Flavors of Fall
By Your Inner Otter
Autumn is a time for all the senses. The changing colors create picturesque sights. Migrating waterfowl add sounds to sooth the soul. The air feels different on your face. But how about the smells and tastes? Here is a look at just some of the flavors of fall you can find in Otter Tail County, MN.
Good Morning
The best part of waking can be sipping a hot beverage on a cool morning. It might be a traditional cup of joe straight up, perhaps with a little sugar and cream. Or maybe, it is a more sophisticated form of caffeination. Here are some great places to jump start your day with a cup of coffee.
- The Williams Company – City of Ottertail
- Otter Coffee & Ice Cream – Vergas
- Nest – Perham
- Farmer’s Daughter Rustic Bakery – New York Mills
Hearty Breakfast
Since your autumn adventure might include some outdoor exercise, it is a good idea to fuel up with a hearty breakfast in the morning. There’s nothing quite as comforting as a big plate with eggs, bacon or sausage, pancakes or french toast and hash browns. Here are some of our favorite places to eat the most important meal of the day.
- Cornfield Cafe – Dunvilla
- Viking Cafe – Fergus Falls
- Betty’s Pantry – City of Ottertail
- Shoreline Restaurant Bar & Bowl – Battle Lake
- Toast – Fergus Falls
Pumpkin, Spice & Everything Nice
It wouldn’t be fall if we didn’t take advantage of the seasonal flavors like pumpkin, cinnamon, apples and more. Local bakeries start crafting their culinary creations in the wee hours of the morning so you can satisfy your craving for something sweet. Here are some local stops where you can fill up on delectable delights
- Farmer’s Daughter Rustic Bakery – New York Mills
- Ottertail Bakery – City of Ottertail
Soups On
When it comes to lunch, soups reign supreme in autumn. Fresh, homemade soup to warm you up from the inside out. Pair it with a scrumptious sandwich and you’ve got a meal fit for any autumn adventure seeker. Remember, it is absolutely ok to take a mid-day nap after a hearty lunch. Here are some spots we hope you like.
- Betty’s Pantry – City of Ottertail
- Shoreline Restaurant Bar & Bowl – Battle Lake
- The Rusty Nail – Battle Lake
- Cornfield Cafe – Dunvilla
- The Otter – City of Ottertail
- Mabel Murphy’s – Fergus Falls
- Viking Cafe – Fergus Falls
- Gateway Pub – Henning
Cold, Local Brews
At the end of your day, you might want to quench your thirst with a locally crafter lager or ale. The local craft beer scene in Otter Tail County has the variety and quality you seek. Here are some places to enjoy a tall, cold one responsibly.
- ABC Brewing – Battle Lake
- Fergus Brewing Co. – Fergus Falls
- 1910 Sip House – Battle Lake
- Thousand Lakes Brewing Co. – Parkers Prairie
- Union Pizza & Brewery – Fergus Falls
There are many other flavors of fall you can find, for a complete list of our dining members, click here.