Restaurants in Mankato

“Crumbl is always solid, but my location is honestly the best. Cookies are always on point 🍪”

“Nolabelle has always been fantastic. Staff, food, atmosphere is always great. We always try to get Paige for our server, but all the people there are awesome. I just wish they'd change the menu up a little more often based on the season.”

“This place is amazing - Myranda was an awesome bartender and it was cool atmosphere. Will definitely be back!”

“The halibut was cooked to perfection and tasted great. The only thing that I would add would be a little bit of lemon butter sauce on the bottom of the plate but admittedly I’m not a chef.”

“Amazing food and better service!! 10 out of 10 would recommend🔥❤️”

“Jaxon served our large group and he was amazing. He was very kind and very very very funny. He was quick with service and food. Definitely would recommend (wouldn’t line dance)”

“Top notch! I love Pizza Ranch wherever I go. Mankato is the 160th location The Legendary Pizza Ranch Guest ever visited.”

“Repeat customer for the past three years and I am so excited to see and experience to menu and food elevating in taste and quality.”

“D.E.L.I.S.I.O.U.S so good. The 4/20 box was so delicious. The birria tacos and broth were so so yummy a perfect blend with the cheese. and the street corn fries were amazing. Also the warm filled donuts with cream cheese! ✨ 5 stars! Also came with 10mg THC drink and I picked up some canolis ♥️. I definitely recommend this place”

“It's kept clean and a great place to get some food. I cant wait for the food trucks to come back. Swedes was the one there today. I was excited for it! super nice woman working today. The food was not great though.The Pulled pork is very dry. I had the sandwich and the nachos, and took it home. I only live 8 mins away. The food was cold, no semi warm to it. Their sauces are good though, just doesn't make up for the dry pork.”

“I recommend it 100% the service is fast and the waitress extremely friendly… I love it”

“We had a fun time today and topped it off with the best late nite cookies around 💜💜”

“Delicious steak and chicken I did get a little over stuffed just from the other stuff the rice was amazing and so was the service if I could come here everyday I would”

“The negative comments on the Dining Center are pretty old. They have really improved their food! There is a fresh salad bar, made to order sandwich bar, pasta bar, fresh pizza daily, and soft serve ice cream, as well as vegetarian/vegan options, a dessert bar, and several choices of balanced, healthy meals daily.”

“Some friends and I recently enjoyed an evening at JD’s Hideaway in downtown Mankato. They had the most amazing home cut french fries, the best I’ve had in a very long time, exactly like the ones my mom used to make at home when I was a kid. I also had a perfectly made burger, one that wasn’t talking to me when I bit into it , but was Juicy and grilled just the way I like it.
We also enjoyed a new appetizer called vegan chicken wings, Definitely something everyone should try.
JD‘s is an amazing place to hang out if you wanna go with a group of friends or your best friend. Shoot some pool, throw some axes or darts, Enjoy the other activities are just have some good food and drinks. This is definitely the place to go for an evening of good entertainment, good food and drinks.
oh, and don’t forget to grab a bowl of their delicious wild rice soup!”

“Will be taking my business elsewhere 😌 if you have different opinions on lgtbq you will be called a bigot”

“The fish and chips were amazing. The brownie desert was wonderful. Great server and reasonably priced. Will definitely go back if in Mankato again.”

“Great ice cream and great service!”

“The food is super delicious, the owners are amazing people too!”

“This place just kills it. I eat here 4 to 5 times a week for lunch. I have never left disappointed. Not once. The staff are courteous and friendly and are great at remembering most customers names. They got it going on!”

“I thought the food was delicious, fair prices, the store was very clean and the service was great”

“I went in and got the Strawberry Cheesecake mega shake for additional protein based on Gus’s recommendation and it was DELICIOUS. I will definitely be making Mad Ave Nutrition a staple (great prices too!)”

“I've had many pizzas all over the 47 contiguous States excluding Maine only. Some good pizzas but only "one" great pizza. Pagliais! It was/is always going to be the family first when back in Minnesota and would definitely, without a seconds hesitation drive from the cities and farther for the only best, great, greatest pizza I've ever eaten. You are the best around.”

“We loved the food & service was amazing!!”

“Fabulous food, generous portions, excellent service!! Definitely going again. A very STRONG recommend!”

“It's becoming one of my new favorite dining choices in Mankato. Huge portions, great food, great service and I love the decor. The Dick Titus commercial is great. The meatloaf is another favorite. They have good pasta as well. Cozy place with a welcoming interior.”

“Addie is an absolute gem! From the moment I walked in, they greeted me with the biggest smile and made me feel right at home. Their energy is contagious, and they truly go above and beyond to make every customer feel welcome. If you’re looking for a great start to your day, Addie’s your person. Thank you for making my morning so much brighter!”

“My wife and I and the in-laws stopped to check out ummies after going thru the Kiwanis light show last weekend. Of course right before a maverick hockey game and they were packed. We walked Thru and didn’t find a seat open. Gentleman stoped us and said he had 2 tables going to be ready in 10 minutes. So we waited for them to open up and we all were glad we did. Waitress was awesome and food was even better! Highly recommended! Great job to all the staff at UMMIES!!”

“Fantastic food!! Caring wonderful owner!!❤️❤️❤️”

“1000 Degrees Pizza blew me away! The atmosphere was welcoming, the staff attentive, and the pizza absolutely delicious — crisp crust, fresh toppings, and baked to perfection. I had the Smokey Pollo and it was perfect, packed with flavor and cooked just right. What made it even more special was meeting the owner, Kathy, the night before. She’s genuinely kind and passionate about her restaurant, and that energy shines through in every detail. Highly recommend this spot for anyone craving great food and great vibes!”

“Delicious Chicken Philly!”

“Got my pumpkin fix today! Staff was efficient, quick and friendly! Thank you staff!!
I redeemed free perks that I was given after the last Caribou (not this location) I went to did not refund my mobile app order as they said they would do when they were out of many things I pre-paid for. Thank you Caribou customer service for refunding my $ and making my experience with you a good one. You are much appreciated!!”

“Great pho!”

“LocAle Brewing Company has really good sour beers.”

“Ordered this for takeout on DoorDash. Man! This place puts my local pita place in Rochester to shame. The fresh pita bread has a perfect bite, with the flavorful meat and fresh veggies and tzatziki, it was divine. 10/10.”

“Stopped here on the recommendation of the front desk at our hotel. Happy Chef was closing due to short staffing; however, thankfully, we were still seated. Bobbi and Leslie, we can’t thank you enough for the excellent service and delicious food.”

“Had the healthy melt with turkey added 10/10 Iced salted caramel latte with oat milk 10/10”

“As good as it gets!! Fresh, Fast, and Friendly!”

“Great place to eat! Excellent food, friendly staff, and great drinks”

“We have been taking my kiddo in or getting takeout since she was 2. She is 13 now and they know her order and always offer a great Sakura Roll for her to enjoy. Thanks for the years of great food!”

“Myrna the only waitress there is a very pleasant person and very friendly to the customers. Keep up the great work!”

“The food is delicious. The only downside is they don’t accept cash.”

“Always feel bad when I go to the mall for food, this place is tucked around the corner of the food court, I seriously been missing out! They have empanadas!!! And are they delicious. Perfect balance of meat, cheese and dough. Prices are great and left with extras.”

“Beautifully made & amazing tasting cakes every time! Tony is great at what he does and offers the best customer service. Highly recommend. Our family favorites are the white cakes, confetti cakes, and our recent first experience with the peanut butter explosion. YUM 😋😋”

“Preordered online, and went in for pick up. Didn’t realize until then that they ran out of a lot of fruit teas and fruit drinks so we could only get strawberry fruit drinks. Beautiful indoor backdrop for pictures! Staff was knowledgeable and kind. If you want to order, only option is a kiosk but doesn’t seem like they can program when they are out of certain things.

Parking: Sitting across campus and other restaurants/eateries (Chipotle, Asian Wok, crumbl cookies), bank, and a liquor store, so it can grt busy!”

“Fillin’ Station is such a great place to meet to hang out, have a meeting or consultation, and get a latte or tea:) I would definitely recommend going!”

“Always a great Happy Hour atmosphere. Love the Honey Goat pizza.”

“Top notch bar that has become a cornerstone in Mankato Minnesota for live music.”

“Our server was ambitious, on time, everything served hot including the bread sticks which never stopped, soda was refilled with no breaks it was very nice. And the other servers in there were some real cuties.....”

“We enjoy going in for a Bloody Mary on a Saturday or Sunday. We have highly recommended that they get better Appetizers , what they call Sharables but they haven't. They took the pretzel off the menu and they shoyld not have. They don't have any deep fried mushrooms, broccoli or cauliflower. So if you are wanting appetizers then I dont recommend going there. Their juicy Lucy's are very good and so is there French dip. They have a chicken bourbon salad that is amazing. We have only sat a table once and thr service was not as good as at the bar. its fun to watch people play pickle ball. its nice that they have popcorn to snack on. They don't play the music loud, which is something we really like.”

“Food was great! Waffle fries and a side of ranch is the way to go. Grace, our server, was awesome. Thx highly recommend!”

“Super good frozen yogurt, is my first time and I live it.”

“much love and comfort <3 the workers there were very helpful when explaining drinks to me, I was even allowed to smell the powdered drink mix they use so I know what a drink is like before I buy it. Very helpful and thoughtful <333”

“Friendly service. The person who took my order was very friendly.”

“Good food and good atmosphere.”

“We used the Wooden Spoon to cater an event for our employees, they were professional and so easy to work with. The food was amazing and the presentation was great! I would highly recommend for your next event!”

“My family and I loved this place. It seemed like a raisin canes but almost a little better! We got meals along with trying the fried pickles and fried okra, everything was very good! The price was great for the portion sizes. The staff was patient with us, as we’ve never ate there. We will definitely go back when we get the chance!”

“The food is SO good. But it’s so loud you can hardly have a conversation. We regularly talk about wanting to go, but we don’t actually go very often because we’re not up for all the noise. But the food is SO good.”

“Best shake I've had in a long time, and my sandwich was excellent. Always a very relaxing stop after shopping.”

“Best place in town. Have been to all as a mexican food lover and hands down i will be going back to themm didnt mess upp on my order. I suggest going in the first time to know what your getting and what comes with your meal. Breakfast lunch and dinner. Killing the mexican game at all 10 locations. Will be making this my go to fast food”

“The food is always wonderful and the staff is friendly and helpful.”

“Very disappointed with the cold tacos, half filled chilitos, and sloppy tostada. They even left the burned cheese and old chips from the grill in the wrapper of two of my chilitos. upped the price and down graded the service. Sad.”

“The scooters on Madison ave is best. The other one acts like you're trying to get more from them when you ask for less ice. I ask for less ice because it takes me nearly all day to finish a drink. Someone who has had stomach surgery, it's annoying to get halfway through a drink in 3 hours and it be all water after that. Anyways, I digress.

My husband and I go to scooters when I don't want to make breakfast or for his protein shake. They're always wonderful and they've fixed any issues we've had. Definitely give their tomatoe, egg and feta chz bites cooked 10 seconds longer (trust) ☺️☺️”

“The energy in this bar is definitely above all others in Mankato! The people there truly care and they create a great environment!”

“I would not consider myself a "foodie" but i do have a restaurant bucket list, i started seeing posts for a new taco spot in mankato & i had to go, well cuz its tacos 😆!! Thankfully the boys are always down for my lil adventures....lets be honest though i had them at the word tacos for this one 😆!! I rarely do food/restaurant reviews but i am tonight!! We tried Tako Kato & i give it a 10!! That may be partial to the best dates ever but.....its super cute, small & quaint. They do have a dine in option & the esthetic is super cozy & fun!! The boys both did the hot cheeto burritos made to their likings & i did the maverick burrito with the restaurant recommendations both twists on american & authentic mexican food. Food was hot, fresh & delicious!! Fries are even a choice as a side, which parker opted for & they were better than alot of burger joints, D did the chips & sauce & i did the rice....all very good!! The staff super friendly we were checked on by the waiters & the cooks! & they even offered a fun family picture to add to their polariod wall, making our visit a personable & fun family night, even though i wouldnt say its the traditional family sit in restaurant. Very authentic with a flare for a small little spot!! Needless to say a fun night with my boys!!”

“This 'Johns is always impeccably obsessively clean. Whole thing looks brand new. They have the local papers to read while you eat and one TV going (just enough to stare at but not overwhelming like a sports bar). Staff are perfectly professional yet down-home friendly and polite. Perfect customer service attitude for rural Minnesota. Food is fresh and prompt, made how I asked. And the potato oles are super crispy!

My only complaint is out of their control: the seats are hard!”

“awesome food!”

“Pizzas always really good and there cheese bread is delicious too .. prices are reasonable and the delivery is amazing, we live a little bit out of town and they still deliver 🥰 sometimes it’s kinda hard to find places to come out here :) so we’re thankful and will continue to order 😊”

“Amazing customer service! Loved the VIBE! Products were definitely high quality. You can tell they love what they do! Also love the cute stickers!!”

“After staying away for several years, we finally gave this buffet another try. It is SO much better now. Great tasting food, great selection, and nice employees! Clean place and well stocked food options. We love it.”

“Good service. Good food. Good deal at Christmas time with gift cards!”

“Docks are on backside of building, inside the building. Nice red rope lights to show you where to back into. Good people, got in trailer right away. In and out in less than 30 minutes. Porta potty inside dock area. Bolt cutters inside if you need them to cut seal. Great experience!”

“The food here was excellent. The price was affordable per person. I devoured everything because it was delicious! I recommend this place and will definitely come back when I'm in the city.”

“Food is great and vary friendly atmosphere thanks…”

“So good! Great location Everyone is so friendly , the food is delicious. Highly recommend!”

“The food was fresh and very well made. I still need to try more flavors but for now my favorite is habanero steak👌😋 🌶
Tenian buena musica mexicana (Julieta Venegas )😁 Me gustó mucho.”

“Great service, excellent food. 12/10 would return and/or recommend”

“papa murphys pizza is now open on river front dr mankato mn tues thru sat 12pm to 7 pm”

“Clean store. Great staff. Order is always ready on time.

Vegetarian options: Good selection

Dietary restrictions: They accommodate based on their menus

Parking: Store front parking

Kid-friendliness: Friendly staff

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair access”

“It is great to have it in Mankato. I love the chain. However, it has some limits comparing to the experience I have in other location. Because it is a food court area in the mall, it has limited hours and not an option I picked to get quick lunch. Price is similar to other location but served in plastic bowl with plastic utensils (food court's issue again). Food tastes good and my bowl has a lot of noodles, but the broth is not much and hot enough since the noodles absorb it very fast.”

“Nice new pool tables ! Right downtown where all the action is , A very good crowd on the weekends , I really good sound system”

“always my fav! fresh, great service...friendly employees!”

“Salads were good. Service just meh. Bartender ignored us while continuing to serve a couple next to us. Was having a convo with them about other restaurants in the area so clearly they were locals and regulars. Not sure we will be back.”

“Took the kids for “May the 4th” to get some pizza and check out the Star Wars event. It was a great time and the kids loved it! Thanks for putting this on and as always the pizza was great.”

“best caribou, ladies working are wonderful and have top tier drink recommendations- the turtle coffee with the breakfast sandwich and cookies were all delicious!! 😋”

“Whoever was working on oct 20th, 2025 at about 9pm at the riverfront location did a wonderful job. They were super nice and I could tell that they’re both working super hard :)))”

“w for giving me an extra crinkle fry in my curly fries and the roast beef sliders are amazing

I would give a pic of the crinkle fry but I already ate it”

“Finally had a chance to have their breakfast I had Denver omelet with cheesy hash browns. Wife had biscuits and gravy. We both said this is like the best breakfast we’ve ever had.”

“Well, I've never been inside a scooter's coffee so I don't know what the atmosphere is but the drive-thru is always a wonderful experience! And the coffee is delicious! 😋
And of course, my dog always loves her pup cup! 🐶”

“We love hanging out at Mully’s!! Fun karaoke nights and super friendly bartenders!! Fantastic customers that become great friends!! Great food at value prices too!”

“I love the chicken schwarmas! Sadly I moved away from Mankato. I was ordering the sauce online and now the website seems to be gone. :( So now I have to plan special trips to Mankato, but it's worth it for me.”

“I will have to preface this review by saying that I'm definitely going to give Johnny B's a second shot. My first experience there was subpar, but I feel like it could be much better. I tried their fries, cowboy kegs, buffalo chicken tater tot kegs, and the philly cheese steak sandwich. The fries were nothing to write home about at all, they tasted under salted and almost store bought. The cowboy kegs were definitely a cool premise, like hush puppies but with cream cheese. They didn't taste as good as I hoped but I still enjoyed them. The buffalo chicken tater tot kegs had me excited, but the potato and chicken flavors didn't mix well and it also didn't taste as good as I expected. They did give me a fat cup of bleu cheese though which I was super happy about. The philly cheese steak sandwich was definitely the star of the show, delicious, but I do have to remark that I wish it had more cheese.

Overall, the food was 6/10, barely above average, but the place was clean, the waitress was nice, and the overall experience was more 8/10. I want to return because I want to try the bacon ranch tater kegs and the more famous menu items. I'm sure that while the food I ordered was subpar, other options must be way better. I'll update my review next time I visit”

“I love the friendly faces, they remember my name & favorite coffee. Vanilla Latte (Skinny)”

“Wonderful experience! We placed a large catering order with individual meals/drinks for each member of our party. The Stadium Village staff was great! Called to verify delivery time, individually packed/labeled each meal, brought two extra small drinks just in case, and then refused a tip! Would HIGHLY recommend this location! Thank you, Stadium Village staff!”

“I love dunkin food and coffee! so nice to grab something to eat it drink at a reasonable price! All your employees do their best at their job. If someone isn't happy, they accommodate appropriately.”

“First, no matter what happens the rest of the night, this place gets a five out of five from me. I am totally blind, and took Lyft down here on a Sunday evening. I am in fact sitting here right now. The lift driver dropped me off in what seemed like the middle of a parking lot, but told me the door was straight ahead. I wind up wandering into some sort of parking garage… On a whim, I called the bar to see if they might know where I might be at… Two people came out looking for me. Aiden and Mika. First class individuals. Micah eventually found me and she guided me back to the bar. Food is always good here. Drinks are two for one until 11 PM… Service is always wonderful, but tonight, they truly went above and beyond. I don’t care what anyone else says about the place… These guys are awesome in my book. Especially if you are a disabled person coming in on your own.”

“I went on a Tuesday, and I can remember a six-pack and a pound for five dollars. It is, with everything else, higher in price. I still like going to Taco Johns.”

“It was...ok!! I have been wanting to try it for a while now and, food was warm at most.. I most likely won't try it again.. it wasn't horrible but it wasn't good either..”

“As I have always been incredibly pleased with toppers, today my order was incorrect. I placed an order for sausage, pepperoni, green peppers, onions and mushrooms on the whole pizza, and black olives on half. I got the pizza and it was half black olives and cheese, half sausage, pep, green peppers, olive and mushrooms. Pretty disappointed”

“I have loved Buffalo Wild Wings Mankato for almost 30 years! Great job!”