The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Albert Lea, May 2024

"Every time we come here, they have always been friendly and never got our orders wrong, also the way they make the food is clean and good! My little..."

Kfc

75/100 (2644 ratings)

"They aren't too fast but That's OK when it's hot fresh and delicious and great customer service. By far the best KFC in Minnesota I've ever been to..."

A Pod

"The most wonderful custom service I have ever received. I came through the drive thru at 6 pm during a busy dinner service made my order but when I..."

Samantha Seely

"Good food, good price, hot when I picked it up, and ready..."

Peggy Petersen

"I love their vegan chicken nuggets and mush potato and biscuits etc etc. The best mmm .thank..."

Mardali

"I usually would give this place 5 stars but tonight the food was tasting a little funky. Me and my boys slid on into that John and schmucked on some..."

Ben Stark

Wendy's

70/100 (2475 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Never tried the breakfast before so gave it a shot and it did not disappoint! Maple bacon chicken sandwich oh and the stawberry frosty was great...."

Nicole Skoglund

"The guy behind the counter was new and flustered but the manager was calm and helped him through it. Looks like they employ the throw them in the..."

Frank Fang

Green Mill Restaurant & Bar

80/100 (1506 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I don’t know where to start… but I loved everything about this restaurant. The server was amazing, and so was the food. This was my first time..."

J T

"Probably the best service I’ve ever had at any restaurant. Our waitress was incredible. I stopped in with my mom and my eight-year-old niece who is..."

David L

"I’ve gotten delivery and dined; both experiences were wonderful. It’s obvious everyone who works there takes pride in their food and service. My..."

Julie Hermanson

"Our first time here and the place is very clean. The servers know the menu and are friendly. Our food came out very hot and like we wanted it. The..."

Red Faux

"Food was okay. Service was okay. Update - service was very good tonight and Walleye bites with Bang Bang sauce were..."

Debra Flatness

"Excellent service! Very nice waitress. We ordered a Cesar salad, which was great, also a portion of cheese curds, which were good, though the curds..."

Angela law

"Had dinner there tonight! Waitress was very friendly service was good. The food was very good but not hot, it was lukewarm. when waitress came by the..."

Pam Buckheit

Burger King

76/100 (1351 ratings)

Dairy Queen

70/100 (1316 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Cheap Eats

"The lobby is closed right now but great ice cream..."

Lexi Flett

Trail's Travel Center

82/100 (1314 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Buffet

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"Love this place! First time stopping by and already got it marked as one of favorites! So much to check out on the inside! Awesome variety of..."

Wanda Kelley

"If I could give 100 stars I would!! This place is amazing!! I give reviews all over the country! By far, this place is at the top of MY list!! Huge,..."

Tricia DeLeonardis

"The food was great. The service hands down was some of the best. As a partially disabled driver I don't skate get treated good when I go in truck..."

Kevin Pack

"Just a little bit different since Covid. But they are open and the food is amazing! Got the 16-oz steak and Skal Saga Spuds! Steak was cooked to..."

Vinnie Chase

"Awesome truck stop. Large store with the regular and a bunch of other items. Several food options to chose from. The sit down restaurant was pretty..."

sup_im_filipino

"Nice sized travel center with fast food options. Clean with touristy items from Minnesota and the SPAM museum. Mcdonald's, Taco Bell and Caribou..."

Scott May

Arby's

70/100 (1303 ratings)

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"This Arby's moves drive-through traffic along quite rapidly in my recent experience. Polite employees,..."

Nathan Randel

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

77/100 (1295 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Taco John's

87/100 (1276 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Yum! Gotta love Taco John’s! We don’t have them where I live so it’s always a treat to drive by one. Always recommend the chicken meat ant..."

Sarah S

"I got the ranch burrito. hubby got beef and potato burrito combo with potatoes 'Ole and tea. Excellent food, fast and friendly service, great price..."

Teresa W

"Thank you Taco John’s and your extremely friendly and helpful employee Melinda for paying for my dinner and allowing me to walk up to your drive..."

Timothy Miles Bassett

Applebee's

73/100 (1230 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Near to I90 exit, decent Applebee’s. Good food and service. The Applebee’s in our neighborhood closed and was missing the awesome food. So..."

Reflections of a simple mind

"We were driving from Wyoming to Michigan to see family and stopped here. This Applebee's is exceptional! Our food was great, our waitress was very..."

Gerri Lynn Owens

"Friendly staff and great food! I've always loved their chips and dip, and the salmon was amazing! Clean building and staff were sanitizing..."

Emily A

"+Food well cooked +Timely Service +Friendly Waiter +Good location + Good Food +Fair Prices A little understaffed, but who isn't these..."

Tony Vetsch

"I like take out options and dining. Dining allows the other workers earn the tips. I suggest dining..."

Josh Schaefer

Hardee's

70/100 (1216 ratings)

"We were hungry for something for breakfast so we went to the Hardee's in lyndale Minnesota. It did take a while to get the order but our food was..."

Raychel Ronnei

Jakes Pizza

85/100 (1194 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ordered the "Jake's special" and it's absolutely delicious. Fresh dough, just the right amount of sauce and no shortage of toppings. Price was..."

Robert L

"Big single slices of pizza available on the ready! Traditional kinds and a flavor of the day. Inexpensive for what you get. Hit the..."

Mike Wiltrout (4RINGFAN)

"Traveling through from Tucson on my way up north. Always stay in Albert Lea.. after a recommendation from the hotel front desk I ordered pizza from..."

Lisa Aukee

"Really good pizza!!! Thin crust with a little crisp to it and nice flavored. We bought the most expensive pizza on the menu, with drinks for 2 and a..."

Trukin8r

"This place is amazing. Every time I'm in Albert Lea I gotta stop by at Jake's. Decide to stop by with my wife tonight and she is hooked on their Tace..."

Jonathan Marinero

"Been traveling the U.S. for 12 days and headed to La Crosse to spend the night. Did a quick explore restaurants witj Google and the family wanted..."

Wensday Tumulak

"Checked in the the Best Western, was told by front desk, you were the go to. She evens writes your phone number on key card envelopes. Since you are..."

Julie Malcolm

Skol Woodfire Grill & Tavern

73/100 (1156 ratings)

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Iron Skillet Restaurant

73/100 (1078 ratings)

"This place has great food and service. It's not your typical truck stop restaurant. The Ragnar's brisket melt is probably the best sandwich I've ever..."

Cynthia Limon

"Pretty good food. Different from regular food I keep seeing at Truck Stops. A lot more meat on the menu and a decent take on Norwegian..."

Kionney

"Fast service especially when busy! Brisket and steak are tender and high quality ! We had 5 side dishes which were corn bread, mash potatoes, green..."

Andrea Rodriguez

"I had the best time here.. its connected to the travel center with local items n well everything u need.. now back to the restaurant. You seat..."

Pam Masters

Wok N Roll Restaurant

72/100 (1047 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I am local and use to visit the restaurant often. It had good food, nice staff the works. That went to the way side and my last visit before the..."

David Johnson

"Trying new foods tonight with a couple gal pals. I was pleasantly surprised by the choices. I tried three different chicken dishes on top of plain..."

DoubleOhRed

"I just wanted to shout out a review from last week from Tammy Pineau. She makes rascist claims in her review that Chinese people don't take any pride..."

Maxwell Crowe

"3.5 to 4.0 stars. If you go right between 11AM and Noon when everything is fresh, you'll be greeted with a nice selection of items including fried..."

Derrick Glander

Domino's Pizza

78/100 (1013 ratings)

"You guys have an amazing cook !!! And a very awesome energetic driver!! Gave him 20 bucks for tips very nice and helpful ! Will order from you guys..."

Aarron Ortiz

"I don't get Noided when I go to this Domino's! always a smiling face ready to serve me with my hot pizza fresh ready to..."

Buckster

"Always fresh delicious fair priced pizza. Great Kids working there..."

Stephani Freeman

"Rudy is so polite and professional. The staff is always very..."

Chambers Hoiseth

"Always have great food. Many choices to choose from. Chicken carbonara pasta is amazing. Employees always have a great attitude and are very..."

Joel Kriz

One 12 On Broadway

Wheelchair Accessible

Kwik Trip

"Clean, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Well organized no..."

triumphant Smith

"Always friendly and clean here. They just added a..."

S Samual

"Standard Kwik Trip gas station and convenience store in Minnesota. They have all flavors of gas and snacks and drinks for you to purchase. The store..."

Jim Petykowski

"Always try to stop at a quick trip when possible. Always clean, great selection of snacks and..."

Kyle T.

Pizza Ranch

Wheelchair Accessible

"Shout out to Dusty for making my experience a great one! He wasn't even in uniform or on the clock but went above and beyond to make sure I was taken..."

Alex Crippin

"Pizza was ok. Crust was a little overcooked or dried out, not sure which. Corn was looking a little crusty from sitting out. Overall it tasted..."

Suzanna Annis

"Fresh salad, excellent pizza, great desrt. Clean and well lit area. Felt comfortable. Friendly..."

Pat Patterson

"Insanely good! The manager was also exceptional and very friendly. Each pizza brought out was prepared perfectly. I’ll remember this location for..."

Vance The First

"Great food. Enjoyable family restaurant. Terrific staff. Highly recommend and will be repeat..."

Michelle Harder

"This is the cleanest Pizza Ranch we’ve ever eaten at. The chicken was fresh & delicious! Salad bar was very clean. Servers where very friendly...."

connie christiansen

"Waited for a while for fresh pizza to come out and it was close to closing time. and they gave ended up giving us 2 pizzas to take..."

Stephani Freeman

The Trumbles Family Resturant

Elbow Room

Free off-street parking

"Very well rounded reasonably priced menu! All meals fresh & made to order- everything smelled so good in there! Seating for around 30 from.what I..."

Kathy Foster

"It was crowded, not a bad thing at all. I guess that is where the name Elbow Room comes from. When walking into the Elbow Room the decor and music..."

Dale Riecke

"Food was delicious, hot, fast, exactly as ordered, friendly service with great recommendations. Even loved the music! So glad we like to find things..."

Sara Wolfe

"First I would like to say the staff that was working tonight was amazing! Very friendly and efficient! Second I would like to say we had a order for..."

Michelle king

"Service was sensational. Told our server we would come back next time our kid has a tournament here but we might go back sooner. It's only an..."

Michael Flannery

"OMGs! What can I say about this restaurant to do it justice?! I ordered the grilled walleye, it was done to perfection and came with homemade tarter..."

Tracey Mechefske

"Had the cod fish all u can it .Garlic toast baked potato and coleslaw. All very good. Could not believe the menu size. Will be back again and again...."

Rick Guhl

"Food was great, so was the service, we couldn't have gotten nicer staff. Prices were so reasonable, and the selection from the menu was unbelievable...."

Ann Fairchild

Main Street Family Restaurant

Free off-street parking

"The food was excellent. I will certainly be back again in the future. The biscuits and gravy were excellent. I was impressed that the owner knew a..."

Jeffrey Bodensteiner

"Had the walleye today. It was the best have had since I don't remember when. Very sweet waitress..."

Wendy Braun

"Excellent service. Great food. Reasonable prices. I recommend the grilled chicken breast wrap, hot roast beef over mashed potatoes, anything on the..."

Tim Matson

"This place is the best breakfast restaurant I've been to in Albert Lea. Staff was super friendly. We received our food very quick. The food was..."

Jasmin Guevara

"Very good service very clean excellent food at good prices and good..."

Marlon Attig

"Food and prices and atmosphere and service and..... All Excellent! We (church group of 8 after church dinner) visit Main Street on a somewhat..."

ken dreyling

Caribou Coffee

"Good MN staple wife had to stop there on our trip to MN and we enjoyed it. Good coffee but their pastries are not the..."

Luis Hidalgo

"Honestly the workers here are amazing and so sweet they also get your drinks done extremely fast I just wish i could get drinks delivered since i..."

Maxwell Lee

"Lovely facility! Well kept, especially for being attached to a gas station. It was our first time at a Caribou. The girls gave suggestions, and we..."

Camilla Klar

"They are always fast with your order. Staff is friendly and don't hesitate to make your order the way you want. They never forget to check you in so..."

Erin Boysen

Godfather's Pizza

Arby's Restaurant

B & B Cafe

"If i could give this restaurant 7 stars, it would be awarded. First visit to Albert Lea and B&B. Briana was our waitress and she is the template of..."

Ricky Alan

"Breakfast was delicious,cooked fresh, good coffee! Staff were very..."

Victor Gonzalez

"One of my favorite places in town to stop for breakfast. I don't usually wake up in time to go here but when I do it's always worth it. The pancakes..."

Jarvis Lamar

"Was traveling with 2 families in 2 cars, set to split off in Albert Lea. We needed breakfast and my niece did a quick search and found B & B. I'm..."

Erick Saupe

"The "Big Breakfast" is massive! The pancake is huge! Delicious food, friendly staff and they make sure that you have coffee at all times! In one..."

Amundred (Amundred)

"Very busy place! For a reason though. Very good food for a extremely good price. First time there and now hooked . Excellent service and was amazed..."

Rick Guhl

Plaza Morena Campestre Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food is good quality. Had quick good service. Prices were about what I expect though I prefer them lower. A few little hints of flavor I didn't..."

Timothy Olson

"It's been a long while since I've eaten here. Now. Food was good but not the quality I..."

George Tonkin

"We were passing through and wanted Mexican to eat. This place had good reviews so we decided to dine here. Great choice, nice variety, hot food and..."

Mary Krohn

"Great atmosphere, music, and fast service. The food was amazing, and they accommodated our special food request of grilled Nopales. Very tasty..."

Lee Sue

"Great food and service. Waitresses were very pleasant. Margaritas were..."

Denny Bray

"Best margaritas in town and surprisingly enough (also sadly spaeaking) they have the best pasta in town with their Campestra. They may even be..."

Nick Rognes

"Excellent food, Friendly staff. I would highly recommend..."

Tim Dirkes

"Good standard American Mexican food. Not really authentic Mexican food. Good sized..."

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