Growler Guys is an interesting concept. They sell a very large number of beers, ciders, and meads on tap. The taps range wildly in price, and are always rotating so you can always surprise yourself when you go there.  I have had some delicious pours at Growler Guys and I am particularly impressed that they always have a very nice selection of ciders on tap from around the country. They now also serve Komucha. See the link below for what is on tap today.

Bug-Eyed Betty's has become a local favorite, and with good reason. The food is always a little more interesting than the average restaurant and bar in the area, and is all reasonably priced considering the above-average quality.

There is always a good selection of wine and beer, and the happy-hour specials make them all affordable. Note also that Betty's has a reputation of doing good things for the local community - always worth considering.

Home-cooked style Italian food in Menomonie. Near Ace Hardware and Dick's Groceries.

Netty Q's offers a nice but limited selection of old-style Italian cooking and some wonderful salads.  You won't find food out of a box, or freezer here. The home-made Cannoli desserts are exceptional, and prices are very fair.

The restaurant does not serve any alcoholic beverages, and has a fairly limited selection of beverages in general.

Still - you can't go wrong if you're looking for a home-cooked Italian meal.

This restaurant/coffee shop is located in the former Knapp, Stout, and Co. General Store, so it is of historical interest - but don't go there for that. Go for the great coffee and food, much of which is locally sourced.  The baked goods are great old-fashioned items, made at the restaurant with love. There are many interesting menu items for breakfast and lunch, all of which are recommended.

Keep in mind that they are not open for dinner (except recently on Thursdays - check with them to be sure) and they are open six days per week- but never on Saturday.

New BBQ restaurant featuring local smoked meats in the former location of Samboney's and Al's Dog Haus in Eau Claire. 

New kid on the block old-fashioned ice cream parlor with hand-dipped cones, malts, pies and coffee.  Lines are running out the door on hot days, so be prepared to wait, but it's worth it.  Chocolate Shoppe ice cream is great.  Many flavors.

Farm Table Values

The northwest region of Wisconsin is the last and largest concentration of small farms in America — farms 300 acres and fewer.  A lot has changed in agriculture, and Farm Table is proud to support one aspect that hasn’t:  small farms care about rich soil, wholesome produce and raising healthy animals on grass.

As eaters and members of the human family, we honor all paths. Whether you are young or old, big or small, healthy or unhealthy, on a budget or not, you are welcome here. Menomonie Market is Menomonie’s only community-owned grocery store, with over 2,000 households represented in our ownership.

The Duke and Dagger is a British-style pub in Menomonie. 

Interactive map of where food trucks are in Eau Claire - note that at the moment none of the food truck drivers seem to be contributing to the map, but I'm sure that will change in time. The map shows you where food trucks will be on any given day.