Excellent as always , AWESOME STAFF. AWESOME OWNERS. However today i was very disappointed, they…read morechanged fries now they are the same soggy fries as everywhere else. So sad

Holy cow! We're on a country drive from one Wisconsin place to another and looking for breakfast…read more We spy the Red Apple Cafe and take a chance. The place is clean with lovely finishes and upscale touches. The staff are so kind and friendly. We followed the suggestions of the staff and ordered the cinnamon roll pancakes and the cowboy skillet. I stopped eating to share this review because we love it so much. The barista prepared perfect lattes. The pancakes are both crispy and fluffy and not too dense. The perfect amount of icing to finish it. The cowboy skillet has the ratio of diced potatoes, chopped bacon, and jalapeños mastered. Take the drive and come here for breakfast or lunch. So worth it!

The food was amazing and delicious everything was very clean. I came in from Illinois to visit my…read moresister and brother in law and I'm so happy they brought me here because the chicken and waffle and avocado toast was delicious and so well put I didn't even want to take a bite because how well it was served definitely will come back here next time

The coffee here is always so good! Check the seasonal offerings there's always really good stuff!…read moreFood portions are huge and we always have leftovers! They decorate for the holidays so they have Christmas right now and it's so pretty! They also have another section for a walk up line for the cafe. Service was great!

Phenomenal experience from top to bottom! The service was excellent and we were seated right along…read morethe window overlooking Freiss Lake. I ordered the fried bluegill and my wife ordered the salmon, both of which were prepared perfectly. Just a great atmosphere and has a huge patio overlooking the lake. I recommend this place to anyone!

First time here…read more Food: It was a Friday evening, around 8:00, and we decided to try some of the fish specials. I ordered the Pan-Seared Walleye, and she chose the Lake Perch Fry. Since our entrées included access to the salad bar, we started there. The appearance of the salad bar was disappointing. I realize it was later in the evening, but there were literally salad bar fixings all over the place. Some items were mixed together, some had spilled onto the enclosure, and there was food on the floor as well. Much of what was offered looked like it had come straight out of a can. The walleye wasn't bad. However, the mixed vegetables were a pile of mush, and although I had requested the potato pancake be extra crispy, it was still undercooked in the middle. The perch fry was okay, but nothing special. For dessert, she ordered the Brandy Alexander, and I had the LemonBerry Cake. The Brandy Alexander was very good, while the LemonBerry Cake was mediocre. Service: Our server did a nice job getting us settled in. Water and drinks arrived promptly, and they were friendly and pleasant throughout the evening. However, they became involved in a lengthy conversation at another table, so getting our check took quite a while. Atmosphere: To be honest, the place looks a bit run-down and could probably benefit from some TLC. Since it was later in the evening, there weren't many other diners, and the restaurant was relatively quiet. The view of the lake through the windows is spectacular and makes it a great place to watch the sunset. I wish the food had been better. Unfortunately, this isn't a place we are likely to return to.

03-24-2026, 1:37pm Check #64, Table 124…read moreServer: Tyler I'm a repeat customer for a good reason. The food is fantastic. Today was no exception. Tyler's service was fast accurate and very professional. I had the ribs and my partner had the chicken tenders. Just as I tell people by word of mouth, "If you wand really good ribs that come off the bone nicely, you just have to try the ribs here at the Mineshaft." Once again, as always, an extremely satisfying visit to the Mineshaft. A fantastic place to eat. Incessant Research (Investigative Research & Journalism. Not for hire.)

We are from out of town and heard about them on the radio and since we were coming back from up…read morenorth on our way south, we made out way to the restaurant. We came in at about 1:30 and approached the host stand and asked if the chicken special was available. Richie our eventual server checked the kitchen, came back and sat us down , said there were three left before another batch that would take 40 minutes to cook was in. The kitchen, so we ordered that a huge amount 4 pieces, crispy fried with mashed potatoes, coleslaw and a corn bread muffin. I had a half rack of ribs with beans, coleslaw and the muffin. The ribs could have used a bit more smoking, or cooking to get it to be fall off the bocce done. This was chew a lot to get it to be eaten, although the flavor and sauce were good. Ritchie was great and service was on time. They do charge a credit card fee, but was posted on the receipt

4-24-2026 We were in…read morethe area and chose this cafe for a bite to eat. Front and rear street level entrances, very nice. Nice size menu. The food we ordered was great. The cafe had a healthy crowd in the dining area, a sign of a good business. The service was fast and friendly. The food tasted great. The prices are very very reasonable. We were very happy with our visit. Incessant Research (Investigative Research, Not for hire) (Investigative Journalism, Not for hire)

The food was great, service was excellent. My only knock was the serving sizes were on the small…read moreside.

Second time here in the last couple of months…read more Food: As much as I love the history of this place, the beautiful woods surrounding it, and the charm of the building, I have been very disappointed by the quality of the food. Unfortunately, this second dinner was even worse than the first. The rice was undercooked, the short ribs were dry, and the scallops were gritty. I realize that, for some people, the Buy One, Get One promotion is a big draw. However, I suspect that the menu prices are inflated to offset the BOGO savings, so it doesn't end up being much of an actual benefit. My wish is that they would focus on improving the quality and consistency of the food and charge prices that appropriately cover their costs while still allowing them to make a profit. I don't think we'll be coming back anytime soon, which is sad because there is so much to like about the location and atmosphere.

Such a neat place!! Came here recently for a birthday dinner celebrating my grandma's 90th…read morebirthday. We had a group of 12, and we're sure to make a reservation, because boy was is busy on a Friday night! Especially around the holidays, because the holiday decor just adds an extra special feel to this already rustic, unique restaurant. The staff let us know they'd put us in a quieter area, due to my grandma, but unfortunately that didn't end up happening. I'll say though, we arrived to a packed restaurant at 5:45pm and by 8pm the place was pretty cleared out! Seems most popular for a happy hour and early super-type crowd. I'd been here once before but this was my first time dining in for food, so I was excited to try out their menu. They offer a hell of a deal for buy-one-get-one entrees! Note their entrees are upwards of $30-50 on average, so if you take this deal you're saving a pretty penny. Here you'll find all of the meat and seafood options to try. In the end I landed on the shrimp & scallop stir fry and boy was it good. Scallops were cooked just right and the flavor was on point. I also had to of course try my husband's steak and it was fantastic. Also fantastic was our server, Shaun. He took wonderful care of our table, and even gave us a great rundown of the entire dessert tray. He knew his stuff! We ended up ordering a handful of sweet treats to end the evening. All in all, this place should be on everyone's list to try!

Food portion was a joke. Service disappeared, only one other table if three in thr dining area and…read moretwo individuals at the bar. Ambiance was non existent. Would not recommend and will not return.

Had another great time at the ugly sweater party and bears vs packers…read more The staff there is amazing as well as the amazing food and drinks. They always make us feel welcome when we make the trek from Illinois.

It's not just for dinner! Breakfast, lunch AND dinner have been great every time I have been there!…read moreCreative menu options (Lake Five Cheese curds & the Pub Burger my faves) excellent food with large portions and wonderful staff! Or if you just want a cold one there is room at the bar too. Whether it's a Sunday drive or a motorcycle ride, there is plenty of parking and they are ready for you! I'll be back soon!

last minute decision on where to eat. Nothing came to mind, so we came to Joe Mama's which has…read morealways been a great experience. This time we got a Gyro Flatbread, the California Club Burger, and the Vanilla cake for dessert. As usual, everything came out quickly. The burger was done right, medium rare, the haystack onion rings were hot and plentiful. The gyro flatbread tasted just like a gyro, just on flabread (duh!). Another very good meal. Definiately a go to place when you are undecided.

First time here. Stopped in for a hot beverage and a pastry. It's located in a building with other…read morebusinesses. Plenty of parking out front. Nice large windows that bring in lots of natural light. Inside, it's well-designed and spacious. Plenty of tables for different-sized groups. It was 8am, and the place was half full. The noise level was good, and it was easy to have a quiet conversation. We ordered a couple of lattes and some bakery items. They made a London Fog latte that was very good (a little lavender, a little vanilla, extra foam). I was a bit disappointed with the bakery selection. For me, a great coffee shop (I know, this is a "Café" and not a "Coffee Shop") needs to have more than muffins and cookies. Croissants and scones are a must (IMHO). The chai cinnamon bread was good (not great). They offer "Gluten-Friendly" items for people with that sensitivity. My overall impression is positive, but with the limited bakery items, it's not a place I would come back to for a morning beverage. Maybe breakfast or lunch?

The food was super good! I also had a matcha blueberry and loved it. There's plenty of setting and…read moresuch a cute cafe. I loved all the cow photos on the wall! All staff was super nice and service was great.

We were running errands and needed a cocktail to finish off the afternoon! Intrigued by their…read morereputation for great Old Fashioneds, we stopped into Bibinger's! Decent size parking lot available for diners! This spot is a bit rurally located, but a treasure in the rough. The interior is uniquely Wisconsin, blending dive bar with supper club to create an approachable, laid back atmosphere. The bartender was friendly and conversational, yet kept his distance when not needed! The Old Fashioned menu was large, with unique spins on the classic Brandy-forward drink in this neck of the woods! I went with the Haunted Brothel, which had a lovely nuance of chamomile tea and ginger beer to give it a distinct taste! I'd absolutely go back to try another one of the many offerings on the menu!

Biblinger's is an unassuming gastropub nestled off the beaten path in Slinger, WI…read more My first experience here was for a Friday night dinner. We started with cocktails. They have a robust old fashioned menu--all made the Wisconsin style. We ordered the barrel aged old fashioned and asked if it could be made in the classic style (and specified without soda). Our server said, 'of course!' Annnnnd--then we got our drinks and they were both Wisconsin style. Not a huge deal and we did enjoy but a word of warning to those who favor a classic old fashioned with no wash--might have a hard time with that here. For our second cocktail, we got Manhattans which were better! For an appetizer, we were waffling between the spinach artichoke dip and the brussels sprouts. Our server recommended the spinach artichoke dip so we went with that. The dip was flavorful and the tortilla chips are house made. It was good! For my main, I got their eggplant parm, which was ample, saucy, and served on a bed of pasta. I definitely couldn't eat it all in one sitting. It was delicious. Our server was attentive and the prices are reasonable. Get to it!