Rapidan Dam Cafe

54116 Glory Ln, Mankato
(507) 546-9997

Recent Reviews

Blu Fischer

I absolutely love the food there. I've been going there for a decade now. The customer service is amazing along with their home made food. And their pies are phenomenal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger and Fries, Fish Sandwich, Banana Cream Pie, Dam Burger and Fries, Sandwich, Damn Burger, Hamburger, Strawberry Cream Pie, Apple Crunch Pie, Apple Pie, French Fries, Onion Rings, Pumpkin Cream Pie, Fries

David Hammer

Great food and pie.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger and Fries, Banana Cream Pie, Hamburger, Sour Cream Raisin Pie

James Y.

First, let me state that we did not have any pie. We stopped for lunch and my wife and I had a burger with fries. We were both happy with our food. We would rate the burger average. Food was prepared properly as we expected. The person taking our order did a good job and our food was served pretty quick. The staff was friendly. As we were leaving more people had arrived and were waiting on tables. This did surprise me since it was a Thursday, not a weekend. We will probably return some day and try some of the pies. But probably will not drive the distance for just lunch.

Veleda Cordes

Excellent food, great pie, quaint atmosphere and very pleasant service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Roberts

Awesome little old cafe. An old farm house turned burger restaurant. Staff is super friendly. Awesome burgers, fries, onion rings and pies. Can't wait to go back. Cool nick nacks all over the place. Wall mounted pay phone for those of us who remember them. Nice little park across the parking lot to eat our lunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Damn Burger, French Fries, Onion Rings

Sandra Perron

A little off the main drag but not far and very worth it! Small little place, staff does an amazing job of putting out a ton of food. Only a few tables inside but there's a park that has tables too. Cute spot next to the river and the dam. Amazing food - very fresh and tasty. Very reasonable prices. Bring cash - no cards accepted. No wifi (not a complaint - nice to be unplugged at such a beautiful location) and their telephone is an old fashion pay phone. Plenty parking. Only downside is it's not closer to home ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Banana Cream Pie

Kay Lintz

Our first time. Our burgers were delicious. But the pie selection was very limited because of the publicity about the cafe recently on a local tv channel, nice weather, and the cafe is closing for the season at end of October. We had slices of Sour Cream Raspberry and Candy Apple pies.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Onion Rings, Sour Cream Raspberry Pie

Laura Klaas

My friend and I each had a burger. Dry tasteless. Not a large burger either, but neither of us finished it. The pie was ok. Not very exciting. We really wanted to like this place because the people were so nice. Sad to say it fell short of the other ratings. Wish their menu was bigger, and their burger had flavor, and was juicy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Blake Zahratka

Wonderful banana pie. Grate recipe! Don't change a thing:)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Banana Cream Pie

ThePenguinarium

Great time capsule! Burgers were good. Onion rings were excellent. Fun walking out on the dam. The pie is worth the trip.

Judy R

Exactly as we pictured it! Kind of Fried Green Tomatoes meets 50's diner vibe. Service was a little slow but it was so worth it! Our group had the chicken salad sandwich (delicious), a cheeseburger and a grilled chicken sandwich.... all were great! Dessert was Coconut Cream, Strawberry Cream and Pumpkin Crunch pie slices..... sooooooo good! We'll be back!

Josh Beyer

They have some of the best pies in all of Minnesota.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jon P.

It's a great place to grab a bite! The people are very friendly and the atmosphere is that of an old country diner. Some improvements could be made in this area, but all in all, it's a great little place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ben Hoffman

The pies are amazing! Friendly service too.

Jonathan Kubik

Wonderful owners and delicious home made pies!

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