Had brunch here with my friend Lauren today. Thomas was the best, clearly. Shared a couple of items off the menu to get a good sample of everything, it was all fantastic! The French toast was absolutely incredible, I only want to eat this until I die. Seriously. read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Ordered takeout only, but absolutely loved our food. So looking forward to eating inside someday soon - they are open now!! We ordered shrimp scampi and the ravioli special, both were amazing and definitely enough food for 2 meals. The ravioli filled me up with one alone!! Stuffed with mushrooms in a chicken tomato sauce - so creamy and good. The appetizer was also good, a lot more pecans that we expected in a roasted Brussels dish, but we really enjoyed the unique flavor! The scampi was amazing too - that risotto is to DIE FOR. Extra bonus of a dessert added into our order for free! Such a nice gesture and a sure way to get me to order it again next time. Love this food and hope to try their famed empanadas soon!! read more

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Authors is the perfect date night spot. The service is outstanding, the vibes are always on point, the cocktail are amazing, and the food is comforting. One of the best places in Appleton. read more

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One of the best places in the valley. Great coffee and lots of mimosa flavors. The food is incredible, they're known for rotating homemade empanada flavors (daily) and always have great features ready to go every morning. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Cozy atmosphere inside, outdoor seating in the middle of downtown college Ave. It's shaded in the morning (not sure about later on). Never had a less than stellar experience! read more

Author's Kitchen + Bar - Ham Benny with breakfast potatoes. Cafe batido, cold. - Bars Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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Back again! I cannot say enough about Author's. This is hands down my favorite restaurant in the valley. Tonight we came back for the salmon sashimi because it is a must have. We each ordered our own because sharing these bites of heaven is not an option. Our service as always was phenomenal and we were well attended to throughout our dinner. The salmon was cooked perfectly and I could have drank that beurre blanc. The caramelized onion risotto was creamy and had a lot of depth in flavor. The braised beef was tender, juicy, and paired perfectly with the pesto. The gnocchi I could have eaten 1,000 of. They were the most pillowy, soft little clouds and left you wanting more. The environment as always was comfortable and not too loud. Another stellar and impressive night at Author's! read more

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Literally, I crave these chicken empanadas. One of the best things ever. You must order these.

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 menu and friendly service. Brunch menu is unique and flavorful. Empanada is nice way to start. The short rib Benedict was amazing. The breakfast burrito looked really good. read more

The service and the food are impeccable at Authors. My food came out quick and everything was delicious. The servers are so wonderful and attentive. read more

Author's Kitchen + Bar - Empanada and Florentine Benny - Bars Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Great food and selections - even better service - the quality of people who own and work here shows. This is not a breakfast joint - this is a unique restaurant with quality fresh ingredients the foundation of amazing dishes for breakfast through lunch. Bloody Mary, Mimosa, or a glass of wine - are available to complement appetizers and entrees. Their hours are deliberate - as they live their lives in balance. Cheers! read more

Love it here!!! Great food, friendly service!! Highly recommend everything! Try the specials!

Stayed overnight in Appleton for the Lions/Packers game last night. Tried this place for breakfast on our way out of town. The server was excellent! We got there right when it opens we and she was very energetic and was great explaining the menu. Food was top-notch! I would definitely come back, if I was ever in town again. read more

Got the huevos rancheros with chorizo. Awesome! The wait staff was friendly. Food was quick to come out. Will definitely go again!

We found Author's in Yelp and decided to give it a try. We passed quite a few other restaurants along the way and started to wonder if we made the right decision. Turns out we absolutely did! The service was wonderful and the food delicious. Definitely on our list to come back to when we're in town. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by Author's Kitchen + Bar. My partner and I went for a Friday night dinner. The atmosphere is posh but cozy, a good date night choice. Our server Victoria was kind and attentive. We started with some old fashions (Wisconsin whiskey sweet and sour) which were on point. For the apps you need to try the empanadas and the Burrata. Entrées, I got Halibut with potatoes and broccolini and my partner got pan seared scallops, both were excellent. The only demerit and surprise to us was that after leaving we reeked of fish; our clothes, hair, everything. Strange because we didn't notice a strong smell during our dinner. That said, I don't think that will stop us from coming back to try their breakfast. read more

Service is dope. Food is dope. Coffee is dope. This place it just dope. I underestimated the huevos rancheros at first but they were

Don't know if they are good authors but they certainly are great artists. THE BEST eggs Benedict I've ever had (the one made with braised short ribs). They are really busy here (at least for Sunday brunch) but it's well worth the wait. Be patient and you will be rewarded with wonderful food and friendly and attentive service. Our new favorite breakfast spot when we're in Appleton. read more

This place always has wonderful food and a really great and attentive staff! Wish they went back to serving dinner. read more

Seriously one of the breakfasts i have had! Bloody mary was amazing as well. Cant wait to come back again.

The best place to grab a meal in Appleton! So many great options on the menu. I love the eggs Benedict, gnocchi and bread pudding. Don't pass up the the Cafe Batido. The environment is friendly, warm and perfectly in niche with the service and menu. read more

I have been to Author's half a dozen times and it's been breathtaking each visit. Best restaurant in the Fox Valley.

Hands down, best restaurant in Appleton! Serves a bistro style menu. Great drinks, good service. Our go to place! Do yourself a favor, and check out their menu. read more

I liked the atmosphere. The service was good. I had the shrimp scampi & it was ok, but I've had better. I will try something different next time. read more

It's been a long time since I yelped about anything, but this place won my heart and a review! The place has a comfortable warm atmosphere. Our waitress, Victoria, was simply one of the best waitresses I have ever had! She was super sweet and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was amazing! I had the chicken empanada, which was one of the best I also had the meatloaf sandwich with tomato soup that was so delicious!! Everything tasted fresh! For dessert, I had the vanilla cheesecake, which was so good! Then we took some coffees to go also delicious ! I will definitely be back next time I'm in Appleton, Wisconsin. read more

Author's Kitchen + Bar - Floral Mimosa and Bloody Mary - Bars Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Outstanding food outstanding in service and a nice atmosphere. I would recommend this place always

We stopped in for breakfast and had a great meal and dining experience. The menu had a bunch of different options all of which seemed like they would be delicious and the option I picked was. The service was great, everything was clean and we plan on visiting again very soon! If you looking for a great breakfast spot this is your place! read more

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

I love love this place! It was my first time to dine here with my husband. We came here around 8pm on a Saturday night. A few parties were ahead of us and they were enjoying their cocktails in the lounge. We got seated fairly quickly without a reservation. I just simply love their decoration all around and on each table. I also love the space between each aisle of tables and the right amount of lighting. It's sophisticated with the books and plants on the table. Our waiter was very nice and introduced us their signatures. We got their empanadas, salmon, and short ribs. Everything turned out perfect and yummy. It wasn't too expensive compared to any other upscale restaurants. We had a good time and will definitely come back! Highly recommended! read more

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Currently the best restaurant in Appleton right now and there's quite a gap that separates it from everyone else. We finally have a restaurant that can hold a level of cooking to bigger cities in the State and this is it. Author's delivers on it's vision and cohesive menu that emphasizes elevated but comforting and unpretentious cuisine. All the pasta is handmade in house, and handmade well they are. The texture hits the mark as no where else in the fox cities area have I gotten gnocchi that wasn't gummy and dense, or tagliatelle that was fresh and wholesome. The brioche basket and the charcuterie was also a big highlight on the menu. The herb butter on the perfectly fluffy textured eggy brioche is extremely indulgent and well worth the money. Honestly we ordered about 8 items on the menu through two trips and could not find a weakness in any dish as they were all thoughtfully put together component-wise and seasoning wise. Definitely eat here if you haven't. read more

Author's Kitchen + Bar - Pan fried gnocchi special made by the Chef. Crisp and starchy in the outside, fluffy and potatoey on the inside. Not a drop of sauce left. - Bars Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Monday night at 5p, immediate seating. First, if you don't want to dine, there is a bar. No tap list but some decent beer options. Wines in glasses and bottles as usual. No sprits be mixed drinks. They have some quite interesting dishes. We had salmon sarshimi over crispy rice and burrata with eggplant and pinenuts. I love how the sarshimi was done at room temperature, not too cold! My main dish was shrimp scampi. The shrimps were breaded with panko and the risoto was cooked with mixed veggies in a creamy sauce. The place is quiet and the tables are spaciously arranged so you have the privacy you want. A very nice new place to visit in the downtown area! read more

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Great food. Perfect Benedict's. Amazing service. Empanadas are flakey and delicious. read more