Borgen's Cafe
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Borgen's Cafe
Blane & Mary would like to welcome you to Borgen's Cafe, and hope your visit is a truly wonderful experience. Since 2008 Borgen's Cafe has been inviting guests to "Gather at our Table" for great food and great service in a casual family friendly atmosphere, with breakfast and lunch entrees for young and old alike.

We have a beautiful salad bar with locally sourced seasonal produce, complete with homemade soups and salads. On Sunday we offer a breakfast buffet with freshly baked caramel rolls, and for Sunday dinner we feature Honey Glazed Chicken in addition to the list of homemade comfort foods we prepare each week.
Services
Borgens Cafe has banquet facilities and offers catering throughout the Westby, Cashton, La Crosse and Viroqua area. We have two beautiful banquet rooms that can accommodate a variety of special events and meetings. We'll be happy to sit down and help you plan your special event. We offer a diverse menu and will accommodate your choices of entrees, appetizers, desserts and refreshments.
Reviews (20)
Michelle Goebel
Michelle Goebel
Dec 15, 2021
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I ordered off senior menu & it didn't disappoint. Meatballs,mashed potatoes & gravy green beans & coconut cream pie. I would have liked more cream filling & less meringue for my slice of pie. Waitress Bryn was top notch. Thank you for being open during pandemic.
Brad Miller
Brad Miller
Nov 21, 2021
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Definitely the diamond in the rough you are looking for...homemade food and desserts like grandma used to make. Not only do they have classic American dishes but authentic Norse dishes as well. Meatballs are huge btw.
Grant Moseley
Grant Moseley
Nov 11, 2021
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Great service, food, both of us had the Patty Melt and ff, every thing delicious, bathroom spotless
Kellie Murphy
Kellie Murphy
Nov 04, 2021
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Absolutely delicious. First time visitor & definitely returning.
This little cafe is worth visiting— the food & employees were
great!
Mistie Baldwin
Mistie Baldwin
Nov 01, 2021
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Was disappointed in the fact that they have homemade meatballs but not real mashed potatoes. They were busy while we were there. I don't think we will go again.
Jeana Briggs
Jeana Briggs
Oct 19, 2021
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Had lunch here with friends today. Food is completely homemade. The pies they offer are unbelievable. Service was a little slow, but we enjoyed the time waiting with conversation.
Anson Thompson
Anson Thompson
Oct 13, 2021
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Food was excellent. They were short staffed, but seated us quickly. Service was great
Lori Bagniewski
Lori Bagniewski
Aug 18, 2021
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Had the roast beef blue plate. It was amazing. Everything homemade and delicious. Then had lemon meringue pie. The meringue had to be inches high. Service great...friendly, professional, neatly dressed. Clean restaurant. Hand sanitizer on each table. Tables disinfected between use. Overall rating 10 plus but only able to give 5.
Matt Hasheider
Matt Hasheider
Jul 04, 2021
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Beautiful small town cafe to stop and enjoy a great meal whether it's breakfast, brunch, or lunch.
Ryan J.
Ryan J.
Feb 15, 2021
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When you walk into a place at lunch time and it's empty, that should be a sign. When you're doing business literally right next door and you ask them for a recommendation for a lunch spot and they don't even mention the neighboring cafe, that should also be a sign.

I stood there waiting to be seated with two employees discussing something over the cash register and ignored me. They turned out to be rude and short as well.

The food is mediocre at best but it's pretty cheap. It may be that they knew I was not a local and don't take kindly to passersby, for some reason
Dan R.
Dan R.
Jul 18, 2020
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Really nice simple cafe. Really enjoyed my meal (meatball sandwich and coconut cream pie) and the staff were friendly. Would come here again.
Kathy O.
Kathy O.
May 26, 2019
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This is a superior diner. Super friendly service, family owned. The food is good and hot, but pretty typical diner tasting. Standouts are bbq ribs on Sunday. I also love the Eggs Benedict.
Rod H.
Rod H.
Apr 07, 2019
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This is a small family owned old school restaurant. With seating in main restaurant and extra seating in back for privacy or large parties. Menu has traditional Norwegian and German recipes. For those looking for a twist, try the lefse breakfast. The fresh pies are a must try. Daily specials and AYCE soups and salad bar. Broiled fish is my go to with the home made soups on the salad bar. Call ahead to check soups and specials.
Marian S.
Marian S.
Dec 02, 2018
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Excellent food and service. Tucked away in the small town of Westby, Borgen's has big city taste.

Their soup and salad bar is outstanding. The soup is rich and full of flavor. The salad bar is fresh, well-stocked and offers a good variety.

Portions are generous. The fish was 5 Star delish!

There is plenty of seating and the service is fast. Highly recommend.
Mark McCarty
Mark McCarty
Nov 12, 2018
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Stopped in for a late lunch and a break from driving coming back from Platteville. I had the "Blue Plate" special, roast beef sandwich and potatoes and gravy and it was outstanding! First of all the roast beef was real not packaged roast beef like I've seen at other restaurants. The potatoes and gravy were very tasty, obviously all home made. My wife had the BLT roll up with sweet potato fries and she loved it. We were too full for pie but the lemon meringue that I saw at the next table looked fabulous. I strongly recommend this most excellent cafe!
Lea N.
Lea N.
Jun 02, 2018
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This is a wonderful spot for a traditional American breakfast. No fancy stuff. The service is fast and friendly. The pancakes and French toast were big--definitely not silver dollar!

Kids perspective: 'Tis Tasty. Also, good service and food was delicious. My pancake was good and so was my l
sausage, bacon, and hash browns.
Katherine L.
Katherine L.
Mar 17, 2018
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This place was absolutely delicious! The service was great and the food even better. They are very kid friendly and it was the perfect place for a lunch date.
Ruby B.
Ruby B.
Jun 11, 2017
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Well, the food was ok. My husband had country fried steak dinner and he liked it slit. It came with the soup n salad bar. I had the Philly French dip. The bun was one third soggy, and overall not very flavorful. But the soggy really got to me in a bad way. The waitress was very timid, like she was afraid to talk to us. She never came to refill my coffee, even though the empty cup sat on the edge if the table for her to see. The host/cashier was ok, but standoffish. Overall it was ok, but I was disappointed. Probably won't return anytime soon.
Richard S.
Richard S.
May 25, 2017
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Borgen's Café doesn't try to be something it's not. It's a small town Café with good solid home cooking, friendly service and great pie!

We had the Meatball Sandwich and Roast Beef Sandwich Blue Plate Specials. They both came with a trip to a really good Salad Bar and the choice of a Dinner Roll or Lefse (a soft Norwegian Flatbread). The Roll was good, but the Lefse was great!

The Meatballs were tender and savory in a great Brown Gravy. Diane loved her Roast Beef so much she only gave me a tiny taste. Both plates came with fluffy Mashed Potatoes and old School Carrot Coins
Jay S.
Jay S.
Feb 09, 2016
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Get the veggie lefsa wrap if u have bfast here..really was impressive..passing through but if I come back IL stop.