This is the second time that I have been to the Driftless Cafe, but only because I have only been…read moreto Viroqua twice. And my recent experience was just as memorable as the first visit over seven years ago. The food was beautiful with lovely flowers and so flavorful. I wanted to lick the bowl but opted for asking for a spoon to get the last possible drop. The service was quick, friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the quiet atmosphere and loved the hear the din of the kitchen in the background. Comfortable and cozy. I really look forward to my next visit and I hope that it doesn't take me so long to get back.

Second visit to this restaurant, this time on New Year's eve. Spectacular meal! Special small…read morebites were served throughout. Excellent service. As seen on PBS show Wisconsin Foodie. Reservations always needed! .

Staff really friendly. Food came out so fast & was amazing. Unique little joint I'd definitely…read morerecommend.

Our large group of 13 stopped at Buzzard Billy's after weigh-ins on Friday night. We were told the…read morewait would be about 90 minutes, which we understood and were willing to accept. Around the 90-minute mark, we got a text saying we were 2nd in line to be seated. When we let the hostess know, she snapped back, "That doesn't mean you'll be next." She explained--in a very rude, condescending tone--that smaller groups would be seated ahead of us if a table opened for four. Not ideal, but we stayed patient. While waiting, we noticed tables being cleaned and split apart from a larger party near the bar. I politely asked the hostess if those tables could be used for our group. She cut me off mid-sentence and spoke to me extremely slowly and dismissively, as though I didn't understand basic seating. It was unnecessary and unprofessional, but again--we stayed calm. When we were finally seated, our group was split between two different sections, even though the tables were literally touching each other. The boys ended up with two tables of their own, and the adults were placed at two tables next to them. We still had three more adults arriving, so we asked our server (who was wonderful) if we could move one unused table from the boys' area to the adult side. She said she'd need a manager. Who shows up? The same rude hostess--now calling herself the manager. We asked if we could move the unneeded table so our adults could sit together. She immediately refused and started lecturing us about "affecting her waitresses' livelihood." She insisted each waitress needed their own tables and that she wouldn't "take away" from them. She repeated "livelihood" multiple times, even though we clearly explained that we were all on the same bill and were trying to make things easier for everyone, including the staff. We offered multiple reasonable solutions: Seat us together while allowing both servers to split the table and the tips Let the servers collaborate since we were one large group Allow us to use one table that was otherwise empty Every suggestion was shut down. She told us she had been "accommodating enough already." That line alone says everything. Meanwhile, the actual waitresses were fantastic. We tipped them very well because they provided great service. Our frustration was 100% with the "manager/hostess," not the servers. We visit the Buzzard Billy's in Des Moines regularly and have always had excellent experiences. Unfortunately, the La Crosse location handled customer service very differently--and not in a good way. Being talked down to, dismissed, and blamed for impacting staff "livelihood" when we were simply trying to sit together was unacceptable. For large groups: I cannot recommend this location. We won't be returning. Do better, Wisconsin.

This review is only for the coconut cake…read more We pre-ordered cakes for Easter and when we went to pick them up there was a line out the door for people waiting to be seated. I was able to get right in to pick up the cakes. I honestly wasn't expecting much. The cake is amazing. The frosting is unique and not too sweet or heavy. The cake is light and flavorful. Something special. Don't miss out.

CAVEAT: This review is from a vegetarian's perspective…read more The Honker is a Rochester mainstay, and is popular amongst many hospital visitors and locals. Our family came here when we had relatives in the hospital decades ago. I came here with my wife and her older parents. The menu is very classic, old-school diner. My wife and I are both vegetarian. When you go in, you can pretty immediately see the demographic...and it's not necessarily young vegetarian couples! It's a buzzy atmosphere with many older customers. We were served quickly so no complaints there. They also have a clearly labeled vegetarian menu. We ordered the cheese curds -- no complaints. For our mains, we ordered a mushroom burger and a pilaf dish (I think it was Hawaiian)? These were...fine. Mediocre, but serviceable. Our carnivore family didn't seem too impressed by their food either. I will say that the portions are very generous. They also have great senior deals. I won't be coming back, but this is a preference thing rather than a comment on quality, especially when so many great vegetarian options are available in Rochester.

The food was really good- I had the veggie pita wrap and my sister the BLT. And after there was…read moresome delicious ice cream!! There was a darling little outside seating area and the people were very nice. First time at Nelson's and I would return!

We recently took our annual trip down MN side and up Wisc side of the River. A stop here is a must…read more The maple nut ice cream is so very good - they don't make it, it's premium Kemps, but still. We usually buy cheese and New Glarius. The cheese has gotten outrageously expensive - $15 for 7-8 pieces of smoked string cheese, they are large, but wow. They check you out as fast as they can - the lines can be long. It's a good deli atmosphere.

What gem! Our first visit and we were very pleased. Omelette was well cooked and not greasy. My…read morefriend enjoyed the farm breakfast. Coffee roasted on site and my dark Brazilian was good. Give it a try.

Service was great. Atmosphere goods Food? Not so much. We won't be back. Bleck! Never again .read more

I had an outstanding experience!…read more Starter: Cherry Wood Bacon Wrapped Chicken Strips, this could have been a meal within itself! Entree: I substituted the NY with the Ribeye, with Creamy Blue Cheese and Panko Crust - came with a loaded baked potato, and green beans. The Ribeye was a fabulous cut, the best that I have had within the area and the green beans were fantastic! Service: Top Notch! Peyton was a phenomenal bartender and very attentive server. Bonus! They have Blanton's!

Revisited Piggy's after this week's change of owner. We didn't expect to walk in to such a drastic…read morechange. My husband and i went there specifically for prime ribs - celebratory dinner. We even checked their online menu and made reservations only to arrive with a whole new menu to look at. They're no longer serving prime or smoked back ribs. A lot of customers were disappointed when they were given the new menu. We stuck it out and got our usual appetizer (stuffed mushrooms - a lot meatier than before. No complaints!) My husband got the smoked sampler (pork chop, pulled pork and burnt ends) , that was alright. Sauce was a bit too sweet for us. Pork chop was cooked to perfection! Kudos to that! I got the crusted salmon - which was disappointing because it was over cooked and soggy with no seasoning. Our side veggies were under cooked and not seasoned at all. We did get the cheddar potatoe soup. It wasn't what it used to be - lacked cheddar so it was just more so potatoe soup. My waitress forgot my baked potatoe but i was too full from disappointment that i didn't bother to ask for it. Service was good. It was a steady crowd. Not too busy. Just wished the goodies from the old menu stayed.

Brisket is pot roast style: Sandwich - 3…read moreTacos - 4+ (dry slaw) Also had Mac and cheese: generous helping - 3.5 for taste; 5 for portion. Brisket is $30/lb but sandwich is $12 and 1/3 lb. Pork is $20/lb, $10 sandwich 1/3 lb. You do the math. Great service.

This was the worst BBQ I had in my entire life or even The fries were old and tasted microwaved or…read morecooked in old oil not sure . The bbq sauces were terrible. Best way describe them if you take an okay sauce and make it old and delude it with water and make old bbq water you will get the idea of what it tastes like. The brisket was lukewarm , old, not seasoned, bland and dry, no smoke ring. It was like all the flavour was sucked out of the meat. Bun was okay not stale at least. Cheese curds had gross batter and some were still frozen inside . We ate it because we were traveling and had no other choice but I'm helping next person out passing by to make their choices wisely. I wouldn't not recommend this place. As far as atmosphere, not friendly towards us but seems more friendly to table next us so probably picks and chooses his " politeness " and it was hotter than the sun in there . We had to wait for a while for our food, they were not very busy.

Now this was a hidden gem…read more Reminded me of Norms but with a little bit of Marie Calendar's added.. It was late and just got out of a cellular tower not to long after. I was dead beat and hungry. And of course, Yelp has not yet to fail. I order just a daily meal. Which was a burger, fries and a slice of pie! Banana cream pie to be exact and unfortunately, there is no picture of that pie. To tired and yeah..I kinda forgot..lol But it's such a cute restaurant. Even though I was the only one there. Hospitality' was great. Burger was really good and so were them fries..but the pie was the pleasure at the end.. ..Thank you Perkins Restaurant & Bakery..

Our server did a great job trying to cover in a restaurant that is seriously understaffed. However,…read morepaying $10 plus tax and tip for a small two egg omelette and an orange muffin is bizarre. Avoid the senior menu at all cost. Don't plan on returning.

I think a 3.5 star would have been what I would give if I could give a half star. First off, we…read morewalked in and got the last table. They were busy as it was a state wrestling weekend. Service was a bit slow and our kids kept asking when the food would get there. I had to keep reminding them they were busy. They stayed busy playing the free pacman game in the back. Love that it was free. The restaurant itself has so much more potential with the 80s vibe than what they had. It was a bit rundown but overall fun to tell my kids about. They had some where's Waldo prints in each booth and some 80s trivia cards. The food itself was average. Nothing spectacular but decent. I had the pancakes with the yogurt. Kids had waffles and bacon.

The atmosphere was amazing, wait staff was prompt and very friendly, and our food was amazing will…read moredefinitely have to go back in the future. Scott J.

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.

Well, drove 45 minutes to try Elsie's for Bargo Night. Even though it still says its happening…read moretonight... there were many disappointed people leaving, without a single apology or explanation as to why it was not. The young lady running the desk didn't even know what people were talking about. Refused to even eat there, and went next door. If you can't explain and apologize why an event you advertised isn't happening... you obviously don't care much about your customers.