After a nice bike ride, we stopped in for lunch. We both had the broasted chicken special which was…read moredelicious. It came with mashed potatoes or fries and coleslaw.

We were on our way to taking our girls to Bible camp and just stumbled onto this place. We will…read moredefinitely make it part of our tradition now. The back yard where we saw was glorious with flowers galore. I got a salad but it was massive and the homemade dressing was Devine.

The favorite restaurant of our road trip belongs to The Garden Bar on 6th!…read more We came here for lunch, the service was top notch and every plate was licked clean!

Ravioli was super tasty as could be. The beef tips are also…read morewonderful. Bartender Shonna is really fun & friendly. & makes great drinks. Interior of the place is very nice and laid out well. Good selection of beers.

What's not to like? Lu Lu Beans coffee shop in Willmar is one of the cutest coffee shops I've ever…read more"bean" to. Ha, ha. The small sign outside says "Welcome home friends" which hints at the overall atmosphere you'll experience at this popular Willmar coffee shop. Old guys with bald heads and white chin beards gather around a small table on the patio to sip coffee, discuss their golf game and gripe about the rising cost of home owners' insurance. Nearby, a couple of moms in yoga pants catch up before launching into their busy day. Inside, a 20-something works remotely at a table not much bigger than her laptop. And there's me. A not-so-young-anymore dad from the cities with nothing better to do than hunt for a good espresso and write wordy Yelp reviews. I ordered a daily brew, my usual, which was fine. TBH not any better than coffee out of my Keurig. They had an espresso category on their chalkboard menu but I didn't see that a simple cup of espresso was an option. I could be wro Nevertheless, it's the vibe of the place that makes Lu Lu's so special. Set in an old house? Gas station? Country store? I don't know, but I love the friendly, homey feel. The different rooms have your usual tables and chairs, but also comfy oversized chairs, couches and love seats. Want to work remotely? No problem- tables and chairs of all sizes. Want to hang out and chat with your bestie or curl up with your favorite book (or electronic device)? Check! Looking for a cozy patio surrounded by potted plants? Got you covered. (Literally, the patio is covered by a lattice pergola covered in vines that crest a nice shade on a sunny day). I also love that the walls are covered in employees' artwork. Some of it is even for sale. The decor is well curated country chic with lots of live plants, cute antiques and I feel like there's got to be a cat quietly snoozing the day away somewhere around here. (Probably not really, but it wouldn't surprise me to feel something furry brush up against my leg). Lu Lu Beans coffee shop is as if your oddly hip grandma was a tattooed, big city barista who decided to start a new life in Willmar after working for Martha Stewart. It's a good thing.

I was looking for a nice latte for my morning fix. Lu Lu beans was close to our hotel and I headed…read morethere. Such a cute place. It's a former home turned into a coffee shop. Intimate rooms allow you to enjoy your coffee or do some work. Many were sitting out on the patio enjoying lively conversation. Staff was very friendly. My latte was nice and hot and flavorful. I bought some beans and found they source their coffee from Uproasters in the Twin Cities area. Great stop.

Small town family pub. Service was great and friendly. Double cheeseburger with crinkle fries was…read moreon point. The food was hot. Ambiance is perfect for the family. Tables large enough for 6-8. The specials come with a dessert bar with ice cream and brownies.

Old school local awesomeness. Some of the most welcoming staff I've ever encountered at a…read morerestaurant. Decent bar food, inexpensive, and a relaxing vibe capped off by some free cake. No wonder this place has been open and under same ownership since 1979.

Great home cooking, friendly relaxed atmosphere and service. Food tastes as though from family…read morekitcy

We needed to pick up some flour for our business from Swany White Flour, located right here in…read moreFreeport, MN--known for having the best bread flour in the area. Since my wife is five months pregnant and constantly hungry, we decided to stop by Charlie's Cafe, also in Freeport. As soon as we arrived, we were quickly seated in a booth and placed our orders. I went for the three-meat omelette, which included three eggs, hashbrowns, and toast. My wife opted for a Denver omelette, skipping the mushrooms, along with a side of French toast. It was your classic diner breakfast--thankfully, we didn't find any hair, nails, or Band-Aids in our food! The hashbrowns were a standout for me; they tasted freshly made rather than frozen. We also got regular coffee, which was just okay. The service was satisfactory--our server was around but not particularly engaging, which was alright. I can definitely see us stopping by again for lunch after this delicious breakfast!

Since moving to Sauk Centre, I must admit Jitters Java Cafe is one the best places around. Great…read morecostumer service and just an overall good experience every time I visit. The Jamaican Me Crazy coffee is really good. The Veterans, to include myself, around the Eagles Healing Nest always praise how good to the coffee is. Jitters is one of my go too places and will continue to support them within the community. I will most definitely recommend Jitters to people I know in the city and surrounding areas. Just amazing and good vibes frfr :) Salute to Jitters entire team as a whole and thank you making not just my day but plenty of others day better. Monte

Five Stars for what it is . . . a very welcome find for reasonably healthy fresh made wraps,…read moresandwiches, salads, breakfast, bevs and baked goods on the road. The Breakfast Croissant was a massive hit, as was the Asian Chicken Wrap. Check out my post at tundrabites.com

My wife and I were in Alexandria and we decided to get some meat to grill up at the lake cabin…read more This place is really big and actually had a sandwich shop in the back and I saw a plaque on the wall that said they had the best sandwiches in the area. I decided to get a pastrami and a pulled pork sandwich to go. The kid behind the counter actually heated up the two meats in a pan, I thought that was a nice touch. The lady was very nice and served it to me with a smile. I got 4 elk burgers to grill and I have had two. They are kind of gamey in a nice way and super lean. I will add some salt and pepper to it when I grill it up tonight. I might even add a slice of pepper jack to add a little fat to the meal. It went well with a nice side salad and some zucchini sticks. This place was a great small town meat market and there was a vegetable stand in the parking lot and I got some great cherry tomatoes.

What a gem of a meat shop! These types of places used to be on the corner of every country mile…read morewhen I was a child growing up in PA. Unfortunately many of those have gone away. This was like a blast from the past. Fantastic variety and quality walk hand in hand with perfect customer service at this establishment. I get to the area only once a year. I can guarantee that I'll be walking through those doors again in August of 2024.

Wow. The French dip was the best I've ever had. The auju was out of bounds! Great service too!…read more Highly recommend this place!

The Waleye was fabulous! The staff is friendly and attentive. The patio was just so nice with a…read moregreat view!

My family of six wanted to stop in for lunch before a wedding in town, so we chose Middle Fork…read moreCafe. Right when we walked in, we realized finding a seat would be challenging. There are very few tables in this small restaurant, so we ended up waiting quite a bit and then had to push two tables together. It didn't matter much since we were still waiting for some of our other family members to arrive, but just know if you have a group larger than 3-4, you'll likely end up waiting at least 30 minutes. The food was overall satisfying. I got the cranberry, turkey, and Brie sandwich with the soup of the day, which happened to be bacon cheeseburger. Both were yummy! At the end, we got sold on the desserts in the window (me and my partner on the chocolate creme pie). They were all good as well! The only thing keeping this place from 5 stars was the service. From the time we entered, we felt like an inconvenience. A party of six shouldn't be too much to handle, but we were apparently too much. We didn't get much attention unless we flagged someone down. Overall, I liked the food and the feel of this place, but I wouldn't come back unless I was with only one other person!

Stopped here to refuel after a hilly hike at Sibley SP. This place is totally cute. I had the…read morespecial tuna melt and my friend had the grown up grilled cheese. We both devoured our meals. So good, melty and cheesy and the bread was so good. Staff was very friendly. If you are in the New London-Spicer area check it out. And try the gorgeous desserts that were in the case. They also have coffee drinks, beer and wine.

Very friendly staff love the environment you can go inside and have a meeting while enjoying a nice…read morecoffee

Great smoothies and coffees. Love the vibe. The variety is great with lots of beverage options.read more