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.

Local restaurants are awesome! Our waitress had a very strong MN accent that made you feel you were…read more"Up North." The place was busy but has plenty of seating for large and small groups. Food tastes great! Only wish would be for the portion sizes to be a little bigger. The French toast was done perfectly and tasted great.

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!

A ridiculously cute little candy shop with ice cream. Worth the stop. Staff is friendly and goods…read moreare delicious.

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.

Decided to give this place a try after being in the area. Quick review: Food was VERY tasty!…read moreService and ambiance... definitely lacking.... I walked in and saw you could either order on a large touch screen on with a person at the front. I don't mind touch screens, so I went to start my order. The problem is that there are no pictures... so you're not 100% sure what you are ordering. I stopped the order and walked over to the case to order with the employee instead. There was one woman in front of me and she got her items quickly. I ordered 5 items. (See pic below) All of them were fantastic! I really do judge a place by how well they can do a croissant, and this place does them very well!! The employees were very polite but for some reason my order took almost 15 mins to fill... I watched them pull the items from the case, so I'm not sure why it took them so long to do the order. There was only one other person who ordered after me and she had a drink and a box of pastries too... she received her items first. As for the space, it is bland and feels like an old Carribou coffee.... There really wasn't anything that felt "Paris or French" here. Very bland and not very cozy. If you plan on going(the food was very good) order it to go...

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

Lovely cafe right in Pepin! We came for breakfast and had a great time. Friendly staff, comfortable…read morepatio, and tasty food. Recommend stopping by if you are in the area!

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!

Harbor View Cafe was hands down one of the best meals my husband and I have ever had! We came here…read morefor our wedding anniversary dinner and we loved the entire experience. The spot is located right in town along the water. There was a bit of a wait but we were able to grab a drink and sit on the patio while we waited for them to call our name. Our waitress was absolutely lovely. The stuffed mushrooms came highly recommended so we ordered those for an app and did not regret it. We ordered the swordfish and chicken breast for entrees. The garlic chipotle sauce on the chicken was SO GOOD. We loved both meals and would easily order again! Only regret - we didn't leave room for dessert. You have to stop at Harbor View next time you're in town!

Stopped here for dinner yesterday. My wife had the Osso…read moreBucco and I had the Grilled Salmon! Both dishes were excellent !! We hane been dining at the Harbor View for over 40 years and have enjoyed each dining experience! If I could change anything it would be to add an occasional fruit pie to the desert menu, like blueberry, apple or rhubarb/strawberry pie or crumble!

While visiting Red Wing, Minnesota, my friend and I stopped for a Starbucks coffee. The barista was…read moreincredibly friendly and we told her we were visiting from Chicago. She immediately recommended that we try Scarlet Kitchen & Bar and get the pretzel. Scarlet is located in the historic St. James Hotel in beautiful downtown Red Wing. The restaurant is large and inviting, but it was a lovely night, so we opted to sit on their patio wherever had a view of the town. Our server was attentive and friendly. Of course, we ordered Amy's Famous Pretzel, and with beer cheese and garlic butter dipping sauces, it was absolutely delicious--more like a pretzel bread. I ordered the Mississippi Pot Roast Sandwich, and that hit the spot, too. A simple Panna Cotta with a berry sauce was a light, and tasty finish to our meal. If you want a great meal, in a beautiful restaurant with attentive service, give Scarlet Kitchen & Bar a try. It will not disappoint.

Went here on a Sunday night for a fancier dinner with our group. We had a reservation, so we were…read moreseated right away out on the patio. It was a little warm in the sun, but otherwise great outdoor weather and provided entertainment for the kids to look at the train when it went past. Our server was pretty quick to come get our drink order and we also puts the kids order and appetizer in right away. Our specialty cocktail and mocktail drinks came out pretty quick and all were quite refreshing. For the appetizer we got the Brussels sprouts with the horseradish mustard dressing and they were a hit. We even saved the dressing to use for the fries and sandwiches we ordered for the main. The kids burgers came out shortly after the appetizer which was useful to keep them entertained. It was pretty much an adult portion size and a well cooked burger. The only issue was that it took a while longer for the adult food to come out, so the kids were all done eating by the time we got our food. We got the Scarlett Salmon, Cubano, wild Mahi, Swedish stew, and pot roast sandwich. The salmon had a nice crust to it, but unfortunately for me, that also meant it was pretty salty. The couscous, watermelon radish, and chimichurri that accompanied were all very tasty though and the chimichurri did have a good kick of spice to it. The Cubano had good flavor and the horseradish mustard was a great accompaniment. The pot roast sandwich had decent flavor but was a little dry. The Mahi was the more successful fish entree and the Swedish stew also got great reviews. For dessert we couldn't make a decision, so we got the dessert trio which was a triple chocolate fudge cake, orange blossom and raspberry cake, and passion fruit panna cotta. The chocolate cake was a little dry for me, the raspberry cake was moist with a nice summer flavor, and the Panna cotta was the standout. A perfect light option to end the meal, and it came in a pretty cup. Overall they did have decent food and portion sizes were pretty good given their higher prices. The highlights are the beautiful outdoor patio and the friendliness of the servers.