Megan's Guidebook
Bars, Restaurants and Coffee Shops
Thirsty Badger Sports Bar And Grill
3077 County Highway OOMy favorite coffee shop and WFH spot! Only open til 2pm weekdays and 1pm weekends, though.
6 residents recomanen
Bridge Street Brew
114 N Bridge StMy favorite coffee shop and WFH spot! Only open til 2pm weekdays and 1pm weekends, though.
Visit the iconic Leinenkugel’s Brewery. They offer tours!
15 residents recomanen
Leinie Lodge Gift Shop
124 E Elm StVisit the iconic Leinenkugel’s Brewery. They offer tours!
Za51 Pizzeria
1476 Blazing Star BlvdKeto and gluten-free menu options
Great place to pick up food from, it’s fairly close to the loft. Trivia on Wednesday, Bingo on Monday, Fish Fry on Friday
The Rumor Mill Pub & Eatery
Great place to pick up food from, it’s fairly close to the loft. Trivia on Wednesday, Bingo on Monday, Fish Fry on Friday
Loopy's Grill & Saloon
10691 County Hwy XQuintessentially Wisconsin.
The coffee shop for college outcasts and the world’s problem solvers, get yourself quality coffee and a ginormous chocolate chip cookie and take a walk on the river trail.
Racy D'Lenes Coffee Lounge
404 Riverside AveThe coffee shop for college outcasts and the world’s problem solvers, get yourself quality coffee and a ginormous chocolate chip cookie and take a walk on the river trail.
Blue Marble Pub, L.L.C
816 N High StInteresting menu and dang good cheese curds.
Super close to the loft. Hop on a bicycle and ride over, they feature a great menu and live music with an amazing view of the river.
River Jams
2940 109th StreetSuper close to the loft. Hop on a bicycle and ride over, they feature a great menu and live music with an amazing view of the river.
Heartbreakers
1705 County Highway OOFriendly staff, outgoing clientele, and pretty decent bar food!
Hands down the best diner-type food ever! Fried chicken is sooo good! The Ultimate Hangover cure.
Randy's Family Restaurant
1132 West Macarthur AvenueHands down the best diner-type food ever! Fried chicken is sooo good! The Ultimate Hangover cure.
Chippewa River Distillery
402 W River StGet buzzed and look at the river!
The District Pub & Grill
101 Graham AveCrazy, huge a** cheesecurds
Dive
333 Gibson St‘Cause yer fancy.
Perfect for a quick healthy, homemade breakfast, brunch, or lunch (or a pastry or two) in a relaxed atmosphere. They have really good espresso and only produce quality. I recommend the chicken pot pie!
The French Press
2823 London RdPerfect for a quick healthy, homemade breakfast, brunch, or lunch (or a pastry or two) in a relaxed atmosphere. They have really good espresso and only produce quality. I recommend the chicken pot pie!
Bubble tea! Best staff. If you don’t do bubble tea, the Vietnamese iced coffee is perfection. Two locations.
Star Cup
316 North Barstow StreetBubble tea! Best staff. If you don’t do bubble tea, the Vietnamese iced coffee is perfection. Two locations.
Amazing sandwiches. Only offering pick up / order ahead during this time.
7 residents recomanen
Lucy's Delicatessen
117 N Bridge StAmazing sandwiches. Only offering pick up / order ahead during this time.
Worth the 30 minute drive! Amazing wood-fired pizza, beer and root beer in a gorgeous setting.
11 residents recomanen
Lucette Brewing Company
910 Hudson RdWorth the 30 minute drive! Amazing wood-fired pizza, beer and root beer in a gorgeous setting.
Olson’s Ice Cream
611 N Bridge StWissota Chophouse
100 N Bridge StThis place is great. Really busy at dinner time, but the staff is top notch.
10 residents recomanen
Sheeley House Saloon
236 W River StThis place is great. Really busy at dinner time, but the staff is top notch.
River Bend Vineyard & Winery
10439 33rd AveGet Outside
Beaver Creek Reserve
S1 County Hwy KBig Falls County Park
600 Big Falls Forest RdChippewa Moraine State Recreation Area
13394 County Highway MLake Wissota State Park
18127 Co Hwy OChippewa River State Trail
Red Cedar State Trail
Red Cedar State TrailOld Abe State Trail
Old Abe State TrailWoodWind Park
E7115 1058th AveSnow tubing hill!
Spring Street Sports
12 W Spring StOutdoor gear store and Bike and kayak rentals
Sightseeing
Eau Claire
Phoenix Park
330 Riverfront TerraceRiver Prairie Park
Front Porch PlaceRiverfront Park
12 S Bridge StHalf Moon Beach
Chippewa Falls
Chetek
A 35-40 minute drive… cute shopping, restaurants and bodies of water!
Shopping
Volume One Local Store
205 N Dewey StString Theory Studio
116 N Bridge StTangled Up In Hue
505 S Barstow StThe Broom & Crow, LLC
1224 N Clairemont AveSCHEELS
4710 Golf RdForeign 5
123 N Bridge StCute clothes, decor, gifts.
Iris Boutique
120 N Bridge StCute women’s clothing and accessories
The Chippewa Store
23 W Spring StArts and Culture
Heyde Center For the Arts
3 S High StPablo Center at the Confluence
128 Graham AveFood scene
Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market
300 Riverfront TerraceJosef's Cheesecake Cupcakes
343 W Spring St