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Walk Into This La Crosse Diner And You’ll Understand Why The Hash Browns Have Their Own Fan Club

Some breakfast spots chase trends, and some just keep the coffee coming and the griddle busy. In La Crosse, Wisconsin, there is a small diner where people line up early, pay with cash, and leave talking about potatoes. The hash browns here are made fresh, cut by hand, and cooked...

La Crosse, WI · 7d
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Rochester Fried Chicken Restaurant to Close Months After Reopening

Porch Fried Chicken, a restaurant in Rochester, Minnesota, has announced it will permanently close at the end of October. The closure comes about five months after the restaurant reopened in June 2026. Rochester’s Porch Fried Chicken is Closing. The fried chicken restaurant is well-known for its chicken soaked for...

Rochester, MN · 10d
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Tucked In The Woods, The Iowa Lodge Serving Bottomless Prime Rib Dinners

Slow-roasted prime rib lands on the tables here on Saturdays only, cut in generous 12 to 16 ounce portions. That one weekly detail is enough to rearrange an entire weekend of plans. The setting makes the case even stronger, since this Iowa supper club sits among wooded hills and quiet...

Decorah, IA · 4d
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We Got the New Opening Date for Conger Meat Market in Rochester

Wondering when Conger Meat Market is opening in Rochester? After a mechanical delay, the new opening date appears to be Thursday, Nov. 5.

Rochester, MN · 2d

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Six Minnesota Fish Fry Nights That Small Towns Still Plan Their Fridays Around

In a lot of small Minnesota towns, Friday has its own schedule. Cafes that usually close after lunch stay open into the evening, and pubs fill up with families, farmers, and road-trippers who all came for the same thing: a plate of fried fish. This list covers six spots, from...

Minnesota · 5h

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Seven Wisconsin Diners Still Serve A Hearty Breakfast

Some mornings call for a real breakfast, the kind with eggs, hash browns, pancakes, and a coffee cup that keeps getting filled. Wisconsin still has plenty of diners that do this well, from Green Bay to La Crosse and from Milwaukee to Stevens Point. The seven spots on this list...

Wisconsin · 3d

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Count On These 5 Wisconsin Chinese Buffets To Pile On Crab Legs All Winter

Wisconsin winters are long, and sometimes the best cure is a plate stacked high with crab legs you did not have to cook yourself. Chinese buffets across the state have quietly become some of the easiest places to get your seafood fix without a fancy reservation or a big bill.

Wisconsin · 2d

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Rochester pub manager charged with $15K+ check forgery to prevent eviction from home

(ABC 6 News) – A Rochester pub manager is being accused of over $15,000 worth of check forgery, according to Olmsted County court documents. Erik Rasmussen, 48, Rochester, was a manager at Olde Brick House on First Avenue in downtown Rochester and allegedly cashed a check one of the restaurant’s checks for $15,461.45. Police said […]

Rochester, MN · 11d

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Iconic NW Rochester Pizza Restaurant Listed for Sale

North Mr. Pizza in NW Rochester is up for sale for $3.8M. Learn about the history of the iconic local restaurant and why ownership is passing the torch.

Rochester, MN · 2d

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The Tiny Amish Town In Wisconsin With Homemade Food So Good It Belongs On Your Bucket List

There are bucket list items that require a passport, a plane ticket, and a very understanding bank account, and then there’s Cashton, Wisconsin. This tiny Amish town in Monroe County delivers the kind of homemade food and soul-settling scenery that belongs right alongside anything else you’ve ever put on that list.

Cashton, WI · 5d

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Wisconsin Has 6 Old Taverns Where The Booths And Bar Date Back Over A Century

Wisconsin has a tavern on nearly every corner, but only a few can say their wooden bars and booths have been around for more than 100 years. These six spots stretch from a tiny Mississippi River town to busy Milwaukee neighborhoods, and each one still opens its doors for regulars and road trippers.

Wisconsin · 4d

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12 Wisconsin Meat Markets That Deserve More Attention From Local Food Lovers

One small-town butcher shop on this list has been filling its meat case since 1952. Another one makes Swiss-style sausages, which tells you plenty about who settled that corner of the map. I love that kind of detail. Wisconsin gets endless credit for cheese, but its meat counters carry just...

Mauston, WI · 6d

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The Charming Wisconsin Diner That’s Been A Beloved Small-Town Staple Since The 1990s

Somewhere in Mauston, Wisconsin, a giant soft-serve ice cream cone is sitting on top of a bright blue building, and it’s been quietly judging every driver who passes without stopping. Dairy Island is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever wasted time at chain restaurants...

Mauston, WI · 5d

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The Willy-Wonka-Worthy Cider Donuts At This Charming Wisconsin Orchard Are Absolutely Worth The Scenic Drive

There’s a wooden sign on the road into Gays Mills, Wisconsin that lists Honeycrisp, Cortland, McIntosh, and cider donuts, and honestly, that sign is doing more for public happiness than most things you’ll encounter this year. Sunrise Orchards is the kind of place that makes you feel slightly...

Gays Mills, WI · 2d

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Skip The Chains And Feast At This Quaint Wisconsin Amish Restaurant Instead

Somewhere in Wilton, Wisconsin, there’s a former schoolhouse that decided it had a better calling than teaching long division. The Dorset Valley Schoolhouse Restaurant is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever wasted a Saturday afternoon at a chain restaurant with laminated menus and a hostess who calls you “guys.”

Wilton, WI · 6d

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Last Hardee’s in La Crosse closes

The last Hardee’s restaurant in La Crosse has closed. Signs on the doors to the restaurant at 1311 Rose St. said they have closed and thanked all the loyal patrons and guests. It was the only Hardee’s franchise in the immediate area. One on the south side by the...

La Crosse, WI · 15d

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This Nostalgic Small-Town Wisconsin Diner Has Been Serving Comfort Food Since The 1990s

There’s a bright blue building in Mauston, Wisconsin, topped with a giant soft-serve ice cream cone, and it’s basically the universe’s way of telling you to pull over. Dairy Island isn’t just a place to eat. It’s a full-on experience that reminds you why small-town America...

Mauston, WI · 19d

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Treat Your Taste Buds To The Best Homemade Food At This Enchanting Amish Town In Wisconsin

Somewhere between the hum of modern life and the smell of fresh-baked bread, there’s a small Wisconsin village that quietly does everything right. Cashton, Wisconsin is that rare kind of place that doesn’t need to advertise itself, because the food, the scenery, and the whole unhurried atmosphere do all the talking.

Cashton, WI · 19d

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This Wisconsin Bakery Stacks Fresh Donuts On The Table And Keeps Locals Coming Back

Custard, creme, or raspberry. That’s the tough choice waiting inside a single Bismarck at this bakery, and it’s only one roll on a very long counter. Many of the recipes here have stayed the same for more than 50 years. The doors open at 6 AM every single day of the week.

West Salem, WI · 17d