We are in town for a family reunion this weekend and several people recommended we visit The Watershed while we are here. We had a fantastic time canoeing this morning and decided to stop in for a quick coffee on our way back to the Inn. There were six of us, so we were a big group entering, but before we could even form a line the barista told us to step to the left of the register away from the door. We all looked behind us wondering if we were blocking someone trying to get in. No, it was just our party and two other people waiting to order. Despite the menu being to the right of the register, we were now all crowded to the left. We've never been here before, so rather strange to not be able to see the menu. Then the cashier seemed less than pleased that we weren't ordering quickly enough. After we ordered we all naturally started stepping to the right of the cashier to wait for our drinks. The barista again scolded us and asked us to step back to the left away from the door! Our party was literally crowded in the small space where the bathrooms are afraid of "getting in trouble again." This was not the welcoming and friendly experience we were expecting. The two staff members made us feel like they were tolerating us. As we walked to the car my kids said they didn't want to go back there. We were planning to place a To Go lunch order tomorrow for 18 people but based on this experience we will order someplace else. read more

Great place. The portions are generous and top notch. The chips are an excellent side.

Neat place. Very good food. Very nice people Great place to go to. Always have a good time here.

The food is very fresh and delicious. Good variety of beverages. The outside deck is very beautiful and relaxing.

We were on a work trip in MN and decided to take a quick drive over the Wisconsin for dinner. You order at the counter and then you are seated, which is actually super convenient! The food was delicious. The meat was a tad bit over cooked, but definitely still edible! I really enjoyed the Reuben and cheese board. read more

Cobb salad was beautifully plated, but nothing ruins a good salad more than greens that have brown edges and slimed spots hiding beneath the toppings. Had to pick out a third of the greens to consider even eating it. Spoiled salad greens stretched too far and overpriced. Having to order at front door counter and pay bill, including tip, before being served, leaves staff unmotivated to watch quality of food and service. Service response was flat. No effort to adjust pricing or replace greens with fresh ones made by wait staff. So disappointed. Use to like going here. Wouldn't recommend after today. read more

Such a fun selection of unique fall drinks! I got a cinnamon chai and I was with someone who got an apple cider chai. Both so fun and tasty

Off day for The WC. Overpriced salad that promised Chevre cheese and a zesty orange vinaigrette delivered nothing more than a heavy on the onions with a side of oil; looked more like a sad side salad than a (full priced entree) salad. Ouch! For that price next time I'll make my own :( read more

The Watershed Cafe - Onion Salad with a side of oil - Comfort Food Near Me - Osceola, Wisconsin

Get their early. Gets somewhat busy with a line. All food good. Duck was glazed. Walleye on Fridays.

First time there and was well pleased. The ambience was perfect for this charming small town on the St. Croix River. The bread on the sandwiches was outstanding. Toasted perfectly and had a very nice flavor. The get their bread from the Good Bread Co., in Minneapolis. That Company is well known for their quality bread. The tuna sandwich was very generous in size and made perfectly. The service was excellent. I highly advise trying this cafe and spending some time is this charming town. read more

Living in the Minneapolis, sometimes you just wanna get away from the city and enjoy the outdoors... but at what expense? Sure, time is something you have to take into consideration. Cost of fuel consumption is another factor worth considering. But the real concern that keeps many a "city folk" at bay is the dreaded fear of being stuck in the middle of nowhere with a sub-par food selection... Thankfully there's Watershed: family owned with homemade style and good cooking since 2014. All locally farmed and sourced ingredients. The staple menu is phenomenal and the daily specials are well worth the drive just to see what's cooking that day. Leave room for the pie, it's on another level... read more

Service was helpful, food was fast and delicious and the environment was warm and friendly. Heavily recommend!

Oddly I arrived at my cousins wedding just outside of Osceola WI...2 hours early (not a common happening for this girl to arrive early). So with time to kill and a slight hunger pang from not eating today yet, I hopped on yelp to see if there was anything with high reviews that served my kind of food close by (dang I love you Yelpers- you never seize to fail!). Lucky me- this little gem of as only a 9 minute drive from the wedding site! (And Uhm, now I've added Osceola, WI to my bucket list to spend a getaway weekend to boot! Cute town!) I walked in and the line was Uber long. Feeling slightly concerned that I may not get in and out in time, I asked the gal how long she had been waiting- not long. And the line went super quick. The eats and drinks are located behind the counter with great descriptions of what all was worked into their dishes (I SO wish more places did this- it helps narrow down a decision for this hard to decide gal!). I opted for the steak salad and a iced Breve (I needed cool, light food that wouldn't bloat me during the hot outdoor wedding I was about to attend but OMG I was so tempted to order a buffet of yummy things!) Opps- I also ordered their (beat dang looking EVER) carrot cake in a to go container. Everything about this little jaunt was 5 Star. The wait to get my food was fast enough, I got to pick how I wanted those scrumptious steak pieces cooked, the perfect balance of both the salad and coffee, the staff seriously deserves way more stars to boot! Being that my phone rang was not acting so stellar and I NEEDED to cram in some last day of the month work, I asked for the WiFi password. Being that I'm hearing impaired, they actually showed me the password. I wasn't getting it to join. So the really awesome young wait staff came over to my table to help me with it. Not once, not twice but 3 times. He was also stellar with double checking with me to see if all was well. I RARELY get this kind of service from a waiter- especially not a young one. Extra kudos to that kid and the momma that raised him!! I could easily eat in this place every chance I could get if I'm in the area again. And yes, I ate the carrot cake. It topped my 20 plus year on going favorite carrot cake from a local place here in MN that none other has yet to beat. I'm smitten! read more

The Watershed Cafe - Iced Breve and Carrot cake for later - Comfort Food Near Me - Osceola, Wisconsin

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Wow!! Great ambiance outside with the river and falls. Food was no slouch either. Prices are a bit steep but worth it. The patty melt was delicious!! Fries a bit soggy... read more

The Watershed Cafe - Patty melt with fries - Comfort Food Near Me - Osceola, Wisconsin

Great food and service, but my goodness how hard is it to serve coffee that's actually hot? Also a variety of sweeteners would be welcome instead of that awful sugar in the raw stuff. Lastly, the "cream" should be actual cream, not skim milk. But overall a good spot. read more

Came for dinner after visiting the Cascade Falls. What a treasure tucked away in Wisconsin! The restaurant is proud of keeping their food local. Everything was so fresh and prepared so well. The country style chicken was made with a delicious unique batter. It was not dry at all and paired well with the sweet potato hash and vegetables. The watershed plate is a make it your way dinner. I did the steak, grains, and a Caesar salad. The portions were quite generous and I was stuffed at the end. It went well with a glass of red wine. They have a patio that overlooks the river and falls - it was so beautiful and fun to sit out there and enjoy the view. The inside is cozy. Staff were pretty helpful, even though no one is your server. Found street parking with no problem. I would highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area! read more

The Watershed Cafe - Comfort Food Near Me - Osceola, Wisconsin

Upscale food in a comfy cafe. The food was very impressive for a small town. The glazed duck was amazing. The fish of the day paled slightly in comparison but on its own was quite good. Good portion sizes. read more

A hidden gem with great service, outstanding food and very reasonable pricing. Take a walk down to the falls after brunch. A short hike and worth the effort! read more

VERY GOOD!!!!! Great menu and portions. Food quality was excellent. Prices fair and nice location. After you eat walk down to see the waterfall and then a short walk to the river. read more

Don't miss this gem. Best patio ever!!!! Food is delightful! Easy is find something foe everyone. I recommend the wild rice burger. Best glass of red wine- won't tell you the kind- just ask for the one the locals drink! Cheers read more

I'm a fairly picky foodie and nothing I hate worse is a restaurant that does not separate themselves from the 100's of bad restaurants. This place is very well done and a very pleasant surprise. Clean freshly prepared food and wonderful ambiance. Staff, friendly in a northern earthy way. Food was great, definitely coming back for dinner in the near future. LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

The Watershed Cafe - Comfort Food Near Me - Osceola, Wisconsin

This place is outstanding. Use fresh, local, in season ingredients. Staff is delightful. My favorites are the quiche and their soups. Although the burgers are great too!! read more

Pretty hard to imagine a better restaurant. The food is from local farms, the preparation is really delicious and the restaurant itself is comfortable and charming with beautiful views of waterfalls and a creek. Fantastic! Warning: brunch portion sizes are very large. read more

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By far the best place to eat! You can order anything and it will be amazing. Locally sourced ingredients. Staff is classy and cordial. I'm only sad that it's closed now on Sunday because that's my country day breakfast tour. read more

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Lovely place. We loved the cozy atmosphere, the menu selection and the quality of food. The steak sandwich was flavorful and nice portions. The homemade chips are great and other sandwiches tasty. The Ruben was a little underwhelming with less ingredients than ideal. Overall if we are in the area again will stop by this place for sure! We should have had a dessert that looked amazing- next time! read more

The Steak Salad is spectacular. Cool ambiance in a small town. Good came fast and it wasn't crowded at all. I came on a week night right at dinner time and sat right down. read more

If nothing else, come for the fresh hot chips. Sandwich and salads are great too. We didn't make it to dessert but I am sure that is awesome as well. read more

Tasty food, great customer service. I wish it was open earlier, but that's easily forgiven as they have such a large menu for a cafe.

These reviews don't lie; I was absolutely blown away by the special deluxe grilled cheese and my husbands jaw nearly fell to the floor when they brought out his charcuterie plate. GORGEOUS outdoor patio off the back that overlooks the beautiful St.Croix falls. Take a walk just Nextdoor to walk down to the falls after your meal. Just beautiful. read more

Amazing food and service the view is gorgeous as well food was fast and fresh as could be

This place is worth a drive up from the cities! It is located near Cascade Falls and right along the river. You start by ordering at the counter where there are a variety of selections to choose from with fresh and healthy ingredients. They have a full coffee bar with alternative milks such as macadamia (my favorite) and coconut to use in the drinks, a full breakfast and lunch menu, ice cream, baked goods, daily specials, and soup! From 10:30-11am you can't order from the lunch or breakfast menus but you can still get the quiche, daily special, or the baked goods if you don't want to wait. There is always a vegetarian and meat quiche that are to die for and come with a side of salad or a mountain of fresh fruit. I think I could eat the quiche with a macadamia milk latte every day. After ordering, they give you a number to bring to your table and you can help yourself to water or coffee from the Duluth Coffee Company while waiting for your food to come out. They have a beautiful deck outside where you can eat or booths and tables inside. After eating, you bus your own table. Everyone needs to check this place out! read more

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The food was good but the service needs some help since you tip when you order they don't check on you after you get your food and to get someone to get you a take out box is hard had to ask two people until I got one read more

Stopped in here for the first time for lunch today, and liked the warm ambiance immediately. It's a really cozy spot. The farm to table aspect piqued the curiousity when looking for a spot to stop on the way to Interstate Park. I mostly came for coffee, but wanted to try the food, so off the recommendation from the friendly cashier/server I ordered the turkey sandwich, along with a cup of coffee. The coffee was strong, organic, and local, and there were two delicious choices of blends, a light and a dark..what more can one ask for? It was fairly busy, but plenty of room to sit and enjoy the views, and it wasn't long before the food arrived. When the turkey sandwich arrived I was doubly surprised. For one, I expected the sandwich would be on the smaller side, which would have been fine knowing the ingredients were more expensive, but it was a large sandwich, and more importantly, perfectly made. Almost a work of art, how perfect it was layered, and assembled. I opened it, and admired the contents after a few bites to confirm my suspicions the ingredients were as good as assumed The second (big) surprise was the freshly cut potato chips. I expected the typical handful of stale fried tators that came out of a bag, but these were freshly made, light, and crispy! Definitely worth a stop, even if just for a quality cup of coffee, but I would highly recomend trying the food. read more

Mid week stop In Osceola mid afternoon. Watershed is on Main Street with lots of cars but once you enter restaurant and head to the back patio, all you hear is the cascade of the water falling from the river. Great space to hang and relax. Interior was cute but looking for fall colors and water. We Ordered the Cubano and and tomato bisque soup. The soup had a great balance between sweet and acid and is also be for the cookbooks. Cubano was very solid and loved the hand cut fries. Cannot go wrong with friendly staff and great setting. Cheers to you and killing it in covid oasis!! read more

Parking is not the greatest but it's quaint and the food is good! Prices are on the higher side.

Kind of a cool California vibe up in the North woods with a nice sized patio overlooking a waterfall. The beverages while well crafted are not on the leading edge of creative they are however consistent. The food menu items are likewise well executed with a decent selection. If there's a knock on the place it would be the somewhat limited selection of bakery goods. The service is small town friendly and we always look forward to stopping by when in the area. read more

We stopped here for lunch during one of our day trips and I was so happy that I trusted my fellow yelpers and decide to try this place. This place lives up to the hype. Small place with a outdoor patio, order at the counter and they bring your food to the table. Everything is simple and nothing super fancy. But the food was delish! We shared the WI Cheese board, which came with a whole bunch of fruit so I could feed that to my hungry toddler while we waited for lunch. I tried the Pesto chicken sandwich and it came with house chips which were really good. You can tell that the ingredients they use are really fresh and good. The others in the group had a BLT and a Pulled pork sandwich which were both excellent. They didn't have a kid menu on the wall but when I asked they said they can make a PB&J, Grilled cheese so we got a PB&J and it was a really big size sandwich with fruit. Well worth it. One note on parking: it is at the end of the historic downtown (Such a cute town) so you need to park on the street. If we are ever in the area we will be back for sure. read more

BE CAREFUL--NO MASKS OR SPACING BY STAFF We took a day trip and were looking for good fresh food. This place had great selections and we ordered some food to go to eat in the local beautiful area. The grilled cheese was great and full of veggies. My daughter's chicken Caesar salad was fresh with just the right amount of dressing and my son enjoyed his burger. The chips were house made and nicely crisp. I appreciated Apple Pay. I was very disappointed to see NOT ONE of 5 employees wearing masks. Not one - crowded behind counter. Almost left. Some Customers wearing masks, but no requests or aids for them to distance while waiting for service. I know it's Wisconsin- but come on!! Really disappointed- made me wonder what other health risks they are taking. read more

What a great find! The food here is very artistic and delicious. Great staff, comfortable location,, good breakfast and great coffee.get in here any chance you get' read more

The Watershed Cafe - coffee and into the kitchen where the magic happens. If you like good food by people that obviously love what they do, then get in here. - Comfort Food Near Me - Osceola, Wisconsin

This place was a wonderful little surprise. I just finished the Wisconsin ham and cheese omelette with potatoes and a delicious dark roast coffee. The back deck is a set near a waterfall and the view is stunning, even in the early spring. The Staff are very pleasant and the place is just very charming. I highly encourage you to check it out. read more

The Watershed Cafe - Comfort Food Near Me - Osceola, Wisconsin