Just visited La Crosse and figured I'd start my adventure with breakfast. Rosie's Café came highly…read morerecommended--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.

Cute little diner, located in the middle of a neighborhood. Heard nothing but good stuff and we had…read moreto 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.

Recommends by Bfs parents…read more Local spot Cajun I really enjoyed the ambiance of this place, old billboards surrounding the place Great waitress Recommend some local beer And the cheese curds were the best! Only in Wisconsin!

Bloody Mary 8 out of 10 - ask for spice if you like it with a bit of a kick, but it was smooth and…read morecame with a Schitty Lite lager chaser Service 9 out of 10 - pretty nice considering we were a large group that ascended upon them Wings 7.5 out of 10 Ambiance 10 out of 10, very large inviting bar with comfortable stools, returning tonight to check out the 2nd floor Starlite Lounge

We are SO incredibly sad to hear this fine establishment will be closing its doors this coming…read moreMarch. While not always on the menu, ask for a raspberry lemon drop and you won't regret it. The BEST one I've ever had. I will be begging the bartenders to teach me their ways before they close their doors. This is our top choice in town to celebrate accomplishments and achievements. The tavern and patio offer a more casual ambiance, while the restaurant itself is chic and has an element of more formality. The staff is always ALWAYS incredible and thoughtful. The food is always on point, interesting, and flavorful. This place will be well-missed come March, but I know I will be back here plenty in the mean time to get my fill and and support this staff before then.

The Waterfront is truly a very special restaurant. We were in the area and were so in love with how…read morebeautiful it was along the Mississippi River walking path that we dropped by here for an early dinner. We were so fortunate that they were able to seat us on the outdoor patio facing the water. This restaurant isn't just great for the views--the food and drinks here were phenomenal as well. Our appetizers of beer-battered cheese curds and mussels were so flavorful and hit the spot. We also loved our fish tacos and linguini with scallops (I absolutely loved the crushed red pepper that came with it too!). Our food all paired nicely with their extensive cocktail/drinks menu, which included many different breweries and distilleries. This is one of those restaurants you'll remember visiting forever--definitely come visit if you can!

Bbq smoked wings…read more Come here on Wednesday! Great service, good vibes, got the game on.

We were in town and went here for Friday fish fry during Lent. It was loud, and the bar atmosphere…read morecompetes with the restaurant atmosphere, but it was busy and between Friday fish and NCAA basketball, the servers were hopping. The food was fantastic. The beers were cold. The staff were attentive and friendly. Even though it gives bar-in-a-college-town, there were also plenty of families having a night out, as well. It also looks like they have a patio or outdoor seating in nicer months.

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.

Worst food we've ever had there!! (5-23-2026) Prime Rib w/ Au Jus was flavorless and the hashbrowns…read morewere extremely soggy! Pan fried Catfish was mush, it was like eating mashed potatoes! Definitely not the same Hungry Peddler I remember!

we ate there last night. Their salad bar is very good. The salmon and cod were basic and good…read more However, the chicken Parmesan pasta was barely edible.. The chicken was dry and had a thin coating of Parmesan and the were chicken broth with a few raw tomatoes strewn in. Very disappointing.

Dinner for 8 with a large table available. All entries were satisfying. The cream of mushroom soup…read moreand others are homemade. The salad bar goes beyond iceberg lettuce with mixed spring greens, homemade cucumber salad and fresh beets. Extensive menu with generous bar drinks. Service was good. Ambience is meh.

Went here with a large group (11) during our winter weekend adventure in LaCrosse. Our hike ended…read moreearly so we popped in here around 10:30 on a Sunday morning and were surprised we could get a table right away (was crowded but there were a couple of tables for large groups). Cate G was an excellent server and totally not ruffled by our large group. It was no problem when we asked for separate checks - she just asked that we not play musical chairs! We were chilled from our hike so the tumeric antioxidant tea with honey (extra charge) and lemon hit the spot. We had only planned on staying for a warm beverage before heading out to lunch elsewhere but the food menu enticed us so we decided to stay. The menu offered food I love as a vegetarian! I had the Ancient Buddha Bowl with farro (quinoa is an alternative). Tumeric toasted cauliflower, roasted sweet potatoes, beets, sumac roasted chickpeas, crisped kale/brussel sprouts mix with a lemon tahini dressing. So much goodness in a bowl!! There were so many other choices but if I were to eat here again, I would try the housemade vegan burger or one of their salads. It was a bit noisy with so many people but not so that our group was not able to enjoy conversation. Family friendly with a kids corner stocked with toys.

Great place to come for brunch when visiting the La Crosse area. Delicious specialty coffee drinks…read moreand smoothies. There is also a drive through. I recommend the garden omelet. It is also a very family friendly place with a play area for little ones. The place is busy, so service takes a little while. Overall, a great brunch spot.

Do yourself a favor and enjoy! The sirloin was amazing. Save room for dessert. The staff was…read moreamazing!

What a great dining experience. Had an appetizer and 2 entrees and all were excellent. Such a nice…read morealternative from the same old thing at other restaurants. Atmosphere was very nice with plenty of options on seating. Outdoor patio looks great for a warm summer evening. So glad we found this place!

The food was very yummy! Very nice waiter and very attentive! Very nice bar/restaurant!read more

Review about the manager. Went here at 6pm on Sunday night Memorial Day weekend. Sat outside…read morebecause we had a dog. Ordered two drafts and dinner entrees. After we ordered minutes later we were told by an excellent waitress they had to put our Order In behind a party of 50 even though we ordered before them. So we sighed and just ordered mac and cheese. We waited 25 minutes for precooked Mac and cheese and decided to cancel and pay. We heard from another co-worker the manager was chewing out our waitress in the kitchen ( we have no idea why). That manager has no respect. He has no business in charge of people. You don't demean workers. If 50 people suddenly order why not tell new guests before they order the wait will be long. Geez

I'm telling you... Either I'm having really good luck picking restaurants and getting…read morerecommendations or restaurants in La Crosse Wisconsin are just on another level. I was driving through this time on my way to Chicago and stumbled upon Fork & Fable Crafthouse. Wow. Just wow. From the outside it was pretty unassuming and after walking through the outdoor seating area to go inside to the host stand, we opted to go back out and grab a table outside since it was beautiful. The inside of the restaurant looked a little like a sports bar from what I saw and the outdoor space was small, but had four nice tables with umbrellas. I wish I could remember our server's name because she was one of the managers for the front of house and was so friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and attentive. These brussels sprouts were unlike any I have ever had. They were deliciously crispy, like I have had before, but these also came with grapes, candied pecans, whipped feta cheese topped with an olive oil and a hot maple drizzle. The Ahi tuna salad was pretty straightforward, but they elevated it with a seaweed salad on top of the greens and it came with a house made wasabi vinaigrette that packed such a delicious punch. My only regret was coming here for lunch on a road trip so I couldn't indulge on one of their craft cocktails because they sounded amazing. Before I left, I got to chat with the owners and they were great guys. It definitely reinforced the need to support local businesses like this that are doing it well. I appreciated the whole experience and I hope I get an opportunity to come back again soon.

What a great place! We were in town over Spring Break and this place was close to our AirBnB. We…read morewere told to try the brussel sprouts but knew little else about the place. Our first time, we sat at the bar and had a Bloody Mary, and it was great! The second time, we sat in the restaurant and ate off the menu. The brussel sprouts are every nbit as good as they look; they're savory and sweet and the textures are amazing. The service both times was great; the people are friendly and give great recommendations. The restaurant is clean and bright. 10/10 will go again next time we're in town.