Chetek Cafe and Meat Shop

I've been meaning to get in here for a few years now. Lunch the other day was the perfect opportunity. I sat at the counter and they were very welcoming. I had a great conversation with one of the owners and learned we have a mutual connection. Really nice folks and everyone working there seemed to be in a good mood even though it was a somewhat dreary day. Great service too. Based on the weather, I went for the chili & grilled cheese special. Norbert (the other owner) makes it from scratch and it's a little different than the chili I make at home. More vegetable variety and some large chunks to make them easy to identify. Good flavor but no noticeable spice or heat. I asked for onions on the side and they brought me a nice little container of diced onions. The grilled cheese needs it's

Excellent diner and meat shop. The Strammer Max is my favorite. They offer German coffee, which is strong and smooth. There is an all you can eat breakfast buffet, and the food is off the chain. Very German influnced as the co-owner is from Germany and also the butcher for the meat shop. The German gravy for the biscuits is delicious. We bought prime rib from the meat shop and threw them in the grill. They were very delicious. The place is very busy on the weekend. Staff are great and friendly.

Really good food. Great service. Can't forget about the meat sales! Never made it to breakfast anywhere else in town. Support local!

Amazing German food, American food, Breakfast and lunch served until 1 pm. Friendly environment, kind server's. I would recommend going there daily if you want excellent service and food in Chetek for breakfast amd lunch.

I highly recommend the weekend breakfast buffet. Biscuits and gravy are so good, the breakfast sausage was so delicious I had to buy some to take home! They also had a few delicious pastries, light, flaky dough! The German coffee was also amazing, picked up some to go.