Great coffee and choices. Prices were very reasonable. Owner was very kind, engaging, and…read moreknowledgeable. Convenient meeting location for outstate and metro team meeting. Highly recommend. When you go, ask about Winni :)

From the owner: Located in the heart of southern Minnesota, we take pride in roasting our coffee beans right…read moreon-site, ensuring every cup is bursting with freshness and flavor. But that's not all! With over 30+ syrup flavors to choose from, our beverages are as diverse as they are delicious. Whether you're craving coffee, tea, or a non-caffeinated option, we've got you covered. Pair your drink with one of our scrumptious bagels, scones, or croissants, and you've got the perfect pick-me-up any time of day. Plus, our friendly and accommodating staff is always here to brighten your day with a smile.

This is a great bistro. The calamari are lightly breaded with great lemon flavor. I was worried it…read moremight have too much shrimp but it was very much calamari. I will be craving this calamari! We have tried various birria tortas. The bread is wonderful. Nice and soft. The meat if tender, flavorful, and plentiful! The consommé is flavorful, not the best, but very good. Also enjoyed the house white wine. It was a prior McDonald's and the ambience could be improved. My impression could be a little negative because two women were on a FaceTime with a friend on speaker and screaming into the phone. Very annoying but obviously nothing to take away from the great food.

We had seen The Belle's Bistro every time we went to the grocery store in Belle Plaine and always…read morewondered what the food was like. Last night, we happened to be in the area and wanted dinner, so we decided to pop in and see what it was about. It was GREAT. It's hard to believe that the building is a former McDonald's - you walk in and there are white linen tablecloths, fine glassware, candles, and little flower vases. It is definitely a fine dining experience. And then we had the food. My husband had the Smoky Porkchop with the citrus rice. The pork chop was perfectly cooked and the citrus rice was incredibly tasty (I stole a mouthful!). I had the chimichurri steak with the garlic mashed potatoes. The chimichurri is a little sweeter than a traditional Argentine chimichurri, but that was a good thing. It was different and unexpected, but it completely worked. Service was attentive and our waiter was very good. It is a family-owned business, and it's great to see the generations working together to make the restaurant run. Thank you to The Belle's Bistro for a wonderful weeknight dinner. We will be back for date night!

If you are in the area, definitely give this place a chance! I was working and just happened to see…read morethis place! This is a small and cozy little spot tucked in Belle Plaine. There is plenty of street parking out front and around the building. We were greeted right away when we walked! The gentleman that helped us was so friendly! The service here was personable and gave small town vibes! So sweet! I would come back based solely on the service! I got a strawberry bubble tea and doughnut! Both were absolutely DELICIOUS!! I have tried tons of bubble tea places in the cities and this gives them all a run for their money! It was perfectly sweet and creamy! The pearls were also the PERFECT consistency. The doughnut was fluffy and fresh tasting! The frosting was also very tasty and was not overwhelming! I will definitely be back when I am in the area!!

Breakfast (Sammy breakfast croissant is great. I love their…read morepho and Phu bowls. They have a spring roll. That is so fresh and yummy. Love the dipping sauce.

A fun gem for a quick dinner when we into town for the evening. Cozy dining area with an open front…read moreto let in the beautiful evening air. The service was cheerful and helpful offering tastes and giving suggestions. The lemonade was incredible. I highly recommend adding bourbon. The chip dip was a little bland. Very sour cream forward. The margarita pizza and spinach artichoke pizzas were both very similar, mostly cheese with little other flavor. The Hawaiian was standout. Great Smokey flavor with wonderful sweet and tangy bbq.

Great service and good beer on a beautiful day. Very nice inside, spacious and clean. Service was…read morefantastic!

We visit here often the service is always welcoming, helpful and attentive. The food was quick and…read morevery tasty. The menu has a variety of options and weekly specials. The ambiance is exactly what you would expect in a small town dinner.

The coffee is smooth and fresh! The ambiance is of a typical diner. The staff were friendly. The…read morefood was so flavorful!

The next gen Cenex store is here. With all the competition for gas Cenex is moving into the metro…read moreslowly and carefully but trying to keep their down home just folks image. The newest pumps now have chip technology which is a blessing for blocking credit card skimmers. This particular location near Hwy 169 is spacious and spectacularly clean with a large convenience store. The outdoor lighting is brighter than a 1980 discount store. But hey it's just a gas station and I'm not sure what the latest term is for these large well lit islands along the highway where you can buy fresh roasted coffee, near gourmet food along with the old stand by jerky.

This is the second time I have gotten home and realized the milk I had purchased was well beyond…read morethe expiration date. 9 days beyond to be exact.

If you are ever nearby, this place is a must stop. If you are not even nearby, this is a…read moredestination place! If you have ever thought of a sugary item or looking for something nostalgic from the past, they will have it here. Prices are super reasonable. Ample parking. Service was friendly. Plenty of items to peruse. Give yourself a very minimum of 1 hour as there is just a lot going on inside to miss out on.

We haven't been here in a few years, mainly because they don't have reminders popping up on…read moreFacebook and we just forget. Still the same amazing selection of pop - try Earp's Sarsaparilla. They also have an amazing amount of candy, puzzles, gifts, apple baked goods, etc... My favorite candy as a child was Broadway licorice and they have that. Only cash and checks are accepted but they have several ATMs. It can be very busy here but there are several check out lanes and lots of parking.

Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest was a fun little fall outing. It wasn't very crowded when we stopped…read moreby, and even though a few of the shops were closed, there was still enough to do to keep us satisfied. The haunted house was pretty nice, just spooky enough to make it fun without being over the top. They have a lot of activities for kids, from the corn maze to the pumpkin patch and farm animals that everyone seemed to enjoy. The donuts and adult drinks in the Country Store were wonderful. They also have a good selection of other snacks and local goodies worth checking out. Mary in the Country Store was great, friendly, helpful, and made sure we had everything we needed. My wife and I will definitely be back again, and next time we'll bring our nieces and nephews so they can join in on the fun.

My sister wanted to check this orchard out. Seems like most orchards are charging around $20 to get…read morein. The thing is it's 3 adults & 1 child, paying $80 to get in to watch 1 child play is not worth it imo. Most of the activities are geared towards younger kids. They do have a free area in the common area. There's a smaller sweets store, bar & gift shop/cafe. All of it was pretty underwhelming. The sweet shop hardly had anything but caramel apples and few stuffed animals. It's still pretty early in the season so it's weird to see the space so empty same with the other shop/cafe. Not much going on. The cafe where you order food was odd looking. Like a counter in the back of a warehouse vibes. Floor was messy and just didn't look like somewhere you should eat out off. I got in like to grab a cider flight. There was one person working the bar but it was basic pours. The line stayed consistently busy. By time I got to the front ~15 min of waiting I was told they were out of the cups they needed for the flights so he told me he would flag me when they restocked them. I came back about 10 min later and they were restocking cups and the line was still consistently long. Never was flagged down and ended up waiting another 10 or so minutes in line. When I got to the front they were having issues with the payment system. Just wasn't my luck. I did end up getting my flight, 4 ciders, pretty good but I'm generally over the experience. I also got a cider float w/ a donut. I guess because they were so busy despite the menu saying one thing (that you can choose the cider flavor) they used a basic cider for all of them. It was decent. Overall not a place I would I'd want to adventure that far out for.

In the event someone reads this, please STOP turn around and leave. NEVER buy a single item from…read morethis place. I bought a bottle of Bailey's Irish Cream for coffee a while back and after I got home I noticed there's a "Best Taste By Date" that was 4 YEARS older than the current day! Those dates are typically a decent length of time to begin with so this could have been made when break dancing was still hip. The problem I have is when I asked to exchange my unopened bottle for a newer bottle the owner wouldn't let me and got rather snippy about it. I looked and found that ALL of his Baileys was old. Any place that doens't care about the customer like this doesn't get my money. Nuff Said.

This was my first time coming here and my cousins told me this place was just remodeled. It looked…read moreclean and fancy! There was more seating than it looked from the front. I was told that they only had burgers and that I wouldn't be able to find something here (since I don't eat beef/ pork)... I DID! They had a chicken or a fish sandwich. I had the chicken sandwich. Prices are reasonable and I was told they now make their buns from scratch!! They tasted fresh! Was it my favorite grilled chicken sandwich ever? No, but I was so happy they had one! I love love love the pickles on the counters and tables for you to add to your burgers. I am a pickle lover and yes, I added pickles to my chicken sandwich! Also, Get onion rings!!! I am still fantasizing about them! So crispy and seasoned to perfection. Drooling right now. Overall, they are a well oiled machine. We were in there after a funeral and only 2 people working. We were able to get served and one cooked everything. My family is large and we packed the place. They did amazing! Thanks again for the chicken sandwich, the pickles and the amazing onion rings!!! Oh yes... and 1919 rootbeer on tap! Win! You can also get a Heggie's, but with their burgers... get one or two of those instead!

If you are looking for a local, "dive" type bar with cold beer and a pretty tasty, cheap burger,…read moreSparetime is a pretty safe bet. I specifically made a visit after reading some reviews on their burger. This simple bar burger comes on a nice soft bun and topped with melty cheese. The bar top and tables throughout all have bins of pickles to add, which is think is awesome. The burger was decent but for the ridiculously cheap price it was excellent. The crinkle fries were perfectly fried. This burger would be a show stopper if they didn't use a frozen patty. It is a small town, local bar and they are keeping cost down and I appreciate that. I don't know if it makes sense to charge a buck or two more and use fresh ground??? I really enjoyed the space and the feel of the bar. The staff were friendly considering I was an out of towner.