Went here with my husband and his parents and it was amazing! The food was absolutely delicious, and it was so hard to choose just one thing to order. Also tried one of their craft cocktails and as a bartender I was not disappointed. Really love the atmosphere, too. It was a full house when we arrived and even with a full house it didn't feel like we were packed in. Can't wait to go back! read more

Amazing place. The food was top notch, and the server (Alex) was very friendly and knowledgeable. Favorites included the brisket Mac-n-cheese, the French dip, the burgers, and the cheese curds. Also loved the salads and drinks. We were a large party (10 adults), and they handled us with ease. And we even enjoyed them playing Bob Ross videos in the background. Can't wait to come again! read more

GET HERE!! I know all restaurants say they have great smash burgers but Mill City really does!! Tator tots are yummy and ready be me of potato oles from Taco John's and are better without ketchup to capture the seasoning. They have gluten free buns, a GF beer, and even a GF dessert option. Server Alex was very personable and responsive. We WILL be back! read more

Visiting Appleton for an eye surgery is never fun, but after the procedure the next day my girlfriend and I made a visit. The open and inviting ambiance set me at ease. She started with the habanero tincture infused vodka Bloody mary with the Surly furious IPA chase (nirvana). The two of us shared the "An OK burger" an Oklahoma onion smashed wagyu burger and award winning four cheese brisket Mac n cheese. Both were out of this world. Along with a side of the best tater tots I've ever tasted. Alex was our sever, not only was he knowledgeable on the menu, but food in general. His quick wit and personality gave us the full dining experience- ask for Alex to evaluate yours! We frequent Appleton, and would rate higher if possible. We found our new go-to eatery. Even if you're within 30+ miles of Appleton, make a stop and your taste buds will be begging for more- cheers! read more

Food, service and bar are all excellent. I just had a bite of the Black and Bleu Burger. Deeeeelish. Got the kale Caesar as a side. Also fucking awesome. Love this place. New to town so love finding good spots. read more

Very good food, friendly staff. We've lived in the area for a long time and never came across this place. So glad we did, I can see why it gets such great reviews read more

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The food was below average bar food ... But the german fries were 200% the best ai have ever had. The poor waitress was so high or under the influence of something she had a hard time taking our order. At least they had one beer I liked. read more

Food is fresh and delicious. Atmosphere is laid back but sophisticated. The staff is great. When you walk past they all greet you as if they know you. read more

Food is amazing. Service is great but keep in mind they fill up fast! Felt super comfortable bringing kids here. Good beer selection and Bob Ross painting on TV!! read more

Ambiance - fantastic. Service - outstanding. Food - ... a bit more bland than I was expecting, unfortunately. I've heard rave reviews from friends, coworkers, etc. about this place, so I was really excited to try it out. We ordered/shared the cheese curds, street corn tots (added smoked pork), and the Korean chicken sandwich with fries. The seasoning on the tots and fries was quite tasty, and the smoke on the pork was strong (in a great way)... but otherwise, nothing strong flavor-wise. The chicken sandwich had spice, but again, not a strong flavor profile. I know the midwest is pegged as being just salt-and-pepper "bland", and this was just one step above... so I can understand why some people really like it. I'm very much someone who loves STRONG, diverse flavors, and I'll probably be back to try the burgers (hopefully more flavor!). read more

I absolutely love their burgers as well as the salads. We've never had a bad meal here. I most often go solo and sit at the bar, the bartenders are always friendly and helpful. I enjoy the beer selections they have on tap As well as Bob Ross on one of the TV's! read more

Good food but VERY skimpy wine pour! Nice ambiance. Easy to find, right on W. College.

Very expensive! $29.99 for a cheese steak sandwich and fries. $21.99 for a French dip with fries. $23.99 for Mac and cheese with brisket. Our Bill was $100 + and we only had 1 soda, 1Hefeweizen and 1 Guinness. It was a nice, very casual place. I left feeling robbed. read more

Had dinner at Mill City Public House this evening. This place is outstanding! Great drink selections, excellent food choices and the most attentive and personable service we've ever had! An additional plus...the tables are spaced in a way that allowed us to hear each other speak and did not feel crowded. Check this place out - you'll love it! read more

The atmosphere was chill and hipster, the staff was attentive and professional. The street corn tater tots are so worth it! I'm a big Elote fan and this definitely fills the job! The mushroom and Swiss burger also really satisfied my craving for a nice, savory bite. The sauce they used was killer! Overall I'll definitely be back, just as a special treat because it's a pricey meal. Worth it though! read more

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This place is a gem. Ordered some craft cocktails which were amazing. Started with mussels and frites which we substituted instead of tots. They were some of the best mussels I've ever had. Then we both ordered a the burger and the Korean fried chicken. Maybe too much bacon jam but it was still delicious and the chicken sandwich was pretty good but not excellent. But overall we will definitely be going back. The atmosphere was awesome and the waitstaff killed it. read more

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Great drinks!!!! First time here and wow were we impressed. Great atmosphere, the vibe here was what we like. Dark room, custom cocktails, nice drink display. Also it has a great choice of bourbons. Haven't eaten here yet but I plan on coming back. If your in Appleton stop by. Hours are kinda weird. They close at 9pm read more

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Ok ok I see what you did there. Tasty. Barrel 41 Amber. Oh yes please. Street corn tots for an appetizer. Brace yourself. Don't eat it all or you'll ruin your appetite. But oh so yummy. The special was a brisket burger and it was ok. Yea. Ok. But that wagyu bacon jam burger with the sunny egg? Hello sweet baby Joseph. Yum. It's quiet. It's cozy. And it's tasty. 4 stars for the meh brisket but we will catch ya there later to try that beet salad. Yes. Sir. read more

Great service from Alex and Brin, definitely try the cheese curds and Street Corn tots. Good spot! read more

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The Food was descent overall, I found it to be very , very salty .. . I couldn't finish, And I was starving . Less salt and i would have.. so it was OK . Seated right away , but our location was incredible cramped and honestly rudely chosen , it wasn't busy ... yet . The waitress was adequate, aside from her standing between our table and the next , she was almost capable of sitting her backside on my table .. So i'm sitting a few feet from another table , i felt like i was now apart of their party...our conversations ? not private .. It's a Dark place , supper club feel , average . Expensive for what you get but well prepared. Tip was preloaded to 25% , that's optimism . Beer list is good , Cocktail was average ( I bartended for a few years at a martini lounge ), it was average . Would i go back and drop $100 for 2 people for upscale sandwich bar cuisines and rushed out for the rush? probably not? Should you ? depends on your experiences and what you might order I suppose . good luck . 3 stars out of 5 is completely fair if you've been anywhere . read more

Super cute ambiance. Very well decorated. I came in for lunch and had a burger with wine. I LOVED the beer handles for the beer on tap (antlers). Nice touch on the ceiling as well with the open drop ceiling with metal focal pieces. The bartender and staff were very attentive and nice. Super rare to find that these days. The food was awesome! Good portions, I could tell the ingredients were fresh and they paid attention to details. Fun, friendly staff in a well decorated nice ambiance place with good food. Highly recommend. I didn't have a cocktail but they did look good. Will have to try one next time! Bonus: they offer the impossible burger. Perfect for vegetarians! read more

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This is a cute place. I really liked the feel of the bar area and cozy booths. Service was friendly and timely. We got the street corn tots which were unbelievable- soooo good. My daughter got a mushroom swiss burger which she liked. My husband and i got brisket sandwiches which were ok but -we wouldn't get them again. The salads were very fresh and delicious. Overall a good experience!! read more

Delicious food and great atmosphere! Definitely recommended. Usually sit at the bar and service is great.

Brand new restaurant and location featuring Wagyu beef burgers, Korean Fried Chicken sandwiches, great salads, a huge beer collection, and well-crafted cocktails. The food is very fresh - the atmosphere is very cool. Great place for a group or families. Seating and eating at the long bar is available - so come alone. You can tell these folks have a passion for this - they know what they are doing - and they've put it all into a very unique place. Plenty of parking (on-street or lot) - which is rare for College Ave. Add this one to your list! read more

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Amazing food! We are from out of town and this was the best food we've eaten in months! We waited for a table and it was well worth the wait. Highly recommend this restaurant! I hope we can come back one day! read more

The burger and cheese curds were good . The barbecued ribs were so salty that I couldn't even eat them. We got seated at a table right away but then it took forever for our food to come out and it was kind of disappointing when it finally did arrive. My first visit to Mill City will also be my last visit to Mill City. read more

We are attending the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin but stayed in Appleton, Wisconsin. We were last here two years ago and dined at the newly opened Mill City Public House. We remembered the food and service being exceptional and were hoping to return this visit. I am pleased to say that we found the same great food and service. The table shared an order of loaded Mexican street corn tots and they were fabulous. There are a variety of burgers to choose from and we had the black and bleu burger which was very tasty. I highly recommend the Mill City Public House! read more

Service is excellent. The cheese curds are uniquely delish. Just know burgers are pricey - my opinion- and average taste.

Ambiance great. Food great. Servers nice. First time here was a positive experience. Until I got the bill and after that the server didn't come back for me to question. And my issue was that I asked for a classic smash burger, no pickles or onions and sauce on the side. Pretty simple. Pretty standard issue request. She responded by saying that I would be better off ordering a build my own burger and just adding cheese and sauce in the side. Ok. What I did not know, and I do not recall seeing any of the discussion of a byo burger on the menu, was that this approach cost MORE for the basic burger AND they upcharged me on the sauce. So I paid more for less. So I kind of left with a negative on the experience. Was it a server mistake? Server wanting an easier order entry? Or a bad business policy? read more

Great burgers, fries or tots. Get busy, but serve food pretty quickly. Solid variety of beer. Will be back. read more

Mill city was an unexpected surprise. The food was EXCELLENT and the service equally as Superior. I tried the Kimchi Fries, which were FABULOUS. The burger which I tried was equally tasty. This is not an average place to eat. Not the same bland offering found all around town. If you are looking for a great place to eat with a very attentive staff and a solid menu, this must be on your list of restaurants to enjoy. I also like the ability to order a $15 tip of the cooking staff which is on the menu. read more

Oh man. So good. These burgers put me in heaven. Best cheese curds in town. We ordered the Brussels sprout appetizer to split and I wasn't expecting much but boy was I wrong! I would go back for that alone! Really amazing flavor. And a few NA beers to choose from. Great addition to Appletons restaurant scene! read more

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Soooo good!!!!! Food is amazing! And so is the service had a great time here. Came with family and is very family friendly has a section away from the bar area for family or large parties. 100% recommend the Brussels sprouts and cheese curds, and tater tots from their appetizers! read more

Wonderful atmosphere. The whole place is comfortable and relaxed. The food is amazing. Strongly recommend any of the burgers. plenty of beers on tap. Go and spend a couple hours. Relax enjoy the Bob Ross TV shows that are on loop and if you don't like Bob Ross, you can watch food channels. Great place to spend a day. read more

First off the service was excellent. The waitress was very polite and friendly. The food was also very well prepared. I got the peanut butter burger and street corn tots as an appetizer. Both of them were delicious and I would highly recommend this place to anyone in the area. read more

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My wife and I had two different sandwiches and they were both great. Love that they offer tater tots as a side option. Nice beer selection. Friendly service. All around a great dinner! read more

Love this place! So much thought and intention in the balance of the food and drink here! Smell of the smoker as you walk in tells you you're in for some epic food! I went light tonight and got the arugula salad with blackened salmon. The apple and pickled onion is perfect and doesn't overwhelm the salad. Husband got the brisket mac and cheese that was featured. He loved the cheese flavor without it being overdone. Brisket had amazing flavor. Son got the spicy Korean chicken sandwich. Great flavor was a bit spicy for him but if you love spicy it's a great pick! On the way put Alex saw me eyeing up the lemon balm plant and he bagged up half for me to take home and plant! Talk about a great place, great people! Service also awesome. Can't wait to become regulars! read more

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Great food and service highly recommend. Had brisket melt and ok burger both were cooked perfectly and street corn tots were fire read more

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This rather new place is a hit... well worth checking out. Get in to this place before it becomes the best ticket in town. Appetizers packed full of unique flavor combinations (make sure to ask for the daily special... ours... think miso brussel sprouts!!) I was surprised by the char on the buns for the burgers... but watch out, it elevates the flavor of the burger. We had the bacon jam burger and the mushroom and Swiss burger. The street corn tots was a flavor journey... sweet, salty, smoky, spicy, and that zap of cilantro. read more

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I heard a lot of hype about this place when they opened. So my wife and I gave it a try as it is only a couple blocks from our home. Everything we had was average. I was really hoping it would have been better so we could have had a place to frequently go to, walking distance... read more