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    Era Cafe

    4.5 (100 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Jared F.

    If you are ever staying or passing through Wausau, I highly recommend trying Era for breakfast or brunch. This was my first time there and everything tasted amazing. I love the selection of the menu and coffee! Service was more than excellent, and the place had a lot of seating but didn't feel crowded at all. Definitely want to go back when I'm in town!

    Latin eggs Benedict. Delicioso!
    Michele P.

    No one knows how to poach eggs perfectly. Or maybe it is impossible in a fast-paced restaurant. Until I tried the Latin eggs Benedict here. Perfectly cooked (cooked but runny yolk for the win!) eggs, chorizo, chipotle hollandaise, all over a delicious cheddar biscuit. Beautifully-ripe avocado on the side, plus home fries. Really tasty. Service was fast and friendly. Coffee was hot and plentiful. My wife loved her omelet, hash browns and a pancake (well, half a pancake) with real maple syrup. Daughter enjoyed the creme brûlée French toast, which was basically dessert for breakfast. We couldn't eat it all, and because we're on the road, couldn't pack it up, alas.

    Avocado Toast
    Dave L.

    We were in the area for a short visit and saw this restaurant was well rated. Since it was across from our hotel, we gave it a try. We will definitely return in the future. My dining partner and I were quickly seated, despite the parking lot being packed. Our waitress was to our table a short time after, with menus and to take our drink orders. There are plenty of drinks, coffee to mixed drinks, available. Coffee and a carafe came quickly and my partner's latte came right after. There is a good assortment of food (breakfast and lunch) to choose from. While there are staples, there are a number of non traditional items also available. I went with a ham and Gruyère crepe and my dining partner picked avocado toast. We both enjoyed our orders. While the restaurant has high, open ceilings, it is not as noisy as some restaurants with a similar design. All of the staff were helpful and friendly during our visit. Based on food, service and location, we will stop here again in the future.

    Amazing food!! Best pancake ever! The eggs were cooked beautifully and crispy hash browns, just like I like it!

    1/2 of the classic avocado toast w over easy egg.  (I need to take pictures before I start eating).
    Tanya S.

    What a great place! We walked over from our hotel. I enjoyed the delicious avocado toast with 2 eggs over easy. This was the perfect amount and delicious. I wasn't starving and was looking for a lighter fare. My husband got the Era omelet with fruit and a pancake. It was delicious, cooked perfectly with nice pieces of meat and vegetables. The fruit cup was the perfect addition. The pancake was so light and fluffy and the size of a cake! Our server, Megan, was attentive and friendly. Busy place and with breakfasts like this I can see why! So glad we stopped in!

    Tori G.

    Very nice restaurant quiet with a lot of space inside. We sat a a booth which was very comfortable. Would have gave 5 stars but the skillet I ordered was lukewarm I like my food hot. Other than that very nice waitress really attentive and my companion enjoyed his meal.

    Tiramisu pancake upgrade

    It was another amazing experience at the Era cafe! All good food, My husband got the Meatlovers omelette with hashbrowns. Though it was good he preferred the skillet more, and especially the breakfast potatoes over the hashbrowns. Also tried their Nitro cold brew with Hazelnut and Caramel and it was good. I got the Era skillet which was amazing! With the Iced Brown sugar shaken espresso, it was okay but would try something different next time. My son got the Nashville chicken sandwich was very crispy and yummy. Fries were average. We also tried as a group the upgrade for pancake with our meal to get the Tiramisu pancake and Cinnamon Roll pancake, we each liked the other better but agreed it would be too much sweetness to order as a main dish. Service was great! And environment was beautiful!

    Shawn P.

    Eggs , hash browns, bacon and a pancake. Can't get any better ! Super fast service and the best breakfast anywhere. I wish I lived closer but I would gain to much weight if I did.

    This is the best Eggs Benedict I've had in years. Flavorful hollandaise!
    Max M.

    This restaurant is fantastic. I am really honestly not too big of a brunch fan and typically skip breakfast for lunch, but the best way to start a weekend is at Era in Wausau. I was immediately impressed with the cute, trendy and BUSY interior. We were able to put our name on a waitlist for a group of 6 and were notified on our phone about 20 minutes later that the restaurant was ready for us. Service all around was prompt, pleasant and frequent. I was thoroughly impressed. We got a spacious booth with more than enough room. I was very happy to see that they had a very prominent coffee section of their menu with explanations of the composition of different espresso drinks (amount of foam, water, espresso, etc). That's helpful for most people and makes it hard to order something you don't want. I chose a vanilla caffe latte, a go to for me. It was swerved in a very cute napkin laden plate, in a glass cup so you could see the carefully layered beverage. It was very good. Others ordered bloody Mary's and I appreciated the well thought out appearance, and the punchy spice that didn't disappoint. I would also get a Bloody Mary next time. For food, I feel like most restaurants are a bit of a gamble when it comes to hollandaise sauce and I am such a picky guy that I sometimes ask to try a sample before I order anything with it. This particular day, however, I abandoned that approach and ordered the eggs Benedict straight away. I was happy I did as this was the best I've likely ever had at a restaurant - the hollandaise was flavorful, more than just the Mayo mix that got get at other restaurants. The English muffins were fresh and topped with a great portion of ham and perfectly done eggs. I also don't think I've had more crispy but yet fluffy potatoes either. This is definitely the breakfast I'll reorder when I'm back, and I'm sure everything on the menu shares the same care in the approach with a delicious result. Everyone at our table was very satisfied. A perfect option if you are staying at the adjacent Hilton! I'll be back for sure.

    Claire L.

    It's about time Wausau gets a new modern brunch spot! This reminds me of a very popular brunch eatery in Denver (Snooze), which sets the bar very high. Needless to say Era exceeded all my expectations! DECOR - modern, inviting with an industrial flair! People in Wausau appreciate these aesthetics for sure just judging by the crowd here on a Friday morning! Love the various seating options-booth, table, bar and covered porch. It pleases everybody! FOOD - let's talk about the menu first, wow! It's very careful curated and highlights the best dishes for breakfast and brunch! You just can't go wrong with any single one on the menu! Love expresso graphics that show you exactly what goes in your cup. Let's be honest here, it's hard to keep up with the ever changing coffee lingo! I ordered the avocado toast (I'm a California girl after all) and it's was light and delicious! I subbed the whole grain bread for white which added much needed crunch. The egg was a bit too runny for my liking. Also ordered the kids pancake with sausage. My daughter devoured the sausage and half of the pancake! My MIL's ham omelette was tasty too! Get the fresh squeezed OJ! SERVICE - A+ from start to finish! They're all very attentive and ready to help as needed. It's a bit strange that you have to pay at the hostess stand instead of at the table. I can see how busy it gets when the restaurant is full with people waiting in line. Overall, highly recommend this modern brunch eatery for everyone who craves for a scrumptious meal! Now IHOP across the street has some serious competition!

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    Great food, large portions, good wait staff. Would highly recommend, breakfast is a must.

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    Any gluten free pancakes/buns/bread?

    This is what is posted on their website. **While we offer gluten-free menu items, Era Pancakes & Cafe is not a gluten-free environment. In consuming our gluten-free items, be… Read more

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