If you look back over my reviews, there are not a ton of 5-star reviews. On my first, but not last, visit to Author's there was virtually nothing to complain about! We went to one of their limited dinner services. I had called the day before and reserved a table. When we were quickly seated at a table by the entrance, I admit being suspect of how our visit would go. The hostess asked if the table was alright and pointed out a heater by the table. Not only did it keep us warm, it made our table feel cozy. Despite it being very busy, I'd describe the restaurant as being a great place for a special date. Our waiter for the evening brought great energy. His timing was great and his knowledge of the food served was helpful. Without hesitation he suggested the Napolitana (which was phenomenal). He also made the restaurant less pretentious than I had assumed it would be and it definitely wasn't pretentious). We ordered the empanadas and beet salad as appetizers. Great picks and I'd return just to get the empanadas! As previously stated, I had the Napolitana. My dining partner has the quinoa bowl but added chicken to it. No complaints for either. We finished with two desserts suggested by our waiter. Although truly full from our meal, we polished off the tasty treats. I'm going back, just disappointed I've haven't visited it before now. read more

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I visited this mainly breakfast and brunch place and figured they would be open all day since they're a full bar, but it turns out they only open late on wednsdays. They're located in an old building along the main street in downtown. For lunch, they seemed to have a short list of items...and not really catering to a red meat eater like me. I picked the chicken pesto sandwich since I normally eat chicken sandwiches for lunch and opted for the house potatoes. Our waitress was very loopy and loud add seemed overly happy about her job. My colleague thinks she was yelling at us whem she spoke, but I believe that is just how some people talk. My chicken sandwich was good...but the chicken breast seemed like a machine formed patty and it was small. I was expecting something a little fresher, like a whole grilled chicken breast for the price. Instead, this seemed like a pre-made patty from a vendor they just heated up in an oven. The house potatoes were simple and pretty good though. They add cheese and herbs and spices to these to amp them up. I can't really speak for the breakfast or cocktail program, but their music was pretty good. read more

Visiting Appleton for the first time, I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the food scene is, and Authors Kitchen + Bar was a standout! We enjoyed it so much that we ended up eating there two mornings in a row. The Café Batido is a must-try--the caramel tastes homemade and adds the perfect touch. I ordered the Cheese Risotto Cake, and it was easily one of my top 3 breakfasts ever! On day two, I had the Huevos Rancheros, which was equally impressive. My friend tried the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and the Braised Short Rib Benny--both were absolutely delicious. The restaurant has a cozy and comfortable atmosphere, and the wait staff were wonderful. I'd return to Appleton just to try some of their dinners. Highly recommend! read more

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Went there for dinner tonight to celebrate my husband's birthday and we were treated unbelievably well!!! From the moment we walked in we were greeted incredibly warmly! Unbelievable hospitality from the staff (Jackie and Victoria). The food is amazing, fresh, dimensional and just plain delicious . The atmosphere is so wonderful and always cozy/warm. Can't say enough about Authors. We absolutely HIGHLY RECOMMEND. If you still haven't you absolutely have to check it out for yourself. You will NOT be disappointed! read more

This is one of our all-time favorite places to eat in Appleton. It continues to be a favorite treat for us when ever they roll out a new dinner service menu. Authors has been the only place in my life that I have ever ordered a salad and loved it so much that I ordered another salad It was the arugula, goat cheese, green apples, candied walnuts and a basalmic vinaigrette. Absolutely-hands down- delicious. read more

Our server was lovely and the building is great (no real changes since I started going to this restaurant location around 2008). The food was...completely mid. My dad ans I shared 3 different flavors of empanada - where I ate one bite and he finished them off. He got a soup & sandwich and I got the lemon ricotta pancake. The only thing I would get again was his curried squash soup (which was over sweetened). I must admit I was surprised; the reviews are so glowing and I found it to be such a letdown. Maybe we just got an off day. read more

I really miss the vibe their old location had.... and the hours, and the staff. Most of the photos I've uploaded for this restaurant are from their old location and menu and don't exist anymore. Atmosphere: Their current location is long and narrow, its the building where Cena used to be (RIP their food was amazing). About 10 seats at the bar, high top tables and a few low top tables. The chairs have no cushion which makes the high tops even more uncomfortable to sit at. 2 stalls in the bathroom so you may need to wait to go. Service: The servers at this location have always been very short, not personable, and not going to lie, cranky. I had a waitress once raise her voice at me and roll her eyes because I ate a small part of my food and waited 15 minutes to tell her I didn't like it and she said "well why didn't you tell me I could have had it remade or something else made but now you've ate off it." Well....you didn't check in for us for 15 minutes after our food was delivered, and how would I know I wouldn't like it if I didn't taste it? The dish was something I could have made at home, but could have made a lot better...the chicken was so dry. Other interactions with staff have been rushed and limited. Food: I don't really come here anymore because the hours....who wants to eat pasta for lunch in the middle of the week when you have to go back to work? The carb heavy menu doesn't really line up with the time of day. Yes they have salads but their pasta is why I fell in love with this place back when they originally opened. I miss eating their pasta so much. I got to carmellas now if I'm craving handmade pasta dishes. I'd start coming back if they would have a dinner service but it doesn't seem like that is going to happen anytime soon if ever. Or even if they had breakfast/lunch on weekends. I get the work life/balance and wanting to spend time with your family so I respect their decision. I guess their restaurant is now geared towards retired people, people on PTO, people who don't work, tourists/people visiting the area, or people who work down town and can run out for a lunch hour. read more

Delicious healthy options and great ambiance. Loved the Buddha bowl with salmon for a little extra protein

This place was great. The atmosphere is chill and the food all tasted great. The white chicken chili was excellent. The bar tender did a great job serving me. read more

Both dishes were amazing, coffee hot, staff friendly. Would go back next time we are in Appleton! read more

Author's Kitchen + Bar - Corn beef skillet hash - Bars Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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Do yourself a favor and get reservations to this incredible, family owned, local eatery! We were fortunate enough to snag last minute reservation for one of their rare evening dinner services. Seriously this was the highest quality, best tasting food we have experienced in the Valley. From the Bourbon Old Fashioned to start the night, to the risotto cake and empanada apps, to the melt in your mouth beef short ribs, or the handmade truffle gnocchi, all the way to the warm berry cobbler for dessert, this was a true culinary delight. Our server was prompt, friendly and even a bit comical. Every restaurant needs staff like her! (Sorry I misplaced her name, I'd love to give a public shout out because she deserved it.) The vibe is warm and inviting. Thank you for making an all to rare family dinner night so memorable. We look forward to our next dinner experience at Author's. read more

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I ordered the pan-seared grouper, and while the flavor was pretty good, the portion was disappointingly small--comparable to a small or medium-sized chicken strip. I also tried the curry soup, which was the soup of the day, but it arrived well after I had finished my entrée and unfortunately didn't resemble curry in taste. It was quite watered down and lacked flavor. read more

We had a fantastic brunch here recently. The staff were friendly. They have a nice bar area and several tables inside. The short rib benedict was phenomenal. Great flavor and portion size. My daughter enjoyed the cheesy scrambled eggs and bacon. The salmon BAA sandwich had great flavor as well. We will be back. read more

Author's Kitchen + Bar - Short rib benedict - Bars Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

This is an updated review for my first lunch outing at Author's After dining here for dinner on several occasions, I decided I needed to give their lunch menu a go. Again, I can't rave enough about their food. I decided to try out their special of the day which happened to be the braised short rib on risotto. This meal was stunning and I'm glad I tried it. Also, the drizzle of balsamic on the eggs Benedict added the perfect touch. Per usual, we tried one of each of their daily empanada flavors. These are my favorite appetizers offered at authors. Even when trying a new flavor we are never disappointed. Service is always excellent and you can never go wrong with any of their recommendations. read more

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This place is incredible! From the great atmosphere to our friendly and extremely knowledgeable waitress, this is a 5 star restaurant from beginning to end! We tried a sample of their from scratch empenadas and had the best Cheese Rissoto Cake Benny. Everything was incredible and would recommend highly!! If you want an amazing dining experience. .check this place out! Guy Fieri...come to Appleton and check this place out!! read more

Great experience! The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and everything came out fresh and fast. I really enjoyed it and would definitely come back. read more

Every time I come here I love it even more. This time I tried the croque madame, and talk about delicious comfort food. Every bite was packed with flavor, and one of my favorite breakfast meals that I've had in a long time. Can't wait to visit Authors again on my next trip home to Appleton. read more

Author's Kitchen + Bar - Croque Madame, absolutely delicious! - Bars Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

The food here is seriously on another level. I've gone twice and gotten the croque monsieur each time. Fwiw both of the people I went with ordered something else, and they each thought the croque monsieur was by far the better choice compared to the dish they got. The staff is friendly and efficient, although they will try to get you to finish up quickly if it's on the busier side. The ambience is very cute and chic. read more

The service was excellent and the empanadas were great. Like the location and set up too.

When you walk in the front you are greeted by waiting couches, the hostess, and brick interior original to the building. The staff is friendly and amazing. The food is fresh and made with quality ingredients. The chefs are the best at what they make and eternally creative with the daily specials they dream up. Always get an empanada, even if it's just one. read more

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Best service I have received in a long while! The food was delicious definitely recommend the eggs Benedict

Absolutely the best breakfast I've had in a long time. Fresh, flavorful food, a perfectly made espresso martini, and a warm, inviting space. Excellent service from start to finish. read more

Always a good experience. The waitress was exceptional. Coffee never even got cool. Ricotta pancakes were outstanding. My wife had the spinach Benedict. It made for a great start to a great day. Why has it been so long since I last ate here? read more

This place was great! We had great service and the food was outstanding! My husband and I were looking for a new place to eat breakfast in downtown Appleton and found this gem on Yelp. Everyone working there were all smiles and very welcoming. I ordered the: OMELETTE $14, which you then get to choose 3 ingredients and get breakfast potatoes, and also get to choose the toast you want. For my meat I chose ham, for veggies I chose caramelized onions and mushrooms, and my choice of cheese was cheddar with white toast. The breakfast potatoes were seasoned deliciously and very yummy! One of the best breakfast potatoes I've had in a really long time! Just in fyi, extra meat or cheese is a $1 extra, and extra veggie is $0.50. Overall, we really enjoyed our breakfast and will definitely be back here in the future! read more

Author's Kitchen + Bar - Omelette with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, mushrooms and ham, plus white toast. - Bars Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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Met two old friends for breakfast and we all found the food outstanding! I had the special which was chock full of fresh veggies and delicious flavors. Healthy and fun! read more

I just had one of the finest experience of my life. This is a real restaurant. The staff is laser focused on their roles. James Beard level quality of food and service. The balance and texture of flavors of my entree, a chicken Florentine was perfect. Sweet and savory Marsala wine. The chef is Argentinian whom lived in Spain, you can taste his experience in the perfectly crafted cuisine. This is a family owned restaurant, husband, wife and cousin work together and dedicate their lives to putting together an amazing atmosphere. If this sounds like an ad, it's because I'm a foody whose been in the restaurant business for the first 30 years of my life. I don't normally write reviews. I had to express my love for this place and it's staff. If your in Appleton, you need to eat here. read more

Author's Kitchen + Bar - Pollo Florentino with wild mushroom and truffle Gnocchi - Bars Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Great as usual. Picked up lunch for our office. Everything was ready for me when they said it would be. They were busy on a Tuesday for lunch. Food was fantastic! We had a couple salmon bruschettas, grilled cheese, BYO breakfast burrito, and ham benny. We'll be back! read more

Creative menus with assorted bowl dishes. Excellent flavors and display. Cozy setting and reasonably priced. It is our current "Go To" spot. Just tried Bangkok Bowl. Outstanding! read more

First of all, this place was so cute and adorable on the inside. They collab with local artists who have their stands set up inside the restaurant, which I loved since I found some essential oil. The salmon Benny I got was amazing, as was my bloody Mary and my friends lemon ricotta pancakes. The bartender who served us was awesome as well. Overall this place is amazing and you are missing out if you don't stop in for brunch! read more

Author's Kitchen + Bar - The smoked salmon benedict and the lemon ricotta pancakes. - Bars Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Came here again and had the salmon qinua bowl and the empanadas. Wow both blew me away. These are some of the best empanadas I have ever had, period! Amazing food, service and atmosphere. As a bonus there is an outstanding coffee shop (copper rock) across the street that I also highly recommend. read more

Author's Kitchen + Bar - Curry vegetable soup. - Bars Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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Best breakfast potato's in the state! Pleasantly surprised. I had the ham Benny with potato's.

Authors is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the Fox Valley... food is always awesome. I also have to say that we have such great service every time we are there, everyone is so nice and welcoming! We usually get their empanadas to start, they have rotating flavors along with a a chicken one that they serve all the time, and no matter what the variety is that day they are always delish! Each empanada comes with a dipping sauce and their chimichurri aioli really adds to them... this sauce would be good on so many things! My my kids usually go for the pancakes and clean their plates! My favorites menu items are the salmon sashimi (seriously so insanely good), chicken Parmesan, huevos rancheros and the tomato soup (to die for). Honestly, their entire menu is great!! Also, the floral mimosa is also a favorite... I love champagne but don't really love OJ, so their take on this drink is ideal for me! read more

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Astonishingly good! A welcomed surprise to find this expertly ran venue. The menu is brief, but comprehensive at the same time. As a Foodie, every item I saw being delivered exemplified high standards. The decor holds conversation pieces, making breakfast/lunch anything but boring. Try this place! read more

This place is wonderful! The atmosphere, the old books are really rad on the tables. The old fashioned is top notch! The food is kick ass! We had the squash soup with sourdough bread and it was perfect. The veggie empanadas are delicious.It's all about the small details, I love that there are extras such as pads and tampons in the women's bathroom. Can't wait to visit this place again when we are in town! read more

Author's Kitchen + Bar - Old fashioned - Bars Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

What a fantastic menu! Of course a great menu means nothing if it is not executed right. This place has 1st class chefs, not cooks. I had French Toast with a whipped Nutella topping. Best French toast ever....after my wife's. My sister in law ordered their twist on Eggs Benedict. She took her time eating it because she didn't want the food to be gone. Service was attentive without being smothering. Atmosphere was very uplifting and a great way to start our day. We will be back, that's for sure. read more

At Authors Kitchen for snack. The meatloaf sandwich is amazing and the Batido is the coffee drink which is incredible. By FAR best brunch in Appleton read more

Author's Kitchen + Bar - Bars Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

We were passing through town and came here based solely on all the great reviews. While the service was a tad slow, the wait staff and everyone was super friendly and helpful. The pasta was really good! My friend had the eggs and she said they were good too! read more

Author's Kitchen + Bar - The pasta with bacon, corn, chicken. - Bars Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Stopped in for breakfast and had the huevos rancheros. They could've been spicier, but the flavor and presentation was really good. Coffee was great. Atmosphere and service were also excellent. read more

Super tasty brunch! Such a cozy vibe and kind workers. Great drinks and definitely get the bloody marry!

Great first visit included drinks at the bar, followed by a delicious round of appetizers and then entrees. The bartender made a delicious Moscow Mule! For appetizers, we had the Provelata and the Brussel Sprouts. For dinner, we had mozzarella gnocchi and the shrimp scampi risotto z We had excellent service and for a Friday night, experienced a very short wait. Looking forward to going to visit again! read more

Author's Kitchen + Bar - Shrimp scampi on a bed of veggie risotto - Bars Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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