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The Damn Tasty

4.6 (33 reviews)
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Bahn mi sandwich
Khaum L.

Arrive before they open.. we got there 30 minutes after they opened and it was a full house with 15-20 min wait. Service is excellent! Staff were all so friendly. We loved everything about it. From the elegant, yet homey vibe. To the amazing staff and attentiveness. To the food & coffee! Will definitely being going back but better prepared for extra extra early arrival. Note: they will only seat you if your entire party is present.

Bahn Mi burger
Alex W.

I'm back on the road again, looking for some of the best food and drinks throughout the midwest! The first stop was La Crosse, Wisconsin, where I was able to catch up with a good friend of mine. When we were talking about where to go for lunch, she said she had heard all about this restaurant, but hadn't been. With the name like The Damn Tasty, we figured we better check it out and see if it lives up to its name. It was a little hard to find because they don't have the most obvious sign directing you to their space in the strip of shops and we did have to put our name on the waiting list, but as you can see, it was WELL WORTH IT. The staff was really friendly and while the space was cozy, the decor and ambience was really great. The menu was fairly limited with some breakfast options and lunch options, but you could tell that the menu was curated and it was limited because they focused on doing everything well. Let's get down to the food... We ordered the Kimchi Toast with kimchi cream cheese, thick cut bacon, fried egg, chili crisp, dressed greens, grilled sourdough. Honestly, this was 10/10. A little messy to cut up, but holy cow the flavor... Bánh Mì Burger with a potsticker pork patty, pickled veggies, shaved cucumber, garlic mayo, chili crisp, cilantro, fried egg, seeded roll! Another one of their best sellers and I can see why. Finally, we had the French Toast with blueberry compote, lemon curd, honeyed whipped cream, cinnamon crunch. I guess we figured we needed a little bit of sweet with all of our savory!

Bada Bing sandwich

The food was good. I went with some friends for brunch and I would recommend arriving early. We arrived not too long after they opened, 9 a.m., and there was a line already. I didn't keep track of the time, but we did wait for a good amount of time before we were able to get to the front of the line. Their process is ordering the food and paying ahead of time at the counter and we can go find a seat afterwards. They do bring the food to us but they're not a typical restaurant where they would serve all the food together, which was fine with me and my group. My friends were raving about the Kimchi Toast and I didn't believe them so I ordered the Bada Bing sandwich. This sandwich was still good, but the Kimchi Toast was much better. I did order a side of the Kimchi cream cheese to dip my chips in, and that main ingredient was very tasty. The place was quite small, with very limited seating. I would say, coming in with a big group is not recommended. I did see couples sitting with other people due to the limited seating. Overall, the wait is long and not much seating but I would definitely go back though, for their Kimchi Toast.

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Nathanel J.

What fun spot to find in La Crosse! Visiting the area, there was no recommendation, just did a search and decided to cross our fingers! Their menu is innovative and fresh! The staff was kind and courteous. Food was DELICIOUS. I got a beermosa cause why not!!! Would've loved a selection of beers to sub than Miller Light (but I'm probably just a snob for craft beers ) It was still all the same delicioso! For my main course, I got the kimchi and... just YES. Never would I think to eat kimichi for breakfast, not put on toast, nor put it with cream cheese?? Just yes yes yes. I should've ordered a second one? My friends all Sang praises as well, but I was more into my plate Being new to the area our sever was SUPER helpful. She recommended places for my friend And I to hit while in town. We really appreciated the time she took to list so many places!

first dined here last weekend and the food was absolutely incredible and the atmosphere lovely

Chris M.

Great brunch experience. Very busy Sunday morning crowd so prepare yourself for a wait. It's worth it though. Great selection. Brought home a loaf of sourdough to enjoy later.

Crème cheese danish, strawberry lemon poppyseed cupcake,vanilla bean scone,apple fritter cake
Annie L.

Why go any where else ? This place is amazing! Service, ambience, and food! I am a standing guest at this establishment, apre' yoga (up stairs) This is everyone's place !

Turkish Eggs
Taylor D.

The name says it all! We stopped by with a large party and wanted to sit outside with our pups! The damn tasty was able to accommodate us and have fun picnic tables out back. Perfect to enjoy the summer weather. We ordered the Turkish eggs and the ham hash. Both were delicious. The poached eggs were not runny unfortunately but still extra tasty. We also ordered the Bloody Mary, which is made with sake, different but good. Also ordered an iced latte with oat milk- yum! I highly recommend stopping here for breakfast or brunch!

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Food was amazing!! Staff was super friendly and helpful and loved the atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back!

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9 months ago

I loved everything about this establishment! The staff was super nice and attentive, and the food was beyond delicious! Seating was...cozy.

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11 months ago

Got yelled at for my wife grabbing a seat while I was ordering. Then told we took to long to eat. Don't go here.

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1 year ago

Had an amazing brunch here today. Large portions and oh so good! Will come back for sure

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2 years ago

That kimchi toast hits harder than Mike Tyson dropkicking a 2nd grader. Easily the best breakfast dish I've had at a restaurant. 10/10

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3 years ago

Who knew you could find awesome Kim Chi toast in La Crosse, WI. Great food, great service.

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People's is a beacon of light in La Crosse, WI. It's a medium sized co-op off of King and 5th, with…read moreminimal parking to the side of the building, but extra parking behind the building near the bank. Be careful though, there are signs that designate certain parking spots for bank customers only. On the outside, it's not overly impressive but as always, it's what's on the inside that counts. When you walk in, the fresh produce (local if available, organic and conventional options all abound) is the first thing you see. Nestled inside of the produce department is a generous salad bar, where you can build your own salad from a serious array of veggies, proteins and toppings for about $6 a pound. Not a bad deal if you're on the run or at the store and don't feel like cooking tonight! There's also an aisle solely dedicated to bulk foods, and their selection is completely impressive. Take a stroll down that aisle before settling on anything pre-boxed or pre-bagged. Make sure you take one of their provided stickers and write the PLU (provided on the dispensing canisters) on the bag for the person at the check out! They've got your standard fare (cereals, canned items, household cleaning items), but with an eye to what's organic, local, environmentally friendly etc. Their meat and dairy department is amazing, and you can pick up farm fresh eggs that are locally grown and harvested for just under $4 a dozen. I purchased some ground beef that was locally raised and grass fed, and it was exceptional. There's a fantastic deli department with pre-made items, a bakery that can definitely get you in trouble, and a wine and beer aisle with a cold side if you're in a hurry. There's even a section for essential oils and charcoal soaps and things of that nature. The best part is, you don't need to be a member to shop here. Membership is encouraged at about $100 or so a year, and you get special savings that way. I recommend the co-op to everyone I come across!

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