Coming to The Watershed Cafe, you will taste simple comfort food intentionally prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This sustainable restaurant offers a warm, friendly atmosphere with seasonal outdoor seating overlooking the St. Croix River Valley – a relaxing way to enjoy your dining experience. Nowhere else!

“When I come to the Watershed Cafe in Osceola I feel that I have truly come home to the home-cooking of the midwest that I remember. The ambiance is as welcoming and warm as the food is wholesome and delicious! Rest assured that when you visit the Watershed the hot chocolate (with real whipped cream, of course) will be the best you have tasted, the chili will be soul-satisfying, the pastries will make you feel loved – and the specials, though simple, will knock your socks off with perfect execution!”

– Georgi P, Customer of The Watershed Café

SINCE 2014

OUR STORY

The St. Croix River has been the heart of The Watershed Café since its start in 2014. Inspired by the vitality of the river valley and local flavors of small-scale farms, owners Rita, Steve and the Rasmuson family envisioned The Watershed Café as an inviting, laid-back place of community. As a local cornerstone, The Watershed Cafe is a gathering place for friends, family, neighbors, and people of all walks of life to enjoy intentionally-prepared, sustainably sourced meals.

Like an adventure on the St. Croix River, we hope your experience at the table is relaxing yet rejuvenating. Through shared moments with good food and good company, may we find ourselves more deeply connected to nature and to each other.

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OUR PARTNERS

FARM FRESH SUPPLIERS

We are so fortunate to work with local communities and communities around the world who are committed to the Earth and its sustainability. This section is dedicated to our partners providing us with the fresh, homegrown ingredients that are the flavors of The Watershed Cafe.

 

“The Watershed Cafe is what it is because of the farmers and ranchers and gardeners and cheesemakers and bakers and piemakers and ‘movers and shakers’ and ‘dreamers of dreams’ for a better world.”

– Customer of The Watershed Café

NEWS & INFORMATION

WHAT'S NEW!

NEW ARTIST SERIES – GUILLERMO CUELLAR

Posted 19.10.22

In our current artist series, we proudly feature the artwork of Guillermo Cuellar. From Shafer, MN, Guillermo creates beautiful pottery meant to be shared and enjoyed for gatherings at the table. About his work, Guillermo says, “From the beginning I have been captivated by the sensual flow and rhythm of hands and clay on the […]

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NEW ARTIST SERIES – AMANDA WEBSTER

Posted 14.07.22

In our new artist series, we proudly feature the beautiful artwork of Amanda Webster. From the Twin Cities, Amanda has been an artist since childhood and now creates striking abstract landscapes she calls “Memory Landscapes.” Her artwork has you journeying through scenes of nature, reminding you of areas you’ve explored and have been moved by. […]

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