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    Wise Acre Eatery

    3.7 (436 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    WISE ACRE EATERY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Farm breakfast with scrambled eggs and sausage
    Richard A.

    Visited for the first time today and was pleasantly surprised. It's a farm to table store -- selling food items along with restaurant options, which was great! My food was delicious -- exceeding expectations and it was prepared and delivered very quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The price was fair and the ambience was comfortable - albeit rustic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would have liked more coffee-shop options and decaf should definitely be an option, even if it's an Americano. Otherwise, 5 stars!

    Bob A.

    Busy brunch place and I can see why. It's a favorite of two friends of mine who brought me here for my first visit. They have managed to put together an inventive and perfectly-sized menu while maintaining their strong farm-to-table ethic. They are partners/owners of the farm in Plato, MN, which grows almost everything they put on their plates. In addition to their restaurant offerings, they also have shelves and refrigerators selling produce from their farm. I had their Eggs Benedict, which was unique and extremely flavorful. The meat was "Turkish Pork Sausage" and the Hollandaise had a chili pepper twist that was delicious, and it was topped off with shreds of pickled fennel which was awesome. My friends each got a Veggie Scramble Special, which will vary based on what they've raised but in this case had Swiss cheese, tomatoes, and marinated onions. They were delighted with it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I loved the service and the ambience, which gave a very "bustling center of the neighborhood" vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] That makes parking tricky, though; at 10am on a Saturday I had to walk a couple of blocks. No complaints though; I will walk those blocks again to enjoy this food.

    Breakfast burrito
    Laura E.

    Friend and I came here ~12 pm for brunch. I had the breakfast burrito and she had the breakfast bowl. Burrito was tasty and filling. We didn't have to wait long to order at the counter but when we left about an hour later, the line was long. Service was friendly when we ordered and our found arrived quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Indoor and outdoor seating available. Though seating inside was a bit limited, we found an empty table[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Parking in the lot was easy and I believe they have more space in a lot behind the restaurant. Though we didn't have any this time, I'd love to try their baked goods!

    Private Events at Farm
    Lauren H.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Adorable modern farmhouse ambiance, cafeteria style farm-to-table dining.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Delicious classic American food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating can be difficult, so I would recommend limiting your party size to 4 people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We really enjoyed the Farm Breakfast and the Kimchi Grilled Cheese sandwich. - Food: 5/5 Delicious Classic American. - Service: 3/5 Cafeteria style, but you can't order until your entire table arrives. - Ambiance: 4/5 Adorable Modern Farmhouse, but mold on fabric walls of patio. Service was ok. Service person working the register was friendly, but it was awkward when they wouldn't allow us to order until our entire party arrived. So we had to wait a few minutes because parking was limited in their small lot and our friend dropped us off while he parked a block away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside seating was limited and could only fit maybe 12 or 14 people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They do have several tables outside on the patio, including some that are covered.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]However it was raining heavily while we were there and our friends sitting near the walls were getting wet during our meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Due to heavy rains all week, there also seemed to be mold on the fabric walls of the side patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Once we all ordered and paid at the front register, we stopped at the self-service water station and found a table on the patio. Our food arrived in waves over the next 5-10 minutes.

    Breakfast sandwich and breakfast bowl.
    Lauren P.

    Our food was fantastic! You order at the counter and wait to get a seat until after you order. Overall, we loved our food. The breakfast sandwich had pimento cheese on it and our breakfast bowl with Korean beef was DELICIOUS

    Outdoor seating. Decor
    Rosie O.

    Delicious. Great friendly hometown staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance pleasant, outdoor open atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Variety on the menu and great fresh farm to table flavors. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All welcome, all ages.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Loved it

    Kitschy decor
    Scott M.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Should have taken pictures before I devoured the Wise Burger. Great combination of flavors lead by the beef. Very good. My friend had the farm breakfast with carnitas... I tasted the carnitas and it was exceptional as well. Highly recommend.

    The breakfast sandwich of champions
    Michael L.

    A wise man once said, "farm to table with super thick bacon will make mouth water and tummy full" probably... Wise Acre is an adorable eatery with food that packs a satisfying and flavorful punch. It was a combination of flavors I wasn't expecting and it's a combination of flavors I want again and again. So if you want to make a wise choice, this wise reviewer highly recommends breakfast and lunch as Wise Acre. Enjoy!!

    Breakfast bowl
    Avery E.

    Wise acre is great! They are a farm to table place where you can also purchase a large variety of products made on the farm! I love their breakfast bowl. I got the Korean beef added, and it was delicious. Service is order and then seat yourself- nothing crazy.

    Megan M.

    I can't believe I haven't come here before. Their food is AMAZING!! I got the brunch bowl which was amazing. I couldn't eat it fast enough!!! All the flavors worked perfectly together. I also got their maple cold brew which was equally as fantastic. It's on the sweeter side though, so if you aren't a big sweet person I'd say it might not be for you. But I thought it was amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is so cute and its seat yourself. We easily found a table outside on their patio, which is gorgeous. So many plants and flowers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also have a grocery section in the store where you can buy local produce. I had to snag some fresh tomatoes. I absolutely loved Wise Acre and will definitely come back!!

    Andrea K.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Adorable little order at the counter shop![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very much farmers market vibes with delicious and fresh food. Apparently most of their stuff is grown only 45 minutes from the restaurant in Minnesota . You can also purchase refrigerated or frozen meats and vegetables. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy little heated tent outside too![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Farmhouse breakfast plus potatoes
    Amber C.

    The food is so good! I'm visiting from out of town and just ran across this place. So glad I did. Will definitely come here every time I visit! Had the Farmers breakfast and added the potatoes. It was too much food but all so delicious.

    Veggie egg scramble

    Seriously the best place we have had breakfast other than home.. on the farm! Service was amazing. People here are so sweet! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The 50's farm vibe has this farm girl ![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Delicious food. Farm to table menu is delicious. We all had different dishes and they were all fantastic. Worth the price.

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    They have great food. I had breakfast there and love the pork sausage that pork sausage was some of the best I've ever had.

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