Not much has changed since I was little. The vibe is still very Wisconsin and there are a lot of regulars and visitors to the area. They still have their gift shop if you need to grab merch, beer or cheese for a trip. Also, plenty of games (pinball, driving, etc) throughout the space. The menu is surprisingly large for this bar, and someone recommended to not veer too far away from the staples like brats and burgers. Happy I stuck to that. The cheddarwurst was excellent! The tots were not good though - very greasy. The pizza was okay - very saucy, almost too much. The apps were good - liked the curds lot! Our server helped our large group and was a rockstar (thanks, Corissa). Everyone got what they wanted quickly and she even anticipated needs by refilling soda, water, etc. All in all, a good experience. Recommend if you're in the area! read more

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Went for Friday fish fry. Walleye was perfect! Clam chowder was amazing too! Service was excellent. We will have to come back for brats!

I've been patronizing the Bratstop for the Bratbowl for 3 years now. Every time I come, my experience gets better and better. Most recently, I met Kianna whose service was nothing less than spectacular! It was a busy day and she was pulled in many directions yet she was very attentive to not only me but those included in my party. She made sure we all felt welcomed and fulfilled all our request. As long as people like Kianna are around, the Bratstop will have my continued patronage. read more

This was my first time here! It's apparently very popular and I'm guessing because of its convenient location right off the interstate. I met an old friend here for lunch. They have a bar, gift shop and then plenty of seating for dining. This is the perfect spot to bring a group of friends to watch a game. Their menu is not huge but it had a good amount of selections including their infamous brats. The bathrooms were clean. The entire place has an odor, though. It's like the smell of an older building. It's not totally off putting but you can easily smell it in the air. I HATE that smell. Our server was wonderful. She had a friendly demeanor, she was efficient and helpful. We both decided to get the Polish-Wurst as our server recommended. This thing was ridiculously good (see attached picture). It was cooked just right. The grilled onions were heaven. I don't know if I've ever had a brat that tastes better than that one. French fries were also outstanding. Crispy, flavorful, crunchy, yummy! They also give you a small cup of cole slaw and a pickle. The cole slaw was delicious as well. It was similar to KFC with a sweet, tangy taste. I loved everything I ate! I also REALLY appreciate the fact that they had other diet soda options instead of just diet coke. I got a diet 7-Up. The prices are reasonable. Both brats totaled just over $40 bucks which isn't bad. I would definitely come back here for a different brat. The staff was kind, we were served fast and the food was delicious. The only reason for removing a star is that smell. Otherwise, I highly recommend! read more

Brat Stop - Polish Wurst, fries and cole slaw - Bars Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

While enroute back to Chicago, a friend recommended this place. The interior space is huge with a dance floor, massive bar counter, a back room, and an attached store for a variety of cheeses and merchandise. While this is my first time visiting, it weirdly seems like a place I'd find in Ohama. Brats was on the menu as well as pizza, salad and such typical of a lunch spot. I was told the dance floor and stage is a popular evening venue. Being a weekday with downpours of rain, about 10 people were seated. Our meals arrived fast and the cheddar brat was pretty good with cheese ozing out after each bite. The sides (German potatos and red cabbage) were ok. Overall, I was quite full but not enough to put me to sleep while behind the wheel. read more

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We were on our way home from visiting family in Michigan. This was our first time at Brat Stop, but of course we had heard about it. I foolishly had a salad. It was good, but based on my husband's raves about his brat, I probably should have gotten a brat! We bought six frozen Cajun brats to bring home. WOW were they good!!! Very flavorful without being hot. I wish we could order online! Side note, we loved how wherever you sat you'd be able to see the Packer win! read more

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The positive, great service and the beer. The problem, the food other than the sausage. The so called homemade chili made with ground beef was prepared with little to no effort. The sides; German potato salad, braised red cabbage and sauerkraut lacked flavor and taste not to mention, served like warm. The retail side was greatly overpriced and underwhelming. Such a bitter disappointment. read more

Brat Stop - Bars Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

We came with a party of 10 for dinner on a Saturday. Our wait wasn't log and our server did an excellent job keeping up. Everyone who had requests to remove items from the order (like onions) was done correctly and service was timely. I had the prime rib sandwich which was very good and filling however for a sandwich they should trim the fat off. My wife had the Gyro and said she would order it again. read more

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I have been to the Brat Stop four dozen times. I was my favorite "Go-To" place for a decade and a half when I worked at the Bristol Renaissance Faire just a few miles south. I could write a HUGE Review about this place, but I won't. Anyone in southern Wisconsin or Northern Illinois already knows all about it. What I will say is that the Brats are not Sheboygan style (gritty brown-grey ground pork), nor are they standard packaged style (solid like a rock). The bratwurst at Brat Stop are lite and fluffy and nearly white, a mike of pork and veal akin to Bavarian "Weißwurst". They are steamed and then flamed grilled, and they are GREAT. In their own words, the sign on Brat Stop says: "Welcome to The World Famous Brat Stop, making Wisconsin Legendary since 1961. Owner and founder Gerald Rasmussen was only 18 when he purchased the original 8 stool bar and cheese shop from his parents. Just 5 minutes from the Wisconsin/Illinois border the Brat Stop serves as your official, "Welcome" and, "See you next time" to the state of Wisconsin." Good beer is also available here, so drink lots of frosty steins. It makes driving better. Also, the space here is extra large, so there are lots of games to entertain you while you're trying to sober up. Brat Stop is an iconic establishment in southern Wisconsin that everyone passing through the area should visit. Enjoy! read more

Full menu, cold beers and great staff. Brats are top notch. At least one stop each time I'm in Kenosha.

Brats were delicious. Will definitely be back every time we visit Wisconsin. The place seemed pretty slow, shockingly. read more

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Random Thursday, Hubby needed new work boots at Rogan's so we stopped for lunch. I've never seen a larger bar than this one. Impressive to say the least. Ordered right away because we were STARVING!. Bartender heard us and food was out quickly. Best Patty Melt I've had in years, with crispy tots! Onion Rings also spot on. We'll be back! Highly recommend read more

Just no. Absolutely not. 1- sat at bar on a very under crowded Sunday. Had to move to a different seat because bartender paid zero attention. 2- in new seat another bartender splashed celery salt into my beer ...INTO MY BEEER!!!! While making a bloody Mary 3- third flipping seat at bar and another bartender is slamming empty glasses onto bar in front of me instead of dumping and placing into dishwasher. Christ can the foor save this place?? 4- no It can't. Smoked brats have no smoke. Or garlic...because you can't get a original smoked brat. They did cook my tots crispy. Beer was cold. Summary. If you want a bloody Mary, or your beer with celery salt, and a brat that you can cover mustard this is the place. Ooof read more

It's not gourmet but it's also not prison food. If comfort food ran off with bar food, they would create these foods . The place is dated and dark. There is quite a bit going on. I lost my thought quite a bit and had to restart my conversation. The staff is friendly and helpful. It was a good experience. read more

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Just a great place to eat, drink like an adult, hang out, listen to live music, play darts, pool, and even damn volleyball! The staff are great too!!!! read more

Brat Stop - The absolute best fried chicken(Broaster). Just delicious and juicy. OMG - Bars Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

Food and Service were both outstanding for takeout. I had the Traditional Bratwurst. It was fresh and grilled to perfection with a perfectly fitted toasted bun. The tator tots were crispy, light and not greasy. The sauerkraut was fresh and delicious. Yum! read more

One of three pizza places open on Thanksgiving. Actually pretty great pizza and they were quick in getting it out to me. Been here before for the bar, school reunions, etc.. the place is a Kenosha staple. Not much more to say about it. Long may you serve your tasty encased meats. read more

It's The Brat Stop. Go get a brat. You will not be disappointed. Great ambiance. Great service. Great food. Definitely recommend.

Worst experience!! We ordered on phone and then went to pick up order. Went home and very disappointed!!!! It was not cheap and we got this: OMG. What a mess!!! Reuben sandwich - soggy and cold Rib eye sandwich - cold, tough as the sole of your shoe, no dressing like mushrooms and onions a bun that was at least 1 week old, a side salad that looked like it was taken from another persons salad and thrown into a container. Artichoke dip- almost frozen and the pita chips - stale or old. Called the person who took our order and she was apologetic but nothing she could do but bring the food back for proof and she would place another order! I told her it took 45 minutes to get there and that was not acceptable! She then hung up on me. To all that order online - beware of night cooks who have no clue on what they r doing and the order taker who needs to learn how to take orders and check orders to ensure they Meet customers requests! For the manager. Hire people who are competent at their jobs! Never go eat inside or do pickup ordering!!!!!! read more

The Brat Stop is a fun piece of historical dining near the Wisconsin Illinois border. They have a bar, stage, beer garden and large cheese, beer and wine gift shop. They boast their famous brats. We had a cheddar brat today, and it did not disappoint. The German potato salad side was okay. I also ordered a chicken chopped salad. I would have liked it to have been actually "chopped." I have been here a few times in the past. If you are looking for tasty bar food and brats, this is your place! Our server was friendly and attentive. On a busy sports day, this place is rocking. Today, it was still a busy lunch hour, as it is a popular stop. read more

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A lovely place. In addition to brats, they have a tremendous selection of cheeses. There are many many souvenirs to get. I purchased mine to go, but it appears they have a huge area for meeting and eating. There is a large bar area... there is much more... I like the place and went back. Given the opportunity, I will be back again. read more

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We sure were lucky that when we were in town to see family that our hotel was right next to the Brat Stop!! We were there for two nights but made multiple trips to the Brat Stop. We had an amazing breakfast there, which is served everyday thankfully. And in the evenings we went to enjoy some local craft beers and hear live music. We had so much fun there and the staff was SO nice. If I lived in Kenosha this would be the place that we would go to the most!! read more

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Classic Wisconsin brat stop, we had cheese curds and a moon man. Amazing! We all had brat plates, and brat of the week. We will be back. read more

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Reliable tradition. Overworked staff, unorganized, doing the best they can. Fun good food if you like that fare.

Found this "little" gem while visiting family on a quick weekend trip to WI/IL from TX. Being in Texas means we don't get a lot of northern food (brats, Italian beef, pizza puffs, etc) so when I saw the name, I knew we had to go. Hubby had their daily brat special which included a brat wrapped in bacon and deep fried and then covered with cheese sauce accompanied by French fries. Brat was a good sized bratwurst with nice flavor and juicy on a fresh airy roll. Small bowl of fresh made sauerkraut...AH-mazing! I literally ate that right out of the bowl with nothing else...great pucker and tang. I had the pressure fried chicken (broasted) with French fries and cole slaw. Woah!!! Such flavor and juice...I've had it two other times at other places and this was the best HANDS DOWN! Anytime we're here from Texas, this is a MUST! The slaw was not fresh made but still had a nice savory, slightly sweet taste. Service was top notch. He knew we were new to the establishment and took great care of us. Ambiance was fun! Lots of TVs, music, etc. Gift store to purchase some of their original foods, cheeses, shirts, cheesehead gear, etc. read more

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This was a large place with a store attached to it. There were a bunch of televisions present throughout the establishment with plenty of sports memorabilia and pictures hanging as well. This was a perfect place to catch a game. The huge menu had something for everybody. The deep-fried cheese curds (8 oz. for 9.99) were ordered to start. They came with marinara and ranch. These were very tasty. The cheese was stretchy, and the outer layer had a perfect crisp to them. The double sausage party ($29.99) was ordered for the main portion of the meal. It consisted of tastings of traditional, veal, Cajun, garlic, cheddar jalapeno, and polish brats. It was also served with cabbage, kraut, pickles, tomatoes, and crackers. An order of tater tots ($3.99) was also eaten, and they were solid. Each flavor of brat seemed to be 1 whole one. The cheddar jalapeno was definitely my favorite. The cheese inside along with a hint of spice from the jalapeno really made for an appetizing bite. All of the brats were grilled ideally while the kraut and cabbage added another element when combined with them. Will I go back? Easily. read more

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This place has the worst customer service. The retail store had no one in it for 5 minutes, so I wasn't sure they were opened. Then the person I passed coming in, who I assumed was waiting for a bus, went behind the counter. I asked a question that got no response and in general the person was rude. Not a great experience. read more

Top tier brats and we loved the BSBLT. The BLT legit has 6 pieces of bacon. A fun atmosphere. Don't leave without trying the fried cheese curds. We stopped in the gift shop on our way out. Don't miss it...it's a slice of Americana. We bought some homemade caramels for the road. The kids loved them. read more

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If you're on 94 going through Kenosha, Brat Stop is a must. Get off the highway and get a sausage and a beer. It's a MUST. Thank us later or don't even bother thanking us. Thank yourself. You just had one of the best damn sausages you had in your life, and you washed it down with a beer, in a really great joint. And you'll never drive past this exit again without doing what you just did because it's that satisfying. read more

It's been a little bit of time since I've been here, but I will say I was not impressed with my experience with their brats. I guess I'm spoiled when it comes to my father-in-law's cooking. The atmosphere and vibes are pretty cool. Next time I come in, I plan to watch a band so I can get the full experience of the potential that this place offers. My experiences with the staff were pleasant, as they were very friendly. read more

The food is what you might expect at a brat stop and in Wisconsin you'd always find cheese. This place did not disappoint. The atmosphere is fun and the shop has loads of favorites. read more

Swing by the brat stop after a afternoon of outlet shopping. Ended up ordering the Italian beef w/ mozzarella (with tats) and ham slam sub (with German potato salad). The beef did need alittle of the juice, the toasted bread was good. The ham lam sub was good but the Mayo/Dijon mustard made it even better. Wait staff was great, beer was got half empty of warm. (Watch your step!) Main bar area was packed with cub fans (sorry brewer fan.) Played some play tabs (you cash those with the bartender) "Ask me about my wiener" read more

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Huge beer and brat selection. --awesome spot! Enjoyed the vibe and will be back when I'm in the area

Our coach was determined we do a team dinner here and I'm so thankful for his recommendation! We ended up going twice - in one day! Wings are very meaty though I wish they had homemade sauce vs jarred. Pizza was delicious, a nice thin crust. They also have games to occupy the kids while you wait for a table and your meal. Can't go wrong with this place if you're coming from out of town. read more

We've been coming here for years, anytime we're passing through. Always good! Best cheese curds! Deja has now been our waitress twice and both times she's been fabulous! Gets my kids their drinks and food quickly!! Shout out to her for making our visits extra special! read more

What a great spot! We had the cheddar jalapeno brat, original, buffalo bone in wings, French fries and potato salad. Everything was delicious hot and flavorful read more

The Brat Stop looks very inviting from the outside. You're in Wisconsin, it ha big CHEESE letters on the roof and they sell brats. I didn't eat here, but it seem busy. In the retail store, you can buy cheese curds and brats. I made the mistake and bought some curds from here, to find out later that they're a lot cheaper across the street in Woodmans. I try and support local vendors, but won't be if their prices are too high. read more

At first glance, this is one of the most confusing establishments I've ever visited. They have SO MUCH going on. Volleyball, gift shop, bar, restaurant, outdoor buildings, and of course Brats. While it was confusing at first, every part of the establishment I visited made me love it a little bit more. There's so much WISCONSIN to visit in this place. We tried several of the brats on the menu and each one was very good. Paired with an ice cold draft beer makes this the perfect combination. We were very impressed with their ability to make a brat even more delicious than usual. Be aware that the tourists and locals both love this place so it is almost always packed! Highly recommended! read more

RYAN WAS THE BEST SERVER WE'VE HAD IN OVER 30 YEARS OF VISITING!!! The Stop is a staple usually on coming and going on our trips to Wisconsin. Always great food and low key crowd. Ryan was Brand new and only on day four (WHAT?!) when we stopped last night on our way up to our long weekend get away. We ordered our usuals but he made the experience exceptional! Cheese curds are always a must, but we tried the wings and they were delicious! Attentive, prompt and his tables were all over the restaurant. He's a keeper, we hope to see him again on our next visit! read more

Service was phenomoninal! Katherine was not rushed, came back to our table often (but not pestering), and food portions were just fine.