Friendly smiling employees, delicious food, wonderful coffee, comfortable dining, games to play,…read moreoverstuffed chairs for reading and resting, pleasant patio for outdoor ambiance. Can't be happier.

Nice little cafe. The walnut salad was nice. Coffee met expectations and pastries were decent…read more Plenty of nice indoor seating and a very nice outdoor seating area.

We were not aware of this bakery until we spoke with a local resident. WOW! seriously! We were…read morestaying at the Treasure Island Resort and made a day trip to Red Wing. So happy that this bakery made our Red Wing experience ever more special. The donuts and pastries were amazing. Maybe some of the best donuts ever. The fresh breads we purchased were also amazing. If you are in Red Wing you have to make this bakery one of your stops.

The donuts are so amazing! Fresh made each day, they are soft and full of flavors. Their filled…read moredonuts are filled to the brim. The bakery staff are friendly and even though there is often a long line, they get you through it so quickly. The prices are a little on the high side but it is a treat to visit and worth the splurge. Go earlier in the day for the most choices. The decor is so fun and full of town history including benches from Red Wing pottery, old shops from town, and even old bakery equipment. They also have a small deli that has more lunch choices and a coffee shop with gourmet options or just a simple cup of self-serve coffee with about a dozen flavor options. It is a wonderful place to sit around and visit while enjoying your sweet treats. We stop almost every time we are in town and even make the trip on some lazy Saturday mornings from the Cities, They have won many awards and one trip will explain why. If you haven't been there yet, give it a try!

Very cute coffee shop in downtown, close to many business and the water. We stopped in on a…read moreSaturday morning, and though the place was busy, the line moved fast. My husband ordered a coffee, and he really enjoyed it, and we also got two pastries made by nearby Hanisch Bakery. They were delicious and fresh. We sat in the shop to eat. It was a pleasant environment for chatting, and the eclectic decor was a source of constant fascination for me. We'd definitely stop in here again when in the area!

This is one of the cutest coffeehouses we've been to! The ambience is super cozy, inviting and…read morewarm. The coffeehouse extends to the back room where there are additional seating areas and the decor is so beautiful! It's so Instagram-gram ready and there's a spot designated for the perfect selfie! Of course, the coffee is also wonderful and the service is friendly! Definitely will stop by again!

Food was decent. Prices were unbelievable. The cafe has the vibe of small town charm. The service…read morewas amazing. Seat yourselves and enjoy the meals.

Nice breakfast and friendly staff ...................... ............ …read more.................. .......................... Dickey Brix

Don't skip this adorable spot for breakfast, lunch, or just a great coffee…read more Everything and everyone in this restaurant is so welcoming and enjoyable. This carries over to the food that they serve. Fantastic omelettes with a great choice of sides. I always appreciate fresh fruit as a side with my breakfast. A Denver omelette is my favorite and they make a good one. The breakfast sandwich is also terrific. The grilled biscuit is so good. If you're in Lake City don't skip this amazing little spot. P.S. They have an amazing little patio that is dog friendly and they will be happy to get you a pup cup if you ask.

We walked along the river to have breakfast here. The inside of the cafe is very cute (and…read moreair-conditioned) and we placed our order at the counter. My husband got a breakfast sandwich with sausage and I tried the yogurt with strawberry sauce. We both enjoyed our breakfasts and also tried iced lattes. We ate on the patio out front and they brought the food to us and checked to make sure everything was good.

I been enjoying this restaurant for decades. It's old school real small town cafe. This visit I had…read morebiscuits and gravy, it came with two pork sausage patties too! Wow! Just right. If you want to experience a small town cafe with great food that the locals frequent, stop on in here. Good food, great prices, an atmosphere you will not get at a franchise.

We arrived with the lunch rush on the first Friday after the start of Lent. Like most everyone…read moreelse, we were there for the All You Can Eat fish fry. The two of us opted for the grandest option of All You Can Eat, which included a choice of potato, shrimp, and the salad bar. The salad bar area is small and rather crammed to the side of a back dining room, but it absolutely delighted me. There were rolls and butter pats, and a whole array of salads that felt like the same mix you'd find at a great Midwest potluck. I sampled several, but I absolutely LOVED the broccoli bacon salad and the Snickers salad! My husband opted for the simple lettuce salad with croutons. Service was consistently slow during our visit, just as a matter of timing--they looked short-staffed during the lunch rush, and the workers were being run off their feet! They were moving nonstop. I had broiled fish with shrimp and a baked potato. Perfectly cooked, flavorful fish. I loved the breading on the shrimp. I had butter and sour cream along with my potato. I didn't get seconds. My husband had the standard fried fish, shrimp, and fries, and really enjoyed them, and he did request a few more pieces of fish. They came out, piping hot. I want to come back here sometime and try the pie!

Wonderful Food, Friendly & Attentive Staff/Owners, Great Dining Room, Great Experience…read more We were greeted at the curb before we could even enter. Nice! All of the above apply, and I could go on further. If this fits your budget, just book a reservation and treat yourself.

Drove an hour to this supposedly special restaurant for our anniversary for their bbq rib special…read more Our entire experience was poor starting 5 minutes before our reservation time. We arrived 5 minutes early for our 5:00pm reservation and were told we needed to wait outside because they were having a meeting (it was 94 degrees outside). We then waited until 5:03pm when we were finally let in (now we are sweating profusely). Btw, when we were walking up they had just let others in and they were seated when we entered. Bad start, but we were hopeful our meal would be great. We were seated at the bar (per our reservation) and were handed one menu for the two of us. Our primary server was the bartender, who was quite kind but was in a tough spot with the owner watching her every move and ridiculing her right in front of us. They had no greens on their limited menu so we asked if they had any sort of side salad, but were ignored. We also asked if the ribs came with a vegetable; the owner did not know and said she would check with the chef. She never returned with an answer. The soup was good, the rest was below average. We ordered the focaccia which came in a brown paper bag and stapled?? The rib plate contained 3 ribs (which were dry, not very big and had little sauce). The ribs came with wasabi mashed potatoes, but there was no wasabi flavor to be found. If you are going to have a limited menu with one item, it better be really good - it was not. The owner made it a habit of asking everyone how their food was and before you could answer she would answer "yummy?" for you. Not only annoying, but it was obvious she did not really want to know. We almost felt like our presence was an inconvenience to the owner. Needless to say, we will not be back, nor will our dozens of friends who will hear about our experience. It was very disappointing!!

Was running around and was getting home too late to start dinner so I came here quick for the…read moredinner special and boy was it a great decision! The ribs were literally falling off the bone. So tender and flavorful ! Service was quick but still friendly and it was a packed house. Will need to come back more often.

I had heard many raves about Area 57 catering when we contacted them to cater a family gathering at…read moreHolden Community Park. Start to finish, everything was simply excellent. Nicole put together a lunch menu, with many great, tasty options, that included a charcuterie snack cup. Every detail was handled, from flower vases with Norwegian colors, to table covers, utensils, plates, bowls and cups. From set-up to clean-up, everything went like clockwork. Slam dunk five-star catering!

What a cute place, and what fantastic food. Everything in the bakery case looked amazing and tasted…read morejust as good. I got the potato ham soup and a ham and cheese croissant. The soup was so good that my mom immediately got up from the table and get herself a cup. That good! And the ham and cheese croissant was fire. Crispy, flaky, and delicious. My sister loved her egg salad sandwich too. Finally, the people were very friendly and helpful.

It seems like a regular crowd here with familiar faces. It's nice to have a place in town with…read moretreats to satisfy my sweet tooth. I've seen the workers there before so I'm pretty sure they work hard and have to get up early. They have friendly service with fair prices and a variety to pick from so would go back some time. Recommend. Five stars.

My wife and I stopped here after viewing dozens of eagles at Coville Park, just outside of Red…read moreWing. The place we were going to go was closed, so we crossed the street to find the Red Wing Café. This is one of those places that you discover by happy accident and are thrilled that luck made it possible. It's also one of those places that I wished was in MY neighborhood in Minneapolis so I could be a regular. The place was warm and cozy, even in February. Although it was packed, we scored a table. It has all day breakfasts and my wife ordered the pecan Belgian waffle. I was more than amazed that it was served with a bottle of pure maple syrup from a place in nearby Wisconsin. Real maple syrup is usually an upcharge in most restaurants these days. It was all the crispy and gooey goodness that you could hope for. All of the breakfasts at the tables around us looked great, so I started to regret my choice of the hot turkey sandwich I ordered with fries (as a substitute for the mashed potatoes). My regret turned to joy because this was one of the best hot turkey sandwiches I've had, and believe me, I've had many! The turkey slices was thickly carved, juicy, and fresh. The gravy, which is usually the downfall, was absolutely wonderful. Not too salty and perfectly flavored. My mouth is watering as I'm typing this! The fries were hot and crispy. Even the coffee was great. I know where we are eating the next time we visit Red Wing.

I'm always fair in my reviews, but... WOW. I'm still laughing at how unbelievably awful this…read moreexperience was. We decided to stop in for a late lunch and try somewhere new. I ordered the French toast. It arrived barely warm, and after almost finishing the first slice... I found a hair. The other meal went like this: "I'll have the soup, salad, and bread." "What kind of soup?" we asked. "The soup of the day," the server replied. We looked at each other and thought, Okay... surprise soup. "So what are the bread choices?" (Thinking breadsticks, garlic toast, something...) "It's like toast." "Okay... wheat toast then." The meal arrived: Soup was cold and looked like Campbell's Chunky Soup. Salad was warm, consisting of iceberg lettuce and a quarter slice of tomato. Wheat toast was cold. Crackers were stale. Needless to say, neither of us finished our meals. I politely pointed out the hair to the server. Her response? "Oh... do you want me to have them make another one?" Ummm... no. Then came the bill: about $24. Nothing was taken off. No discount. No real apology until I mentioned paying full price for a meal with a hair in it. Then, to top it all off, they asked if we wanted a to-go box. For what,, the hair!! At that point, all we could do was laugh. It was honestly one of the most unbelievable dining experiences I've ever had.