Prompt and courteous service. The ambiance is that of old world France…read more I have been fortunate to go for a cappuccino and a slice of delicious cheesecake. I can't wait to visit again!

Amazing! The coolest ice cream parlor I have been to this far in my life of limited experience…read more Classy and cute. It's hard to go wrong with ice cream but easy to screw up service and atmosphere. This place gets it all right. Beautiful garden patio with violin music piped outside makes me feel like I'm in Europe or at least somewhere not in small town Wisconsin. Love the glass goblets they serve ice cream in too! Will be back for sure:)

An Eau Claire local raved about this spot and I'm pleased to say that Nostalgic Bean lived up to…read morethe hype! I came in on a Sunday morning and there was a little line of people ahead of me but it moved pretty quickly! Interior-wise, there isn't a ton of space for seating but luckily, there are plenty of tables/chairs at The Yard Container Park that's ~40 second walk from the bakery. I got the strawberry passionfruit cruffin, chocolate almond croissant, lavender vanilla shortbread, and a latte with sugar-free caramel. First off, I was very impressed with the variety of flavors that were displayed (i.e. passionfruit, rhubarb, cardamon, kimchi, etc.) All the baked goods I got were fantastic- especially the cruffin. I was initially hesitant to order it because I'm not a fan when the exterior doesn't have that flakey/crunchiness. But I'm glad I tried the one here because the texture was perfect. As for the filling, it was a good balance of sweet and tart. Same thing for the croissant. When I ate the cruffin, I already knew the croissant was about to hit- and it did. Perfectly flakey and had that beautiful crunchy exterior. They definitely didn't skimp on the chocolate/almond filling either! Personally, it was a little too much for me but that's just a me thing Last but not least, the lavender vanilla shortbread was wonderful. You can actually taste the lavender and they added a perfect amount of salt to bring the flavors out! Aside from the delightful pastries, the coffee was lovely and the staff were super friendly. Nostalgic Bean is definitely a Altoona gem!

I'm so excited we got to stop by and try things. The service was very friendly and prompt. I had…read morethe everything seasoning and cream cheese croissant which was really flavorful and had great texture. The kids inhaled the homemade blackberry pop tart. Chai latte was delicious, not too sweet, not too spicy and I love the variety of steamers available for kids. They even offered to make them kid temp! Space was cozy and had plenty of tables when we went (10am weekday).

Sooooo many ice cream options. Many interesting and tasty options. Great service. Beautiful ice…read morecream parlor. Great location central to lots of other sites to experience.

Amazing menu of delicious flavors,complemented with the excellent customer service with a smile of…read moretheir associates, this place is inviting,clean and professional.it easily invites you to be a repeat customer with no effort. Plus their menu is delicious. Must visit if you are in Eau Claire!

had the beacon taste was great service was fast…read more portion was just right on trip and stopped in glad we did

Service was quick but sandwich was lacking. All bread, very little meat and veggies. First and…read moreprobably the only time I'll get a sandwich here.

A cute cafe with very unique options! First time trying a kolache and was not disappointed. It was…read morefilling, and the cinnamon roll was perfect. The drinks were amazing and the staff were very nice. The interior has somewhat limited seating but we came on a good day and were the only ones inside. They also offer fun gifts and teas to take home!

I really like this new coffee shop. Friendly baristas. Clean, modern and bright environment. Most…read moreimportantly, the coffee quality is good. We ordered a latte, a brewed coffee & a lemon bar. Their brewed coffee is smooth, less acidic, medium bodied w delightful berry & caramel tastes. I am impressed. The latte is okay - I think the only thing is that the milk temperature is too hot (steam time too long) so the drink lost the natural sweetness and the silky texture from the milk a bit. The lemon bar is creamy and yummy, perfect to eat w the coffee. We will definitely return next time when we are back in Eau Claire!

We had some super ice cream at Dux, including a nice dairy free passion fruit ice for my companion…read moreand blueberry cheese cake ice cream for me! It was not at all busy on a Tuesday late, and the server was so kind and thoughtful, asking if he needed to be extra careful for a dairy intolerance. That was really top notch. Great place.

5 stars because they serve good Icecream and boba…read more The boba tea is good for it being an ice cream shop. The cookie dough ice cream is super good and I'd say even better than established national brands like Ben and Jerry's. They need more cookie dough in it tho! The ice cream consistency and texture is super great too! Would recommend.

the staff was really nice and helpful and just really good, especially considering they have to man…read more2 stores. the owner was really nice, and it's very well price. we went there today and loved it! the products are amazing, and the lake view out the back is awesome.

Very cute place. The service was kind, generous and knowledgeable. My haystack tasted old.read more

A cozy end to a fantastic vacation…read more Tim described Racy D'lenes as what coffeehouses were like before they exploded everywhere. What he would consider to be a true coffeehouse. This got me excited as I do like a genuine cozy coffeehouse that does it's own thing and Racy was just that. We rolled in around 9am to get coffee and enjoy the quietness before Matt and I drove home. The sky was overcast with the constant threat of rain. The inside of Racy was nice and cozy. I got my americano, a giant chocolate chip cookie and a funny sticker for my final Eau Claire experience. Tim and Matt both got the Cadbury Egg latte. The place was a bit busy so we ended up sitting on this couch. We weren't crammed in there but 3 grown males put it to the test. I kid you not, this americano and cookie may have been the best thing I had during this whole trip. I know I'm easily excitable and tend to give high praise for most things but those two things were legit delicious. The cookie was so good that it made me wish I got a hot coffee just to dunk it in as that sounded divine. Both Matt and Tim said their latte were amazing and tasted just like a Cadbury egg. As we sat there and made small talk and went over the fun of the last few days, I couldn't help but look around and notice all the little things strewn about the place. There was a tank with a live turtle in it. There was a skeleton handing from the skeleton talking to someone (I couldn't see where the line went) via a can and string. The walls were painted or had stuff hanging up. This place must've been here for a long time now. Speaking of the cozy feeling, if this place had a fireplace, I would've fallen asleep so easily. I was already nodding off due to the weather and being perfectly content and settled in, it wouldn't have taken much more to slip off into a light snooze. Now that would've been a first for me, falling asleep in a coffeehouse... but if you've been here on a rainy day, you would understand. Eventually we made our way outside and were doing the midwestern goodbye when it started to sprinkle. That put a little pep in our step to get back to our cars and say goodbye to Eau Claire. Two things to keep in mind for visiting here is that its on the backside of The Nucleus and that since it's on the backside of a building, parking is very limited and you may need to park on the street if it's busy. Racy D'lenes... I will definitely be back.

What a great place to get coffee, socialize, work, etc. Racy's has great coffee, baked goods, and…read moreit also has a great restaurant (The Nucleus) in the same building. They have tables available and also couches/chairs for a more comfortable experience! There are some parking spots available in the back or street parking is an option. They also allow you to use reusable mugs, so feel free to bring them if you're getting a drink to go! Edited review based on business response: Based off of the Visit Eau Claire website for dog friendly places, I previously understood that Racy's was dog friendly. It indicated, "Racy D'lene's Coffee Lounge - You and the pup can enjoy a laid-back morning or afternoon at Racy's together. Their coffee and sandwiches and pastries will be a real treat for both you and your trusty four-legged sidekick." It appears that is not accurate and dogs are not allowed inside the building. Article link - https://www.visiteauclaire.com/things-to-do/itineraries/dog-friendly/#:~:text=Racy%20D'lene's%20Coffee%20Lounge,your%20trusty%20four%2Dlegged%20sidekick. Still a great place to visit!