Javis is a staple in Spirit Lake!…read more Always good food and service. Not fancy, not gourmet, just plain old great basic food!

Gayle and I enjoyed a hearty breakfast here this morning on this rainy Spirit Lake day. A friend…read morerecommended this place as the "real deal", and I probably would have driven on by with really recognizing the place if Jessica hadn't given this place such high marks. Javi's is attached to the VFW, and it appears that they, and maybe other service organizations (like the Kiwanis) meet here. The dining room is huge and big enough for a dance if the corner "stage" is used. Lots of locals (couples, friends, before shift workers, etc.). After a short bit of confusion about needed to be seated, we followed others' lead and sat right down at a table of our choice. Gayle chose a #3 (2 eggs, sausage, hash browns, and a huge pancake). Mine was a bacon and cheese omelet with hashbrowns, and an English muffin. Like our friend said, this was the real deal - hot, fresh, and tasty. The crispy hashbrowns were particularly excellent and I can't think of a better omelet that I've enjoyed in recent memory. I added an OJ and we both appreciated the coffee refills along the way. We couldn't really eat it all, but since breakfast items don't usually travel well in our experience, we left a fair amount the table. Javi's takes credit cards at a 3% surcharge and does not accept checks. We found the pricing to be reasonable and a great value of the quantity and taste of our choices. Service was down home friendly and efficient. We would gladly come back for breakfast or lunch.

We enjoyed it. Staff was friendly. Way better than your normal diner. Food was good. Prices were…read morevery low. Outdoor seating and felt like you were stepping back into time. Adding it to our rotation for future visits.

Food was amazing, it was hard to choose what to get but everything was delicious. The Pancakes were…read moresuper big and fluffy, the Omlet was the best one I've ever tasted, and the French Toast was great. The workers were super friendly, it was a very good environment and experience.

We got right in to a booth and a server was right on things. Very good service considering the…read moreparking lot was packed and originally they told me the wait would be 20-30 minutes. They sent me a text within 5 minutes saying a booth was ready. They had hockey games on the tv's, and was definitely a noisy place but we could still hear each other and carry on a good conversation. We ordered wings, tequila like chicken tacos and the BTH burger. All the food was good and our server was on top of things. Was very impressed with things and will definitely be back.

The people who work here are nice…read more I really dislike leaving bad reviews, but this was just C- all around on all the food. I'm not that picky, so if I'm not feeling my burger and regular fries or the cheese curds or the chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries and I even think the milkshake is one sip and well I guess this isn't actually awful, well, yeah. I doubt I'll be back and if I am it's bc someone I love wants to go here and I'm too tired to negotiate. Solid beer list.

We stopped for a drink so we didn't get to enjoy the food but the service was great, the locals…read morewere friendly, the beer was cold, the prices were decent and we had a good time.

Best food they have...I love their appetizers and everything else! They also have the best and…read morenicest people and workers too. And the atmosphere is also very calming and relaxing too. I would recommend this place it is the best!!!

Me and my girlfriend go out to eat at least every weekend and sometimes weekdays too!…read more Applebees provides us with an affordable place to eat with a lively, fun atmosphere and a massive menu. We have definitely become addicted to a few of their menu items! (I'm an "all day brunch burger" guy; she goes for the "shrimp and parmesan sirloin with grilled veggies") When we lived in Albert Lea, Applebees was one of our best options- but we had a very limited pool of restaurants to choose from. We could count on about 3/4 visits to range from good to great; the other 4th of the time it was the food that was disappointing (sometimes embarrassingly so) and rarely was the service an issue. We have eaten at the Mankato Applebees about 9-10 times now since we moved here, and they have been 100% every time on providing both quick and friendly service and pumping out tasty food! The few times we've had any issues with the food it was immediately and politely fixed. Props to them, especially since they have been packed full to the brim each time we've gone! You will get what you are looking for from this town's Applebees. They won their fifth star from me by serving delicious long islands each time- they've managed to hit a great balance between a tangy-sweet flavor and how fiery the alcohol content is. I've found that other restaurants often have trouble with Long Island iced teas and the result is often terrible. So two thumbs up to the bar tenders there- finding a place where I can order a Long Island without being nervous is amazing!

Me and my 5 kids decided to celebrate my son's 1st birthday . Let's start off by the initial…read moreinteraction with the server named EMMA. She never introduced herself , she rushed as we ordered , never made eye contact . Didnt check on us as we needed her attention multiple times and she ignored us . When I told her my steak was RAW in the inside ( cc picture below) she has a nasty attitude until I asked to speak with a manager . I explained the situation . He admitted the steak was undercooked and would remake it .Emma cut her eyes at me multiple times she gave everybody except my black family respect . She's clearly a racist . And while leaving the manager JT confronted me and my children about the altercation and asked was the service that horrible and I replied yes . Jt tried to intimidate my children and I . As a black women I was frowned upon and they treated me horrible

great food and great vibes but extremely disappointed to find out our favorite server was let go…read morerecently. zoey was always friendly and went out of her way to connect with her guests and go above and beyond! won't be the same environment without her!

If you're looking for upscale food while in town Silo 67 is the place to go. I have yet to have a…read moremeal there that I haven't liked. My wife had ordered a ravioli with braised beef in it and a delicious Parmesan sauce it was phenomenal.

I absolutely love this little joint. I've lived at the Lakes for awhile and have watched plenty of…read moreMa and Pa shops come and go, but this one is definitely meant to stay. Incredibly friendly environment and wonderful food. Prices are incredibly reasonable considering the prices down the road at Perkins or any other breakfast place in the Lakes. I tend to go there on the weekends during the fall and winter. The summers are quite crazy around here and Koffee Kup can become very filled up, but it is worth the wait! (I'm not a huge crowd person though). Anyway, I enjoy the staff, environment, and the food. Why not give it a try?

We had good sticky buns on a Saturday and they were good. Went back on a Friday AM for more. Got…read morethem home and they didn't taste fresh. Called KK and they confirmed they sold us day old rolls for $5 a piece. Their response was not come tomorrow for some fresh ones on us, it was "sorry for the inconvenience". I also think the 3% credit card charge is a gauge.

The service is great and the environment is energetic and perfect for watching sports!read more

Just moved here and this is my favorite restaurant. From the service to the food it's amazing.read more