eat, drink & shop

waseca

To start your morning in Waseca, stop by a local long time restaurant, the Pheasant Cafe or Jonnie Beans, for breakfast and a cup of coffee.

After enjoying breakfast and exploring the town, head over to the Boat House Grill and Bar for a lunch filled with specials each day of the week and a soup and salad bar, or for homemade pizza check out Yellow Mushroom.

When dinner time rolls around, Waseca offers a wide variety of options from Chinese at Tasty House to Mexican at one of the numerous options like El Molino, El Tequila or Mis Tres Flores. For wraps, burgers or other grill options, stop by Club 57, Starfire or Oscars.

The town also offers numerous fast food options for the busier nights with McDonalds, Dairy Queen, Burger King, Dominos or Taco Bell. Finish off the day or any meal with a cupcake, ice cream or cake from local bakeries at Lush Cakes or Cash Wise.

Nightlife can be found at one of the multiple breweries in the Waseca area at Ward House, Half-Pint Brewery or Indian Winery outside of Janesville. In town, stop by the Boxcar, The Bar on Main, Barden’s or Katie O’ Leary’s for a drink. Interested in browsing through shops filled with antiques, gifts and collectibles? Come to Waseca, the historic downtown, the Old Highway 14 strip or up and down Highway 13 for a leisurely day searching for a special gift or to join family or friends out and about. End your day with lunch or dinner at one of its fine restaurants. In Waseca, shoppers will find everything from original art to hunting supplies, furniture and specialty coffees to unique gifts and athletic clothing.

For more information on local retail opportunities, call the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce at 507-835-3260 or visit wasecachamber.com.