The food and service were top notch! Excellent breakfast food didn't try the lunch menu but I'm…read moresure it's delicious. Very popular and busy, might have to wait a little bit for a seat but well worth it.

For starter our server Tricia F. was spectacular. She promptly greeted us and got us menus. She…read moregrab waters for us and a drink order after that and upon returning with the drinks was helpful with the food order questions we had. I'm knocking it down some because for a o.k. breakfast it was pretty expensive. Our 2 coffees, an omelet, and a pannekoeken with a 3 slice side of bacon was $55 after tax and pre-tip. We just didn't feel the value was there for something we could easily make at home. Also the requirement of the servers carrying a pannekoeken out to a table to say pannekoeken every 2 seconds was highly annoying.

I had heard many raves about Area 57 catering when we contacted them to cater a family gathering at…read moreHolden Community Park. Start to finish, everything was simply excellent. Nicole put together a lunch menu, with many great, tasty options, that included a charcuterie snack cup. Every detail was handled, from flower vases with Norwegian colors, to table covers, utensils, plates, bowls and cups. From set-up to clean-up, everything went like clockwork. Slam dunk five-star catering!

Was running around and was getting home too late to start dinner so I came here quick for the…read moredinner special and boy was it a great decision! The ribs were literally falling off the bone. So tender and flavorful ! Service was quick but still friendly and it was a packed house. Will need to come back more often.

A friend highly recommended Forager Cafe, which is why I went there with high expectations. Hmmmm,…read morehow can I say this....I was disappointed. I ordered their black and tan beer. A tasty choice (check out the photo). Then I asked for a reuben sandwich with a side of fries. I really liked the two-tone rye bread. There was modest amount of corned beef. Notice I didn't say 'generous.' The kraut, Swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing were a solid compliment. BUT the fries.... Check out the photo and look at the fries. These were double dunked in oil, greasy and sogged out, slightly charred, and meh tasting. I looked over at another patron's plate of food and saw her fries looked perfect. Golden, single dunk in oil, and crisp. Can I add a sad face emoji here? I called over the bartender and had him look at my fries, then look at the other patron's, and tell me the difference. He saw what I saw. I told him what was wrong with mine and asked why. He apologized and said he'd take 50% off my food bill. I saw him go back to the kitchen and have a conversation about my fries, which I appreciated. He didn't blow me off and let the kitchen know they dropped the ball. I've eaten at a lot of places from dives to fine dining, and I think the sign of good eatery is one that can excel at the basics.....like french fries. Plus, when you have your "A" staff working in the kitchen, but your staff sends out subpar fries to a customer...what does that say about the kitchen staff and leadership? Will I go back? Not sure, but there other places I've eaten at in Rochester that are consistently good. If I ever have family or friends in town and we go out to eat, we're not going to Forager Cafe.

We met some friends here for supper on Friday evening and were seated right away. Our server was…read morefriendly, attentive, made some good suggestions. The food was good, fresh and tasty. My only complaint was the size of the side salad that I ordered with my burger. It was by far the smallest side salad that I have received at any food establishment. In fact, I honestly thought it was a joke. Overall, the service was amazing the food was good. There was live entertainment there that evening and the performance was good, however when the volume is such that you cannot have a conversation with the people at your table, it's a bit too loud. I must be turning into my parents.

Absolutely amazing crepes…read more Sit and watch them make your crepe as you drool over the amazing food art that they're creating for you. They have sweet or savory options that all look amazingly delicious. The coffee is above top notch and don't forget to check out the grilled cheese options.

Every part of me wants to love this place. It has a super sweet dog, the staff is always above and…read morebeyond nice, and the service is quick. With all that said... it is the main point of the business which is lacking for me. After going semi regularly (it's often less busy than Blue Monday or little joy) I haven't had one drink I would call beyond mediocre. Their matcha is always too milky and their coffee is nothing special. Their food is pretty good don't get me wrong, but sometimes I look at my $15 dollar crepe and think to myself, am I an idiot for paying this. Raven's Nest is by no means a bad cafe, but it hasn't blown me out of the water yet.

Stopped here for dinner yesterday. My wife had the Osso…read moreBucco and I had the Grilled Salmon! Both dishes were excellent !! We hane been dining at the Harbor View for over 40 years and have enjoyed each dining experience! If I could change anything it would be to add an occasional fruit pie to the desert menu, like blueberry, apple or rhubarb/strawberry pie or crumble!

Best restaurant in the whole Midwest! Been coming here for nearly 30 years and family been coming…read moreeven longer. Not as great as it was in its hay day, but still comforting food I look forward to nonetheless when I'm in the area.

As you can see from my photo (I couldn't resist biting into it before the pic), I love this place…read more Any chance I get to come here when I'm visiting my parents, I make it a point! One of my favorite bagel places in the whole country and I go a lot of places :) Their bagels ARE THE BEST: soft, chewy, always perfectly toasted!! This is my first time trying a sandwich (Santa Fe) and of course it's fantastic (do wish the bagel was toasted but I should have asked)... Favorite thing is their selection of great cream cheese and bagels baked fresh every day! A great place for grab and go or if you're planning a party - cream cheese by the tub! Their space is amazing for remote work and I always grab a coffee (they have an awesome rotating selection). Staff is always friendly!!

Super cute bagel shop. Has plenty of seating and right in downtown Owatonna. I ordered the Italian…read morebagel sandwich and it was good but I would try something else next time. The Wild rice soup was good, also tried the white chicken chili and it was all beans. My kids got a bagel with cream cheese, my daughter cinnamon and sugar bagel was delicious. Would go back again for a fresh lunch!

I have yet to stop thinking about my breakfast from Bellecour!! In the morning it is an order at…read morethe counter cafe with pastries and small breakfast menu. We stopped in here after nearby workout class. I started with a creme brulee croissant and wish I had gotten second. I had a french omelet and the eggs were perfectly cooked and the cheese melted into each bite with the perfect amount of flavor. It looked like it may be hard to grab a seat, but there was plenty of turn over and we got a seat right away. The atmosphere was relaxing and filled with positive energy - people catching up, on a first date, or even reading. I am excited to come back to try more pastries variations & grab a coffee.

I think this is my new favorite restaurant. We accidentally came her for Valentine's Day when we…read morecouldn't get a spot at the bar at Monte Carlo. Passing by the window I thought it was a long shot and almost passed right by. I doubled back when I saw the chalkboard said open seating at the bar. We lucked out and got a high top for two right away. Guess what. They even have wings. Duck wings- something I didn't even know I wanted. Their small plates were perfect and we loved everything. The duck wings were a delicious mix of savory and sweet - dark moist meat like a turkey leg but sauced with a sweet orange glaze. The shrimp cocktail had the biggest shrimp I've seen in my life. The Brandade Fritters had a nice crispy texture and spicy sauce to take them the extra mile. The Trotter Croquette was also just so interesting - almost like a crab cake texture but so meaty and savory. We just couldn't stop so we had the chocolate mousse cake as well. It was to die for. It reminded me of my favorite Sebastian's Joe's ice cream - raspberry chocolate chip since it was paired with a raspberry sherbet. The Mousse was on this like crumbly stuff I that told my husband reminded me of that layer in à DQ cake (in the best way). Just all around perfect texture and flavor combos. I also really appreciated their NA cocktails. Most places do not do them well but I am happy to say that their Tonic 11 was very good. I can't wait to come back and try the other ones. Service and the ambiance were also very nice. They were so welcoming even though we just wandered in off the street at prime time on Valentine's Day. The interior is beautiful with high ceilings, romantic lightning and even intricately tiled bathrooms. They really paid attention to every detail and it shows.

Honestly, I didn't think the place would live up to what I had seen ahead of time. The croissants…read morewere fantastic! I only stopped at the counter, checked out the offerings, and picked up a few things to go. The place was nice and charming but the seating didn't look too comfortable. Listen, it's not about the chairs. This is a gem of a cafe with excellent baked goodies and desserts. Indulge and enjoy!

Decided to give this place a try after being in the area. Quick review: Food was VERY tasty!…read moreService and ambiance... definitely lacking.... I walked in and saw you could either order on a large touch screen on with a person at the front. I don't mind touch screens, so I went to start my order. The problem is that there are no pictures... so you're not 100% sure what you are ordering. I stopped the order and walked over to the case to order with the employee instead. There was one woman in front of me and she got her items quickly. I ordered 5 items. (See pic below) All of them were fantastic! I really do judge a place by how well they can do a croissant, and this place does them very well!! The employees were very polite but for some reason my order took almost 15 mins to fill... I watched them pull the items from the case, so I'm not sure why it took them so long to do the order. There was only one other person who ordered after me and she had a drink and a box of pastries too... she received her items first. As for the space, it is bland and feels like an old Carribou coffee.... There really wasn't anything that felt "Paris or French" here. Very bland and not very cozy. If you plan on going(the food was very good) order it to go...

My third review in six years and they still deserve five stars for food, service, and ambiance…read more This time I had the Brussels Sprouts and hands down they are the best I have ever had. Sorry mom! The chicken pot pie was out of this world. The crust was so flaky. Tony enjoyed his pull pork sandwiches and the cheese curds from WW Homestead Dairy, Waylon, IA.

Very nice eatery to visit. It's quite cute inside. You go…read moreinside and request a table and they will take you to a table, either inside or outside per your preference and availability. Once you review the menu, you go inside to order. Our food came out pretty quickly, within about 12 minutes. We ordered two chicken pot pies and a side order of brussels sprouts . This is smaller than the shareable size, but that was perfect for just the two of us. The pot pies were good and brussels sprouts were really delicious! Folks are friendly. We would eat here again.

Harry Potter would not be disappointed here!…read more The Ettlin's Cafe was probably one of the cutest spots I've been in a while for its own unique reasons! This cafe is found in a quiet spot in the town of New Prague. The restaurant gives off small town vibes but their special drink flights are spectacular! Now, of course we chose to visit this place for their Harry Potter themed drinks and I am so glad we did. This cafe actually creates 4 themed drink flights! 3 unique coffee flights - Harry Potter, Star Wars, & Peanuts, and 1 boozy Harry Potter themed flight. The presentation of these flights were gorgeous! Each one comes out in a beautiful wooden deco box with different themed Harry Potter stickers on the sides; as well a fun character toy brought to your table - we had both the Sorting Hat and Dobby. The booze flight also arrives with one drink aflame! There is a drink designed per-house. Majority of theme were delicious. The one set on fire did have a bit of an off-putting taste to it due to the flammable component drizzled over top. Besides this, the drinks were very nice. Not a fan of any of the themed flights? Don't worry, they have a regular mimosa flight for muggles as well On to the food. I chose to order the #3 From the Hen (2 eggs, choice of meat, hash browns, and toast). The food was absolutely delicious and extremely filling. Let me put you on one really quick.... The sausage is out of this world, the best I have had in years! I had a moment to sing my praises to the owner and he clued me in that they actually get their breakfast sausage from a local butcher near by! This all makes sense. The sausage was HUGE great flavor, thick and juicy in texture. It reminded me of a true German sausage. I would come back for that breakfast alone! All love to small businesses supporting small businesses! Overall really enjoyed my time here! If you haven't been out to try Ettlin's I might suggest adding it to your list!

The food was good and the drinks here are top notch! It was a very long wait with a toddler though…read more Took about 45-50 minutes to get our breakfast. Just know if you decide to dine here it could have a bit of a wait since a smaller restaurant. Our favorite part were the drinks. So many fun themed options to pick from. The pancakes were as big as our heads!