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Balsam Lake Cafe

★★★★½ 4.6/5 (100 reviews)
Dogs allowed
405 W Main St, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 (715) 501-8868 Website
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Reviews (100)

Mike Peterson
Mike Peterson
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

We enjoyed the experience. The service and food were good. I felt the price was higher than the portions we received and the place was a little run down. We will be back. But I can not justify it being more than an occasional stop due to the price.

All McC
All McC
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Coffee is great, food is great, staff are friendly and welcoming. Better yet, you know the food is being made with thought and love. The cafe is an excellent choice for a morning brunch, especially when they have their mimosa flights! Highly recommend to anyone!

Sterling Hibbard
Sterling Hibbard
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

They revamped the menu since I last visited and oh boy was I pleasantly surprised. I will definitely be coming back. Try a Mimosa

Barb Tanner
Barb Tanner
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Really good food. Great staff. Friendly as can be. Lavender Lemonade us a must try.

FURY STToast
FURY STToast
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

I highly recommend going here, the people that work here provide great service. They were so enthusiastic to be around. Their food is sweet, savory, and fresh. The cost of the food made sense if you compare it to the quality of the food/restaurant. The Balsam Hash is the bomb. And don’t forget to get their Special with their homemade cranberry sauce. We were debating if we should go to McDonald’s, later we found out that would be the worst mistake in our life.

Rosalie Wolff
Rosalie Wolff
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

I might be a little biased since this place holds so much history for my family, but it is truly my favorite cafe. Everyone who works there is so friendly and the owner is an absolute sweetheart. My husband and I have had pretty much every single thing on the menu now and it is all delicious! Their gouda mac and cheese from the take and bake section is the best mac I have ever had. The swedish meatballs and tater tot hot dish are also must haves. My hubby's favorites are any of the benedicts, the burrito, and the reuben!

Susan Peterson
Susan Peterson
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

The corned beef hash, eggs and rye toast was phenomenal. Even leftover the next day was pretty darn tasty. Their Swedish meatballs are yummy, too!

Anastasia “Ana” Smith
Anastasia “Ana” Smith
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Home cafe with great food & service!

Anna Robertson-Pedersen
Anna Robertson-Pedersen
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Cinnamon roll French toast is awesome!

Jen Matthiesen
Jen Matthiesen
★★☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

We were greeted very rudely. My pancakes were over cooked and tasted burnt so I couldn't even taste the blueberries. Probably would not return or even recommend to my customers.

Gloria Harth
Gloria Harth
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great food and friendly wait staff!

Ted Snaza
Ted Snaza
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Wonderful place, wonderful food. Small, family run brunch restaurant where they make everything from scratch!

McKenna Booth
McKenna Booth
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

We love our breakfasts here! The food is always delicious and perfectly portioned. Plus they have a variety of games to enjoy at your table!

Mombbies
Mombbies
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

From scratch kitchen makes all the difference! 44 mimosa flavors is also exciting! The maple chai latte is my favorite drink here!!

Johanna Alling
Johanna Alling
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

The home cooked brat burger I enjoyed today was mote than delightful. I also loved the seasoning they used on their tots. I was quite full when I left. 😀

Paige Matson
Paige Matson
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Excellent service, great atmosphere, and delicious food!! Thanks so much!!

Laura Cleven
Laura Cleven
★★☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

We visited on 9/25/22 and it took a long time for the food to arrive. When it did, it was really overcooked. This was our first time visiting this restaurant. The service was so-so. Edited: We visited on 9/24/22.

Bruce Foss
Bruce Foss
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

Great service and amazing food. I really enjoyed the biscuits and gravy!

Kevin Kall
Kevin Kall
★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

This is not a review of the food but of the prices. Not one meal is under $10. These are simple food entries which one would expect half the posted price.

Shelley S
Shelley S
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Awesome omelet, I love and appreciate all of the gluten free options! We were there on a busy Sunday morning and they were managing it well . We had great food and superior service. Thanks