We had a bit of mixed reaction with our food. All of our main dishes were great! We tried the…read morechicken burger, the shrimp burger, and a chicken pesto sandwich. Both burgers were very tasty and the accompanying fries were fresh and tasty. The chicken was a little on the dry side but the pesto was great. The tater tot side upgrade was a bad choice. They were overdone and pretty awful. We all opted for desert and the pies were soooo good. The lemon cloud was so refreshing and the strawberry peach was sweet and tart. The carrot cake was good but the frosting was too sweet and lacked flavor. The service was quick but the servers have a lot of tables so the waitress was not overly friendly or inviting. We felt like we were a task and not a guest. Would we go back? Yes but.....I would order differently and stick with the things that they are best at.

Sorry I didn't take pictures, but it was wonderful!! The steak and eggs with hash-browns and toast…read morewere delicious!! A great serving size to fill me up. Steak was cooked perfectly and everything tasted great! The service was wonderful! She was prompt and communicative, and she checked on us several times. It's a great mom and pop spot. Very cozy and comforting! Glad we chose them!! Now, belly is full, time for a catnap haha

We needed to pick up some flour for our business from Swany White Flour, located right here in…read moreFreeport, MN--known for having the best bread flour in the area. Since my wife is five months pregnant and constantly hungry, we decided to stop by Charlie's Cafe, also in Freeport. As soon as we arrived, we were quickly seated in a booth and placed our orders. I went for the three-meat omelette, which included three eggs, hashbrowns, and toast. My wife opted for a Denver omelette, skipping the mushrooms, along with a side of French toast. It was your classic diner breakfast--thankfully, we didn't find any hair, nails, or Band-Aids in our food! The hashbrowns were a standout for me; they tasted freshly made rather than frozen. We also got regular coffee, which was just okay. The service was satisfactory--our server was around but not particularly engaging, which was alright. I can definitely see us stopping by again for lunch after this delicious breakfast!

Yummy food!! We had the walleye and it did not disappoint!! Servers were friendly and helpful!!read more

Great place to lunch with family on a Friday shopping trip! Loved the food choices and the quiet…read moreatmosphere with friendly service!

The cheese curds were fantastic, the Ahi Tuna bib wraps were not…read more Out of our entrees, only 1 of the 4 of us loved our meal. My wife's food was flavorless, my Korean tacos were dry and mostly vegetables. We all wanted the Seafood Mac and Cheese but didn't want to risk it being unappetizing. My youngest got it and it was delicious. Really wish I would had ordered that.

Found a gem of a breakfast spot today in the rural Minnesota whistle stop of Osakis (population…read more1,800). We rode our bicycles the 10 miles on the Rails-to-Trails bike path from Alexandria to Osakis and stumbled on AJ's Restaurant for breakfast before riding another 10 miles back to Alex. Jeannie, the owner of the restaurant, did a great job making us feel welcome while taking our orders and serving our meals. After sharing a warm caramel roll right out of the oven, we ordered three different 3-egg omelettes. They were all perfectly cooked and filled with delicious veggies and meats. AJ's surpassed our expectations with great food, great service and a down-home small-town hospitality. Gotta throw AJ's the fin.

Nice stop in Osakis for lunch. We hit the end of the lunch rush. It was busy, which means it must…read morebe good, but not too busy to allow for one server to service all tables. She did a great job. My attraction to the place was breakfast all day. I opted for Texas French toast. Three generous slices of French toast for $6. Had to get a side of bacon as well. Way too many calories but my kind of lunch. Husband had the wrap special with fries. He also liked his choice. I would have loved to try the chicken noodle soup but too full to add another item. Loved the bar stools which were boat seats. Very clever and also clever to advertise on the seat backs. Nice creativity. Good stop.

The favorite restaurant of our road trip belongs to The Garden Bar on 6th!…read more We came here for lunch, the service was top notch and every plate was licked clean!

Ravioli was super tasty as could be. The beef tips are also…read morewonderful. Bartender Shonna is really fun & friendly. & makes great drinks. Interior of the place is very nice and laid out well. Good selection of beers.

Kristina was a great server, the cheese curds were amazing!! I'm here for a week and will…read moredefinitely be back!!!

Keep in mind it's been a week and one day since Longtrees opened (reopened)…read more First, the environment is great! (except when the sun blinds you as it gets low in the sky) Need some sound absorbing materials in the ceiling so the waitress doesn't have to holler at you. Half of the menus didn't match the other half but did end having the same items. The service was great and the people great!! Fast service and people knew what they were doing. Waitress picked up on a few things without us saying anything. She was great! Definitely be back as they improve and dial things in. Prices were fair. Apps - The cheese curds and sauce were great. The chicken wings were very good per the group but messy. Just send wet wipes with the plate. They are full size chicken wings, not BW's style. Very large chickens apparently. Drinks: Northwoods Mule was very good, but Long Island Tea was burnt and not great (very light in color). Agnes (sp) Fruit Punch or whatever just tasted like alcohol. Waitress brought a 1/2 glass of juice to add to drink but it still tasted like watered down juice and alcohol. Specialty drinks should be something that are your really good at. Again, probably need some time to dial in. Fish & Chips (walleye strips) were excellent, but fries were soggy and had no flavor. Tiny coleslaw with that was juicy (not creamy) and was good, but I couldn't recognize the flavor. I didn't order the Walleye with cream sauce and mashed potatoes because of capers and am glad I did not. Another did and had to scrape the cream sauce off because the capers. Wild rice and Turkey sandwich sounded good and sweet potato fries had good flavor but undercooked. Salad bar is a nice touch, but please don't forget to fill. Also, please don't put things on far side that when reaching for end up falling into others. Diverse options on menu. Would have liked to try the PB&J burger, but the jelly flavor is "Chili", so that was a pass. Wish restaurants would give options with extreme items like that. Would like to try Swedish Meatball burger. Lingonberries maybe???

I don't come here often but it's a special treat to myself. It's my get away from the kids and day…read moreto day life. The food is always great the staff are always amazing. The restaurant its self is spacious and tastefully decorated.

I suffering from celiac disease and therefore bought several items for pickup that were gluten…read morefriendly. Yes they were gluten friendly but they were just awful, and I ended up throwing most of my lunch in the trash. Just a note of caution for other celiac sufferers!

Great prices, the staff are very sweet. They told me I could take the kids cup home if I wanted to…read morebring it back to be next day. Just a really sweet easy place to eat and drink!

Mid-September 2022, we were celebrating my sisters bachorette party in the Glenwood/Alexandria…read morearea. As our family always does, we knew we had to stop at our favorite place during bar hopping/party bus. There were 15 of us and Laurie and her staff were more than accommodating. We received our drinks and snacks in a timely manner, were greeted by name and with big smiles, and had an amazing time. As always, Laurie and staff, THANK YOU! We love this place!