“We love the steak melt. It's like biting into a cheeseburger! Can't beat the pizza either! The atmosphere is friendly, the staff is welcoming and the whole place is as clean as a whistle.”
“If you're looking for good homestyle food, look no further. A plentiful salad bar and daily specials as well as regular menu items available are many. My favorite every time I'm in Minnesota is the Hot Beef sandwich, scrumptious They also have a cozy bar one can belly up too for a beer or cocktail . Very "down home" atmosphere.”
“I LOVE this place. It's too bad I was only passing through. The food was great, my mocha was delicious and the barista was super friendly. It's a little more than a mile from the highway, but it's worth it!”
“Pan fried Streak sandwich with O-rings. I was concerned walking in but my meal was outstanding, staff was very friendly, price was fair because the food was so good..”
“Mauer Brothers’ is a great place to stop for a drink and meet with a friend or talk with locals. The people of Elba were welcoming, and the conversations were real. You’ll learn surprising stories about the people and places there if you take the time to listen. The bar is still owned by the descendants of the original owner from 1890, and there I learned the story of the Fire Tower and that of Black Bill of Elba (and saw his legendary trout mounted). Beer prices were fabulous. Stop here with a friend the next time you’re near Whitewater State Park in the evening!”
“Hands down, this is the best bakery in the area! If you're on your way through town, I promise you it's worth the small detour down main street. We've been customers since we were in diapers as kids and will continue to be customers until we grow old and we're back in diapers (haha). We HIGHLY RECCOMEND you make the trip to St. Charles and get yourself their world famous Long Johns! You will not be disappointed!”
“I was in town for work so I stopped by on my lunch. This place is so good! It’s affordable, good portions and flavorful! I got the chicken tacos. It also came with a side of chips and beans. I will definitely be back!”
“Classic cafe, it’s been in town for over 50 years. Home made pies, wonderful breakfasts, donuts fresh from Bloedow’s, lunch specials and rash grilled burgers.”
“Good pizza joint, accessible by ATV at the Altura end the South-East MN ATV trail. Long wait for pizza's and drinks, but the pizza's were good. The place was somewhat busy. All we noticed on the menu was pizza and flat breads.”
“Excellent food, homey place with retro vibe, and our server Ms. Diane was the sweetest.We had the Eggs Benedict with Hashbrown, a chocolate milkshake that was absolutely delicious ? and a couple of juices.We loved it and highly recommend it if you stop by St. Charles.”
“Such a fun little gem we found after climbing the Elba Fire Tower. Tony was so much fun and welcoming. Great bartender who had amazing service. And the local patrons were friendly and provided many laughs. What started as a 30-min stop to buy a Elba T-shirt turned into 3 hours of great conversation, many laughs and Tony showing me what MN pull tabs are all about! Such a great time! Check them out!!!”
“The lady of the store is always super nice to myself and my husband. We talk about the plants well we wait for our food. She is always nice to talk to. The place could use some updates but for the most part it's a nice location.”
“Super busy, parking lot was full. Once inside, you could tell it was a local favorite. Bit of a wait, but to be expected as they are busy. Great food! Great service! Great locals (have fun with them)! Apparently Wednesday night is the best local crowd ?!”
“Yes there pizzas are very good whatever thickness crust is your pleasure. They deliver the pizza and they are nice and hot even in the middle of winter. I haven't been in there new location but walking by it smells Wonderful. They do have. More than pizza.”
“I was in the St Charles location late Saturday 11/11/2023 evening around 7:45. The crew was cleaning up, getting ready to close when I came in and asked if they were still talking orders. Of course they said. I ordered the (Swiss Onions Melt) I believe it was called. Seriously, this had to be the Best Burger I have ever tasted. This, along with the excellent cheerful service, made this a very memorable experience. I stop in at this location almost every weekend in my travels from Owatonna to Whitehall WI. I have Never had a sub-par experience. Thank your crew for all that they do. Let them know that their service never goes unnoticed. Keep up the great work!Tony from Owatonna”
“In the past we had hit or miss experiences with the St charles subway location. We got lunch yesterday and we were very impressed with the service and quality of the sandwiches. I got the new #5 which had this delicious tomato parmesan vinaigrette and fresh mozzarella. Since their rebrand this store seems to be doing awesome. Very good experience!”
“For this Hardee's being in a truck stop gas station I was very presently surprised with every aspect of the food quality and taste, cleanliness and the general atmosphere of the restaurant. If you are passing through don't hesitate to get yourself some candied bacon deliciousness. Everyone was nice and things were clean and stocked.”
“Best place to eat in Utica, MN!!Likely the best place to eat in the area, but they just do burgers and pizza. Great Burgers, Great pizza, sit down with your drink and watch some sports and in a very short time you will get an amazing burger.Make sure you try the pub chips too!!”