I normally love Wise Acre. I rave to others about their amazing shades of season X salad (see my previous review where I first discovered said salad). But today, I had a disappointing lunch there. And I'm sad. Mom and I split the shades of spring salad, knowing how huge it normally is. We also both got a cup of the soup of the day. Soup was overly peppery, and the salad was a big disappointment today: Only one piece of bacon, and many other ingredients from the description where missing. I bet the kitchen was running low on ingredients... but then TELL ME so I can order something else! Since we were still hungry, we then ordered the custard sampler. Cool concept, but the custard texture was all off. I make my own ice cream, and when ice crystals appear? I don't ser read more

This is exactly what minneapolis needs. It's not just local, sustainable, farm-to table-fresh ingredients. It's that, yes, PLUS a chef who knows exactly how to make these ingredients DANCE. The chef, Beth Fischer, elevates this concept into something sublime. I could tell you about the thick sweet-savory bacon, the perfectly crisp-yet fluffy fritters, the lightly fried but still succulent chicken, the reasonably priced but super tasty wine-list, but to do so would date this review because the menu will evolve with the seasons. What I will say instead is that you are in the extremely adept hands here, among the very, very best in the twin cities. Yes, there was one or two very minor hiccups that are part of the growing pains of any brand spanking new restaurant being born, but they were not only tiny, but also the front of the house was so on top of things that it wouldn't surprise me if they were gone by the very next night. In short, this is what greatness tastes like. Minneapolis is more than one restaurant bigger; it's one restaurant better. read more

My friend and I came in after hearing of the beer and burger special. We showed up and were shocked to see how small the place was. Our seat was next to a radiator in a corner which wasn't the most comfortable but we managed. The place is very intimate so be prepared to be involved in your neighbors conversations. The beer choices were good and the burger was great. The fries were nice as well. I ordered the soft-serve with bacon brittle and also enjoyed that. Overall the food I ordered was good albeit potentially not worth the prices. read more

Minutes after landing in Minneapolis, I stopped in Wise Acre for lunch. I like the restaurant's premise - locally grown, free-range, hormone-free, blah blah blah. But is it cheap and tasty? Well, one out of two. I was in the Midwest so I wanted beef. I ordered the Brie and Bacon burger, though I was worried the Brie would overpower everything. It didn't. My burger was perfectly prepared with applewood smoked bacon, just the right portion, and served on a homemade bun, of course. Each bite melted in my mouth as I shoved in handfuls of hand-cut fries dipped in rhubarb ketchup. Fancy! Whenever I'm in MN again, I will definitely return to Wise Acre. Plus, service was great! read more

for goddamn serious - BEST eating i've ever done in a garage. The menu is super seasonal, with excellent service and decor that puts you INSIDE a crate&barrel magazine. Tangletown gardens across the street (they have some connection). Every time i've been there, i've ordered something new - and never have been disappointed. Back to the food - if i were a hip, young, handsome male equivalent of martha stewart, this is where i would reside. Yes, they get slammed during brunch, and have a very bo-bo clientele, (or preppy SLP kids back from college out east & assorted chosen ones). Maybe it was the springtime Sunday brunch, but there were lots of hip, urban, parent-types too. You owe it to yourself to get the virgin bloody Mary with child. It's a virgin Mary, but comes with a full (local, Fulton) ipa pint. read more

I died at the custard. I died at the decor. And then I died times 10 at the food. When I came to Wise Acre in the fall/winter I ordered the chili and autumn salad--both were outstanding. One of the best salads I have ordered out in a LONG time. Bacon, pickled egg, blue cheese vinaigrette. Pretty spectacular. The chili was very tasty as well. In the summer, all I remember is the rhubarb on everything. Rhubarb may be one of my favorite things in the world. This place managed to make rhubarb ketchup which was mind blowing. I have to say farm to table is completely worth the price. Everything is seasonal, which is one of the best things a restaurant can do to their menu in my opinion. Yes, the prices can be a little steep, but you will leave completely satisfied. If someone is in town, or you are trying to bring something to an impressive little breakfast/lunch spot, this place would be perfect. The ambiance and decor has a lot of greenery and is very rustic (note: they own the nursery across the street, too!). If you appreciate locally grown food, this place is amazing. read more

Went to Wise Acre for dinner tonight (first time). Loved the ambiance and decor, but found the food and experience at best average. I had the Royal Brie and Bacon Burger. The bacon was thick and flavorful, but the burger was really dry. There was a little dollop of Brie, but no other "wet" ingredients (tomato, pickle, etc) which left me reaching for a drink of water with each bite--very unusual. The beef part of the burger had minimal taste to speak of. The side of slaw that came with it was also dry with a hint of sweetness. The Farm Fries proved redeeming--although I didn't care for apple balsamic ketchup which was akin to a mildly sweet baked bean sauce. My wife had the Black Bean Burger, which was topped with "fiery sour cream", however, this too had a sweet aftertaste and was only "okay." The hostess was friendly, but waitstaff interaction was slow, with virtually no engagement at all. We ended up seated adjacent to one of the garage doors, which were not insulated. Despite efforts to cover the lower section with some fabric, it proved uncomfortable cool on a 30 degree night. At any rate, I love the concept, location and venue, but thought the food (in summary, Dry & Sweet) and service were below average. Perhaps we'll give it another shot in summer when the full fruits of their "acre" can shine on the table. read more

Brunch review. Came here with five of us on a not busy day here. Relatively small place so I can imagine it gets crowded fast at peak brunch time and you'll want to plan an alternate if you're impatient like we are. Cold December day and my toes froze in this apparent converted gas station to restaurant. Food is all farm-to-table, local sourced if that matters to you (they also sell some of the ingredients out of a deli case). Service was a bit below average but our server was new -- she had to leave and ask others each time we had a question. Felt that portions were small for the price but you're paying more for local sourcing I presume. Tried the french toast, which was a little too odd for my taste -- was more like bread pudding than what I'm used to. Others liked their dishes -- egg scramble, taco salad special (I like the idea of this odd brunch effort). Best part of the doughnut muffin was the name -- not terrible, just high expectations. Personally, I wouldn't travel past other brunch places to get here, especially if I was doing so at peak brunch times. If you like your food locally-sourced and a bit more eclectic then this may be for you. read more

Wise Acres was a delight. It is a beautiful space. Like just visually stunning. It is a nice intimate spot, great for dates (although the night I was at Wise Acres there was a little stero malfunction which made it a little weird). The service was great. I like when servers are fired up for the food coming out of the kitchen and this guy totally seemed to be. So plus one for you wise acres. ALso we got a free desert, which you know, is really always a thing that is good. I ordered the Savory Squash Flan. I am still not sure what this is, but I just want more of it. Like a lot more. An insane amount more. The other things looked good, and I am always up for supporting local, organic, and gay-owned (I think that is right?). read more

Ambience and overall presentation was nice, but food was way way way overpriced. I expected the food to be much better for the price but it was average. The custard with bacon peanut brittle, however, was excellent. If I go back it will be for the dessert. read more

Great concept. Exceptional taste. We went for dinner on a Saturday night with a friend. We shared a corn dog over a glass of wine. I had the Rice-N-Beans and the others had the Royal Brie Bacon Burger. For dessert we shared the Hot Fudge Brownie. The corn dog was awesome! The sausage inside was super tasty! We all went "mmmmm" over this one. My risotto tasted great, fresh and lemony. The kale chip was awesome. I know that sounds stupid, but I really got into it and kept saying, "You guys have to taste this!" while my friends looked at me like I was nuts. They thoroughly enjoyed their burgers and fries. I admit, the bacon was perfect! Oh! And the ketchup was phenomenal! Our waitress suggested sharing the brownie sundae for dessert. Great suggestion! Almost too much for the three of us. It came in a cute mason jar. Warm and gooey and oh so good! I highly recommend. Only drawbacks of the evening was that it was a hair crowded. Not a lot of waiting room, but the wait wasn't that long. We had a large table behind us and I felt squished in our area. I like more elbow room. Lastly, my friends pointed out that they weren't asked how they wanted their burgers done. Although they were medium and tasted great. I took home some eggs and bacon. You HAVE to buy some of their staples. Sooo fresh! We're going back for breakfast, which sounds like their best menu! read more

The name Wise Acre conjurers up an image of effective use of space, however if you decide to eat there you should realize that it is a bit misleading. On our recent visit there we arrived when the dining room was full and asked if we could sit at two of the empty chairs at the bar and have a drink while we were waiting for a table to be ready. Told yes by hostess we sat down at the bar and before we could order a drink had our menus taken by a server who informed us that the bar stools were for customers ordering food and that we would have to consume our drinks outside while we waited for a table. It is November. In Minnesota. I am sorry but if five bar stools are going to make or break your bottom line you need to use the rest of the space more effectively. When we were finally seated our server did a good job trying to make up for it. He was the best part of the night by far. The food was mediocre for the price and while I support the concept and love my south Minneapolis businesses I wont be back. Funny after reading the other reviews our server made a big effort of bringing us the popcorn in duck fat as an apology. Turns out we would have gotten this as first time customers anyway so he really did nothing to help make the experience better. Try First Course or Al Vento if you want a good dining experience. Wish Liberty would come back.... read more

Have mixed feelings about this one. Decor is great. Food is OK. Prices are pretty steep. Service at the fast food window is slow. And I had the impression the staff was standing around instead of trying to get fast food line moving. It got me so impatient, I really didn't enjoy my food when I got it. I am sure it was more about the experience than the food, but still not a positive experience. I had the impression the sit down area was better than the fast food window in term of service and possibly food, but the fast food window service was so bad I don't know if I want to risk it. Especially since the prices are not exactly cheap. As a result, I will probably not go back unless someone brings me there. A pity! I'd love to love this place as much as I love its decor! If you managers or owners are reading, please get your fast service act together. Better not to have it than what I experienced! read more

Everything served at Wise Acre Eatery is local and most of it comes from their very own farm located in Plato, MN! This is a true "farm to table" experience, or as they say on their website "Plato to plate"! We had the house-made Maple Granola and the house-made Salted Caramel Sauce. This was, BY FAR, the best frozen custard that I have had in a long time. It was perfectly creamy and amazing. The Maple Granola was absolutely delicious and the addition of the dried fruit was delightful. The Salted Caramel Sauce was to DIE for. The perfect balance of sweet and salty, which is my favorite flavor combination! With a constantly changing and completely seasonal menu, how can you go wrong? read more

Holy smokes, that was some goooood custard. I never made it to Liberty so I can't compare. That said, I was thoroughly pleased with my $5 custard sundae. This lovely little number starts with a homemade lemon bar topped with homemade vanilla custard, topped with homemade rhubarb caramel. Do you sense a theme? They also have fun toppings to choose from like honey pepitas, granola & cocoa nibs. YUM. The husband and I also had two sandwiches from the window service outside. $7 each for one chicken salad & one egg salad sandwich. Eh, they were ok. Clearly homemade on fresh baked bread, but they just weren't that exciting. I'll have to try the indoor table service menu next time OR just skip the dinner and go straight to dessert. :) A final nice touch is the compost-able flatware and the fact that the sandwiches were wrapped in butcher paper and tied with a string. How charming! read more

Love, love, LOVE this place's facade and decor. The outside looks sort of industrial, but inside it's the perfect marriage between modern and countryside chic. Like Annie D. said, there's all these details that make it look like it came from a Home Beautiful article. It was quite busy for Saturday brunch, and our group was thankfully moved to a larger table because we were getting squished. Our server was very helpful and a little on the talkative side...that or he just really liked someone in our group. We were kind of let down because the restaurant took a while to accommodate my friend's nut allergies. They weren't particularly sure if the CSA hash would have come in contact with nuts during prep. I think there are enough people with in the world with severe nut allergies that restaurants should know this kind of stuff easily. Anyway, they eventually figured out it was safe for her to get it, but only after the rest of us were already halfway through our meal. That hiccup aside, the rest of the experience was lovely. The coffee wasn't phenomenal, but I'm sure it was sourced responsibly, which is always a plus. I got the Great Scott! which was a breakfast version of their meatloaf with an egg in the middle, and served with this amazing carrot mash. The meatloaf was delicious and moist, albeit a smidge too peppery for me. It was really fun having the runny egg in the middle, because you can kinda dunk the meatloaf or a piece of toast in eat, and basically play with your food. The carrot mash, as I've mentioned, was delectable. It was properly salted (I realize I talk about the salt content in almost review I've written..huh. I guess I know what matters in life now) and smooth as silk. I definitely want to come back here for dinner and maybe buy some of their responsibly-sourced goodies, like bacon...or duck fat. Yum. read more

As a former fan of Liberty Custard, I hoped there was another gem moving in. I have yet to decide... Opened by the owners of Tangletown Gardens, they use all locally grown meat and vegetables (some even grown across the street). A fantastic idea and business model, especially in the Tangletown neighborhood full of middle-aged hipsters. They fancied-up the place from what it used to be. Upscale dining in and outdoors. It has a classy and summery atmosphere (I wonder what winter will bring?). They have about 3 beers on tap and a good wine selection. I am sure as time ticks by, the selection will change for the better. Food was mediocre. I say this only because I shared two items. The burger with brie was so good, I wanted another immediately. However, for $18, I could wait. What balanced out the delicious burger, was the god-awful black bean burger for another $14! It tasted like uncooked black beans and lacked any other flavor. The Yukon Gold potatoes that accompany the dishes were the best part of the plate. They also have a kids menu and serve all three of your daily essential meals! Service has been hit or miss, but generally more relaxed than Americans are used to. Don't go if you are in a hurry. Never have the servers seemed overly knowledgeable though. Disappointing when paying so much. After I strike a big night at work, I may be back, but it does cost some money for those that like to splurge when they go out to eat. Here you have no choice. Hopefully my first experiences were due to working out kinks. For that, I will wait and see... read more

Last time I was at wise acre (December of 2015). Not my favorite place. Rude service. I will not be back. read more

After eating dinner at Wise Acre on a Friday night, I went back for brunch the next morning. It was that good. First off, the place is gorgeous in a way that I never imagined it could be back when it was Liberty Frozen Custard. Light bulbs hang from nothing but wire and rope. Dark wood tables contrast with fresh blue tile. Plants crawl up the walls as a part of a vertical garden. I took photos of all that, then took more of the food. The corn dog (with a fine wild rice slaw), fried chicken (with perfectly-cooked carrots) and a wild rice and mushroom bake (with a lovely, smoky sauce) were tasty, fun interpretations of intensely fresh food. You know how some restaurants labeled "healthy" and "local" should also be called "bland" and "boring"? This is not one of those places. For breakfast, we shared the egg sandwich on a small, perfect cinnamon doughnut, as well as a hash with beets and other veggies. Both were delicious, and more reasonably priced than dinner. I must admit that on both occasions, I ordered dessert. Frozen custard -- in one case with a rhubarb caramel that was bright and rich in the same instant. Save room. Service was slow, but friendly enough not to erase one of my five stars. The place is closed on Mondays, busy on weekends. As of June, they were not taking reservations. read more

So happy to have this place in our neighborhood. Since reviews have been mixed, it was with a some hesitation that we headed to Wise Acre last night for a double date with friends. Since the restaurant is close by, we were able to walk (major bonus, in our minds). Upon arrival, there were signs directing us to see a host for seating...but when we got inside, at least 5 employees working within feet of us avoided eye contact until the manager came over to greet us a few minutes later. We had to laugh since we'd read similar things here on Yelp and then had the EXACT same experience. This is really something that they should remedy--a "Hello, welcome to Wise Acre, our host will be over to seat you in just a moment" would have been really nice. First impressions are everything, people! Thankfully, this was the only service snafu that we encountered. Since there was a short wait to be seated, we grabbed some drinks from the bar (Fulton on tap for him, a sparkling wine for me) and headed outside. We relaxed in Adirondack chairs, surrounded by lovely greenery, until our patio table was ready. Once seated, our server was very helpful and friendly, and we all enjoyed our meals--hubs and I both had the fried green tomato BLT with a fruity green salad and shared farm fries (with rhubarb ketchup...delish), while our friends had the bacon brie burger and the black bean burger. It's not cheap, but real food (especially of the organic/local variety) never is, and shouldn't be. Since we were heading to King's Wine Bar after dinner, we didn't have any custard, but will definitely walk over there for some from the takeout window very soon. We did, however, linger for quite awhile and never felt like we were being pushed out. Atmosphere was great, hip but didn't feel pretentious, and had a great neighborhood vibe going, with people of all ages, kids, dogs, etc. Overall, very pleased with our experience and will be back! read more

I've seen the reviews below commenting on bad or poor service, or non-tasty food. OK, sorry you folks had a bad experience. I love this place. Every time I go I'm in a good mood because I appreciate so much that I can get organic, grass fed, healthy food there, in an atmosphere that I like, and perhaps it's because I was cheerful to them first, but my service has been excellent the 3 times I've eaten there. Also, about once per month I crave rare, red meet. Last night I had the bacon, brie burger, cooked rare (which you can do with such healthy meat), and I devoured it loving each bight. Not to mention the fries. "There's something about hot oil, salt and potato." My friend who was sharing them with me said. I hope their service improves for other people, and I believe more places like this should exist. Thanks! read more

This first review is only for the corndog. I LOVE corndogs. I don't know why...just do. I only go to the fair to indulge in corndogs. I only like carnivals for corndogs. Pronto Pups are good too, but corndogs are best. As you will note in my review the NYC spot Peel, I have lamented our towns lack of a FANCY corndog. I don't have to lament, my prayers have been answered by the lovely folks at Wise Acre Eatery. Go there RIGHT now and get a corndog. Eat it and you will see. Did I mention that it comes with perfect Kiwk Pickles and a beautiful slaw? It does. Not only that, but they were super nice and let us order our corndogs over the phone to be picked up. So, again, I don't know what the place is like...I didn't do the picking up...just the eating. I love that corndog. I want another one right now. PS. the name Wise Acre is dumb. Everyone thinks so, but as long as you make food as wonderful as that corndog, we won't care. read more

Wise Acre is phenomenal. The space is fantastic (an old garage converted to a restaurant). There are vertical gardens on the walls. Almost 100% of the ingredients are locally sourced from a farm not 40 miles from the restaurant. My server was informative, friendly and cute too. Everyone was very accommodating and friendly. The menu changes about every six weeks so go often. The homemade ketchup is fantastic, the bean burger so good, the fries amazingly delicious. We went on a Friday night and it was not overtly packed. I enjoyed a delicious glass of crisp white wine on the side patio while waiting for the rest of my party. I recommend a visit. read more

I have been to Wise Acre Eatery twice now. Once to pick up a sandwich on the way to Minnehaha Falls and just the other day for brunch. Visit #1:Unfortunately, during weekend brunch hours they do not make fresh sandwiches to go- you have to select from the pre-made options. My egg salad sandwich was a good for a pre-made egg salad sandwich but I was bummed there were so few options. The food I saw people eating while paying for my sandwich persuaded me to return for dine-in. Visit #2: We arrived at 11:40am on a Sunday and just had to wait for a table to be cleared. Minutes later- I was sipping the bellini of the moment: Strawberry & Thyme, taking in the décor, enjoying the sunlight filling to the room, and waiting for my "back to bed" French toast to arrive. The bellini was delicious, but I found the French toast to be too sweet. I was not thrilled that the maple berry was already poured all over my plate- leaving without any control to adjust the sweetness level. It tasted to dessert like for me (& I LOVE sweet things!) But I am still inclined to give them a good review because my 2 friends' dished were perfection: the Fried Egg, Ham & Cheddar Sandwich which came with mixed greens and the poached eggs with hollandaise, pesto hash and mixed greens special. And the service was fantastic both when picking up and eating in. read more

Awesome brunch (and for that matter breakfast and lunch!) place! First off, this place is adorable, locally-minded, and oh-so friendly! They have tons of awesome outdoor seating and even open up the garage doors on a warm day so it is totally taking advantage of the short but sweet Minnesota summer. Onto the food. Get custard. Yes, I know I skipped right to dessert, but you won't be disappointed, so save some room! For breakfast and brunch, the majority of their baked goods are from the incomparable Bars Bakery. Mmmm, donut muffin. The breakfast menu is short and concise, but it was still so hard to choose! They have a CSA scramble with a mix of vegetables from the Tangletown CSA, an awesome looking french toast with granola and yogurt, and even different flavored mimosas (nom nom.) I ended up ordering the "If You Must" which was an awesome breakfast plate with a herb scramble, delish potatoes, and ham! Oh god, the ham, it was so good! Lunch is just as delicious. I love their chicken and herb salad, and I could eat the wild rice slaw all day long. Be warned however, if you order the fries with rhubarb ketchup, you will not be able to stop. They should bottle and sell that ketchup! Most of their lunch menu consists of different salads, soups, and sandwiches. Oh, and for you GF peeps out there, they have gluten free buns! So you can order that burger WITH the bun, thankyouverymuch. The menu is well thought out, the service is attentive and helpful (without being overly so) and with all of that outdoor seating, the perfect place for a meal outside. PS: Get the bacon-peanut brittle on your custard. read more

Lots of well designed food items. Not a traditional menu place. Everything has been created for amazing flavors. Pork and rice soup top notch. Meats are amazing. Small place with lots of appeal. Worthy of going out of your way to try a foodies paradise. read more

I went to Wise Acre Eatery tonight for the first time and I was thoroughly impressed! Our waitress was very nice and didn't mind people coming in late and leaving early or she hid it extremely well. The beer was reasonably priced; however, they only have 1 regular beer and a craft beer of tap but they do have a couple options in bottles. I had the Brie and Bacon Burger with fries, coleslaw and kwik pickles. The burger was amazing and I devoured it like I had been starving on desert island for at least month. I was a little worried about the rhubarb ketchup and how that would taste, but I worried for nothing. In fact, if they had bottles for sale, I would have bought one. What truly surprised me was that I actually enjoyed the coleslaw. I normally hate coleslaw, but this one was vinegar based and it tasted fresh and light instead of heavy. My two things that were a little disappointing were the kwik pickles and the no check splitting policy. The kwik pickles were a little bland, but I grew up with sour pickles so it just wasn't what I was expecting. If you don't like a sour or tangy pickle, you may like them; I thought they were so-so. We had a group of people and when it came to check, we were informed that that they couldn't split the check. I think this is something it would have been nice to know up front especially since there is no ATM on site. Luckily, I was with a friend that took a check from me and paid my share and another person in the group just walked across the street to the Holiday station for the ATM. Just make sure to have cash on you if you are going as a group. read more

I am huuuuge huuuuge fan of this place. The ambiance is splendid and the food is phenomenal. You can't go wrong with their bacon here... I would even say that's what their are known for.... local meat. You can even buy uncooked bacon in the front if you so desire. Brunch here is severely over crowded, so be prepared to wait... but don't you fret. You can order coffee and a pastry up front while you wait if your like a child like me and can't wait. They make their own corn dogs with an amazing mustard, and the cheese plate that they offer is well worth it. Plus they offer a great CSA program... check it out on their website! read more

I know a lot of the past reviews complained about service at Wise Acre, but I had no problem with the service! They were really friendly, accommodating, and warm. I ordered the Royal Brie and Bacon Burger which came with a side of farm fries and wild rice slaw. The burger was pretty good; the meat was juicy and flavorful and the brie added a nice touch. The slaw and the fries were nothing special. For dessert, I had the special sundae which was chocolate custard on a sugar burn topped with strawberries. The custard was so creamy and delicious! But I didn't think it complimented the dryness of the sugar bun well. All in all, the food was pretty average. I wouldn't drive to Minneapolis just to eat the food since I could get something just as good or better in St. Paul. read more

I always enjoy trying new spots when I am home. I had passed by this place before, but never checked it out, until the weekend before Christmas. It wasn't too busy which I was pretty happy about. I was a bit tired and not in the mood for crowds. I had never tried beer mixed with espresso, but I figured that it was a good a time as any so I jumped in and ordered it. Surprisingly it was delicious. I think the espresso leveled off the hoppy taste of the IPA and somehow made it taste richer. I'd go for it again. As for food, I went for the Fried Egg, Ham and Cheddar sandwich. I thoroughly enjoyed it and was happy that I ordered the fries to go with it. I left here feeling full and happy! read more

On a beautiful summer evening, sitting outside at Wise Acre was the right place to be. The amuse bouche of sour cream and chive popcorn went well with a glass of Spanish wine. Unfortunately the magic spell was broken when the main course arrived. The server had touted the Faux Pho as a delicious combination of duck stock braised chuck, al dente lentils flavored with cinnamon, and rice noodles in a pho broth. If only. Sadly what arrived would have been an embarassment at any Vietnamese restaurant in town. The broth was sour, the beef dry (without a hint of duckiness), the lentils flavorless and the noodles limp. Every bite was slightly unpleasant. My companions each had a salad and proclaimed them good. I snuck a taste of the zucchini soup and it was pleasant enough, although again the promised duck stock was imperceptible. I had high hopes for the homemade frozen custard but what arrived was liquid. The server said it was made the same day, which is why it was soupy. Whatever. The tiny amount of salted caramel sauce didn't taste of either caramel or salt. I will likely return to sample some of the other menu items, but with trepidation, not excitement. Shame. read more

Stopped by on a Saturday morning after a visit to the Museum of Russian Art. We arrived in time for brunch and had to wait around 10 minutes. The decor is cute, fresh, and green. I'm not sure if it was the normal setup, but the tables were small and it felt a bit cramped. Not uncomfortable, but not someplace I'd come for an intimate date! I ordered the "If you must..." It was a delicious and simple breakfast. The farm potatoes were the right amount of spicy and insanely delicious. Yummy eggs, and oh lord. The bacon. It was one gargantuan piece of truly thick sliced meat. No grease and a perfect crunch balance. I bought a pound to bring home (I just couldn't help myself). My brunch partner ordered the special - it was out of their comfort zone but it was definitely enjoyed! Wise Acre isn't first on my list, but I will be back for a mimosa and brunch soon. read more

Visited on a cold Sunday in February around 1:00 in the afternoon. I got lucky and found a spot to park in their small lot, but my friend had to park more than a block away. Didn't have to wait too long for a seat. The place is cozy, kind of noisy, and the tables are a bit close together, but the ambiance is nice. I had the Bacon Brie Burger, which was a bit of a disappointment. The server warned me that they like to cook it medium rare because it is made from very lean beef. Unfortunately it came medium well, but not dried out at least. The thick cut bacon was a bit on the chewy side. I think it works better by itself than it did on the burger. The beet (I think) ketchup was good. The french fries were a bit limp and tasted like the oil might have been a little old. My companion had the "If you must..." (server could not explain the name), and she was happy with it. I will probably try this place again, especially since it's not far from home and the other reviews are pretty good. read more

To start off we had to wait an hour for a table after we were told it would be 20 minutes, keep in mind there were 4 tables open that remained open the hour we waited. The hostess was also extremely rude and talked down to me as I asked why we had to wait when there were plenty of tables open. We then had to wait another hour to get any of our food. Along with this, they would would not let me get an egg on top of my hamburger because they said, "well our kitchen is small, so we actually don't make eggs." WHAT? Our table service was mediocre at best. Simply unfortunate because the food was quite good, but certainly not worth the wait and being talked down to. Extremely disappointing, would not recommend and will not be back. read more

Despite the mixed reviews my wife and I gave it a try and were disappointed. Service was good but food was mediocre and over priced. My wife and I started with fried green tomatoes and fritters. Both were ok but $12 for 4 slices of tomato! We shared the beef entree and all I can say is weird and not particularly good. It was if they decided to clean out the refrigerator and cook everything in big mess - over cooked brussel sprouts, taste less mashed potatoes, flavorless beef, watermelon!!!, and raw cucumbers for $27. The lack of seasoning noted by others was apparent. Noise level was horrible and tables were crowded together. Many more restaurants in the neighborhood that offer better food and better value and better ambience. Would not return. read more

Stopped by for lunch today, it was just ok. All the dishes looked good. I got the sausage and it tasted good but 10.00? For just a sausage? I also ordered a side of fries which came out cold. Had I known I was paying 6.00 for fries I would have returned them to the kitchen. The wait staff was not always attentive, we had to ask multiple times for refills of water and coffee. I also joined my group late and was given a menu but I had to go to the front desk to get my order in quickly. read more

This restaurant really didn't do it for me. First of all, it's very hot and humid because they dont' have good AC. The kitchen is open so all the moisture and heat goes right into the restaurant. The employees are all sweaty and it's kinda gross. I was disappointed with the lunch menu. There were about 6-8 entree items and I wasn't thrilled with any of the options. I ended up going with the $8 hot dog, which came with slaw and homemade potato chips. The hot dog was tough and overcooked. It didn't have any toppings except a homemade sauce on the side. $8 for a hot dog that wasn't even large or thick??? My husband got the sloppy Joe type sandwich. It was good and all but it's expensive at $12. I realize they use fresh, quality ingredients but that's such an easy thing to make at home and after tax and tip, our bill was huge. Service wasn't great here either but wasn't horrible. Water glasses remained empty and the water we did have got warm so quick because it was hot and there was little ice. I was also disappointed they didn't have a drink menu. If you don't have traditional drinks (coke, etc.), you need to list what you do have. I could have possibly ordered something fun but didn't know what they offered so just went with water. The ambience has potential but eventually fails. There are plants on the wall and amazing fresh centerpieces from next door Tangletown Gardens. The space is so small, however, and it's super loud and cramped. The patio could be great on nice days but there isn't much of a view since it's off of a road. Overall, I was not impressed and do not intend to be back. read more

It's with great reservation that I can even give two stars to Wise Acre. Our server saved the review from receiving one star by effectively handling my complaint at the end of our meal. Here's my complaint: I ordered the burger medium well and specified no cheese. After waiting quite awhile, my burger arrived with cheese. When I called attention to the mistake, our server took the burger back, scraped off the cheese, and brought it back. (I could have done that.) The burger was under-cooked for my medium well request and had bits of cheese in every bite. And the fries were cold. As an aside, our salads arrived after we had finished eating our main meals and we never received requested refills on our drinks. On the plus side, the people I was with did enjoy their food. Clearly, their food arrived soon after it was cooked, unlike mine. We sat outside which has a cool vibe. And, as mentioned earlier, our server did us right by taking the burger, salads, and drinks off the bill. Based on her handling of the situation, I would give Wise Acre Eatery one more chance.... every restaurant can have an off day. But this was a very off day. read more

I really wanted to give this place 5 stars, but unfortunately, I cannot. I love the fact the have their own farm, use cloth towels in the bathroom, and decorate with reclaimed materials. However- their service and food were subpar. We walked in the open garage doors and sat at a table only to have a server kick us out. He said, although only two tables were occupied, we couldn't be seated yet and there was a list. He made us sit on the curb outside. Finally one of the other servers saw us milling around outside and sat us. She apologized...but still...I mean come on...if they didn't want to place our orders just yet we could have at least sat at a table and waited. As far as food goes, I had the black bean burger (the only vegetarian entree on the menu). It came with coleslaw and fries. The fries were cold and the burger wasn't nearly as tasty as I would have expected. The slaw was bland. I feel like I can make a better black bean burger for 1/10th the price. This place seems a little hyped up for what it actually is. read more

My wife and I came here for the first time for New Year's Eve dinner. It's a pretty small place but cozy enough. We got a bottle of wine to share and it was all fairly priced. The service was interesting.... I am not sure if we had an assigned server but we didn't see much of one person. There was probably 3-4 people that helped us out throughout the night. Service was pretty slow however and it wasn't because they were busy. Most of the staff would just stand by the kitchen and talking to each other. I tried to flag down people several times in the night. Also service wasn't friendly which was odd to me with it being a big dinner night on New Year's Eve. We had a beef tartar first which was ok, we have certainly had a lot better. The salad was the second shared plate and that was really good. The third coarse was pretty forgettable. The person who dropped it off said that the chef spent a lot of time on the broth... we didn't care for it. For entrees I got the pork and my wife got the Gnocchi. The pork was cooked well but lacked any seasoning or flavor. My wife liked the gnocchi. Desert was solid. I expected to like this place coming into it with such nice reviews, but maybe their specialty is brunch. Either way that dinner would not have me come back with the food being average at best. 4 stars for being farm to table and the decor inside the restaurant. 2 stars on the food, 1.5 on service. read more