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Uptowne Cafe & Bakery

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39 reviews
#20 of 157 Restaurants in La Crosse
$$ - $$$, American, Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly
1217 Caledonia St, La Crosse, WI 54603-2514
+1 608-535-9990
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4.5 39 reviews
#20 of 77 American in La Crosse
#20 of 143 Restaurants in La Crosse
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PRICE RANGE
$6 - $15
CUISINES
American, Cafe
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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1217 Caledonia St, La Crosse, WI 54603-2514
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TABLE SHARES
Biscuits
Three housemade biscuits, honey butter & conserves
6.5
Beignets
Fried fresh to order topped with powdered sugar, honey served with a side of housemade lemon curd
6.5
Uptowne Cornbread
Drizzled with steen's cane syrup served with whipped butter
5.5
Griddled Sweet Bread
Thick sliced seasonal sweet bread served with whipped butter
6.5
GRAINS
Oatmeal
Raisins & brown sugar
3
6
Berries1
Add Chai Spices and Milk2
Overnight Oats
Oatmeal, chia seeds, maple syrup, almond milk topped with strawberries, walnuts, this item is served refrigerated
6
Southern Grits
Southern style white corn grits, topped with cheddar cheese
4
7
Yogurt & Granola Parfait
Greek yogurt, housemade granola, berries
6
CLASSICS
Uptowne Breakfast
TWo eggs any style, southern grits, bacon or substitute
7
Heritage Pork Links2
Spice It Up, Add Chorizo To Scrambled Eggs1.5
French Toast
hand battered bread, topped with macerated berries. Served with real maple syrup, bacon or substitute
10
Heritage Pork Link2
BREAKFAST HASHES
Breakfast in a cast iron skillet. Add-in your choice of sausage, bacon, ham or chorizo +$2, Heritage Links +$3
Sweet Potato Hash
Roasted tender sweet potatoes, mushrooms, peppers, onions, spinach, cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, two over-easy eggs
10
Uptowne Hash
Country potatoes, mushrooms, peppers, onions, spinach, cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, two over-easy eggs
10
BREAKFAST SPECIALTIES
Biscuit & Sausage Gravy
Biscuit topped with housemade sausage gravy, served with country potatoes
10
Southern Bowl
Southern grits topped with pulled brisket, onions, cheese, over-easy egg
12
Shrimp & Grits
Southern grits topped with cajun shrimp
13
Breakfast Grain Bowl
Quinoa, farro, field peas, tomatoes, organic spring greens, over-easy egg, pumpkin seeds
10
BREAKFAST TOASTS
Open-faced sandwich topped with an over-easy egg on a slice of housemade bread add a potato +$2
Turkey on Rye
Shaved hickory smoked turkey, over-easy egg, spinach, green onion cream cheese on a slice of rye bread
10
Croque Madame
Shaved blackforest ham, over-easy egg, swiss cheese, béchamel sauce on a slice of white bread
10
Veggie on Rye
sliced cucumbers, salad greens, over-easy egg, black-eyed peas hummus on a slice of rye bread
10
BELGIAN WAFFLES
Crispy yet light waffles, served with real maple syrup
Chicken Waffle
A juicy boneless skinless fried chicken breast atop our waffle
12
Hot Chicken Waffle1
Berries & Cream
Topped with macerated berries, housemade whipped cream, powdered sugar
8
Plain Waffle
powdered sugar
6
BREAKFAST TACOS
Flour tortillas, two tacos with a side of our fresh housemade salsa and country potatoes
Bacon, Eggs and Cheese
8
Chorizo, Eggs and Cheese
8
Mushrooms and Veggies
8
A LA CARTE
Farm-Fresh Egg
1.5
HOUSEMADE BREAD
$2.50
White Bread
Rye Bread
Biscuit
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
Classic American cuisine with a Granola Lifestyle Touch & Flavor

Classic American cuisine with a touch of granola lifestyle. Had the biscuits and gravy for breakfast and it was outstanding! Well priced, speedy and polite staff. Definitely a must visit.

Date of visit: November 2019
Thank MasterArmorer
Reviewed October 31, 2019
Best-kept secret in La Crosse: Ya Gotta Go!

Northside La Crosse locals know about it, and the word is spreading--but slowly, which means you can still get in there for some amazing meals with authentic Southern edges, a simple and friendly down-home service ice by really nice, warm people, very affordably prices, and...More

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank John K
Reviewed October 19, 2019 via mobile
Greatest southern food!

What a great experience! We had looked up breakfast spots in LaCrosse while heading through on a trip. Incredible menu filled with a large of southern inspired food, making it hard to pick just one item. We had the Southern Bowl (brisket, cheesy.grits, egg and...More

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank John R
Reviewed August 31, 2019
Great breakfast food!

Stopped in here for breakfast on a lazy Saturday morning. Was surprised at how busy it was - but you can get a table if you're not in a large group. The service was friendly and efficient. Enjoyed our eggs but had to substitute the...More

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank Kim C
Reviewed July 2, 2019
Authentic Southern dishes!

This place has a chef who has gotten attention from the James Beard organization. Fabulous southern dishes done right: chicken and waffles, beignets, grits, cornbread, sweet potato hash browns, etc. Also some extremely well conceived grain bowls and delicious egg dishes. It’s the real deal...More

Date of visit: June 2019
Thank MNtraveler234
Reviewed April 28, 2019
Saturday Morning Crowd

Stopped for breakfast on a late Saturday morning. Place was crazy busy with a 20 minute wait. Eclectic menu, but I was looking for a normal eggs and bacon breakfast. Menu substitutions are not welcome. I probably would not come back.

Date of visit: April 2019
Thank Fiftyoon
Reviewed April 5, 2019
Brussels Bowl excellent

Service was attentive and quick. Brussels Bowl was excellent (white rice, black beans, sweet potato, fried Brussels sprouts), tahini lime viniagrette. Had option to order with added protein (e.g. shrimp, chicken, or seitan), but didn't need it and greatly enjoyed this dish. Coffee good, too.

Date of visit: April 2019
Thank Rita K
Reviewed March 14, 2019 via mobile
Spur of the moment lunch.

Decided to lunch here on the way home from walking at Riverside Park. Place was very busy and they could use another server, but the wait for food was worth it. Curry bowl and chicken sandwich with a slice bowl of corn poblano soup.

Date of visit: March 2019
Thank farquarh
Reviewed February 3, 2019 via mobile
Do not miss the beignets!

Have been meaning to get there for a while and finally did today for breakfast. It was fantastic! Don't miss the table share of beignets. They are to die for. Other food was great too. We will definitely be back. Go early- it is smallish...More

Date of visit: February 2019
Thank jacquelineg123
Reviewed December 30, 2018
Our new favorite breakfast stop!

We were in La crosse again this past weekend but could not get to an old standby in time so we looked up and found this place. We were not disappointed at all! Love the tacos and Lemon/powdered sugar pastry. The whole place just clicks...More

Date of visit: December 2018
Thank Brad L
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