Helix

I love this place! The ambience, the selection of cocktails, the staff... this is the best place in Eau Claire to grab a cocktail.

What a find! Stopped by for coffee and a snack after walking the River Prairie trails. The place is gorgeous: stunning bar, comfy seating, lots of glass and light, high celling, beautiful light fixtures - kind of a modern European feel. We were greeted warmly and then seated ourselves. Our server, David, was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun to talk to. We had espresso, chai, and shared the non-cheese charcuterie board. The board was accompanied by a warm crusty loaf of thickly sliced bread (GF available) that I used to make the most delicious little prosciutto sandwiches. Another memorable treat was the positively addictive rosemary walnuts. We decided to split dessert and chose a slice of the flourless chocolate cake. The cake was accented by some raspberries that leant a perfect pop of brightness to the rich, Belgian chocolate cake. This was simple food done perfectly and we loved it. So much so that I brought my husband and daughter back later that afternoon for the cheese charcuterie board, sandwiches and drinks. Same great service and delicious, fresh food.We plan to watch the Packers pre- season game there this weekend - rationalizing we will save money by not having to pay for YouTube TV lol.This warm, sophisticated, and charming place is a gem.

Beware, if you purchase bottles of sprits from the Helix, they are marked up close to 30%. My mistake for not price checking and looking for availability before the purchase. Was told the spirit was super hard to find and they only had a few bottles left. Purchased the bottle from them and then proceed to the store not far from there. And lo and behold guess what I found, the spirit I had just purchased for $30.00 less. I'm all about supporting small businesses, but I will never purchase from here again. I don't like being lied to and the mark up is ridiculous.