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Food was delicious and I highly recommend that you give it a try!

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★ 5

Huge portions! Delicious food. Friendly staff. Our favorite restaurant in the Northwoods.

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So very tasty! Came in with the family and had breakfast. Husband and mother-in-law had pumpkin pancakes, me - oatmeal with figs and walnuts and brown sugar and milk and cinnamon. Everything was so super super tasty! Our waitress, Yuliia is the best!! Very sweet, very nice, and very efficient! Her Sunny character really shines! When back in town we will definitely come back!

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Pretty good fast and good service

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★ 5

Warm syrup! Large portions! Best pancakes!

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Always great food and service with a smile!

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★ 5

Amazing breakfast, latte and service. Omelette was fantastic.

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★ 5

Great food great service.
Will definitely be back again

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The best breakfast I’ve had all year. The food was exceptional and the iced coffee blew me away (even just black it was so flavorful!). Melanie, our server, was so delightful and took great care of us. Cannot wait to come back!

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★ 5

Great spot great food

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Just had supper there, food was good, service very good. Kayla very nice young lady, never been there, will go back

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Era’s meals, wait staff, and ambience HAVE to be experienced to be believed. Their fruit crepes are incredibly delicious and beautifully appointed!! Our waitress, Angel, has the perfect name - she was very cordial, extremely knowledgeable about menu options, and prompt in serving our meal!

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★ 5

We received 5 star service from our waitress, she was very friendly and made us feel welcome our first time there. The presentation and flavor of our food was amazing! Highly recommend
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This place is so good!! My family and I go camping annually in this area and for a treat, we go here for breakfast. The service was so good and the servers are so so sweet and kind, and the food is so unbelievably good. Here's a few photos of my food and experience. Take it from me, a picky teenage eater, the Era café is one of the best places to go for breakfast in the area, and my favorite restaurant.

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I got the Meat Lovers Skillet with a Pancake that was $17. I was surprised at the prices at first but a skillet with a large Pancake made it a pretty good price! Pancake was a cake batter which was delicious and the meat lovers skillet was well portioned! Best breakfast I've had in a really long time! And the staff was very kind.

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Delicious food, very fast service. Shaken espresso was amazing!

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What a surprise!! REAL maple syrup and it was warmed!! Wow. My BLT was wonderful!! Coffee delicious and iced tea was wonderful. Tamera was a very helpful snd excellent waitress!! Guided is!! First time here will be back!!

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Mel is one of the best waitresses I’ve ever had in my dining experience breakfast, lunch or dinner. She had everything under control and provided service with a smile. The restaurant was extremely busy, but everything was well run and organized so it was a very short wait. I would highly recommend Era in Woodruff. You should enjoy your visit as much as we did.

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Good place. Very busy.

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★ 5

Very very good, since our former breakfast restaurant in St. Germain closed, you are our favorite

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The workers are so nice

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We Had Mel A. as our server. She was great and accommodating to our large group. First time here and we will be coming back for the great food and service.

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Million dollar bacon is always perfect.

And so are the mimosas

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★ 5

God I LOVE it here, my favorite dish is the berry blast french toast they always pre warm the syrup everything is always so good worth the price everytime

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Fantastic Southern Benedict breakfast, prompt and well-prepared. A great experience. Thanks!

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Very friendly staff. Portions were huge! My wife had a gluten free pancake, she said it was the best she’s ever had at a restaurant! Prices are very reasonable. The mimosa flight was delicious. We will definitely be back.

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★ 5

Super cute restaurant, great food and service. I will absolutely be back with my hubby.

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Enjoyed this place. It was nice to get out of town for something to eat.

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Angel was amazing and the avacado toast was phenomenal. Atmosphere all and all was great.

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Me and my dad stopped by here for a quick bite to eat, and we were both impressed! Our server Precious was kind and attentive, and the food was delicious. I’ll definitely be returning the next time I’m out here

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We came for dinner last night and I immediately loved Era Cafe!! Food was absolutely delicious and hot. Everything was so wonderful including all the staff that we came back for breakfast the next morning. We were definitely impressed and again and would recommend Era Cafe to everyone!!

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Our server Mel was fantastic!
This was our first visit and we weren't sure what to try, so she made some suggestions for us, which was very helpful. The portions are generous and the food was tasty. We will definitely stop again next time we are in the area.

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Mel was awesome! Excellent service, delicious food, great atmosphere. Huge portions. Highly recommend!

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This place is very mid. The service was lacking, food was eeh. Way over priced for what you get.

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Always a pleasure eating here

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Get the mimosa flight for sure. It’s basically a free mimosa. 😂🫶

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Amazing food, big portions, and friendly staff

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Great breakfast spot.

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Went here for dinner and breakfast. The food is great but the service is abysmal. For dinner the server kept forgetting the things that we asked for. At breakfast our server hasnt checked if we wanted refills on our drinks and it is taking her 15+ minutes to get us our checks.

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★ 5

Amazing food and great service in a clean restaurant. We had breakfast and definitely hope to come back aoon.

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★ 5

Great food and service. Blue berry pancakes were very good.

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★ 5

Omg!!! You have to stop at this place.
The breakfast was AMAZING. I had the French toast (plain), side of bacon and 2 eggs over easy, the orange juice is fresh squeezed. Hubby had chicken fried steak/ hash browns and a huge pancake. This is the best breakfast I've eaten in years. Server was excellent. Very friendly and clean restaurant. Cook knows how to cook eggs perfectly. Excellent workers from the time we walked in until we left. Keep it up Era, you have a great thing going!

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Great food & friendly service. Very clean and modern as well. Ate here 2 days in a row for breakfast.

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Unbelievable portions and very tasty breakfast

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Really good food for brunch, loved the crepes, food can out within 10 minutes, amazing place to stop

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Excellent breakfast! Went on Labor day weekend and it was slammed. Hostess said 15 minute wait and it was only around 10. Cool email notification that shows your waiting time and place in the queue. Employees really hustled and checked back with us frequently. Ordered the cold smoked lox benedict and the berry blast french toast. Both were 5 star +. Will definitely stop there again.

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Staff is very polite, curious and helpful. Food is great and service is awesome.

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Food was excellent and our waitress was very attentive

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★ 5

We eat here a couple times a month and have never been disappointed with anything! It’s our go to place when supper clubs are packed and we don’t want to wait

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Best breakfast experience ever. Must try

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Great food always full when I leave.

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Nice, good food, great service, good experience medium prices

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When you value consistency, over everything. I've been here a few times and the food is always presented and tastes the same. Which is good, but there always seems to be something missing.

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Hands down the best food I've had from any café service is amazing would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants some good food

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Delicious breakfast and great pies

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AMAZING CREPES AND BREAKFAST FOOD!!

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best breakfast food ever.

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Great selection of delicious foods and close to everything. Our server was terrific too!

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Pie was great

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Really impressive. Thought this was going to be a run-of-the-mill roadside diner, but was impressed with the range of the menu and taste. Good place to eat

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Very good, food is delicious and tasty!

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Always a great meal

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EXCELLENT ! I always thought there could be nothing better than THE ERA at the Wausau location -
That was Before I have.gone to THE ERA in Minocqua !!
Don’t get me wrong, the one in Wausau is absolutely wonderful and you will enjoy it immensely - but Minocqua location is just ‘alittle bit’ better !

(How’s that sound Bukli ?)

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Jennifer was amazing!!

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Great!

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DELICIOUS! I got the chicken tenders and they were soooo good! Seriously the best place I’ve ever had! New favorite spot. And the service was wonderful, super friendly and the place was super clean. Bathrooms were space and everything!

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Best food in Minocqua

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Blueberry cheesecake pancakes are the best!!!

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We just had the most wonderful dinner served by the fabulous Melanie Alverado. The food is beyond awesome and the warmth of the staff make it a joy to eat there. Husband had Prime Rib and I had the most delicious vegetable stir fry I’ve ever had. This place is a hidden treasure. Thank you Melanie for making us feel so welcome.

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★ 5

Perhaps the best breakfast food I’ve had. We went late morning on a Saturday and the place was packed. Despite being at full capacity, the service was excellent and the food was served about 15 minutes after we ordered. You won’t be disappointed!

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The food was excellent, and the service was great as well. Very unique menu too

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Food is very good. ( breakfast ) quick service

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Stopped in Woodruff on way back from vacation. Excellent breakfast! Our waitress, Angel, is the best we've encountered in a long time! Great personality! Will definitely stop again! Can't wait to try in Waunakee.

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Very busy place for breakfest. Even woth how busy it was l, we were greeted right away. Food came up pretty quick. Fresh orange juice was out of this world. All the food options were very good.

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I used to go here way back when it was a Perkins, so I was really impressed with the remodel of the inside. Very cute and very clean. Our server was really friendly and very attentive. And the food was way better than I expected. I have the shrimp stir fry and it had the perfect ratio of shrimp/rice/veg and it wasn’t over sauced. We also had the walleye which was not ever breaded. Would recommend!

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Very good fish fry on Friday nights

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What happened to the portions? The first time I went to Era 2 years ago, the portions were generous and filling - we thought the high price of the skillet was worth it since we would have leftovers. I understand that inflation is tough, but now the price is the same or higher and it seems like it’s about half the size or less that it used to be! Wait staff is friendly, food is good. Disappointingly, it doesn’t seem worth it anymore.

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The berry pancakes were more than amazing!!!!

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★ 5

Best breakfast place at the town excellent service perfect french toast

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We go frequently and my husband always has the pan fried walleye and I get the Birria grilled cheese. Excellent food and Dita is always so friendly.

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I LOVE coming here for breakfast when I'm in town visiting my mom and step-dad. Fresh squeezed orange juice, gluten free options, turkey bacon for breakfast and craft coffees are so hard to find individually but all in one place.... thank you!!! The food is always hot, fresh and delicious and the staff is always friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend anyone in the area to come and check them out. Im sure lunch is good too, I'm just hooked on the breakfast. 😀

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★ 5

Sweet tea taste just like being in the deep south. Place was full upon arrival @ noon but staff did excellent job keeping up. Food was good

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We absolutely loved our visit to Era Pancake & Café in Woodruff! I called before our visit to inquire if breakfast was served all day, the hostess giggled at my excited gleeful squeal before telling me she'd see us soon. We were so excited to have breakfast for dinner! The Crème Brûlée French Toast alone is worth the drive—rich, caramelized, and downright dreamy. I couldn’t resist pairing it with a mimosa at 6:30 at night (because why not?), and it was the perfect touch. Fresh squeezed. Yummmm.

My husband went all-in with the chicken fried steak that was paired with biscuit & gravy, and wow—it was massive and deliciously savory. The gravy was perfect.

The Million Dollar Bacon was every bit as indulgent as it sounds, and our 2-year-old daughter was in heaven with the sprinkle pancakes—I’m convinced that whipped cream was the best part!

As restaurant owners ourselves, we were incredibly impressed—not just by the food, but by the service. Yuliia was steadily busy with a full section yet still gave every guest, including us, warm and consistent service, even taking the time to chat and show every single diner the same hospitality.

We left completely full (and a little sad we didn’t have room for dessert) but already planning our next visit. Era Pancake & Café is an absolute gem, and we’ll definitely be back!

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★ 5

Food was absolutely delicious (so much so that our daughter wants to come back every evening to pick a new menu item). Service was fantastic. Everyone cleared their plates good! We definitely found another new favorite restaurant while visiting Minoqua. We will be back! 5☆s all around!

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Friendly environment, we had such a good, kind, and respectful waitress. Amazing food! O was even able to take my iced latte to go

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★ 5

Wonderful food and great service! Good portion sizes, too.

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Took my parents, had corned beef special. Great food and lots of it!

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We love Era. This is a must go when we are in the Northwoods! The food and the service is unmatched!

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We have frequented ERA Cafe and have had a very good experience each time. Service and staff are excellent friendly and great to engage in conversation. Thank you ERA.

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Excellent server KALA! She made an excellent dinner outstanding!
You can count on everyone

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One of our favorite breakfast places in the area! Nice menu selection with fresh squeezed orange juice, mimosas, cage free eggs, Neuske's bacon. Also, several GF options. The portions are fairly large, and we can easily split an omlette, hasbrowns and pancake. The omelette comes with a choice of potato and either a pancake, fruit or toast. The pancakes are plate size and come with powdered sugar (which I opted out of the sugar). There are no plate sharing charges.

The gluten-free pancake is a sweet cream one and the best I've ever had! I recommend asking for it well done as it takes longer to cook the center.

The staff is always super friendly. The place has plenty of seating for large gatherings. Happy eats!

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Great place to take the family. Fun for the kids.

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Very happy 😊 with my experience. Food was excellent and despite a very busy time service was great. Some of the best breakfast food I've ever had. The French Toast was amazingly delicious.

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They need to franchise this!

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Good food, great service.

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Fantastic coffee and service!

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Boom- great spot

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Food was great and the selections were excellent. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly. Highly recommend!

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Great place

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We love the food and staff. They are always kind and interactive. They make us feel welcomed. Thank you for your hard work.

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Amazing food!
Get the fresh squeezed juice and avocado toast! Wonderful waitress with local recommendations as well!

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Was quickly seated. Waitress was amazing. She was waiting on literally half the of the café and keeping drinks filled and keeping everyone happy. Very clean establishment. Very northwoods cozy with lots of seating. Food was hot and delicious! Syrup was served hot in a very heavy glass bottle and stayed hot for well over 20 minutes! Very beautiful presentation of the plated food as well! Perfect sized portions for the price. Will definitely try and come back the next time I'm in the area and excited to bring others with!

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Stopped in for lunch. Service was fast and friendly. Food was fantastic! Highly suggest the avocado toast and yogurt parfait! Soooooo good!

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Incredible food, fast friendly service

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OUTSTANDING! We stumbled upon Era Cafe on a whim—and I’m so glad we did, because it turned out to be one of the best breakfast experiences we’ve ever had. From the moment we walked in, we were struck by the warm, modern atmosphere. It felt like the perfect blend of stylish and welcoming—bright, clean, and full of good energy. But what truly set Era Cafe apart was the service. The staff were genuinely kind, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure we felt taken care of. I have some specific dietary restrictions, and they didn’t just accommodate them—they made me feel understood and completely at ease. That kind of thoughtfulness is rare, and it made the meal all the more memorable. The breakfast itself was fantastic-fresh, flavorful, and made with care. We left full, happy, and already talking about when we could come back. This place is a gem. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a standout breakfast spot with heart.

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Really good fried chicken and the walleye was light and tender and very good. Good wait staff

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★ 5

Great food, very aesthetically pleasing and tasty.

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★ 5

Excellent small-town-type restaurant. Food is outstanding, service is perfect. Be sure and try the smoked bacon - it is other worldly great.

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I had their creme Brulé French toast. It was to die for. Everyone loved there food. My husband loved his chicken bacon ranch wrap. I would go again.

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Great tasting food served by a friendly and helpful staff

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Can tell that it was once a Perkins when inside. Limited menu, but the food was alright.

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Large portions of food

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Very clean. Exceptional staff! Very busy but seated right away. I will come back for sure.

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My husband and I stopped here for breakfast this morning on our way back to the Milwaukee area. We have never been here, but it was recommended to us after we realized our normal place a bit further north was closed.
We are so glad we stopped here!!!! So many great choices, and reasonably priced. The waitress was unbelievably sweet. After my son asked if they had "smiley face pancakes" & ordered regular pancakes when she said they dont, she came back with this and said this was her best attempt at smile face pancakes!
When she brought the bill she kept saying there was no rush, she just was a bit busy and didn't want to make us wait for her.
I really wish I got her name so I could give her a shout out on here, but hopefully the owner/manager sees this and knows who deserves the recognition.
We will be back!

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Great food,know staff, quick service.

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Must try the pancakes! Fast delicious food.

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Have great tasting French toast !!

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It was a cold damp day. The chicken noodle soup was loaded with pasta and chicken. So good

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Great breakfast here, friendly service, food was delicious 😋

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The food and services was good. Getting moved to a different table so they can sit a bigger group did not set well with me!

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Always great food and kind servers. Excellent breakfast food served all day!

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A couple of my friend went to eat about 9am and were more of lunch eaters. The waitress asked the kitchen if they'd make burgers and fries for us. They accommodated which was super awesome and definitely didn't expect that. Thank you!

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Nice little Americana cafe with fresh ingredients. Would return.

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We went in to eat here. It was clean and a nice friendly atmosphere. Great food for the prices. We had the best waitress possible. I would recommend this place to everyone.

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What an amazing restaurant; delicious food, gorgeous, efficient servers (Yuliia) and always on our must visit list!!! Family friendly. Amazing Era oatmeal ❤️

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Cheesecake pancakes!!!!!!! The staff are friendly and accommodating. The food is hot and fresh. The bathrooms are clean and in good repair. The ambience is pretty trendy for a northwoods town but my family loves that. This review is when I’m picking up an order for my son, but we’ve eaten here many times before.

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I ordered a chicken Caesar salad on Monday the 24th of January and it was the worst salad I've ever had. I have had salads across the country. This had brown rotten looking soggy lettuce. I was told that's how it's made. Who wants nasty lettuce you can't even cut because the romaine leaves are whole? I've eaten there several times and everything has been good until this horrible salad.

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★ 5

Always outstanding, best service in the Northwoods.

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Delicious, friendly, clean! I'd move here just for this restaurant!

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Over priced for a grilled chicken sandwich. Rather than a single fillet, strips of chicken were used, sandwich fell apart quickly as the separate strips slid around between the bun. There was nothing special about this item,Culver’s makes a better sandwich…

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We had a great chicken wrap. Nice and clean inside. Had the best waitress, Yulia. Fantastic service and great personality!

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★ 5

We stopped on our way home from Rhinelander for a late breakfast. The service & staff were great, the food -chocolate chip pancakes & a western omelet that I got with an additional pancake & hash browns- we’re all delicious!

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Do not come here without an empty stomach. The portion size is significant and the presentation is amazing. The appetizers are fairly huge. We barely had time to finish before receiving our main course. They have an amazing selection of fresh desserts but my stomach was not ready. I'm eager to go again.

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★ 5

good food, good services, waitress stole my heart :)

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Huge portions of great food!

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Excellent food and service. Lots of options the kids loved and my chicken fried steak was excellent. The side pancake was much larger than expected but fluffy, sweet, and delicious with the warmed maple syrup. This was my first time here, but certainly will not be the last. Prices may seem high, but the quality and quantity of food are absolutely worth it.

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Had the Latin Skillet, it came with hashbrowns, chorizo, eggs, peppers and onions, and a side of white toast with strawberry jelly. It was amazing, just the right amount of kick to bring your taste buds to life. Not to mention the best coffee I've ever had, Segafredo. Highly recommend anyone that wants a great meal, terrific service and friendly atmosphere to go...often.

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