Cow & Quince

Wisconsin


Excellent farm-to-table breakfast and lunch spot in central New Glarus. The owners pride themselves in sourcing nearly all the menu items within a 50-mile radius, and this dedication to detail shows up in the 'biscuits and gravy,' French toast, cheese boards and BLTs.


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