A friend had recommended checking out the Foxhole after her last visit here - she said the small town vibe was great and the old fashioned were great. I've always liked the Sparta side of Fort McCoy better than Tomah, as it just seems more like an individual small town versus a big-box thoroughfare. What a wonderful recommendation, I had a fantastic visit. My co-worker can second the old fashioneds! Staff was super friendly and service was attentive. Clearly there are locals and regulars coming in that know each other by name, but being out-of-towners we were still treated the same and welcomed. We sat at the bar (always my preference), but there is plenty of restaurant seating if you come here with a group or with your family. They have a decent beer selection on tap, and the menu can cover pretty much all appetites. I ordered the veggie burger, which was somewhat generic but nevertheless tasty and I ate the whole thing. Overall, I'd say the food here is good - maybe nothing crazy unique, but good, especially with the somewhat limited options in the area if you want to stay away from chains and fast food. I will absolutely be back for another dinner and continue to try out options on the menu. I'd really love to do the fish fry if I'm ever here on a Friday night. But, who needs dinner when you have dessert?! OMG I'd seen some photos of their desserts online, and even though I'm not usually a dessert person, these photos drove me here that night! Wow. The Brandy Alexander is absolutely incredible. It's large but my co-worker and I each ordered our own (and finished it completely). Anyone can make a Brandy Alexander you sip from a cup... but this was like a soft serve goblet of ice cream with the booze mixed in throughout. The BEST. I will be back here every time I'm in the area just for this (and then good food and beer is always a nice add-on). read more

Foxhole Pub - Brandy Alexander - basically a delicious, boozy soft-serve second to NONE - American Near Me - Sparta, Wisconsin

Nice sports bar. Food was what you expect. Not phenomenal, but enough to get you full. Atmosphere was good, not Smokey. Service was good, prompt and friendly. A place I would go to meet up with friends and just enjoy hanging out. read more

Loved the Friday night fish fry with the salad bar, good stuff. The homemade croutons were bomb. The sides were nothing too crazy, but the fish was delicious! You had the choice of any potato, so maybe I would get a baked potato or something different next time. I really enjoyed the salad bar options. They also offer a large menu with sandwiches, apps, and really good cheese curds. read more

Foxhole Pub - Fish fry - American Near Me - Sparta, Wisconsin

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Pan fried walleye was great! Salad bar looked sketchy, but don't they all. The place was dark and had a definite pub vibe going for it. read more

Excellent Pub & Restaurant Definitely will be back. Jen EXCELLENT Bartender. Bob EXCELLENT Chef. Very clean and cozy Cozy Ambiance read more

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Ok, how do I politely say "You suck" in Wisconsinonian? No, no, no... they weren't horrible, based on my three stars that is evident, but they claimed their ribeye was the bomb! It wasn't! Not even close! It was tough, dry and flavorless. I'm sorry, but it is what it is. I'd like to think this worldly fat old man knows his way around a ribeye, and I am not sure it even was a ribeye. And if they're pawning off lower class cuts of meat as ribeyes, then they truly suck! Nevertheless, let's get beyond that ribeye, shall we? Service was good, a decent beer selection, and it has a vibe that you'd expect from a local watering hole like this. If I lived in the area I'd obviously be limited on my options, so clearly I'd come back now and again, however, I'm glad I'm not forced to make those decisions. Don't get me wrong, the little town of Sparta is pretty cool, but with small towns are obviously small choices. Cheers! read more

Grocery store Mexican food at its worst. Pace, Tostitos and Old El Paso. "Wow" is all I can say.

The French dip was the worst I've ever had. Just huge chunks of dry, gross, zero flavor meat. It honestly didn't taste like roast beef at all. The dip? Equally gross. I took my brother after I was given a recommendation of this place. In his words, "Was it a friend who recommended this spot? Because I don't think they're a good friend at all." read more

Stopped here on a wednesday afternoon. Place is CLEAN, and nicely appointed. Staff very helpful and friendly. While we are not "bar" people, this place is as much restaurant as bar. Food was excellent, good enough where we will be back, since we have another appointment nearby in a week, we will stop for lunch again!! read more

Decent family bar and grill. Salad bar is average. Quality of meats in their entrées is good, average. For the price I would hope for better in this department. But overall a decent restaurant. If you plan to pay by credit card, be prepared for an up charge. read more

Excellent place to go if you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy a drink and food with good people. Friendly staff, clean facility, reasonable pricing, and good food. Highly recommended! Larry K read more

Delicious food and drinks! Best cheese curds in all the land! Had a great time, I'll for sure be back :) read more

Stopped by for a dinner while on a trip to Ft. McCoy. Not crowded for dinner, but I'm sure it can get packed at times. Got a burger, fries, soup, and a beer. It was good and hit the spot after a long day of travelling. Serviceable and very reasonable for the amount of food. Would definitely repeat if I ever travel back to Ft. McCoy and recommend! read more

Foxhole Pub - $6 burger and soup special with side of steak fries - American Near Me - Sparta, Wisconsin

I've been here three times, twice for dinner and once for lunch. I find the staff to be friendly and the food to be good. There aren't a ton of choices in Sparta but this is a good one. Burgers, sandwiches, and beer with daily specials. Trying the fish tonight. Hope you enjoy! read more

Foxhole Pub - Good beer and salad. Like it megs - American Near Me - Sparta, Wisconsin

Went to dinner on a Friday night with family. Tried the half lb burger, wings and curds. All were delicious. Waitresses were hustling as much as they could and generous. Will go back for fish fry. read more

I've been here several times while at Fort McCoy, and the food continues to impress. The walleye was one of the best pieces of fish I have ever had. I would recommend this pub to anyone looking for a good meal in a relaxed atmosphere. read more

Great family owned restaurant with good food and friendly service. Highly recommended.

We found good places to eat scarce in this area. We were looking for a home cooked sit down meal. Went into culvers but saw burgers and we just didn't want one. Should have stayed Special was meatloaf and it was good. Mashed potatoes were terribly lumpy. My husband ordered poor man lobster. He said it had no seasoning and no taste. Drawn butter was not real butter. Potatoes were very lumpy. He said they tasted like a smashed baked potato from yesterday. I told him he should not order seafood unless he sees water. LOL salad bar was just ok read more

I travel to the area periodically and this is now my go to standard. Salad bar for dinner salads has lots of clearly homemade items - pasta salads, croutons, etc. Lots of very traditional family restaurant type food - all excellent and very consistently so. And also fun, modern items like the Sriracha Chicken Bites. And I love any place that has New Glarus on tap. And the service is always friendly, even when it is clearly hectic busy. read more

Foxhole Pub - Awwww! - American Near Me - Sparta, Wisconsin

In town visiting...nice little place. Had a $6 wing special...the wings were pretty good! Much better than what you would get at a place like Buffalo Wild Wings. The bar area was pretty happening too. And it looked like they had a daily pie special. Will have to check that out next time! read more

Not thrilled with lunch experience today. Took forever to get a few sandwiches and chicken taco salad. (Taco salad was a lunch special, too.) Taco shell was greasy and chicken meat was not good... Taco Bell would've been better! Glad I dont live around here anymore... read more

This place is a little jem I love it the food is amazing and make sure to go there on fish Friday ALL YOU CAN EAT ITS DELICIOUS AND DEFINITELY WORTH THE WAIT bcuz of how many people want to eat fish 100000000000 stars read more

Great pub. The food is pretty good but the place is a bit dark and dingy. They serve really good comfort food but im not so sure about the health/salad side. Good place to bring the family read more

I was disappointed considering it got 4 stars. Service was great and very accommodating but I had the toughest grilled chicken sandwich and it didn't come with the toppings I requested. read more

Awesome lunch. Between the 3 of us we shared a friend chicken dinner, the fried walleye and the salad bar. Great food. Friendly, attentive service. read more

My husband and I stopped by for dinner as we were traveling on interstate 90. Local spotted cow beer walleye and burger were delicious! We would stop again! read more

We went for the Friday night fish...and were not disappointed! Food tasted fresh, clean salad bar, and service was friendly. Will definitely go again! read more

If you're ever stuck at Ft McCoy and need some pretty decent food this place isn't far from post. I normally get the chicken wings and chicken quesadilla and they're pretty good. I've tried the cheese curds and the pizza. Cheese curds are good pizza is frozen pizza they bake. Food and drinks are cheap..worth the 10 minute drive. read more

The food is good every time and the prices are great. Good beer selection but I really like Spotted Cow and DTB Brown Ale. Just a good spot! Order the Wing Zings! read more

Went in this past Saturday for lunch. There were probably 12 people in there total-at the bar and at dining tables. There was seemingly only one person serving all of them. I assume they were shorthanded, but it still sucks to wait 30+ minutes for mediocre food. Fries had zero seasoning, probably not even salt. My sandwich was only served with mayo, no other condiments were given. Wasn't given silverware or napkins. Won't be going back. read more

As out of Towner's we were looking for a great local olace where everyone would find something to be excited about. We had gone to another establishment and got horrible service from the hostess pretty much walking in the door. No wonder there were plenty of tables open. We left and found the foxhole and couldn't have been happier with our decision. Great service, great food and fun atmosphere. Would return again if going through town. read more

My BLT had a slight hint of bacon. A noticeable flavor of lettuce and a slight taste of tomato. Overall an excellent devouring of the four food groups. Bacon, bread, lettuce and tomato. Other then My feeling of guilt for the restaurant killing the pig for my consumption, and murdering a lettuce and tomato it was a nice meal. read more

Great customer service and really great food. I ordered the hoagie and it was just amazing. Hit the spot just perfectly. I recommend stopping by if your ever stuck at McCoy and needing something to eat. They have lots of local beers to choose from. Downside is the place is always dead. Bartender's are not much to look at but very sweet and friendly. read more

Went here for dinner and they have a good selection of drinks and comfort food. If you are looking for Northern comfort food at amazing prices then this is a great place to go. The service was good. The food was delicious. I do recommend anyone try it out if they are in the area. read more

This is our usual place for Friday fish fry. Always happy with the fish, either fried or broiled. We have also gone on other nights, and never been disappointed. Very good salad bar and excellent service. Can't go wrong. read more

My coworkers and I come here often for lunch when we are here on business. We have had many itens on the menu and always been very happy with the food. Great service and atmosphere! Definitely recommend coming here! read more

Good food, one of the only places with a salad bar in town. Friendly service, local chatter. Definitely a staple for my boyfriend and I.

I've always had an interest in food, so straight out of high school I joined the army in food service and I worked my way up to running a Brigade sized Bakery operation in Texas. When I wasn't doing that, I ran a field mess hall operation as part of our Battalion operation. After the army, I attended school for Hotel/restaurant management and worked in the food business for 20 some years. The Foxhole Pub is classic rural Wisconsin. Its not a Supper Club by any means, but you get friendly service and great food and drink. If you are not from the area, its a hidden gem and I would highly recommend it. read more

Service was great and the special (chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy, roll, carrots for $6.95) was delicious!! Great prices, great food, and exceptional service. The dessert was also great! read more

We were looking for a quiet little place for lunch while passing through the area and were amazed at how good the food was. The tenderloin sandwich and burgers were hands down some of the best I have ever had and the staff was very welcoming and friendly. read more