Bonnie’s guidebook
Food scene
Vino Cappuccino is a great place to go for lunch or dinner. Woodfired pizza, paninis, salads, desserts, coffee bar, wine bar and an amazing outdoor seating area. The owners and staff are wonderful people. They are open Thursday–Sunday, May through September. Live music on the weekends, weather permitting. You can usually find some of our flowers there in the summer.
Vino Cappuccino Artisan Bistro
N5734 U.S. 12Vino Cappuccino is a great place to go for lunch or dinner. Woodfired pizza, paninis, salads, desserts, coffee bar, wine bar and an amazing outdoor seating area. The owners and staff are wonderful people. They are open Thursday–Sunday, May through September. Live music on the weekends, weather permitting. You can usually find some of our flowers there in the summer.
We love to grab an occasional burger and drinks at The Blind Tiger. The food is tasty and they source their meat locally, which we appreciate. They have a sizable dining area and full menu. Pretty diverse beer list, especially for a small town bar. Patio seating area. Kind and attentive staff.
The Blind Tiger Bar & Grill
512 Main StreetWe love to grab an occasional burger and drinks at The Blind Tiger. The food is tasty and they source their meat locally, which we appreciate. They have a sizable dining area and full menu. Pretty diverse beer list, especially for a small town bar. Patio seating area. Kind and attentive staff.
Awesome pizza! They have a large menu including pasta/Italian dishes, salads, Thursday night supper specials, desserts, and great ice cream! They will usually deliver to the Grant Town Hall (less than 2 miles south of us) for pick-up. NOTE: They don't open until 3pm, Sunday through Friday.
A Little Slice of Italy
501 Main StAwesome pizza! They have a large menu including pasta/Italian dishes, salads, Thursday night supper specials, desserts, and great ice cream! They will usually deliver to the Grant Town Hall (less than 2 miles south of us) for pick-up. NOTE: They don't open until 3pm, Sunday through Friday.
You have to visit this place just for the decor! It's wild! Very affordable. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pretty much the epitome of a small town, Wisconsin cafe. :)
Sand Creek Cafe & Convenience
N13419 County Road IYou have to visit this place just for the decor! It's wild! Very affordable. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pretty much the epitome of a small town, Wisconsin cafe. :)
Subway
817 Dallas StSometimes you just need a Subway sammie. Located in the Cenex in town, 10 minutes south.
The Pourhouse
W301 West Menomonie StreetGreat place to go out for food and drinks! Great aesthetic.
The Junction
100 East Menomonie StreetCoffee, pizza and more and this sweet little "junction."
Fabulous market on the Chippewa River! (Also the market we vend at). The Saturday market is pretty big. Local veggies, meat, cheese, fruit, kombucha, breads/pastries and more!. There is also an arts/crafts market, food trucks and live music. Olson's Ice Cream is usually there with sweet treats.
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Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market
300 Riverfront TerraceFabulous market on the Chippewa River! (Also the market we vend at). The Saturday market is pretty big. Local veggies, meat, cheese, fruit, kombucha, breads/pastries and more!. There is also an arts/crafts market, food trucks and live music. Olson's Ice Cream is usually there with sweet treats.
The Informalist
205 S Barstow StFarm to table restaurant.
The Lakely
516 Galloway StFarm to table restaurant.
Sightseeing
If you like antiques, the Colfax Arts & Antique Mall is a must. Bonus: they serve lunch! You can grab a cup of coffee while you peruse the collection and wait for your food. Rotating menu of sandwiches and soups.
Colfax Arts & Antique Mall LLC
603 Main StIf you like antiques, the Colfax Arts & Antique Mall is a must. Bonus: they serve lunch! You can grab a cup of coffee while you peruse the collection and wait for your food. Rotating menu of sandwiches and soups.
Looking for some local history? Why not check out the Colfax Railroad Museum! Now offering a mini-train ride for kids!
Colfax Railroad Museum
500 E Railroad AveLooking for some local history? Why not check out the Colfax Railroad Museum! Now offering a mini-train ride for kids!
Check out Colfax's very own nature preserve! This recently established natural area provides a great opportunity for hiking and enjoying the beautiful Red Cedar River.
Red Cedar River Savanna State Natural Area
730th StreetCheck out Colfax's very own nature preserve! This recently established natural area provides a great opportunity for hiking and enjoying the beautiful Red Cedar River.
WoodWind Park
E7115 1058th AveGenerally has live music on the weekends and outdoor activities year-round.
Backroads Safari
N12627 220th StAbout 40 minutes away, but an interesting and exotic outing!
Winery
Cottage Winery and Vineyard
N7391 County Rd FScenic winery and vineyard.
Local wine found in most retails stores in our area.
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River Bend Vineyard & Winery
10439 33rd AveLocal wine found in most retails stores in our area.
Local winery, apple orchard and event venue.
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Autumn Harvest Winery and Orchard
19947 Co Hwy JLocal winery, apple orchard and event venue.
Grocery
MMFC is a lovely little co-op located in Downtown Eau Claire. Lots of local and organic goods and the staff is top notch!
Just Local Food Cooperative
206 S Farwell StMMFC is a lovely little co-op located in Downtown Eau Claire. Lots of local and organic goods and the staff is top notch!
Kyle’s Market is a family owned grocery and mini-liquor store in downtown Colfax, just 10 minutes away. They’ve got just about anything you might need and the staff is very friendly.
Kyle's Market
115 Main StreetKyle’s Market is a family owned grocery and mini-liquor store in downtown Colfax, just 10 minutes away. They’ve got just about anything you might need and the staff is very friendly.
Entertainment
Pablo Center hosts regular events and art shows in an exquisite facility. Check out their website for what’s going on during your stay!
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Pablo Center at the Confluence
128 Graham AvePablo Center hosts regular events and art shows in an exquisite facility. Check out their website for what’s going on during your stay!