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    Island Cafe

    3.7 (128 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    ISLAND CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Amy V.

    Came here for breakfast while we were in Minocqua and was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was! It's your typical diner menu, and indoor diner setting. We were able to sit at the counter without a wait, but about an hour earlier, it was a one hour wait. So if it's a busy weekend for the area, expect to have a wait to get seated. Our service was good and the price was fair. No complaints!

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    Stina W.

    First time here and wow! So nice to find a place to eat (whether cafe, diner, restaurant, etc) especially since moving up here to the northwoods that has a pleasant ambience. Very clean upon entry and seating, as well as the restroom. Our server was awesome, welcoming and very friendly. She was patient and bubbly while our children chatted her up a storm, haha. It was extremely refreshing to see other guests and the staff to not be wearing masks or being demanded to have a mask until seated. And of course, the food! Very delicious, did not disappoint. I myself had a caramel macchiato (very good considering it's difficult to find good coffee of any kinds in the northwoods lol!) and the farmers breakfast. My husband enjoyed his cranberry mimosa (VERY YUM!) and corned beef hash. Thanks Island Cafe for being a part of our weekend!

    Farmers Breakfast with American fries
    Andy G.

    Still good and one of my favorites after all these years. It is also for the most part largely unchanged. Sadly the chai shake and other ice cream selections are no longer available. Also I'm not sure what the lunch situation is. At 12:40 I was told that the lunch menu was "not available" yet. An all day breakfast menu is featured. One of my new favorite menu items is the Farmers Breakfast. This is scrambled eggs with sausage, green pepper, mushroom, and onion. It is not served over hash browns or American fries, but that would be available as a side extra. I wish I had more info on lunch; however, I'm glad they are still here and good.

    Veggie frittata with fried potatoes and fruit. Plus a mocha and I was in heaven
    Debi O.

    I've been coming to the Island Cafe for years. I've had such good food and service over the years. I've had the Greek food - the artichoke dip is so good as is the egg lemon soup. When I was still eating meat I had excellent salmon. They have a good selection for us vegetarians- some super good sandwiches!! I LOVE their breakfasts. Last time I went I had a frittata with roasted potatoes and fruit. It was just delicious. When I come for lunch in the summer I try to time it before or after th true lunch rush so I can be assured of outdoor seating. It is so enjoyable. Consistently good food for many years!

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    Bridget E.

    I visited this little place for the first time the last week of July 2020. They were operating fully except that their outdoor patio was closed. I thought this was very strange to have indoor dining open but not outdoor. Definitely a missed opportunity to promote public safety. We got food to go because we weren't comfortable dining in. The honey and cinnamon latte I had was ok, both times I got lattes there were coffee grounds on the bottom. The food was delicious and would definitely recommend if you are looking for a place to grab lunch. I would visit one of the other local cafes if you are just looking for coffee. Service was a little slow but I didn't mind since I was on vacation.

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    Food is great, fast service and prices are great for the food! Would definitely recommend checking it out

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    3 years ago

    Great gem. Food was very tasty (we had omelets & chili). Service was very attentive. Fun old-school cafe.

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    Outstanding. Try one of the eggs, Benedict and he won't be disappointed. Coffee was good too

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    Delightful cafe atmosphere. Biscuits and gravy were phenomenal and the service was excellent.

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    Limited menu options. Yogurt bowl is good, fresh ingredients. Long lines for few options is kind of a let down.

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    Parkside Tavern has quickly been put on our "let's go back" list. Use to eat here years ago when it…read morewent by another name quite frequently. We figured we would give the new place a try. It was so good we went back the next night and sat outside with a great view of the lake and park. First night I had the veal hunter style and my girlfriend had the pistachio crusted salmon, both were delicious. Next night we had Perch cheeks which were awesome. Had a French Dip sandwich for my entree. Great food. We got to talking with Anthony about what a great job they have done creating something wonderful in that location. Not only was Anthony a great GM but everyone of the staff was smiling and very welcoming. Very pleased with the food, service, and Anthony's attitude and professionalism. Looking forward to many more excellent meals here in the future.

    We decided to try Parkside on 8/7 for their fish fry because it was a long wait at a different…read morerestaurant. We were seated right away on the screened-in porch area which had a nice view of the lake and park. The service was good, but there was only 1 other table there, so I can't speak for what it's like when it's busy. A few things to note: The portions were very small considering the price. I had the blackened perch with rice pilaf - the taste was fine, but the portion size was very small. For $18, I got 3 small pieces of perch that were about 3 bites each. My mom had the sauteed scallops and a baked potato ($20). The scallops were pretty bland, seemed under cooked and were kind of warm, but not hot. We asked for them to be pan fried to heat them up and so they could cook a few minutes longer. The server took them back right away but they came back clearly microwaved. I by no means am cheap, and am more than willing to pay more for a nice meal, but for what we got and the price we paid, it wasn't worth it. NONE of the servers, the bartender, or bus boy were wearing masks. Also, the menu is all online, so make sure you take your phone. We won't be returning for a second try.

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