A small cafe in the middle of Wisconsin quietly has some of the best food in the country. And it's…read morebeen so consistent for years, I had to make another shout out. Their daily specials are generally inventive like Strawberry Rhubarb Fat French Toast, Pot Roast Omelette, Beet Panini, etc. They usually have equally interesting drink options such as the caramel apple latte, which was divine. They also are a full fledged bake shop, making all of their breads and cakes and pastries in house. All of it is worth checking out. Here's a place with a commitment to super high quality, better than average cafe fare, at a good price and friendly service. I always stop here whenever I go into upper WI to fish.

What a cute diner!! They had a good mix of tables and booths for seating, and everything was very…read moreclean. We arrived around 9 am on a Wednesday and it was very busy--they had already sold out of one of the breakfast specials. That said, we were still seated right away and had water and our chosen beverages in front of us in a jiffy (and my coffee was topped off regularly). Dawn was our server and she was very pleasant and helpful when I had a question about the menu. My guy had two blueberry pancakes with bacon, and I had biscuits & gravy with hash browns. The pancakes were fluffy and satisfying, and the biscuits & gravy were packed full of flavor. LFG's breakfast was delicious, and a great price!

I've been driving past the Milty-Wilty for years when on my way from hither to yon. Usually, I hit…read moreWautoma at odd times when either Milty-Wilty is closed or stopping there just isn't called for. Today, the time was right and so was the appetite! Finally! This is an old-school drive-in and diner. Under the fabulous neon signage are two walk-up service windows with an old-school, giant ice cream cone in the display window. The service windows each have a laminated menu with a myriad of choices. While you're waiting for your order, check out the museum, in the north display window, of past Milty-Wilty equipment. You'll see Hamilton-Beach malt mixers and a dispenser, and a Carnation malt tin. On the floor is an old-style root beer barrel tapper with an antique cash register on top of it. You might opt to step to the inside dining room. There is a self-service counter, not unlike the outside windows. Once your order is placed, enjoy the '50s decor and memorabilia, with black and white checkerboard ceramic wall tiles (and floor tiles, too!) along with bright colors, a porcelain ceiling, old 45s, chrome-and-vinyl dinette tables. Don't let the decor fool you, the food is great, too and the prices are more than reasonable, too. It's south of Wautoma, on the west side of the highway, just north of the 73-21 split. Whether you're on your way up north, or on your way home, or you live in the Wautoma area, drop into Milty-Wilty and see what I mean. You could also play some miniature golf or hit a bucket of balls on the driving range. Tips: there is a canopy area with pull up menus but there doesn't appear to be car hop service. Milty-Wilty is cash only. Their neon signage is artwork, hopefully, you'll see them at night.

Milty-Wilty is the real deal drive-in restaurant. It's real, not retro...good food, service, and…read moreexcellent prices. Their menu is extensive, custard cones are great, it's like a Wisconsins version of Mel's Drive In from American Graffiti. They even have miniature golf too!

Overall we have never had a bad meal here…read more The food is out quick, and always very tasty. The owner is very involved and keeps the flow of the restaurant moving, and is very kind. Our last experience, our waitress didn't seem to have the time of day for us, thankfully the owner was there to get us refills and ask if we needed anything else. The restaurant wasn't busy, and we were one of two tables in her section. Food is great, owner is great, one of the waitresses could do a little better.

Amazing food, excellent service. This is a true family oriented business and an institution in…read moreWautoma! This review is based on four separate visits, each exceeded every expectation. Very well priced menu, portion size is also great! You won't be disappointed!

Drove 15 minutes to find a nice coffee during our stay at a nearby house. Obviously late October is…read moreoff season so it was a little ghost townish around this part of Wisconsin. Thankfully we decided to make a drive to Dauntless Soul and are glad we did. We had drip coffee, lattes and some baked goods. Items were priced affordably and good quality. Interesting teas, and mixed drinks. Staff were friendly and helpful and patient while I made selections. The decor was cute and relaxing although we didn't stay to enjoy. I hope this place does well! They had an ice water station which was nice. Oh, and they did have almond, oat, and coconut milk if that's important to you. I would gladly visit again if I was a local!

4/1/25: Opening day. The first "brick and mortar" setting for this shop started in Winnebago…read moreCounty in an Airtream trailer converted into a coffee shop. Beautifully decorated shop, which dates back over 75 years, initially a diner. Great service, great coffee. Really nice ambiance, with lots of seating options and a kid's play room! Awesome oak slab counter looking out front window.

What a cool little diner…read more My grandma lives over in Kingston, right next door to Markesan, and I usually get up there (I live about an hour and a half away in Milwaukee) at least five or six times a year. Every time, no matter what, I make sure to stop at Sandy's. It's very old school inside (in a good way), and the atmosphere takes you back to a time when small-town diners were still a big part of a community. The service is always impeccable, the food is great, and the prices are so cheap compared to some other restaurants in the area, especially the overpriced places in Green Lake. The clientele is mostly locals on their lunch breaks or getting breakfast/dinner after finishing a shift at the factory in town, and they almost always strike up a conversation with my grandma and I and are very nice. Such a gem to have in Markesan and something I look forward to each visit.

Very welcoming owners. The food is always fantastic!! Highly recommend this small town diner!read more

Excellent place with friendly, often overworked staff and daily, attractively-priced specials + an…read morearray of interesting beer choices. It can be noisy at times but still seemed very welcoming and the food, including boneless ribs on a Thursday evening was delicious. The moosehead adds a nice rustic touch to the place & we will definitely return.

Very busy when we went in this evening, we were seated directly under the moosehead. Wife ordered…read moreone of the chicken salads and I had the chicken sandwich with wild rice. My food came out 8 minutes before hers. There was barely any chicken on her salad and the chicken was cold. My sandwich was ok, I actual make better ones on my grill. The wild rice was sticky, I needed to use my knife to break it apart. Drove 50 miles for a meal that was mediocre at best. Their prices for steaks and ribs are more expensive than in Madison. Next time we drive to Wautoma it won't be to eat at the Moose Inn

This cute diner is right on Main Street in Wild Rose. It's decorated in "Midwest Country" style…read morewith lots of farm references and a cozy atmosphere. The ladies' room was very clean and nicely decorated, as well. It was seat-yourself, and my party of 3 was able to get a table right away on a September Sunday morning. I imagine that in the summer, this place is a nice mix of local regulars and lake people. We were greeted right away and all of the staff were friendly and attentive. It looked like they were all hard at work, but also stopped to chat with people and greeted regulars warmly when they came in. I'm pretty sure that even Kelley T. herself came around to talk to us at one point! The food is amazing and is what you should expect from a down-home, Midwest, small town diner. We had breakfast and the portions were huge, affordable, and delicious. Even the plain toast was amazing! The request for crispy bacon was honored, and the pancakes were delicious! They have Pepsi products, including Diet Mountain Dew (which is always a plus for me!) , and sugar free syrup on request. There were also lots of baked goods and what looked like pie and dessert choices in the cooler and on the counter, which looked amazing but we didn't try this time. The whole experience was great! You could tell that everything is made with love. I can't wait to go back and try the lunch menu!

Real homemade food, and outstanding service with a smile. I have been several times. Owned by a…read morewonderful family that brings lots of joy to this small community.