Great little pit stop to make if you're in the area. You MUST get one of their sandwiches. Huge…read moresandwiches piled high with toppings. I had the special, which was turkey with coleslaw. Amazing. I forget what my boyfriend got but it was a cold sandwich with different deli meats, cheese, and veg. See picture. Their beef sticks (the teriyaki, in particular) were the best I've ever had, and being born and raised in the Midwest, I've tried a lot of beef sticks. Their cheese was also great (I recommend the sharp cheddar, bacon cheddar, smoked provolone, and onion cheese). Ice cream was okay. The interior and exterior are very instagram-able. Worth a day trip from the cities for sure! Check out the nearby National Eagle Center while you're in town.

The food was really good- I had the veggie pita wrap and my sister the BLT. And after there was…read moresome delicious ice cream!! There was a darling little outside seating area and the people were very nice. First time at Nelson's and I would return!

This is the place!…read more If you like bright and sunny cheerful Americana with a side of pie this really is the place! Great service, great pie (this crust is even tasty cold!), and a nice vanilla latte to wash it down!

The pies are incredible. We tried 4 different flavors and they were all good. Our fav was chocolate…read moreone . The ppl there were not very friendly and we had weird vibes from locals. So this rating is only for the pies which were incredible. Chocolate ( favorite), Stockholm apple pie. ( delish), bubbleberry pie ( so good) , all incredible ....lemon lindoberry (that was just ok) the custard was mushie on top and had weird texture

It's a fine place, standard food. Service was a bit slow despite being almost empty which I think…read moreis what put us off a bit. It was off season and one of few places in town open on a Tuesday. Easy to get at with parking and good sized portions though so it's certainly an option for those looking for good sized portions and decent price.

This is my first ever one star review. Everything was awful... the room was sparsely occupied, but…read moreno one was there to immediately greet and seat. We were pointed to a booth with instructions to "go for it". Pretty casual greeting, but okay. No ask about coffee until the server eventually came to take our food order. The wait for food was excessively long. While waiting, we observed a table of 4 that got up and left after waiting to be acknowledged. When our food arrived, it was not what we ordered. We stated the error and the server responded with, "That's what you told me". We were unwilling to wait for the corrected order, settling for what was given to us. The food, all of it, was tasteless. (I'm not exaggerating.) After we paid and left, it occurred to us that none of the employees or managers smiled or showed any enthusiasm for guests. The lack of appreciation was insulting.

What an incredible place. They have everything you can imagine including the best cinnamon rolls…read moreIve ever had. The staff was great, and we really enjoyed our hot beef sandwiches! We will definitely go back for the shopping and to use the golf simulator. The place was so nice inside, and so many sweet things!

Pork sandwich was great, giant piece of pie. A nice casual spot.. fast service too. You might drive…read morepast it on 61 south of Lake City, it's hidden.

Fantastic. I will be back. The Jay Ray sandwich is so good! The bread just right--flavors real. The…read morepotato soup was hot and full of flavor. And seriously the cookies are soft and chewy--Famous for their sandwiches but could be known for their cookies. We are definitely stopping here on the way to the cabin. 5 stars and....good local people.

Personable staff. Family owned. Transplants from Chicago and long standing members of the Eau…read moreClaire community. Richie made 2 of the best sandwiches with the freshest ingredients that I'd had since I lived in the twin cities. Brian represents the type of customer service provider this world is losing sight of. 100% repeat customer ... F the fast food chains and swing thru Jay Rays for a quality human experience

Love their Tuesday menu of taco wrap. It is so huge and tasty and quick when you call ahead and…read moreorder. Staff are wonderful!

Stopped on our way to Iowa and it was so worth it!!! Amazing sandwich choices. 3 people chose from…read morethe speciality sandwiches and the other had the build your own. All were winners. Topped it all off with their sweet treats. Pistachio cheesecake, peanut butter chocolate cheesecake and cherry pie were all delicious. Prices were very reasonable for everything. Each Cheesecake was made up of 3 mini-cupcake size servings. Plenty to share. We will definitely be back when we return for our fall weekend in October. Staff was also very fun and personable. Thanks for a fun afternoon stop

Awesome subs and service. These gals get it right! Fresh ingredients. Crisp veggies. Fresh…read morebreads and wraps. Yum. They also have fabulous soups - chicken wild rice is served daily!

Cute mom and pop style sub shop! Busy on a Friday for lunch. Good music. Expansive menu. Bread was…read moregreat. We went with the crab salad sandwich and the chipotle chicken wrap - they were good/ok but we would like to come back for more traditional deli subs.

Delish!!! This is the second time visiting this restaurant and it was really great! We add sprouts…read moreto our all sandwiches and their soups are so good! Strongly recommend if your looking for a good lunch option!

Fresh and fabulous!…read more I was in town visiting from out of state and my family and I wanted to support a local small business. We picked the right one. The restaurant was clean and staff were friendly. Seems it's family run and owned. We ordered two turkey special sandwiches and one with roast beef. They were all AWESOME. Everyone loved the food. We were raving about it all day. If we're ever back in town we'll absolutely come back. Don't snooze on this great place!

What a lovely little coffee shop! Set in a converted beautiful old house, with amazing espresso and…read morea delicious iced caramel latte. A must stop on your road trip near Pepin! Located next door to Lavender Bluff farms. Service was SO kind and their patio is dog friendly! Scout LOVED the pup cup they offered him as well!

Note that as of this writing (May 2025) the place marker on Yelp for Allaire House is in an…read moreincorrect location. This coffee shop is located on Mill St, on the east side of town (not that it's big enough to have sides really). A really charming and adorable coffee shop that feels like a home when you walk in - I mean, IS it someone's home? It certainly seems like it! Plenty of seating, and an iconic little front balcony with white chairs facing the road and trains and lake. I had some very good espresso here.

Great pizza! In town for the week from NYC and was very happy to find such good pizza! Can't beat…read morethe price and the pie was delicious! Also the employees were great! Helpful and polite! Find yourself in Lake City, grab a slice (or a whole pie) and enjoy!

We tried Big Bear for the first time this weekend and it was awesome! The gluten free Grizzly hit…read morethe spot, and the wings were probably the best we've had anywhere. My celiac wife was thrilled. Can't wait to visit Lake City again to try more of the menu.