Great food. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Generous portions. Omelets amazing. Pancakes fluffy and delicious. Friendly staff. Clean restaurant! read more

It was Breakfast Bear or Era's Cafe. I've now been to both & I am so happy we decided to come here instead! The place is usually very busy in the morning, we waited for about 10 minutes, maybe less for a table. Upon sitting, we were greeted promptly by a friendly waitress. I ordered the maple cinnamon iced latte, which was decent. The avocado toast plate was fantastic, but spicy. The smoked salmon tasted like it had been brought out of a cold package and warmed up in the microwave. If you bring the food down to what it actually is, it is impressive that they can make such bland food look beautiful. It seemed like they didn't care much about the presentation of the waffle.. almost as if people ordering waffles are inferior to people ordering avocado toast lol.. Overall, presentation was very inconsistent between the four plates at our table, but if you're not one who cares about that, then all you need to know was that the food was really good! BB's Bloody Mary's were to die for! Overall nice, clean, modern breakfast diner. Never heard of it until my family brought me here. More advertising would benefit this place! read more

Breakfast Bear - Avocado Toast Plate w/ Smoked Salmon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

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Second time coming back after first visit when they opened. Great service from start to finish! It was kind of slow on an early Saturday morning which was great for us! The girls ordered the bear combo plate and they loved every bite of the huge pancakes! Tuna toast was a bit disappointing with the tuna being overly soggy and oily. The funnel salad is also overly dressed. The hard boiled egg tasted off so they gave me two fried eggs instead. Very laid back and family friendly ambiance. Portions are very generous and plenty of options on the menu for everyone including healthy eats. Will have to get the fresh squeezed OJ next time. Loved their Italian coffee. Overall, a great place in Rib Mountain for brunch. Just expect large crowd on weekends. read more

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What a dud. You can get on a waitlist, so there's that. "Poached" eggs on eggs benedict were overcooked. Chicken on Cobb salad was dry and hard to saw through and thought I might require the Heimlich maneuver while swallowing. Waitress was nice. Just a complete letdown between the menu trying to be upscale but staff not being able to cook it. read more

Breakfast Bear - Granola bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

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So much good stuff. Nice building, easy parking, nice system to handle the big crowds and solid service. Just needs a bit of work executing everything at once. We went on a busy Sunday morning. It was nice to spend our 30 minute wait in our vehicle. When our table was set, we received a text. When we entered the restaurant, we were immediately seated. The menu is great. Lots of the standards but a nice selection of non-traditional breakfast choices and also a number of lunch-forward options. If you are looking for a restaurant devoted to working with local producers, this appears to be your place. I ordered a Bloody Mary. It was very good and came with a nice assortment of garnishes. Our "fancy" coffee drinker said his drink was one of the best he ever had. When our meals arrived they were generally as expected. However, one diner had sausage links that were just warm. My Chefs Biscuit and Gravy had good flavor but the chicken breasts were overcooked and thus pretty dry. The biscuits were thick, dense and not very tasty. I didn't complain because the restaurant was very busy and we didn't have many visits from our server. Our fellow diner, who had the prime rib Benedict, had ate it on a previous visit. He called it a 10 out of 10. Said he would get it on every visit. Overall, great concept and pretty solid execution. Just a little bit of polish and I think it would be a 5 star. Definitely willing to pay it another visit. read more

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I stopped here for breakfast during a recent trip to Wausau. I had their biscuit and gravy breakfast with a cup of coffee. I got there around 7am on a Thursday and was seated immediately by a pleasant server. My food arrived within five or so minutes and I dug right in. The biscuit was very thick and fluffy, not like the denser ones I was used to in the south. This is a good thing! it soaked up the gravy nicely and the hand-breaded chicken breast that topped the biscuit was juicy and complemented the meal nicely. The gravy was a tad salty but not overly so. I was glad I only had the half-order! The coffee was good without being too foo-foo. A great start for my day. read more

Breakfast Bear - My biscuit and gravy breakfast half-order. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

This was a great stop!! It was our first time and we will definitely be back. The building was very nice and clean. The waitresses were very welcoming and had quick service. The food was so yummy. My wife had a latte that was very good. The Wisconsin eggs benedict offered some unique flavors that I would highly recommend. My wife got the heirloom bear omelet that also was very good. Lastly, the bathrooms were super clean and had a very fun Dyson sink. read more

Breakfast Bear - Wisconsin (eggs benedict) bacon jam and beer cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

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Bright and clean, breakfast and lunch faire. We loved everything we got! Prompt service. Large restaurant with booths and tables. Near Rib Mountain. Many vegan options! The vegan bowl was quite spicy - you've been warned. read more

Breakfast Bear - Bananas foster French toast stack - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

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Needed a place to brunch at while on our way south. Found this place which is just off of 51. It had high reviews in Yelp and we found that they are well deserved. From entering the door where several hostesses were ready to seat you, to paying the bill, everything was delightful. Seems everyone is working in sync and service was friendly and fast. The restaurant itself was bright and cheery and made you feel important, like they really wanted to make sure you were happy. We would stop back here in a heartbeat. And would come here often if it was closer to where we lived. read more

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Come here on an empty stomach because the portions are LARGE. I was in the area and needed a place with wifi, power outlets, and breakfast food. Breakfast Bear was nearby so I decided to check it out. The menu is large and varied. I got an omelet and it came with hashbrowns and pancakes. Both were very good, though I had to take the pancakes to-go. Service was quick, which I appreciated. read more

Breakfast Bear - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

Love the funky ski bear decor. The food came in huge portions. Very accommodating for gluten free or dairy free options. There is comfortable seating and Friendly service. read more

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Very disappointed with our service and meals. The waitress Emma was not friendly and was more interested in the service area than the customers. We had the chicken and waffles and the waffles were gummy inside. The other order was the corned beef dish and the corn beef was tough and chewy, the sweet potatoes and onions were just warm. When it was ordered the waitress never asked what type of toast or how we would like the eggs, not big on white bread and sunny up eggs. We have been here a few times before but today' was just not good service or food for the amount of money spent. read more

Love coming here for breakfast or a lunch choice. I enjoyed the flavors on my egg sandwich. It was delicious. I have had the Reuben sandwich and that was good too Service is always excellent. They do a good job turning tables when it is busy Very clean read more

Breakfast bear is everything you'd want for a brunch spot. Breakfast cocktails, great selection of food with some very unique specialties. Very cute decor and comfortable atmosphere. Service was spot on as well! I ordered the breakfast potatoes and sweet Dutch pancake, so good! You will not be disappointed! read more

Breakfast Bear - Sweet Dutch Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

What a great place! Friendly people, great service and the food was off the chain. Lots of great options on the menu. We'll definitely be back! read more

Breakfast Bear - Chicken and Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

Great food and great service! I would highly recommend a visit to this place. It is a great place to bring the whole family!

Stopped in for breakfast by myself a couple days ago. The restaurant is a little upscale looking from the usual places. I sat at the counter and ordered regular coffee which was very flavorful and a just right taste. They have the capability to make different types of coffee options also. The menu was interesting and had options that were a little different such as an eggs Benedict flight of 3 different offerings. I stuck with the classic and even still they added something on top, I think fresh sprouts which gave it crunch. Hash browns on the side were cooked to crispy perfection. The waitress was attentive and friendly. I highly recommend Breakfast Bear. read more

Breakfast Bear - Classic Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

we are from California.:.. oh so good... heirloom Honey Omelet was amazing!!! By husband had the Chefs Biscuit and Gravy. Everything was amazing . great portions . Faith our server was great with recommendations . read more

Breakfast Bear - Heirloom Honey Omelet, Chicken breast with Biscuit and Gravy .. and I splurged on a Bloody mary - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

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Came back to this restaurant again & brought my husband. He was pleasantly surprised. He ordered orange juice which was freshly squeezed. This is a gem of a place with excellent quality food at a reasonable cost with great service. Anna was our waitress who did a great job, read more

Breakfast Bear - Freshly squeezed orange juice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

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We had a late lunch here. We were seated immediately and service was top notch. Food was delicious! We would definitely come back

Overall I've been satisfied with the brunch here. I've mainly had the skillets, and some may be a little unbalanced, especially when they're trying to get chefy, but I appreciate they're trying to do something different. And all their potatoes always need salt (please Wisconsin for the love of Potatoes, just salt them. Potatoes love salt.) but the seasoning problem is a cultural issue up here. The overall population doesn't seem to mind that their food has no flavor as long as it's fried. But overall I've been satisfied with my experience. Unfortunately, I just never have any dishes that are memorable, but they're good overall, and my kids love having breakfast here, the coffee is great (better than most of the coffee shops I've tried), and the service is always great. That's why when I ordered the chilaquiles I was so shocked. Was I expecting them to knock my socks off? No. But I was expecting actual chilaquiles. This was an obscene amount of potatoes (why?) layered with a few chips, if there was sauce and salsa, you couldn't find or taste it, there was like a whole 5 oz of lettuce greens on the plate topped with my egg, raw jalapeño, and handful of cilantro. So unbalanced (it was all heat, no acid, no salt, the dry unsalted potatoes don't count as fat). They managed to over complicate it and miss half the ingredients at the same time. If there's someone in that kitchen that knows how to make authentic chilaquiles, please listen to them. Get the basics down first, and then chef it up. read more

Really good food and service! I had the blueberry cobbler pancakes and Earl gray tea. I will definitely eat here again.

The Midwest does it again. We enjoyed a yummy breakfast on the road. So many different food options. Many coffee options, only thing better would be the addition of chai tea. Efficient and friendly wait staff. Had such a hard time picking, especially after watching other customers' food brought out, that we ordered in and also ordered food to go. read more

Breakfast Bear - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

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I love coming here but today the usually good bread was awful was supposed to be sourdough and it was definitely not. The service was AWFUL- we had to ask for help 4 times - our waitress never came back. Very disappointed. Omelet was good. read more

Stop here on our way to Milwaukee from my parent's farm up north. It was really good. My boys really like their food. I'd definitely stop here again. Staff were very nice and friendly. Wonderful atmosphere. read more

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Friendly service, great food options and full coffee bar. The owner told me the new building was finished just over a year ago and the space is bright, clean and open feeling. Will definitely return when I travel that way again. read more

Breakfast Bear - View from the counter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

Went with a party of three and we all shared plates. The service was wonderful. The place was busy but you can join an online waiting list. The ambiance and decor is very inviting. The food was very good. The guacamole was far too garlicky for my taste. The other dishes were nothing short of stupendous. Some of the best food I've had this far north. I'm impossible to impress with pancakes . The Dutch Baby sweet was 10/10, the pancake sides were 6/10. The coffee drinks we ordered were also very good. read more

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My new favorite place for breakfast in Wausau! Start yourself off with a Lavazza latte or mimosa made with freshly squeezed orange juice . I loved the Dutch Baby (something I can't make at home and covered in fresh berries and bananas). A modern restaurant that is very clean and the service was great. A stuffed bear in a chairlift will even greet you at the door as you look at Granite Peak. A wonderful breakfast spot (I confess... I went 2 days in a row) read more

Breakfast Bear - Interior of the Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

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service fast and friendly. modern deco - very nice. I had a coconut cream latte - delicious! we ordered the Classic eggs benny and the rib mountain scramble with pancakes - SOOO GOOD. Would highly recommend. read more

Good food, but very bad at refilling coffee. Needs better customer service. Please add crepes to your menu. The layout with the step in to the booth is dangerous. read more

Amazing place with a AAA staff. Wonderful service. A great breakfast bar with a nice craft beer selection as well as good coffee. The creamer options were prepacked which kind of suck for a place with such good coffee but Sadly that seems to be the standard now. I had the biscuits and Gravy which were good but not traditional. The biscuits were fresh made and pretty dense. They then put a boneless fried chicken breastfeeding on the two biscuits and cover it with Gravy. I would split the biscuits so there are 4 1/2 myself but it was very tasty. The chicken was super. The Gravy was dark and interestingly seasoned. Not traditional pork Gravy but still tasty. The one thing which I was disappointed at was how the staff was treated. I overhead the waitresses talking at the bar about getting food and apparently they charge them full price! We'll its definitely not free or even 50% off. That is madness, free staff food is a tradition as old as time in restaurants. When you have a good staff you should be taking care of them. read more

I've had the Luxury of traveling all over the country and I have never had the Worst Biscuits and Gravy... there are some traditions that should NOT BE CHANGED..... the Gravy was separated and yellow... biscuits were EXTREMELY hard..... I did request them too take them back and asked for a standard cheese and Sausage omelette poorly executed but edible... the restaurant did not charge me for the biscuits and gravy... but if your looking for a Good OLD FASHIONED BREAKFAST this isn't the place.... read more

Phenomenal! Best Eggs Benedict I've ever had! And I'm a connoisseur! It's my favorite breakfast. Well, wow...there before me were two heaping halves of this luscious dish. Smothered in the richest, savoriest hollandaise imaginable. Layers of cheese, a perfectly poached egg, and...bacon jam. What a scrumptious combination. The accompanying sautéed O'Brian potatoes were perfectly seasoned. In a nutshell, this breakfast was perfection. Why am I raving over this meal? Because nothing comes even close to the deliciousness! I must also talk about the service and the charming, lovely decor. Friendly, warm helpful servers...thank you Jenny. And the owner, Lobi, is just an absolute gem! Sweet young man who has a special, very kind, humble and personable way about him. How refreshing to find this wonderful restaurant. Places like this are few and far between. Absolutely highly recommend. read more

Breakfast Bear - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

the food is very good and the place is always clean. Jenna is a great waitress. I recommend this place. the prices are within range, not too high. read more

I just ordered a Cobb salad here. It was not good. The crispy chicken had no seasoning and I was charged a dollar extra for it. There was no blue cheese on it. the hard boiled egg was rubbery. There was only 3 small pieces of tomato on it. The ranch dressing was watery and only about 1 T of dressing for the whole sallad. Also there were a couple of uninvited french fries on the salad! All this for $ 18! so sad. No apology from the waitress when I said something. needless to say I won't be returning. read more

Great food and service. A little pricey. Great variety and things for the adventurous palate

Excellent tasting omelette, wonderful homemade bread, and a nice helping of fruit with huge berries

Don't waste your gas to try this place. Era for sure still has our heart after our first experience here which was honestly horrid. Busy Sunday at about noon, understandable that there's a wait but it took us over 10 minutes to even be greeted at the table. We watched two 4 tops get sat after us and they had their drinks and orders taken by a server that was not ours, all before a different server greeted us. Not to mention the horrible placement of the table we were at & then to top it off - a small black curly hair on my $30 meal of steak & eggs. They so graciously made me a new plate that I asked to be to go after my fiance had finished his meal but yet got no apology or accommodation until I ASKED if something could be discounted as I basically just wasted 2 hours of my day and still had not eaten. The manager kindly comped the entire steak off the bill but still never spoke to him. We're all for second chances but for christ sake, up your customer service. It'll be a while if we even do decide to try it again. read more

On my way home from Knoxville, where fabulous restaurants are abundant, I stopped in Wausau to take a break from the road. Was I pleased to find Breakfast Bear--thanks to some Yelp reviews! I'm pretty sure they could slide right into the K'ville scene & hold their own after experiencing their Heirloom Honey Bear omelette with a side of Gouda hash browns. So stinkin' good!! Fresh ingredients handled with a creative hand is always the way to go. I'll be back read more

Breakfast Bear - Heirloom Honey Bear omelette topped with sliced avocado, Gouda hash browns, sour dough toast w/lovely jam - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

What an amazing stop! We wanted something quick on our way home from Green Bay but didn't want fast food. Stumbled across this gem and we were so impressed. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable. I had the breakfast birria tacos, kids had the breakfast combo and my husband ordered a bunch of random breakfast items and everything was delicious! All house made. Paired with a house made spicy bloody and a brown sugar spiced iced latte. Perfection. Food came out quick too so we were in and out and full! Will definitely be back. read more