My cousin and I were visiting the area from out-of-state to see our aunt in a nursing home in Stevens Point. Some local relatives had recommended the Crystal Cafe in Iola, and yes, it was very nice, and you can get a complete breakfast there.
But then we stopped, on a whim, at the Trout Bum Bakery in Scandinavia--and there was no looking back. The building is small and Its neat wooden sign is a little overpowered by the Cemex station sign next door, so it's easy to miss it.
But please don't. There was breakfast quiche of two kinds, with a good crust, creamy filling, and a generous portion of ham inside; enormous scones that were tender of crumb; cinnamon rolls (some gluten-free); and beautiful fruit and cheese danishes. My cousin vouched for the excellence of the cinnamon rolls and I tried a morning bun--leftover croissant dough baked to tenderness with a cinnamon sugar coating. Delicious. (Maybe another commenter misunderstood the chronology of these?) We both enjoyed the quiche too.
We bought a lingonberry and white chocolate scone to take to our aunt. She loved it. So naturally we returned the next day, Sunday, to get her another--strawberry, this time. While we waited for the scones to come out of the oven, we chatted with Tom the baker and admired the trout-themed pictures and posters. There are booths and a sunny windowed nook for sitting down in. People were coming and going all the time, the racks were full of treats, and the coffee was strong and inspiring. Prices are reasonable, too.
A good place with good food and a good feeling to it. Thanks, Tom! read more