You'll be pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety of dining experiences available in and around Lanesboro. You can enjoy a creative five-course feast, specialty coffees, or homemade bratwurst, mustards and sauerkraut. Sample wines made from locally grown fruit or relax at the saloon. Local cafes are proud of their home-cooked meals, including world famous pies and real mashed potatoes and gravy. Need a quick picnic lunch to take on the Root River Trail? Stop in the local grocery store and food mart.

Aroma Pie Shop
618 Main St.
Whalan, MN 55949
Ph: (507)467-2623

Distance to bike trail: on trail
Distance to Lanesboro: 4 miles

Open May through October, Thursday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Will open for special appointments.

Featuring our World Famous Pie baked fresh each morning, and lunch--special sandwiches on homemade bread, soup, hotdogs, and more.

Branding Iron Supper Club
1100 Circle Heights Drive
Preston, MN 55965
507-765-3388

Distance from Lanesboro: 8 miles

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Monday closed
Closed some holidays

Sit, relax and enjoy the view overlooking the scenic Preston Valley. We offer great steaks, seafood and sandwiches, plus a full service lounge.

Chat N' Chew
701 Parkway Ave. S.
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Ph: 507-467-3444
Email: Judychat@acegroup.cc

Distance to bike trail: 6 blocks
Distance to Lanesboro: in town

Hours of Operation
January - April: Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
May-September: Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
October - December: Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.


Features burgers, chicken, and full dinner menu. Daily and evening specials. Homemade desserts and ice cream.

Das Wurst Haus German Village and Deli

Distance to bike trail: across the street
Distance to Lanesboro: in town

Hours:
Sunday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Das Wurst Haus German Village and Deli. Homemade sausages, meats, breads, soups, sauerkraut, mustards, root beer, fudge and more! Great ice cream treats. Live Polka music!

Lanesboro Pastry Shoppe
202 Parkway Ave. N.
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Ph: (507)467-BUNS (2867)

Distance to bike trail: 1 block
Distance to Lanesboro: intown

Hours:
Wednesday., Thursday., Friday., Saturday., Sunday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Eclectic collection of Europeon style breads, puffed pastries, sweetdoughs, sticky buns, homemade soups, quiche, wedding & custom cakes, beverages. On / off site catering from appetizers to a complete dining experience. Seating for 25.

The Old Barn Resort & River's Bend Golf

Distance to bike trail: on trail
Distance to Lanesboro: 4 miles

www.barnresort.com
Two-story, open-air rustic atmosphere serving lunch and dinner April-Nov. Serving locally raised beef, onsite smoked ribs and pork, chicken, shrimp. Nightly specials, soup/salad bar!

Old Village Hall Restaurant & Pub
111 Coffee Street East
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Ph: (507) 467-2962
Email: write2us@oldvillagehall.com

Distance to bike trail: on trail
Distance to Lanesboro: in town

Received the 2007 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Join us for a fine dining experience in a casual setting. Enjoy our homemade breads & soups, pastas and fine entree choices. Open year round. Reservations recommended. www.oldvillagehall.com

Pedal Pusher's Café
Scott & Angie Taylor
121 Parkway Ave. North
PO Box 306
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-1050

Distance to bike trail: 1 block
Distance to Lanesboro: in town

Hours: Open year round - 7 days a week, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Serving Classic 1950's American Cuisine including a variety of sandwiches, homemade daily specials, ice cream, homemade pies, floats & malts. Open year round for breakfast, lunch & dinner in our historic downtown building.

Rhino’s Pizza & Sub Shoppe
111 Parkway Ave. N.
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507)467-2200

Winter Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.;
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Summer Hours: 7 days a week 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Rhino's offers fresh subs, wraps, and salads, famous broasted chicken, homemade pizza & homemade Take & Bake Pizza, fresh burgers & a variety of appetizers. We also have kids meals, soft serve ice cream cones and desserts.

Riverside On The Root

Distance to bike trail: on the trail
Distance to Lanesboro: in town

Casual dining, inside seating or outside on our decks. Overlooking the scenic Root River and Bike Trail. Open April - October, 11 a.m. -9 p.m., 7 days a week.

River Trail Picnic Basket
100 Parkway Ave N
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Ph: (507)467-3556
Email: mmorman@charter.net

Distance to bike trail: on trail
Open weekends in April: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
May – October: open daily
Monday -Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Features: Ice cream, gourmet coffee drinks, smoothies, and sandwiches. We have 16 flavors of Bridgemans ice cream, Great River coffees, and Dr. Smoothie Drinks.

Root River Saloon
PO Box 212
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Ph: (507)467-3355
Toll free: 877-727-4816

Distance to bike trail: on trail
Distance to Lanesboro: in town

Root River Saloon 112 Coffee St., Lanesboro, 507-467-3355. Jim Iverson, owner. On & Off Sale, pull tabs, Minnesota State Lottery, open 7 days a week.

Scenic Valley Winery
101 Coffee Street
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Phone: (507)467-2958
Fax: (507)467-2640
Toll free: 888-965-0250

Distance to bike trail: 2 blocks
Distance to Lanesboro: in town
Hours: April - December: Monday -Friday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.
Call for off season hours

We invite you to sample our country fresh fruit wines when you visit us in historic downtown Lanesboro.

The Vintage Restaurant
210 Parkway Ave. N.
Lanesboro, MN 55949
Toll free: 888-868-8941
Email: meg@vintageinlanesboro.com

Distance to bike trail: 2 blocks
Distance to Lanesboro: in town

Hours of Operation (Schedule for full year including any months closed):

Open: April - December with reservations beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday - Monday

Closed: January 2008 - March 2008 with the option of private parties

A dining event to savor. Chef Meg prepares an elegant four course set price meal with local and organic ingredients. New space - same intimate experience. Seating by reservation, call 800-