Back When Cafe

Name: Back When Cafe
Address: 606 N 3rd St, Wausau, WI, United States, 54403
Telephone: (715) 848-5668
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

734 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

A charming cafe serving farm to table style cuisine, with inventive twists on classic dishes. Located in historic downtown Wausau since 1991.

Sustainable, regional cooking at its best in a causal yet elegant environment with full bar and multiple wines by the glass. Open for Dinner

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Italian, French
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(715) 848-5668
Website
http://www.backwhencafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jolene Lucci
Catering
Check us out on facebook or contact Jolene for all your catering needs!
Private party facilities
Private and semi private rooms available, please contact us for details.
Private party contact
Jolene Lucci: (715) 848-5668

Location
606 N 3rd St, Wausau, WI 54403
Area
Wausau
Cross Street
McClellan St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

Soup or Green SaladUSD 6.00
Bread BasketUSD 3.00
Cheese CurdsUSD 11.00
Deep Fried w/Ranch Sauce
Fig Jam CrostiniUSD 10.00
Blue Cheese and Bacon
Shrimp Cocktail (5)USD 15.00
Bacon Wrapped ArtichokesUSD 16.00
Gorgonzola Cheese, Balsamic
Avocado Toasts
Goat Cheese, Radish, Lemon Vinaigrete, All-grain Toast
- 2 PieceUSD 7.00
- 3 PieceUSD 10.00
- 4 PieceUSD 13.00
Chicken Tenders w/FriesUSD 12.00
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp (5)USD 18.00
Cocktail Sauce
Sesame Crusted Tuna Appetizer*USD 21.00
Served Very Rare
Wagyu Beef Burger w/FriesUSD 16.00
Bacon, Brie Cheese, Greens, Mustard sauce
Spinach SaladUSD 14.00
Grilled Chicken Breast, Carrots, Door County Dried Berries, Goat Cheese, Pecans, Apple
Grilled Chicken Caesar SaladUSD 14.00
Romaine, Parmesan, Crouton
Panko Crusted Onion RingsUSD 9.00
Ranch Sauce
BruschettaUSD 10.00
Baked with Mozzarella, Basil, Olive Oil
Blue Cheese CrostiniUSD 10.00
Hazelnuts, Honey
Battered Deep Fried Seasonal Veggies Dijon SauceUSD 12.00
Deep Fried Breaded CalamariUSD 13.00
Marinara Sauce
Friday Fish FryUSD 16.00
Baked or Deep Fried Alaskan Cod
- Add SaladUSD 19.00

Pasta

Add Soup or Salad $6

Truffle Filled PastaUSD 24.00
w/ Mushroom Cream Sauce
Zucchini PastaUSD 15.00
Shredded Zucchini, Tomato Basil Sauce, Parmesan
Lumberjack PastaUSD 18.00
Pasta, Pesto Cream Sauce (Nuts), Grilled Chicken, Seasonal Vegetables
Ricotta Filled RavioliUSD 14.00
Tomato Basil Sauce
Pasta & PeasUSD 13.00
Saute w/garlic, Olive Oil, Parmesan
Ragu' Bolognese
Beef and Pork simmered in rich Tomato sauce Served over Pappardelle (wide noodle) pasta
- Lg. BowlUSD 21.00
- Sm. BowlUSD 14.00
Potato GnocchiUSD 15.00
Baked with Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Basil Sauce
Pasta AlfredoUSD 13.00
Basil Cream sauce
Mama Lucci's Pasta & MeatballsUSD 21.00
Tomato Basil Sauce

Pasta - Add Ons

Meatball
- eachUSD 7.00
Shrimp
- eachUSD 3.00
BaconUSD 4.00
Chicken BreastUSD 4.00
Fried Organic EggUSD 3.00

Dinners

Choice of soup or salad

16 Oz. Angus 'Prime' Rib Eye SteakUSD 48.00
8 Oz. Angus Beef Tenderloin*USD 48.00
Seared Sesame Crusted Tuna*USD 32.00
Served Rare, Asian Slaw & Wasabi Sauce
Chilean Seabass In PapilloteUSD 39.00
Capers, Tomatoes, Garlic, Spinach, Lemon, Basil, Kalamata Olives

Sautéed Chicken Breasts

Mushroom Pan Sauce, BroccoliUSD 22.00
Kalamata Olives, Tomato & FetaUSD 22.00
Artichokes, Lemon & CapersUSD 22.00

Veal Scallopini

Picata, Lemon & CapersUSD 32.00
Brandy Mushroom SauceUSD 32.00
Parmesan In Tomato Basil SauceUSD 32.00

Roasted Norwegian Salmon

choice of

Pesto (Nuts), Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic, ThymeUSD 31.00
Brie Cheese Stuffed, Roasted Balsamic PearUSD 31.00
Lemon, Caper, Picatta SauceUSD 31.00

What 734 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

734 Reviews

L
Luets
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jacob was attentive, respectful and professional. We appreciate the fine food, atmosphere and service, each time we visit!
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our daughter’s choice for her last dinner in Wausau before heading back to Philadelphia.
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ToddT
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always the best! It's such a pleasure to eat there over the holidays.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite special dinner out restaurant in Wausau. Great food and ambiance.
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raymo
Milwaukee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was good. the service was ok. the food was a little too expensive. I would have liked some homemade, Back When, bread to be part of our meal. I also like a salad bar which they do not have.
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Jamie
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 December 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love this place! Can’t go wrong with the food or service.
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Matthew
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu had a wide variety and the food was fantastic! And you can’t beat their personal service by Chef Jolene!
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MichelleM
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful venue. Jeff is a friendly bartender welcoming you in. Marissa, our server, is a sweetheart and the food is wonderful. We were so comfortable we didn’t want to leave! And the carrot cake is ridiculous! Thanks for a perfect ending to our celebration day. Well done!
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KATREENA
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome but try prices might be a little too high
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PhilipS
VIP
Milwaukee
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful family dinner the night before a wedding! Great service, food, drinks & ambiance
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Back When Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (715) 848-5668.

Back When Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 734 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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606 N 3rd St, Wausau, WI 54403

Additional information

Cross Street
McClellan St.
Area
Wausau
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Italian, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jolene Lucci
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

Website
http://www.backwhencafe.com/
Phone number
(715) 848-5668
Catering
Check us out on facebook or contact Jolene for all your catering needs!
Private party facilities
Private and semi private rooms available, please contact us for details.
Private party contact
Jolene Lucci: (715) 848-5668

Back When Cafe

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Starters

Soup or Green SaladUSD 6.00

Bread BasketUSD 3.00

Cheese CurdsUSD 11.00

Fig Jam CrostiniUSD 10.00

Shrimp Cocktail (5)USD 15.00

Bacon Wrapped ArtichokesUSD 16.00

Avocado Toasts

Chicken Tenders w/FriesUSD 12.00

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp (5)USD 18.00

Sesame Crusted Tuna Appetizer*USD 21.00

Wagyu Beef Burger w/FriesUSD 16.00

Spinach SaladUSD 14.00

Grilled Chicken Caesar SaladUSD 14.00

Panko Crusted Onion RingsUSD 9.00

BruschettaUSD 10.00

Blue Cheese CrostiniUSD 10.00

Battered Deep Fried Seasonal Veggies Dijon SauceUSD 12.00

Deep Fried Breaded CalamariUSD 13.00

Friday Fish FryUSD 16.00

Pasta

Truffle Filled PastaUSD 24.00

Zucchini PastaUSD 15.00

Lumberjack PastaUSD 18.00

Ricotta Filled RavioliUSD 14.00

Pasta & PeasUSD 13.00

Ragu' Bolognese

Potato GnocchiUSD 15.00

Pasta AlfredoUSD 13.00

Mama Lucci's Pasta & MeatballsUSD 21.00

Pasta - Add Ons

Meatball

Shrimp

BaconUSD 4.00

Chicken BreastUSD 4.00

Fried Organic EggUSD 3.00

Dinners

16 Oz. Angus 'Prime' Rib Eye SteakUSD 48.00

8 Oz. Angus Beef Tenderloin*USD 48.00

Seared Sesame Crusted Tuna*USD 32.00

Chilean Seabass In PapilloteUSD 39.00

Sautéed Chicken Breasts

Mushroom Pan Sauce, BroccoliUSD 22.00

Kalamata Olives, Tomato & FetaUSD 22.00

Artichokes, Lemon & CapersUSD 22.00

Veal Scallopini

Picata, Lemon & CapersUSD 32.00

Brandy Mushroom SauceUSD 32.00

Parmesan In Tomato Basil SauceUSD 32.00

Roasted Norwegian Salmon

Pesto (Nuts), Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic, ThymeUSD 31.00

Brie Cheese Stuffed, Roasted Balsamic PearUSD 31.00

Lemon, Caper, Picatta SauceUSD 31.00

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