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    The Raw Deal

    4.5 (55 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    THE RAW DEAL ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for working

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    Tag along bar ($3), vegan by default. Superb. Not too sweet. Rich. Fresh.
    Kedar D.

    Thirteen years after my first review of The Raw Deal, I'm adding a star and making it a rare 5-star winner in my book. It's an unusual place, serving uncommon foods, in a lovely space and has somehow kept going for well over a decade. You wouldn't expect to find a mostly-raw vegan coffee shop in a small town in northern Wisconsin (about 1 hour and 15 minutes east of the Twin Cities). The shop itself is in a beautiful Victorian building with high ceilings and lots of character. I usually stop by on my way to/fro Chicago and Minneapolis. Most of the desserts are excellent, though occasionally you get a dud. The last time I visited, the chocolate chip cookie ($2.50) was terrible, with a weird, hard-to-describe flavor. It wasn't a raw cookie; it was baked. The pecan bar ($6) tasted okay, but definitely had a raw flavor to it. I loved the rich and delicious sunflower butter cup ($3) and superb, lightly sweet tag along bar ($3). It's amazing to me how they can make such sophisticated desserts and charge so little. Their coffee drinks are good and you can also get loose-leaf tea. Stop by The Raw Deal for something special.

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    Alex C.

    If your in Menomonie and want something local...this is THE spot! Their espresso is fantastic and their food is also. Everything is raw not baked which is super cool to begin with. They also have beer and kombucha on tap if that's what your feeling. Stop in and hang out for awhile. You won't be disappointed!

    From left to right: iced Americano, iced butterscotch latte, hot white chocolate mocha with raspberry, hot butterscotch latte

    Beautiful older building! So much seating and even some lounging spots. Would definitely recommend. Have a lot of flavors and wonderful classic espresso taste. Staff was amazing and we really enjoyed our experience here. Great coffee at a great price!

    Brown sugar sage latte + juice shot
    Tiffany W.

    I went to college in Menomonie and I usually return to campus once a year. When I return, this is a must stop on my list due to the pretty ambiance, open floor plan, upstairs seating, cozy couches, big bathrooms, sporadic farmers markets (check out their social media pages for dates) friendly staff and an overall feeling of warmth. This is a great place to journal, meditate, read, gather with a friend and the food and drinks are top notch. I recommend dining in to get the full experience but I also highly recommend taking home a few of their cooked meals/ treats (IE: peanut butter ball, slice of vegan cake or a burrito wrap) in the fridge section as you leave. If you enjoy coffee shops, this is a must see! Don't leave without getting a fresh pressed juice shot. So easy and fulfilling not to mention good for you! Note: this is not a restaurant. It's mostly drinks. The drinks are top notch, unique, and made with love.

    They will force them to eat canned spinach, the horror!
    Kristina K.

    The atmosphere of this coffee shop is by far and a way the biggest asset. This is an absolutely gorgeous location with high vaulted ceilings, twinkling lights, vintage furniture, local art, and more! The space itself is Instagram worthy. The food is pretty lackluster and in some respects even subpar. However, they do offer gluten free and vegan options which is nice. The coffee is decent and they seem to know what they are doing. The baristas are pretty friendly too! They will work with you to find exactly what you are craving. They appear to be very environmentally friendly and use biodegradable to go wear (I believe made from cornstarch) and provide labeled bins for all your waste. They make sure to have signs everywhere letting you know all about it, which I greatly appreciate! In summary, this is a beautiful spot to sip on some coffee and get some work done. The food is there if you get famished and feel too lazy to go elsewhere for it. ;)

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    6 months ago

    They make a great banana strawberry smoothie. You can have packages sent from UPS or fed ex. The staff are amicable. Coffee also great.

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    8 months ago

    Cheap, good, amazing kombucha and hand pressed juices. I love to come here for their Yerba Mate with peach

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    Great little BIG place for work, friends or just quiet time. Coffee is excellent. And the juices are too.

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    Top of the list to visit when I'm in town. Cool place, good options for coffee, drinks, food. What more is there?

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    Not for people who aren't college students or vegans. coffee was only okay. The redemption comes from the service, which was fantastic.

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    Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery-Menomonie

    Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery-Menomonie

    4.8
    (22 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    It was an awesome experience. Being from RI - if I was going to Minnesota then I was definitely…read moregoing over the border for some cheese curds. Even brought some home! The fried cheese curds were divine. We bought take and bake pizza and we all agreed it was the best take and bake pizza we've ever had. I think you must visit here if in the area!

    I live in southeastern Wisconsin, and there are numerous restaurants that serve deep fried…read moreEllsworth Cheese Curds. I have always wanted to stop at the actual creamery to check it out. They have lots of different Ellsworth cheese products, along with a bunch of other Wisconsin made items. We were on our way home from Thanksgiving in Minneapolis. The snow was coming down, and we decided to take a break and grab some lunch. Perfect timing to stop in at the creamery and try one of their famous grilled cheese curd sandwiches. It was noon and a few other people had the same idea. The several staff members we interacted with were all friendly and helpful. I got the sandwich and my wife got the Hot Chicken Tortilla soup. Both were very good. The bread was a thicker Texas toast and nicely grilled. The cheese curds had been melted, but you could still make out the curd shapes. There was a small amount of BBQ sauce that gave it a bit of a tangy flavor. I would have liked a bit more of that. Next time, I would like to get there earlier to check out the actual curd and cheese making process.

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    Star Cup

    Star Cup

    4.5
    (17 reviews)
    25.0 mi

    Review Visit: November 13th, 2024…read more A little star power in your boba. Wandering around Eau Claire, visiting store after store and sculpture after sculptre got me a bit thirsty. While we were wandering around Oakwood Mall, we swung by the food court just to see what the options were. I spied a boba place as we looked around. Tim talked about how Rocky Rococo has weird pizza slices. I said if he's getting food, I'm going to grab some boba... so that's what we did. I always find boba menus confusing. After having been to a handful, each one does their menu a bit different so it took me a little bit to parse what I wanted. The lady behind the counter was super friendly and super patient while I decided on the black tea oreo boba with tapioca pearls in it. She was able to whip up the drink in just a few minutes and then I made my way back to where Tim was scarfing down his strange pizza slice and breadsticks. I stabbed the straw through the seal and started sipping... and what a sip it was. While I was hesitant on what I ordered, it was delicious and just what I needed to recharge my battery. Each sip was better than the last. While I was waiting for my drink to be made, I noticed on the side menu an option for a Royal Black Milk Tea. When I come back in 2025, that is going to be my choice of drink. The oreo drink was dang good but this sounds more like my kind of jam. There is also a Star Cup in the downtown area that I hope to visit next time.

    Love the flavors here. Glad it's an option in the area. Usually I'll get a black milk tea with some…read moreflavor or another, and the popping boba.

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