Amazeballs, ate both meals in Pepin at the Handmade Cafe. They are very accommodating for your tastebuds. We were parties of 8 and then 2. Staff were attentive, quick, fun, peppy and spot on with recommendations. Jam was homemade and eggs were cooked to perfection. Fufu French Toast (banana bread/choc chip and Bananas Foster) oh my belly goodness! Cannot say enough good things about this delightful eatery read more

Great spot to come and grab breakfast in Pepin, WI if you'd are passing through. Prices were pretty good and the staff were all pretty friendly. We came in on a Saturday and it got very busy, so keep that in mind. Food was all pretty good! Menu has all of the breakfast diner essentials. read more

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Always delicious food. I especially like the Friday fish fry but biscuits and gravy is a pretty good choice too.

We love this amazing restaurant Great welcoming and cheerful staff and every plate is a flavor masterpiece read more

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A D O R A B L E ! Talk about a small town cafe where everyone knows everyone, except on weekends! That is when the tourists go through town. The Cafe is right on the Main Drag, and has ample parking. Can't miss it. True to it's name, almost all the menu items are made from scratch. One taste and you know! The breakfast menu was traditional & yummy. It was unusually clean for an older establishment. I likey that. They must do a heck of a business, because they had a few chairs set up inside to wait for a table, which I had to do. An older local farmer type man was sitting there as well, and he jumped right in to start a conversation. He pointed out different staff members and identified who they were related to. He had a cup of coffee going, and I asked if I could get one too. He immediately got up, went to the counter, and said hey Joan, may I have a cup of coffee for this lady? Not only did he order it, get it, he paid for it too! What a nice man. Talk about a friendly town. My server was equally pleasant, and I must say, the whole restaurant ran like a well oiled machine. F O O D I S D E L I S H read more

My wife and I enjoyed Lunch Saturday with a Ruben sandwich with fries at the Homemade Cafe! Good selection of food at reasonable prices and a cute decor with friendly staff! read more

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Pretty good food.. The Service was pretty good too. We sat outside and there is bees so be careful there. The burger was good. Price is a little high, but typical for this day and age read more

Homemade Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Pepin, Wisconsin

We were staying in town for a wedding and had the chance to eat here a couple of times. The service was fast and friendly, the food was really good. They have a menu that everyone could find something they liked. The corn beef breakfast was great along with the pancakes. I highly recommend stopping by. read more

Outstanding service, delicious food, and good coffee. Local customers seal the deal. This is a good breakfast spot!

I will give four star because the staff were kind but they are not prepared for a full house of customers. This is more like a family run with returning customers rather than out of towner for an event. They have breakfast until 11 which was what I wanted but ended up getting a lunch option. There are tons of dessert with huge portions. The regular potion was pretty big too and the price is decent for the local business. read more

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The service here is outstanding, and the food is truly exceptional.Make sure you don't overlook this gem--you won't be disappointed!

Service was friendly and outstanding, from both our server and another one. The food was awesome and the dessert roll okay. This is definitely a stop I would recommend if traveling along the Great River Road and driving through Pepin. read more

We read about the goodness of Homemade Cafe in the Star Tribune featuring places to eat at while enjoying the fall colors. It is a beautiful and relaxing drive from the cities to Pepin, WI. This cozy, little restaurant was busy! It is a popular spot. The servers were very friendly and the hospitality was top notch. My husband ordered a chicken fried steak and he and my daughter both liked it. I ordered a Mediterranean omelet and assumed it was a veggie omelet. My omelet had chicken in it, I didn't like it. My daughter ordered the corned beef hash. The hash was too heavy for her and as I said she ate dad's chicken fried steak. She also requested scrambled eggs but they came out as fried eggs. The sour dough toast and buttermilk pancakes were a hit amongst everyone. May try again for lunch. read more

Homemade Cafe - Mediterranean omelet with sour dough bread! - Cafes Near Me - Pepin, Wisconsin

A friend had recommended homemade Cafe for pie. On a trip around the lake today , we stopped for breakfast. The service was terrific and the food was wonderful. Highly recommended. We'll be back. read more

I stopped here for lunch during a motorcycle ride. The servers were fantastic and upbeat, and their recommendation of the chicken salad sandwich on cranberry wheat bread was delicious. I also had a slice of caramel apple pie which was very good as well. The inside of the restaurant is full of small town charm. Five star service and food! read more

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Not only does this place have the small town charm of cute homemade signs and other handmade items for sale but the two ladies waiting tables were AWESOME. On top of their game, always ready with fresh coffee and within earshot for any of your needs. They had recommended the bang up burger which was filling and DELICIOUS and a special prime rib sandwich which came complete with au jus! Patty, owner, was personally greeting a new comer to town when we were in. And they said hello to a group of ladies calling them all by name. This is the type of place we need in every town across Wisconsin. I felt blessed to patronize this small business, as everything was spot on. Delicious food. Welcoming team. Cozy, country diner feel. All around amazing! Highly recommend from an "out of towner" passing through. Now, off to the Tin Roof Boutique! read more

Homemade Cafe - Bang up burger is exactly that.... BANG UP! - Cafes Near Me - Pepin, Wisconsin

Very nice people. Food is well prepared I'd come here a lot if I lived in area. One of the few restaurant open daily read more

Food okay ... service not. Ordered a menu item, but server neglected to advise me that I was ordering something "off the menu " (with the same description), therefore I did not receive all of the ingredients or sides included in the menu item . Off- menu item was a very unreasonable price. Server very stubborn, a simple question about my initial choice would have avoided the conflict. I paid the check, should have questioned when it was delivered. read more

What a great little place in the small town of Pepin Wisconsin, the breakfast was very good, I had eggs, hash browns and ham, the food was cooked perfect, and the also have a huge Pie case in the restaurant, I think you will love this place if your ever in the neighborhood and looking for a very good breakfast, try this place. read more

This place is adorable and has good food! We stopped in this morning before driving home (out of town). The food was amazing. Three of us got pancakes. Warning! They are big pancakes. We could not finish our orders, but they were good. The place is super cute and friendly feeling. The staff was super attentive and very sweet. Always making you feel like a guest in their home and not a customer. Would recommend. read more

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What a great family restaurant with heart-warming options. My son and I had the burgers. I warmed up with the variety including jalapeños. Fries and onion rings to top it all off. Super friendly staff, and our orders were out to us in under 10 minutes. read more

Stopped in for lunch and had an amazing meal. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. We were lucky enough to come on comfort food Wednesday. I had a delicious chicken pot pie with garlic toast on the side. My husband had the back jam eggs Benedict - dee-Licious! We split a piece of heavenly Reese's peanut butter pie. Everything was amazing! Such a great find; we will definitely be back. read more

Seems the place is either super busy or rather empty. However, even when super busy, the service is amazing. Food is always fantastic. Easily the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. Must try. read more

Ordered a simple hamburger and french fries hamburger had absolutely no flavor, no char what so ever. Wife ordered catfish sandwich definitely looked pre-frozen won't be back!!! Very disappointing that such a location can't Serve quality food. Won't be back read more

Wonderful staff, great menu, and such a convenient stop along the highway. We ordered a few different entrees in our group all of them were fantastic. The Reuben sandwich is great and so is the BLT. Get any of their pies. This is a new favorite for us away f read more

Great little roadside cafe! Had a crispy chicken salad and my husband had the cod sandwich. Both were delicious. We are outside - very nice. Service was fast and very friendly. read more

The Homemade is under new management and is delicious again! A fresh new menu, super friendly and accommodating staff makes for a great experience. Open at 6am it's the only spot in town for the early birds, 7 days a week. read more

Wow...here is a little piece of amazingness. The staff was super friendly, the coffee came non-stop, the food was outrageously tasty, and the interior was really neat. This place is one of my top two favorite breakfast places hands down. This is a great place and a wonderful surprise in rural Wisconsin. read more

Homemade Cafe - Mexican Breakfast! - Cafes Near Me - Pepin, Wisconsin

We stopped for breakfast with my wife and two small grandsons. The kid liked their pancakes and ham. My wife had eggs and I had the eggs benedict. It is true country cooking, fresh made ,hot, great tasting and served with a smile. I do not get down that way often but would stop again in a minute. read more

Thank you Patty, and company, for making our stop so special. The food was as great as the last time and you are a definite stop on all our trips back to visit family. read more

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Simple basic wonderful breakfast! Loved the mixture for the hash brown breakfast. The hubby's Pepin special was a great mixture. Perfectly done to order. Fast, friendly service from a sweetheart of a waitress. We'll be back sooner than later! read more

Stopped in on way through Pepin. Had the Bacon Jam Burger and it's just delicious! Tater tots are always a great side and we also sampled blueberry pie, and cherry rhubarb crumb. I really liked the cherry rhubarb!!! Eat here!!! read more

Excellent homemade food. Clean bathroom clean area. We will stop every time we are in town.

Visiting from Maryland for a family wedding and had breakfast with my folks at Homemade Cafe. Oh, my gosh---what a great place! It was crazy busy, but the staff was completely on top of everything. They were so kind and helpful and communicated how things were going along the way. Our breakfasts were out quickly and were perfectly done. Very cute outdoor area, too! Highly recomment this local gem!!! read more

Oh yum!! Stopped before the Laura Ingalls Wilder museum - so glad we did! Portions were BIG - especially my pancake - and everything was hot and fresh and homemade - even the jam for toast! Friendly staff, reasonable prices, and food was DELISH! read more

After biking from the twin cities, Homemade Cafe couldn't have been more perfect. I want to bike back just for another pancake, and maybe sample the pie this time. Prices were totally reasonable for the delicious food, and real maple syrup. OMG! read more

Homemade Cafe - All-star ;) - Cafes Near Me - Pepin, Wisconsin

I initially resisted going to Homemade Cafe for a year or so, based on the assumption that it would be "just like" the previous restaurant that inhabited the space. Boy, did I miss out!! A friend and I drove over for a quick lunch and what a pleasant surprize it was to walk in the door. It was decorated very sparsely and tastefully, not "country bumpkin" at all - best of all, it was cleaner than a whistle!! A truly clean establishment gets high points from this reviewer and nothing was out of place here. Julie, the owner, served us and she is the real deal my world - she is efficient, she listens, she cares - she hums along as she works! Our food was delicious. My friend had a mouthwatering piece of strawberry pie - if nothing else, go for the pie, or better yet, bring one home. I ordered the Reuben sandwhich with homemade chips. Yum. ( She even makes her 1000 Island dressing from scratch!) I can't wait to go back and try more items on the menu! We had friends visiting us from Paris, Minneapolis and Harlem and we all convoyed to the Homemade for breakfast last week. It was so much fun and the food was really well made. Our waitress was a hoot! Julie came over to our table and chatted with us and she is great. You can tell she cares and appreciates her customers! Yes, the Harbor View Restaurant in Pepin is also very good, but so very predictable and full of "foodies" from the city - go to the Homemade Cafe and forget the attitudes and lines. ( and save yourself some serious cash also! ) Go to the Homemade Cafe! read more

I am so not a breakfast person, so I was not overly excited to walk into the Homemade Cafe, particularly the morning after a stellar meal at the Harbor View. Hoo boy, was I wrong. This place serves a fantastic breakfast, perhaps one of the best I have had in recent memory. Everything on the menu is home made. I was most impressed with the fabulous hash browns, which were served perfectly crisp and good. My eggs were cooked precisely to order, and the bacon! That too was generously served and perfectly cooked as well.. Staff were extremely friendly and the food came out pretty fast considering that EVERY seat in the place was occupied. Pro tip: cash only. Be prepared. And come hungry. read more

I really liked this local restaurant in Pepin. I ordered the sausage and bisquits special. It came with eggs and really fantastic hash browns. The hash browns were crunchy on the outside while still being soft and buttery. Yummy! This will be become permanent part of the schedule. On my next trip, I want to try the beautiful pie selection... read more

Homemade Cafe - Bisquits with sausage and gravy platter. Yummy... - Cafes Near Me - Pepin, Wisconsin

Fantastic service, affordable, and delicious. I had a eggs over hash brown special (sausage and bacon mixed in) and it was great. Everyone else had nothing but good things to say as well. Can't wait to return to try their pie and homemade ginger ale. read more

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