Back When Cafe - Wausau

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Back When Cafe

Back When Cafe
4.3 / 5 (689 reviews)

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Back When Cafe in Wausau offers a charming and cozy dining experience, with a focus on Italian cuisine including a wide variety of pasta dishes. While some patrons were let down by the service and overall experience, others praised the delicious food and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant seems to shine in terms of food quality, with standout dishes like Butternut squash ravioli, sea bass with capers, spinach, and tomatoes, and impressive meatballs. The casual and festive ambiance, along with friendly staff, adds to the overall appeal of the restaurant. With positive reviews highlighting the outdoor dining area, great desserts like tiramisu and lemon olive cake, and reasonable prices, Back When Cafe appears to be a worthy spot to try out for a satisfying meal.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Katie

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★ 4.3 / 5 from 689 reviews
brenda-clinton
22.09.2023

I went in for dinner, I ordered a to go meal and it was really good, I had the sea bass with capers, spinach and tomatoes with potatoes for my entree, a vegetable platter for my appetizer, and chocolate cake w fresh strawberries and vanilla ice cream for dessert, a house salad with sliced apples and homemade bread and butter, I felt very special after eating such a costly meal and it being cooked well. I hope to return again someday soon to try another dish on your menu that is also good

mai-lee-yang
22.09.2023

Delicious food and great atmosphere. We dined outside and it was beautiful! Erin was our server and she was very friendly plus helpful with any questions we had. The chocolate cake is AMAZING!!!

doug-lehman
22.09.2023

Celebrated my wife’s birthday with a delicious meal and and great atmosphere… Waitress was awesome and her cartwheel was so great… Bartender and other staff were so friendly and welcoming… Thanks for making her birthday extra special…

katie-smogoleski
22.09.2023

This is the only sit-down restaurant we've visited during the pandemic so far. My daughter and I visited during a Thursday night Packers game in early November and felt very safe inside. The food was wonderful, staff was friendly, and tables were safely distanced. Portions and prices were reasonable. We enjoyed the meatball Caesar salad and gnocchi with a glass of wine and a Shirley Temple. Definitely recommend.

beth-warden-1
22.09.2023

The atmosphere was casual and inviting. The varied menu made it hard to choose which meal to try. The Chicken and artichoke was fabulous, reasonable...made you want to lick the plate! Dessert of Peach Berry Crisp was the perfect finish. Hardworking staff during trying times is to be commended. Bravo!

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You can use the WiFi of the restaurant at no extra cost.

The restaurant offers you a choice of gluten-free dishes.

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