This is an amazing restaurant connected to a department store that is over 100 years old. The restaurant owner is the grandson of the original owner. The food there was absolutely fantastic, and we had great service throughout. The menu is quite diverse, with a number of both traditional and gourmet items. They also have a full bar with a great beer and wine selection. The Reuben was quite literally the best I have ever had. The cheese curds are also delicious and perfectly cooked. If you are ever in Cambridge Minnesota, the Leader restaurant is an absolute must-stop. read more

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I was so pleasantly surprised. Have been going to Flickabird's for 12 years and never stopped in. They were so friendly and had a great selection. I make wild rice and the seasoning I use was there. What a win. Can't wait now to try the restaurant read more

We tried Leader for the first time today and will definitely be back. Service (Carie was our server) was excellent - friendly, unhurried but attentive, and accommodating. The food was delivered immediately after cooked and was delicious. The chicken wild rice soup was the best I've ever had and the popovers were perfect. There was only one drawback. While the space was charming with character, it is a huge open room and was quite cold, even though we were not seated close to the door. It will not keep us from returning, but it did result in our being less than completely comfortable and kept the experience from being everything it could be. read more

For small town Minnesota this place will surprise you. With options like a beyond beef burger to a Brussels sprout Caesar salad it's definitely the most modern restaurant in Cambridge! I've tried a number of things and my favorites are the bang bang cauliflower, quinoa salad, and the beyond beef burger. Brussels sprout salad is good but the dressing and toppings are heavy and I was hoping for something a little fresher - would recommend adding more fresh Brussels or something like kale. Coffee is good too but I was surprised they didn't have oat milk when I went, just soy and almond. It's a cute little place that is great for honestly any meal and right next door is a shop with Minnesota trinkets. read more

Leader - Brussels sprout Caesar salad with grilled salmon - Women's Clothing Near Me - Cambridge, Minnesota

Sis and I were out and about today. Saturday morning shopping brings a lunch appetite. We wanted to try a local non-chain restaurant. I driving down Main Street I see this establishment and remember hearing about Leader on the news a while back (WCCO or the Star Tribune??). We decided this is where we are going. Street parking available but must have parallel parking skills. There is a decent sized lot in the back. You can walk around to the front door or enter the rear door into the mercantile store and enter the restaurant from there. However there wasn't a clear sign on where the hostess stand was for check-in or if it was grab your own seat. We were greeted by a man as we aimlessly walked around the occupied tables. He pointed out a free table/ one sided booth to us and later gave us paper menus. After a short wait we met our waitress and placed our order. Sis ordered the basic bacon cheesburger. I saw pop-overs on the menu and just HAD to get them. It's been over 10 years since I've seen them on a menu. The maple butter was amazing too. Side note: pop-overs came out less than 5 minutes before the entrees. I like speedy service but I had only 2 bites in before my Chicken Club Foccacia sandwich was before me. Chicken was thick and cooked perfectly. I was surprised to see it was a good chunk of chicken vs sliced luncheon meat. French fries were soft inside, extra crunchy on the outside. They weren't marketed as seasoned but I felt like they had a light flavor to them. I was a little put off by pre-dispensed ketchup, even if it was in a cute mini glass ketchup bottle. How dare you tell me how much ketchup I can have...I love ketchup! But it was the perfect amount. It was all gone and so were my fries. So you win. One more thing to mention...I didn't mean to overhear or be nosy but a mom/ boy at the table next to us were finishing eating their lunch when we sat down. They had suitcases (with airport tags) with them and their lift/Lyft was 30 mins late and never showed. They were stranded on the way to a MPLS hotel and I don't think a cab service was available or whatever. She made multiple phone calls to find a way to get service. I was about to offer them a ride (I was heading that way anyhow and didn't fear them being murderous hitchhikers) when the man that sat us earlier (manager?) stepped up and found a ride for both of them. He saved the day. Go Cambridge community!! read more

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Great spot for some food. Delicious, and great little shop to go after your meal. Good wifi for meetings too.

Wowza! I haven't been eating out much and the places I have been getting takeout from I've ordered from in the past. Leader is new to my list. It did not disappoint ! Kids had the Mac and cheese (obviously) I had to have a bite or two or three because it was so good! You'd be surprised how many places can botch a simple dish like Mac and cheese - but Leader is another story creamy cheesy and flavorful! I ordered the pan seared salmon, you guys! It was so good, salmon was cooked perfectly smothered in the perfect amount of green goddess sauce, topped with crisp fresh veggie salad on a bed of perfectly crisp diced potatoes. Everyone was masked, gloved and curbside pick up was super fast and easy. We'll be making this one of our regular joints now. read more

Leader - Women's Clothing Near Me - Cambridge, Minnesota

I love the atmosphere the most. The prices are appropriate and the service is friendly. I love the history of the store and building. I will go back again! read more

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Food is good, minor customer complaints go ignored, so it gives the impression that they don't care about their customers !!! below I copy/pasted an un-answered email I sent a week ago !! Date: Sat, Jul 24, 2021 at 12:01 PM Subject: Dinner 07-23-2021 To: restaurant@leadermn.com Hi, We were at your restaurant last night, 3 rd. visit. We have enjoyed every meal except last night. Without customer feedback, how can you improve? Hence the email (we didn't think this warranted a public comment, since prior visits were spot on). Last night's meal tasted good, but everything was brought out at once (salad, soup, and main course). We had to eat the hot meal first followed by the salad !! We had also ordered an appetizer which never made it to the table. When our salad, soup and main course arrived we questioned the appetizer, we were told there was a screw up with the ticket printer, but the appetizer was on its way. I asked the waitress to forget the appetizer at that point (appetizer for dessert ! no thanks). The appetizer not showing up didn't bother me as much as everything else being delivered to the table at the same time, it made us feel rushed, having to eat the main course and soup first before it got cold !! Regards, Steve. read more

What an awesome gem of a store!!! I love that is is locally owned and has been in business for many years! The entire staff was wonderful along with great, high quality merchandise! Just found a new favorite place to shop when I'm in the area!! I highly recommend!! read more

We've been here 3 times now in the past couple of weeks and everything weave had has been amazing! This restaurants's quality makes you think you're eating in downtown Minneapolis, but at rural Minnesota prices. This may become a weekly hangout! read more

As always Leader in Cambridge does not disappoint. Their selection of name brand apparel along with a boutique feel make this store the best around. Since adding the dining option it has, it has even more to offer. I remember going to this store as a child with my mom. I love the history of this store along with all of the new-age perks, upgrades and additions. read more

We only recently discovered the restaurant through friends! We love that we have a place to go for extraordinary food that is in our area! (the popovers with cinnamon butter are amazing). Watching the chef and his crew prepare, cook and plate food in the open atmosphere kitchen is so much fun to see! Bonus is that I discovered their clothing store carrying unique quality brands that I love! There is so much more to this long time generational family owned and operated store than what I have mentioned. Everyone makes you feel welcome, appreciated and just like part of the family! What a great find! I highly recommend everyone make this a destination to enjoy all that it has to offer! read more

This has quickly become our favorite breakfast/brunch spot! We drive almost an hour to visit but it is worth every mile! The popovers bring me back to the Oak Grill at Dayton's downtown Minneapolis. The food is amazing and the staff are so attentive and friendly. I love the attached store and can always find something I can't live without. read more

I ordered the popovers along with my meal. After the meal was finished and asking three times they arrived at the table. These are nothing like Dayton's popovers, they taste like they were found in the old Dayton's store, then micro waved. An old athletic sock heated up would be better. Such a disappointment after driving an hour to get there. read more

This place is awful. I am just amazed that they are still in business. Attempting to sell last years clothing for only 50% off. I can save money just driving to Northtown Mall in Blaine. The staff was all about showing me the "sale" items. which turned out to be items that were marked down 20%. Wow! I am so not impressed! read more

I was in a couple years ago looking for a jacket I was going to buy with a rebate I had from Columbia. The staff was so kind in pointing out that the fine print stated I could only use the rebate online at the Columbia website, not in store. They then went above and beyond by suggesting, even though I was no longer purchasing something there, that I go ahead and try on a few items so I would know what size, color, style would fit me well when I did order online. We have since been in several times for kids footwear, as well as hunting for Waldo in the annual summer community Waldo Hunt. The Leader is a wonderful store that provides good quality product, service, and overall a fantastic presence in the Cambridge Community. Thank you! read more

This is a business that is truly suffering from the change in shopping options in the US today, along with the struggling economy. The owner is still trying to serve his community and continue to employ people who need jobs. He is 3rd generation. I found the store to have many different things to chose from, shoes, clothing, nurses uniforms, tuxedo rentals. People need to support their communities. So Katie, go to Blaine, they don't need you in Cambridge! read more

A great place to shop when you are looking for good quality and prices. So thankful to have this little gem in Cambridge and have shopped there and been satisfied for years. Thanks to all who work there for your help. read more

I have shopped at the Leader store for years, and find that they offer a lot of great name brand clothing. I usually shop for sales and always get good deals. read more

2nd year in a row we went for tux rental. .even got the same girls. .send AGAIN. .we were treated very rudely and nasty. Their customer service is horrible. The girls gave the girlfriend of the boyfriend getting measured an attitude. .told her they didn't have the matching vest...argued with the mom. Very young..immature workers and very rude! read more

This place has always had a friendly staff - I get in there a handful of times a year - usually making purchases more times than not, Prior raters are up so some private joke or game,= people like that should look in the mirror, If you want a store that is unique for the area, this is a wise choice, Hometown like feeling - special orders are not a problem, The employees are area people who treat everyone like family, I will support for years to come. I have friends that stop there everytime they come through town. read more