Harry Potter would not be disappointed here!…read more The Ettlin's Cafe was probably one of the cutest spots I've been in a while for its own unique reasons! This cafe is found in a quiet spot in the town of New Prague. The restaurant gives off small town vibes but their special drink flights are spectacular! Now, of course we chose to visit this place for their Harry Potter themed drinks and I am so glad we did. This cafe actually creates 4 themed drink flights! 3 unique coffee flights - Harry Potter, Star Wars, & Peanuts, and 1 boozy Harry Potter themed flight. The presentation of these flights were gorgeous! Each one comes out in a beautiful wooden deco box with different themed Harry Potter stickers on the sides; as well a fun character toy brought to your table - we had both the Sorting Hat and Dobby. The booze flight also arrives with one drink aflame! There is a drink designed per-house. Majority of theme were delicious. The one set on fire did have a bit of an off-putting taste to it due to the flammable component drizzled over top. Besides this, the drinks were very nice. Not a fan of any of the themed flights? Don't worry, they have a regular mimosa flight for muggles as well On to the food. I chose to order the #3 From the Hen (2 eggs, choice of meat, hash browns, and toast). The food was absolutely delicious and extremely filling. Let me put you on one really quick.... The sausage is out of this world, the best I have had in years! I had a moment to sing my praises to the owner and he clued me in that they actually get their breakfast sausage from a local butcher near by! This all makes sense. The sausage was HUGE great flavor, thick and juicy in texture. It reminded me of a true German sausage. I would come back for that breakfast alone! All love to small businesses supporting small businesses! Overall really enjoyed my time here! If you haven't been out to try Ettlin's I might suggest adding it to your list!

Ettlin's has become a family go to. We haven't had anything but breakfast, because it's so hard to…read morepass up! Scotch eggs, extra large fluffy pancakes, and a fun coffee menu to explore. The food takes awhile to come out, so be prepared. But it's well worth the wait when you taste the quality.

Tons of selection! Gluten free items are in the fridge, a tad pricy, but good quality. They also…read morehave day-old treats available on sale. Overall prices are very reasonable for the in-house items! Great finds. We went on a Saturday at 9:30am and the line was 25 people long. By the time we were done eating, just after 10am, there was no line.

Had the pleasure of trying Sweet Kneads baked goods at the Dakota County Fair. So many tempting…read moreoptions, but the Chocolate Whoopie Pie immediately caught my eye. And wow... this was heaven! Rich, ultra-chocolatey, moist, and absolutely a chocolate lover's dream. I loved every bite. The gal who helped me was friendly and welcoming. She answered all of our questions. My only suggestion? Consider using boxes or different packaging for certain items. The whoopie pie was placed in a bag, which made it tricky to get out without smearing that precious frosting everywhere--and I definitely don't want to miss any of the frosting, it's my favorite part! Otherwise, everything was fantastic. Can't wait to try more from Sweet Kneads!

Love this place that never changes or gets old! Fresh baked bread every day- but get there soon…read moreenough that it doesn't sell out! Highly recommend the half sandwich and soup- the beer cheese soup is the best I've had, so comforting every time. Everything is pretty affordable too, especially the large scoops of ice cream! There's a reason this place is beloved in Northfield and always full. From the cute handmade ice cream labels and the local artwork, to the photos on the bulletin board from around the world and cozy booths, and the ole/carl/townie tip jars, this place is the best and I always crave it when I'm away from Northfield!

Parking was surprisingly easy, even in the heart of downtown on a Saturday night. The downtown area…read moreitself was vibrant and full of character. The service was incredibly kind and welcoming, with the warmth you'd expect from a small-town business. The ambiance was exceptional--from the charming storefront to the inviting interior. They even had toys available for families with young kids, which was a thoughtful touch that didn't go unnoticed. And the food absolutely won me over. Every bite was packed with flavor, and everything was so tender it practically melted apart. It felt fresh, carefully prepared, and in a completely different league than the typical sandwich chains. Places like Subway simply can't replicate this experience. My only criticism would be the cleanliness of a few surfaces. The counter where I signed my receipt and our table were both noticeably sticky and seemed like they could have used a quick wipe-down. It was an area that stood out but certainly wasn't enough to keep me from coming back! Overall fabulous!!

Been there a few times since the opening of the place since it was Perkins. Have yet to be…read moredisappointed as meals are correct, hot, and tasty. Staff is pleasant with all customers and very attentive. Still feels like "Perkins", except the red and yellow colors, the "Yolk of the day", and the lack of a huge pie case. Still warm and cozy. All in all, not a bad place for breakfast locally.

He Said: Recently opened in a former Perkins spot. Huge…read morecrowd. I only had their breakfast, but they have lunch options, too. There was a table for us when we arrived. The waitress was really good about beverage refills and the food all tasted pretty good. I ordered the pork chops with cajun seasoning. I was not disappointed. It is easy to overcook pork, where it becomes too tough, but Yolk did a good job. My kids enjoyed the mini waffles and eggs. My youngest never tried breakfast potatoes before. I called them mini French fries, and he loved them. I only have a picture of what I ate. Pros: Food was pretty good and food came out quickly Cons: Lots of butter is used on several of their food items. More of a "me" problem

Great food, love the real, not deli, turkey! Friendly staff, great location, indoors and out.read more

We happened upon Nick's during a drive through Cannon Falls. What a find! This place is adorable…read moreand the food and service were great.

Spent the day in Northfield for a mini-staycation. Stopped by here for some lunch after the 1 hour…read moredrive from the cities. We tried the Caprese sandwich and the Goodfella sandwich. Both were good - service was slow and the staff was grumpy. They had just gotten over the 12 noon lunch rush and it must have taken a toll on them. They kept fighting about who was going to slice more provolone cheese for our sandwiches. (Not something that I was to know about while I"m trying to order - plus 90% of the sandwiches have provolone cheese on them!) It was a cute spot and seemed like a good place for the college kids to study in the afternoons. Decorations were cozy and made you want to stay a while. I would go back and hope that everyone was a bit happier.

Agreed on previous reviewer. Not the friendliest greeting when I arrived before the 2nd barista was…read morethere. The girl already in place seemed overwhelmed just a bit by the two customers in the store. But the breakfast burrito was outstanding. Cooked on a Panini grill and not a bit greasy, with fresh Pico and plenty of eggs. Nice relaxing seating. I'd go back.

I love this little gem in my hometown! I visit Belle Plaine 2-5 times a year, and we almost always…read moremake a stop here. On my last visit in June, my mom and I split the lobster pasta and the summer strawberry salad, and both were absolutely delicious. They also have a great wine selection, which can be hard to find locally. I really hope this restaurant continues to thrive in such a small town. It offers unique, high-quality food, kind and attentive service, and is always a highlight of my trips home. I highly recommend it!

This is a great bistro. The calamari are lightly breaded with great lemon flavor. I was worried it…read moremight have too much shrimp but it was very much calamari. I will be craving this calamari! We have tried various birria tortas. The bread is wonderful. Nice and soft. The meat if tender, flavorful, and plentiful! The consommé is flavorful, not the best, but very good. Also enjoyed the house white wine. It was a prior McDonald's and the ambience could be improved. My impression could be a little negative because two women were on a FaceTime with a friend on speaker and screaming into the phone. Very annoying but obviously nothing to take away from the great food.

I just wrote a review earlier this week, but I feel the need to follow up. So I went back and got…read morethe same Farmers Skillet to-go. It was still amazing! I still recommend getting it over hashbrowns, over-easy eggs, but this time I did hollandaise sauce and that was actually pretty good. I need to make a correction for my previous review because I feel bad. Buckboard does not charge a credit card processing fee. For some reason, I thought that I was charged one earlier in the week. So why is this still four stars? Well...this time the service/staff was less than ideal. When I called to place my order on the phone, the lady sounded very annoyed. Like the entire time I was placing my order - I felt uncomfortable and like I shouldn't be calling. When I got inside the restaurant to pick up my order, I'm 99% sure it was the same lady that took my phone order. She again seemed very annoyed and I felt very uncomfortable for being there. Like I had done something wrong. This time I also wasn't offered any jellies or hot sauce. I didn't feel like I should just ask because...I don't know, maybe those aren't supposed to be given out for free and it was just a nice thing the staff did for me earlier in the week? But I really missed having some strawberry jam with my toast. One thing I love about the toast when you get it to-go, they wrap it in a separately to keep it from getting soggy. I really liked this. Overall, I'm really sorry I made a mistake in my previous review about the credit card processing fee. I wish the service would've been better this time and from other reviews, it seems like it's definitely mixed. I still recommend giving Buckboard a shot, but don't go into a thinking it's going to be the best restaurant in the world. I really appreciate that ownership is looking at reviews!

It was amazing they were very vary nice and were very helpful and friendly and the best French…read moretoast I have ever had and the pancakes were very good