Wine Cafe

I wanna give this place 5 stars. It serves an important role in the Kato community and the ambiance is 10/10. But the bar is frequently understaffed (painfully so on some nights) and the limited food options take forever to get to you. I will always frequent this establishment, because I cherish the wine list and chill seating. That is, as long as they keep a long wine list, food on the menu and host the occasional local musicians.

This is definitely a Is hidden gem. Extremely nice, laid back, and friendly Atmosphere. And that feeling doubles down with the employees and how they interact with you. Extremely good variety of drinks and very unique foods to pick from. It is a must stop If you are traveling through Mankato. And if you live in the area, you'llkeep coming back.

Reasons to love the Wine Cafe: - Live music every weekend - New and totally delicious food & cocktail menu - Re-vamped attached off-sale liquor store, which specializes in fine wine - Splendidly eclectic, dive bar feel with a dash of sophistication (but not too much to feel stuffy) The Wine Cafe is truly a must-go for anyone living in or visiting Mankato. The Cafe changed ownership right before COVID hit, and the new owner has been breathing new life into the space little by little, meaning it's even better now than it was three years ago I'm not sure what they're planning next, but whatever changes they make in the future are sure to be stylish and delicious.

The Wine Cafe is reasonably priced, and the food is good, although the menu is limited. It gets crowded when there's a good band playing, so come early if it's your favorite group. The atmosphere is quirky, and the layout can be frustrating if you don't get there early enough. But it's a decent enough place to try out.

I was excited to go here and listen to live jazz music. The interior is unique. The first stretch is small and packed with quaint tables and you wouldn't even know it wrapped around to contain a larger floor plan. The food selection is meager and overpriced. The wait was very long to order and get what you can see below as a weak plate of food. The supposed cheese played is 10 dollars and as you can see is not a cheese plate. It's a plastic container of flavored cream cheese and MOLDY GRAPES. I politely notified the server and she said oh ok, was not interested in resolving the issue. I normally let things go but its moldy food. The servers clearly had favorites in the bar and spent time attending to them and ignored us. The wine was average priced and there is a decent selection. Dont bother with the food or expectations for good service. I would reccomend driving to chankaska winery in Kasota, from food to drinks and events they are worth the drive over. Will not be going back here.

The Wine Cafe has been a favorite meeting place for me and my friends for years now. This unique, delightfully quirky local wine bar has an impressive array of wines to choose from--most of which are very affordable, so they suit any budget. Some light fare is on the menu to compliment your wine choice (we always get the cheese curds, but you do you), and beer and mixed drinks are also available for those who aren't fond of wine. The ambiance is informal and relaxing. They have wonderful servers, who are knowledgeable about the wine list, and can recommend a wine with ease. Just recently, they have expanded their patio to be several times its original size, creating a huge, open-air space, which has a great sidewalk cafe feel. There's room for live music out there, so I'm looking forward to more time on the patio at the Wine Cafe. But year-round, this is a go-to for gatherings!