The Driftless Cafe - Viroqua

The Driftless Cafe was a sight for sore eyes. I had this place recommended to me by several people and it didn?t disappoint. I got the stuffed pork chop, salad, cheesecake and a coke. Both were delicious! The atmosphere was a sort of hip, jazzy type of place which was nice and relaxing. The service was very attentive. Check it out!

I absolutely loved this restaurant. It had an authentic vibe that felt refreshingly easy, fun, gently upbeat, intentional and respectful. The Driftless Cafe felt inclusive welcoming: the menu, the staff, the diners (families, local people, nonlocal people (us). It was a non-hurried atmosphere, yet the meal arrived in a timely manner. The music lent a low-key energizing vibe. The decor felt warm and yet was trendy. The real food was freshly prepared and hot! I loved

The food was exceptionally good. Everyone else in my group got the beef tenderloin which did look incredible and they all raved about it. I wanted something off my beaten path and a dish called chicken maqluba satisfied that itch. The portions were absolutely massive and I enjoyed every morsel.

My husband and I went here for a date night and everything was fabulous! The food was perfectly balanced with amazing flavor, and the fact that it's all local is so awesome. The staff were all very attentive and timely as well. The food was always brought out at the perfect pace and temperature. If we ever find ourselves in Viroqua again we'll stop here any chance we can get.

We rearranged the dates of our trip to be sure we could dine here and I have no regrets about that! The photos speak for themselves. Pictured are the Prairie Tenderloin mashed potatoes and the Cajun Shrimp cheddar grits. The shrimp was the winner of the night. Our waitress was/ is lovely and gave us a full tour of the menu before we ordered. The atmosphere had a great vibe. On that note: when I come back I want the same employee to pick the music because the blues/