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Time, dedication, and darn good eats! ERA CAFE is excited to bring our warm hospitality, delicious menu, and signature flavors to our newest location in Waunakee! Whether you're stopping in for your morning coffee, enjoying a leisurely brunch, or grabbing a bite with friends, we're here to serve up fresh, high-quality ingredients in a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
We are a locally owned family restaurant, and in fact, family is in our name! Era is the name of our daughter, and we invite you to our table.
Serving breakfast and lunch!
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Patti Crawmer
★ 5
I had biscuits and gravy and it was amazing. Sat down right away but we told our waitress we needed more coffee but it took her about 15 minutes to come back with the pot. She was very busy and felt bad about not getting our coffee and took a long time to get our checks. She was very busy. You have runners to bring food out but not a runner for coffee. When the boss is standing around not doing anything why isn't he filling up people's coffee. But every else was great.
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Mary Klosterman
★ 4
Food was fantastic. I ordered pick up and the food was ready when I arrived but missing the to go beverages. The young hostess appeared overwhelmed with managing the long line of incoming guests, payments for guests leaving, and to go orders. Highly encourage rethinking this structure or getting her some help.
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liam Hospodarz
★ 1
Spoken with manager about problem with a dish and possible solution, he like idea and suggested I order it that way next time. When I did and explained it to waitress twice, they didn't do it, when I approach same manager and explained what happen he said oh and walked away. The food is very good, but very pricey. I doubt I will be returning
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Jennifer Schultz
★ 3
Great atmosphere! Good service. Food is in question. Skillet, plain pancake, crepes were all pretty good in taste and presentation. Eggs Benedict eggs were served undercooked, but, redone satisfactorily. The Berry blast French toast was also good tho it lacked any kind of berry “blast.” Enter the blueberry cheesecake pancakes. Extremely disappointing! The picture shows the advertised Bb Cc pancakes vs what was actually served. The taste was about as good as it looks — not good. All in all, we are in 0 hurry to go back.
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Alfonzo Mendoza
★ 5
Buen lugar,le encanto a mi familia
Reconocimiento a los cocineros porque toda la comida está buenísima
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mary jand
★ 5
Food was excellent, menu diverse, generous portions, friendly and knowledgeable staff who provide excellent service, restaurant is very clean. Kid friendly and handicapped assessable . They do charge 3% credit card fee so bring cash if you don’t support giving money to credit card companies. Cash station also available onsite, but I imagine they charge higher fees than the 3% on your bill , but I didn’t use so can’t confirm.
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Laurel Reedy
★ 5
Nice, clean space with great food and comfortable seating.
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George Kulczewski
★ 5
Breakfast was great! The pancake is the best I've had too. My wife loved her omelet so that will be her go to item in future visits.
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Stephani Selvik
★ 5
Tried this place for the first time. I got breakfast and it was 10/10. I will be going back!
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Hugo
★ 5
Really nice place to eat, talk and spent some time.
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Tim Frye
★ 5
Great food!
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Teresa Nguyen
★ 5
Loved our brunch at Era! Brought a group of seniors up here & everyone raved about it. 😊👏🏼👏🏼 We will be returning! Thank you, Era staff!
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Emily
★ 5
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Scott Pulvermacher
★ 5
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Alexa Olson
★ 3
The food was good but not very hot. I got the wrong potatoes and was told I would get the correct ones and they never came. The server only stoped by one time. Overall not impressed with the service.
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Robert Kruchten
★ 5
Nella is a great server!!
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Shawn Shoen
★ 5
Cafe fare elevated to a dining experience! Great food, great service, friendly attentive staff!
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Nelson Mankey
★ 5
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Kimberly Dibble
★ 5
Love coming here! Always good food and good service
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Dori Z
★ 5
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Aria Hu
★ 5
Amazing food, nice portion, and the place is beautiful.
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Josh S
★ 5
Top tier breakfast, it might be my new favorite classy breakfast spot in the Madison area.
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Jerry Kelsey
★ 5
Nayeli was fantastic and so much fun. First time here. Great place, loved EVERYTHING about it!
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Jim Sheldon
★ 5
Great brunch! Huge menu. We'll be back.
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bob zeman
★ 5
Its a must stop if you love good food with great service in a welcoming environment! Just a fun menu prepaired really well!
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Private_Joke (Stretch)
★ 4
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Kane Wong
★ 5
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Jonathan Bruno
★ 5
Food was great it made up for the long wait for the food but other than that it was very nice
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DeathofBelief
★ 5
The atmosphere is great! It kinda feels like a very high-end place but also has a very homey feel. The food was great. The potatoes in my meatlovers skillet were some of the best I've had since starting my Saturday breakfast trips! The fruit on the French toast was massive compared to most places I've been to. Plus they put different garnishes on each dish.
Our waitress was very delightful. She eagerly waited in us and answered what questions the other person who joined me asked. Plus after we were done, she was very friendly and talkative. Her name was Evelyn.
All in all, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants a good breakfast and an amazing atmosphere. I plan on going again sometime!
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Tom Borchardt
★ 5
A nice addition to the Waunakee area. Spacious and airy dining room and bar area. We had an omelet and a skillet breakfast, both were hot and tasty. Service was friendly and attentive.
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Chase Knoflicek
★ 5
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Andrew Mosel
★ 5
The best food in Waunakee, easily.
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Marlene Meier
★ 5
One of the best mushroom swiss burgers I’ve ever had. The fruit, instead of french fries, was very fresh and flavorful. My only negative is that it’s very noisy. But that wouldn’t stop me from eating there again.
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Bonny Koffler
★ 5
Excellent food, great food and a lovely atmosphere!
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Erika Horstmann
★ 5
We love Era Cafe! The crepes are amazing! The kids love coming here. Large breakfast selection. Delicious meals and great atmosphere.
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Katie Wengel
★ 5
EXCELLENT!!! Food was amazing, staff was so kind and friendly and the atmosphere was really fun. Definitely recommend! Fun gem in Waunakee!
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Kristin Foree
★ 4
Great food, very nice staff, just pricey
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Matthew Goplin
★ 5
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Lori Ochalek
★ 5
Quinoa was delicious and the prime rib sandwich au jus was excellent; could not resist the crispy onion rings! Emily our server was super friendly and attentive! Will definitely come back- so much on the menu ❤️
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Courtney Killary
★ 5
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Kate F
★ 5
Cute and modern, wide menu
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Sam Stritzel
★ 5
Place is perfect. Anyone who leaves this place a bad review has impossible standards.
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Naim V.
★ 5
Great Cafe!
Delicious breakfast cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend visiting this spot.
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Mark Prahl
★ 5
Great place! Food was excellent with “responsible sized” portions.
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Katherine Napralla
★ 2
Dining area had food all over the floor while employees appeared to be sitting on their phones. Has a lot of potential.
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Sin
★ 5
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John Hyland
★ 5
Our second visit and there will be many more!
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Rob Bossingham
★ 5
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Andy
★ 5
Era Cafe is the restaurant we’ve been waiting for in Waunakee! Delicious brunch and lunch food that both the adults and kids love, and good variety from sweet to savory. A lot of the dishes are creative versions of classics. It also seems to hit the perfect combo of good quality and reasonable prices.
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Beau Bellmore
★ 5
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Amanda F
★ 5
First time coming here. Staff was very friendly. Asked for food recommendations and they did not disappoint. Would highly recommend coming here.
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Ruth Kocvara
★ 5
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Steve L
★ 5
Just go here. But also, please don’t go here - because it’s going to eventually get too busy to get a table. 😂
We got seated right away on a Tuesday morning. Comfy and spacious booth. Waters were delivered and we browsed the menu… I wanted to order one of everything.
Coffee was outstanding. I had a cold brew and my girlfriend had a macchiato - both were superb.
Million dollar bacon was perfectly crispy and seasoned. Maple syrup was a perfect compliment.
Avocado toast was out of this world. Absolutely elite-tier. The eggs were plentiful, the toast was perfect and it had featured a nice hint of butter under all of the flavors.
The beef sausage and eggs was insanely huge - easily shared by two people. The eggs were buttery and fluffy - perfectly cooked. The sausages were brisket based, smoky and so flavorful. Breakfast potatoes were crispy yet fluffy inside and the toast was to die for.
Service was always perfectly timed, friendly and professional.
Perfection. Change nothing.
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Julie Webb
★ 5
What a delightful surprise! The food was delicious, made from quality ingredients. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the staff friendly and efficient. Will be back soon and often!
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Travis Ludy
★ 5
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Patrick Schaefer
★ 5
Server Kendall was very attentive, gave great suggestions, and is knowledgeable with the menu. Met the owner Leu as she stopped by table to thank us for stopping. Both the food and service were top notch. I definitely recommend and will stop again.
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Morgan Paige
★ 5
Amazing service and friendly staff
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Jenna Toy
★ 5
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Bob & Lisa Clason
★ 5
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Ben Hale
★ 5
Best staff, food and drink! Can’t recommend highly enough, always a great time no matter the occasion.
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Emmi Wagner
★ 5
Very cute inside and food was great for a really decent price!
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Shannon Demrow
★ 5
First time coming and we were not disappointed. Cute place, lots of food choices. The food was simply amazing.
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Lindi
★ 5
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Josh Rose
★ 5
The waitress, Lili, was wonderful and very attentive.
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Dabrielle Barry
★ 5
Lili was a fantastic waitress! Food was delicious and we will be back for sure again!
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Dan Barry
★ 5
Lili was an amazing server and heightened our experience.
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Troy Bilderback
★ 5
Brooke is amazing, she’s always smiling and has great energy.
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Katie Laird
★ 5
Loved everything about our experience. Our sever was awesome and the food was fantastic. The atmosphere was so cute and well done. The iced shaken espresso was great! The banana split french toast was beyond amazing and the presentation was a beautiful surprise!
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James Hansen
★ 5
I had an Americano and it was the best thing I had ever tasted in my life.
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mary roelke
★ 5
This was my first time at Era Cafe but will definitely not be my last. I had the bacon chicken ranch wrap & it was delicious. The fries are very good too. So much food had to take 1/2 of wrap home.
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PMK
★ 5
The Monte Cristo was a great
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Beth Schuster
★ 5
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Lance Ratze
★ 5
Not only is the aesthetic at Era Café incredibly pleasing and cozy, but the food presentation is top-notch! My wife absolutely loved the Berry Bliss pancakes. As someone with celiac disease, I was so impressed with the gluten-free options available. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make sure my meal was safe and delicious. The attention to detail in both service and food made for an outstanding experience. Highly recommend for anyone—especially if you need a gluten-free spot that doesn’t compromise on quality!
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Lauren Neumann
★ 5
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Megan Bower
★ 4
Outstanding restaurant! Food was AMAZING, the atmosphere was beautiful & so cozy. Unfortunately, our server was not very attentive. Did not check on us but checked on tables around us multiple times, had to wave her down for drink refills, sat and waited for her to take our payment for 10 minutes before she let us know we could pay on our way out. We will DEFINITELY back!!
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Nicole Zumstein
★ 5
Everything about this place was great, and the best service in town!
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Tony K
★ 5
The food was amazing. ...my wife ordered the countrty skillet and 1 pancake and cound not even finish her pancake. So much food amd the price was amazing considering we have eaten out and paid more and got less
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Ally Figiel
★ 5
I randomly stumbled into this place with my 6 year old daughter and decided to give it a try. The vibe is SO CUTE and we were pleasantly surprised! We both got pancakes for dinner (because why not) and they were delicious. They had a nicely folded kid’s menu with some activities. Our server was lovely and very timely. The place was very clean and cute (including the bathrooms!) and we had a lovely time! Pancakes were 👌. We will definitely be back!!
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Nicole Summers
★ 5
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Meghan Champion
★ 5
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Lequeta Bicknell
★ 5
Woodruff location this afternoon, as always excellent service and food!
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Sandie
★ 5
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Kurt Wise
★ 5
No negatives here!
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Alycia Riehl
★ 5
This place has so many great options for brunch and fun coffee drinks. I've been here a few times and have gotten something different everytime, haven't been disappointed yet!
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Mary Madison
★ 5
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Pat Schorr
★ 5
An amazing experience! The staff, atmosphere, and food were all incredible. Elegance coupled with Wisconsin hospitality. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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Wil Wells
★ 3
I've been here twice, mainly because it's close to home. Unfortunately, there are a few recurring issues that really hold this place back.
The service isn’t rude—but it’s clearly inexperienced. Servers often stand around near the kitchen, chatting instead of checking on tables. Both times, I went through an entire meal without receiving my water or drinks. No check-ins, no follow-ups, and once you’ve finished eating, you’ll be sitting for another 10 minutes just waiting for the check. It’s clear the staff needs proper training. This level of service drags the whole experience down.
The food itself is actually quite good—solid all around. But good food only goes so far when the service consistently underdelivers.
Another major issue: the noise. If you're sensitive to loud environments, this is not the place. It’s packed with families and young kids every time I’ve been here. The volume gets out of hand quickly—it honestly feels more like having breakfast at Chuck E. Cheese than a relaxing café.
What could be a charming breakfast spot instead feels chaotic. I won’t be returning, despite the food being worth a second visit.
If they could properly train the staff, implement some noise-dampening measures, and maybe create separate zones for families and quieter diners, this place could really shine. But right now, it’s missing the mark.
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Traci Niesen
★ 4
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Alexander Lennon
★ 5
One of the best places for breakfast, brunch, early dinner. It's all good! Everything is so fresh. The espresso (doppio) is superb. My favorite place to take my sweetheart in Waunakee.
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Linda Sanders
★ 5
Era has an amazing breakfast menu. It was so hard to choose. I finally settled on Brioche french toast with fresh berries and was not disappointed. The presentation made it almost too lovely to eat 😀 Service was outstanding as well. I will definitely be back.
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Megan McQueen
★ 5
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Heather Sauer
★ 4
My husband and I came here with friends of ours for brunch today. The ambiance is so nice!! My husband got the mimosa flight and Nashville hot chicken and waffles. I got the Birria grilled cheese. He said his waffles were not spicy at all, tasted like regular chicken tenders. So was a bit bland. My Birria grilled cheese was pretty good, but much smaller than I expected. The fries were good, I would compare them to McDonald’s (not in a bad way) but a little less grease.
Overall, what we ordered was just okay, I probably wouldn’t order again.
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Alan Neumann
★ 5
Beautiful, great tasting plates!
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Praveen Joseph
★ 5
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Ann-Marie Schmidt
★ 5
I've been here 2 times in the past week, the food is amazing, every staff member is nice, and it's a super cute little place. a good breakfast can be hard to find, everything my husband and I've had has been killer. the breakfast burrito, omelets, avocado toast, pancakes, french toast- I have absolutely not been disappointed 😊
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Lauren Dittmann
★ 5
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Stephanie Rudnicki
★ 5
You should stop here and eat breakfast. Service was top notch, and friendly. Super clean place and its very wide open, so I appreciate the space and air. I got the Truffle Barrata Avocado Toast and side of mixed berries. Delicous and fresh. Coffee was the "good coffee."
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Erik Cushman
★ 5
We have really enjoyed our breakfast for dinner nights! The dining area is clean and inviting; service is friendly and prompt; food is excellent; and the prices are very reasonable. Dine here and you will be supporting a family owned and operated business.
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Jenn
★ 5
What a beautiful place. Came here for Father’s Day and it did not disappoint!! Food was amazing and our server was so wonderful and friendly! Definitely can’t wait to go back and recommend to everyone. Had the Banana Bread French Toast and OMG!! Nothing like it. Fantastic!
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Holland Hogden
★ 5
Breakfast was amazing! I recommend the banana split french toast (see photo). Super cute decor. There are so many other things on the menu I want to try so I’ll definitely be back!
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Anna McWhirter
★ 5
So yummy! The menu had so many good options and we will definitely be back to try more.
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Larry Westby
★ 2
The food was very good. However, the wait was long (50 minutes), waitstaff was inattentive, and the noise level in the restaurant was unbearable. I left with a pounding headache.
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Roméo Blanc
★ 1
Absolutely abysmal service. The food was average and not in a million years good enough to justify waiting that long just to then be neglected by our waitress, having our food forgotten, and then served cold. Everything that could have gone wrong did. I will never come back again, and I cannot recommend you give them a try.
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Geoffrey Herman
★ 4
Decor is good, our sevrer was top notch, I’ll definitely try them again. A good friend spoke highly of Era. My only issue is both of my dishes were lukewarm at best. Food doesn’t taste as good when it’s not served piping hot.
The lesson I walked away with is to inform my server the importance of food being delivered while it’s hot, and should I receive it lukewarm I need to immediately sends it back.
The menu at Era is fresh and exciting. That is what will pull me back there.
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Ardian Jashari
★ 5
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Jan Eastman
★ 5
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Tim D
★ 5
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Nathan Conrad
★ 5
This is a fantastic find, what service! The food and drinks are exceptional.
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Cathy Springer
★ 5
So delicious!😋 of course I loved the flower, great touch! Cannot wait to go back the next time we’re driving through!
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Alexis Hoffman
★ 5
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Brady Mulroy
★ 5
We were already huge fans of the location by Wausau and we're extremely excited that they are here in our new home in Waunakee! They have amazing food and they have a great aesthetic! We've gone many times and will go many more!
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John Ribar
★ 5
Great food. Wonderful people. I’d go back in a heartbeat!
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Lee Moore
★ 4
Very good food and friendly service that was a little slow in taking the order and getting the food out.
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JANELLE PETERSON
★ 4
First time here a few weeks ago. Food was good ...server was really nice and did a great job. My only complaint was I ordered a rum and coke cocktail and was charged $10.00 . Was this a mistake???? Very high price...Stopped into Buck and Honeys afterwards and their price for the same cocktail was only $7.00 which is average for the area . Too expensive to have cocktails here , will go elsewhere next time. Sorry! JP
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Bridget Jane
★ 4
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Barbara Montoya
★ 5
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Vickie Marcott
★ 5
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Michelle Black
★ 5
This was our first time to ERA. We thoroughly enjoyed it. We celebrated a birthday with delicious waffles and chicken, kinder crepes, omelette, meaty Skillet, and strawberry cheese tres leches pancakes. Our server was friendly and helpful
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Heather Li
★ 5
After an active morning, my husband and I stopped by Era Cafe for brunch. This was our first dining experience in Waunakee and we were both very impressed. The vibe of Era Cafe is modern and chic but homey. I was a big fan of their decor and design. And the food was even better! I ordered the blueberry cheesecake pancakes with a side of breakfast potatoes. The serving size was very generous, and whoever came up with blueberry cheese pancakes is a genius. My husband got the country fried steak. He was very pleased with his meal and blown away by how much food you get for such a fair price. Everything was so delicious. I have a feeling we will visit again the next time we want a tasty brunch!
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Colton Mefford
★ 5
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Jim Christensen
★ 5
Amazing!!! With the place packed they seated us quickly and Julia was a true professional while negotiating a really busy brunch crowd!! The Crem Brûlée French Toast was incredible!! The omelette was perfectly prepared with a taste of every ingredient in every bite!! Coffee was yummy!! Don’t hesitate to go!! Everyone will be happy!! Did I mention how great Julia was??
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Kevin Viney
★ 5
I was there today with friends for lunch. I had the Nashville chicken. Perfect sandwich. My one friend had the Rueben and couldn’t finish it. I took the other half home and re-heated it in an air fryer. It was awesome. And I work in an Irish Pub. Other friend had waffles or something like that. It was so beautifully presented I took a photo and stared at her while she ate it. That’s my next choice. I would recommend ERA in Waunakee for sure. I don’t care about disgruntled ex employees. Our server was pleasant and efficient. That why I go out to eat. Cheers
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Rita Acker-Voss
★ 5
We came Easter morning, had a delicious breakfast. Nice atmosphere fast service will definitely come back again.!! ⭐️⭐️🥲🥲
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Jackie Roembke
★ 5
Good food and the service was fast, efficient and friendly. We will be back soon.
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Nick Osen
★ 5
First time at Era this week, and I couldn’t be more impressed, especially with the staff!! Looking forward to being back
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Miriah
★ 5
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Jon Bastien
★ 5
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Emily McGaver
★ 4
Great new place! It is on the pricey side but the food has been good and comes out very quickly. They make a mean iced mocha and have a great menu selection.
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Barbara Evans
★ 5
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Visar Adili
★ 5
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Austin D
★ 5
Breakfast beignets were delicious
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Donald Coyier
★ 5
I was in Waunakee for a basketball tournament. We went to ERA for lunch. This place was fantastic. I liked everything about this restaurant, and our waitress Johnna was wonderful. I only wish this restaurant was closer to Oconomowoc.
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Laura Dillard
★ 5
went for breakfast here with some friends! the food , atmosphere and service was amazing! I got the spinach mushroom and feta omelette and it was amazing! I also got a cappuccino with hazelnut syrup and an orange juice! 9/10
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Cale H
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Breanna Loether
★ 5
We have been there for lunch and have also ordered takeout. During those times, we have had the Era’s skillet, crepes, Blueberry cheesecake pancakes, Oreo infusion pancakes, the veggie omelet, and the Ribeye. It all tasted good, and the service, especially takeout, was relatively quick. We will definitely be returning customers!
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Paula Duryea
★ 5
We just had the Friday fish, it was so good and hot which was so impressive. Our waitress Catherine O. was outstanding!!
Thank You!!
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Jessica Fuller
★ 5
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Kay Wetzel
★ 4
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Jeffrey Bernstein
★ 5
I was incredibly surprised to see some of the one and two star reviews because this is without a doubt the best breakfeast spot ive ever had the pleasure of going to. Incredibly friendly staff. great service, and a wide Variety of options on the menu. I got the Chicken and Waffles and was blown away at how amazing the chicken was. Very crispy and flavorful and the waffles were amazing as well. I asked if I could add chocolate chips and the chef was more than willing to accomodate and the result was amazing. Also got an order of the croissant beignets which were to die for an all around incredibly pleaseant experience and a definite 10 out of 10. cant wait to come back.
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athenalea321
★ 5
Went on a Monday morning. Delightful food and great atmosphere. I'm sure it's packed on the weekends. Great way to hit the place up for minimal crowds. A little pricy but much needed addition for the area.
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Cameron Londre
★ 1
Terrible service food under cooked they suck overall close this place down!
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Marieka Schneider
★ 5
Barbacoa Benedict is one of the best Benedicts I’ve ever had. And my husband had the banana split French toast which was phenomenal!!!!!
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Chris H
★ 5
Really good new spot!
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Dave Koltes
★ 5
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Samantha Nummerdor
★ 5
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Chris Lins
★ 5
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Matthew Withrow
★ 5
Great food and vibe.
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Meredith Tunison
★ 5
We've gone three times now since it opened. Once for each meal time (though my husband always gets breakfast). I've tried the Latin Flair Eggs Benedict, the Nashville Hot Chicken Wrap, and the Birria Grilled Cheese. The sandwiches especially were fantastic, but everything was good. Also the cheese curds were very tasty. Excited to have such a great dining option in Waunakee! Don't sleep on their dinner hours over the weekend!
(pictured is the Birria Grilled Cheese)
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mia
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Rita Mucolli
★ 5
Such a gem of a cafe! The food was absolutely delicious — everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service stood out just as much: friendly, fast, and genuinely welcoming. You can really feel the care they put into both the menu and the atmosphere. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!
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Ryan Lee
★ 4
They forgot my pancakes but that okay though. I wouldn't able to finish it anyway.
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Tom Mish
★ 5
The food was absolutely amazing. Whether you have a sweet tooth or prefer something on the savory side, you will find something to make yourself happy for breakfast.
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Jeffrey Pagel
★ 5
Era Cafe has a very modern take on the classic cafe atmosphere! We very much enjoyed our breakfast, I had the classic eggs Beni and my wife tried the Oreo pancakes! Service was friendly and food was delicious! Definitely recommend
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joe check
★ 5
Had breakfast here with my family of 9, and everything was great! Our entire family, kids included, all enjoyed our meals. The pancakes were fluffy and delicious, and the omelettes were cooked to perfection. The service was friendly and handled our big group with ease. This place is definitely a must-try—highly recommend for a fantastic family breakfast!”
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Ryan Mack
★ 1
Disappointing Experience at Era Cafe
I had high hopes for Era Cafe, but unfortunately, our experience was less than stellar. From the moment we sat down, the service felt rushed. It took quite a while for us to even receive water, and after we placed our order, the wait for our food was long as well. When it finally arrived, it was cold, which was really disappointing.
What made the experience even worse was that tables around us, including ones who arrived after us, received their food and water much quicker. This inconsistency in service was hard to ignore, and it made us feel like our table wasn’t a priority.
To make matters worse, as soon as we received our cold food, we were handed our check. It felt as though they were eager to push us out, even though the restaurant was far not that busy. This left us with a sense that we were being rushed, and it was uncomfortable.
While I can't say for sure if it was due to being one of the only people of color in the restaurant, there was no other apparent explanation for such a poor experience. Overall, it was disappointing, and I’m unsure if I’ll return.
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Arjeta lumani
★ 5
I had a great experience at Eras! From the moment we walked in, the aesthetic was warm, inviting, and beautifully designed—it truly set the tone for the whole visit. The presentation of the food was stunning and every bite was absolutely delicious. A special shoutout to our server, Johna—she was so friendly and attentive. I’ll definitely be coming back!
The photo attached - Salted Caramel Iced Latte it was absolutely DELICIOUS 😋
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Deaven Wiedmer
★ 5
Good food, good coffee, and a great place to get both!
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★ 5
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Paige Zugin
★ 5
Love this place! I’m so happy they opened this place in Waunakee. The food is amazing, every dish I’ve tried and that staff is so friendly and accommodating! Recommend to everyone!
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John Lattimore
★ 4
If you can get closer to Nature you can discover a way to blend the past with the present as you progress into the Future!
It would be hard to tell the difference between all three! V!
That's the message in the board!
I traveled to Era Cafe and I stared at the logo on the wall and I tried to understand what meet me at era cafe meant.
Era translates to was, the past, or a time period from the Spanish I know.
I think the sign meant meet me at the cafe from the past. V!
When I walked in I felt the vibe was taking a past idea and bringing it to the present!
The idea of an old fashioned cafe setting but with a new design was cool! ∆!
Meet me at era cafe was coded message to convey a sentiment to the visitors.
A memory!
The X's with the light at the center represent Energy and Gravity working together to provide limitless power!
The birth of a Universe or Strength!
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Jacob Stankowski
★ 5
We have been twice, both time have been great.
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Kara Speerschneider
★ 2
We were just there this afternoon. First off, the service set up is moronic if u r sitting at the bar. U get service like u would at a table while the so called bartenders u don’t speak to. Weird. I will preface this review by stating our server, JOHNA, was fantastic. The, again, so called bartenders didn’t have a clue on how to make a drink. Took me three times to just get a basic vodka soda w OJ. Luckily the last try JOHNA said try it first before she left, and sure enough, I was now served a double patron drink. If u r going to have a brunch place w a full bar, then have proper bartenders and service by them behind the bar. Otherwise, don’t do it. Hubby ordered a LOADED Bloody Mary for 4 bucks more and it was comical as loaded to them apparently means a beef stick, one olive and a celery stick. He did say the spicey bloody was good though. Our food came and guess what, wrong order for hubby. They quickly brought out the correct one. He did say his salmon was good. I had a meat lovers skillet and it was ok. Greasy though, especially the hash browns. Tasted funny. Not worth the price at all. Aesthetics were nice, but rest needs a lot of work. Personally, once was enough for me. Will never go back. If wasn’t for JOHNA, it would have been even worse. She really tried to rectify all the screw ups.
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Craig Detter
★ 2
This is a lovely restaurant on the edge of Waunakee. We went there during a very busy time. On a Sunday, we had to wait 45 minutes to get seated. Then once we placed our food order it was another half an hour to get our food. More importantly, however the food was not great. My wife's hash browns were burnt to a crisp, beyond recognition. Her latte was served in a drinking glass cup. It got cold rather fast. The pancakes were way too thick. The bacon was way too smoky. My eggs are cool but my hash browns were burning hot. We might try them for lunch but probably not for breakfast again.
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Keerun Ismail
★ 5
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Hannah Myers
★ 5
Food was great for breakfast and loved the crepes. The atmosphere is fun and a lovely aesthetic. Would definitely return!
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Beth Hall
★ 5
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Abby Bales
★ 5
We were very pleased with our first visit. Food is slightly upscale from typical diner food, but still reasonably priced. Very good basics like waffles and pancakes, had many other options which were also very tasty. We will come back!
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D Peterson
★ 5
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Andrew Willits Realtor
★ 5
Era is a GREAT addition to Waunakee. Their breakfast is outstanding and they are also open for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. In an area where there aren’t a ton of options that are delicious, nice atmosphere, and won’t break the bank…we are so happy to have Era Café right in the neighborhood. If you’re lucky, you’ll get Johna as your server….she’s super personable and will take great care of you!
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Mike Wybro
★ 5
We love Era Cafe! Do yourself a favor and try the Banana Bread French toast. It’s incredible! I’m also a fan of the lox bagel here. Johna has been our waitress several times we’ve been here and she’s been a breath of fresh air every time we come in….but all the staff has been great so far. The atmosphere is a nice light and bright modern/upscale diner vibe.
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Deborah Conway
★ 5
Shout out to Johna! The service she provided to us was amazing! Looking forward to going back to enjoy the food and the service!
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Lisa Ford
★ 5
Food was excellent! Our server was very attentive, I believe her name was Johna.
Will definitely be back again!!!
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Tanya Orvis
★ 5
I was in this week and Johna took care of my family and I. She was so upbeat, knew information to the questions that we had on the menu and kept us smiling! She never skipped a beat and tended to several other patrons all while making sure we were taken care of. The pancakes with Nutella were amazing! Johna's recommendation. We can't wait to take our extended family in to try it out. We will definitely be back.
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Shawn Hermansen
★ 5
We went recently and had an amazing meal but our service by Johna(sp) was even better. She made the whole day! We will be back!
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Serenity McDonald
★ 5
Went there yesterday and super cute inside! Service was amazing! Johna especially she had amazing energy and was always there never had to ask for a refill she was already there before I could ask! Amazing server!
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Aydin Kelliher
★ 5
Amazing food! Specially johna she’s always on everything my drink never goes empty and ask how we are all the time:)
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Karen Kampa
★ 5
The food was excellent! The service was wonderful!! Everyone was so kind and welcoming. Can't wait to make another visit soon.
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Maria Keegan
★ 2
Came here with some girlfriends for brunch mid week. My order was wrong when the food arrived. No apology from the server just “I thought you ordered ___”. So I sat and waited and encouraged my friends to eat. I had ordered the eggs benedict and when the food finally came out my friends were half done and I noted the eggs were scrambled not poached. At this point I just wanted to eat so I figured whatever probably something in the kitchen with the rush order. Bill came and I was double charged for the fruit that I ordered as a side and had to have her fix it. Again no apology and also mentioned that the egg was not poached and scrambled. It was then I noticed that it was how it was entered on my bill and obviously not how I ordered it. My comment was ignored and I just paid my bill ready to be done with the whole experience. On the plus side, the location is beautiful and the food was really tasty but unfortunately for the price point and lack of service I won’t be back.
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Jessica DeBauche
★ 2
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Kayla
★ 5
We visited Era Cafe for the first time for brunch and had a great experience. The environment is so cute and fun! Our waitress, Johna, was very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious! We will definitely be back!
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Mary ann Preston
★ 4
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Ivy Kitelinger
★ 5
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Hannah Lawfer
★ 5
Not only is the aesthetic incredibly pleasing and cozy, but the food presentation is top-notch! 🤩 The customer service was outstanding—the staff was friendly and went above and beyond to help me choose a delicious gluten-free meal. The attention to detail made for a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommend!
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Paul Endres
★ 3
Waited a long time for our food. My wife's skillet meal was cold to the touch, had to sent back to get reheated. Her Pancake was so cold the butter would not melt. They did give her another they said was fresh from the grill. Will give it one more try sometime. Had to ask for syrup for the pancake.
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Anthony Brown
★ 5
The vibe here is awesome and the staff is super friendly! We even got a complimentary order of the million dollar bacon while we waited for the food!! (the food didn’t take long at all they were just being awesome!) Very respectful staff! Hope this place stays around for a long time in Waunakee (:
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Maggie Becker
★ 5
Excellent lunch! Great choices and very affordable.
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Leah Hauck-Mills
★ 5
I was here for a quick lunch and it was perfect. Order was quickly taken and my BLT was delicious and the fruit had flavor! Look forward to coming back to try breakfast.
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Arika Knudson
★ 5
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james gotzion
★ 3
Pancakes are too fluffy almost uncooked. Crispy on both sides but raw in the middle. Everything else was great.
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Kerry Newquist
★ 5
We have been to the Waunakee location a couple of times now. Food was great quality. Servers are polite and timely. Great experience!
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A R
★ 5
Beautiful restaurant love the decor, the food was amazing and so was the service. Definitely worth trying!
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Armin
★ 5
Great food and service the interior design is beautiful and very clean and comfortable
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Marques De Grandis
★ 5
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Vanessa Byrnes
★ 5
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Christine Genda
★ 5
Loved my berry blast French toast and oatmilk shaken espresso! Glad Waunakee has a new breakfast location!
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Mike
★ 5
Great new place in Waunakee to get brunch, with lots of great menu items. The service will hopefully improve with time/experience as our server was honestly pretty bad. The food was great and we will definitely be back.
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Nina DeVault
★ 5
Such an amazing brunch spot for all ages! Food was terrific! Great drinks! Staff was super friendly and accommodating even when it was crazy busy!
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2BSwanky
★ 4
We'll be back... Saturday 830 am and got seated right away. Got busy later though...Staff was friendly, still in training but did a good job. Husband is picky with his coffee and they almost nailed it. The sweet cream wasn't warmed up so it made the whole espresso could... He drank it anyway but that's a typical fail for amateur baristas. The banana French toast was amazing and beautiful presentation... The Avocado toast was also amazing... Looking forward to trying other things!
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Mark Wilson
★ 5
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Sara Wilson
★ 5
The food and drinks were amazing. Most of the servers were also very good, considering how new the restaurant is. I'll definitely be coming back!
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