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    The Slow Buffalo

    4.3 (47 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's left of the cheese curds appetizer....
    Nancy G.

    The Slow Buffalo is owned by the same group that owns the Hale House, only the SB is more like a sports bar, where HH is more like a traditional restaurant. We stopped in because of the specials they were having: an elote chicken sandwich for me and cheeseburger quesadilla for him. My sandwich was very big and was hard to take a bite of, but I like 'em that way, lol! The chicken was a fried chicken breast and was NOT overcooked. The elote topping was creamy and a nice accessory to the chicken. To top it off, arugula was also on it and was the perfect topping instead of typical lettuce. The sandwich came with a boatload of fries which were a smidge overcooked and dry, but not so terrible that we couldn't eat them. I didn't try the quesadilla, but it looked full and delicious, and came with a side of dipping cheese. We started out with an order of cheese curds, and they were awesome! Perfectly browned and crisped little cubes with a very light coating and a ranch dipping sauce. Delish!!! We got a slice of chocolate cake to go and holy moly! The thing was HUGE! We are both chocoholics, but that one slice took us 2 days to finish....it was sooooo good, though! I can't speak for hubs, but I would definitely go back. 39/2025

    Steven T.

    This was the new restaurant to try after my first attempt was a total train wreck but I'm not getting into that and I would come back another time. The place is nothing like the dark dingy bar of 27 years. Today it's remodeled nicely and decor is modern and bright. It's still small with a small bar and some side tables. My server was very friendly. I have been on a cheesesteak streak when I see them on a menu I get one and I'm usually disappointed with how skimpy the steak usually is or the wrong cheese like Swiss etc etc. The cheesesteak looked good with steak over flowing and plenty of bacon on top, no skimping on this one. It's not a traditional cheesesteak because it was cheese sauce and grilled onions, no peppers. The cheesesteak was good and all the overflowing steak broke through the roll and was falling out the bottom. The cheese sauce is my favorite cheese for a cheesesteak and it was very creamy. The frys were thin cooked to order hot with a crispy shell and soft center. Overall this cheesesteak was the best I have had in a while and they don't skimp on the meat. I would definitely go back and try more of the menu.

    Lynette H.

    We went on a busy Saturday for lunch. The parking lot was full. But don't let that fool you. We parked on the street and there was plenty of seating for two. We got a high table. But there were also about 8 to 10 spots at the bar. It was a constant turn over and the staff is amazing at keeping up with the pace. The bar tender was great at helping tables when he wasn't making drinks behind the bar. I found that very impressive. Our waitress was always on top of things and very kind. We didn't have to wait long for any of our order. For so many people the noise level was not over powering we could still visit without yelling. Owners also had The Local and Hale House so they know what they are doing. I had a chicken sandwich and fries. Delicious. My husband had the tacos which he said he would definitely have again. However he would like to try a burger as we found out later that they have solid burgers. Good to know. I'm sure we will be back and recommend you give it a try. Great staff that make you want to come back!

    Lacrisha L.

    Me and two of my friends been wanting to come here so two of us can try the smash burgers and the other one can try the wings. But due to us being under the weather this month, we FINALLY was able to come here over Memorial Day weekend. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by a hostess and chose to sit in the dining area. We went over the drink menu and food menu and placed our orders right away. I went with the byo burger with American cheese and pickles, my friend with the byo (cheddar, lettuce, tomato & sauteed onions) and his girlfriend went with 6 buffalo and 6 spicy garlic wings. We didn't have to wait long and from looking at my food being passed over to me I couldn't wait to dig in! After taking off the top bun to put on my condiments, I noticed that it was kind of cold like it was just taken out of the walk in cooler. It was very lightly toasted but it was still odd that it is toasted and cold at the same time but I looked past it. My friend noticed the same thing with his bun as well but he also looked past it too. The "sauteed" onions were diced onions and weren't caramelized like you would think. They looked like they were cooked in butter but did not give them the sauteed treatment. You're typical smash burger is smashed thin and has a caramelized top and crispy edges, but these burgers didn't have any of the features that a smash burger should have like you would get at Archie's. However, I will say it was seasoned well, was juicy and the pickles were nice and crisp. Not to mention the fries were crispy hot with a soft potato center. My friend who ordered the wings were a nice size and she said the flavors were really good. Her boyfriend tried one of the buffalo wings and agreed it was quite tasty. Overall, the burger was good but I wouldn't call it smash burger. It's more of a double cheeseburger in my opinion but overall it was a delicious. I would have it again and even give the fish fry a try. I would actually give it 3.5 stars but it's not AN option.

    Wings dry and wet rub
    Tony A.

    Amazing food that has burgers, wraps, salads and appetizers. Great atmosphere that you can tell has their clientele. We were all in the mood for burgers and reviews were great for burgers.

    Fish fry with potato pancakes
    Suzie B.

    Arrived at 4:45pm on a Friday and it was packed. We had 2 fish fries one with fries the other with potato pancakes. We got about 4/5 smaller pieces of fish which was hot and fresh, quite good. The coleslaw lacked any flavor as did the potato pancakes which weren't that warm. They had no taste of onion nor of any spice. Typical fries which you can upgrade and add bacon and cheese for $2. This place is in the Hale House group the price was $17 or $18. The building is quite small and very very loud. Staff is pleasant.

    Smash burger
    Lisa L.

    What a fantastic little find! A cozy bar/restaurant with limited seating but the food and service was fantastic! Leah, our server was knowledgeable about the menu and very accommodating for the kids on our party of 5. My husband had the buffalo bonus wings which were the perfect amount of saucy and spice. A few of us had smash burgers which were cooked perfectly and the seasoning was spot on! I love the bread used for their buns! My daughter had a chicken sandwich that she said was very tender. The place was very clean and well decorated. A well hidden gem.

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    Good fish fry, kinda loud and crowded. The service was excellent and staff very friendly.

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    Great food and attentive service. Favorite place in the neighborhood! French Onion Burger and Dill Pickle Burger to the front of the line!

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    The food was great, our server was super sweet and accommodating. We came in with 11 people after a soccer game, and they were exceptional.

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    Awesome food, great people. Can't wait until they reopen. The daily special is always a pleasant surprise!

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    We have never gone to The Hale House, but we were in the neighborhood, and some friends said it was…read moreworth the visit. The place was quiet because we were their first clients of the day. Open seating and a small bar area seem cozy, though, and inviting for conversations wherever you sit. Very glad we stopped in because everything we got was made to perfection. Burger made medium, true medium, and oh so juicy. The wrap had plenty of meat in it, the fries were golden deliciousness, and the drinks kept coming. The drinks were the perfect accompaniment to the food, and the bartender absolutely knew her stuff when making them. It was so refreshing to make it out somewhere that had everything lined up correctly. No real wait times on the food since we got there right when they opened, and the staff was all extremely friendly and outgoing. I love the explanations they had for specials and the enthusiasm for recommendations that were made. Felt like you were talking with someone you knew for years, and you certainly trusted their knowledge on food and drink topics. We will be stopping back here to try more on the menu. Though we grabbed lunch items, I love breakfast food, and it seems like they have some great menu items I'd love to try.

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    Any review comes down to what you order and how the service is so no two reviews will be the same…read morebut I have eaten here 3 times now with different meals and based on a co workers experience with the burgers I tried bobs bacon cheeseburger with tots. I ordered my bacon cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato and raw onions with no condiments like ketchup etc for an unbiased tasting of the cheeseburger with American cheese. My take out container was weighty and looked good. The cheeseburger was big and no recently popular thin burger smash burger with 3 whole strips of bacon. The tator tots were crisp on the out side soft and chunky on the inside. The toppings were fresh as the bun. The burger was not seasoned but salt helped with a good char broiled flavor which is the bomb for me. The cookie is always a nice touch with the sandwiches. This is a tasty cheeseburger for sure.

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    The food was just OK. I had a mushroom Swiss burger.I asked for medium well but it was very well…read moredone.And I wondered what happened to the mushrooms. To me the french fries tasted funny, like almost kind of greasy.

    If you are not Caucasian or white Anglo-Saxon Protestant, do NOT go to this bar. Wisconsin is…read morealready one of the most segregated states in the country, and Fox's proves it the moment you walk in. I entered wearing a $15,000 sheared mink coat and carrying a Louis Vuitton bag -- clearly not riffraff, clearly not someone arriving to cause trouble. My boyfriend, who is Puerto Rican, was dressed appropriately as well. We looked polished, put-together, and fashionable. And yet the security guard, who was slurring his words, immediately put his hands on my boyfriend the second we sat down. His excuse? "Your pants are sagging." They were not. This wasn't about a dress code. This wasn't about safety. This was racial profiling -- blatant, obvious, and unprovoked. I put my bag on the barstool, took my fur off and immediately in less than two minutes problems based on purely our appearance. Which is how racism works actually. I am African American, and as soon as they saw we weren't white, the tone shifted. This place caters strictly to white patrons and the few Hispanic customers willing to tolerate disrespect. Everyone else is treated as a problem before they even order a drink. Coming from New York City, I know nightlife, I know professionalism, and I know discriminatory behavior when I see it. Fox's is a disgrace to hospitality and a danger to anyone who isn't white. If you value dignity or basic respect, don't go where you are not welcome.

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