Fodor's Expert Review Patti Ann's Restaurant and Bakery

This family restaurant has been described as "a love letter to the Midwest" with elevated takes on Midwestern comfort food. Named after the mother of restaurateur Greg Baxtrom—illustrious chef of several prominent eateries—this kid-friendly restaurant is a throwback to his childhood with adult renditions of fish sticks, burgers, fried chicken, and French bread pizza. It's an expansion of his bakery of the same name, still open for takeout in the backroom daily 8 am–2 pm, which features savory treats like bacon and Brussels scones, and sweet maple crullers that often sell out early.