Restaurants in Albert Lea

“The staff is always friendly and the food is very good. Go there quite often.Kid-friendliness: Staff always treat kids very nicely give them a treat after they eat. Customers just love to talk to the little ones also.”

“The owner actually was our server & he was so kind & humble! Amazing service! & food was sooo good! There wasn’t one thing on the menu we didn’t like! I got the hot roast beef sandwich & my husband got the Lumberjack & it was SO MUCH food! So good & great quality!”

“Excellent food & friendly service in a relaxed, down to earth atmosphere. Burgers were awesome. Redneck tater tots were outstanding. The cinnamon roll for dessert was the star of the show. Must stop & eat here - truly a hidden gem. You won’t be disappointed!”

“First time ever as I was waiting for my truck to get unloaded at Walmart! The fries are freaking awesome! The burger a little messy, so sit down and eat, but it was super good! Friendly worker and owner! Worth the stop!”

“Great service, even when under pressure! The 3 employees were kind and cordial as they worked hard to fill several orders (online and in person). Food was fresh and tasted great.”

“Best Mexican food in Minnesota hands down, authentic street tacos and the mini burritos are my favorite! Try asking them to make the Asada fries in a burrito, its not on the menu but the best cali style burrito I've ever had! And the staff is just as authentic as they're food, some great people!”

“My favorite place to eat in townWheelchair accessibility: I have an oversized powered wheelchair and have no problems getting in but going to the bathroom can be tricky”

“I ordered the 1 taco lunch with rice and beans. I payed like $11 so I don’t think that was right. It was really good and I enjoyed the hot sauce. Casa Zamora still cheaper and more ”

“The food was great, and the prices are okay. They were really busy, and it was nice to see whom I'm assuming was the owner jump in to help the bartenders out. Very clean and nice atmosphere. Next time, I will try the outside patio”

“Nice place to gather and have lunch or dinner. Food is pre-prepared by a wholesaler, which helps to keep the overhead lower. Parents with children should keep the little ones supervised, instead of letting them run free. Bleachers needs to tell the parents to control theirs.”

“Beautiful store, clean bathrooms, all employees are fantastic and do a wonderful job. Food is out of this world delicious. HIGHLY RECOMMEND shredded beef enchiladas plate. ? I will always love this place!!!!!!!”

“This is one of the few bar and grill restaurants that has separate area for the restaurant tables. Really nice for conversation. The staff was very helpful and attentive. We had a variety of dishes and all were really good. The server was knowledgeable and asked about needs and had suggestions. She made sure to let my Mom know about the spicy dish she was ordering and modified it for her.”

“Found this place while visiting Albert Lea. Service was FANTASTIC, employees were friendly and they were crazy busy. Food was EXCELLENT! Definitely a must while in the area!”

“Super friendly helpful staff that always remembers what pizza I am going to ask for when I walk through the door. Not to mention I LOVE the new ice cream machine!”

“Fast friendly service with a smile! And happy waitress that obviously loves what she does. My first time here, and first times for me are always burger & fries. The burger was great. The fries in my opinion were ugh. Skinnier than MacD's, so all I tasted was fry oil. I'll not order them again, but will go back and try another item. They have plenty of good home cooked breakfast and lunch items to choose from. This place might just be a hidden treasure (hold the fries).”

“Pretty good ice cream shop. There are a lot of choices and sizes of ice cream which was very nice. You order at one window and then when they call, you get it at the other window. You can only sit outside. There were enough tables and benches, however not many that had shadow from the sun. Prices seem good for the amount you get.A fun thing they added was that the spoons are color changing, so when they become cold they turn from pink to purple.”

“This is a late review (Christmas 2022).Their cheesecake and pies are spectacular. Delicious, fresh and made to order (basically). They have decent pricing, considering they're making your order, and you're not just buying from available products. They also have decent options if you have dietary restrictions, though I think that might cost a little extra?Overall, it's what you would expect from a gourmet food source. Prices are neutral, and their service could use improvement at their storefront, but they are accommodating. It's also in a food court, so, there some lackluster there if you grab a bite to eat while there.”

“We go there a lot for morning coffee. Veronica is like the best. She's always so friendly. Y'all have the best coffee and best prices too. Better than the big time names around. I'll never go anywhere else.”

“The friendliness of the people is awesome. Thank you for accommodating my food allergies. I did ask for Hashbrowns and got the scramble. It was so delicious I didn't even mind. (Take out)My daughter loved the pancakes.The atmosphere is quaint and comfortable. We we given water as soon as we sat down at the counter to look at the menu. I absolutely want to try the lunch menu on my way through town again.Dietary restrictions: Food allergies”

“Always the friendliest staff and great service. The price they charge for Pico de Gallo after it was free forever is ridiculous!! It's absolutely price gouging!! I could see maybe a quarter or 50 cents but $1.50?! That's just way out of line when it's still free at Taco King.”

“Best chicken fried steak I've ever had. Ordered with sausage gravy. Everything was made from scratch. Pancake was light, fluffy, and delicious, and the hash browns were the best I've had in a while.”

“Beautiful restaurant and grill. Very friendly and attentive staff. All you can eat cod on Fridays during Lent could be viewed as a little pricey at $18.99 for some, on limited incomes, or large families. But it is all you can eat.It is served with a nice baked potato and a little cup of cole slaw. You start with 3 small pieces of all white cod. It's light, flaky, and delicious. Either broiled or lightly batter fried.Wedgewood should add this to their regular menu as it really is that good. That and we have nowhere locally that serves cod, so it would be great to see it on their menu after Lent. Not everyone likes the standard walleye, and this cod is worth the evening out. You won't be disappointed.”

“Never been disappointed. I’ve been getting pizza here since I was a small child and even the botched orders turned out to still be delicious. Also, maybe it’s just speculation, but the employees here look happier than a lot of other work places. The high schoolers working are often playing around with each other, but always acquire a seriousness when it’s time to help a customer. It’s nice to see them having a good time at work and still completely able to do a fantastic job at whatever they’re tasked with. ALSO the only place where they give you extra sauce when you ask. Truly appreciate the variety of vegetarian (ish) options as I don’t like meat on my pizzas often. You wouldn’t even know the vegetarian pizzas have no meat. Very flavorful and rich. Your employees deserve a raise, they rock”

“It is great environment. Everyone is always happy and cheerful to see you everytime you walk through the door. The shakes are always amazing and they have weekly specials”

“The girl sweet girl at the register was absolutely amazing I tried the fruit blender drinks and wasn’t impressed she really took her time out to make me a new coffee and to make sure I was pleased with my coffee and it was so good I didn’t get her name but she definitely knows what customer service is I will be back”

“Stopped for lunch on a Friday. It’s a few minutes off of I-35 but definitely worth it! Great service, good food all served up in a renovated storefront. I’m glad we stopped!”

“I will never order delivery from here again. I was NOT notified it would be delivered by Doordash. I would have NEVER agreed. I am extremely angry and would not have placed an order and will never again. Wrong of me to assume you would have your own delivery people like several other companies. I NEVER order delivery and I took a chance because I have a sick one. So angry. Doordash is a joke that steals sometimes and delivers cold food, every time.The food was indeed cold, but it was DELICIOUS. Which doesn’t usually happen at the same time. I will be back IN store for food, when I am physically get it myself. I had stick around and didn’t want to cook. Delivery was double the time it takes to get to my home, 19 min instead of 10 after picked up. Paying extra for tip and delivery for cold food isn’t fun. Especially when the tip isn’t going to the store employees too. I don’t like external deliveries.”

“We went in to shoot some pool and the tables were being used. Dustin opened the other room for us. It has 2 pool tables. The place was nice and service was great.”

“The best coffee I have ever had, hands down. It has a wonderful deep roasted flavor. I'm planning to buy their coffee beans to see if it tastes as good at home. Other coffees taste like hot water compared to Scooter's coffee.”

“I first visited this restaurant 35 years ago when they were located on Broadway. They since have moved to the old Dog and Suds drive in. Nachos are unique and delicious as an appetizer! Very good food. Thanks for being a part of the Albert Lea community!”

“Fun Bar! Had a good pizza and a beer. Was starving and kitchen was closed. Pizza was good, and we snatched a 200 pull tab that payed for dinner. Will be back soon to check out the burgers!!”

“I rewarded myself for going to work on a day I had a nasty headache.. Pootie served my tea and treat.. that alone made my headache better! Great place, great beverage, great people!”

“I rolled thru the drive thru as I left Albert Lea for my daughter's hockey tourney and picked up 2 sausage, egg & cheese McMuffins a hashbriwn & OJ.Sammies were hot and fresh and so was the hashbrown.Best McD experience I've had in many years.Prices have gone up, but hopefully the quality has too!(I'm not complaining on the prices, cuz the quality was there!)”