The Elbow Room

You know those chilly winter afternoons when you really need a bowl of chili? This place hit the spot for sure. I sat at the lunch counter and had a great conversation with the cook that made my day.

We were there for Sunday brunch. Super cute small place that seems family owned. Atmosphere was very casual and the wait staff seemed really friendly. The food was not great. It was okay, but really had no flavor and needed some spices. We could add salt and hot saunce, but would have been nice to have some other flavors in there. We each got something different and each had the same reaction.... that it was good enough to try once, but that we wouldn't likely be back for breakfast food. Maybe we'll check out the lunch/dinner menu and see if there's more flavor. There's also a bar, so if you're just into drinks, maybe those would be good to try as well.

I met a friend for lunch here as I was driving across country. It's definitely a local joint and they had a good crowd of regulars coming and going while we ate a late lunch and chatted. The Elbow Room is not fancy but it's good food.I chose a double cheeseburger and nearly got myself talked into the "all you can eat prime rib" except I wasn't hungry enough to make a serious dent in the price. Cheeseburger (hold the bun, please) was good and freshly grilled. It definitely kept my keto diet going and I enjoyed it.A few options for macro beers here and the coffee is decent. It looks like they do a pretty good business.[Review 17162 overall - 77 in Minnesota - 679 of 2022.]

Looks are deceiving, it looks like a house from the outside. When you get inside it is a quaint light restaurant. The atmosphere is accented by mellow 70's and 80's music. The food is amazing the staff is friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back

This place is incredible. Service top notch. Food was amazing. Patty melt was huge and delicious.

Go to for breakfasts in Albert Lea , worth a wait great for people watching, made from scratch food

Great food, Friendly service, price cheaper then most places. I now eat there at least 4 times a week.

I reviewed this restaurant on 9/11/2017 and sadly I must say things have changed, and not for better. Food was adequate, but overpriced. It tasted ok but overpriced. Mens' restroom is in need of a deep cleaning and then good daily cleaning. It is the dirtiest restroom I have used in several years. Overall, the restaurant interior looks worn and unpleasant. We will not return, and neither will our friends.

Good food and wonderful service. Good location. We'll stop again if we're in the neighborhood

awesome walleye! great juicy Lucy! we were just passing through and this place is worth the stop