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Sunday Brunch

29 Pines

A classy yet casual eatery serving up an eclectic and surprising mix of main entrées, as well as burgers, steaks, and seafood. The Sirloin 29 is a crowd pleaser, charbroiled and seasoned with a blend of 29 spices. Hot lunch buffet with soup and salad is served on weekdays, and a roasted chicken buffet is available Sundays. Open for Sunday brunch, private party room, banquet services, vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $10-$15

Eau Claire • 874-2929

 

Sunday Brunch

Altoona Family Restaurant

American food in a simple family atmosphere where breakfast is served all day and homemade specials are the norm. AFR is popular for fish frys on Friday nights. Sunday brunch, vegetarian friendly.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$9

Altoona • 830-5000

 

Sunday Brunch

The Barley Club at Pine Meadow

Fun and friendly, The Barley Club offers a full menu year round with outdoor dining overlooking Pine Meadow Golf Course. The signature fish fry, served with homemade potato salad and coleslaw, features battered walleye, baked or fried cod, battered shrimp or shrimp scampi, and salad bar. Indoor and outdoor banquets and catering services available. Offers Sunday brunch, and daily lunch and dinner specials.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$10

Eau Claire • 831-9224

 
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Sunday Brunch

Blue Moon Family Restaurant

With a menu that’s seven pages long, finding something you like at Blue Moon shouldn’t be a challenge. They’ve got everything from Greek (spinach pies) to Asian (great stir-fries) to Mexican, and of course, family-style American classics. Breakfast is popular, but don’t miss the dinner specials, such as the fish fry. And check out the homemade cinnamon rolls, said to be “bigger than a plate.” Breakfast available all day long, reservations available for larger parties, very vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$10

Eau Claire • 833-8036

 

Sunday Brunch

Blue Moose Grill & Steak House

This Southern influenced restaurant is an old school kind of steakhouse. Right away customers will notice a moose up on the bar and some chainsaw-carved grizzly bears. Comfort your palate by the fireplace with some pecan chicken, barbecue ribs, or sweet potato pancakes with maple or honey butter. Catering is available as well as banquet rooms, Sunday brunch, and vegetarian options.

Avg Price: $15-$35

Bloomer • 568-2687

 

Sunday Brunch

Bridgewater Restaurant and Pub

This relaxed and casual yet upscale restaurant is known for their cut-to-order steaks and Bloody Marys. With an attached bar, there is live music Thursday through Saturday. Open late on weekends, vegetarian friendly, and private room.

Avg Price: $6-$20

Chippewa Falls • 723-6941 • www.avalonhotelchippewafalls.com

 

Sunday Brunch

Burgandy's Restaurant

Quiet fine dining attached to the Plaza Hotel and Brewski's bar and grill. Known for their popovers and Friday night fish and shrimp buffet. Lunch buffet weekdays and brunch buffet on Sunday. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $10-$22

Eau Claire • 834-3181 • www.plazaeauclaire.com

 

Sunday Brunch

Chick-A-Dee’s Family Restaurant

A traditional family-style restaurant that has been around for ages, Chick-A-Dee’s is known for its all-day breakfast and daily specials.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$9

Eau Claire • 832-7724

 
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Sunday Brunch

Chippewa Family Restaurant

One of the area’s big breakfast spots, the Chippewa Family Restaurant cracks open more eggs than a clumsy farmer. However, regulars of all ages show up for lunch and dinner, as well (not to mention the homey atmosphere). Check out the daily specials. The plentiful comfort food is available for carry out.

Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$9

Chippewa Falls • 723-4751

 

Sunday Brunch

City Limits Restaurant

Located right on exit 45, City Limits serves up classic diner food in a fun atmosphere where the waitresses treat you right and almost everything is homemade. Try the popular desserts (carrot cake especially). Sunday brunch, private party room, banquet services, open late, and delivery available.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7-$10

Menomonie • 235-1166

 

Sunday Brunch

Connell’s II At the Airport

Casual supper club dining with a full view of the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport runway. Known for their steaks and hearty servings of homemade onion rings. Two private party rooms and catering available.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7-$21

Eau Claire • 833-9400

 

Sunday Brunch

Connell’s Supper Club

A classic supper club just off the beaten path serving BBQ ribs, chicken, sandwiches, seafood, and even lambchops – but they’re really known for their steaks and big portions of just about everything. Open late on weekends, with a Sunday brunch.

Avg Price: Entrée: $12-$19

Chippewa Falls • 723-5656

 
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Sunday Brunch

The Creamery Restaurant & Inn

A strong commitment to seasonal, local, organic ingredients makes for memorable noshing at The Creamery. They serve dinner and weekend brunch on the screened in terrace, or in the dining room and tasting bar. The Brick House Bakery and Café offers espresso, organic teas, and baked goods made with whole grains and organic flour. They’ve got casual fare for breakfast or lunch in a cool setting with Wi-fi access. Plenty of meeting space available. They also feature 12 inn rooms with king sized beds, double whirl pool tubs, and natural views to landscaped gardens or woods.

Avg Price: Entrée: $18-$30

Downsville • 664-8354 • www.thenewcreamery.com

 

Sunday Brunch

Dana's Bar & Grill - Eau Claire

A log cabin-y sort of sports bar restaurant known for great ribs, steaks, and burgers. Weekdays feature a pizza and salad lunch buffet. Technically located in Elk Mound, smoking is still allowed at Dana's. Some outdoor seating, open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$18

Eau Claire • 874-5954

 

Sunday Brunch

Exit 59 Family Restaurant

A family diner atmosphere featuring breakfast skillets, pancakes, burgers, and more. Private party room and catering available.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$13

Eau Claire • 874-6213

 
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Sunday Brunch

Fanny Hill

A Victorian inn featuring 11 rooms and a full-scale dinner theatre, Fanny Hill is a destination spot for fine food and drink. The inn is well-known for its all-out seasonal décor and holiday feasts, and the secondary dining room enjoys beautiful garden- and river-views. The stuffed mushroom caps, prime rib, fish fry, and Bailey’s Irish Dream dessert are local favorites, and the Sunday brunch buffet is legendary. Outdoor seating, private party room.

Avg Price: Entrée: $18-$30

Eau Claire • 836-8184 • www.fannyhill.com

 

Sunday Brunch

Foster Cheese Haus

Foster Cheese Haus supports all the bounty grown and produced in Wisconsin as they support the food & family farm movement. The menu changes biweekly. Try their Oktoberfest Beer Cheese Soup, served with homemade bread, or their made-to-order pizzas, and for dessert try some locally made ice cream. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $5-$14

Osseo • 597-6605 • tercheesehaus.com

 

Sunday Brunch

Fox Run Tavern

Affording diners a great view of the local pines, Fox Run specializes in classic bar food like quarter- and half-pound burgers and hot beefs. If you’re looking for something more exotic, try the homemade pizza. Sunday brunch buffet, outdoor seating, private party deck, catering services, and open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$8

Eau Claire • 835-6489 • runtavern.com

 

Sunday Brunch

Fuzzy’s Bar & Grill

A casual newcomer to the eat scene, Fuzzy’s Bar and Grill points to their pizzas with pride and boasts tasty specials every day of the week. Enjoy each Wednesday all you can eat chicken wing and each Friday’s fish fry, stop by for some good eating. Features private party area, open late, and a Sunday buffet.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$10

Menomonie • 231-3899 • www.fuzzysbarandgrill.com

 

Sunday Brunch

Golden Eagle Restaurant

A family-style restaurant cooking up food the whole family can enjoy. Their breakfast and Sunday brunch keeps the locals happy, especially the pancakes. Check out the Friday fish fry.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6

Chippewa Falls • 723-2948

 
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Sunday Brunch

Grand Avenue Café

A quaint (and popular) little café known for their sandwiches, quiches, homemade soups, and bread pudding. Vegetarian friendly, breakfast, outdoor seating, and brunch everyday.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$7

Eau Claire • 831-1100

 
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Sunday Brunch

Green Mill Restaurant & Bar, Eau Claire

Green Mill's full menu is available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Among the items are specialty pizzas, chicken wings, large salads, and a number of unique pastas such as the Butternut Squash Ravioli. The bar can mix up an impressive 82 martinis and cosmopolitans. Check out the Sunday brunch buffet, private party room, vegetarian friendly, and open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $8-$12

Eau Claire • 839-8687 • www.greenmilleauclaire.com

 

Sunday Brunch

Maple Lounge & Café

A cozy family place that’s open for breakfast and lunch. The homemade chicken dumpling soup is a must, as is the classic roast beef sandwich. Breakfast served on Sunday, private party room, and some food available after 10 pm.

Avg Price: Entrée: $3-$6

Eau Claire • 552-1998

 

Sunday Brunch

Moe’s Diner

As the name implies, the “almost world famous” Moe’s dishes up classic diner food. Excellent breakfast plates, burgers, steaks, and salads fill out the menu. The hand-dipped malts and broasted chicken will put a smile on your face. Check out the 50’s décor and try the car hop service. Outdoor seating, private party room, vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7

Osseo • 597-3912

 
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Sunday Brunch

The Nucleus Café

Connected via a convenient hallway to Racy D’lene’s Coffee Lounge’s full-service coffee and espresso bar and sandwich shop, The Nucleus is a cozy café with a European vibe serving breakfast and lunch. Check out the desserts, homemade soups, quiches, omelets, and distinctive sandwiches. The Nucleus is also a traditional crêperie, offering a variety of dessert and main meal crêpes. Stop by for Sunday brunch, outdoor seating, private party room, and vegetarian friendly.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$7

Eau Claire • 834-7777 • www.racysnucleus.com

 

Sunday Brunch

Obsession Chocolates

To call the famed local chocolatier's freshly opened new location sweet is an understatement. On one side you've got a restaurant serving breakfast items like waffles and French toast and lunch items like sandwiches, soups, salads, and frittatas (all with a unique Obsession twist), and on the other a Chocolate Lounge with comfy seating and a fireplace, a perfect place for some wine and dessert (the truffles are amazing). Also has a classroom space with guest chefs teaching cooking classes (space also rentable for parties). Outdoor seating, Sunday brunch, and very vegetarian friendly.

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Avg Price: n/a

Eau Claire • www.obsessionchocolates.com

 
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Sunday Brunch

Old Country Buffet

A casual (and giant) buffet where easy listening music wafts about the dining area, the plates at OCB get piled high with numerous home-style favorites. OCB breads its own chicken, and three carved meats are always on hand for your main course enjoyment. Open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday, and vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $8-$11

Eau Claire • 834-7747 • www.buffetsinc.com

 
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Sunday Brunch

Panera Bread

A chain store featuring a full bakery and café where all breads are baked fresh. On the bakery side, they feature 20 different breads, 12 bagels, and 30 sweets and pastries – the Cinnamon Crunch bagel is among the favorites, selling between 400 and 500 a day. The café features 15 sandwiches, 6 salads, and 6 (of 12) different soups on any given day with Chick and Wild Rice as a best seller. Outdoor patio seating, vegetarian friendly, and Sunday brunch.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$9

Eau Claire • 834-9752 • www.panerabread.com

 
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Sunday Brunch

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery

Big, comfy booths and a homey feel make Perkins a great place for family dining. From breakfast to dinner, they’ve got you covered. The pancakes are a local favorite and the bakery offers pies, cookies, muffins, and more. Breakfast served all day. Vegetarian friendly, open 24 hrs.

Best of the Chippewa Valley Winner

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$10

Eau Claire • 834-9911 • www.perkinsrestaurants.com

 
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Sunday Brunch

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery

With classic favorites like the Tremendous Twelve breakfast and the Chicken Tender Melt, not to mention seasonal specialty items, Perkin’s has something for the whole family any time day or night. Breakfast served all day. Curbside to-go service, open 24 hours.

Best of the Chippewa Valley Winner

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$10

Menomonie • 235-2234 • www.perkinsrestaurants.com

 

Sunday Brunch

Porter’s

Make sure you take a gander at Porter’s beautiful bar, decked out in rich woodwork (not to mention 12 beer taps). A steak, seafood, and chop house, Porter’s has a classy atmosphere where diners can enjoy everything from upscale suppers to the popular lunchtime meatloaf. Open for breakfast every day, and featuring a worldly menu of Indian, Arabian, and Mexican items. Open late on weekends, private party/meeting room available, and vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7-$40

Eau Claire • 855-0856 • adaeauclaire.com

 
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Sunday Brunch

Raw Deal

A local oasis for the raw food movement, Raw Deal doesn't cook any of its food. The menu, which changes daily, blends organic produce to create entrées near-identical in taste to heat-prepped cuisine. Made with locally grown veggies, you'll find items like creamy green enchiladas, stuffed Portobello mushrooms, and savory cabbage rolls. Specialty beer and wines are also on the menu. The shop also features a bakery and full service coffee bar. Check out the organic fruit smoothies and the key lime bars. Open Sunday mornings, catering services, and very vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$8

Menomonie • 231-3255 • www.rawdeal-wi.com

 

Sunday Brunch

Skoog’s Parkside

Known for their popovers and perfect steaks, Skoog’s fosters a relaxed and casual supper club atmosphere, complete with two waterfalls near the patio. Check out the Friday night fish fry and salad bar. Banquet facility can accommodate 100 people. Vegetarian friendly, Sunday brunch.

Avg Price: Entrée: $10-$25

Menomonie • 235-6124 • ogsparkside.com

 
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Sunday Brunch

Wigwam Tavern

A casual neighborhood bar and grill with a nice mix of regulars, the Wigwam serves up daily lunch specials like Friday fish fry and their famous creamed turkey over biscuits (get there early, because when it’s out, it’s out). The regular menu offers sandwiches and terrific burgers. Breakfast on Sundays, volleyball court available for private parties, catering services, and open late.

Best of the Chippewa Valley Winner

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$7

Eau Claire • 834-9061 • www.wigwamtavern.com

 
 
 
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