My wife and I stopped here after viewing dozens of eagles at Coville Park, just outside of Red…read moreWing. The place we were going to go was closed, so we crossed the street to find the Red Wing Café. This is one of those places that you discover by happy accident and are thrilled that luck made it possible. It's also one of those places that I wished was in MY neighborhood in Minneapolis so I could be a regular. The place was warm and cozy, even in February. Although it was packed, we scored a table. It has all day breakfasts and my wife ordered the pecan Belgian waffle. I was more than amazed that it was served with a bottle of pure maple syrup from a place in nearby Wisconsin. Real maple syrup is usually an upcharge in most restaurants these days. It was all the crispy and gooey goodness that you could hope for. All of the breakfasts at the tables around us looked great, so I started to regret my choice of the hot turkey sandwich I ordered with fries (as a substitute for the mashed potatoes). My regret turned to joy because this was one of the best hot turkey sandwiches I've had, and believe me, I've had many! The turkey slices was thickly carved, juicy, and fresh. The gravy, which is usually the downfall, was absolutely wonderful. Not too salty and perfectly flavored. My mouth is watering as I'm typing this! The fries were hot and crispy. Even the coffee was great. I know where we are eating the next time we visit Red Wing.

I'm always fair in my reviews, but... WOW. I'm still laughing at how unbelievably awful this…read moreexperience was. We decided to stop in for a late lunch and try somewhere new. I ordered the French toast. It arrived barely warm, and after almost finishing the first slice... I found a hair. The other meal went like this: "I'll have the soup, salad, and bread." "What kind of soup?" we asked. "The soup of the day," the server replied. We looked at each other and thought, Okay... surprise soup. "So what are the bread choices?" (Thinking breadsticks, garlic toast, something...) "It's like toast." "Okay... wheat toast then." The meal arrived: Soup was cold and looked like Campbell's Chunky Soup. Salad was warm, consisting of iceberg lettuce and a quarter slice of tomato. Wheat toast was cold. Crackers were stale. Needless to say, neither of us finished our meals. I politely pointed out the hair to the server. Her response? "Oh... do you want me to have them make another one?" Ummm... no. Then came the bill: about $24. Nothing was taken off. No discount. No real apology until I mentioned paying full price for a meal with a hair in it. Then, to top it all off, they asked if we wanted a to-go box. For what,, the hair!! At that point, all we could do was laugh. It was honestly one of the most unbelievable dining experiences I've ever had.

I walked to this coffee shop from Bay City Park Campground and tried an iced lavender honey…read moreespresso and it was so good! They added just the right amount of the 3 ingredients to come up with a 5 star drink. The lavender flavor was there but not overpowering which I loved! I also ate 2 donuts from Hanisch Bakery and they were so good, especially the pastry cream filled one. It was my favorite! There's seating inside or outside and lots of parking. It's right off the highway that runs through Bay City.

Amazing little place! Flew into the airport about 2 miles away and went here for breakfast. Super…read morefriendly and my breakfast sandwich was one of the best ever made! Coffee was on point...don't pass by, give this little joint a try!!!

I stopped into Red Wing Confectionery on a Saturday afternoon as I'm a huge chocolate lover, so…read morethis place was calling my name. There's so much to take in that I had to set a personal limit (though it's reassuring to know I can always come back... and I will!). They offer a great variety: handmade chocolates, ice cream, coffee, and candies. It's a little treasure for anyone with a sweet tooth. The sweet smell of ch plate fills the air and you can actually see stuff packaging the chocolate (near the counter). The only downside was that the staff didn't greet us when we walked in....we kind of had to initiate the interaction. But once we got talking, things were friendly enough. I left with a small stash of chocolate treats, and they were delicious. Red Wing Confectionery is definitely going to be a regular stop for me whenever I'm in town!

My kids pulled me in here because they saw people leaving with ice cream cones. We went in, browsed…read morethe delicious looking chocolate displays, and you can even see chocolatiers working on creating some yummy treats. We ended up getting ice cream and were happily surprised by the delicious flavors of Cedar Crest creamery. I really liked the honeycomb and graham cracker ice cream! PRO TIP: a "single scoop" is actually two scoops, so you can add for a kids cone to get just one scoop.

I was absolutely thrilled when I discovered Café de Paris in Apple Valley. It's surprisingly…read moredifficult to find a truly high-quality bakery around here, and after one too many supermarket "French" baguettes and bake-at-home loaves, this place was exactly what I'd been looking for. The bread is fantastic--crusty, fresh, and authentically French. They also have an incredible selection of beautiful pastries, cakes, and other classic French treats that look like they came straight out of a Parisian pâtisserie. And the coffee is absolutely exquisite. One thing that always makes me smile is that while the pastries look and taste authentically French, they're definitely American-sized! They're enormous. If you're hungry, you're in for a treat. More often than not, I'll enjoy half of one there with a coffee and take the rest home in a box for later. It's a wonderful little café with a relaxed atmosphere and a great place to sit and unwind. If you're in the Apple Valley area and looking for something a little different--something with a genuine European feel--I can't recommend Café de Paris highly enough. I'll definitely keep coming back.

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!

I was always curious riding by here. We finally had an opportunity last Saturday around 10 ish…read more Interesting how the front half is all booths and the back is tables which is where we sat. I got the senior meat 2 egg omelet with sausage and cheese. It comes with toast and hash browns. I got wheat and should have gotten the sourdough. Basil gave me a slice of his and finished mine. He got the rush river skillet. I'm always interested in what coffee brands restaurants use and they use Ridgeline which I'm guessing is local. We both enjoyed an above average breakfast and look forward to coming back. I may try something not as basic next time.

Had the steak and eggs med rare and it was. The steak was so tasty that it should have been for…read moredinner! Service was quick and the cup of coffee never got below a half.

Amazeballs, ate both meals in Pepin at the Handmade Cafe. They are very accommodating for your…read moretastebuds. 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

Great spot to come and grab breakfast in Pepin, WI if you'd are passing through. Prices were pretty…read moregood 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.

grate food all of it is homemade the pies are amazing and owner is super sweet I highly recommend…read moreif you're looking for a good place to eat

I loved stopping by this little cafe on the main street in river falls. it has a super homey, laid…read moreback feel, so don't expect anything crazy, but still such a nice spot for a good breakfast and some pie (they had so many kinds!!) The service was very attentive and friendly. The food was soooo good and reasonably priced. I appreciated the changes they would make- like adding chorizo to my eggs. Also LOVED that they had some games at the table, we definitely took advantage of the UNO.

We used to go here about once a month when it was A& J's and the food was very good. The small town…read morecafe feel was just about perfect. Not anymore. My wife and grandson had the Club sandwich. It was made properly and tasted pretty good. (I tried it). The deep fried pickles my grandson got as a side were burnt. Really they should have never left the kitchen . I had the bleu cheese burger. Not good. The burger was overcooked and the bleu cheese was some runny bleu cheese "dressing ". The fries were ok. Our waitress was nice enough but I am not sure she had ever waited on a table before. She didn't know the specials, we had to ask for tableware, and also for refills on our beverages. When it came time to pay we had to seek her out. It used to be decorated kind if cue with various humorous sayings on the wall, a handwritten white board menu and no tv. They also had a no cellphone policy. The small town cafe ambiance is gone. That's too bad. We probably won't go back.

The "small-town" café vibe is alive and strong with this one! Respectable pricing, good food and…read morecoffee! Can't go wrong here!