The Abbey is one of my favorite places in Menomonie. Not only is the atmosphere really cool and…read morelaid back but the staff are always friendly and willing to strike up a conversation. It always seems like there is a really relaxed vibe and the low lighting and heated bar really add to this experience. I used to think that The Abbey was just a bar (by no means a bad thing!) but I stopped in for lunch and had a spectacular pulled pork sandwich a few days ago. Dare I say it... The best pulled pork sandwich in downtown Menomonie?! The sauce sounds like it would be weird because there is mustard in it but I can confirm that it is delicious and really makes the sandwich. Props to The Abbey for having a limited menu and having a few really good dishes instead of a bunch of average bar food. Apart from the atmosphere, food and staff there are really good drink specials at The Abbey as well! Every day there is a near unbearable special. When school is in session these deals are definitely taken advantage of by the Stout students. If I had to credit this place for just one thing it would be that the building itself is such a relaxing place. No flashing lights, no overly loud music and no amateur DJ screaming at the top of their lungs like other bars in Menomonie. Even yet, if inside is a little too much you can always step out onto the patio. If you're looking for a relaxed cocktail in Menomonie this is your place.

This place rocks. The fact that the menu is limited is a positive. They are freakishly good at…read moremaking the items on the menu. And just when you think your whole day is shot because the slaw has broccoli (we know that Wisconsinites loathe anything that did not have parents) bam - there's bacon in it! Abbey (from the Abbey) is the coolest Abbey I know. Much cooler than any other Abbey, including Westminster and Downton. My dog enjoys the back patio where she can chill and dream about all the wonderful smells that waft from the kitchen. The sandwiches are amazing. The drinks are made well and the free chaser is like a prize my liver didn't know it won.

This place is a gem! It is always busy but we always stop! Pizza is phenomenal! Service is quick…read moreand they are very attentive to our needs! Don't pass this place up in Wisconsin! They have outside seating if it's crowded as well which is great!

Great place! Cozy, clean bar with wonderful staff. Ice cold drinks + delicious food = a FUN…read moreSaturday afternoon...

Phenomenal food, entertainment, customer service and more! The homemade soups are to die for.read more

We ate here one week ago. We came in late, but called to make sure the kitchen was open. My…read morehusband ordered the soup of the day - which tasted good....but in our party of 3, the 2 who had the soup got severe food poisoning. It started with me - about 2 hours after we ate there. My husband was sick a couple of hours later. Timing was terrible as it was the week leading into Christmas and we were visiting the area from out of town. Two people sick, throwing up with one hotel bathroom was brutal. It's been a week now and my husband has only kept down 4 meals. I did call the restaurant and left a message, but no one called me back.

We packed up our two toddlers on a cold winter day and headed south to have lunch on a Sunday,…read moreunloaded everyone with all the things to keep them busy and noticed when we got to the door the door the were CLOSED on Sundays. Sure wish this was reflected on their website or on Yelp! Not a great first experience. We have been wanting to try this place for a while now too bad it didn't work out. Hoping for another shot someday. Pros: very convenient parking, we got front row.

We stopped by on a Thursday evening. We arrived right before 5pm and there was plenty of seating…read more The bartender came over right away to take our orders. The restaurant is small, nothing fancy, but pleasant enough, the music in the background not too loud. We started off with cheese curds, which were served in a tall cone. The curds were fantastic, crisp, chewy, and squeaky. We added an order of ranch on the side, and I was really impressed by it; our server said it was house-made, too. For my main dish, I had the chicken enchiladas tacos. Now, I'm from California, and I look at any Midwest takes on Mexican food with a critical eye, but these were really good tacos! My husband had the maple whiskey burger and really enjoyed his meal. I sneaked one of his fries and found it to be delicious. The restaurant was getting really busy about 5:30 as were we needing to pay and leave, so that process was a bit slow, but that is really the only criticism of our stop here. We'd both definitely eat at Common Man again!

A comfortable established tavern to sit or stand around…read more Framed legend Band & singer preformers grace the walls, telling a story of the music and past showmanship that entertained drinker's and jazz fans through the many years of this stand alone eclectic establishment.

Laid back, friendly, no credit cards, no food. Very intimate bar with lots of character.read more

Saturday I set out for a short brewery trek of three breweries... I was excited to visit my 363rd,…read more4th and 365th breweries! Quite the array my palate experienced! The first brewery.... fine, just fine, nothing great. The last brewery? Off the charts... fantastic!! Balsam Lake? Yikes..... I arrived to a full patio and quite the busy inside. Good omen, right? Once I began tasting through my flight... two words came to mind...not sure if they're correct or... but they were... Tourist Trap....? I built a flight of four, four styles I commonly order, so I'm familiar with them and they're preferred. My flight consisted of #3 Angler's Amber, #7 Stump Bay Stout, #17 Marges Doppleganger Doppelbock & #18 Haugen All The Honey. The Honey beer was delicious and was he only one I could stomach to want to finish. The Angler's Amber? WHAT is that, is that a Bitter Amber? That is NOT a style....for good reason! This beer I could only take three sips of... in disbelief that it was that bad! The stout and doppelbock....just not good. Three days later and I'm still at a loss for words to describe what my palate was dealing with? Being to nearly 400 breweries I wouldn't consider myself a slouch, nor definitely an expert but when three of four beers are unpalatable... it's not me... it's the beer. Such a disappointing experience. Getting the $16.00 tab for what I considered awful beer sure didn't help ease the unfulfilling feeling. Maybe I should have opted for the Boysenberry Blonde that I debated and a beertender said was her current go-to? This brewery is three years old so...maybe they're still working kinks out? New brewer? I may have to peruse untappd for other beer ratings but at this juncture I wouldn't go back, just bummed out by the experience as a whole.

We showed up at the Balsam Lake Brewery & Market thirsty, hungry, and ready to watch football…read more Balsam Lake Brewery checked all of the boxes! The Blood Orange seltzer is refreshing, and my favorite so far. The buffalo wings and steak fries were served piping hot, and well seasoned. There was plenty of TV's to watch BOTH the Packers and Vikings games. We will definitely be back! Super-friendly service, too! Thank you, Balsam Lake Brewery & Market, for an enjoyable Sunday!!

Really affordable prices. My friend loved her Bloody Mary. Atmosphere is nice because it is on a…read morelake but typical. Wait staff friendly and accommodating. Food menu is typical bar food but it came out fast. I had the chicken salad and it was ok. Too much yellow cheese and chicken was bland. Should have got what my friend ordered. She got a chicken artichoke sandwhich and homemade fries. She was quite pleased with her meal. She called it epically good!

G O O D F O O D !…read more I have been here a few times now, and I am in AWE of the menu selections and the well prepared meals. The Kitchen is on point! As in most rural establishments, the service is hit or miss, but, that the way it goes. However, the Lake View makes up for the staff shortcomings. The other thing I like is the consistency of the quality of all the different things I've dined on here. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

This place is quickly becoming my favourite bar. Always a warm welcome from the owner and staff…read more Called in last night to find out it was their 7th birthday. Congratulations! The party was in full swing and the place was hopping. Glad to be able to support a business that is so key to the community. Looking forward to coming back.

This is a true Irish Pub. Tiny but with all of the charm you need. Got a Guinness and their fish…read moreand chips. Good music. A very chill spot.