Aroma Cafe

What a great little family restaurant. Very clean and welcoming. The waitress was very nice and…read morefriendly. The food was amazing as well. We love fried chicken and they accommodated us by allowing us to order all white meat chicken. We did not have pie but it looked amazing and we thought about it later on.

Good solid American roadside diner. Breakfast all day, solid lunch and dinner menu, good homemade…read moresoup, fast kitchen, reasonable prices. Easy on and off the highway.

Patty melt and fries. Come with a good-sized cup of soup!

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Cozy Corner Cafe

4.8(11 reviews)

11.5 mi

Wow, what a great breakfast today. Stopped in at the Cozy corner for the first time. It is cozy and…read moreit's on a corner but boy the rest is so much more. Service was excellent , people were friendly, coffee had flavor. My wife had scrambled eggs and hashbrowns and I had a couple eggs over easy with ham, hashbrowns and whole wheat toast. they make their own bread, cut their own potatoes for the hash browns and find eggs somewhere that actually have flavor. By the way, or the hashbrowns with onions, unbelievable, plus we brought leftovers home! They are priced very Reasonably If you're in the area , check them out for Sunday breakfast. Next time I'm up there I will try the lunch. Bravo.

My husband and I decided to try this local Cafe on a whim for breakfast on a Saturday. It is small…read morebut has friendly waitstaff and wonderdul local patrons. The way the breakfast was cooked took me back to my younger days when it was simple and delicious. The prices are definitely worth what you get. We will go back when we are in the area.

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Hash brown omelette

Kelly Grill

4.8(20 reviews)

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A Hidden Gem in Stanley…read more We came to town for Rock Fest and ended up eating breakfast at Kelly Grill three days in a row--and honestly, we're still thinking about it back home in Ohio! At first glance, it feels like a quiet, cozy neighborhood spot, but the welcome we received as out-of-towners was top-tier. The staff and locals were incredibly warm, engaging in great conversation and giving us fantastic advice on the local area. Now, the food: absolute gourmet bistro-level breakfast. Every plate was cooked to perfection and way exceeded expectations for a small-town grill. Plus, having a full bar available to complement whatever you order is a fantastic touch. It might be a small corner shop, but it made a massive impression on us. If you're anywhere near Stanley, do not pass this place up!

Truly great food. The burgers are 1/2 pound, cooked to perfection, taste amazing, with a variety of…read moretoppings to choose from. My husband was in heaven with the guacamole cheddar burger. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich with guacamole, bacon and cheddar cheese. I am celiac and asked them to just leave off the bun. Man oh man, this was excellent! We were both pleasantly surprised about this small town diner. Totally recommend stopping here! Service was top notch too!

Looks like a bar, but don't let the exterior fool you, there is a cute cafe inside! Roseden signs soon to be changed to Kelly Grill

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Cafe Dutchess

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This restaurant is located in the (or is part of) Marieke Gouda Cheese Store. So, since it has a…read moreconnection to a great cheese factory, you have to have the toasted cheese sandwich! It is spectacular! There are two kinds on the menu, one with ham and the other with bacon. I had the ham today and loved it. The combo of Gouda and local ham is definitely a winner. I also tried the "Pretzel Fries". I've never seen these before... loved them too! It was a perfect day, and we ate outside. Pretty much surrounded by a working farm and a cheese factory. Kinda cool!

For a little while, we were passing this place semi regularly. We always get the jalapeno and gouda…read moregrilled cheese. It is delicious! Sometimes, the jalapenos are a little to one side, but one can always redistribute them. Service is decent, ambiance is good (giant cheese wheels staring at you through the window), but the grilled cheese is what we come for.

Salad with Gouda and no bacon

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Mapleworks Cafe and Bar

4.9(12 reviews)

30.7 mi

This place is as good as it gets! We were visiting from out of town and stop by every chance we…read moreget. The staff and owners are the sweetest and take the time to get to know everyone at their cafe. I would recommend the Hungry Man Breakfast, fluffy eggs and bacon cooked to perfection. The pancakes are also huge!!! Bottomless coffee.... Will come back here when we are back in town!

Stopped on our way through going to a wedding. Very friendly staff. The owner came out and talked…read moreto people - nice touch Breakfast was great. We'll be back if we are in the area again.

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Country Omelet

Norske Nook

3.8(281 reviews)

33.7 mi

Great pie! Don't know about the other food. Outdoor patio if traveling with a dog. Cute little town…read moreto walk around and stretch legs.

I gave this place four stars before it will remain four stars. Thats not a bad thing. It's an…read morehonest meal. It just didn't blow me away. The corn beef frappe was good so was the Monte Cristo but they were just good not great. Both had melted cheddar - not a fan. The pie was much better. My family really liked it. Death by chocolate it's quite intense. You have a chocolate crust, chocolate filling with a ton of whipped cream and you can never have enough whipped cream. Megan, our server was super nice and super attentive

Potato Soup

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Uncommon Ground

4.8(25 reviews)

25.4 mi

Food excellent -- I got the steak and eggs and they were delicious…read more Didn't try the regular coffee, but my Americano was great. Son's oatmeal also good. Smoothy pretty decent too. Nice employees, comfy surroundings. Excellent!

This coffee shop has been around for a long time but new ownership has really upped their game!…read more Coffee roasted on the premises! Breakfast 7 days a week! Unique menu items featuring organic items! A great place to meet up with friends!

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Chippewa Family Restaurant

4.5(110 reviews)

27.9 mi

The wait staff is always very good and prompt. The food is very good and it comes out fast! The…read morerestaurant is always clean and nice looking when we go in.

We were staying in North Eau Claire and wanted a local diner feel. Chippewa Family Restaurant…read moredelivered. It was busy, we got seated at a booth right away. Menu has a lot of options, since it was lunch time, I went with a hot beef sandwich with gravy and mashed potatoes. It was good. Reliable spot for Breakfast or Lunch, not sure I'll be over there anytime soon, but if I am wouldn't hesitate to eat here again!

BOB te he

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Just N Tyme Cafe

5.0(1 review)

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Wife and I went there and we just discovered our new "go to" place for breakfast. Service was…read morequick, attentive and friendly. Food was AMAZING and good size portions. Older building but nostalgic diner decorated nicely. We will definitely be coming back for sure.

From the owner: We are a small cafe in Jim falls that serves breakfast open to close and starts lunch at 11 am…read more Southern twist with pasty's offered too. Senior and kids menu options

Fried fish on Fridays

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Stuffed green pepper soup

The Nucleus Cafe

4.2(356 reviews)

36.4 mi

Exceptional value for delicious food. Nice ambiance. Great place to meet old friends from Eau…read moreClaire. Hadn't seen them since med training in St. Louis.

Love the nucleus it was a good treat after a stressful finals week. I will say make sure to go…read morethere not during rush time(we went at 10 on a Sunday) we waited and hour and a half almost 2 for our food (we were warned about this). The atmosphere was crowed definitely trying to fit as many people in as they can which isn't a bad thing it just made the experience very overwhelming. Our waitress was very nice and keep checking in on us.

One of two dining areas.

Strawberry Nutella Crêpe

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Garden hashbrowns.

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Matthew A.

10 years ago

I discovered this local treasure for the first time when I was traveling and ended up in Thorp on business over the lunch hour. Very friendly staff and owners, excellent service, good coffee, and delicious, gourmet food that is healthy and locally sourced -- all in a warm, inviting atmosphere. I had one of their panini and it was fantastic! Now whenever I'm in Thorp on business, I make it a point to stop by, even if just for a cup of coffee for the road (they have a drive-through and full espresso bar). It's a great place and I wish I lived closer so I could make it my regular hangout! Definitely worth seeking out if you're passing by Thorp, just less than a mile off of Highway 29, with easy access directly north off of the Thorp exit. Check it out! read more

Elena C.

7 years ago

This is one of my usual stops and I visit weekly. I love many of the items and try lots of new things. I love the Apple Brie Flatbread Pizza and I love the Emily Chillers. It has a cozy and nice atmosphere with additional seating in the loft. Lunches can be busy but only because many people are enjoying the place. Food and drinks are delivered very quickly and there are a lot of healthy and delicious items. The staff is very friendly and the whole place is clean. There's also a gift shop if you enjoy shopping while you wait! Definitely an attraction! read more

Samantha S.

8 years ago

Super clean! Friendly staff. Amazing latte. We had the potato salad, ham and cheese, and philly panini. Everything was really great. They also have free WiFi. Beautiful store inside the restaurant as well. Really glad to have stumbled upon this. read more

Thomas K.

8 years ago

A must stop for lunch. Worth the detour off the highway. Convenient parking, great food and staff. Attached eclectic gift shop.

Ashley H.

8 years ago

Aroma has amazing food and a great atmosphere! Everyone that works there is so nice and make you feel welcome!

Jaidyn R.

7 years ago

We love it here! It's always so cosy and homely. The drinks are awesome and the foods pretty good too.

Phil B.

109

148

5 years ago

What a find in the middle of nowhere. Thorp, WI. Eat here. You will not be disappointed.

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