American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Mankato
42 restaurant menus in Mankato, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Best burgers in the city hands down. I'm a big fan of the classic Shroom and Swiss, but when I've got a sweet tooth the "dessert" burgers this place..."
Jake
"Great service. Wonderful big juicy burgers that you can order with all kinds of toppings. Great onion rings and lots of pool tables. We will..."
Grammy F
"Great burgers for a reasonable price! There are some pretty crazy options with cherry pie filling and blueberry muffin tops included, but don't..."
Ben Wiechmann
"Great food and great atmosphere. The couple who owns this establishment are very nice. They even do a lot of work themselves which says a lot to me...."
Sam Hovland
"This is my favorite place in town! They have all kinds of amazing, bizarre, delicious burgers. The price is good considering the burgers are so huge...."
Jessica Staricka
"First time at The Cue Club after hearing great things about their awesome food. This is the Cherry Bomb Burger with fries. It was very good and..."
Mike Wetzel
"Not a lot on the menu but it doesn't need to. The burger are creative and enjoyable. Even with some of the odd ones, I still wanted to try them. I..."
HG Hansen
"I love the atmosphere, I love the staff, and I love the food. The people there make it so inviting and the food has so many weird combinations but..."
"The ice cream is very good. They have flavors unlike other ice cream places. The price is very..."
Conceited Northcutt
"The best ice cream I have ever had in my life. The customer service is wonderful. You can feel the joyous energy when you walk in the door. Thanks..."
Natasha Frost
"Cool little ice cream shop. Plenty of dairy free, oat or soy based flavors for those unfortunate enough to be lactose intolerant. Places inside and..."
Linda P. Brattain
"Delicious ice cream! Great variety of flavors! Staff is very friendly and courteous! Can't wait to visit..."
Cheryl Wilde-Laier
"Nice corner ice cream shop with good selections outdoor shaded picnic table seating out..."
Scott Eggert
"Ice cream selection was great but it was the outdoor eating area in back that made the experience..."
Bruce C
"Best ice cream and smoothies in town. Best atmosphere, outdoor seating, good parking and friendly stall, all in a renovated, historic building in old..."
"Not much to look at, but the food is pretty good! The burger maybe a tad overdone, but the fried onions on the burger were done just right. They were..."
Sue Jones
"Quaint little place that we stopped at on our Motorcycles with a group of friends. There is a large Dam & covered Park bench area right in with this..."
Hey Pmans
"We rode the bike there it was a great ride the place was small with very limited tables but there is a nice park across the street with picnic..."
Kim Waldoch
"Pie, shake, food and beverage biking destination 10 miles out of Mankato on the shaded Red Jacket bike trail. 2 miles west of Rapidan on a country..."
Scott Eggert
"Great family that owns it. The pie was amazing!!!!
What a great little place. Not many vintage restaurants..."
Julie Jacobs
"Meet Jim the owner for the last 50 years. Pies are amazing,food good, sign the guest book. You'll only be a stranger..."
Kevin Line
"Excellent pie. We had the sour cream raisin and the banana cream and they were both outstanding. The dam burger was good, but it was so thick that it..."
JRob Zetelumen
"Who wouldn't love a beautiful country drive to an authentic 1950's mom n' pop shop that serves homemade pie by a river..."
"Nice store....clean...with friendly staff. Lots of variety as well as many options from the deli, bakery, and hot food counter (pizza, Asian,..."
The Earth Stars
"Hyvee has made the most beautiful cakes to celebrate big milestones in the life of my friend's mother.
I would highly recommend the bakery to anyone..."
Piledriverx17
"I really enjoy the service at Hy-Vee. The people are great and very willing to help you. Prices are a little high, just have to watch what you are..."
Larry “LarBare” Koestler
"Super nice. LOVE the instore restaurant, food is always BEAUTIFUL and rlly damn good..."
Raven
"Ultimately a great store to shop at. If you can't find it there you won't find it at another store! Very clean, big aisles, great clerks all through..."
Deb Willner
"This was my first time at Hy-Vee and I am so impressed their isles are stocked and they have decent prices! Plus look how cute their bakery section..."
"The staff is extremely friendly and will describe what was in the pastries they have. I just had a lemon blueberry cupcake from here.... wow..that I..."
Chris Hanlon
"We love the Wooden Spoon! Tonight’s happy hour on the deck was made perfect with their garlic toast and bacon jalapeño..."
Erin Simmons
"THE best peanut butter with Reese's pieces cookie out there. Plus they are the size of my face. It's worth the stop to try their tasty..."
Jonathan Singleton
"I live out of state, but I have had two items from the Wooden Spoon- a yummy granola with strawberries and bananas (wow) and a garlic Chex mix. I..."
Elizabeth Ablah
"I love the warm, welcoming environment at wooden spoon. Aside from the amazing food+treats, I have volunteered at the food recovery program as well!..."
Avani T
"My pulled pork sandwich was great. The white bbq sauce was ranch dressing. I prefer the normal bbq sauce. The tuna salad tasted..."
Jeff Burger
"Stopped in to pick up rolls for a picnic and walked out with so much more. The side salads and gazpacho are super delish and a hit with my..."
"My family and I enjoyed Mother's Day brunch this morning. The wait staff were courteous, prompt and extremely pleasant. My coffee cup never went..."
Carla Taylor
"We have lived in the area less than a year and feel like we've eaten at enough burger and wings places for a lifetime. We had no idea this gem of a..."
Jennifer Hodge
"My husband and I now live out of state but we LOVE this little restaurant. We have many fond memories of past dates spent here. Some of our all-time..."
Elisa Johnson
"Took ym wife here for our 2 year wedding anniversary and we absolutely love it, we dont get many places that wow us. And the price was just..."
Kyle Kutnink
"Amazing dinner. Hubby and both had the duo dinner. Delicious thai pork with rice and steak with potatoes. The thai sauce was slightly spicy and so..."
Stephanie Parry
"The lunch buffet can't be beat in Mankato. It now costs $11.95 and is worth every penny. Cold sandwiches, six salads, bread, meats, cheeses, and..."
"Cute diner, friendly service, good food, Jill did a great job. They just added new hours open till 6 instead or 7. Was 100% why I chose them over..."
Cupp's Photo & Video Productions
"Excellent food. Great service. I had fried steak and bread pudding the last time.
If I could make a suggestion, I would ask that they should serve..."
David Kanani
"Always a good meal! Huge portions and very tasty food. I’m a big fan of the Southern Skillet with the rye bread, while my boyfriend really likes..."
Luci Hollenkamp
"It smells really good when you walk in. Very attentive staff all around.
Very clean
0utside and inside had a great atmosphere.
If you are passing by..."
Chad Carroll
"We came here for dinner because we'd passed by it many times and thought it looked like a fun place to eat. (You can't miss the big statue of the..."
D. Larson
"Went for breakfast... service was fast despite how busy they were..Food came out in a timely matter food was great as..."
Craig Leibel
"Great diner food with very kind staff. The food came out quickly and they allowed us to stay a little longer to finish our chat. Proportions are..."
Cian Campbell (CC)
"Always a great stop. We always do family gatherings here they have lots of room and are willing to seat us all. I believe it's also the last Happy..."
"This place was great!! Staff where incredibly friendly and really helpful in choosing a drink for me! The burritos where crispy and tasted amazing..."
Alex M Harnish
"Great coffee and espresso! Affirming, chill atmosphere. Very friendly and welcoming staff. This is certainly a highlight of visiting..."
Ben Skidmore
"Always enjoy it here but can’t believe I’ve never left a review here. The coffee’s always hit and I really enjoy their food options. The bowls..."
Cuong Huynh
"This place is FANTASTIC. The coffee is outstanding and the decorations are really cool. They have all gender bathrooms and signs of equality all..."
Chad Reickard
"Nice corner coffee shop with good indoor and outdoor seating..."
Scott Eggert
"Honestly loved this place. We're visiting from out-of-state and we are big coffee people. Really enjoyed my mocha and came back later for a drip..."
Brianna Fries
"Hippy college vibe, healthy vegetarian fare and cool staff. Total surprise find in Mankato. Absolutely loved our breakfast burrito, soup of the day..."
pavithra ram
"Stopped in for a quick Americano on my way out of town. Great place! Loved the coffee and the baked goods are out of this world. Great, welcoming and..."
"I loved it here. My previous experience in a city strip club left me with a lot of anxiety. Harlo was so sweet and asked me what I was and wasn’t..."
Katie Van Eps
"Pretty much the only place to go while in Mankato excellent service the food at Chevy's is awesome Always a good..."
S A
"Amazing servers and bartenders with the best costumer service! Food was delicious, with perfect size and price. Entertainment was classy and fun! Had..."
Angela Larson
"It's been a great place to get my mind off of life, the girls are gorgeous and friendly and the service is good, I go there just about every day,..."
Eric Flock
"Second favorite strip club in the whole universe, narrowly edged out by places that go full monty. Granted they serve alcohol which is a huge plus...."
"Went for the first time tonight and my family and I are so glad we did. The food is amazing and the people working were very nice, respectful,..."
Vinny Scannell
"First time I came here they had VEGAN cheese!! The last two times though they have not :(
The crust is delicious, nice and crispy!
Still giving it..."
moxeev
"First time there today. Inexpensive and great quality food! We had the Tuscan pizza in the Roman size and their cheesy bread sticks. You're able to..."
Sabrina Ortiz
"Pizza on the patio! Love this place and the..."
Chad Ziemke
"Clean fast casual pizza restaurant, tons of options and food choices. Super good fresh mozzarella! Friendly staff, and a good value for..."
Ritchie Schaefer
"Best pizza I have ever had! I definitely recommend the smokey..."
kevin bohanon
"I always get a perfect vegan pizza made exactly how I like it. This time I got vegan cheese bread..."
Jordan Freitag
"Definitely a place to visit when in Mankato. You can totally customize your zza however you'd like and the crust is..."
"Great deals for breakfast and lunch! Service was a little off, but everyone seemed pretty new. We’d go..."
Emily Raulston
"Great food and amazing prices. I love coming..."
Jessica J
"This is a pretty nice place to get some food and chill with friends or family. The food is good and the staff are nice. The interior is cozy but..."
Hunter Bolte
"Definitely a small town atmosphere. Classic open kitchen diner style. It’s what you would expect from the name of the restaurant. The servers were..."
Hanne Jorgensen
"Ahhh yes! Wagon wheel was my go-to breakfast spot. The place is quite the hit so it can be pretty busy. Other than that, the food and staff make the..."
Jared Kolle
"Outstanding service. Good food. And they fill your coffee cup frequently. Dad would have loved..."
Karen Anderson
"I love breakfast here. Staff is usually attentative. Prices can be cheap up to average depending on what your getting. I wish you didn't have to ask..."
"I always enjoy going to this place they had one in Moorhead MN so i thought I would try this one. I order the burger fries and a shake. The Shake..."
Christian artiga
"Wow! Picked it because the reviews looked great after moving my younger sister into college at Mankato. We had 7 of us go and it was fantastic...."
Austin Smith
"Great restaurant! We had a couple of drinks and burgers. Cheese curd burger, and a triple cheeseburger. It’s was all great and hoping to be back..."
Pat Lealos
"Awesome place for a birthday lunch! Appetizers were great, burger was great, wings were excellent. If you haven't been here yet you have to go and..."
Dylan Thomas
"Nice ambiance,polite and helpful service food is great. I tried chicken wings with salt and vinegar they are really..."
Biljana
"Second time in and super busy, but worth the wait. Endless selection of beers and a tasty chicken avocado sandwich. Also, super patient waitress!..."
"First time experience. You can see your food being made. The menu is clear and understandable. The burgers are good but the hot dogs are better than..."
Jedediah Hacker
"Great burgers and fries made fresh when you order so everything is hot. Extra large portions. The regular fries spills into the bag or onto your..."
Andrew Pietsch
"Had a cheeseburger,fries,had lettuce,tomato, mushrooms, pickles, ketchup, could choose more! All were delicious,burger was done,tasty, fries were..."
Jackie Fisher
"Good, but expensive. Over 45 bucks for three burgers, drinks, and we split a fry. Ridiculous. That's Shake Shack pricing. At least it tastes ten..."
Tom C
"1st time eating there and it was excellent. Home made style fries and burger was awesome along with milk..."
neal fox
"It was fabulous I have always LOVED Five Guys. I had the Cajun Style fries with my burger and they were..."
"Always enjoy coming here. We go for All the Shrimp You can Eat or Lobster Fest & my husband enjoys the Admirals Feast, along with their their garlic..."
Hey Pmans
"Not the best picture, but they gave me variety when it came to lobster. They also gave me loads of butter which is very nice! Staff was pretty nice!..."
Viola Dokken
"Loved it!! The service was top notch!!!! Best to make reservations before, especially if you're with a larger group and/or dine on the weekend. Went..."
Jay Freeman
"We had dinner at Red Lobster in Mankato and ordered the steak and lobster dinner. We chose mashed potatoes with lobster sauce (delicious!) and a..."
Karin Ambros-Ward
"Pretty sure it’s the waitress and waiters birthday every visit. The hostess took out a lobster for my daughters to pet! Delicious but the Maine..."
Makaylalala Love
"The customer service was A+ and very covid safe. Great work guys. It's been 5 years since I been to a Red lobster. Great experience once..."
Jose Rodriguez
"Don't bother going if you're vegan because there's no vegan options there. The waiter was great. Knowing what I know about the fishing industry Ol'..."
"This was our first time at this restaurant and bar. Tammy was our server. She kept our glasses full! We ordered dinner which comes with a basket of..."
Rob Wilkening
"One of my favorite places in town! Never been served a bad meal and Papageorge's service is always top notch. My favorite meal is the Wild Mushroom..."
Beau
"Outstanding! Great food, love the Tuesday night chicken parm. Great steaks, nail the temp every time. Excellent value related to price. Awesome..."
Clayton Kalmon
"When you’re in Mankato or Madison Lake, do yourself a favor and come here for dinner. The whole time I was here, all the bar, grills and..."
Marina Bonnes
"We came during a non-busy time (around 2pm). The service was incredible. The food was so tasty; and it was obvious it was made with care by a very..."
Kayleigh Kurschner
"Very good food. Had the new york strip which was on special. Cooked just right served with good homemade sauces. Plenty of food with the meal, will..."
Lee Grinde
"Always great food here and reasonably priced. Ben at the bar makes absolutely killer old fashioneds. Beautiful decor and friendly staff. It's perfect..."
P W
"Their lunch specials are a good portion of food, with friendly staff and prompt service. Try the steak..."
"Looking good inside & out. Really enjoyed the band. Great employees. Patrons all had fun.
In the heart of downtown Mankato with great stores &..."
Kathy Hansen
"Friendly bartenders good service good karaoke Wednesday and Saturday n Paula is cool the..."
Jessica Perry
"Very nice young people my husband's there fell, and all the young man's jumping and help them out very very kind of young people, security guard was..."
Angela Vaughn
"Paula and her staff are top notch. Go there. It's incomparable to anywhere else in this amazing city!! If there was another star to drop I would..."
Jerry Hargreaves
"Great place for a quiet drink. Staff is excellent! Some nights feature awesome music! I go wh it's slow during the day, but it really picks up at..."
"Today we decided to check out Baker's Square all you can eat fish dinner. Anna delivered great service to our table. The place was very clean. I had..."
Rob Wilkening
"Ordered Country Fried Steak and eggs and it was perfect! Ordered hash rows extra crispy and they came out great. Streak was tender gravy was..."
Jonah Peitz
"This is my grandkids favorite place to eat. Chocolate chip pancakes and cinnamon 🍎 apples. I always get a make your own omelet and they're always..."
Jana Larson
"What you want for an easy breakfast!
Super good fast service that was friendly. Food was great too. Nothing too crazy but for American breakfast..."
Matt
"Just barely got in without a long wait on Wednesday. Free pie day is no joke. Definitely worth it.
Had the four square breakfast. Both of our meals..."
Astrid Garrison
"We went on a Saturday night. It wasn't crowded. Our server was friendly and quick. We ordered our food with specific details and it came out exactly..."
"We went out for Valentines Day - The food & service was good 👍 we got right in…..
I had the Shrimp & Lobster Roll Sandwich + I ordered sweet..."
Hey Pmans
"The atmosphere was nice, love the open room with lots of natural light. The staff was good. The menu lacked any vegan options besides omitting meat..."
J Wurmnest
"Currently the best burger place in Mankato. Awesome burgers for good prices and my favorite tap selection in town as well. It has a kind of odd..."
Brian Klebig
"Went there in mid June and had their black and bleu burger and sampled a few of their beers. The burger was nice, but I honestly prefer the crumbled..."
"What do you call it when pulled pork, a burger, and bacon get lunch?
A delicious meating 🫢😅
Here’s the rub from two trips to Pub..."
You Betcha Bites (Brandon Jackson)
"I ordered an appetizer, entree, sprites, and dessert. It fared well for me and the group I was with. Parking was simple to find and no reservation..."
Rolando Benitez Ocampo
"Food was delicious and service was excellent. We had the poutine as the appetizer - every part of it was practically perfect. The cheese curds came..."
Colin Webster
"Great pub dining experience and good prices! :-)
I had the fish and chips, my standard trial by fire "first meal" if they offer it... and yup, it..."
DAMNED SHARP KNIVES - KM
"I stopped in for my first visit to watch the Vikings/Packers game (Skol!). The restaurant/sports bar 5 TVs on the wall (I think that is correct),..."
Chris Nelson
"Amazing as always! Go for the food and drinks, stay for the..."
Amber Pietan
"This place has a great atmosphere everytime I went to visit! From late night drinks with friends to a get together with family to play some pool in..."
Chad Smisek
"This is one of my dad's favorite places to eat, and I gotta say I see where he's coming from! Great wait staff, fantastic burger and fries, very cool..."
"Went for the first time tonight and my family and I are so glad we did. The food is amazing and the people working were very nice, respectful,..."
Vinny Scannell
"First time I came here they had VEGAN cheese!! The last two times though they have not :(
The crust is delicious, nice and crispy!
Still giving it..."
moxeev
"First time there today. Inexpensive and great quality food! We had the Tuscan pizza in the Roman size and their cheesy bread sticks. You're able to..."
Sabrina Ortiz
"Pizza on the patio! Love this place and the..."
Chad Ziemke
"Clean fast casual pizza restaurant, tons of options and food choices. Super good fresh mozzarella! Friendly staff, and a good value for..."
Ritchie Schaefer
"Best pizza I have ever had! I definitely recommend the smokey..."
kevin bohanon
"I always get a perfect vegan pizza made exactly how I like it. This time I got vegan cheese bread..."
Jordan Freitag
"Definitely a place to visit when in Mankato. You can totally customize your zza however you'd like and the crust is..."
"Great food and service. Our waitress, Marnie, was especially polite and happy. The street tacos and boneless wings were great! On tap beers and soft..."
Elizabeth Fluegge
"We love the young sports vibe at this Bar & Grill, and have enjoyed coming here for years….
My husband usually gets the BBQ boneless chicken wings..."
Hey Pmans
"Nice,polite and friendly service.Food was really good only drink was..."
Biljana
"Bdubs!!! So many great memories here. Glad that they're still going strong even with a chicken shortage. The food came out fast and they had some..."
Benjamin Funk
"I have always love the food here. My personal best is the all American cheese double patty with avocado and the original wings. Service is always..."
Arnulfo Arredondo
"Was busy when we went, and we had a larger group, but they were able to accommodate us quite well and adapt when we added a couple more people to our..."
Zachary Rinehart
"Cheeseburger was flavorful and crispy. Good amount of fries. Atmosphere was good and it paid to get there before the lunch crowd. Definitely a good..."
"Nice area to but donuts and drinks in the morning. It gets busy so I ordered a take out in the morning. I get they are busy, but when I came in, the..."
Joy Kell
"Great food and coffee. Friendly people. A bit slow. Only one person taking orders in a busy day (National Donut Day). Don’t fill my hot drink most..."
Studio Audience
"They're bagels and their wraps are pretty good coffee obviously it's Dunkin' donuts so really good just got to speak a little bit louder so then the..."
Christa Moen
"Yummy and quick, but more importantly the staff took the time to answer my questions and listen to my..."
Jamie Lindblom
"Great staff, very friendly. Donuts were super..."
"Love this place! Favorite breakfast shop! Please expand..."
Isabel Schindler
"In the fall, they have warm apple cider with whipped cream and caramel. So delicious. Great..."
Sophia Hoiseth
"Family friendly and great service. The special Strawberry/Rhubarb coffee cake was a super combination of sweet and tart, soft and crunchy, and..."
Mark Laurel
"Love the food and the coffee is great too. It gets busy in the morning so I'd order ahead if you're worried about making it in and out..."
Megan Hancock
"Just stopped here this morning for their many vegan options and I was very happy. The place is very clean and they offer such yummy looking and tasty..."
Josephine Buscemi
"I really enjoyed their coffee and Vermont breakfast..."
Trisha Bauernfeind
"I loved this place! Definitely Recommend..."
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