This place looks like a hole in the wall from the outside. But I was really impressed. Quaint,…read moreclean, great service, and good food/coffee. I'm glad we found it.

This place is a family favorite! We love the opportunities…read moreto connect with our kids, and this is a quiet, fun food, trendy place, where they can still find their favorites... smashed hamburger, iced tea, french fries. I love the healthier choices. They constantly have new Macaron designs and flavors! If you want coffee with a friend, or have a young adult home from college, or a teen who likes trendy- this is the place to try!! Go simple & go real!

An Eau Claire local raved about this spot and I'm pleased to say that Nostalgic Bean lived up to…read morethe hype! I came in on a Sunday morning and there was a little line of people ahead of me but it moved pretty quickly! Interior-wise, there isn't a ton of space for seating but luckily, there are plenty of tables/chairs at The Yard Container Park that's ~40 second walk from the bakery. I got the strawberry passionfruit cruffin, chocolate almond croissant, lavender vanilla shortbread, and a latte with sugar-free caramel. First off, I was very impressed with the variety of flavors that were displayed (i.e. passionfruit, rhubarb, cardamon, kimchi, etc.) All the baked goods I got were fantastic- especially the cruffin. I was initially hesitant to order it because I'm not a fan when the exterior doesn't have that flakey/crunchiness. But I'm glad I tried the one here because the texture was perfect. As for the filling, it was a good balance of sweet and tart. Same thing for the croissant. When I ate the cruffin, I already knew the croissant was about to hit- and it did. Perfectly flakey and had that beautiful crunchy exterior. They definitely didn't skimp on the chocolate/almond filling either! Personally, it was a little too much for me but that's just a me thing Last but not least, the lavender vanilla shortbread was wonderful. You can actually taste the lavender and they added a perfect amount of salt to bring the flavors out! Aside from the delightful pastries, the coffee was lovely and the staff were super friendly. Nostalgic Bean is definitely a Altoona gem!

I'm so excited we got to stop by and try things. The service was very friendly and prompt. I had…read morethe everything seasoning and cream cheese croissant which was really flavorful and had great texture. The kids inhaled the homemade blackberry pop tart. Chai latte was delicious, not too sweet, not too spicy and I love the variety of steamers available for kids. They even offered to make them kid temp! Space was cozy and had plenty of tables when we went (10am weekday).

So happy I stumbled upon this place. The staff was friendly, the vibes were home-y and chill…read more The spicy hog sandwich and iced coffee were both delicious. Very good spot to sit and get work done! Outlets at every booth/table area! A great local spot. I'd def visit again my next time in town. Only note: menu on wall was hard to read (really small font), but I think they offered a QR code option so that's great!

Firstly I was not greeted when walking in the door. That is fine, because there was a line of a…read morecouple people in front of me. When I got to the counter the girl taking the order just stared at me blankly... which felt extremely awkward. So I spoke and stated what I wanted. To which her response was an empty, "ok" or "yep" as I went through my order. I sat down and waited on my order. Plenty of spaces to sit so that was a plus. My coffee order was a ln iced lavender latter with regular milk and an extra shot. It tasted bland like water, yet burnt at the same time. Did not enjoy. Also my drink was warm and the ice melted before I left the store. disappointed to say the least. Spicy hog sandwich was great. I will give them points where it is due. The sandwich was perfect and what I was hoping for. But again, the service from the girl that dropped it off at the table really needs to work on her energy because it was not pleasant to interact with even for the split second she came to drop off my food. I was thanked on the way out. I appreciated that! Note this was from the other girl behind the counter that was making the drinks and had some life to her.

ECDC, located in the lobby of the Lismore Hotel Eau Claire (a DoubleTree by Hilton property), was a…read morepleasant bonus of staying at the hotel on a recent visit to Eau Claire! We stopped by each morning of our weekend stay for some coffee and breakfast and were pleased with the quality of everything! We enjoyed some specialty hot coffees most mornings and I was particularly happy that there were milk alternatives including oat milk. The kids enjoyed a breakfast sandwich one day and bagels on the others and I enjoyed a chia pudding one morning too. It is worth noting that if you are seeking a hot breakfast such as a breakfast sandwich, you can only get that after 7am, which didn't work out so great for us. They were extremely strict about this too. (Even at 6:50, they wouldn't take an order as they said they could not prepare anything other than what was ready in the case until after 7.) Aside from that, it's a cute coffee shop with plenty of seating, located centrally in downtown Eau Claire, as the name implies!

Ate here three days in a row while staying at the Lismore. Everything is delicious, it's quick, and…read morethe workers are so friendly. Love that they have house made syrups for coffee.

Wonderful little coffee spot in downtown Eau Claire. Good strong coffee. Lattes are delicious we…read moreenjoyed mocha latte and Chai tea today. The wall art is amazing and this place has a very nice vibe.

Best coffee shop in Eau Claire! Coffee is great, and the staff is really nice. Lots of seating too…read more Great spot to get some work done.

A cozy end to a fantastic vacation…read more Tim described Racy D'lenes as what coffeehouses were like before they exploded everywhere. What he would consider to be a true coffeehouse. This got me excited as I do like a genuine cozy coffeehouse that does it's own thing and Racy was just that. We rolled in around 9am to get coffee and enjoy the quietness before Matt and I drove home. The sky was overcast with the constant threat of rain. The inside of Racy was nice and cozy. I got my americano, a giant chocolate chip cookie and a funny sticker for my final Eau Claire experience. Tim and Matt both got the Cadbury Egg latte. The place was a bit busy so we ended up sitting on this couch. We weren't crammed in there but 3 grown males put it to the test. I kid you not, this americano and cookie may have been the best thing I had during this whole trip. I know I'm easily excitable and tend to give high praise for most things but those two things were legit delicious. The cookie was so good that it made me wish I got a hot coffee just to dunk it in as that sounded divine. Both Matt and Tim said their latte were amazing and tasted just like a Cadbury egg. As we sat there and made small talk and went over the fun of the last few days, I couldn't help but look around and notice all the little things strewn about the place. There was a tank with a live turtle in it. There was a skeleton handing from the skeleton talking to someone (I couldn't see where the line went) via a can and string. The walls were painted or had stuff hanging up. This place must've been here for a long time now. Speaking of the cozy feeling, if this place had a fireplace, I would've fallen asleep so easily. I was already nodding off due to the weather and being perfectly content and settled in, it wouldn't have taken much more to slip off into a light snooze. Now that would've been a first for me, falling asleep in a coffeehouse... but if you've been here on a rainy day, you would understand. Eventually we made our way outside and were doing the midwestern goodbye when it started to sprinkle. That put a little pep in our step to get back to our cars and say goodbye to Eau Claire. Two things to keep in mind for visiting here is that its on the backside of The Nucleus and that since it's on the backside of a building, parking is very limited and you may need to park on the street if it's busy. Racy D'lenes... I will definitely be back.

What a great place to get coffee, socialize, work, etc. Racy's has great coffee, baked goods, and…read moreit also has a great restaurant (The Nucleus) in the same building. They have tables available and also couches/chairs for a more comfortable experience! There are some parking spots available in the back or street parking is an option. They also allow you to use reusable mugs, so feel free to bring them if you're getting a drink to go! Edited review based on business response: Based off of the Visit Eau Claire website for dog friendly places, I previously understood that Racy's was dog friendly. It indicated, "Racy D'lene's Coffee Lounge - You and the pup can enjoy a laid-back morning or afternoon at Racy's together. Their coffee and sandwiches and pastries will be a real treat for both you and your trusty four-legged sidekick." It appears that is not accurate and dogs are not allowed inside the building. Article link - https://www.visiteauclaire.com/things-to-do/itineraries/dog-friendly/#:~:text=Racy%20D'lene's%20Coffee%20Lounge,your%20trusty%20four%2Dlegged%20sidekick. Still a great place to visit!

First time here. I was in Chippewa Falls to see some family and found this place right next to the…read moreChophouse where we had dinner the night before. It's a nice spot, with a large windowed storefront and inviting signage. Inside is a large open area with the order counter toward the rear. An old brick wall, metal lighting fixtures, and a tin ceiling give it a vintage vibe. There are café tables with metal chairs for small groups. The noise level is reasonable, and it's easy to have a conversation. They have an extensive coffee menu, including tea lattes. But the one thing that really stood out was the bakery selection. They have items called Cornetto, which look like croissants. I was told they're similar and used in similar ways (fillings, glazes, etc.). We ended up getting a coffee, a London Fog Tea Latte (little lavender, little vanilla, extra foam), a Custard Danish, and an Apple Almond Scone. It didn't take long to get our order, and everything was amazingly good. The London Fog was made with loose-leaf tea and steeped well. The pastries were fresh, large, and very yummy. Everything was also very reasonably priced (you spend way more than this in most places -- and that's not something I usually fixate on). Excellent experience. Friendly service, excellent food and drinks, great value, and a warm atmosphere. If I could make one suggestion, it would be the metal chairs -- I just didn't find them very comfortable. Definitely on the "come back to" list!

Some items are definitely overpriced. However the feel of the establishment is very calmingread more

Great food and great staff. Worth the time you end up talking with staff and other patrons. Decor…read moreis fascinating as well.

The staff is charming. They are a hard working family who sees the best in each other and all…read moretheir customers. They have great breakfast and lunch choices - all freshly made while you wait. If you want a unique beverage with a decadent dessert, this is your place for sure.

Let me get the bad out of the way first: the drive-thru takes FOREVER, but don't let that…read morediscourage you! Just plan accordingly! The coffee here is absolutely divine, and if it wasn't so far from where I live, it would be my go-to for everything. I don't have a very large sweet-tooth, but wanted to give their turtle-frappucchino a try. To my delight, it was sweet without being over the top, like some mixed coffee drinks you get through drive-thrus. It wasn't full of whipped cream or drowning in chocolate and caramel, but everything was blended beautifully. I was so impressed, that I make sure to stop out any time I have to run to Woodman's for groceries.

Super excited to have this coffee shop located within walking distance of our hotel while staying…read morein Altoona. The staff were friendly and the decor was very fun. Lots of seating available inside and they also had a drive thru. We didn't get food but our drinks were very good. The menu was large and a little overwhelming as we weren't really sure what each drink consisted of and it was too busy to ask too many questions. Would definitely go again but would try to look online first for drink descriptions to be a little more prepared!

We were just passing through and stopped here for lunch. It was a pleasant surprise to find out…read morethat breakfast menu items were still available to order. The food was prepared quickly, yet everything was fresh and tasted great. Another nice bonus was the freshly pressed apple juice with no added ingredients.

We stopped here on a Saturday morning around 8am. We had a group of 11 and were seated right away…read more It was busy but not overly busy with several tables still open. They have a juice press so all the juice is freshly squeezed in the back. For our entrees we ordered, meat lovers skillet, chicken tender skillet, house skillet, and the Mexican omelet as well as several sides of pancakes. Everything was really delicious. The skillets had lots of flavor and the portions were big. This is a great breakfast place!