Upcoming events

Special Dinner Reservations Night at Getaway
Jan
29

Special Dinner Reservations Night at Getaway

Join us for a special sit-down dinner at Getaway Motor Cafe featuring Sunny Days Comfort Foods. The dinner will be reservations only, with a unique selection of appetizers, dinner entrees, and desserts. Bring a friend or two or a loved one and enjoy delicious food and cocktails. See the menu below:

Appetizers

Peach Chili Pork Belly
Crispy seared pork belly, glazed in a peach hot honey sauce, served over sweet corn purée.

Creamy White Wine Mussels
Steamed mussels in a creamy white wine sauce with fennel, garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs, served with grilled baguette.

Buffalo Jerk Shrimp
Seared Buffalo-style Jamaican jerk shrimp with whipped bleu cheese cream, green onions, and herbed tomatoes, served with grilled baguette.

Salad

Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine, shredded Parmesan, herbed roasted tomatoes, and cucumbers, topped with your choice of smoked herb chicken or sautéed herbed shrimp. Served with house-made Caesar dressing.

Mains

Porchetta-Crusted Pork Chop
Duroc pork chop with a savory porchetta crust, served over lemon risotto with sautéed mushrooms and onions.

Mediterranean Shrimp
Seared herbed shrimp served over lemon-caper risotto with asparagus and herbed tomatoes.

Turkey Pot Pie
Smoked turkey with onions, carrots, celery, peas, and sweet corn in a creamy sauce, topped with a baked garlic puff pastry.

Desserts

Lemon Crème Brûlée
Silky lemon custard topped with a caramelized sugar crust and stewed blueberries.

Cinnamon-Spiced Brownies
Rich cinnamon-spiced brownies finished with a dollop of cinnamon buttercream.

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Valentine's Date Night with Sunny Days Comfort Foods
Feb
12

Valentine's Date Night with Sunny Days Comfort Foods

Join us for a Valentine's Day Dinner at Getaway Motor Cafe. The dinner will be reservations only, with a unique selection of appetizers, dinner entrees, and desserts to celebrate. Bring a Valentine or a Galentine group and enjoy delicious food and cocktails. See the Menu Below:

Appetizers

$16 Raspberry Jalapeño Pork Belly

Crispy pork belly tossed in a raspberry jalapeño sauce, served over whipped garlic thyme cream cheese on a grilled baguette.

$18 White Wine Mussels

Mussels steamed in a garlic butter and white wine sauce with fennel, a touch of heavy cream, and served with a grilled baguette.

$18 Seared Ahi Tuna

Seared Ahi tuna drizzled with house-made Asian sauce and honey wasabi aïoli, served with a side of teriyaki power greens.

Salads

$10 Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine tossed in house-made Caesar dressing, with oven-roasted tomatoes, cucumbers, and shaved Parmesan.

$14 Truffle Burrata Salad

Fresh Burrata cheese, sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil, drizzled with truffle olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Entrées

$32 Prime Rib Dinner (12 oz)

Herb-crusted prime rib served with creamy mashed potatoes, cognac gravy, truffled broccoli, au jus, and horseradish sauce.

$22 Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Seared herbed shrimp and asparagus tossed in a house-made creamy Alfredo sauce, served over fettuccine.

$20 Smoky Cajun Pork Chop

Cajun-spiced Duroc pork chop drizzled with adobo aïoli, served over creamy mashed potatoes with cognac gravy.

Desserts

$8 Mocha Brownie

Rich mocha brownie dotted with raspberry buttercream.

$10 Raspberry Crème Brûlée

Homemade crème brûlée with raspberry swirls, topped with stewed raspberries.

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Ticketed Event: Christmas  Cupcake Decorating Class
Dec
18

Ticketed Event: Christmas Cupcake Decorating Class

🎄 Christmas Cupcake Decorating Extravaganza at Getaway Motor Cafe! 🎄

Get into the holiday spirit with a festive cupcake decorating workshop hosted by Victoria Sweets, one of our talented local vendors! Join us for a fun-filled session where you’ll learn professional decorating techniques like working with fondant, mastering various piping skills, and using chocolate to bring your holiday creations to life.

You'll go home with six hand-decorated festive cupcakes in delicious flavors like Chocolate, Vanilla, and Red Velvet—all beautifully decorated by you, just in time for Christmas. Plus, our full selection of coffee and seasonal cocktails will be available for purchase, adding an extra touch of cheer to your creative experience.

Important Notes:

  • If you require gluten-free cupcakes, please email manager@getawaymotorcafe.com after purchasing your tickets so we can accommodate your needs.

  • Pictures of the event may be taken for social media purposes. If you prefer not to appear in these photos, please contact us in advance.

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now and make this a sweet and memorable holiday event!

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Ticketed Event: Cookies with Santa 🎅🏽
Dec
8

Ticketed Event: Cookies with Santa 🎅🏽

A Festive Family Event at Getaway!

Join us on Sunday, December 8th, for a cozy afternoon of holiday cheer! For just $15 per family, you’ll enjoy:

🎅🏽 Photos with Santa: Capture your own magical moments with the real-life Santa Claus!

🍪 Complimentary Cookies: Indulge in some sweet treats on us (GF Available).

Seasonal Drinks Available: Warm up with cocktails, coffee, and cocoa, available for purchase.

How It Works: Sign up for a 30-minute window using the link below, then drop in anytime during your slot. We look forward to sharing this festive time with you and your family! If a slot is sold out and it is the only time that works for you, please reach out to manager@getawaymotorcafe.com, and we will see what we can do :)

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Brunch Food Truck: Sunny Days Comfort Foods - Thanksgiving Theme
Nov
24

Brunch Food Truck: Sunny Days Comfort Foods - Thanksgiving Theme

Breakfast

Classic Benedict
Smoked ham, basted eggs, hollandaise, and cheesy hash browns

Sausage Onion Benny
Caramelized onions, breakfast sausage, basted eggs, hollandaise, served over a toasted English muffin

Caramel Apple Crisp 🍎
Spiced French toast topped with stewed apples, crispy oat crumble, whipped cream, and maple caramel syrup

Pumpkin Spice Latte 🎃
Spiced French toast topped with a pumpkin and white chocolate chip mix

Thanksgiving Hash
Smoked herb-roasted turkey, sautéed onions, cognac gravy, and cheesy hash browns

Sausage Bacon Hash
Breakfast sausage, bacon, caramelized onions, homemade cheese sauce, and scrambled eggs

Lunch

Beer-Braised Corned Beef Brisket
Bacon, sauerkraut, white American cheese, and house-made Thousand Island dressing on grilled rye

Thanksgiving Brie Grilled Cheese 🦃
Smoked herb-roasted turkey, cranberry-brown sugar garlic chutney, creamy Brie, white American cheese, and caramelized onions on grilled Texas toast

Spicy Peach 'n' Pig 🌶️
Peach chili sauce, smoked pit ham, caramelized onions, apple slices, and white American cheese on grilled Texas toast

Maple Rosemary Pork Belly 🍁
Crispy pork belly on a pressed hoagie with maple Dijon aioli, white American cheese, spring mix, and apple slices

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Ticketed Event: Christmas Sugar Cookie Decorating
Nov
20

Ticketed Event: Christmas Sugar Cookie Decorating

Christmas Sugar Cookie Decorating Workshop with Studio B

Join us for a fun and deliciously creative cookie-decorating workshop! Each ticket purchased is for TWO people. Please note there are TWO time slots! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned baker, this hands-on experience is ideal for friends, parent-child pairs, or a unique date night. Here's what to expect:

Workshop Highlights:

  • Cookie Decorating Kit: Each registration is for TWO and includes a kit with everything you need – a selection of cookies (with gluten-free options available), piping bags filled with colorful, natural icing, sprinkles, and parchment paper for practicing.

  • Expert Guidance: The first half of the session covers tips and tricks for creating the perfect cookie dough, cutting out shapes, and making natural icing. You’ll start by practicing piping techniques on parchment paper to get comfortable.

  • Decorate & Take Home: In the second half, dive into decorating! You’ll finish with 6-12 beautifully crafted cookies to take home and enjoy.

  • Cozy & Social Atmosphere: Enjoy a warm coffee or hot chocolate, a glass of wine, or a cocktail while you decorate.

Bring your creativity and get ready for a delightful workshop that combines artistry with sweets!

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Ticketed Event: YellowBrick Comedy Night
Nov
17

Ticketed Event: YellowBrick Comedy Night

Get ready for an evening filled with laughter and good vibes at the YellowBrick Comedy Show, happening at Getaway Motor Cafe.

Featuring a lineup of talented comedians who were recent comedy contest finalists and winners! Grab a cocktail or enjoy a glass of wine from our selection as you sit back and enjoy the comedic talents on stage.

Mark your calendars and join us for a night of unforgettable fun!

Doors Open: 6:00 pm
Show Starts: 6:30 pm

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Ticketed Event: Winter Candle Making with cozy co.
Nov
6

Ticketed Event: Winter Candle Making with cozy co.

Join cozy co. & Getaway Motor Cafe for an evening of creativity, coziness & candle-making where you get to do the making (with guidance every step of the way)! At this hands-on workshop, hosted by Nena Wilen, the owner & candlemaker of cozy co., you get to choose your candle scent & your vessel to create a beautiful candle with your personal touch & label. Enjoy a cup of coffee, glass of wine, or craft cocktail while you create!

After the workshop, you will leave your candle with us here at The Getaway Motor Cafe to cure, picking it up any time after November 8th.

cozy co. = high-quality, small-batch, hand-poured natural soy candles with unique scent combinations made locally in Carver County since 2017. Our intention is to help you find moments of simplicity, joy, beauty & coziness in the everyday.

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Community Event: Highway Cleanup
Nov
2

Community Event: Highway Cleanup

Let’s clean up our community! 

We’ll be picking up trash and debris from the roadside between downtown Carver and Jonathan Carver Parkway. Everything is provided, you just show up (vests, bags, rubber gloves)!

We’ll meet at Getaway at 9 a.m., go over a few details, and depart by 9:15 a.m. 

Volunteers receive complimentary drip coffee and an old-fashioned donut from Cardigan Donuts ☕️🍩

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Ticketed Event: Wine & Canvas
Oct
29

Ticketed Event: Wine & Canvas

Please join us to create a step-by-step autumn-themed painting! The ticket price includes the use of all necessary paint supplies and aprons, instruction by a professional and friendly local artist, and a 16×20 gallery-wrapped canvas!


Wine and Canvas is an entertainment event much like a concert, dinner theater, or movie theater. Your credit card will be charged upon completion of your transaction. Wine and Canvas has a 48-hour cancellation policy; with 48 hours’ notice we will reschedule or refund your registration. Please email melissap@wineandcanvas.com for additional information, or call (612) 597-1302.

Food and beverages are NOT INCLUDED and can be purchased from the hosting venue.

If the class minimum is not met, the class will be cancelled the day of the event, so please use the best email and phone number to contact you when registering, so we will be able to let you know of any cancellations.


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Dinner Reservation Night with Sunny Days Comfort Food
Oct
23

Dinner Reservation Night with Sunny Days Comfort Food

Appetizers

  • Spinach artichoke dip with grilled baguettes

  • Peach Chili Pork Belly: Crispy seared pork belly, tossed in a peach hot honey sauce, over sweet corn purée

  • Sunny Bread: Herby oven-roasted tomato, chunky bleu cheese, Colby jack, black olive, green onion on toasted bread

Salads

  • Beet Salad: Roasted beets, blueberry goat cheese, orange slices, toasted walnuts over power greens with a creamy balsamic

  • Harvest Salad: Smoked cheddar, bacon bits, MN apple slices, chives, sweet corn, over power greens, with an apple butter vinaigrette

Main Entrees

  • Mediterranean Salmon Pasta: Seared Atlantic salmon, over spaghetti with smoked tomato, capers, kalamata olives, artichokes, fresh basil, and fresh oregano

  • Pork Belly Pumpkin Carbonara: topped with poached egg and chives

Pizzas

  • Angry Goat: Red sauce, three cheese blend blueberry goat cheese, crushed red pepper, bacon & arugula

  • Harvest Pizza: Apple, Brie, Bacon, Caramelized onion, topped with Hot honey Chili Peach sauce

  • Olive Pizza: Portobello Mushrooms, black olive, green olives, kalamata olives, fresh oregano, fresh basil

Dessert

  • Harvest Brownie: Gooey spiced brownie topped with a spiced buttercream

  • Pumpkin Caramel Tiramisu

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Getaway Motor Cafe! Reserve your spot for a cozy sit-down dinner, specially catered by Sunny Days Comfort Foods. Savor a fall-inspired, Italian-style feast that celebrates the season's best flavors. Bring your friends or a loved one, and elevate your night with a cocktail, craft beer, or wine from our carefully curated selection. It's the perfect way to enjoy great food and even better company!

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