What's not to like? Lu Lu Beans coffee shop in Willmar is one of the cutest coffee shops I've ever…read more"bean" to. Ha, ha. The small sign outside says "Welcome home friends" which hints at the overall atmosphere you'll experience at this popular Willmar coffee shop. Old guys with bald heads and white chin beards gather around a small table on the patio to sip coffee, discuss their golf game and gripe about the rising cost of home owners' insurance. Nearby, a couple of moms in yoga pants catch up before launching into their busy day. Inside, a 20-something works remotely at a table not much bigger than her laptop. And there's me. A not-so-young-anymore dad from the cities with nothing better to do than hunt for a good espresso and write wordy Yelp reviews. I ordered a daily brew, my usual, which was fine. TBH not any better than coffee out of my Keurig. They had an espresso category on their chalkboard menu but I didn't see that a simple cup of espresso was an option. I could be wro Nevertheless, it's the vibe of the place that makes Lu Lu's so special. Set in an old house? Gas station? Country store? I don't know, but I love the friendly, homey feel. The different rooms have your usual tables and chairs, but also comfy oversized chairs, couches and love seats. Want to work remotely? No problem- tables and chairs of all sizes. Want to hang out and chat with your bestie or curl up with your favorite book (or electronic device)? Check! Looking for a cozy patio surrounded by potted plants? Got you covered. (Literally, the patio is covered by a lattice pergola covered in vines that crest a nice shade on a sunny day). I also love that the walls are covered in employees' artwork. Some of it is even for sale. The decor is well curated country chic with lots of live plants, cute antiques and I feel like there's got to be a cat quietly snoozing the day away somewhere around here. (Probably not really, but it wouldn't surprise me to feel something furry brush up against my leg). Lu Lu Beans coffee shop is as if your oddly hip grandma was a tattooed, big city barista who decided to start a new life in Willmar after working for Martha Stewart. It's a good thing.

I was looking for a nice latte for my morning fix. Lu Lu beans was close to our hotel and I headed…read morethere. Such a cute place. It's a former home turned into a coffee shop. Intimate rooms allow you to enjoy your coffee or do some work. Many were sitting out on the patio enjoying lively conversation. Staff was very friendly. My latte was nice and hot and flavorful. I bought some beans and found they source their coffee from Uproasters in the Twin Cities area. Great stop.

Great lil drive through coffee spot! They even have cute lil chairs and tables outside if you want…read moreto sit with your drink and food! This is not the most RV friendly spot, but they are super nice if you walk through to order and grab your drink:) we got a cold pressed juice (which was delicious!) and a maple cold brew latte. The cold brew latte was an easy 10/10! The only downside is no inside with a bathroom, but there is a very nice gas station across the street!

Service was slow. Customer service was not great…read more 15m to get a cup of coffee? Not sure I'd stop again.

We had a really nice dinner here! Service was great and the food was delicious!! I highly recommend…read morethe caprese salad! Pasta was perfect and the cheesecake for dessert finished us off just right!

Cornfields. Farming…read more many lakes. all what comes to mind when i think of a small Minnesota town like Montevideo...minus on place with a HUGE reputation. Valentino's is a family owned & operated, fresh ingredient using, full bar serving, large group accommodating, home made recipe using, quaint & unique little gem found in this small town. My friends rehearsal dinner was held here the food was excellent [try the spaghetti with meat balls, homemade salad & wheat rolls!], the service was quick, efficient and friendly, while the decor made me feel like i had set foot into an authentic Italian restaurant! there wasn't a thing i didn't like about this place!

Great food and beer. The bread pudding was delicious. The…read morewaitstaff was great and gave good food suggestions.

The brewery is a modern building and was open and airy inside with a patio outside. Quite a bit of…read moreseating and a nice view of the lake at Robbin's Park. This is the best food so far on a trip from out of state. Each of our meals were very enjoyable and reasonably sized (although if you're pondering the Reuben 1/2 sandwich for $15, go for the whole for $19; it was really good and not that big so the second half would've been welcome). The beet salad looked delicious and was declared tasty. Nice to see a modern/current take on cuisine done well. The service was prompt and professional. Bathrooms were clean.

Family owned. Very friendly. A vast wide difference of flavors and assortment of toppings.read more

This cute sweet treat spot was a great stop on a warm evening. They have an extensive menu of food…read moreand ice cream desserts. Each day they have a special flavor. Today it was strawberry. I ordered a simple swirl on a sugar cone. It was delicious ice cream. Flavorful and sweet. The cone was not the usual flavor I expected and I didn't like it so I ended up throwing it out. Not terrible just maybe it was stale? I would recommend the place

Cute little ice cream stand that my mom has been coming to since she was a kid! But they have way…read moremore than ice cream - fried food, hot dogs, burgers, shakes, smoothies, slushes, etc. The girls working were very friendly. We ordered ice cream, onion rings, and mini corn dogs. The onion rings were average, but the corn dogs were delicious! You don't get very many though, so I'd suggest getting more than one order! This is definitely a good stop in the summer time, but they're open all year! Make sure to stop for some soft serve.

Great authentic Mexican food, highly recommended. Had the quesadilla with steak, yum.read more

Food here is fantastic. Reminds me of what I've had in southern California. I think the only…read moredownside is price, which is a little high for the area. Other than that well worth it.

We were camping in Redwood Falls and a friend's parents recommended coming here. When we pulled up…read morethe place was PACKED! I thought for sure they must have been hosting a wedding or something because I have no idea where all these people came from! There was a bit of a wait for a table.....and then more waiting for someone to take even a drink order. I actually had to go to the bar and request a server because it had been so long. And then once we ordered it took a long time for our pizzas to come out. In all we were there for FOUR hours which is a heck of a long time for pizza! The pizza was fine - they had a number of really interesting specialty pizzas (we had the Cubano, a supreme style and chicken bacon ranch). Unfortunately I think they were rushing things a bit as our crusts were under done and soggy. Despite a less than stellar first experience, I think I'd give them a second shot. They were obviously very busy and thus likely very popular. The place was cute and I imagine at the peak of summer the vineyard looks beautiful.

Everything we've ever had to eat or drink at Grandview Valley Winery has been Wonderful and their…read moreService is the Best!!!