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If you’ve got some spare time and a ride, don’t forget to check out the best diners, markets, and pop-ups that lay OUTSIDE BIG CITY LIMITS. Who knows, you might find a hidden gem worthy of a weekly tradition. Don’t know where to start? Read on for inspiration.
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44 NORTH GASTROPUB • American Casual, Bar & Grill • 1488 Front Porch Place, Altoona • (715) 598-1855 • 44northgastropub.com • Named for Altoona's earthly latitude, 44 North is a lofted gastropub. Guests can enjoy the many tastes of the Midwest, Southwest, West Coast, South, and East Coast with classics like orange rum seared scallops, steaks, mac & cheese, shrimp tacos, battered fish, and more. Their outdoor, second floor patio seating comes complete with a fire pit and a quasi-industrial atmosphere. Entrée: $13-$24. A G Q ALBERTVILLE TAVERN • Bar & Grill, Family Style • 8114 35th St., Colfax • (715) 874-6217 • Find it on Facebook • A casual family place where the Friday fish fry and BBQ ribs are legendary. The prime rib on Saturday draws people from halfway across the state. Located on the state snowmobile trail with outdoor seating and late-night eats (pizza). Open Tue-Friday 4pm-close. Saturday & Sunday open at 11amclose. 9 beers on tap. Entrée: $8-$12. A G R W ALTOONA FAMILY RESTAURANT • American Casual, Family Style, Breakfast • 2000 N. Hillcrest Pkwy., Altoona • (715) 8305000 • altoonawirestaurant.com • American food in a simple family atmosphere where breakfast is served all day, homemade specials are the norm, and is recognized perennially as one of The Valley's best spots for customer service. AFR is popular for fish fries on Friday nights and has a knack for serving up delectable breakfasts and comfort food. Sunday brunch, vegetarian friendly, and breakfast all day. Entrée: $9-$11. G R Q BLACK BEAR SUPPER CLUB • Supper Club •
S5450 Hwy. 27, Augusta • (715) 286-2687 • Find it on Facebook • The Black Bear Supper Club serves up supper club classics such as cod, broasted chicken, pork brisket, walleye, sirloin, pasta dishes, and more. There's a fish fry and buffet on Fridays and a prime rib special on Saturdays. Closed Monday-Wednesday. A BRACKETT BAR • Bar & Grill • 9150 Beaver Creek Rd., Brackett • (715) 878-4142 • brackettbar.com • This classic Wisconsin tavern serves up delicious burgers, wings, and other staples. There are happy hour specials 3-6pm weekdays, plus five tap beers, free popcorn, daily dinner specials, and a Friday night fish fry. A pavilion in the back is popular during the summer, and the bar offers men's and co-ed softball leagues. Entrée: $5-$9. A G W CABIN COFFEE COMPANY • Cafe/Coffeehouse,
Sandwiches/Subs, Breakfast • 2922 Meadowlark Lane, Altoona • (715) 514-5065 • cabincoffeecompany. com • Cabin Coffee company offers over 22 types of single-origin coffee including Colombian, Costa Rican, Ethiopian, and Java, all roasted on-site. Breakfast and lunch menus are available all day including made to order sandwiches on bagels, wraps, and croissants. They serve a variety of bakery items, which are also available as glutenfree. Patio seating and meeting rooms available, or cozy up by the fireplace. Featuring the highly caffeinated white coffee with a bold, nutty flavor. Entrée: $6-8. G R W CADOTT BAKERY • Desserts & Treats, Breakfast • 334 N. Main St., Cadott • (715) 289-4288 • facebook.com/ CadottBakery • An old-fashioned bakery specializing in donuts, muffins, cupcakes and cakes, breads, buns, and more! And don't forget to try their popular kolaches and horseshoe donuts! They also take orders in advance and do wedding cake deliveries. Baked goods: $0.50-$2.00.
CAFÉ DUTCHESS AT MARIEKE GOUDA • American
Casual, Sandwiches/Subs, Breakfast • 200 W. Liberty Drive, Thorp • 715-669-5230 • mariekegouda.com • Café DUTCHess features cheese from the award-winning Marieke Gouda dairy. Serves up omelets, burgers, sandwiches, meats, and Nolechek's bacon. The café is open Monday-Saturday, 7am-3pm. They can accommodate groups by appointment, and can serve beer. Complimentary coffee & tea. Entrée: $7-$10. A G W CHICKEN CHASER'S BAR & GRILL • Bar & Grill • 155 E
Lincoln Ave, Fall Creek • (715) 877-9911 • facebook.com/ chickenchasersbar/ • Chicken Chasers is a great small-town bar for sitting and talking. As the name suggests, they serve food, and that means more than just chicken. In fact, they're best known for their ribs and potato salad. Happy hour runs 4-6pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. A G R CONNELL'S CLUB 12 • Steakhouse, Supper Club • E11295 Hwy. 12, Fall Creek • 715-877-2140 • connellsclub12.webs. com • A juicy, choice cut New York Strip keeps people coming back for more at this tucked-away supper club. Another popular item is the Bourbon salmon - a grilled fillet of fish slathered in Connell's special Bourbon sauce. The Wisconsin Restaurant
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Association named owner Lynn McDonough the Restaurateur Of The Year in 2015. Private party room available Mondays for private parties of 50+. Entrée: $9-$25. A G R COWBOY JACK'S • American Casual, Bar & Grill • 1432 Front Porch Place, Altoona • (715) 514-3289 • facebook. com/cowboyjacksalt • American fare with a Western-chic atmosphere. Cowboy Jack’s offers an array of American casual grub, including burgers, flatbreads, steak, seafood, and more. Customer favorites include the Blackened Minnesota Walleye or the finger-lickin’ Cowboy Burger. Check out the lunch specials, different every day. Happy Hour from 3-6pm and 10pm-midnight. Scenic, riverside outdoor seating. Live music every Friday night. Karaoke on Thursdays. DJ & Dance floor on Saturdays. Entrée: $10-$14. A G R Q DRAGANETTI'S RISTORANTE • Italian, Pizza • 3120 Hillcrest Pkwy., Altoona • (715) 834-9234 • draganettis. com • A family tradition of Italian excellence with a reputable local history dating back to 1982. Enjoy their casual yet upscale atmosphere by starting with appetizers and salads, and then choosing from chicken, fish, veal, beef, and a vast array of pastas and sauces -- plus monthly specials. Don't forget about their famous pizzas like the pesto or a build-your-own masterpiece. Pick-up ordering available. Offering affordable custom catering options. Gluten free menu options available. Outdoor seating, vegetarian friendly. Get a free scoop of Spumoni on your birthday. Entrée: $10-$20. A G R W Q FOSTER CHEESE HAUS • Pizza, Sandwiches/Subs • E10934 County Hwy HH, Osseo • (715) 597-6605 • fostercheesehaus. com • Foster Cheese Haus is known for their exceptional wood-fired pizzas, artisan cheeses, and micro-brew beer. The restaurant uses locally grown and organic ingredients whenever possible. Vegetarian and gluten free options available, outdoor seating is available. Private parties can reserve either the porch or the back dining room, and the business offers catering with its Fire Truck Pizza. Come in on your birthday and receive a free bag of cheese curds! $18- $20. A G R W Q THE FROG HOP • Bar & Grill • 23027 County Highway X, Cadott • (715) 289-4444 • froghopllc.com • At The Frog Hop – just a skip and a jump off Highway 29 between Lake Wissota and Cadott – you can sink your teeth into the signature Bleu Cheese Burger or try a steak, the fish fry, or even an adult ice cream drink. The Frog Hop also has a full bar offering classics like Old Fashioneds and their own specialty drink, the melon-flavored Frogalicious. The venue can be booked for parties and weddings. A G GOLDEN SPIKE BAR & GRILL • American Casual, Bar
& Grill • 228 Division St., Altoona • (715) 552-5526; • A neighborhood bar and grill right across from the local railyard. It's got burgers that keep the locals coming back for more, and lunch specials every day. Wednesday is wing night, $1 burgers on Thursdays, and a domestic pitcher and pizza combo for $10 on Friday nights. The kitchen stays open from 10am to bar close every night. Entrée: $5-$6. A G W HAPPY HOLLOW TAVERN • Bar & Grill • 1628 N Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona • (715) 832-2826 • happyhollowtavern.com • This spacious tavern has a log cabin vibe and hearty food to match. The menu is full of classic pub offerings: pizzas, salads, wraps, grilled sandwiches, and burgers. Stop in for Monday through Friday daily dinner specials or a late-night pizza. Offers karaoke, DJs and dancing, pool, and more. Entrée: $8-$10. A JUICY SHRIMP SHACK • Cajun, Seafood • N5690 850th Street, Elk Mound • (715) 879-1185 • facebook.com/ juicyshrimpshack/ • Juicy Shrimp Shack features seafood served by the pound, seasoned with hot and juicy Cajun sauces. Seafood includes shrimp, crab, mussels, oysters, crawfish, and catfish. Baskets and po'boy sandwiches available. Daily specials include $2 oysters on Tuesdays, 50% off shrimp on Wednesdays, and a daily "mixed bag" seafood lunch special. $8-$14 and market price. G THE JUNCTION • American Casual, Family Style, Pizza • 100 Menomonie St., Elk Mound • (715) 879-4533 • Find it on Facebook • The Junction has décor recalling old train stations and specializes in homemade pizza pies. They make their own dough and sauce, and shred their cheese in house. Their menu also sports hamburgers and hot dogs, homemade soups, and from-scratch chili made over two days. Their beef is sourced from Rump's butcher shop in Altoona, and they serve up a wide variety of ice creams from Olson's. They also serve espressos, bakery items, and breakfast pizzas, opening at 9am on Thursday. Check out their daily specials. $9.50. A G R W KAT'S POURHOUSE • Bar & Grill • W301 Menomonie St., Elk Mound • (715) 917-1020 • elkmoundpourhouse. com • This bar and grill in Elk Mound both serves as a great place for a cup of joe and to watch the game with friends. Kat's Pourhouse serves specialty tots, pizzas, burgers, and a boastworthy fish fry every Friday starting at 5pm until 9pm. Takeout available, and open late. They now open at 8am for breakfast on Saturday and Sundays. Entrée: $8-$10. A G R W KFC • Fast Food • 2003 S. Hastings Way, Altoona • (715) 834-7181 • kfc.com • Home of America's favorite fingerlickin' good chicken, served with their homestyle sides and delicious buttermilk biscuits. Entrée: $3-$10. W KNAPP, STOUT, & COMPANY COFFEE HOUSE
• Cafe/Coffeehouse, Breakfast • E4507 County Road C, Downsville • 715-664-8260 • facebook.com/ CompanyCoffeeHouse • A family-owned and operated coffee house based in an over 100 year old building in historic Downsville. Their coffee comes from Highland Hollow, a coffee roastery and tea company in nearby Elmwood. Serving seasonal, homemade breakfasts and lunches. Their bakery features fresh and from-scratch recipes, including scones, pies, cheesecakes, cinnamon rolls, zucchini bread, muffins, cookies, and more. Gluten free and low-carb options available. They stock ingredients
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from local vendors like Sailer's Meat Market, Eau, Galle Cheese Factory, Menomonie Market, Schlosser Sugar Bush, and Barking Dog Bakery. $5-12. R W MCDONALD'S – LAKE HALLIE • Fast Food, Breakfast
• 124th ST. / CTH 00, Lake Hallie • (715) 738-1070 • mcdonalds.com • Home of the Big Mac. $3-$6. W NORTHWOODS BREWPUB & GRILL • American Casual,
Family Style • 50819 West St., Osseo • (715) 597-1828 • northwoodsbrewpub.com • Enjoy the flavors of the northwoods in a new, industrial setting. Northwoods Brew Pub has relocated from the south side of Eau Claire to an expanded location down the road in Osseo. Diners can enjoy sandwiches, wraps, burgers, pizzas, and more, as well as 29 handcrafted beers. A SUBWAY • Fast Food, Sandwiches/Subs • 1027 N Hillcrest Pkwy., Altoona • (715) 834-2447 • subway.com • Tasty buildyour-own submarine and breakfast sandwiches. $4-$10.
VINO CAPPUCCINO ARTISAN BISTRO • Cafe/
Coffeehouse, Desserts & Treats, Pizza • N5734 Hwy 12, Elk Mound • (715) 879-4157 • facebook.com • Experience authentic Western Wisconsin food, wine, art, music, and coffee in a laid-back atmosphere. The bistro offers an array of dishes from local sources and suppliers. Inside the farmhouse you can enjoy coffee drinks and wines while relaxing in the library or seasonal front porch. Wood-fired pizzas, paninis, soups, and salads are all made fresh to order. Desserts are an eclectic mix of traditional favorites and unique creations. They have a carefully curated selection of wines from local wineries for you to sample and enjoy. Open seasonally. Entrée: $8-$10. A VS. (VERSUS) AT 44 NORTH • Bar & Grill • 1488
Front Porch Place, Altoona • (715) 598-1855 • 44northgastropub.com/vs-at-44-north/ • Versus or (VS.) at 44 North is a sports bar and arcade located in the shared building with the 44 North Gastropub. They offer pub and sports bar fare like wings, burgers, cheese curds,
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nachos, and of course their in-house candied bacon. Eat up between retro games like Space Invaders, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, mini basketball, and more. A ZA 51 PIZZERIA • Italian, Pizza • 1476 Blazing Star Blvd., Altoona • (715) 833-1951 • za51.com • At this pizzeria, the 10-inch, made-from-scratch crusts are topped with fresh ingredients, including mozzarella, basil, prosciutto, and house-made meatballs. The namesake pizza features Italian sausage and peppadew, drizzled with balsamic. Also featuring antipasti, sandwiches, and pasta, with monthly food specials. Several menu items are specially created to be Keto-friendly. Enjoy the 2-6pm happy hour at the illuminated bar, or take a seat on the patio during warm weather. Get free gelato on your birthday. Kitchen open after 10pm during concerts at River Prairie center. Entree: $8-$16. A G R W
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