Golden Leaf Cafe
1706 Stout Rd, Eau Claire, WI
Crema's Take
“Golden Leaf Cafe is a charming neighborhood spot near the Dunn County fairgrounds that does comfort food alongside their coffee, earning particular praise for hearty paninis, creative soups like beer cheese and squash, and a welcoming atmosphere for meetings with friends. While the service can be inconsistent during busy periods and dietary accommodations may need clearer communication, regulars keep coming back for the satisfying food pairings and the genuine community vibe that makes it feel like a local gathering place rather than just a quick caffeine stop.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I don't like to leave negative reviews, but I feel obligated to warn others with dietary restrictions about my experience(s). People kept raving about the food, so I tried on three separate occasions to get take-out over the course of a year. Each time, I asked for no cheese on my sandwich or wrap due to dietary restrictions, and got cheese anyway. I found the price far exceeded the quality of the ingredients, too. More staff training is needed on basic customer service, food safety, and order accuracy.
I wanted to share some feedback from my recent visit. The smoothie was partially melted when served, the taco salad had very little meat, and the wait time was quite long. I understand busy days happen and hope this helps improve future visits.
Really enjoyed the food here, had a ham & Brie sandwich with beer cheese soup and also tried the Squash soup and turkey panini Interestingly they forgot to press the panini but it’s probably my own fault due to stopping there 30 minutes before close. They must have already cleaned the press 😏 Oh well, still delicious. I remember being a teenager working in a sandwich shop
Cute little spot near the Dunn County fairgrounds - so not in the downtown area. The boutique is cute and has a variety of items. The menu is large with lots of options for lunch and breakfast. We had breakfast bowls. They were good. Nothing spectacular, but a decent, filling breakfast. Drinks were good. Service was the least impressive part of the experience. The two girls didn’t seem confidant, and they weren’t super customer focused. Paying our bill was a challenge, as they got the items wrong. Overall a cute breakfast spot with decent food and drinks.
We don’t have many places in Menomonie to enjoy a good sandwich and a drink. I like going to this place with my friends because it has a variety of paninis and coffee. I just would like them to serve my coffee in a real mug. Even after telling them that I am going to eat/drink there, they still serve my coffee or hot chocolate in a to go container. Last time I was there, the lady was not pleased when I asked her to poor our coffee into a real mug but she did for 2 of us.
Crema Reviews
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