The Mint Cafe

RestaurantWausau, WisconsinHours

Old-fashioned comfort food in a retro, paneled dining room

About

The Mint Cafe is an American restaurant in Wausau serving old-fashioned comfort food. Our cozy dining room features retro details, booths, and wood paneling.

Trent kelly
a week ago

The appreciation of a well-prepared meal often brings a sense of comfort and genuine joy to one's day. Choosing high-quality ingredients allows the natural flavors of a dish to truly shine. Each bite offers an opportunity to experience a carefully crafted harmony of textures and seasonings. Taking the time to savor every morsel encourages a mindful approach to nourishment and well-being. Sharing a delicious plate with others can create lasting memories and foster meaningful connections around the table. It is remarkable how a thoughtful selection of spices and techniques can transform simple components into an extraordinary experience. When a meal is balanced and prepared with care, it provides both physical energy and a delightful sense of satisfaction. Embracing these culinary moments remains a wonderful way to celebrate the simple pleasures of daily life.

Brenda Dunsmore
3 months ago

Had the patty melt. It was delicious, perfectly cooked with melty cheese and grilled onions. The peach pie was truly the best I've ever had; peaches were not cooked to death, they still had a fresh peach flavor and just sweet enough. And the crust? -heavenly! My first visit to Wausau. We happened upon this place by chance, since we live 100 miles away. It was worth the drive!

Greg Mowery
3 months ago

Perfect lunch with ol' Ma. She had the Patty melt and I had the club. This place is the bee's knees! Such great quality food, very affordable, atmosphere was 10/10. I will return, I will tell friends, I will also apparently write a Google review raving about the nostalgic American diner experience here in the beautiful downtown area of Wausau. Ma also says the peach pie is maybe the best she has ever had!

Jeremiah Shanahan
5 months ago

I'm giving a 4 star rating, only because the slice is pie was not worth the $8. Otherwise everything else was amazing. The history is incredible.

Victoria Sexton
7 months ago

We stopped into The Mint today because our show “Celtic Angels Ireland” is on tour and we’re performing across the street tonight at The Grand! The service, food and atmosphere was absolutely superb. We ordered the soup of the day, chili, special wrap of the day, salmon dinner, and the BLT! Everything was fresh, hot, and delicious! We are so grateful for the experience we had and wanted to give a huge shout out to the staff! Thank you so much!

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    • Mon – Fri6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
    • Saturday7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    • SundayClosed
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