This was my first time visiting Pleasant View Bakery after hearing great things from my neighbors…read more It's definitely a long drive, it made for a fun little field trip to rural WI, especially Amish country! When we arrived, we noticed a large parking area. The bakery is housed in a charming blue-and-white building. We didn't realize we could park right next to it, so we ended up parking farther away and walking about 3-4 minutes. Not a big deal, but since it was around 90°F that day, parking closer would have been nice! There's a small sign on the ground pointing to the bakery, and next to it is a lovely picnic area with a few tables and chairs. When we arrived, there was a small bucket with $.50 each zucchini and a beautiful garden nearby. About 20 people were ahead of us in queue but the line moved quickly--we waited roughly 20 minutes. The bakery itself is inside a small house. As you enter, shelves of fresh bread loaves line the right side, while jams and other pickled items are displayed on the left. The register is straight ahead, and behind it is the kitchen where we saw women braiding dough for pretzels--made fresh on-site! The pretzels are huge and cost $3.50 each. We bought one, and it was soft, chewy, and delicious. They also offer an assortment of baked goods like fruit pies (individual and full-size), cinnamon rolls, caramel rolls, and more. The cinnamon rolls are what they're known for, so we grabbed a couple, and my husband really enjoyed his. Near the register, they also sell day-old pastries at a discount, which is a great way to sample more items. One thing to note: they do not accept credit cards--cash only. As an Amish bakery, there's no electricity, so the space is naturally lit and a bit dim inside, but surprisingly not too hot even without air conditioning. Overall, it was a lovely experience. The baked goods were tasty, the setting was peaceful, and the atmosphere felt authentic and welcoming. We'd definitely stop by again if we're in the area.

If you are going on a Saturday and don't want to stand in a long line ( but worth it). Get there…read morewhen they open at 8:00am. The parking lot has been extended but there is NO street parking. Honestly the parking is sufficient. We have been going to this bakery since 2006! 19 years of tradition to go to one of the best fresh made, that morning, bakery. Solid ingredients as they don't have electricity and you can watch them loading wood in the ovens in the kitchen. If you hear music it is not a radio, they are singing as they kneed dough and prepare all the breads, cinnamon rolls, banana bars, donuts, cinnamon bread, apple pies and much more. It is tight quarters as it is in the basement of a home. One way in and the same way out. It helps if you bring in your own bag and pay in cash. They do NOT take CC. Again, no electricity. One of the best Amish bakeries and worth it all. For an added treat when you are driving away, make a left turn and go onto the main road and then make a right and hit the grocery store where you will find amazing produce and herbs and lots of fun food items! Don't let the horses that are waiting there. They are working! Again, no electricity so cash only. Enjoy!

I was recently visiting friends in Green Lake, Wisconsin and on the way out of town decided to try…read moreRenard's European Bakeshop. I heard they get busy, and they open at 9:00am, so I decided to secure the first place in line at 8:40am. By the time they opened their doors, there were at least 20 people waiting in line. Renard's is that good!! I was greeted by a lovely woman and young man (perhaps mother and son?), and I had the first pick of what they had made for the day. Two monkey breads, two fruit-filled pastries, a loaf of sourdough bread and a coffee completed my order. It was all fresh and delicious. Princeton is a small town with a lot of cute shops and wonderful places to visit, and Renard's is one of their jewels. If you're in the area, check them out, but go early because I hear they sell out fast!

Unbelievable. This bakery touches my heart. It's amazing. We bought a loaf of cardamom bread…read more Delicious and not overpowering. The coffee is great. I had a blueberry, cream cheese pastry and my husband had a cherry checker? Anyway they were both excellent. I highly recommend this out of the way bakery. Well worth the trip.

LOVE the sugar free apple pie. It's sweetened w stevia and SO GOOD!…read moreAlso bought 2 loaves of sourdough! A s someone that's not supposed to eat sugar or regular bread due to rheumatoid arthritis, it was awesome to buy a pie that doesn't have sugar & tasted SO good! Now it would be awesome to have other sugar free bakery and gluten free even better! The shop is well organized and quick service (even w a line of people).

Outstanding bakery! Love their cookies to their different flavored breads and pies. Wide variety…read moreand good prices. Everything is very fresh!

Starks and Luce is a wonderful coffee shop to visit when you're in the Wautoma area. They have…read moreeverything you could ask for in a coffee shop: great coffee, specialty & holiday drinks, a breakfast and lunch menu, tons of seating and especially cute ambiance and decor! I was delighted to see that they had latte flights that you could order iced or hot, and I ordered the iced flight. I've had a bunch of latte flights, and this was pleasantly surprised me! My breakfast sandwich with sausage and an English muffin was very solid as well. Starks and Luce would be a great place to spend a few hours playing games on a rainy day, or simply when you need a good coffee fix!

If you're driving near or through the small town of Plainfield, you should definitely stop at…read morethis coffee parlor. It's in an old brick building that's been lovingly refurbished inside. It is very large and accommodates many people. For the early risers, they serve coffees and teas along with scones, muffins, and cinnamon rolls. They have a small but wonderful breakfast menu. I had the Amish baked oatmeal with fresh fruit. It was the best I've ever had! The folks working in the restaurant and the folks patronizing the coffee shop were incredibly friendly. The hours are 7 AM to 4 PM. So they also offer a salad, a sandwich, or a wrap with soup for lunch. Arranged around the parlor, there are many other items for sale, including shirts, cards, and syrup. Check out their Facebook page, too!

We used to visit iSparkle when we lived in the area. What makes it great is the enthusiasm of the…read moreyoung owner...she is awesome! The regular sized cupcakes are fantastic (and she does many flavors, but on different days to mix it up). The large, cake-size, cupcakes aren't as tasty -- but they look great :)

Very cute shop! First visit we purchased 5 "pretty" cupcakes and only 2 were tasteful and only 1…read moretasted like the name it was called. On visit 2 (a few weeks later) we asked the owner about the flavors that were not in the cupcakes we purchased. She said it should have tasted like the names. We expressed our disappointment with how she names them vs the flavor because 4 out of 5 did not reflect the name. Blueberry cupcake....Not only did the cupcake not taste like blueberry but the "blueberry" on top was not even a blueberry. The mint cupcakes are vanilla dyed green and the only flavor we could taste was the chocolate chips. The cookie dough is more of a sugar peanut butter blend (very grainy). Our favorite cupcakes to date.... Cookies and cream, salted Carmel and maple bacon. Our last visit was last week and we have to travel to get to her location (we are opposite side of town) and she was closed.....during the week. We follow her on Facebook as well and nothing was posted on that site (this is not the first time that we have traveled to find her closed). We ended up stopping at a new bakery in town. We now have 3 sweet bakery's in a 15 mile radius (2 just opened) It will be interesting to see how I Sparkle is impacted. She's got the "pretty" look but the flavors are up for grabs in my opinion. Overall we will continue to visit I Sparkle because the cupcakes are cute. My recommendation to new customers..... ALWAYS ASK what the cupcake tastes like vs the name and if you are traveling there CALL ahead since she closes without notice.

This place is a gem! We were hungry after visiting the sculpture garden, so we stopped here. Busy!…read more(It was 12:30 on a Saturday!) but friendly and fast service! My teenager has the grilled cheese and tomato bisque, and i had a sandwich called the Dolly, on a baguette. Delicious!! It's a seat yourself kind of place, cozy, without being crowded. Then we stopped in the bakery attached, to see the gift shop, and bought something cute, and an oatmeal creme pie to eat tonight!

This place is cute! A restaurant and an attached bakery with a little bit of shopping too. The…read moreservice was friendly and knowledgeable. I loved the sandwich and soup--very flavorful and the soup was more savory less sweet. I also really enjoyed the items I got from the bakery (sweet corn cookie, snickerdoodle cookie, and pumpkin chocolate chip muffin)!

Nice, spacious shop in the heart of Green Lake. Great…read morecoffee. Nice atmosphere Lots of seating options. Clean Great service. Perfect con panna.

Carrie has created quite the little gem here! You can grab a coffee, smoothie and countless bakery…read moreitems that are very delicious! The atmosphere is very warm and cozy! Can't wait to come back and try a few other things!

Love this place. Kathleen's passion and hard work is contagious. What she has built during the…read morepandemic is nothing short of remarkable. Can't wait to attend her tastings with wine pairings the last Saturday of the month - starting soon. Montello USA is happening and my wife Lisa and I are happy to be a part of it!

She was so sweet and helped me pick out what I wanted to order. The coffee was delicious and she…read moreeven gave a cookie to my daughter.

This is a great find! If you are on I39 and want coffee and a snack you really must stop here. The…read moreespresso and the lemon cake are excellent. Great people and a very nice bathroom. Pleasant inside as well.

This is a must stop when I'm in town, and I make sure to bring all my guests as well (So they can…read moreexperience it). The ham, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich is my favorite but you can't go wrong. Same with the coffee! It's super cozy inside, and everyone is so sweet on top of the great service.

Stopped at Bella Goose Coffee in the Dells and ordered a salted caramel latte -- and it was SO…read moregood. Perfectly balanced, not overly sweet, with that smooth espresso flavor coming through just right. It was creamy, warm, and honestly the perfect drink to sip and slow down for a minute. The cozy atmosphere just makes it even better. Such a great little coffee spot!

We love it here! We came back multiple times. However, I will say the coffee was inconsistent. I…read moregot the same coffee twice because the first time it was soooooo amazing. The second time was almost unrecognizable. Still good coffee, but I'm almost wondering if I got the wrong order (even though the label on it was correct). The place gets packed; be prepared to possibly wait a few minutes. We were impressed at how quickly they were able to get orders out though! Amazing ambiance, good vibes and great view overlooking the river! Try the flannel and butter pecan latte; those were our favorites!