This isn't your standard coffee shop. It isn't open at the crack of dawn. It isn't staffed by…read morehipster baristas. It isn't even a conventional business model (more on that below). But it is good coffee and one of your very few options in Wells. This isn't a coffee shop, but a coffee club. Rather than buy a cup of coffee, you buy a daily membership that lets you order as many drinks and as many pastries as you like. All day. There aren't many towns where I wouldn't foresee this being abused. It seems to work as The Bean has been around for a few years now, according to the owner. The owner was also the main barista, coffee roaster, host, and probably everything else. He was really amiable and anxious to talk about the business and the building. There is only one small, residential-grade espresso machine at work, so service isn't brisk, but we weren't upset with the pace. The menu board outlines the options, but we had no issue with getting something off-menu if we knew what was in it. A small roaster on the back counter worked to ready beans for later use. The space is large and comfortable. There is local art on the walls (available for purchase), a few couches and big windows looking onto Broadway. A great club to be a member of Tuesday through Saturday!

Lovely stop at hometown coffee shop with friendly staff. Coffee is great, along with the ambiance.read more

We came for pizza night and had great build your own pizza. We make pizzas at home so we like good…read morepizza. Also had a nice crisp salad and split the brisket ravioli as an appetizer. Dessert: berry bread pudding and almond peach pie were outstanding. The service was also excellent! This is a true gem!

Just went for the first time and will be coming back soon! Amazing food with day to day specials!…read moreThe ladies here are warm and welcoming while offering really good recommendations! Very accommodating and the place is the cutest restaurant around! All of the walls are covered in trinkets you can purchase and fit the vibe. Love it all!

We were so excited to pull up to this restaurant. The front of the building was decorated with the…read moreimages of the original owners which made it look so interesting. Stepping inside felt like a step back in time to about the "60's or 70's. So much of the original decor is included in the design of the restaurant including the old ice boxes and tin ceiling. The staff was very friendly, although our waiter seemed to have another task he was trying to finish so we didn't get much attention. We went for breakfast and ordered nothing special- straight off the menu. It took almost 45 minutes to get our food and the restaurant was not busy at all. That is what made the experience frustrating. Fortunately the food was really good. The sausage is homemade and delicious. The hash browns and eggs were cooked perfectly. They only take cash or checks so be prepared.

We came early on a Saturday morning for breakfast. Interesting facts: If you order eggs, bacon,…read moretoast, hash browns they all may arrive in a 5-minute window on separate plates. Between all the plates and saucers for coffee cups and creamer there was barely any room left on our table. Another tidbit: If you're under 50, you may very well be the youngest customer in the place. Great for those wanting to feel young again. The whole BUILDING was old and extremely dated, but appeared to be clean. Food was fine, nothing notable in my opinion but it did the job. The sausage appeared to be homemade, which is unusual. Pancakes were mediocre. Hash browns crispy on the outside. The servers seemed to enjoy sitting at the dining counter socializing, looking at their phones while not working- but they were friendly and I didn't think service was slow like others have written.

Great service. Very good prices and the ice cream is delicious! So far Tortoise is my favorite…read moresundae! And I just tried the chocolate battleship I can't believe I ate it all so happy to have this gem in Fairmont

We stumbled upon this spot while we were visiting a friend, and we're so glad we did! The prices…read moreare great, the soft serve is creamy, and there are so many options. We even bought our dog a pup cup! Note - this is a walk up counter. There are tables on the side on the building to sit and enjoy your ice cream. This location also closes for the winter, so be sure to check out their Facebook page for updates.

Wow! Was hungry for Pizza, but not your every day ordinary fast food pizza joint. Stumbled on this…read moregem of a family owned Jake's Pizza in the heart of Fairmont. It was amazing and the staff were polite and attentive. I ordered their Sicilian and Mamma Mia was it delicious. It was hot and gooey with cheese and perfectly spiced with just the right amount of heat. Loved it. Do yourself a favor and go to Jake's and skip the ordinary pizza dive.

I grew up going to Jake's, so when we were on a four hour road trip north this past week, we had to…read moreswing over and have some of that amazing thin crust cut party style- exactly how I remembered it. The restaurant was fairly similar to how it used to be in the 80s, too, from what I can still remember anyway. We called ahead so it would be ready and we could get in, eat, and get back on the road. The server was great! We got two pizzas, both of which were perfect. That crust is unbeatable!

Discovered this coffee shop through my coworker. It's a relatively new coffee shop (opened in…read moreOctober)! And it's so cute!! Plenty of seating options and the decor is gorgeous, also plenty of street parking in the downtown of Wells. We went on a Friday morning and surprisingly there wasn't much people. This would be a great spot to study and the drinks are amazing. We even got to sample her two new drinks!! Whether I'm going to Mankato or wanting some coffee, this spot is the place to go!!

This coffee shop is such a treat to have in Wells MN. My turtle mocha double shot half pump…read moresweetener is always so so tasty. The owner told me about a breve style which used half and half and I can never go back! I also have tried their pastries. The ham and cheese, almond croissant, caramel roll, and muffins. They all have been so delicious! Worth it every time.

Stopped in at noon for a burger. Ordered a couple drinks and checked out the menu. We sat at the…read morebar and I've not felt so disregarded in a long time. It took over 29 minutes to get asked if we want to eat. We did but decided to move on. We've had better service on previous visits and what we've eaten in the past has been good so I won't give them a terrible rating. They make their Bloody Marys with Mr & Mrs T and Clemato juice.

The staff greets you with a warm, genuine smile every time you walk in a small touch that sets the…read moretone for the whole visit. The food is consistently high-quality and fresh, and it shows in every dish. Highly recommend if you're in the City of Lakes!

We've stopped here a few times and sat at the bar. The bartenders are fine- not very talkative. The…read moreother patrons seem a little clickish. Maybe it's just the way the place feels new and definitely not divey which we love. We haven't tried menu items but what I smelled and I observed being served looked very good!

Got the Wednesday steak special, cooked perfect Sofia our…read moreserver was excellent even though it was getting busy Plenty of room and very Handicapped friendly