Called ahead for a variety of boxed lunches and wild rice soup. Everything was prepared on time and delicious. Highly recommend for business/company retreat meetings. Delicious and affordable. Wish I could have stayed to checkout more of the menu and try the wild rice cranberry bread. Gift shop also had many treats and goodies to take home. read more

Great food, many choices of sandwiches, salads, and entrees. We have tried quite a few, all were delicious. Fast and friendly service.

Stop here on your road trip!! I had to leave a review with good pics because I feel like this spot needs more credit. Pasta salad, fried pickles, and sandwiches were delicious and such a great alternative than eating the fast food options around here. Cute gifts, fresh food, coffee, smoothies, lots of space to sit! read more

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The food was excellent and reasonably priced. Our waitress was awesome and service was fast. Our group ordered hash browns, chicken wild rice soup, and the gopher sandwich. All were very good. We will definitely stop here again. Cafe was cute and very clean. read more

September 9th we ate breakfast there this morning. We had excellent service and food! it's a nice and clean northern cafe. Would go there again. read more

We stopped here on our way from Minneapolis to Fargo and loved this cafe! Very friendly waitress and delicious food that came out in a timely manner. There is also a cute shop to get items as well! read more

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Friendly staff, nice open restaurant with a large variety of meals-- plenty of options for kids (chicken fingers/tenders, drummies, pizza, all-day breakfast) and adults (large salads, paninis, walleye, prime rib). Very clean. Lots of coffee options-- a great find between the Cities and North Dakota. We will definitely be back! read more

True North Marketplace - Chicken tenders-- the waffle fries were a kid favorite! - American Near Me - Melrose, Minnesota

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Stopped here on the way home from seeing an out of town client. The highway sign said gifts, coffee, etc and I can't stand chains. I went inside and there was a small selection of gifts. At the counter it was mainly coffee drinks and sandwiches. The menu board was literally 1" and I could barely read it. The worker gave me a laminated menu. I chose Chicken Hawaiian salad which consisted of diced chicken breast, bacon, mandarin oranges, pineapple and mixed green lettuce. A poppy seed dressing and pop over were on the side. This salad $9 something , but massive. The bowl was about 10" diameter and 6" depth. I only ate half and brought the rest home in a box. This is one of the better salads, I've ever had. I ordered at the counter and sat at a table and salad was brought to me. I was by my lonely self, but Noone knew me in this small town. Definitely going to return if passing through on 94. Photo attached of salad. Definitely not skimpy. read more

True North Marketplace - Massive Chicken Hawaiian salad, poppyseed dressing and popover. - American Near Me - Melrose, Minnesota

My husband and I went to have lunch on 4/15/2022 around 1pm. It was seat yourself. We found a table and waited for about 15 minutes before someone came over. The blonde waitress was beyond rude! She told the gal to take the table in ear shot. She began to LOUDLY throw dishes around, mind you other people heard this as well. The food was alright, however we will not return! Find somewhere else to support locally. read more

They we're able to accommodate a 20+ person group with just a 15 minute advance warnin. Great service and food, provided with smiles! if you get the chance, stop in and have a great meal and enjoy the atmosphere as well as a coffee sh and gift shop. read more

The food was extremely good and the service was even better. No doubt, when I pass this way again I will stop here to eat. Loved it! read more

True North Marketplace - Turkey on sourdough and onion rings smothered in wild rice soup - American Near Me - Melrose, Minnesota

This place has great service and awesome food! There is a nightly dinner buffet with a different specialty each night. Friday is fish night but there's still other items such as chicken, pizza, salads, soups, homemade desserts etc as well as a full menu. The popovers are the item I hear people talk about the most when they mention this restaurant, and they are tasty! Would recommend, 10/10. read more

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They messed up the order we had delivered i swear that they are the worst at doing orders

We were looking for lunch after getting off the highway and were hoping for better than the usual fast food, and we found it here! Very clean, with pleasant service and tasty food. The wild rice soup is thick and filling, the Hawaiian chicken salad sweet and refreshing, and the fries are perfect. Order a popover, you won't be disappointed. read more

True North Marketplace - Chicken Salad Sandwich with crinkle fries - American Near Me - Melrose, Minnesota

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This place is definitely a hit or a miss depending on what you order. Salads are fresh but prime rib is well done. Since, they only have select meals at certain times and you never know what quality you will receive but the quantities are large... read more

I highly recommend True North. A 7 person family gathering was hosted at True North for brunch. The owner was very easy to work with, the staff were very nice and professional, the food was great, they were very well organized, prices were fair and we all enjoyed ourselves. The cafe is much nicer than the pictures on-line. Our family is picky and everyone commented on the very good experience. Gina; Edina, MN read more

Very nice, bright and clean! Good food, good value, hearty selections and friendly staff make this a good stop when on the area. The food was fresh and tasty. Tuesday night in November had a steady stream of customers that proves they have s loyal following. I'll stop in there again!! read more

True North Marketplace - The buffet was very nice with good selections. - American Near Me - Melrose, Minnesota

The fried chicken, gravy and mashed potatoes were amazing. Lots of other items in the buffet, but the hot items were all cool, wings and chops were cold, and no consistency. Wait staff is great and friendly, restaurant was clean and inviting. read more

Enjoyed the German buffet including lots of sausages and sour kraut! Salad offerings were quite varied and quite fresh. Lots of variety including the desserts. Yum! read more

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This is a secret gem on the I-94 freeway. For years we have struggled with a spot to stop and never knew if this restaurant. The menu is the usual fare, but the buffet is what sets this place apart. Kale salad-yummm Feta Cheese and romaine with a custom yogurt dressing-delish Salad fixings galore. Meat, mashed potatoes, gravy, taco bar, soups, homemade desserts, pOpOvers!! You have to stop in Melrose hungry. Easy on & off the freeway too. Clean, well laid out, lots of variety of food offerings, family style items, nice building and parking, friendly wait staff. read more

True North Marketplace - Incredible selection. - American Near Me - Melrose, Minnesota

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Definitely worth stopping if you're traveling through on I-94. Melrose Exit 135 1 block North then1 block East, just past Burger King. I arrived at Noon and had the $9.29 brunch buffet. They have a few different theme days during the week. My brunch buffet was Comfort Food Tuesday. Salad Bar, 2 soups Wild Rice Chicken and Potato with Ham. Popovers, Home Made Mash Potatoes, Turkey, Dressing, Gravy, Baked Chicken, Meat Loaf, Sauerkraut with Sausage, Brown Rice, A sort of Beef Burgundy/gravy and I forget what else. As usual, buffets have hits and misses. 5 Stars for the meat loaf, loved it... true comfort food. 4 Stars home made mash potatoes and the Lemon Bar Dessert 3.5 Stars for the rest of the food, except 1 star for the brown rice (dried out) 1 star on the Popovers, nice idea, but cold, tough and chewy. 4 Stars for clean and friendly 5 Stars Value brunch buffet $9.29 drink $2.50 tax .84 = $12.63 Salad Bar only option $7.25 (milk $2.25) I rounded up to 5 stars overall because of the meat loaf and overall the entire meal felt like such an excellent value. But according to other reviewers maybe I got lucky, as I arrived when they were changing out 3 of the old pans with new fresh pans of the dish offered. read more

Ordered a pizza but when I went to get it I saw their buffet and was sorry that I ordered pizza. Very nice buffet. Should have done better research. read more

Place sucks the food tastes cold and old like it's been sitting for a long time. We will not be coming back here.

Stopped off if i94 to grab a coffee at true north marketplace. Lots of specialty coffees to choose from. Had a latte that was delicious! They also had an assortment of scones, muffins and other breakfast treats in addition to sandwiches to order and go. Or you can have a seat and order off the menu. There is also a cute gift shop. I highly recommend a stop here. Conveniently a block off of the freeway. read more

If you're a fan of buffets, you should try Cornerstone. It's a step above some of the commercial buffets. They have different themed-nights, and lots of specials for children and senior citizens. The restaurant is nicely decorated. The servers were very friendly and helpful, always asking if you needed anything and refilling your glasses. The manager stopped by our table to ask how things were. I hit the Cornerstone with a friend on a Wednesday (family/Italian night). The salad bar is phenomenal. Not only does it offer up a variety, but also some unique items. The greek salad and special dressing was awesome. I liked that there were garbanzo beans on the salad bar. As for the hot meals, the popovers were excellent. Since it was Wednesday, there was an assortment of wings and pizzas (both were pretty tasty), alfredo, chicken, mashed potatoes, polish sausage, and more. I was impressed. The food didn't have the tasteless quality that many buffets have. It was genuinely good, and for $8.99 you really couldn't go wrong. For dessert, there was a selection of bars, pies, soft-serve ice cream and toppings. Overall, I was impressed by the quality, the service, and the decor. There were a lot of seniors and families with children. If you're taking a trip along the I-94 corridor and looking for a buffet that's a cut above the rest, check it out. read more

Been wanting to stop here for a few years and finally did! Friday nights they have their surf and turf buffet with the option of all you can eat crab legs. The buffet included four different salad options with fresh fruits and veggies and cold pastas. The dinner included soups, popover, shrimp Alfredo, stir frys, salmon, tilapia, cod, shrimp, other fried fish, sirloin steak, mushrooms and onions, etc.. The desert included cakes, puddings, crisps, bars and of course ice cream. The food was very good and the service was pleasant. This place is a must stop if you are in the area. I gave a five star because of the selection and price! We will be back! read more

Holy smokes! This place is fighting way above its weight class. Got there just before the switch between breakfast and lunch and got to be doubly impressed. Even the coffee is good. Love the sign telling the locals what the salad is. read more

True North Marketplace - Orange kale salad with slivered almonds. - American Near Me - Melrose, Minnesota

Stopped on our way through town- super good food! The buffet looked great but all 5 of us opted for a range of menu items. Everything is served all day long. The stuffed hashbrowns are fantastic. Adding a little hollandaise on the side was also good. Pancakes were good and the chicken tenders and fries with ranch also great. We were looking for a good diner and this didn't disappoint. Service also great. read more

True North's chipotle chicken avocado panini is to die for! It's so good. I also really love stopping there for a coffee on my way through town. Great workers and a cute little gem in the little town of Melrose! read more

A hidden jewel in the middle of nowhere! Went there for Friday seafood night and fulfilled all of our expectations! Cooks and service were top notch, not to forget right on time. Pictures speak for themselves. If you are in the area Cornerstone is a must! Worth the drive. read more

True North Marketplace - American Near Me - Melrose, Minnesota

I called in prior to coming to make sure that i enjoyed what was on the buffet. when i came their was almost nothing ready the noodles for the spaghetti were so hard they could break in half. I could not eat here. the only person that ate out of 4 of us was one. very sad and disappointed as to I also work in this town and am always for helping out the town businesses. this is not the first time this has happened. I will not be coming here ever again read more

First off very clean place. You can see they take pride in their work. No flys blowing over the Buffett, tables are clean and parking for everyone. The food came out hot and tasted. If your a trucker and looking for an excellent sit-down meal this is the place. My first time here and they made an excellent impression on me. If I pick up in this area again, I will Definitely stop here. manager and staff very warm and friendly. read more

The chicken avocado panini is delicious! Friendly staff. I also bought a new mask at their store while I was waiting for my sandwich which is really cute! They have great food, lots of cute MN merchandise in their retail area, and you can't beat the location right off of I 94. Highly recommend a stop here! read more

Had the walleye sandwich with onion rings a-ok. Partner had the Chef salad described as average. Good service. Right off highway 97. Overall would rate as average. They did have a large buffet which we did not try. read more

Love this place! So much to choose from, my grandpa brought me here for the first time one our way back from the VA a few months back and it did NOT disappoint. Will definitely be stopping here much more often when passing through or visiting. read more

I had worse but not much worse. The pizza was barely room temperature. The wings for wing night were nearly inedible. The buffalo chicken wings tasted something like sulphur and burned bbq sauce. The chicken breast was so dry and tasteless I could hardly swallow it. I had to dig deep for a hot one and it wasn't worth the effort. The lasagna looked good until I ate it. It was hot enough but didn't have a lick of flavor. The mac and cheese looked so congealed and pasty I didn't dare try it. I hoped the apple crisp would be ok but I was wrong again. No flavor at all. Salad and Pepsi was the star of the show. Kinda hard to mess that up. The waitress was very nice too. I won't be back read more

Awesome spread! Went to the Friday seafood buffet and got the all you can eat crab. Popovers and soups along with multiple seafood selections were great! They bring the crab out fresh with each order. Will definatly be back! read more

Definitely worthwhile! I enjoyed chicken wild rice soup with a popover. Tasty food in a pleasant atmosphere. A nice find right off the highway. read more

Excellent brunch buffet, with popovers! Their popovers were really good, as was the beef stroganoff. Wide sampling of food and their buffets change every day. Definitely worth checking out. read more

I stopped at this restaurant off I-94 last spring, and it wasn't too bad. However, this time it was not a good experience. I went for the Sunday Brunch at 11:00. The ham was dried out, the chicken was tasteless, the stuffing appeared to be reheated and watered down. The sliced kielbasa sausage was sitting in an inch of warm water. The salad bar was clean and all items looked fresh, which gave them one star. The Pepsi I ordered was good, I will give them that, but I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more