Restaurants near Lake Elmo

“We recently got married (October 2024) and Lake Elmo Inn catererd our wedding. It was absolutely AMAZING! We had the prime rib carving station and the walleye as well as the duck soup and salad. Our guests are still talking about the food. We decided to upgrade to the "LEI Experience" which means each of your guests get a warm hand towel, an intermezzo sorbet, and a chocolate covered strawberry!!! We were over the moon with the service on the night of the wedding and all our communication with LEI throughout the process. Special shoutout to Kayla G. who was the most patient, professional, and kind event manager! She answered every single one of my (many) questions and she did so with a smile! On the night of the wedding, we were SO impressed with how fast the servers were able to get to each of our guest tables and keep the flow going. It was seamless, seriously. We cannot recommend Lake Elmo Inn Catering enough. They've total pro's and just know that you'll be in good hands. Thank you again to everyone on the team for your hard work to make the dream come true!! <3”

“Great local coffee shop. Good coffee drinks and friendly staff!”

“Beautiful environment. You can easily tell that the people here care deeply about providing the best recipes and service for everyone who comes in the door.”

“I came across VN Express Food on social media and was really moved to see them out in the community, giving back and providing food for the homeless. It’s refreshing to see a business that truly cares about the people around them. Not only do they provide great service/products, but they also make a positive impact in the community. Highly recommend supporting businesses like this that go the extra mile!”

“The food was excellent , hats off to the chef , this son and Mom were sitting next to us their chicken dinner looked fab, will be going back for that , my friend and I had burgers , onion rings and chips the rings were cooked perfectly. Prices for the food were fantastic , not expensive at all. Loved all the Hamm's Bear stuff, my dad retired from there . Great place keep up the good job!!”

“Very welcoming environment”

“Great food stoped for lunch after a job guy with me recommended and I was not disappointed one bit got the steak quesadilla and it was one of the best iv ever had and price was great. Will definitely be stopping in for lunch there again when in the area. Just because it's behind a gasstion don't let that stop you from trying this place hand down one of the best authentic Mexican food trucks iv been to.”

“Jeni the bartender is absolutely FABULOUS! Love the good, service...top notch! 5 🌟 🤩 ⭐️ 🌠 💫”

“I recently had the pleasure of being served by Jasmine and Donna at Machine Shed- Lake Elmo the last 2 mornings. From the moment we arrived, they greeted us with a warm smile and genuine enthusiasm.

Throughout the meal, their attentiveness was remarkable. They anticipated our needs, refilling drinks and checking in at just the right moments, all while balancing other tables with ease. The knowledge of the menu was impressive; they offered excellent recommendations and made sure we had everything we needed for a great dining experience.

What stood out most was their friendly demeanor—which made us feel like valued guests rather than just another table. Their professionalism and positive energy truly enhanced our meal.

Overall, our visit memorable, and I can’t wait to return to Machine Shed for another fantastic experience!”

“Walked into a very clean environment! Immediately greated by Benjamin H. He was friendly in all the right ways. Delicious food just the way we ordered it. Great strawberry shake! I would recommend to everyone not on a diet lol. Overall the best part of our trip was Ben's awesome customer service. Thank you!”

“great home style cooking, breakfast anytime!”

“This is our favorite place. Been here a handful of times. Staff are amazing rather they are full or slow, same great service. Everything I've tried on the menu is 100%. Breakfast mac and cheese I highly recommend. The smoked old fashion.....great. Husband gets one every time.”

“Great place! First class hospitality and food. My new favorite lunch spot…If you haven’t already, check it out , you won’t be disappointed!”

“Diana and the team at Ronnally's were incredible! They fueled the Woodbury Boys Soccer Team for their 2023 playoff run with unbelievable family style food (garlic toast, caesar salad and pastas) and service! Thank you Ronnally's Team! ⚽️⚽️⚽️”

“Delicious, fresh, hand made pizza. We love patronizing this local establishment. We'll definitely be back!”

“My daughter and I went here because I was on the search for an amazing Affogato. They did not disappoint. The owner was super sweet to my daughter and pulled strawberry gelato out of the freezer even though it wasn’t on their menu that day. All of the gelato we had was amazing and the customer service was even more amazing. We give this place 5 out of 5 stars, and we will definitely be back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Best coffee and boba tea shop in the area!!!!”

“Gavin is an Amazing Manager and greets you with a warm welcome and he knows the menu and has some great suggestions,like thee Truffle Fries to snack on while waiting for your Huge cheese filled Meatball on pile of noodles with great sauce… Or Shrimp Alfredo on a bed of noodles and don’t forget the Chocolate cake for dessert. Wow it was great and I enjoyed the whole experience. Thank you Gavin and on the spot crew.”

“Definitely would recommend. Food was amazing and service was excellent.”

“great service, food was ready quickly, and the food was delicious. price point was definitely good as well.”

“Good was amazing! Fast friendly service and super fresh! Highly recommend!”

“First time here and will be back. Friendly service and Delicious coffee! We tried the Mazapan Latte and Miel Latte...both very good!”

“First time stopping on vacation and was not disappointed. I'm a thin crust girl. When you do thick crust, you do it like this place!”

“The BEST place to buy ice cream. VERY generous portions. It’s delicious!!”

“Amazing food and service. Will DEFINITELY be back.”

“Unbelievably good! Stellar customer service and hands down the best burger I've ever had. The bacon cheese fries are a MUST.”

“Cool newer diner in downtown Stillwater! I love diners and this place met all of my expectations. Food was amazing and the music was on point. I got the cheeseburger and fries which I believe are made in house. I highly recommend it! My husband has the buffalo chicken cheesesteak with tots and had no complaints! We also shared the cheese curds for an app and they were outstanding! Love that they also have a full bar and local bear on tap!”

“Ice cream was delicious and it’s fun to sit about with your treats and play bags with the family in front of the bright cow painted garage. Cutesy kitschy sweet.”

“They have great subs and the cones are wonderful. Keep up the great work.”

“Great little Ice Cream shop! The ice cream the service and the atmosphere was amazing! Thank you again!”