The Creamery — Restaurant in Haugen

We've been here quite a few times before and love the outdoor seating on the deck next to the creek. They have a limited menu serving pizza, charcuterie and cheeses. Always a nice selection of wines by the glass and bottle. Looking over the menu, we noticed that the cost of the pizzas had gone up AND a 3% charge was going to be added to the check for using a credit card! The 14" pizzas are one price - no matter the toppings. The price is a little steep at $25.50 but we chose 5 toppings. Expecting a loaded pizza, we were quite surprised to see a couple of ingredients scattered about. (Keep in mind that this is also served on paper plates.) This was not consistent with what we had experienced in the past. I also noticed the table next to us (with a different server) was offered the special sangria drink. Not only did our server never tell us his name, wasn't very friendly and he didn't tell us about the sangria option - I would have ordered it! We've spent a lot of money here in the past - even rented a l'igloo in the winter. I'm not sure we'll be back. I don't mind some prices going up, but when service and the quality of food goes down as well, we'll have to...

Just stopped in for a glass of wine so I cannot comment on the food-but the people eating the pizza next to me really seemed to enjoy it and it looked delicious. We were greeted warmly and sat at the bar. It was during the pre-dinner hours so we had no problems finding somewhere to sit. Had a sangria and a slushy. I thought the sangria was delicious until I tried the slushy. It was lights-out amazing! Pefect slushy consistency and it stayed slushy the whole time I was drinking it. As we sat there we were greeted by almost every staff member in the building. They treated us like we were lifelong customers and not the first timers that we were. I cannot express enough how nice the staff was. We will be back, need to try the special margarita slushies when they have them again....

Good refresh stop if you're on your way towards Rice Lake, Birchwood, Hayward and other parts. The Creamery is always clean with open atmosphere, nice patio dining. Not a place for quick bite to eat, unless you want pizza or a cheese platter. Only opens during late spring thru summer. There is so much potential in this place, it's perfectly located. Maybe the owners will re-think and expand later or, maybe not 😀. Not a large wine selection, but we always compromise and find something. Pizza is tasty, but the crust is not always crispy. I hate when my bite taste doughy. We often eat around the edges and take the rest to the cabin to...