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    Rosie's Cafe

    4.4 (101 reviews)
    InexpensiveDiners, Cafes, American
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Breakfast!!!

    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!!!

    Pancakes and scrambled eggs

    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.

    Front window booth.
    Hector B.

    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.

    Classic Omelette
    Kathleen K.

    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.

    Han J.

    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.

    Chicken Strips with Fries!
    Damian C.

    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!

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    11 years ago

    This place has your typical diner food. Nothing special, but consistently good for the price. The wait staff are friendly.

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    10 years ago

    Go where the locals go. Worth the drive from downtown. It cannot be more genuine American than this.

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    10 years ago

    Best Breakfast and lunch place in town. This is where the locals go. Wonderful, fun people working there too!

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    13 years ago

    This is the original American diner. The food isn't outstanding but it is as Midwest blue collar as it gets and the price is right.

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    13 years ago

    My favorite local breakfast spot. The staff is real nice and my food is always good. I recommend the sunrise breakfast sandwich.

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    4.8
    (71 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Second time here and it blew us away even more!…read more We have gotten the BLTT, Prosciutto de Parma, and the Spicy Italian. All were some of best sandwiches I've had. The BLTT was our favorite of the three, but all blew us away! Scallion potato salad is great too. I love that the meat is local and so much of their sauces and everything are homemade which we always appreciate. Service is always friendly and restaurant is always clean. Fun to browse their unique and local grocery items while you're waiting for your food. They also have some good Happy Hour deals! For special dietary needs: they have gluten free bread and you can make any sandwich into a salad (for keto, gf, etc).

    This spot basically checks all the boxes: good, reasonably priced sandwiches, great service and…read moresuper cute vibes. The interior is well designed, and the outdoor seating is pleasant. We ordered the BLTT and prosciutto parma. Both were solid, but we preferred the BLTT. The sandwiches are well constructed -- would be good picnic sandwiches! I enjoyed the bread -- it has integrity without being too hard to bite through. The BLTT is an elevated BLT with turkey, and the basil mayo and saba (which I believe adds a sweetness) are a nice touch. I loved that they didn't skimp on the prosciutto in the prosciutto parma, and the sharp tanginess from the slaw was a nice contrast to the fatty prosciutto and ricotta -- though some bites were just a bit too acidic, making the BLTT our preference. All the ingredients tasted high quality and well thought out. The BLTT was $12 and the prosciutto parma was $13, which might be on the higher end for sandwiches but not unreasonable for a meal, especially considering how good the ingredients are, in my opinion. I'd definitely return to try their other options, too!

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    Hungry Peddler

    3.9
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    im not the type to complain, but.... lunch time experience,, Lasagna was actually cool in the…read morecenter ,,,, the veggies in my Garlic Butter Vermicelli Pasta with veggies and grilled chicken tasted terrible like they came from frozen plastic bag and my whole plate was not served hot,, the grilled chicken tasted good,, .. the garlic bread is dipped/submerged in butter,(just way to much garlic butter) the fish sandwich was just a piece of fish on a piece of bread and a small condiment container of tarter sauce our previous visit wasnt anything to brag about either.. sorry, but most likely wont be back ,, visits in the past were pleasant, something has changed , maybe something to do with the addition , cooks ??

    Quaint and delicious while also being very decently priced! $7 alcoholic drinks is always a win for…read moreme. The bartender was super nice and had great suggestions. I ordered the ribeye since it came with a soup or salad ANNNNDDD potatoes or veggies. I opted for the French onion soup and some veggies. Holy moly, the cheese on that soup is no joke! It was a delicious soup but it did lack in onions (maybe because it was a small bowl that none got scooped up into it?). I ordered my ribeye medium rare and it came a perfect medium rare. The ribeye itself was of the thinner variety so don't expect a thick steakhouse ribeye. It was still really good though especially because it was so much food for under $30! The turtle cheesecake was TO DIE FOR! Ughhhh I'm a sucker for some caramel and chocolate in a cheesecake. I wish I lived here because I would be a regular for sure.

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