Amazing customer service and food. We had 4 in our party, we ordered ribeyes, grilled chicken salad and fried chicken for entrees. Everything was excellent from meat, potatoes, soups, salad, and the homemade pies and topped with ice cream. Large portions- no one will leave hungry! read more

The food was tolerable for a small town diner. I would go back if the staff didn't act like we were bothering them by being there. They were all very unhappy, no refills, no asking how the food was. As I always say, if you're not happy at a job move along. read more

Big size but, Small town cafe food & service. Great service- no problem substituting wrap for sandwich. Friendly service. Walker accessible entrance, bathroom and tables. Food was quick, hot and good. Had a delicious Hawaiian melt with good sizes salad and cup of soup. Good pie selection which I had to avoid. :-) read more

Thorpedo Restaurant - Dessert & Pie menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Thorp, Wisconsin

My friends and I came in for dinner, but unfortunately, the overall experience was very below average. The meatloaf was bland, and the broccoli was ordered steamed but arrived looking stir-fried. The stir-fried steak did not resemble a stir-fry at all--it looked more like beef stew served over rice. The fried chicken was crispy and well cooked, but it lacked any real seasoning. The mashed potatoes tasted like they came from a box, with chopped potatoes added for texture. Overall, the food needs major improvement. Based on this experience, I do not plan on returning. read more

Thorp, WI. If you are on the highway and need a decent meal, this is a good place. The owner is very attentive and friendly. All of the waitresses are friendly, kind, and helpful. They offer a great alternative to roadside fast food. The coffee is good. I ordered something on special and honestly don't even remember what it was, but it tasted like home cooked comfort food. While the dish was not memorable, the welcoming, relaxed ambiance was. I will be back for sure as I'm on this route at least once a year. Some people refer to this place as the Torpedo, but it is actually the Thorpedo, based on the name of the town. OK then, safe travels! read more

Food was fast, absolutely amazing it's a safe bet for breakfast if your in the area. service was quick and all around just a fancier dennys i think. 10/10 would recommend read more

Nice little restaurant, food is good. They get really busy and service slows down. Prices are reasonable

Passed this place a 1000 times on the way between Green Bay and MSP and finally stopped. I had a beef and gravy platter with potatoes that was really good. The chicken noodle soup side was to die for... almost wish I would have just ordered a bigger bowl. We got slices of pie to go that were good but came with a ton cream on them which we could have done without. read more

This is our halfway stop on the way to the cities. Such great food and service. Diner food with some comfort food specialties. Plus, my husband cannot forget to order pie. Great selection of pie and each are all good. read more

We visit this establishment every fall during the Thorp Pumpkin Fest. It is reasonably priced, good choices, and hearty portions. Our party of five was served quickly. We all had breakfast items. Hash browns were crispy and pancakes fine. The skillet breakfast was a tad smaller than other places I have been, but good. Toast is not homemade bread, coffee is by the cup (they don't give you the pot at the table) and they are slow to refill ...we had to keep asking. The restroom could use a good cleaning, but usable. The pies looked really good in the case, but we were all full. Maybe next year. read more

Amazing, old fashioned great place to rest and eat after being on the road for hours. We were hoping for some decent coffee and maybe a light meal of some sort, but were so excited about the huge amount of choices on the menu, not to mention breakfast at supper time if you want. The senior regular dinner plate INCLUDED a nice scoop of ice cream for dessert. Who does that!? The prices were MORE than reasonable, the food came out piping hot with steam pouring off our plates, wow. We were so excited to have this wonderful treatment for weary travellers. Thanks to the owner and our waitress and the cooks -- great job!!! read more

We stopped here on our way back from MN after Thanksgiving. My girlfriend had gone here about twenty plus years ago. We each had a sandwich with soup and a salad. Our sandwiches were delicious and the fries were REALLY good! I could have eaten a basket of them. If I lived in the area and had a hankering especially for fries this would be the spot! Our soup was great too. The waitresses were very attentive and we were really taken care of. It is a quaint family restaurant with good vibes. We will definitely go again and recommend this place. I can see why it has been around for so long! Thanks read more

We have always loved this place and stop for food when on Juw 39. Never again. Hot roast beef which we've always claimed was best is not made the same way. Mashed potato very hard - obviously they were reheated. The beef was not from a slow cooked chuck roast as in past. Hard rubbery no flavor. I asked woman (owner?) and she said it's not changed in 15 years. She basically called me a liar. I didn't argue, no point. Just done with Thorpedo in Thorp WI. read more

My fiance and I stopped here on our road trip due to the raving reviews on yelp. Atmosphere: Small parking lot. The floor was filthy. The table was sticky and they did not have a lot of the tables cleared off after customers left. You seat yourself. Service: I don't know who our server was. We had a person seat us and ask us for our drinks, a person bring the drinks and take the order, and then a different person bring the food and the check. It took us longer to get the check than the entire experience. None of the wait staff smiled or seemed to be enjoying life whatsoever. Drinks: My fiance's sprite was the best part of the meal. My coffee was less than lukewarm and I was never asked if I wanted a refill (granted I'm not sure I would have wanted one if it was as cold as the first cup). Food: My fiance got the half order of biscuits and gravy. I ordered the eggs benedict. When I was asked how I would like my eggs, I should have changed my ordered. Eggs benedict comes with poached eggs.....duh. I said over easy so they didn't have a panic attack. Everything was brought to the table in 10 minutes, which is fast, but it was all cold? The only thing warm on my plate was the eggs. The bacon was cold like it had been sitting forever and was chewy vs. crispy. The hollandaise sauce had no flavor and the hashbrowns were stone cold. The gravy for the biscuits was disgusting. It was cold and congealed and had no seasoning, it tasted like it was out of a can. I don't know how or why this place has such high reviews, but I would rather have ate McDonalds, the food and coffee would have at least been hot and it would have been cheaper. read more

Thorpedo Restaurant - Dirty floor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Thorp, Wisconsin

The food was amazing, perfectly seasoned cheesy broccoli soup and spaghetti. Many options to choose from and it is very comforting place. Also my sister and mom got all of their food also it was very delicious for them too. Great service, the waitresses were very friendly. The ambiance of the restaurant is very comfortable and has a lot of cool decorations also. Many seating options to choose from, especially when it is not that busy. read more

Thorpedo Restaurant - Spaghetti - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Thorp, Wisconsin

I had a perfect prime rib (not on the menu!) And the rest of the meal was delicious. It's hard to find quality food when on the road, but this was worth the stop. read more

Great home cooked meals with great service in a very clean environment. Very good - refreshing experience

Our great server recommended their fried chicken and homemade mashed potatoes with gravy have to say it was the best I have ever had (now live in the South). read more

I would have given five stars, but for the location. I know it's the smell of money; but the cow pasture it's located by did nothing for my appetite. The cheese steak and fries were both top notch. The menu is filled with great comfort food, and the service is terrific! read more

The hot beef was amazing. This is truly a must stop and eat . They also have a huge selection of home made pies . I absolutely love this place read more

love the food here , service is awesome second to none and the owner is really friendly , he will come and talk with you . menu is large with a bakery with lots of pie . read more

Was ok. We were traveling home from a trip and needed to stop and grab some dinner. No complaints or rave review. I'd stop again rather than roll the dice elsewhere if passing through again. read more

Friendly staff, I will give them that, but the water was warm with no ice. The food was done super fast, but that concerned me. I asked for crispy bacon, crispy hashbrowns, eggs on a separate plate and none of that happened. The food was very bland. Years ago I remember the food being very different and much better quality and flavor. It's very expensive for what you get. read more

Very good patty melt and Rueben. Chicken noodle soup has lots of noodles and not a ton of chicken. All in all it was a very good meal. Waitress was super friendly. read more

Always good food at the Thorpedo. Simply yummy diner type food and a huge menu. Seriously something for everyone!

while i appreciated that it's not fast food, and also appreciated the enthusiastic young women servers, my veggie skillet was underwhelming. the hash browns appeared undone. However, my server said that even though that's the typical way the potatoes are cooked and she happily took my skillet back after checking on me. i rarely, if ever, return food but i was grateful for their attempt to give me a good experience. even so, the skillet came back with hot, melted cheese on it, something i explicitly did not ask for! i didn't have the heart to send it back again. the place was clean, laid back, and a good break from the road. read more

Thorpedo Restaurant - quaint, middle America sort of place--but better than fast food!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Thorp, Wisconsin

Small town cafe with very good food. Our meals were served very quickly, and piping-hot! Besides a very good omelettes and crispy-edged hash browns, they have homemade pie. Selection included among others raspberry purée on top of a light, creamy cheesecake; french silk w/layer of fudge-chocolate, peanut butter pie, coconut cream, apple crumble... unique, and the ones we tried were delicious! read more

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Excellent Walleye dinner while watching the Packers! Great food, great service. I'll definitely stop here every chance I get. read more

Thorpedo Restaurant - Grilled Walleye - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Thorp, Wisconsin

Thorpedo serves typical diner fare, and they do it very well. I had dinner here twice during my stay in the area. The homemade soups are a high point. Service is friendly and prompt. I had steak one evening and pork chops the next. I ordered the steak medium and it was served rare, but they responded to my request to have it cooked more without batting an eyelash. It came back quickly and it was delicious. Not like Cattlemen's or Ruth's Chris back home, but for a family restaurant it was much better than I would have expected and a great value for the price. So were the pork chops. Thorpedo is right off highway 29 in Thorp and is ideal for a meal stop on a road trip. You can't be in such a hurry that you'd go for fast food when you could gas up next door and have real food at Thorpedo. read more

This was a very clean and welcoming restaurant!!! The food was wonderful and the prices where Great! If you want a good family place to stop and eat I would say come here!! read more

Good food and great owners .Nice family restaurant clean and friendly workers ... have returned for more great food

We always stop at the Thorpedo when we're on our way up north. It has become a tradition. Great food and very friendly service. read more

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Always the best diner food you can get! Speedy service and fresh homemade soups and menu items top this off and make it a true diamond in the rough. Never pass this one by! The building is old but the food is superb. read more

Thorpedo Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Thorp, Wisconsin

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Four stars for what it is...diner food on the road. Ambiance is pure diner with no frills. Wait staff is seasoned and food comes out fast. A cut above what I'd expect from a roadside diner -- big portions, good comfort food. Had a turkey bacon wrap and the turkey was carved from a bird, not the non-descript lunch meat variety that is typical. Chicken and dumplings soup had lots of dumplings (spaetzle-like) although the broth was boullion cube quality (which I actually like). If you want hearty, homestyle cooking with reasonable prices ($8.39 for turkey wrap, fries and soup), look no further. read more

Classic American Diner food. The chicken soup was excellent. Everything else was okay but mediocre. However,given the other local options I'd stop here again if I was hungry. read more

Took a chance on this place just driving through on the highway. What a pleasant surprise. We were greeted and seated right away. Service was exceptional and the food was great. The breakfast skillet I had was excellent and I'd go back in a heartbeat. They've got something good going here plus who doesn't like the name! read more

Food was great and well priced. Skillets are huge, so split it if you can! Food came out quickly and service was friendly. Busy, but not crazy, and is to be expected on a Sunday morning. We will stop again if we come through Thorp. read more

Thorpedo Restaurant - This is 1/2 of a skillet! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Thorp, Wisconsin

Good food. Very disappointed in the failure to follow the mask mandate by our servers. They were not cautious about being 6 feet from us either. read more

Read the reviews before going, tonight. Overall, they were good, but, there were several bad ones. Personally, I thought, for my first visit, ever....the service was good, the place was clean, the food was good, and the prices, were reasonable. Not the best place, I have ever eaten, but, certainly, not a bad place. Being right off WI-29....it's worth a stop. JJ, Stanley, WI read more

We have eaten at the Thorpedo for 30+ years. Early on, it was a treat to eat breakfast or late night burgers. We loved their home made pies. When the restaurant ownership changed, the dining room cleanliness went "south." The floors are filthy. A year ago, we asked the waitress why aren't the floors clean? She said the owner said not to clean them until closing time. We went back two weeks ago for breakfast and almost walked out seeing that the floors were littered with food, napkins and too much crud. It made us question the sanitation of the kitchen and food. We will not eat there again. read more