Blue Willow Cafe

Wausau, 1111 N 4th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401, United States | ★ 4.5 (1693 Review)

📞 +1 715-675-4543

Last Search

Category

Cafe Breakfast restaurant Restaurant

Photos

 Blue Willow Cafe
 Blue Willow Cafe
 Blue Willow Cafe
 Blue Willow Cafe
 Blue Willow Cafe
 Blue Willow Cafe
 Blue Willow Cafe
 Blue Willow Cafe
 Blue Willow Cafe
 Blue Willow Cafe
 Blue Willow Cafe

Leave a Review

Reviews

Leiloni Kieffer

★ 5

Great food, great people, great place to spend your time and money.

Source: Google

Paul Hansen

★ 5

Source: Google

Pawel Adamus

★ 5

Source: Google

Robert McNulty

★ 5

Very good food and service definitely will be back

Source: Google

S Work

★ 5

Such a lovely local restaurant. The waitresses all made you feel at home. The food was fantastic. The only complaint was I wanted jalapeños and they had none.

Source: Google

Rice House

★ 5

The perfect family restaurant!

Source: Google

Koz Mo

★ 5

Spectacular food. Breakfast has never let me down at this place. Fresh flap jacks, eggcellent omelets, and a never ending cup of coffee. Cakes and pies are also a delicious way to end a meal here.

Source: Google

Teresa Luedtke

★ 5

They were not busy and it took forever to get our drinks. The Spanish meatballs didn't taste right.

Source: Google

Jeff Fox

★ 5

Source: Google

Shel Kurtz

★ 3

Neighborhood restaurant with a wide variety of foods. Good homade soups.

Source: Google

Heather Zemke

★ 5

Been coming to blue Willow for a long as a remember. Absolutely love it there. Soups are amazing. Couldn't find anything to complain about

Source: Google

Tom Gustin

★ 5

Awesome food & service!!

Source: Google

COMMON CENTS

★ 5

Source: Google

John Roberts

★ 3

First time there. Hostess and server great. Sitting at counter, glanced up and seen the light switches, oh jeez we're they filthy. While eating 2 of the waitstaff stood in front of myself and another gentleman eating and talking and laughing loudly. Very rude. Especially when they are speaking in Spanish looking at us and laughing. Food and portions were very good.

Source: Google

alejandra rodriguez-nieto

★ 5

Source: Google

Kenneth Truman

★ 4

Source: Google

janet narlock

★ 5

Source: Google

Jackie Gatien

★ 4

I ordered the banna crepes was delicious

Source: Google

Wayne D Radtke

★ 4

Source: Google

Pa Vang

★ 5

Source: Google

Lawrence Kober

★ 5

Source: Google

Alvin Moua

★ 2

We were seated immediately, but were not greeted until 15-20 minutes later. The waitress was hasty with when taking our order. The signature burger was good.

Source: Google

Holly Lombardo

★ 5

Source: Google

Victor Minisan

★ 1

Source: Google

GooberDunk

★ 5

Fantastic place to snag an absolutely succulent breakfast

Source: Google

Jonathan Zellmer

★ 4

Great service. Food is a little dry though.

Source: Google

jess S

★ 5

We had the best service and breakfast! We love trying new places, and this did not disappoint!!

Source: Google

Brad Thompson

★ 5

Great service, friendly atmosphere, large portion sizes. Hashbrowns could be crispier overall great breakfast food.

Source: Google

Paul Duebler

★ 5

Source: Google

Deborah Mallek

★ 5

Hometown vibe with a super friendly staff. Came in for a Friday night and was seated quickly, orders taken shortly after and didn’t have to wait long for the food. Portions were very good. Pan-fried Walleye was excellent. Strawberry summer salad was amazing and very good portion. The cod was also good size and tasty. Our grandson’s chicken tenders were also large and a huge order of fries for a kids meal. The only complaint is the smelt was very fishy tasting and had large bones. It was big portion, but the smelt were a bigger size too, making the taste not the best at all. We didn’t complain though because everything else was great.

Source: Google

Craig Mocello

★ 2

Just as the world is discovering the danger of PFAS, thus resturaunt axes the glass coffee cups for plastic.

Source: Google

Jeff Becker

★ 5

staff is very friendly and they have great food.

Source: Google

Sean Smith

★ 5

Decided to skip Breakfast Bear this trip and try out somewhere new. Honestly we may have enjoyed this breakfast even more. Very old school vibe, but great food, and great service. We will definitely be back when we’re around the area.

Source: Google

loralee

★ 5

Just what we were looking for, a nice place for breakfast. Love these local places, great hometown feel and good food.

Source: Google

T A

★ 4

Nice place. Good food, nice people.
Good pie.

Source: Google

Hilary McLovin

★ 4

It's alright food in large portions and it's pretty reasonable but nothing to distinguish it.

Source: Google

Todd Johnson

★ 5

Wonderful 1st time at the Blue Willow restaurant. The omelette was hot & delicious! The hostess was very attentive & friendly. A must Go To if in the Wausau area for Breakfast open at 6am! 🙂

Source: Google

Lisa Landrath

★ 5

Ed and his Staff are Wonderful

Source: Google

Windy-Marie LOVEWHEREYOULIVEMENOMINEEMI

★ 5

Absolutely a wonderful place!

Source: Google

Alesha “Blackhawk”

★ 5

Food here is delicious. I love there fresh strawberry lemonade. There blt club Is scrumptious.

Source: Google

Christina Ferris

★ 5

Source: Google

Robert Anderson

★ 3

Source: Google

Britt Pospichal

★ 5

Source: Google

James Groleau

★ 5

This family dinner is an awesome gem. Its humble exterior belies the treasure inside. The service was warm and friendly. The food was brilliant and generous portions. My family and I will come back often. Be sure to give this place a try.

Source: Google

Teresa Judd

★ 4

Source: Google

Tracey Belgum

★ 5

Was a great morning with the family! The good was excellent and such large portions and as always the service was excellent!

Source: Google

Lisa Zoborowski

★ 5

I did to go order. It came out fast. The waitress and owner was nice.

Source: Google

Melissa Wieland

★ 5

Source: Google

Steve Retzki

★ 5

Source: Google

Ronnie Golden

★ 5

Source: Google

AJM

★ 5

Source: Google

Lalita ลลิตา

★ 5

stopped by today and everything was super good! even though it was kinda crowded. we got seated right away, and within seconds we already had coffee and water on the table. our waitress was super friendly and quick. she said the food wouldn’t take long and she wasn’t kidding. everything came out in like 10 minutes, plus more coffee!!

Source: Google

Maddie Mo

★ 5

Went with friends this morning, got seated right away, server took our orders and within less than 10 minutes 3-4 entrees were placed in front of us, the food is so good, such big portions, and the staff are all super helpful and fast!! Definitely going back again, anyone who’s looking to come here do it, it’s amazing

Source: Google

The Mediocre Warrior

★ 5

Awesome staff, amazing food

Source: Google

Josh Krause

★ 4

Standard diner afair. Huge selection of food at a pretty good price. Not going to wow your socks off, but most definitely a solid choice for some eats.

Source: Google

Linda Simonis

★ 5

Source: Google

mike mundschau

★ 5

Do you like good food, coffee, and reasonable prices? Then blue willow is for you. Best breakfast place in wausau hands down. My usual order is the country fried steak with over easy eggs, hashbrowns, and pancakes with strawberries, whipped cream, and sprinkles. Perfect every time

Source: Google

Belen Sandoval

★ 5

I guess I could consider myself a local, Blue willow is my GO TO when I think of breakfast, they serve everything I like for a "Breakfast"... And dinner ... Thank you to all the amazing Staff and Owner.

Source: Google

Linda Graveen

★ 3

My husband’s and daughter’s meals were good. Reasonably priced and good portions . Mine on the other hand was not good. I had the chicken dinner special. The chicken was outstanding, perfectly done. The dressing under the chicken was also very good. Unfortunately, they doused the whole thing in a ton of really bad gravy, so much that it went over the edge of the plate. It ruined my dinner. I scraped off as much as I could, so I could at least have something to eat, but that horrible taste was still there.

Source: Google

Joe Bianco

★ 5

What a find! Great food with an extensive menu. Awesome service.

Source: Google

Hannah Bloedorn

★ 5

Angelina is my favorite server! She is such a treat!

Source: Google

Red Volzka

★ 4

Source: Google

Qiana Ehrensperger

★ 5

Source: Google

David Bhend

★ 5

Source: Google

Matthew Hagen

★ 5

Source: Google

n0stal6ic

★ 5

Insane menu. So much food to pick from. Looking for food? This is the place. Amazing waitresses and servers. Delicious food. Super happy, thank you!

Source: Google

Kelly Selby

★ 5

Source: Google

Elizabeth Roman Bailon

★ 5

Source: Google

Allison Burns

★ 5

We love it here!

Source: Google

Tony Sirico

★ 5

Very fast service food came out of the kitchen quick was cooked thoroughly to perfection

Source: Google

Lisa Schwechel

★ 5

Source: Google

Ryker

★ 4

Source: Google

Timothy bishop

★ 5

Source: Google

Jennica Roberts

★ 3

Food was good service was good but in my village carema frappuccino there was chicken noodles in it again the coffee was very bad don't get anything with caffeine in it for here

Source: Google

Jeanette Kramer

★ 5

Source: Google

Dameon Becerra

★ 5

Source: Google

William Gau

★ 5

This place is the perfect cafe restaurant. The only reason it gets a 4 star for atmosphere is actually not a bad thing. It's just so busy because it's straight up that amazing. Local quality here. ***** other because all times rock.

Source: Google

Elizabeth Whipps Whipps

★ 4

Source: Google

michelle fohr

★ 5

Source: Google

Kathy Adam

★ 4

Hot turkey sandwich was great,my son lives in Wausau and eats here, I live 2 hrs away and found the turkey was the best I had in a long time,comming back again and will eat here,waitress was nice but had to keep asking for something that wasn't brought the first time

Source: Google

Joseph Thorp

★ 5

The food here is awesome

Source: Google

rora !!

★ 5

their crepes are awesome :)

Source: Google

Thomas Schultz

★ 5

Source: Google

Jayden Gary

★ 5

Best food in Wausau area I love it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Google

Zara Lobner

★ 5

I love their blueberry pie and Oreo shakes! They also let me and my friend stay past closing time to enjoy it! Will be back sometime hopefully.

Source: Google

Ethan Reed

★ 5

I came on Sunday morning and the building was filled with customers seated quite densely. Mask requirements would be helpful. I got the Blue Willow special which came with eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, hash brown, and toast. It was delicious and produced very quickly.

Source: Google

Jack Woodson

★ 5

Source: Google

Russell Wiegand

★ 5

Source: Google

Marc G

★ 5

This place rocks and gluten free is very well done. Celiac friendly. Highly recommended. So happy to have found this gem.

Source: Google

pumaa malueg

★ 5

The food is always fast and delicious get the cheese curds! The fried pickles are good too 😁

Source: Google

Renee Daniels

★ 5

Source: Google

Aaron Kemp

★ 1

I was eating there last week and the waitress was listening to me and my wife’s conversation and did not get the information right and told my ant I was talking about her and it was not true so Becarefull what your talking around them or saying anything and the owner keeps avoiding me and refusing to call me back very disrespectful

Source: Google

alan mason

★ 5

Source: Google

Skyla Brice

★ 4

Loved the food but the mexican waiter overfilled my cup with coffee

Source: Google

Nydehlia Karlen

★ 5

Source: Google

Jim Ortiz

★ 5

Great food, lots of it. Had a big group and the service was excellent.

Source: Google

Amy Kelly

★ 5

Source: Google

Heather O'Donnell

★ 4

Source: Google

Josh Taft

★ 5

Source: Google

Dayman

★ 3

Foods alright, atmosphere is great.

No veteran discounts, and no veteran specials on veterans day. I'm thinking this business cares very little about people that served, let alone protect this country.

Shameful and embarrassing!!!

Source: Google

Chad Wincentsen

★ 5

Fantastic breakfast every time!

Source: Google

Calvin Frahm Jr

★ 3

Source: Google

Marney Richling

★ 3

Food is ok. A large glass of chocolate milk was $3.50! Wow! I know prices are up, but that's a little much.

Source: Google

Ruben Gonzalez

★ 5

Great food. Family atmosphere.

Source: Google

Prima Chadwick

★ 3

I did not enjoy my lunch last Friday Oct.25th, the salmon seems like it was just warm in the microwave and the clam chowder lots of potatoes hardly no clams and thickened with corn starch.

Source: Google

joshua Nodine

★ 5

You get large portion servings, awesome food, not overly crowded

Source: Google

Jane

★ 5

Love the food

Source: Google

Tim Taylor

★ 5

I had the gyro and it was very good. It was very busy but we got a table quickly and the staff was friendly and took good care of us.

Source: Google

Jana Taylor

★ 5

Huge portions, diverse menu selections...something for everyone. Good prices. Was super busy at noon on Sunday yet, service was quick and attentive.

Source: Google

Wil Judd

★ 5

Source: Google

Kevin Juedes

★ 5

Source: Google

Hope Sigmund

★ 4

Source: Google

Lily Hawk

★ 5

Source: Google

Josh Anderson

★ 5

Quick food good service. And a smile that helped the atmosphere

Source: Google

Gary Statz

★ 5

Great cafe for breakfast. Normally very busy for breakfast but they still serve your food in a reasonable amount of time.

Source: Google

Marc Ericson

★ 5

Source: Google

Corrine Kuchta

★ 5

The food is homemade and plenty of it! They have a variety of pies that you can purchase a slice. We take a piece to go. Breakfast is served all day and they have daily and senior specials. We have stopped 3yrs on our way to Spider Lake. The prices are reasonable. The staff is always friendly and go above and beyond. GREAT PLACE!!

Source: Google

Michael Klitzka

★ 5

Everything was great

Source: Google

Brooke S

★ 5

Great place!

Source: Google

Linda Silva

★ 5

Great place to eat great service and not to expencive

Source: Google

Wayne D. Radtke

★ 2

An average place to eat if you like watery instant potatoes dried hard stuffing and dried out corn on the cob. Place has gone down hill for food

Source: Google

Lynelle Sampo

★ 4

Source: Google

Ryan Gumz

★ 5

Source: Google

Anita Norton-Heil

★ 3

Waited almost an hour, as we watched two big groups come in after we were seated and ordered. They received their salads, soups and then their meals before we got our appetizer. Didn't even received our soda until our meal came and the two groups were done eating. Won't be back, you showed us what you think of our money and time!

Source: Google

Nurfeta Pandzic

★ 5

Cozy compfy

Source: Google

Martin Wieloch

★ 5

Will be going back for sure!!

Source: Google

Dwayne Dachel (DachelFamily)

★ 5

Source: Google

Alexcalan Calan

★ 5

Source: Google

Linda Sonnentag

★ 1

Friend got charged for price of a coffee, when they didn't order coffee. She ordered just plain hot water, not to add anything to it, just because that's how they prefer it. Last visit a couple months ago, there was no charge. This time they charged her the price of coffee. The guy at the register said because it was heated, and she used a coffee cup for it, that's what she had to pay🙄 There were 2 other coffee cups on our table that we didn't use, so WTH reasoning is that. Never going back. Ridiculous to charge $2.50 for a cup of hot water.

Source: Google

Danielle Gillespie

★ 4

Great fresh food and excellent service

Source: Google

Suzanne Wirth

★ 5

Ordered a burger, and it was heavenly. The cream of broccoli soup needed something...maybe a little salt. I did enjoy the fresh broccoli in it. I would eat there again. Great, friendly service. Reasonable pricing, large servings.

Source: Google

Jeb

★ 5

Source: Google

Rick Irwin

★ 4

Source: Google

Chris Draper

★ 5

Always a great spot for real meals!

Source: Google

Christina Grund

★ 5

Our favorite breakfast in town 😊

Source: Google

Jon Gilbertson

★ 5

Great staff and an excellent diner breakfast.

Source: Google

Greta Martens

★ 4

Source: Google

Sarah

★ 5

Good food, great staff

Source: Google

Jerry Kittel

★ 4

Source: Google

John Boustani

★ 5

The service here is fantastic! The staff is very friendly and works together as a team to help every customer, no matter which table they're at.

Source: Google

Peter Pearson

★ 5

Source: Google

Bob Ohm

★ 5

Source: Google

Sandra Kordiyak

★ 5

Source: Google

Kris Freeman

★ 5

Source: Google

Violet Christian

★ 5

Source: Google

Rick Langbecker

★ 4

Stopped here with a group of 6 for dinner. Food was OK, but breakfast is certainly their sweet spot.

Source: Google

Dee Son

★ 5

I love coming to Blue Willow when I want a delicious, filling meal that won't break the bank! This is the place the locals go & is one of our hidden gems here in Wausau. The atmosphere is so warm & friendly that you feel that you are amongst friends anytime you stop in. The waitresses are always attentive & do not pressure you to make up your mind quickly or attempt to upsell you on more expensive meals. The portions are extremely generous & you will not leave hungry! They also have delicious pies to enjoy there or to take home. I highly recommend the berry bliss crepes and the lemon supreme pie.

Source: Google

Scott “Hilltop Handyman” Stroik

★ 5

Source: Google

Mai Lee Ly

★ 4

Source: Google

J Kunze

★ 5

I've been complaining here for years. Why I haven't reviewed till know, I don't know. This restaurant is managed the way all restaurants should be managed. Great food and service. Restaurant, especially the bathrooms are kept clean! Good job Willow.

Source: Google

Stephanie Rudnicki

★ 5

Awesome family restaurant. Place was bumpin' on a Sunday morning so you know it's a local favorite. Food was delicious with great service to boot!

Source: Google

Goober Gambino

★ 2

Source: Google

Charlie Morales

★ 4

Older crowd of people but good food and good waitress

Source: Google

Chester Bembenek

★ 5

Source: Google

Jared Wold

★ 5

Pleasant little breakfast spot. The portions were generous for the price. Service was speedy.

Source: Google

Greg Toro

★ 5

The food was fantastic and Vicky was our waitress and a very good one! The three of us had the daily special and it was great! It was our first visit but definitely not our last! We came over from Medford WI.and will be back on our next trip over.

Source: Google

Kevin

★ 1

This place feels like a big, fuzzy, warm scam. Everyone gives glowing reviews, but if they checked their receipts, they might not be so happy. I was there, ordered some food, and the total was $7 over what was on my bill. The manager, or whoever the elderly host is, checked me out and asked if I wanted to leave a tip. I told him no three times, stating I left a tip on the table. When I came back in asking why I was charged so much, he chalked it up to "because you paid with a card and there's a 3% charge." Okay, how does that make any sense? Even with a 3% charge and 5.5% sales tax, it should have been 8.5% total, meaning my bill should have been around $28.21, since the base charge was around $26. So, if it came up to $33 something, it means he charged me 28.5%: 3% for the credit card service fee, 5.5% for sales tax, and a 20% tip. How many people, especially elderly ones, have probably swiped their card at this establishment and been ripped off because they weren't paying attention? And if they get caught, they just chalk it up to "Oh sorry, I accidentally hit the tip button."What they're doing is criminal and should be investigated.

Source: Google

Barb Merck

★ 5

Great family restaurant, great food, fun place to go.

Source: Google

ash ann

★ 5

The French Toast tastes amazing

Source: Google

Ryan W

★ 4

Great diner on the north side of town. Little dated but so many great diners are. Adds to the charm. Pies are incredible!

Source: Google

Marilou Blake

★ 5

Friendly and cozy place . Great food. Excellent service.

Source: Google

Mark Elmore

★ 5

Source: Google

Irene Mydy

★ 4

I liked it because our waitress kidded around with us.
The syrup bottles are sticky, though.
Thank you.

Source: Google

Lynette Arnhart

★ 4

Met a friend for lunch. Typical diner, satisfactory food at a reasonable price with a great staff. Fast, efficient, and friendly.

Source: Google

Leah Jenkins

★ 5

Absolutely delicious food!! Very fast pace restaurant, we got sat quickly and got our food in great timing even on a busy Easter Sunday!!! Their freshly juiced orange juice was 10/10! I got the eggs Benedict and was not disappointed at all (I consider myself a connoisseur)🫠😆
My husband got the corned beef hash and it was really really tasty! Huge portions and great prices, we will be back!

Source: Google

Daniel

★ 5

Source: Google

Tim Collman

★ 5

Source: Google

Joseph Bartoszek

★ 5

We love blue willow. It has a lot of history with my wife's family and that history was shared with me. Now we try to get up here once a month or so

Source: Google

Adriene Stensberg

★ 5

Source: Google

Linda Miskanis

★ 5

The Waitress was Wonderful we Loved every bite of our Delicious meal today ❤️ we will definitely be back.

Source: Google

David Schulz

★ 5

Source: Google

Angela Young-Colburn

★ 5

Source: Google

KValC

★ 5

You absolutely get your moneys worth from this place. The food is amazing and the staff is just as great! If I lived closer to this place I would come everyday!

Source: Google

Brittani Kasper

★ 5

Great service, everyone was super friendly. We went there for breakfast and the food was awesome. We got the breakfast skillet, and crepes.

Source: Google

Collin Dederich

★ 4

Awesome spot, wish they had a breakfast burger though!

Source: Google

Dennis E

★ 5

Source: Google

Nancy Prigge

★ 5

Source: Google

Mark Schultz

★ 5

Source: Google

Tasha Hoople

★ 5

The food is absolutely the best in the area! The staff are all very polite and pleasant and the owner actually helps with everything and talks with everyone!! Amazing people, environment and food!!!

Source: Google

Tessa Howard

★ 5

Great place all around great food great people. The owner is amazing!

Source: Google

Cynthia K Krejci

★ 5

Wonderful friendly people and delicious food 😋

Source: Google

Luke Antoniewicz

★ 4

Awesome food and service! Along with homemade pies!

Source: Google

Chris Stoerzer

★ 5

Source: Google

Daniel Battaglia

★ 5

Excellent friendly service and the food was terrific!

Source: Google

Gene Wadzinski

★ 5

Always have very good food at reasonable price

Source: Google

tina beranek

★ 5

Fast service with quality customer service every time
Never had a bad meal in the 5 years iv been eating there.
Lol

Source: Google

Michael Russ

★ 5

one of my few go to sit down places to eat! LOVE the bacon cheese burger

Source: Google

Dave Brogli

★ 5

Great food. Good atmosphere. A favorite for at home cooking

Source: Google

Kari Nuszkiewicz

★ 5

Source: Google

L S

★ 5

Source: Google

Ichimichael

★ 4

It's good. It's mom & pop style. It was 13.00 for the house omelet.

Source: Google

John Heuer

★ 4

Source: Google

Miguel Tome

★ 5

Source: Google

Josh Prochnow

★ 5

Source: Google

S Twitch

★ 4

Food is good, but we ordered sweet potato fries with Philly wrap and server didn't write it down. Also ordered Berry Bliss pancakes and must have been cooked with Philly wrap because there was a mushroom in the pancake as well as crunchy stuff from the grill. Good atmosphere and lots of locals love it. But for us, it's one and done.

Source: Google

Bonnie Jean Bratland

★ 5

Source: Google

Julio Reyes tome

★ 5

Source: Google

Lindsey Rader

★ 5

Source: Google

Jill Kristof

★ 5

Source: Google

Aaron Hoffman

★ 5

Very good food and prices

Source: Google