Lange’s Café - Pipestone, MN

Beef is the entrée not to miss. Listed as roast beef, it comes on a plate with real mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy. Don't miss the sour cream raisin pie. Lange’s is built upon a custard that is dense, packed with raisins, creamy and sweet with the sour-cream edge that makes its sweetness all the more potent. Its meringue is airlight; the crust flakes when poked by a fork.

92% Approval Rating (13 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

hot beef ($7.00)

sour cream raisin pie ($2.00)

caramel roll ($2.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

" Sometimes desperation is a better guide than Roadfood radar. We pride ourselves on being able to zero in on a great eatery based on its looks and a certain je ne sais quoi; and the truth is that if we hadn’t been hugely hungry, we would have driven right past ..." [Read More].

Beverly

June 08, 2003

"My husband & I made a special effort to go to Lange's Cafe for the pie after hearing about it on public radio. My husband's hot beef & his sour cream raisin pie were good. My bean soup was only fair & my apple pie was good. The problem wasn't the food, but the ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

7/8/2002 - Michael Stern, $7

Map & Directions

110 8th Ave. SE, Pipestone, MN
507-825-4488

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dessert, Late Night
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	No

"Not picture perfect, but flavorwise, this sour cream raisin pie is in the Pantheon of pastries."
Michael Stern

"A hot caramel roll, ready to be cut and served. If there's a better one anywhere, we've yet to taste it."
Michael Stern

"The caramel rolls at Lange's are so good that we almost didn't pay attention to these excellent donuts."
Michael Stern

"There is nothing about this sign, or about the exterior of Lange's, that would tell you it's a great roadfood cafe."
Michael Stern

"You can't see how moist and tender the hot beef inside this sandwich is; but you CAN see the mashed potatoes on top, which are genuine."
Michael Stern