Food,service and ambiance were all outstanding. Any amazing array of choices on the menu and the…read moreprices were reasonable. Look forward to visiting here next time I'm in the area.

The food and service were top notch! Excellent breakfast food didn't try the lunch menu but I'm…read moresure it's delicious. Very popular and busy, might have to wait a little bit for a seat but well worth it.

I had heard many raves about Area 57 catering when we contacted them to cater a family gathering at…read moreHolden Community Park. Start to finish, everything was simply excellent. Nicole put together a lunch menu, with many great, tasty options, that included a charcuterie snack cup. Every detail was handled, from flower vases with Norwegian colors, to table covers, utensils, plates, bowls and cups. From set-up to clean-up, everything went like clockwork. Slam dunk five-star catering!

Was running around and was getting home too late to start dinner so I came here quick for the…read moredinner special and boy was it a great decision! The ribs were literally falling off the bone. So tender and flavorful ! Service was quick but still friendly and it was a packed house. Will need to come back more often.

Absolutely amazing crepes…read more Sit and watch them make your crepe as you drool over the amazing food art that they're creating for you. They have sweet or savory options that all look amazingly delicious. The coffee is above top notch and don't forget to check out the grilled cheese options.

Every part of me wants to love this place. It has a super sweet dog, the staff is always above and…read morebeyond nice, and the service is quick. With all that said... it is the main point of the business which is lacking for me. After going semi regularly (it's often less busy than Blue Monday or little joy) I haven't had one drink I would call beyond mediocre. Their matcha is always too milky and their coffee is nothing special. Their food is pretty good don't get me wrong, but sometimes I look at my $15 dollar crepe and think to myself, am I an idiot for paying this. Raven's Nest is by no means a bad cafe, but it hasn't blown me out of the water yet.

20 years I've been eating at the Harborview Café. I've had the halibut at least 10 times but…read moresomething was off this visit. The sauce tasted burned. The fish was dry, and the serving was small. Something was lacking. The beef tenderloin was cooked perfectly tender, medium rare needed a little bit more seasoning peapods were crisp mashed roots are always the same.boring flavorless. I hope to see some new items on the menu, the margarita was amazing. I forgot to get the bartender's name, but she really put some love into that shaker.

Took a drive Saturday to one of our favorite restaurants in the area!. We go here a couple times a…read moreyear to enjoy both the food and the search for Eagles. Once again we observed around 5 Eagles soaring above the Mississippi's main channel and its backwaters and at the Harbor View Cafe we were greeted by a friendly staff and feasted on Grilled pork tenderloin and Chicken breast pan fried with roasted garlic chipotle sauce. OMG!! Both dishes were excellent and plentiful. We stopped short of full so we could share a piece of Georgia Walnut Pie with Ice Cream on top. We look forward to numerous repeat sojourns here this summer!!

As you can see from my photo (I couldn't resist biting into it before the pic), I love this place…read more Any chance I get to come here when I'm visiting my parents, I make it a point! One of my favorite bagel places in the whole country and I go a lot of places :) Their bagels ARE THE BEST: soft, chewy, always perfectly toasted!! This is my first time trying a sandwich (Santa Fe) and of course it's fantastic (do wish the bagel was toasted but I should have asked)... Favorite thing is their selection of great cream cheese and bagels baked fresh every day! A great place for grab and go or if you're planning a party - cream cheese by the tub! Their space is amazing for remote work and I always grab a coffee (they have an awesome rotating selection). Staff is always friendly!!

Super cute bagel shop. Has plenty of seating and right in downtown Owatonna. I ordered the Italian…read morebagel sandwich and it was good but I would try something else next time. The Wild rice soup was good, also tried the white chicken chili and it was all beans. My kids got a bagel with cream cheese, my daughter cinnamon and sugar bagel was delicious. Would go back again for a fresh lunch!

I have yet to stop thinking about my breakfast from Bellecour!! In the morning it is an order at…read morethe counter cafe with pastries and small breakfast menu. We stopped in here after nearby workout class. I started with a creme brulee croissant and wish I had gotten second. I had a french omelet and the eggs were perfectly cooked and the cheese melted into each bite with the perfect amount of flavor. It looked like it may be hard to grab a seat, but there was plenty of turn over and we got a seat right away. The atmosphere was relaxing and filled with positive energy - people catching up, on a first date, or even reading. I am excited to come back to try more pastries variations & grab a coffee.

I think this is my new favorite restaurant. We accidentally came her for Valentine's Day when we…read morecouldn't get a spot at the bar at Monte Carlo. Passing by the window I thought it was a long shot and almost passed right by. I doubled back when I saw the chalkboard said open seating at the bar. We lucked out and got a high top for two right away. Guess what. They even have wings. Duck wings- something I didn't even know I wanted. Their small plates were perfect and we loved everything. The duck wings were a delicious mix of savory and sweet - dark moist meat like a turkey leg but sauced with a sweet orange glaze. The shrimp cocktail had the biggest shrimp I've seen in my life. The Brandade Fritters had a nice crispy texture and spicy sauce to take them the extra mile. The Trotter Croquette was also just so interesting - almost like a crab cake texture but so meaty and savory. We just couldn't stop so we had the chocolate mousse cake as well. It was to die for. It reminded me of my favorite Sebastian's Joe's ice cream - raspberry chocolate chip since it was paired with a raspberry sherbet. The Mousse was on this like crumbly stuff I that told my husband reminded me of that layer in à DQ cake (in the best way). Just all around perfect texture and flavor combos. I also really appreciated their NA cocktails. Most places do not do them well but I am happy to say that their Tonic 11 was very good. I can't wait to come back and try the other ones. Service and the ambiance were also very nice. They were so welcoming even though we just wandered in off the street at prime time on Valentine's Day. The interior is beautiful with high ceilings, romantic lightning and even intricately tiled bathrooms. They really paid attention to every detail and it shows.

Honestly, I didn't think the place would live up to what I had seen ahead of time. The croissants…read morewere fantastic! I only stopped at the counter, checked out the offerings, and picked up a few things to go. The place was nice and charming but the seating didn't look too comfortable. Listen, it's not about the chairs. This is a gem of a cafe with excellent baked goodies and desserts. Indulge and enjoy!

Decided to give this place a try after being in the area. Quick review: Food was VERY tasty!…read moreService and ambiance... definitely lacking.... I walked in and saw you could either order on a large touch screen on with a person at the front. I don't mind touch screens, so I went to start my order. The problem is that there are no pictures... so you're not 100% sure what you are ordering. I stopped the order and walked over to the case to order with the employee instead. There was one woman in front of me and she got her items quickly. I ordered 5 items. (See pic below) All of them were fantastic! I really do judge a place by how well they can do a croissant, and this place does them very well!! The employees were very polite but for some reason my order took almost 15 mins to fill... I watched them pull the items from the case, so I'm not sure why it took them so long to do the order. There was only one other person who ordered after me and she had a drink and a box of pastries too... she received her items first. As for the space, it is bland and feels like an old Carribou coffee.... There really wasn't anything that felt "Paris or French" here. Very bland and not very cozy. If you plan on going(the food was very good) order it to go...

My third review in six years and they still deserve five stars for food, service, and ambiance…read more This time I had the Brussels Sprouts and hands down they are the best I have ever had. Sorry mom! The chicken pot pie was out of this world. The crust was so flaky. Tony enjoyed his pull pork sandwiches and the cheese curds from WW Homestead Dairy, Waylon, IA.

Very nice eatery to visit. It's quite cute inside. You go…read moreinside and request a table and they will take you to a table, either inside or outside per your preference and availability. Once you review the menu, you go inside to order. Our food came out pretty quickly, within about 12 minutes. We ordered two chicken pot pies and a side order of brussels sprouts . This is smaller than the shareable size, but that was perfect for just the two of us. The pot pies were good and brussels sprouts were really delicious! Folks are friendly. We would eat here again.

Harry Potter would not be disappointed here!…read more The Ettlin's Cafe was probably one of the cutest spots I've been in a while for its own unique reasons! This cafe is found in a quiet spot in the town of New Prague. The restaurant gives off small town vibes but their special drink flights are spectacular! Now, of course we chose to visit this place for their Harry Potter themed drinks and I am so glad we did. This cafe actually creates 4 themed drink flights! 3 unique coffee flights - Harry Potter, Star Wars, & Peanuts, and 1 boozy Harry Potter themed flight. The presentation of these flights were gorgeous! Each one comes out in a beautiful wooden deco box with different themed Harry Potter stickers on the sides; as well a fun character toy brought to your table - we had both the Sorting Hat and Dobby. The booze flight also arrives with one drink aflame! There is a drink designed per-house. Majority of theme were delicious. The one set on fire did have a bit of an off-putting taste to it due to the flammable component drizzled over top. Besides this, the drinks were very nice. Not a fan of any of the themed flights? Don't worry, they have a regular mimosa flight for muggles as well On to the food. I chose to order the #3 From the Hen (2 eggs, choice of meat, hash browns, and toast). The food was absolutely delicious and extremely filling. Let me put you on one really quick.... The sausage is out of this world, the best I have had in years! I had a moment to sing my praises to the owner and he clued me in that they actually get their breakfast sausage from a local butcher near by! This all makes sense. The sausage was HUGE great flavor, thick and juicy in texture. It reminded me of a true German sausage. I would come back for that breakfast alone! All love to small businesses supporting small businesses! Overall really enjoyed my time here! If you haven't been out to try Ettlin's I might suggest adding it to your list!

The food was good and the drinks here are top notch! It was a very long wait with a toddler though…read more Took about 45-50 minutes to get our breakfast. Just know if you decide to dine here it could have a bit of a wait since a smaller restaurant. Our favorite part were the drinks. So many fun themed options to pick from. The pancakes were as big as our heads!

Friendly and welcoming staff! There are a variety of protein shake flavors as well as teas that…read morehave caffeine, however there are options for decaf. I try to stop in a couple of times a month. The shakes are a nice meal replacement if you are short on time and/or looking to improve your diet.

Whenever I return to Rochester, the city that I called home for two years, I tend to hit…read moreHollandberry Pannekoeken for lunch. It is one of my favourite spots to dine and it's now a habit. When I was there last month, the parking lot was pretty busy. I didn't park steps away from the main entrance, but way to the right of the main doors. After a wonderful meal, I walked over to my car. I passed by The Fit Loon and it stopped me in my tracks. It had the feel of ZeeV's Nutrition Studio, which is my place for healthy, low- to no-sugar shakes and teas. Could this store be one? Yes! I was so happy that I walked in without any thought. I was greeted by a nice man behind the counter. He asked if I had any question as I looked at all teas and shakes listed on the wall. I settled on the watermelon crawl tea. Since I didn't have any questions about the menu and knew what I wanted, he knew that I was familiar with healthy teas and shakes. "Where's your nutrition homebase?" he asked me. "Toronto, in Canada. I used to live in Rochester and found your store in passing," I said with a huge smile. I asked if I could sign in to the touch pad. He said of course. It helps that I'm registered on the Engage app, so associating my drink with me when I pay makes everything easier. He let me know that the store was celebrating its one-year anniversary. What shocked me was that I have been coming to get pannekoeken in this plaza for nearly a year and I had never noticed this store until now. Where have I been?! This place had so much excitement buzz happening thanks to its anniversary. You could get branded merchandise, from hoodies and t-shirts, to drink cups. It had cakepops that looked amazing. You could enter a bunch of draws, to celebrate the store's anniversary. The snack bowl had an assortment of protein bars that I had never seen before. The store is cozy. I loved the comfy chairs. The wall with What's shakin'? and balloons was the perfect place to take photos. My drink was ready for pickup. I thanked both staff members and left. The man wished me a good trip, which I appreciated. The watermelon crawl tea was excellent. It had watermelon and cucumber. I felt like I was at a spa, but was visiting my old 'hood. It was the perfect drink to keep me cheerful and hydrated in Rochester, and kept me energized when I left and drove an hour back to Bloomington. The Fit Loon was a wonderful find. I will be back. I'm so happy that Rochester has a place where you can get healthy drinks. Such a terrific edition to the city! (424)