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    Sammy's on the Square

    4.1 (167 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Friday Fish Fry Baked Cod
    Nikki L.

    The food here is delish! I've been here for breakfast and for dinner before. I loved that the menu is expansive but the food is really no frills. It's so good too. My fish was super yummy! I also had the clam chowder with it which was delicious. The restaurant is close to my grandparents home and it was nice that the staff knows them and treats them like royalty. It meant the world to us. It's the best diner nearby and we will return!

    Amanda G.

    Was a cute place in a small town. We were greeted right away and sat at a table up top. Our server was fantastic she was attentive and easygoing. We have 5 people. We ordered country fried steak and omelets and sprinkle pancakes. The steak was fantastic gravy was just ok. So I was glad I did not get the biscuits and gravy. The pancake looked fabulous and was enjoyed by the child every one had a great meal and was great price. Worth the trip

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    Bob V.

    Great food, quick service, pleasant atmosphere and parking was easy. The service requires special mention because it was spot on. Every time something was needed , there Laura our waitress was and she came back moments after serving to see if we needed anything else. She could not have been more attentive.

    Nice fluffy pancakes and hash browns were very good.
    Michael C.

    I've eaten here a number of times and the service and food is very good. I've only come here for breakfast or lunch - not dinner. Those folks looking for a more reasonably priced meal than Lake Geneva restaurants or the nearby Abbey Resort offer would be happy they made the short drive. The breakfast and lunch food here is every bit as good or better and the service is outgoing and friendly.

    my strawberry nutella french toast with extra nutella (don't judge me)
    Nadeen A.

    the breakfast we had here was delicious , i had strawberry nutella french toast and my husband had country fried steak . we thoroughly enjoyed our food. the service was very nice and food came out fast. we love breakfast places and will definitely be back. prices good for delicious food.

    Kids already tucked in on the choc chip pancakes. Great portion for $5.99
    Sara R.

    We loved this place! Service was great and the menu options pleased everyone. We ended up getting two orders of the Denver omelette and two of the choc chip pancakes for the kids. The pancakes were huge and we easily could have gotten away with just one order. This is def a local place, not touristy and not overpriced. Only thing is the lady who sat us (not our waitress) wouldn't let us get away with just waters, and somehow we ended up with chocolate milks for the kids. But that is really my fault not hers :)

    Breakfast Menu 5/5/23
    Peter N.

    Stopped in yesterday while in town for an event with my family. Large, spacious diner. Very friendly staff and servers. Basic coffee but it was good and generous with refills. Couple of family members had the egg options which looked awesome but wife and I had yogurt parfait and Swedish pancakes and quality was excellent. Definitely recommend as a breakfast spot.

    Slow service for not being full.

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    I like that the standard side dish is soup, not fries. Friendly service, very clean talbes.

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    Went to eat there today. Food was amazing especially the Alaskan Waffle. Definitely recommend coming here. Good service and very fast.

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    9 months ago

    Great food and awesome prices! Good music and great staff. Went two days in a row. Parking is plentiful.

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    Awesome food and somewhat good service, they just don't know how to refill waters lmao

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    Excellent place for lunch. I had the BBQ burger and it was amazing. Service was quick and the food was hot.

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    Went there for breakfast. The food was good. Service was good. I will be back at some point.

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    Good food and services. Truly Wisconsin breakfast atmosphere and style. Would like to try fish fry

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    Great food, large portions, kid friendly, friendly service. Savory Swedish pancakes and gyros were delicious.

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