Nice lunch stop between Minneapolis and Des Moines. Crispy fries and a smash burger were very…read moregood. Staff was helpful and pleasant. They have a nice outdoor patio, too.

Went for burgers on a Friday night. We specifically asked our waitress if they made burgers medium…read morerare and she said "yes, she would put it on the ticket". Both of our burgers came out well done. When I told the waitress that they were well done, she said "well I put it on the ticket" and walked away. I tried to take another bite but it really was way overdone and for me it was not worth eating (my husband ate his and said even though it was way overcooked he was too hungry to not eat it). Next time the waitress came around my husband flagged her down and told her that my burger was much worse than his and I really couldn't eat it. She said she would take it off the check , but didn't ask if I would like anything else or have it re-made. Luckily I had ordered a side salad and ended up just having that and eating something else once I got home.

Peppered Cow has a great variety of gourmet foods at very reasonable prices. You must try the…read more"Hustle the Brussel" sprouts! Crumble burger and patti melt are spiced up nicely. The Asian salad is simple but has a wonderful kick with the homemade asian dressing. They are technically a food truck but during the cold MN months she cooks out of the Bridge Street Mall by the movie theater in the back. For their daily locations find them on facebook.

We chose this restaurant by looking for a "restaurant in Albert Lea" in Maps. We were not…read moredisappointed! Great food, great service! Hubby had the "Albert Lea breakfast" special. Ham, sausage, bacon, hash browns, and pancakes plus 2 eggs! We also ordered the biscuits and gravy to share! Yummy! I had the BLT with fries. Excellent texture and taste.

My husband and I have been getting fish on Friday nights for years. We love the fish and soup…read morespecial. Last night we got the fish and it was terrible!! The batter was so hard I couldn't even eat one piece, so I broke the other piece in half and scooped some fish out. The baked potato was ok but felt old and hard on the bottom. The soup wasn't as good as it could have been, but good. We were so disappionted. I looked to see if they got new owners or maybe a new cook. We will not be ordering fish on Friday again.

This place has the best pancakes in town and they are huge don't come here if you were not…read moreexpecting to get full! There is also more than pancakes including French toast bacon eggs and sausage The service is great and nice it is usually a little packed but there is almost always a place to sit I would recommend this place for any one a lot

We arrived on a Saturday morning at 8:00. Had about a 30 min wait for seating. Tiny restaurant…read more Pancakes were really good. Total time in and out was 1hr 50 min. A little too long for us. Waitresses were great.

Amazing Lunch, quick fast service! Got the hot beer commercial and cheese curds at lunch time. Took…read moreabout 5 minutes and came out delicious!

Just because others made a review and it was mainly about the "atmosphere" I am writing one about…read moreour dining experience. We had breakfast here because others shut down breakfast at 1100. I was late getting my act together and I am glad I did. I will be getting my breakfast and or burgers here in the future when we are in town. What a great egg breakfast! Cooked just like I love them, "take the "wiggle" out of the white." Seems like an easy request however many a cook get it wrong as far as I am concerned. They usually turn the yoke into a hockey puck. Just give them a try and go back in time like the old cafes were back in the day. I am not saying it is outdated, I am saying come and enjoy a meal that will satisfy you and not break the bank. Thank you for reading this all the way through.

We've stopped many times at the Trails but this was our first stop to eat at Skol Tavern…read more Our server was friendly and our food came pretty promptly. They do offer breakfast and carry beer. We had omelets and they were well done. The hashbrowns could have been browned longer but I do like mine extra crispy. You definitely get some of the Viking atmosphere with the dark wood, high ceilings, and huge fireplace. We didn't try Ragnor's Grill tho, Food was reasonably priced. It's a solid stop when traveling between Minneapolis and Des Moines.

Skol Tavern is conveniently located inside a large travel center with lots of souvenir…read moreopportunities & a chance to fill up on fuel once you're done with your meal. My review is based on 3 separate visits to & from Minnesota. My wife & I are both Scandinavian so of course we loved the Viking/Nordic theme with tall ceilings & a large Fireplace. We have ordered the Skol classic Breakfast/ Brisket Melt w Mac & Cheese & multiple times the Breakfast Tot - Chos ( Heaping plate of tots covered w Gravy, Cheese & Eggs ) Everything has always been very good & served quite quickly. My only complaint is that you have to go get your own refreshments & when done eating you have to go stand in line at the cash register to pay your bill. But other than that we very much enjoyed all 3 visits to the Skol Tavern & we will absolutely return again.

My step dad was very excited to go here, specifically just for their whiting fish. I saw that mac…read moreand cheese was on the menu, so I thought it would be a safe bet. Wait time wasn't long for the food, maybe 10 min. My Mac looked pretty, but was some of the less good Mac I've had. The noodles were undercooked, chicken was overcooked. Not very good portions. I wasn't too impressed with my mac at all. Would not get again. My mom hated the soup, it was way too thick, was more of a chowder type base. She only took a few bites of it. My step dad loved his sandwich though.

Great food great service never one problem always at the top of there game when anyone walks…read morein........

Do you ever have a food that you just crave? For me it's wings. I could probably eat wings everyday…read moreand never get sick of them. I like hot wings, bbq wings, and will try most any flavor. My absolute favorites though are the Plum Barbeque Wings at Green Mill. They are so delicious and always hit the spot. I always order them with a side of the sweet potato fries and honey mustard. Green Mill has a great menu with something for everyone. In fact, when we have family up here this is usually the spot we take them. There aren't any Green Mills in Florida so it's new for them. We always get the spinach and artichoke dip. It comes with bread, but they're really good about substituting gluten free items so I always get the corn chips. The cheese curds are also great. My friend loves their Langostino Lobster & Shrimp. I think he orders this every time we go. When my sister came up on her last visit she chose the Lobster Mac 'n' Cheese and raved about it. They also make a fantastic Strawberry Daquiri Of course there's a full drink menu with several other choices, but my sister and I prefer these. What's great about Green Mill is not only can everyone find something they like, it's also nice on the pocket book. Their prices are comparable with competitors like Applebee's and Chili's.

I'll start out with, the restaurant was busy. But, the only option for Mother's Day was the…read morebuffet. The staff wasn't very attentive. The food had no flavor -bland. There wasn't any pizza available for over 20 minutes. Desserts were not good either. Maybe cut down on the variety and focus on quality of the food. At $35.99 per person I expected good food. Very disappointing.

Arrived at 8 pm on a holiday weekend to a packed dining room - which is a great sign. Self seating…read moreand casual atmosphere. Waited about 6 minutes for a cleaned booth and to place our pizza order. A large half pepperoni, light sauce and Oven Combo. Pizza was served piping hot. The crust is thin and crispy. Both halves of the pizza were flavorful and delicious. I would order the same pizza again

Best Pizza in Southern Minnesota. The thick crust slices at lunch are a deal. Everyone in the…read moreregion loves Jake's Pizza in Albert Lea!

Don't let the exterior scare you away as this place makes everything from scratch. It is located…read moreright by a gas station but there is ample seating inside. They have an extensive menu of tacos, enchiladas, etc. all of our food was good and you can order ahead. We would go back.

Originally from Las Vegas, I LOVE Mexican food, and I've eaten a lot of really good Mexican food in…read moremy life. Driving from Des Moines back home to Bemidji, we stopped in Albert Lea and decided to give 1910 Fresh Mexican a chance. This place is the real deal. I had the Al Pastor Tacos with beans and rice and the Avocado Sauce and husband had the Barbacoa Dipping Tacos with beans, rice and Brava Sauce. The beans were seasoned perfectly, creamy and delicious (something I always judge.) the rice was fresh, flavorful and not too salty. The barbacoa and Al pastor, both, were high quality, perfectly cooked, tender, and absolutely delicious. Service was awesome. The owner was cooking and wiping down tables and making sure everyone loved their food - and we certainly did. We come through often, and now I won't dread the drive! Fantastic!