Just visited La Crosse and figured I'd start my adventure with breakfast. Rosie's Café came highly recommended--and now I know why. It's the kind of place that doesn't just serve food, it serves belonging. The moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm "Good morning, hon!" and my friend had a coffee that could wake the dead (or at least a sleep-deprived newcomer). The décor is charmingly vintage, like your grandma's kitchen met a roadside diner and they decided to raise pancakes together. I ordered the chicken sandwich for breakfast! Don't judge it's a thing. because I didn't know what I was doing, and wow--turns out Rosie knows exactly what I needed. It wasn't fancy, but it was perfect. The staff made me feel like I'd been coming there for years. They joked, they chatted, they refilled my soda before I even realized I needed it. It was the kind of kindness that makes a city feel like home. Rosie's isn't just a café--it's a welcome mat with syrup on top. If you're new to La Crosse, start here. You'll leave full, caffeinated, and smiling. read more

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Cute little diner, located in the middle of a neighborhood. Heard nothing but good stuff and we had to stop in and try for ourselves. Service was great. Very kind and attentive staff. Food was quick, hot and delicious. I love that they have old trivia cards at the table to help kill time and helps you interact with your people vs being on your electronics. Hope to visit again. ***cash only but they do have an on- site ATM. read more

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A warm hello. My husband and I came at about 9 am and a lot of people came in after us!! So I could see that we chose the right place to eat! Delicious food!!! A lot of seating available. We will eat here again!!! read more

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It was a super packed Saturday morning (around 11am) but the service was still quick, friendly and the food was hot! We sat at the counter and Linda made sure we were well taken care of! I loved seeing how the waitresses helped each other out. They take cash only, and if you're unprepared, they have an ATM that charges a small fee. Here's the updated menu with the updated prices. read more

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We were looking for a good place to have breakfast and my SIL said we should go here. The atmosphere was awesome food wasn't bad. But the prices were a little out of wack breakfast for 4 at $75.00? Wow. A little onion in my hashbrowns $2.00. To me that's a little excessive read more

The food and service were great. Hot chocolate was delicious. The cinnamon rolls weren't our favorite as it was a lot of icing and we prefer cream cheese frosting. Would eat here again. read more

Great breakfast at a reasonable price! Service is always fast and servers are friendly. Food comes out hot. They have great breads, rolls and pies. It's small and a little dive but great old time ambience. They now have an outside patio for seating in the summer season that's very nice! read more

Probably the local's secret spot, so don't tell anyone about this review. One of the best breakfasts in La Crosse, WI. Everything comes out piping hot, we had a quiche, veggie omelet with ham and the biscuits & gravy. Food comes out very fast too! Staff was nice and attentive with a couple people always walking around to warm up your coffee and check on you. Booths are nicely decorated and feel private due to the plexiglass left over from Covid times. Would definitely eat here again to try additional menu items. read more

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I first discovered Rosie's on Yelp when In search of a breakfast place. We have eaten here twice now. Old school reminiscent of a small town cafe. Friendly wait staff, quick, and delicious. read more

Had an absolutely massive breakfast here with 4 friends. Great prices, cash only! The cinnamon rolls were gorgeous. Delicious coffee. Tiny diner vibes, so there was a bit of a wait for a group. The staff was on top of the refills and the tables were flipping quickly. read more

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There was a slight wait and the servers gave us coffee to enjoy as we waited outside. How great is that?! The skillets are very good and Wisconsin-sized. It's charming in a yard sale sort of way ツ read more

Very good place for breakfast, excellent food and service Breakfast Skillet's were amazing, if it's warm, you can sit Outside read more

Not sure what happened but the last two visits to Rosie's has left me less than satisfied. Let's start with what is still on point, like the service and ambiance. The folks who work there are kind, quick and efficient. We had breakfast on the last two occasions and the eggs had zero seasoning, the sausage wasn't browned well and the hash browns were bland. For three adults the check came to around forty dollars. I will be back because perhaps it was an off day for chef and Rosie's is just too special to write off! read more

First time coming here, right off the bat, we sat at the open booth, the seats were wet, and a huge puddle under the table. My husband ordered a milk with his breakfast, they never brought, our waters were never refilled along with my coffee. I ordered Eggs Benedict, the hollandaise sauce was vile. It was basically separated egg yolk boogers. Will not be returning. read more

I needed somewhere to stop for lunch on a road trip from Milwaukee to Minneapolis, and I am so glad I came across Rosie's Cafe. It had a very classic hometown diner feel. To me, it was a hidden gem, but in the hour I was there it seemed like some of the locals had the menu memorized and knew what they wanted within seconds of sitting down. After perusing their menu of excitingly low priced items, I landed on their BLT on white bread with a bowl of chili to start. It just sounded right! If I were to rewind and redo my order, I would have preferred that the bread not be toasted, as it did end up crumbling with every bite. Despite that, though, the sandwich was delicious! The bacon was thick cut, lettuce was crisp, and tomatoes were perfectly juicy. The bowl of chili was as warm and cozy as anticipated. If I ever find myself in La Crosse again, I would definitely make my way into Rosie's Cafe. One note is that they are cash only, so be prepared. read more

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My husband and I decided to have some sort of brunch type of thing today at Rosie's Cafe! We have been here a few times, it this is the first time I'm reviewing this place. Trying to play catch up, ya know?! Anyways, Rosie's is your typical hole in the wall type of place. Very narrow interior, with a few booths, a diner bar, and bigger group-like tables that are in the rear of the restaurant. The decor has that vintage vibe that I love! My husband had a cheese omelette with American cheeses and onions on the inside, hashbrowns, bacon, and toast in white bread. He enjoyed his meal except the toast, because the way he referenced it was that the roast was very light tasting in texture, almost like a diet or Keto type of bread. He did very much enjoy everything else. I had the chicken strips which they give you 3 big strips, a side of fries, and BBQ Sauce and Ranch for dipping. I very much enjoyed my meal. The chicken strips had a black peppery coating that I love and reminds me sort of how my mother seasons her fried chicken. The fries were piping hot and crispy, oh, and did I mention the chicken was crispy and hot too?! I love fresh food, and they didn't disappoint. I absolutely LOVED their Ranch. It was very tangy and homemade which I am gonna need that recipe! The BBQ Sauce I could pass on because it's pretty vinegary, and not my kind of thing as I like sauce more smoky and thicker, with a non-vinegar base. Overall, very good place to go! We were tired of some places being disappointing and felt like a waste of money. This place was money well spent, and everyone is always so friendly! If you visit La Crosse, go to Rosie's Cafe! Keep in mind, they close at 2pm daily! read more

Rosie's Cafe - Chicken Strips with Fries! - Diners Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Such a awesome little place wonderful people everyone was so friendly this place is very charming waitresses where awesome the hostesses was very friendly great menu parking was great read more

Very friendly and quick service. They don't take cards so bring cash. There is an atm but charges a fee. Food is good, typical diner food.

Service was very poor today. Waitresses were eating and ignoring all their tables. I and others had to and go to the cashier to ask for service. read more

Wonderful. Great food. Great service. Couldn't ask for more. Service is friendly and you feel like you are with family. read more

Rosie's Cafe - Christmas in August! - Diners Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Of course this place is both special and delicious! If you can get a seat at this popular spot- you'll enjoy for sure! Don't forget the cinnamon roll! read more

Great local secret. Prices are amazing and food is a plenty! Breakfast sandwich on croissant w/ thin crispy potatoes was delicious! And a cinnamon role for the road. Just perfect. Place is busy at peak times. So have patience. Enjoy! read more

Food was pretty good, prices were reasonable. Service was great and it has a very nice old school diner vibe.

Wonderful American Breakfast, super cute place inside. Service and food were wonderful. I would go back!

This place can be easily missed if you don't know it's there - but it's definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a cute mom + pop diner! The inside is TINY. We went on a Friday afternoon so it wasn't too busy, but I can imagine on the weekend it gets packed. So go early or be prepared to wait! I ordered the breakfast burrito with hash browns. It was HUGE! The thing kept me full for the entire day! It had veggies, bacon and sausage in it. The wrap was grilled which was a nice added touch. The hash browns weren't as crispy as I normally like them, but they were still good. I'm also sure they'd make them crispy if I asked! The service was fast and fabulous. The coffee was hot. Food was good (and cheap!!) Definitely recommend! read more

It's mediocre at best. I don't know how it's possible, but I received stale toast ithnmy breakfast havnt beennl backnl since. I live like 2 blocks away if you mess up toast it's probly the last time I'll go I understand messin some things up but, toast that's like level 1 read more

Food was kinda gross and the restaurant is small so we felt very crowded at our table.

Nice little cafe! I had an amazing veggie skillet hot and fresh with a sweet little take out kit on the side that included everything I needed for a meal in the go. The food was delicious and staff was friendly & all masked up! read more

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I love this place! Rosie's is the type of place that I would drive out of my way to go to. Our schedule this week only allows us time for one breakfast out and we certainly made the right choice going to Rosie's Cafe. When we walked in a lady welcomed us and said go ahead and sit anywhere you like.Once we sat down she quickly followed with some water and coffee. I had already done my research and knew what I was going to order for breakfast. My wife on the other hand tells me she is going to order oatmeal since we have been eating out a lot this week. I simply responded with oatmeal is only good in apple crisp and butterscotch cookies and you don't come to a place like this an order oatmeal. So she decided on an ordering an omelette with hash browns. That's my girl! I ordered their supreme potatoes which was sliced potatoes with onions, peppers, bacon, ham and all sorts of goodness. While we waited our server Sue who was working the dining area by herself must have called at least 3 customers by name and visited with them. Our wait was very short lived as our meals we brought out in what could not have been even 10 minutes. Being a fan of potatoes I went all in with my breakfast. My wife was a little more lady like with hers but that just means I would finish first then get to help her finish hers. Both our meals were served with homemade bread. Everything was excellent! I noticed a chalkboard inside that was congratulating Rosie's on 33 years. That's a long time to be in the restaurant business, especially a hometown local restaurant. This is clearly a place the locals come to as it was busy when we arrived and was still busy when we were leaving. The food is homemade, the service is excellent, and both our bill was just over $15. I would love to come here again for breakfast! read more

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Had an omelette; to go. It was ready when we were told it would be and, even after sitting for a few minutes while we drove home, it was still warm and delicious. We would definitely eat there again. read more

Absolutely lovely place to eat with great food and wonderful service! The cinnamon roll, coffee, veggie scramble and omelets were delicious. Definitely worth a stop and cute picnic tables outside! read more

We did our research to find this one. A very cool little small town cafe with great food and great service. My wife liked her salad and I loved my sausage skillet. Large portions and good prices. Glad we found it. read more

In town for business and love looking for hidden gems for breakfast or dinner...found one. Service was spot on, friendly "Cheers" atmosphere and the food hit the spot! read more

I work at Rosie's. We have tried to get our information corrected on all online sites. The Facebook page and menu that Google has for us is incorrect. Our Facebook page is Rosie's Cafe Inc. The menu that is posted on google/many online sites is over 10 years old. There are pictures of our new menu attached. We do curbside, take out, and dine in. We take cash, local check with id, or credit/debit cards. Sorry we do not do delivery or delivery services. We would love to see you, stop on in and say hello! We are open 6am-2pm Mon-Fri and 7-1 Sat/Sun. read more

Rosie's Cafe - This is our latest breakfast menu/prices - Diners Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

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Decided to try this for breakfast after reading all of the fantastic reviews. We were not disappointed. Definitely a small town feel, with a long line, but we were able to get seated right away at the counter. My husband had the eggs Benedict, I had French toast and bacon, and my son had the largest breakfast burrito that we had ever seen. The food was fantastic and the service was wonderful. Definitely recommend! read more

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Food and service was excellent also had a friendly atmosphere very quick with my order

Driving back to LaCrosse Airport from Fort McCoy, and wanted a hot breakfast. Fired up Yelp and Rosie's Cafe was on the way. Street parking and a lot nearby. This was a weekday, so no line. Imagine it gets busy on the weekends. Very cozy neighborhood joint. I ordered the ham steak, eggs, and home fries plus toast. It was soon delivered, and it was what I hoped for. A big meal, it tasted as good as it smelled and looked! Price with coffee was about $11 plus tip, not bad. Look forward to trying some other items on their menu. Will definitely repeat whenever my travels bring me back to the LaCrosse area, recommend! read more

Rosie's Cafe - Ham, 2 eggs, home fries, with toast - $6.99 - Diners Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

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Local and wonderful. The wait staff are great. Delicious food and reasonable prices !

It looked tiny from the outside but it was comfy and welcoming inside. Great service and the best Reuben sandwich I ever had. We wanted to go back for breakfast but ran out of time during our stay in LaCrosse. We'll definitely be back on our next trip there. Yum! read more

Great atmosphere, "sassy" waitress, and pretty good food! Only complaint is the homemade biscuits weren't very soft, but that's just personal preference. Would definitely go there again! read more

Rosie's Cafe - Diners Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin