The Nostalgic Bean

1403 Lynn Ave, Altoona
(715) 514-0132

Recent Reviews

Shaun Miller

Just go there. No need to even continue reading. Their friendly staff will help you find some bakery item you will love. My favorite is the crusted quiche and I make sandwiches from their croissants.C'est trop bon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Destiny Schultz

Go to this bakery as soon as you can! Yum!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Croissants, Chocolate Croissant, Cookie, Tarts, Bakery, Almond Croissant

Casey CJ

Have to try the pastries' best in the area, so glad I found them!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aysia Mae

Those working at the coffee shop are always so kind, bubbly, and always make my day a bit brighter. Their food and bakery items are some of my favorite compared to other coffee shops. And of course I love their coffee as well :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Macaron, Crustless Quiche, Bakery

Laura Stocker

Light and fluffy doughnuts, so ? yummy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

K M

The workers are always friendly and the bakery items are some of the best in Wisconsin!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery

Star Steelman

Cured my winter depression absolutely scrumptious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lynn Schneider

Stopped in for coffee and a baked good, both were absolutely wonderful!! The coffee was delicious and the baked goods were so good. It was worth the stop!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Macaron, Chocolate Croissant, Bakery

Ren Rudawski

It is the best place to get espresso coffee drinks and bakery in the eau claire area, Tucked in Altoona. I enjoyed the entire visit. I plan on visiting

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Croissants, Pastry Display Case, Crustless Quiche, Cinnamon Braid, Bakery

Lindsey J.

Cutest & most delicious little cafe in all of the Eau Claire area!I ordered an americano hot and got two baked goods on the side for breakfast: a hash egg bake with cheese & a croissant! Most definitely baked with love. The employees are all friendly & the place was packed!!

Haley Pinckney - Student

My auntie Gretchen and uncle Adam run this

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Egg Roll, Macaron, Croissants, Pastry Display Case, Cookie Butter Choux Buns, Chocolate Croissant, Souvenir De Beaune, Chocolate Almond Croissant & Strawberry Almond Tart, Almond Croissant Plain Croissant, Holiday Cookies, Chocolate Deliciousness, Pear and Almond, Cookie, Tarts, Shortbread, Crustless Quiche, Cinnamon Braid, Small Classic Sablé, Bakery, Classic French Croissant

David

Ate it up and left no crumbs period

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Egg Roll, Macaron, Croissants, Pastry Display Case, Cookie Butter Choux Buns, Chocolate Croissant, Souvenir De Beaune, Chocolate Almond Croissant & Strawberry Almond Tart, Almond Croissant Plain Croissant, Holiday Cookies, Chocolate Deliciousness, Pear and Almond, Cookie, Tarts, Shortbread, Crustless Quiche, Cinnamon Braid, Small Classic Sablé, Bakery, Classic French Croissant

Arianne S.

Their pastries are totally amazing! I love that they have tons of choices to choose from and they are different, not the same as everyone else's. You'll want to try everything. But they rotate their pastries and it keeps you coming back for more. The specialty coffees are delicious as well. Service was extremely friendly and their coffee shop is so charming. I'm glad I don't live too far away.

Brando Marx

Phenomenal baked goods, incredible coffee, and a staff that makes you feel so very welcomed. I look very forward to my Saturday visits!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Macaron, Croissants, Chocolate Croissant, Souvenir De Beaune, Chocolate Almond Croissant

Akeram Suleiman

Savanna and Misty make you feel super welcome. Aside from the great service their baked good are to absolutely die for! I usually find baked goods/pastries too sweet but here the pastries are well balanced and made from best ingredients. Just try out one time and you’ll see what I’m talking about!

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