Kristi’s

Kristi’s has a phenomenal atmosphere and delicious selections. The staff is attentive without causing distraction and so incredibly welcoming. Kristi’s is certainly a New Glarus gem and I will visit every time I am in town.

We went to Kristi’s for a late lunch when shopping at New Glarus, we were so hungry we sort of just stumbled upon it, but I am glad we did and I can tell you right now we will be sure to go back.
I ordered the blackened fish tacos which were amazing, The spice from the blackened fish was balanced with the fresh slaw, corn tortilla, and delicious sauce on top. I easily devoured both of my tacos and my companion also demanded to try my food as well.
The location is also prime; the restaurant is on top of hill over looking the shops on the street below. The indoor décor is also beautiful, with works painted by a local artist that are all for sale.

Such a beautiful atmosphere and the menu is quite varied. I feel relaxed as soon as I sit down. I can’t wait to come back and enjoy the patio seating in the warm months.

Phenomenal food and service. Sat out on the patio enjoying some New Glares Beer.
We started with the Queso Fundido, Tenderloin Crostini, and the Shrimp Sandwich and fries.
Chips and queso dip were tasty and fresh; the chips seemed homemade and were still warm.
The Tenderloin Crostini was a great light option, covered in steak and peppers that were marinated well.
The Shrimp Sandwich came on a Stella’s cheese bread bun and the best fries I’ve ever had. Seriously, the fries were fantastic, perfectly cooked in a light oil and seasoned, salty well. The sandwich is a good, with lots of shrimp.
We will absolutely be coming back here anytime we’re in the area.

My husband and I spent a night in New Glarus recently and absolutely loved Kristi’s! The outdoor seating is beautiful, high up on a hill, and overlooking the town and they have a great selection of New Glarus beers on tap. In addition, they had AMAZING margaritas. So good, that we came back twice in one day so I could try another flavor. Super fresh tasting and mixed well– not syrupy or too sweet. Service was great as well, and we shared a grilled mango chicken sandwich which was delicious. Would definitely come back to this place if I find myself in New Glarus again!

My boyfriend and I stopped in on our way through town on a day trip expecting just a mom and pops type of place. Very pleasantly surprised.
We had the Blacked Ahi Tuna, the roast duck and the prime rib. Chocolate mousse and crème brulé for desserts. The flavors were amazing. Everything tasted great. The portioning of the tuna was awesome, the duck so juicy, steak could of been a bit more tender, but the flavor makes up for it. Friendly, clean, bright atmosphere. Personally I thought it was reasonably priced for what we had.

Drove up from St Louis in a random road trip. Stopped in for a late lunch. The place was great. I had the cheese curds and the portobello sandwich both were very good.

We were in town for a New Glarus Brewery tour and had breakfast at Kristi’s. It was delightful! The restaurant is located in a beautiful Victorian and still maintains the welcoming charm it must have held long ago as someone’s home. Our hostess/​server was equally as warm and friendly.
My husband had a classic breakfast: eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast. Potatoes were especially tasty. I had a Vegetarian Omelette and it was delicious. Prices were very reasonable for such a classy dining environment.
New Glarus is a neat town. Kristi’s is a must while you’re there.

Headed into town after the brewery tour and this was one of the places you can redeem your free beer coupon from the brewery. When we headed in to town we’d imagined something more quaint and of the town, but we looked at the Kristi’s menu and saw the patio in the unseasonably warm weather and we were sold.
We were expecting to order Mexican food in a Swiss town, but we split the tacos and burrito and we weren’t disappointed. We figured if they were making their own tortillas, chips and salsas, they probably weren’t messing around and we weren’t disappointed. The salsas were flavorful, the al pastor on the taco was on point and the chips were light and crispy.
There were some bees on the porch and our server asked us at the end of the meal if they were a problem, since they’d been very bad the day before — which seemed like a bad time to ask that question (like maybe ask before we’re totally done?) But overall our food was tasty, cheap and served quickly and the ability to enjoy a last meal out of doors was too good to pass up.

We stopped in yesterday for a small lunch after our tour and tasting at New Glarus Brewery. We were seated at a small table outside. It was gorgeous out… why not? We ordered the Kristi Burger with a side of homemade chips and a flan. The burger was a wow burger. Even though it was ordered well done, it was juicy and flavorful… no hockey puck here. The chips were a wonderful accompaniment too! For dessert, we shared the flan. Even though it was not a traditional flan, it was still very tasty. No regrets ordering it. Service was wonderful, efficient, and warm. We will certainly stop back in next time we are in the area and won’t hesitate to recommend it when I know of someone visiting New Glarus, WI.

Fantastic breakfast location. Absolutely delicious.
+ Gorgeous environment; if you can, try to sit outdoors on the covered wrap-​around patio. Inside was very nice, but I wished I would’ve chosen an outdoor seat.
+ Excellent brunch menu — tons of options
+ Server was prompt, friendly, and fast
+ Ordered the classic breakfast: two eggs (scrambled), 3 pieces of bacon, breakfast potatoes, and whole grain toast with Noble jelly
+ Food arrived quickly
— Eggs seemed to resemble a flat omelette — it wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t «scrambled». Came out in a flat round, with slight browning on both sides.
— Bacon was slightly undercooked and very skinny and thin
+ Breakfast potatoes were cut into wedges, fried to a super crispy finish, and seasoned nicely
+ Toast (1 slice) was fresh and tasty; jelly was superb
So, while the format of the dish was a bit unusual, it tasted great, arrived quickly, and was reasonably priced. I’d return.

Drove an hour to get here because of the rave review in The Wisconsin State Journal, Google it. Lunch was so good, we came back again two weeks later. Tried the jalapeño cilantro margarita and the pink grapefruit margarita, both were perfection. Shrimp ceviche was light and flavorful. Salmon salad was pure heaven, savored every bite. Crab cake sandwich with homemade chips was delicious. Save room for dessert, too many great choices, the crème brûlée can’t be passed up. I have to come back and try everything on the menu.