Chetek Cafe hasn't been updated possibly in 30 or 40 years, so the booths and chairs are definitely not comfortable. The two bright spots were the service we got up until we got our food, and the Eggs Benedict. So yeah, everything was going swimmingly, then we got our food and two minutes later the waitress placed our bill on our table and thus our water glasses and coffee cups were no longer replenished. And the Hashbrown Delight . . . it was hard to find any hashbrowns; I had to scrape a majority of the topping off to be able to see/taste any. Paid extra for scrambled eggs--hand to God, I thought they put a folded up crepe on the side of my plate. No scrambles in sight, just a dry sheet of egg. Ugh. read more

Great locally owned restaurant, checkout the frozen meats in the cooler. Weekend specials including breakfast buffet featuring German specialty items. read more

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Great breakfast, speedy service - great atmosphere- really enjoyed the experience - wow what an experience

Food is always good! Prices are very reasonable. Breakfast is great but so are the specials and burgers! The patty melt is so yummy!!!

Delicious! Super friendly small town service. The German coffee is tasty. I had the biscuits and gravy which was hearty and filling and delicious. Counter service plus regular seating: breakfast buffet in the weekends. German specialties for lunch. Can't wait to come back for some schnitzel! read more

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Small town Cafe, German buffet and regular menu are both offered on weekends. Always crowded during peak season. We did not get the buffet as we do not each large amounts and it was pretty pricey for the amount we would eat. We chose the regular menu. We got omelettes. It was good, I would not say fantastic, but good. It took a long time to get our food because it was very busy. read more

Friendlier service will be hard to find. This joint delivers with healthy sized portions done well ... it's not trying to be anything other than it is: a great diner for people who appreciate straight forward meals. The hashbrown delight is made better with two easy-over eggs... and the Strammer Max was just enough (though it without the pickles it would miss... it could use just one more item or spread). read more

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If more star were available they'd get them all. Food was amazing. Well prepared well seasoned superior quality (especially the meats). Service was efficient and friendly. Typical cafe atmosphere. Very clean. Great dining experience read more

The food was just 'ok'. Friendly service, but would not return when in the area. We were looking for a great breakfast, but left disappointed. read more

worst experience ever. the burger was sour (old), the kids pancakes were burnt on the bottom, eggs were burnt, fries were old. But the worst was the salt and pepper shaker holder as a giving up the finger. When I said some thing to the server would she said that she did not decorate. Will never return. FYI there was only one other table besides ours. No excuse for bad food. read more

Great breakfast and lunch selections! The Jaeger Schnitzel is outstanding....always juicy and flavorful.

Chetek Cafe was a great find and their German and American breakfast buffet was delicious and a pleasant surprise; our first buffet since the start of Covid! We had a group of six and, even though it was crowded, we were seated within ten minutes! We ordered coffee and all took the buffet, of course! The staff were friendly and efficient and operated like a well-oiled machine as they cleared and cleaned tables and quickly prepared them for the next party. The buffet offered a good variety of breakfast items with a German spin on many of them. For my first plate I loaded up with a small taste of almost everything and thoroughly enjoyed each dish. There were also many other things to choose from on the menu if you were not interested in the buffet; we went in planning on the buffet but were told that orders from the menu would take up to 30-40 minutes. So choose wisely! Overall it was a pleasant experience with delicious food in a nice atmosphere with friendly service! You can't do better than Chetek Cafe! read more

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see love thier gyro salad & weekend buffet when we were looking to move to area we tried here first an loved it. we have a large family an they did amazing taking care of all of us read more

Rode out from Minneapolis for breakfast, here to see if I would agree with the other high ratings on Yelp. Yep, I agree. Wonderfully friendly servers and even the other patrons! Greatly enjoyed. read more

I usually eat here for there incredible buffet. However today was off the menu. They have a Bavarian Pork and egg plate that is epic. It's enough food to feed two people. If you are close to this place give it a shot. Most friendly staff and a excellent service! read more

Stop what you're doing. Get in your car. Drive West on 94 until you reach Eau Claire. Take 53 North toward Superior. Keep driving north. Don't quit, you're almost there. Now look for the sign that says "Chetek." Congratulations, you are officially 'Up North.' Now get ready for some of the best German food in WI hiding in the small town of Chetek! Don't let outside fool, this place is legit small town diner and meat shop. We came to try their American / German breakfast buffet. Much to our disappointment it had just ended. Oh well that's what you get for not coming sooner. Anyway our server told us they were serving everything on the menu so we had full range of breakfast and lunch options. We ordered up some coffee, they offer American or German. We opted for the German, it was smooth and flavorful. Not sure how the American compares. I really wanted breakfast but considering this place specializes in German food I decided it was time for lunch. I ordered the Jaeger Schnitzel with an egg. It also came with sauerkraut and potatoes. My boyfriend ordered one of the breakfast specials. I don't recall the exact name but its like Hoffel Poffel. It was a pork and onion dish with eggs and came with potatoes and toast. Since everything is freshly made and they are popular expect to wait for your food. But expect to be amazed when it arrives! Our food arrived and everything looked delicious! My jaeger schnitzel was huge! And all that delicious mushroom gravy....yum. The schnitzel and gravy had so much flavor and the pork piece was so tender not chewy or grisly. Homemade kraut was also a good call. It was warm and had little pieces of pork in it. Oh so good. That's the kind of kraut I want to eat all the time. Hashbrowns were standard, nothing special. My boyfriend's Hoffel Poffel was also really really good. It didn't look like much when it arrived but the pork was fantastic. So well marinated and tender. He opted for the German potatoes which were baby reds cut up with onions and green peppers. Our server was so nice and extremely thorough. She explained everything there was to explain about the menu and all the options. She talked about the proprietors and their German heritage. She also talked about the meat and the hundred years old recipes. You can buy meat from the cooler since this place is also a meat shop. They even sell the German coffee, Amish jam and a few other crafts. It's a delicious one stop shop! I wish I was in Chetek right now to go back and try more more items on that menu. Explore Wisconsin folks! Don't miss these culinary gems! read more

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Stop here and eat, you must! And try their German coffee! Staff is super friendly and accommodating. Food is excellent, especially breakfast. Worth the stop. read more

Great food and service! If you are in Chetek, you have to try the weekend buffet! It's delicious!

Great German Breakfast on the weekends, friendly service and greatGerman Breakfast Sausage

If you are a fan of German food, then this is the place for you. The food is great, the service is friendly, and the coffee is awesome. I would highly recommend this to anyone. They are a great cafe. I have provided some images of their food in this review. We live all the way in new Auburn and I'll keep coming here. read more

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Kudos to Norbert, his wife and crew for really doing a great job in expanding the Chetek Café & Meat Shop. A well rounded German menu but with enough variety for Wisconsin Scandinavians to enjoy as well. You gotta try either Saturday or Sunday's buffet, that's an amazing value that really packs them in. We went here for a weekday lunch in April and nearly had the place to ourselves. Loved the schnitzel with Hollandaise sauce. Good service, great menu, excellent food, of course we'll be back! We highly recommend this place to anybody eating in the Chetek area. read more

On vacation and we didn't want fast food, so we pulled off the interstate into Chetek after checking Yelp ratings. What a gem! They were getting ready to close but yet our waitress was at our table right away and very friendly. I did what I normally do at a new place and asked what she would recommend. She told us everything is very good then gave us a quick run down of her favorites. We both ordered the German Burger and it was great! A perfect blend of pork and beef, I'm not a fry fan but even those were great, and the portions are large. They are known for breakfast so if breakfast is better than lunch, oh my! Definitely 5 stars great on everything including price read more

This is a nice small town family restaurant! The food is amazing. Staff is super friendly and helpful. You will have plenty to eat!

Ate here today! Fabulous fabulous fabulous! Great hash browns. Thick bacon. Perfectly cooked eggs. Yum yum yum!

Absolutely the best breakfast buffet I've ever had the pleasure of eating at. I always look forward to seeing Patty and eating Norbert's great food. Love this place read more

My 7-year old son and I stopped for breakfast while at our cabin in Chetek. My son thought it was cool that we could sit right at the counter to eat, which worked out well. The wait staff was attentive, and our orders were taken immediately. He had a kiddie pancake (1 pancake, 1 sausage link) and an orange juice. For me - 2 eggs, 2 sausages, 2 pieces of toast, and a coffee. My food was good, too, but being in a small town, I would have expected our check to be around $12-$15; I was surprised to see it at nearly $20. After tip, I was right back to Twin Cities pricing, which would have been fine, but this is breakfast we're talking about. All-in-all, we'll go again sometime, but are likely to visit the other establishments in town first. read more

Great food great people! It can get busy but it is well worth the wait. Prices are kinda high but is what you would expect in a small town. Only thing I would avoid is the burnt toast. Happened about every time but that's no big deal. read more

Great buffet! Try the homemade German breakfast sausage and potatoes. Didn't know what to expect but will definitely go back. Also bought some of their ground hamburger and was very good. read more

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Not that great. Overpriced tourist trap. Biscuits and gravy were gross. Go to Norms instead.

My husband and I were tired of the same old breakfast places in our area. We turned to yelp and it suggested Chetek Cafe. It did not disappoint! Huge portions, great food, and happy, friendly owner and staff. Something rarely seen nowadays. They also have frozen take out meals, meats and sausages. I think I might have found heaven on earth. Did I mention they have a breakfast buffet on weekends and German food? PERFECT! Thank you, Melissa and Everett. read more

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Solid breakfast. The omelette are tasty and filling. I really wish it was their delicious looking German food that I was reviewing but alas, that will have to wait for a future review. Super packed in the summer, but it's expected for a local favorite. read more

We live in Chetek and this is our favorite breakfast spot!! The food is delish and we also love the owners Norbert and Patty! Yummmm!!! read more

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I ordered a German burger. It was the best burger I've ever had in my 34 years. And it was HUGE. I would have paid twice as much. And to top it off the staff was amazing; very friendly. Make the trip, it's worth it!! read more

Go to place for breakfast when we come to Chetek for fishing. Out of this world coffee from Germany. Never disappoints! read more

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This little restaurant is quite a surprise. Their Saturday/Sunday brunch goes well past the usual selections. Bavarian flavors abound and everything is seasoned beautifully. I particularly enjoyed the homemade sausage patties (quite spicy) and the mushroom gravy. This buffet consists of hearty breakfast fare and doesn't include the lunch/dinner items which you might find at a more traditional spread. Brunch always requires some sweets and an assortment is available. Even Wisconsin's favorite, Danish Kringle, is on the menu, which came as a pleasant surprise. Sure, there are larger buffets around, but it is rare to find one with such interesting and tasty food. Also, a major plus is that every every member of the staff is very friendly. It's fun to eat here! Oh, I almost forgot, do try the Bavarian coffee. read more

LOVE the German coffee. It is delicious! The food is pretty good, though we haven't ordered much from the menu. Every once in awhile we will stop in for the breakfast buffet. There is a pretty good variety of food to choose from on the buffet. The food is a bit on the salty side but it is good. Staff is very friendly. There is also meat, and other products for purchase. I believe they do catering as well! read more

This is a cozy hometown cafe with a cute original cafe counter & stools. The wait staff were all super friendly and attentive. The food was great and the portions large. Loved the German coffee -- bold and smooth. I highly recommend eating here. read more

Wonderful breakfast. Eggs cooked exactly to order (over medium), and the homemade sausage links were delicious! German coffee also delicious. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Prices reflect that wonderful small town feel. You get a lot for a comfortable price. I will definitely visit again and recommend to friends. read more

This is a really good small town restaurant. The Buffet has plenty to choose from. It's German style food. Probably the best food at a breakfast restaurant I've ever had in a small town. read more

DELICIOUS breakfast. My husband and I each had 2 eggs and toast while he had sausage links I had bacon. You could tell the food is homemade just by how delicious it smelled in there. I was tempted to get an omlette and I regret I didn't because I'm sure it would of been the best omlette I had ever had. The sausage I know is made in house and it was quite tasty. I am unsure if the bacon is made in house or not but it was some of the best bacon I have had. The service is wonderful everyone there is so kind and welcoming. Really gave me the small town feel. read more