same one there on Tuesday Morning after closing for the weekend.

What went well? Everything…read more The exterior of the building is restored and absolutely stunning. The interior says bakery as it is white which to me says clean plus it smells just like a bakery should. What could be more special than being served by the owner? This is what makes a visit to a locally owned business special. My last visit was early on a Friday morning to purchase a homemade pretzel . For the record, I drove 40 miles round trip for a bagel as they are only available on Friday. Oh my! They are so good and are beautiful. I purchased one of each flavor. I can't not say which one I enjoyed more as I love a traditional salted pretzel, but garlic and Parmesan is equally as delicious. I will be back to purchase a couple to use for sandwiches. Delicious!

Our trips to Trempealeau are never complete until we've stopped in to the cafe for breakfast…read more Service is so fast and the food is always delicious. I'm a big fan of the pancakes, they're always so perfect and buttery and filling. It looks small but there's plenty of seating inside. There are both booths and tables. The waitstaff are friendly and always checking in on customers.

Food was fine - we were excited for the Raspberry Cheesecake French Toast but it was quite soggy…read moreand somehow bland. There were a few vegetarian options on the menu and they serve breakfast all day. Service was surprisingly fast, but there was a lunch rush around noon and it got pretty noisy.

Spectacular - This is probably the only time I've started a review with that word…read more Service - Perfect. Very attentive, great recommendations on figuring out the menu, while being unintrusive. We shared these things: Small plate with scallops, pork belly, cantaloupe. Pork chop, flattened & breaded & fried, with amazing sauce and fresh green beans. Delicata squash, stuffed with a feta forward filling, with hummus and fresh mushrooms on the plate as well. My descriptions do not adequately capture the depth of flavors & sauces on each plate. So many flavors in pleasing combinations! Finally, this place is a great value. I'm not saying it is cheap. But you can spend this kind of money on much less interesting food.

What a lovely little spot in a quaint little town. I was definitely not expecting this level of…read morequality food and service. The menu is pure Wisconsin, but high quality. Burger was very good and so was the large portion of Friday Fish fry (it was Walleye). Solid beer and cocktail list and some tasty desserts. I'd go back in a heartbeat. If you are passing through, do stop. Loved that every employee was friendly and had a smile on their face.