The food is great here but it's very loud in there - I'd suggest that they do something to absorb…read moresome of the sound . Maybe the thing that hangs on the wall, like some churches have on the platform walls

Bar food done right. Less fancy and more like old school childhood memory food, just better. All…read moreserved with delightfully friendly service and ice cold beer. We liked it here immediately and ended up staying longer than we'd planned because it felt just right. Check it out if you're in town.

From what I hear, they are no longer open. the food was great. It was sanitary and service was…read moreexcellent. Sorry to see them, girl.

Amazing food! The staff was great and they had our takeout order prepped, labeled, and ready for us…read moreonce we got there. We had a pretty large order and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food! Although we ordered takeout, the inside was spacious, clean, and would have a great view of the sunset over the lake. 10/10 would recommend

We decided to make the trip (July 31st, 2025) to this beautiful, quiet little 50's style diner and…read morewe were greeted with tons of space and things to look at (an aquarium with delightful tropical looking fish, wall art featuring local photos from 75 years ago onward, cool cultural photos and posters from the 50's, lots of antiques, etc.). The food was very enjoyable, I got the Chicken Strip basket and it was delicious, real chicken, good fries and toast. My family got the Pickle Burger ("really good"), the Cod Platter ("flaky and delicious") and the Reuben ("needed more sauerkraut, but otherwise good"), as well as the Cheese Curds which I think we all liked. The Waitress was fantastic, friendly and helpful. We did arrive directly before a special event that they were closing early for but they still let us sit and order even though we made them a little late, which we are extremely grateful for! That does not go unnoticed. A very friendly environment, it seems like a place that would be a local favorite. I'll definitely visit again, although we do live about 45 miles away, but it was rather enjoyable and a rare, unique little spot.

Great little breakfast spot for the big town of Madison. This place is perfect if you are looking…read morefor a hearty and affordable breakfast for the cold weather! I had the build your own omelet with sausage, bacon, cheese, onions, and peppers with a side pancake. I ate it all quickly.

On vacation and selected the Blarney Stone for dinner and drinks. Every once and awhile you find a…read moreplace that you'll tell all your friends about. Very fast service. Great cocktails and outstanding food. That in and of itself would garner 4 stars. What put this to a 5 star visit was our server Truman. Great suggestions and all around fun guy to have taking care of you. Reubens, corned beef dinner and Shepards pie. Outstanding!!! Egg rolls and wings appetizers were a great start to our meal. Laughter, joking and general fun was had by all. Truman took our kind hearted ribbing and dished it right back. We were there on a Thursday and will return when we are back in town.

Good food, great ambiance , good drinks and service, what more do you want just stop in.read more

Wards is a very charming little place with a limited menu and small gift shop. Nice seating…read moreoutside. They serve American as well as espresso coffee. The people who work there are very friendly and helpful. However, we can't recommend the breakfast buffet. The eggs were made from powder the hash browns were soggy and we had to pay extra for biscuits. The lunch menu looks great but we haven't tried it yet. No vegan or vegetarian options that I could see.

We were in town to see the Ingalls Homestead and wanted to find a local breakfast spot. Our search…read morewas a success when we found Ward's Store & Bakery. Although the breakfast menu is small, everything on it was absolutely delicious. My kids ordered fresh toast (made with HOMEMADE wheat bread) and the ham & cheese omelette. I've never seen my kids eat so quickly! They said - "this is the best french toast ever!" and "I love these eggs I love these eggs I love these eggs!" I would agree - I had the breakfast sandwich with HOMEMADE wheat bread and it was gone within seconds - delicious! Many locals were also inside enjoying their coffee - you could tell they come here often. The prices were reasonable, the donuts were light and fluffy, the friendly staff was attentive and the coffee was quite good too. If you're in town to see the Ingalls sites, be sure to stop in, you won't be disappointed.

The food was delicious. The staff was friendly. With a welcoming home atmosphere! Would certainly…read morerecommend anyone to have a sit-down meal.

Great food at reasonable prices. Local cafe with friendly staff. Be sure and have pie!read more

Absolute best thing to eat after a long weekend camping trip. After eavesdropping on a local tour…read moreguide on the best local restaurants to visit and researching online, Jj's Diner has been mentioned multiple times. To refuel both my energy and hunger level, the double cheeseburger was very enticing (no regrets have been made). The buns were nice and soft. Patties were juicy and seared nicely with the ideal crust, and the gooey cheddar cheese was possibly the best thing about this burger. Fries were also good and salted pretty nice.. could use a bit more crunch to it. Malt melted a bit too fast in the heat but nevertheless, the chocolate flavored dessert was delicious. Good to note that I had also tried my friend's cheese curds, I believe, and they were uniquely delicious with the seasoning, flavorfully on par with the cheeseburger. Be sure to try them out.

My family and I just ate here (July 24, 2025) and it was great. The service was good, the staff…read morewas very friendly and the ambiance was inviting and cozy (think 'small town diner where you overhear a lot of casual, local conversations between families as they come and go'). I ordered the double cheeseburger special with bacon and I was pleasantly surprised (I was expecting McDonalds but they exceeded my expectations with a restaurant quality burger), then I ordered a cookie dough cyclone and it too was delicious. My family commended the Chili Dogs, the Pizza Burger, the Fish Sandwich, as well as the Cheese Curds (aka Cheddar Crisps or whatever they're called). Absolutely would eat here again, in fact, I think it's going to be the go-to spot for food in Luverne. Color me impressed!

Wish I had found this place earlier in my trip so I could have come back again…read more Rachel was behind the bar and she was super busy when we first sat down. I'll be honest, I wasn't sure how the service was going to go. It was a little slow at first. But as the rush lightened up, she was awesome. Attentive, friendly, took great care of us. Sometimes you just have to be patient when a bartender is slammed, and Rachel proved it was worth the wait. The walleye was amazing. Fresh, perfectly cooked, exactly what you want when you're ordering fish. And the Moscow mules? Also amazing. Well made, refreshing, the kind of cocktail that keeps you ordering another round. This is the kind of spot you stumble into and immediately regret not finding sooner. Great food, great drinks, great service once things settled down. Real hidden gem! The Verdict: Kitchen 2210 delivered a five star experience. Rachel took care of us, the walleye was on point, and the Moscow mules were perfect. If you're in town, don't make my mistake. Find this place early in your trip so you can go back.

Delicious! Went here…read morefor dinner. Service was very good. The atmosphere was fresh. And the food was excellent. I had the Beef Tips with Pirogies. Delicious. My wife had the Spring Salmon (they hot her at Coconut Rice). Her sister had the Oktoberfest special - Pork Chop. Everyone loved their choice. Definitely recommend

I had the taco and cash burger and the Fancy Jancy drink. Both were amazing! We will be back…read more Service was great and loved the atmosphere.

What a fantastic place! It has a cozy vibe. We shared a booth near the bar that had a sense of…read moreprivacy to it. It was busy on a Saturday at 5pm, and was fully packed as we left. A motorcycle gathering had closed the street outside, so we felt very lucky to get a seat when we did. The tap list here is impressive. I was thrilled that they had so many ciders to choose from, including several from one of my favorite cideries, 2 Towns. My husband was happy to have one of his favorite imports, Kilkenny, which is hard to find in the US, and followed it up with a local beer from Fernson, Ears Up. We started off with a South Dakota specialty, Chislic. I asked our server if it was more authentic grilled or fried, and she said grilled. They were really good! My husband had the Bourbon Bacon Burger with garlic fries. He really enjoyed it. I snagged a fry and it was tasty, with bold garlic. I had the pork tacos. These were not small street tacos, but very filling full-size tacos. A bit messy, but our server left us plenty of napkins. When she came by to ask if we needed anything more, we asked for the check. She said it'd be right out, and asked if we'd like free mini cupcakes as a thank you. She commented they'd been short staffed. I must say, everyone in there was working hard (the boss came by to check with us several times) and we have no complaints, only compliments. We then shared two mini cupcakes, one vanilla and one red velvet. It was a sweet ending to a really great meal.

My boyfriend and I decided to dine here last night before a country concert. Our reservation was at…read more5pm and boy am I glad we had reservations two hours before the concert because this place was not ready for the crowd they were about to receive. I did appreciate that we were seated right away (reservations took priority over walk ins) but it took about 10 minutes before we were handed waters and menus. It then took 30 minutes before we received our appetizer to which we were then told the rest of our food was done at the same time. Typically, I don't prefer to eat my appetizer at the same time as my entree, but in this case I worried with how slow of service we were receiving I wouldn't see my entree for another hour. Almost all of our food was amazing. I ordered a house salad and the Fillet of Beef with mashed potatoes. My boyfriend ordered the chicken and wild rice soup and the prime rib. He said the prime rib wasn't anything to write home about but it did the job. Overall, service was slow but everyone was super nice. I think they just need to hire a few more people which I know is difficult to do. I really hope this place can find the help they need because the food is so good and I want to see this place continue to succeed.

This restaurant has an awesome pheasant-themed atmosphere and the food is fabulous!!! Will always…read moreeat here when I am in town!!!