What's not to like? Lu Lu Beans coffee shop in Willmar is one of the cutest coffee shops I've ever…read more"bean" to. Ha, ha. The small sign outside says "Welcome home friends" which hints at the overall atmosphere you'll experience at this popular Willmar coffee shop. Old guys with bald heads and white chin beards gather around a small table on the patio to sip coffee, discuss their golf game and gripe about the rising cost of home owners' insurance. Nearby, a couple of moms in yoga pants catch up before launching into their busy day. Inside, a 20-something works remotely at a table not much bigger than her laptop. And there's me. A not-so-young-anymore dad from the cities with nothing better to do than hunt for a good espresso and write wordy Yelp reviews. I ordered a daily brew, my usual, which was fine. TBH not any better than coffee out of my Keurig. They had an espresso category on their chalkboard menu but I didn't see that a simple cup of espresso was an option. I could be wro Nevertheless, it's the vibe of the place that makes Lu Lu's so special. Set in an old house? Gas station? Country store? I don't know, but I love the friendly, homey feel. The different rooms have your usual tables and chairs, but also comfy oversized chairs, couches and love seats. Want to work remotely? No problem- tables and chairs of all sizes. Want to hang out and chat with your bestie or curl up with your favorite book (or electronic device)? Check! Looking for a cozy patio surrounded by potted plants? Got you covered. (Literally, the patio is covered by a lattice pergola covered in vines that crest a nice shade on a sunny day). I also love that the walls are covered in employees' artwork. Some of it is even for sale. The decor is well curated country chic with lots of live plants, cute antiques and I feel like there's got to be a cat quietly snoozing the day away somewhere around here. (Probably not really, but it wouldn't surprise me to feel something furry brush up against my leg). Lu Lu Beans coffee shop is as if your oddly hip grandma was a tattooed, big city barista who decided to start a new life in Willmar after working for Martha Stewart. It's a good thing.

I was looking for a nice latte for my morning fix. Lu Lu beans was close to our hotel and I headed…read morethere. Such a cute place. It's a former home turned into a coffee shop. Intimate rooms allow you to enjoy your coffee or do some work. Many were sitting out on the patio enjoying lively conversation. Staff was very friendly. My latte was nice and hot and flavorful. I bought some beans and found they source their coffee from Uproasters in the Twin Cities area. Great stop.

Fast and quicker then hwy 12 good for a date and clean not ran by teenagers and very goodread more

last time we went 2 of us got water cups and they got pop instead, the tall white manager with a…read morebeard a low voice saw they got pop and made them pay $6 for a small water cup of pop. Understandable, they asked for water and got pop instead, but $6 is crazy. We avoided coming here because of that, but two months later we go to get food and as we look at the menu, the same manger sees us and says "yall here to steal again?" we stayed quiet, looking at the menu to order, as he asks if we're here to still again. We stayed quiet and walked out with no food, since we just kept getting asked if we're stealing. THEN we go ahead abt a month, my friend is at work at TJ Max, and that same dq manager is at Tj Max, and asks my friend WHILE he is on the clock, if he is stealing again. We purposely avoided this place to not see that manager, we go there one more time and right away says we're stealing, then he's comes to our work and proceeds to ask if we are stealing? We purposely don't go to 1st street dq because of him, but then the manager is off the clock, is at our work place, and still says we are stealing. Oh also not to mention, that last time we went to dq, the manager was SITTING on the counter where the hand out food as he was talking to a customer, and interrupts his convo to ask us if we are here to steal.

Best boneless wings, which I thought I'd never try. The golden barbecue sauce is great and they…read morehave the best fries. Poutine is great too and I'm sure it's good for you. All the food groups: dairy cheese, gravy, bacon, fat, vegetables, how could you go wrong? We happened to go here for a birthday drink shortly after it opened and found out it was bingo night. Then went weekly for a year! It was a lot more fun when Rick called bingo. There were people of all ages playing (18+) with one cash prize, and several certificates, T-shirts, etc.,back when it was free. We spent enough on food and drinks that it wasn't really "free" but cheap entertainment bringing friends together. Was a highlight destination while it lasted. Still go for the wings. Now it's pay bingo with cash prizes, but I find it less camaraderie anymore. I guess the person calling bingo made a huge difference.

First time here. Was excited to come here for their wings. The staff was very friendly and…read morewelcoming. Dining room was pretty clean and nice seating with lots of areas to sit. I ordered ruff summer drink which I recommend. Very sweet and delicious. For the food I ordered mango habanero and the new blackened wings traditional style. I think there wasn't enough seasoning on the blackened wings which I was left disappointed. The seasoning itself was pretty good just not enough on the wings. The mango habanero was ok if you like sweet and tangy spice. I'd come back to try the burgers

Great breakfast or lunch stop. My mom and stopped for lunch on our way to Benson and had a lovely…read moreexperience. The fresh roasted beans are a nice touch.

Really good coffee/awesome selections...Staff always seems to be smiling and boasts a warm,…read morepleasant atmosphere. Try the Nirvana line, its amazing! Overall a great place for coffee & breakfast...Highly recommended!

Service was terrible waited 15 mins to even get water then waited another 45 mins to get our food…read more And they gave me the wrong order.

Terrible service while management is laughing at the register. No team work or leadershipread more

Very good chain resturant in general. Good food fast service and good ice cream. Compared to the…read moreother places to get burgers this one is definently a star and I would reccomend it. Pros: Good food Pretty clean Fast service Good service Cons: Can get very busy if the conditions are correct. Good resturant in all

Don't order food with the app and expect to get your food in a timely manner at the Culvers in…read moreWillmar MN. Waited 30mn to get an order of Mac and Cheese and an order of fries. I had to go to the drive thru and ask them for it. Then they brought it out a minute later cold AF and Soggy Azz fries. This is the second time in 2 days that they have done this. I agree with other reviewers that this is the worst Culvers in MN.

good service and real homecooked meals. Hard to find anything but wraps, hamburgers and plain bar…read morefood in this area that used to have some high quality restaurants. This place is very popular.

Good Service and Good food. Seemed a bit fresher than other places around. Tight quarters for…read moreeating so if busy you are close to other tables.

Ordered Pizza for my family for a birthday celebration. A double pepperoni, texan taco and cheese…read moresticks with extra cheese. Had to order via door dash as Pizza Ranch doesn't offer delivery anymore. Once the Pizza was delivered, set everything up to get the family ready to eat, opened the boxes and was immediately disappointed. Both pizzas were not what we had ordered. Received a sausage and pep pizza and a sausage onion and misc Pizza. The cheese sticks were missing most of the cheese, the pizzas were also undercooked and doughy. Called the business, they initially said there was nothing they could do, then said they could remake the Pizza if we could come pick it up. Unfortunately that was not an option, which is why we had ordered delivery.

This Pizza Ranch used to be our favorite go-to place for chicken, pizza, salads, buffet,…read more delivery...you name it! 2012-2021 Change in Assistant Management and turn over in Staff have reduced it to an acceptable pizza buffet. Not even sure they offer delivery, anymore...just Carry-Out. Still, good chicken, good pizza and acceptable salad bar.

Yoooo this Applebee's is insane!!! The burgers are to die for. To literally die for I tell ya!! And…read morethe fries omg the fries are some of the best fries on the entire planet!! The food gets you full and the drinks get you drunk! The bomb pop looking red white and blue drink is delicious!! It gave me a feeling I can only describe as the exact feeling I felt on my twelfth birthday when I opened up the sick ass tech deck skatepark I had been begging for! The exact feeling replicated by a tri-color refreshment, insane! Also, bring a jacket because they crank that air con like it fucking soldier boy

I use to love working here until we unfortunately got a new general manager and fired alot of the…read moreolder staff so that he could have his friends have there position which i think is very unfair environment especially with being treated differently then others also alot of drama work here if u want his friends staff to talk shit behind ur back to him and also not clean at all waitress stick there dirty fingers after carrying nasty plates into the fry basket we also would take off the expiration date so you guys wouldn't know that it expired that day and sometimes they will serve you food thats been sitting in the window for hours also they dont provide benefits like they say they do and we also found a tape worm at the bar before be my guest and eat here