As a winemaker in California wine country, I'd rank Mary Kate's right up there with the best wine…read morebars in San Francisco or Napa--at a fraction of the price. Their selection is outstanding: a well-balanced mix of familiar, high-quality domestic wines (think Cakebread, Caymus, Ken Wright), rare gems you'll almost never spot on a by-the-glass list (like an incredible Royal Tokaji Furmint from Hungary), and top-tier premium vintages (including Kathryn Hall and Will Harlan). The best part? Almost every wine--except the ultra-premier vintages--is available in 2 oz pours, making it easy to explore without committing to a full glass. I have no idea how they keep so many bottles perfectly fresh (magic? generous amounts of Argon?), but it works. The décor nails the theme, the staff are warm and knowledgeable, and the small plates are thoughtfully chosen to complement the wines. A must-visit for anyone who loves exploring wine without breaking the bank.

Delightful place! Great flight menu that changes seasonally! Bread with oil bowl provided a nice…read morebalance with the wine. Helpful and knowledgeable servers. Great vibe with live music!!

We have been here a few times now, and we are consistently…read moreimpressed by the customer service. We love the decor and vibe is fun. It's always especially fun when they have live music. The specialty cocktails are excellent (probably the best espresso martini in town). We had a small charcuterie board and it was beautifully presented and delicious.

Visited for the first time last week and enjoyed cocktails on the patio and some empanadas. The…read moreGuava Mojito was delicious! Great service and comfy patio seating.

Family atmosphere, live music, friendly group. Served family style excellent creative food. Adjusts…read morefor dietary restrictions if notified in advance. Truly nice owners. Call ahead for dates and times for service.

Great food, friends, ambience. Never disappoints. Tim and his wife always do a wonderful jobread more

So many apples! They grow over 200 varieties and probably had over 50 varieties to sample in the…read morecold room. That was fun in itself and then we made our way to the wine tasting. We tried several varieties of wine as well. All the wine was delicious and such a fun atmosphere. They have different wines and meads and we got a few bottles of different fruit wines and meads. I can't express enough what a fun adventure it is to go and try different apples and wines It's a small store with friendly hosts and delicous samples. Don't be deceived by the outside. It's a lot bigger on the inside!

Great wine tasting with great entertainment. Relaxing atmosphere and a nice selection of unique…read morelocal wines and ciders.

My friend and I have decided to try different wineries across northern Wisconsin, and started here…read moreat Catalyst! (I know nothing about wine, other than it comes in different colors and is made from grapes. I turned 21 a few months ago, and she turned 21 during quarantine, so we were clueless together.) You walk in and are greeted and given a card. You can use said card to select your wine, and when you're ready to leave you give the card back and pay, since this card keeps track of how much your spending. The selection was amazing! You have 3 options: a taste, 1/2 glass, and full glass. There's also a small appetizer menu. My friend and I split a chocolate fondue and honestly, it was one of the best fondues I've had. There were orange slices, cookies, and a toffee for you to dip into the chocolate with fondue forks. My friend and I had such a fun night, and the woman working (possibly the owner? I'm not sure) was so helpful and welcoming! We will most definitely be back.

We were in town for a ski race and looking for a little adult time. Catalyst was the perfect place…read more Good wine and delicious snacks. Visitors serve themselves from a nifty wine dispenser--taste, 1/2 pour, or full glass. I would definitely add this place to every trip to Rhinelander. Thank you to the most helpful local who made this recommendation!!!

Wife and I Love this place! The food, the service, all of…read moreit. Our only complaint is that it's not open as often as we visit Minocqua.

Great place when it was open. Loved the food, owners, bartenders, tapas food and drinks. They…read morealways had great entertainers. Its now closed, for special events only.

Highlights 1)…read moreExcellent Wine Selection 2) Snacks/Appetizers Available 3) Great Ambiance Visited on a recent Saturday night and had a great time! We came without a reservation (not sure if they even take them) as a group of 4 and we were able to snag a table right away. The vibe is cozy and fun! We ordered a burrata type dip and we were even able to add a gluten-free corn chip on the side in addition to the bread. The wine selection is great and has wines from all over the world! Service was so friendly and we loved hearing a little bit about the owners and their history with wine! We will absolutely be back!

Such a great experience! Beautiful place! The owner was very kind and conversational! Wine and…read morewhiskey selection was great!

We have a romantic, fabulous evening at twelve eleven! A crisp fall evening with heaters, fire pit…read moreand live music! All natural wines and went inside after music ended and enjoyed a game of scramble till the closed! Truly had just a perfect time & evening!!!!

Went in yesterday, a Wednesday, around 4:30P with my family…read more We gave our three year old a small toy to occupy herself. After about twenty minutes, my husband asked the only woman working if we could carry in food from next door. She said yes, but try to limit the toys. My husband asked her to repeat herself because he didn't hear her and she said, just try to keep it down on the toys, we have people trying to read. We were surprised that a wine bar warranted that kind of comment. If it's a coffee shop, library, book store, then OK. But a wine bar? We left and went next door to Thyme. I'd recommend that place if you're interested in an activity outside of reading quietly.

Love this place! Great food, friendly service (even when it's rocking), and a relaxing environment…read more Keep up the good work, don't change a thing!

We were excited to have a good meal, and were seated right away. Our waitress, who was also acting…read moreas hostess, asked if we wanted drinks (we didn't), and said she'd give us a few minutes to look at the menu. There were people in the restaurant, but also lots of open tables, and three additional waitresses. During the 20+ minutes we waited to order, no waitress would make eye contact, including our own who turned her back to us as she seated a couple at a neighboring table. When she took a dinner order from a table seated fully 10-15 minutes AFTER us, my husband, who had the patience of a saint, decided it was time to leave. We have never been treated like that, and certainly have never left a restaurant after being seated. I'm still shocked. The food may be delicious--it certainly smelled good--but we never got to try it!

I loved this little coffee shop treasure house -- lol, I don't even know what to call it -- in the…read moresmall mountain town of Lakewood, WI. We bought a bunch of coffee beans that were so much cheaper than in Chicago: Colombian, Guatemalan, Costa Rican, and Brazilian beans. This shop has plenty of things to window-shop and buy. The service was amazing and so helpful, though I'm not sure what her name was. The coffee was delicious -- absolutely delicious -- and the food was fresh.

1 Star -- Very disappointing experience at Northern Perks Coffee Shop…read more I traveled all the way from Chicago, and whenever I travel, I make it a point to seek out local coffee shops. I enjoy trying local favorites and supporting small businesses, and after reading the reviews for Northern Perks Coffee Shop, I was looking forward to having a good cup of coffee. Unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing. From the moment I walked into Northern Perks Coffee Shop, the young woman working there had what I felt was a very unpleasant and dismissive attitude. I simply asked what the most popular coffee was, and she made a face and said she didn't know. That alone was disappointing, but the experience got worse. I ordered a cappuccino. I watched as she used milk that had already been sitting in a cup and coffee that had already been sitting in a metal container. When she handed me the cappuccino, it was ice cold. I brought it back to the counter and politely asked if she could remake it. Instead, she used the frothing wand to warm the cup of coffee. The coffee tasted bitter and stale, as though it had been sitting there for a long time. I asked her again if she could please remake it. When she did, I asked if she could give me the coffee separately so I could add the milk myself, because at that point I was uncomfortable with how the cappuccino was being prepared. She then told me she would charge me for another cup. At that point, I was completely done with the experience and simply asked for a refund. The owner then tried to make excuses for the young woman's behavior, which made the situation even worse. Rather than acknowledging my concerns, the owner's response left me feeling dismissed and unsupported. I travel all over the United States, and 9 times out of 10, I have wonderful experiences at local coffee shops. I love discovering new places, meeting local people, and enjoying a good cup of coffee. Unfortunately, that was absolutely not my experience at Northern Perks Coffee Shop. What made the experience even more uncomfortable was the way I felt I was being treated. As a Latina woman traveling from Chicago, I genuinely left feeling unwelcome and questioning whether I was being treated differently because I am Hispanic. I cannot say for certain what was behind the employee's behavior, but that was honestly how the interaction made me feel. I would give zero stars if that were an option. Based on my personal experience, I would not recommend Northern Perks Coffee Shop, and I will not be returning. It is unfortunate because I genuinely wanted to support a local business and leave with a positive experience and a great cup of coffee.