Emma Krumbee’s Bakery & Restaurant
501 E South St, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011
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Address :
501 E South St
Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 - Phone (952) 873-4334
- Website https://www.emmakrumbees.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :6:00 am - 10:00pm
- Mon : 6:00 am - 10:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast, Brunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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alan j.
Sunday breakfast. Place was very busy so waited for a table about 15 minutes. Took a while to get a waitress and coffee. Coffee tasted instant. Ordered steak and eggs, steak medium, eggs scrambled and american fries instead of hash browns and raisin toast. I got steak rare, eggs over easy, hash browns and wheat toast. Otherwise, the order was spot on [except for my wife's bacon side which did not arrive at all]. I hate wasting food so I ate what arrived. What I ate was good std. breakfast fare, about equal to any family restaurant chain. Would not go out of my way for this one.
(2)Dan A.
A good safe place to bring your grandparents to. Other reviews have it right - a cross between Perkins and Cracker Barrel. Maybe with a bit of Bakers Square thrown in. Don't expect an adventure but you may expect to wait in line. Probably behind a line of walkers.
(2)Adam W.
If you've driven through Belle Plaine you've seen this place, which over the years has expanded to include an orchard, a gigantic gift barn ("Country Store") and a sit down family restaurant which is the subject of this review. We arrived late in the lunch hour on a Saturday, after the orchard was closed for the season. Still, the place was packed. We were seated promptly by a friendly "hostess." Once we were seated, everything s l o w e d d o w n . .. ... Our server looked at our table, several times, as she walked by to wait on other guests. Eventually we were greeted and our orders taken. About a million years later, our food arrived. By this time we were starving, so my wholly adequate BLT tasted like a million bucks. In point of fact, Mickey's Diner does a better BLT at about $3 cheaper, but like they say, "hunger is the best sauce." My dining companion's fish and chips were actually pretty decent--large portion, not at all greasy. The promised cole slaw accompanying the dish was missing, however, and it took our server the anticipated week or two to bring it along. We passed on the proffered pie, fearing we would die while waiting for it to appear. The decor is Klassic Kountry (lots of "quaint" details and faux "country" cues, along with bad art and wallpaper). Prices are high for what is basically sourced entirely off the Sysco truck. There has to be better options around here, right?
(2)Lesley G.
I believe that this place has gone downhill significantly over the years. The food has gotten much worse; nearly half of our group of 7 were disappointed by their meal. In addition, our waitress was pretty irritable and the bathrooms were disgusting. I think its time to try a new breakfast place.
(2)Emily F.
Very disappointing. We got the $2.50 Bloody Mary's, which was a mistake...water + tomato juice + a splash of vodka (should have known the price was too good to be true). The turkey sandwich was something we could have made at home, same with the Santa Fe Burger - the BBQ sauce that came with it had the consistency of jelly. Yuck! Service was good, though. Would come back here only for the pumkin picking - skip the food!
(1)Justin S.
Let me start by saying that Emma Krumbee is a delightful name to speak - at once folksy, warm, and nurturing -- like a plump, rosy-cheeked nurse sponge-bathing your erogenous zones. It rolls off the tongue like hot, spiced-apple filling (which is available in the Emma Krumbee Bakery, might I add ). From the moment you enter the orchard, it's as though you've stepped through a magical mirror into a world of harvest-time delights. If you listen closely, you can still hear the chanted whispers of the Apple Druids of old, marching about the orchard's endless lanes in their pointed black hoods and ceremonial cloaks, picking the crimson spheres they ritually worshipped by the bushel-load. The chin-dripping apples will burn in your belly like confectionary lava and immediately demand a second helping -- like so much ripe, crackling heroin. I hereby declare Emma Krumbee's Apple Orchard a heaven on earth! Or, a Lucifer's Harvest Splendor-World, as the Ol' Apple Druids used to call it. Come one, come all! Apples await in every shape and form -- even the face of God!
(5)Cale G.
I wanted to love Emma's because I love me some breakfast. Unfortunately the inattentive service ruined what could have been. Once seated we were ignored. We flagged someone down only to get a quick "be right back". Nothing again for another 10 minutes. We had to flag someone down once more and finally got somewhere with this one! I feel there were at least 10-15 employees zipping around the small floor area so I'm not sure why they couldn't get to us. The french toast I ordered was typical among other french toast offerings elsewhere. Nothing stood out. What did stand out was my overwhelming jealousy of others at my table. They ordered omelets. What they received were yellow-colored football-sized breakfast delights from my dreams. I could not believe the portion size. We had yums and mmms all around the table that Sunday morning. Very impressed with most of the food and portions. Not so impressed with the service. Oh Emma, we will meet again most definitely but this time please be accommodating.
(3)Linda T.
A great family restaurant to go to that is better than Perkins! My favorite is the oven baked chicken. I use to get it every time I went there, now they serve it only on Sunday's. Boo! If you're in the area, stop by for some delish food and homemade jelly!
(3)John S.
A family friendly place that can get quite hectic on the weekend. On a easier weekday morning it's a steady pace of customers but never too crowded or noisy. A fun atmosphere with large grounds that provide different activities. I had the Greek Omelet which is a bit different than other restaurant offerings. The Greek olives were plentiful and the bottom was filled with red peppers and tomatoes. The plate comes with toast in thick slices and choice of potatoes. There was self-seating in the morning and I quickly had a hot cup of coffee in my hands. I believe the menu info that they cook from scratch and everything had a fresh taste. Why four stars? There was a certain sogginess to the omelet bottom which spread to the hash browns. This was not grease but water, probably from the vegetables not being properly dried. At least I know they wash the veggies. The bakery items are strategically placed on your way to the check out and it will be hard to resist. Their pies are outstanding, especially the Dutch Apple
(4)Mike M.
I've had lunch here twice in the last three weeks. It's kind of like a family owned Cracker Barrel. Breakfast is served all day. The food and service were both good. My only complain was that the AC was cranked up and I left shivering after my meal both times (while in dress pants and a long sleeved shirt). While not really important most of the patrons were seniors. We felt kind of young in there.
(4)Frances A.
The food was OK and a lot better than crap from chain restaurants, but I feel like for these prices it should have been better. Excellent service, though.
(3)Troy J.
Not dirt cheap but under 10 a person is easy to accomplish. Wide variety of food on menu. Perfect for a couple or a group. Very kid friendly with the gift store you can view goods in(the gift shop does not abide by the super cheap food just an FYI) My fiancé said her ribs were better than the ribs we got at ribfest this year. The food is amazing and delicious while still very affordable. Fiancé and I will come at least every year for anniversary now, Try their syrup(apple is best!) and take a look around in gift shop or general store in next building, Great staff and super friendly Must go to this place. Especially when the biggest candy store in Minnesota is open
(5)Dat N.
Anytime I come back to MN, I find my way back to this restaurant. I never miss it even though it is easily 45-60 mins from my final MN destination and MSP. Every time I have come here, and anyone I come with, the food has been great regardless of what we order. Most of our experience is in the Ribs and oven chicken and they are fantastic. The food looks and tastes authentic and home made and the assortment of baked good such as pies and muffins are a dream. On this past trip we were coming through and did not have time to sit down so we called in and ordered to go. Admittedly, the to go process seemed a bit... broken? As though they were not used to having take out orders, but I could feel that they were trying their best to make it work and were very accommodating to all our requests. That just gives it another star for me. Give this place a try. I'm pretty sure you won't regret it. The only issue now is access to the restaurant from the freeway is a bit cumbersome, but make the effort. You'll be in for a treat if you do.
(5)Jon B.
The thing that keeps Emma in business is her location. It's the only game in town on the 169, whether you're headed up to Minneapolis, or down to visit your kid at MSU in Mankato. Problem is that she's grown reliant on the steady stream of hungry Midwesterners that never stops coming through the door, so she has no impetus to improve anything. Emma has been doing the VERY MINIMUM back there in the kitchen and she sees no reason to change. One of her most oft-repeated business axioms is: "If it ain't BROKE....why fix it?" Emma's portions leave the kitchen just like the Minnesotans who consume them: ROBUST. Yet, the overall quality of the food is middle-of-the-road. Would you like some salsa with that omelette? They've never heard of salsa. Ask for Sriracha sauce and you'll get a polite but vacant stare, after which you'll be offered some ketchup. Ask if Emma uses butter in her breakfasts, or does she prefer a dollop of cost-cutting margarine in which she whips up those eggs? No one knows. Even the manageress will scratch her head about this. Last time I asked, she actually said, in all seriousness, "Uh... does it really matter?" I held my tongue and elected not to break into a monologue about heart-stopping hydrogenated oils, as I could already tell that I'd used up her allotted 9 seconds-per-customer. Last time I was there, it was at the behest of my realtor. We were scouring the countryside in search of a hobby farm for my family, and she liked the place. After being ignored for 20 minutes, I was about to pull a Jack Nicholson with the cutlery when a scrubbed, smiling farm gal stepped up to take our orders. We ordered tuna melts. They showed up 22 minutes later, severely burned on the bottom. Doesn't really bother me, but the thing that was lacking was the PRESENTATION, which is still a new concept outside of the Metro area. Both lonely sandwiches (on undersized rye) were balanced on the rims of two giant platters, making it look like something was missing. Crisps? A grape & melon mix? Potato salad? Before the server scampered away, I had to ask: "Is there anything missing?" "Where?" "There on the plate. Those sandwiches look a bit lonesome there, don't you think?" "Um... that's how they come out." "So there's not supposed to be any sort of garnish on the blank spot?" "No, just them samwidges." "A great big plate, just for one dinky sandwich?" I was making the realtor lady uncomfortable, so I left it and quietly tucked into my burnt "samwidge". Paid about $22 for two of them, is that right? I left the cash on the table and booked it out of there. Emma's servers mean well, but they're poorly managed. There's no quality control and dealing with food-related questions is not something that the girls are programmed to do. Emma doesn't give a flying fork, though. She's hiding in the back, drinking her very basic Farmer Brothers Coffee (the only coffee served there) and she's got her feet up on the open drawer of a filing cabinet. She's listening to a Lutheran station on her AM radio and waiting for her cab to pull up so she can go home. She'd like someone to massage her shoulders, but Minnesotans don't really like to touch each other, so that back rub is never gonna happen. She's planning a quiet night when she gets back to her place, with a couple of aspirins and a Demerol left over from some oral surgery she had back in the 80s. But will she ponder ways to improve her restaurant and upgrade the menu and educate her waitresses? No, she will not. Emma is as weary as her dining room's chintzy, countrified decor. She has given up.
(1)Sarah B.
The feel of the restaurant atmosphere and our overall service was fine, but I thought the food could have been much better and less deceiving in its descriptions. We stopped for breakfast before heading over to the orchard today. I decided to stick with an old favorite - the eggs benedict. How can you go wrong, right? The menu description was typical... eggs, shaved ham, english muffins and hollandaise sauce, but when it arrived, I knew something was amiss by the looks of it. The "hollandaise" was brown in color. I hesitated, but tried a bit of the sauce and low-and-behold, it tasted like turkey gravy. I then asked the server if this was the right sauce, the hollandaise sauce, for the dish or if they happen to use a a gravy base in their hollandaise, she seemed really confused. She assured me that that sauce on the dish was the hollandaise they make in the kitchen. I ate the meal. It wasn't the worst thing in the world, but it was really weird. I feel if you are going to use gravy in place of your hollandaise, don't call it hollandaise. That is a main component of a benedict. My friend who ate with me got the "meat lovers skillet." It was also kind of strange that the cheese in her dish was not melted into the mixture of meat and potatoes, but just cold and solid throughout the dish. Skillet implies that heat is involved. Overall, please deliver what you are advertising. We had very basic expectations based on the menu descriptions, that were not satisfied.
(2)Dean E.
We were sat and weren't given menus. 5 minutes after we got up and got our own menus someone came by and said she'd be with us in a minute. 10 minutes later she came to take our drink order... We asked about the apple orchard next door and she had no clue what was it was. Now, i do understand that they are separate but my god, there are 7 things in the whole dang town.. How CAN'T you keep up..? Anywhoo, they should get a few more waiters.. Maybe 7. Also a few more chefs. Took 30 minutes from the time we ordered to get our food. Our burgers came with fries and shakes which was a good deal, but the burger was NOT what was pictured... Frozen hockey puck of meat over cooked to crunchiness... Very disappointed.
(1)N E.
Breakfast is fine. It reminds of Perkins and Cracker Barrel but without the quality and charm of either one. I've had worse.
(2)Sarah G.
Stopped by the Bakery before we went apple picking! They have all sorts of items to eat/drink and souvenirs. The pastries were delicious and the huge apple pie in the display case is insane. It could feed 20! Hot apple cider was OK but not hot enough. Great way to starting the morning before hitting the fields!
(4)Elizabeth B.
Have eaten at Emma's several times, always for lunch while traveling. Here's my take: Service: Read several negative comments here on service, I can't echo them. I don't remember ever having especially slow, poor or rude service. The wait staff is friendly and give quick and frequent coffee refills. When the place is full everything is slower, that is the case everywhere you go, not at Emma's especially. Food: Food is average to above average for the price. My fav's are the tuna melt and the greek omelet. Hash browns are a-maze-zing. My family is huge fans of the good ol' hot beef or meatloaf commercial. They lap it up every time. I would say very good value for money, prices are par with perkins I would say. Atmosphere: Yes its a country - kitsch kinda place which was trendy in the 80's, dated now but I don't think its tacky by any means. I like that fact that they still have that 50's style bar seating - wish more places still had those. Recommendations for improvements: better quality coffee, pay with waitress rather than cashier, need more wait staff working at peak hours. Overall recommend and we'll be back!
(4)Anthony V.
Been coming here from time to time most of my life. Recently brought my kids for breakfast. All of us enjoyed our meals. The breakfast menu is really the best food options here. The lunch dishes are ok and the dinner entrees are pretty expensive for the mediocrity. Emma's decor and atmosphere is 70's diner. Not much charm, but it's familiar. The thing to know is that the sound of the kitchen, particularly the banging of dishes is very loud and distracting. Service is generally decent without being particularly warm. We return because the breakfast food is pretty good and there isn't anything similar for miles.
(3)Joseph V.
Well, I have been for year's putting off going to Emma Krumbee's cause of the stereotype of it's local and you'll just like it because of that reason. Well, I can't deny the fact that the restaurant is in a very convenient place for me I was actually impressed with their dishes. I had a cup of their Chicken and Dumpling soup and then I decided to go with their Chicken Parmesan. I thought the flavor of both items was great. My friend Bethany ended up having some kind of a burger with fries and a malt. It seems as if you enjoyed it all but she did make an actual comment about the malt and that it was very good. I liked the set of of the restaurant it gave me a feeling of a country store/restaurant/cafe. It felt very cozy. I thought the prices were pretty comparable to those of similar style restaurants so will I go again? Definately!, if I'm in the area. Not to spendy but with food that tastes well above the rest in the area.
(5)Jeremy C.
After years of driving threw Belle Plain we finally had a reason to stop in and try the "famous" Emma Krumbee's. Truly not worth going out of your way for, but it was good. I'd say it's a step up from Perkins, but certainly not a big step. The food was good, service was prompt, atmosphere was clean, prices were fair. We didn't do the corn maze or any of the other things they also have on site so I can't comment on those.
(3)Nate J.
If you are thinking about eating at the restaurant turn around and pick up items at the general store. Ignored my advice and are still reading? It's mediocre food pretending to be home made. The turkey pot pie was meh (bland even for Minnesota). It looked like they opened a can of mixed vegetables (carrots, green beans, and corn), tossed in some turkey, and poured gravy over the whole plate. Our eldest daughter had the apple French toast. She pushed it around her plate a bunch but didn't really eat much. Other food was just as uninspired. Service was weak (coffee cup never refilled) And while they are technically wheelchair accessible there aren't any tables on the main floor. Have you ever tried to use a wheelchair at a booth?
(2)Dana T.
I didn't even go here for the food! I went for the apple orchard and the pumpkin picking! This place is a cute little hideaway about a 45 minute scenic drive from the "the Valley" ha. With all the fall leaves and beautiful colors it made the car ride enjoyable. When we got there, holy kids! This place is surely for young families! I went with just one other friend... But anyone and everyone was here. It was a Saturday afternoon and it was a busy little joint! There were so many things for the little kids to do, pony rides, great photo ops for mommy's wanting to update their facebook pages. There was a cute little restaurant as well as a bakery and gift shop attached. Hotels were nearby in case you were staying the night. A nice little Minnesota tourist attraction. We got to sample the different kinds of apples. My friend walked away with her apple fix - satisfied. and I got my large Cinderella pumpkin. Score! I will be going back here again, except next time I will not be wearing high heels, wow. Biggest mistake ever. Ha.
(4)Amy B.
This is a great family friendly Apple Orchard! Lots to do for everyone in the family! I visited Emma Krumbee's yesterday with my boyfriend and 8 year old niece. Olivia went nuts when she saw the awesome playgrounds, and rows and rows of Apple Trees. The day we went, the Annual Scarecrow Festival was going on... $5 bucks per person to go browse thru them, seemed a little pricey for my taste to go look at some scarecrows :() But, $13.99 for a big bag that you can stuff with as many apples as you can possibly want! We left the place with over 35 Harlson Apples!!! Apple Pie, Apple Crisp, and just plain Apples will be on my menu for a couple weeks! The apple stock for picking your own was a little scarce... but again it is mid october already! If you want the most popular Apple's (Honey Crisp, etc) I would plan your visit earlier on in the season... They also had a small pumpkin patch, wagon rides, playgrounds, a delicious smelling bakery, and a general store with their homemade goodies, and some cute gift ideas! Highly recommend for a great day out in the beautiful fall weather :)
(4)Jennifer L.
My parents have been talking about this place for many years. It's kind of a landmark. We finally stopped in here and had a REALLY good lunch. I ordered a French Dip and my hubby ordered a Rachel. The French Dip was just heaped with roast beef. I have never had a French Dip that piled with meat. And it was so tender. Usually when I get a french dip I am trying to gnaw through the meat and then I have to chew forever. Not so with this. It was soooooo tender and juicy. I believe the roll the sandwich was on is made at the restaurant since they have a bakery - it was fresh and tasty. My only complaint is that the au jus was drippings rather than a salty dark sauce - and I actually had to add salt to it to get it to be flavorful. The Rachel had turkey and corn beef - very different - and my husband said it was very good. Their burgers come with a shake or malt. The breakfast menu looked AMAZING so I will have to come back when I am dying for blueberry pancakes. They are an orchard as well as a restaurant and they sell their own pumpkin butter, jelly's jams, breads, deserts.... All of which looked just amazing and deadly for anyone watching their weight. This place is what Cracker Barrel is trying to be. I'll be back.
(5)Traci A.
Eh. It's like Marie Callender's (they have them in the south and the west coast); sort of like a cross between Perkins (fresh baked goods) and Cracker Barrel (country bumpkin' feel with a cheesy shopping area up front). The food is your basic American chain fare (which is part of the reason I give it a solid "Eh."). Not bad, not great. Very predictable. Prices are decent. This review is for the newer location in Albertville, by the way.
(2)Arlene G.
Enjoyed this unique restaurant while in Minnesota for a family reunion. Walleye was delish!
(3)LeAnn C.
This restaurant seems to have everything going for it. Clean, family fun oriented, but needs to train their help with some manners. Young lady brings our order of split pea soup (very good), french fries, and mentions they are out of the chili we ordered, would we like something else?? My husband left no tip, first time in his life, and he's in his 70's.
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