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Eau Claire, WI
Best Lunch (Restaurants)
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Acoustic Cafe |
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505 S Barstow St, Eau Claire 54701 • 715-832-9090 |
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DOWNTOWN. This artsy coffee joint has become a popular gathering spot for students and artistic-types downtown, its high ceiling, green walls, and church pew booths creating an urban art gallery feel. Decorating the walls are various paintings and other pieces of framed work belonging to local artists, and from the ceiling hang dozens of angular-cut pieces of egg-crate foam, giving the place a bit of an industrial feel. From the counter, patrons can order a variety of coffees and munchables, including pita pockets, bagels, cookies, Rice Krispie treats, hot hoagies, and homemade soups. |
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User Rating: 8.5 / 10
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Cancun Mexican Restaurant |
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2120 Highland Ave, Eau Claire 54701 • 715-552-8011 |
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Order yourself a Tecate or two and ease into the evening at this homey little eatery, located just off Highway 53 (Hastings Way). Friendly service and a festive atmosphere set the stage here, and the delicious homestyle Mexican fare does the rest. Menu favorites include their Fajita de Camaron with guacamole and pico de gallo, Steak Ranchero topped with their special Salsa Ranchera, and Burrito de la Mesa stuffed with either beef or spicy chicken. Be sure to save room for an order of homemade fried ice cream for dessert – of course, a strawberry margarita isn't a bad choice either. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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El Patio Restaurant |
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228 Water St, Eau Claire 54703 • 715-855-8590 |
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WATER STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT. Known up and down the Chippewa valley for their sizzling fajitas and potent margaritas, this Water Street cantina sports a festive atmosphere that makes it a popular gathering spot for students and the after-work crowd. From homemade enchiladas and chimichangas to tostadas and enormous burritos, you'll find that menu has all the spicy eats you desire – and then some. In addition, El Patio stocks a handful of imported Mexican brews. |
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Grand Avenue Café |
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119 W Grand Ave, Eau Claire 54703 • 715-831-1100 |
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WEST GRAND. A coffee shop on the proverbial other side of the river from downtown, this neighborhood charmer sits on the corner of 2nd and Grand, offering a quiet scene where customers can relax, hot mug in hand, and catch up of the morning news, do a crossword puzzle, or read a book. Indeed, in addition to lattes, mochas, and everything in between, the Grand Avenue Café features a menu of homemade pastries, soups, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. In the background, the groovy sound of Ben Harper or Jack Johnson fills the air. Sidewalk seating is available. |
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User Rating: 9 / 10
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Green Mill Restaurant and Bar |
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2703 Craig Rd Holiday Inn Campus Area, Eau Claire 54701 • 715-835-2211 |
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One of the area's best deals for breakfast, the Holiday Inn's famous Green Mill Restaurant sports casual environs for a hearty start to your day or a quick bite at lunch. Morning eats include traditional American faves like pancakes and ham and cheese omelets, and their breakfast skillets (fried potatoes topped with everything from sausage and cheese to eggs and green peppers). The lunch crowd gets to enjoy tasty burgers, salads, award-winning wings, calzones, and famous Green Mill pizzas (a word to the wise: the Chi-town-style deep dish pies are a must!). |
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Hi Tops |
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3620 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire 54701 • 715-833-9868 |
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Home to Eau Claire's only sushi bar, Hi Tops is located just across Highway 53 from the Oakwood Mall. The menu runs the gamut, featuring everything from Japanese-style bentos, kappa maki, and eel roll to Chinese dishes like moo goo gai pan and Kung Pao shrimp. Hi Top features a lunch buffet during the workweek, which is one of the best deals in town. |
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Maple Lounge and Cafe |
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2507 S Hastings Way, Eau Claire 54701 • 800-624-3763 |
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Known for their hearty, homestyle fare, the Maple Lounge is one of Eau Claire's favorite breakfast destinations. The restaurant is located in a quintessentially American roadside motel, complete with redbrick exterior and huge neon signage. If your appetite is sharp, opt for the Big Maple Breakfast (three eggs, three sausages, three pancakes, and hash browns). Lunch options include everything from burgers to meat-n-threes; Friday Fish Frys (from 4:30pm-8:30pm) have become quite legendary. |
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Mike's Smokehouse |
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2235 N Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire 54703 • 715-834-8153 |
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Ask a local to point you in the direction of Eau Claire's top BBQ joint, and chances are good you'll hear this rustic North Clairmont gem mentioned first. The plank-wood exterior gives Mike's the look and feel of a roadside shack, and, inside, diners will find a cozy setting where the entire family can enjoy delicious, homestyle cooking. The house specialty here is Texas-style BBQ – Mike's uses a recipe that hails from Dallas – with everything from hickory-smoked beef and ribs to chicken and fish tastily prepared over in wood-burning barbecue oven. |
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Mogie's Pub |
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436 Water St, Eau Claire 54722 • 715-836-9666 |
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WATER STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT. Home to what many locals regard as Eau Claire's best lunch deal (a delicious burger that'll set you back less than a five-spot), Mogie's is one of the area's more famous watering holes. With all the style and charm of a neighborhood bar, Mogie's has developed quite a loyal following for itself over the years. For some, it's the food and beer. For others, it's the homey atmosphere: hardwood floors, wooden booths, and walls hung with a myriad of neat posters and old photos (a promo poster for "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" featuring Liz Taylor's lovely visage understandably steals the show). After downing a burger or two, be sure to head to the poolroom downstairs and work off some calories. |
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User Rating: 7 / 10
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Norske Nook |
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13804 7th St, Osseo 54758 • 715-597-3069 |
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OSSEO. A bit of a drive for those staying in Eau Claire, Norske Nook is nevertheless well worth the trip, especially if you're in the mood for a hearty Midwestern-style breakfast of steak & eggs, cinnamon French toast, homemade waffles, eggs benedict, or their signature Lefse Wraps (scrambled egg, hash browns, cheese, and your choice of breakfast meat wrapped in Scandinavian flatbread). Also legendary are the homemade pies, and it's not uncommon for people to travel a long way to sink their teeth into a slice of Norske Nook's pecan fudge, butterscotch, strawberry rhubarb, or fresh raspberry pie. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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