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    Rosie's Cafe

    4.4 (101 reviews)
    InexpensiveDiners, Cafes, American
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Breakfast!!!

    A warm hello. My husband and I came at about 9 am and a lot of people came in after us!! So I could see that we chose the right place to eat! Delicious food!!! A lot of seating available. We will eat here again!!!

    Pancakes and scrambled eggs

    It was a super packed Saturday morning (around 11am) but the service was still quick, friendly and the food was hot! We sat at the counter and Linda made sure we were well taken care of! I loved seeing how the waitresses helped each other out. They take cash only, and if you're unprepared, they have an ATM that charges a small fee. Here's the updated menu with the updated prices.

    Front window booth.
    Hector B.

    Probably the local's secret spot, so don't tell anyone about this review. One of the best breakfasts in La Crosse, WI. Everything comes out piping hot, we had a quiche, veggie omelet with ham and the biscuits & gravy. Food comes out very fast too! Staff was nice and attentive with a couple people always walking around to warm up your coffee and check on you. Booths are nicely decorated and feel private due to the plexiglass left over from Covid times. Would definitely eat here again to try additional menu items.

    Classic Omelette
    Kathleen K.

    Had an absolutely massive breakfast here with 4 friends. Great prices, cash only! The cinnamon rolls were gorgeous. Delicious coffee. Tiny diner vibes, so there was a bit of a wait for a group. The staff was on top of the refills and the tables were flipping quickly.

    Han J.

    I needed somewhere to stop for lunch on a road trip from Milwaukee to Minneapolis, and I am so glad I came across Rosie's Cafe. It had a very classic hometown diner feel. To me, it was a hidden gem, but in the hour I was there it seemed like some of the locals had the menu memorized and knew what they wanted within seconds of sitting down. After perusing their menu of excitingly low priced items, I landed on their BLT on white bread with a bowl of chili to start. It just sounded right! If I were to rewind and redo my order, I would have preferred that the bread not be toasted, as it did end up crumbling with every bite. Despite that, though, the sandwich was delicious! The bacon was thick cut, lettuce was crisp, and tomatoes were perfectly juicy. The bowl of chili was as warm and cozy as anticipated. If I ever find myself in La Crosse again, I would definitely make my way into Rosie's Cafe. One note is that they are cash only, so be prepared.

    Chicken Strips with Fries!
    Damian C.

    My husband and I decided to have some sort of brunch type of thing today at Rosie's Cafe! We have been here a few times, it this is the first time I'm reviewing this place. Trying to play catch up, ya know?! Anyways, Rosie's is your typical hole in the wall type of place. Very narrow interior, with a few booths, a diner bar, and bigger group-like tables that are in the rear of the restaurant. The decor has that vintage vibe that I love! My husband had a cheese omelette with American cheeses and onions on the inside, hashbrowns, bacon, and toast in white bread. He enjoyed his meal except the toast, because the way he referenced it was that the roast was very light tasting in texture, almost like a diet or Keto type of bread. He did very much enjoy everything else. I had the chicken strips which they give you 3 big strips, a side of fries, and BBQ Sauce and Ranch for dipping. I very much enjoyed my meal. The chicken strips had a black peppery coating that I love and reminds me sort of how my mother seasons her fried chicken. The fries were piping hot and crispy, oh, and did I mention the chicken was crispy and hot too?! I love fresh food, and they didn't disappoint. I absolutely LOVED their Ranch. It was very tangy and homemade which I am gonna need that recipe! The BBQ Sauce I could pass on because it's pretty vinegary, and not my kind of thing as I like sauce more smoky and thicker, with a non-vinegar base. Overall, very good place to go! We were tired of some places being disappointing and felt like a waste of money. This place was money well spent, and everyone is always so friendly! If you visit La Crosse, go to Rosie's Cafe! Keep in mind, they close at 2pm daily!

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    Very friendly and quick service. They don't take cards so bring cash. There is an atm but charges a fee. Food is good, typical diner food.

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    Wonderful American Breakfast, super cute place inside. Service and food were wonderful. I would go back!

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    Food was pretty good, prices were reasonable. Service was great and it has a very nice old school diner vibe.

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    Food was kinda gross and the restaurant is small so we felt very crowded at our table.

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    Food and service was excellent also had a friendly atmosphere very quick with my order

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    Local and wonderful. The wait staff are great. Delicious food and reasonable prices !

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    Free Range Exchange Coffee Eats & Treats

    Free Range Exchange Coffee Eats & Treats

    4.4
    (17 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    I've been to three other coffee shops in La Crosse and this is the best one I've been too!…read more Went in the late afternoon, not crowded, plenty of street parking. Got a vanilla matcha and it's definitely made my top 5 list. They also had vegan bakery items!! So happy about that. Plenty of indoor seating and the bathroom is tucked away in a corner. Our barista was kind and friendly. Would highly recommend!

    I always wonder what to give a coffee shop for a score when they are out of your drink…read more Last week Thursday morning, I ordered a large black cold brew of which I was told they were out. Now I am a 30 year black cold brew snob and love going to a different independent coffee house to try its unique flavor as everyone does it slightly different. After my dang, I should have just tried another location in town, but she asked if I would like to purchase a nitro instead which they had in tap. I reluctantly ordered it just to keep the line moving and also a scone which was very tasty and inexpensive at $2.00. I took one sip of the nitro and crushed the scone. I sat in the coffee shop for an hour getting some work completed and it looked like a steady flow of customers. Nice ambiance Good Service Solid scone Lack of my coffee drink Overall 3 because it is a coffee shop and cold brew is on the menu

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    Mid-morning visit for breakfast at Free Range Exchange  in La Crosse, WI.
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    Bizwich - turkey, egg, and pepper jack cheese on a jalapeño cheddar scone
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    JavaVino

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    Went here with a large group (11) during our winter weekend adventure in LaCrosse. Our hike ended…read moreearly so we popped in here around 10:30 on a Sunday morning and were surprised we could get a table right away (was crowded but there were a couple of tables for large groups). Cate G was an excellent server and totally not ruffled by our large group. It was no problem when we asked for separate checks - she just asked that we not play musical chairs! We were chilled from our hike so the tumeric antioxidant tea with honey (extra charge) and lemon hit the spot. We had only planned on staying for a warm beverage before heading out to lunch elsewhere but the food menu enticed us so we decided to stay. The menu offered food I love as a vegetarian! I had the Ancient Buddha Bowl with farro (quinoa is an alternative). Tumeric toasted cauliflower, roasted sweet potatoes, beets, sumac roasted chickpeas, crisped kale/brussel sprouts mix with a lemon tahini dressing. So much goodness in a bowl!! There were so many other choices but if I were to eat here again, I would try the housemade vegan burger or one of their salads. It was a bit noisy with so many people but not so that our group was not able to enjoy conversation. Family friendly with a kids corner stocked with toys.

    Everything was "ok." Service was really good but music was an odd choice for 8:00 am. The coffee…read morewas ok - had better, had much worse. Food was about the same - no complaints just nothing special.

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