Edge-O-Dells North of downtown · $$ · Year-round
Bar and restaurant at an adults-only resort north of town with a full menu including pizza and steak dinners, nightly dinner features and live music.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late night
Best for: Pizza and live music on a weekend night
Know before you go: The resort is adults-only, but we had no trouble bringing our son to dinner at the restaurant. Hours Mon to Thu: 3 pm to midnight Fri: 11 am to 2:30 am Sat: 9 am to 2:30 am Sun: 9 am to midnight Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Full bar Live music Outdoor seating Good for groups Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co. Lake Delton · Year-round
Locally owned brewpub with 600+ seats on three levels, pizza made from dough mixed daily, house-brewed beers and sodas, and an arcade.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best for: A big family or group dinner
Know before you go: No reservations. The breakfast buffet runs 8 to 11 am daily in summer and on weekends the rest of the year. Hours Mon to Thu: 11 am to 10 pm Fri: 11 am to 11 pm Sat: 8 am to 11 pm Sun: 8 am to 10 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Kid-friendly Kids menu Brewery Takeout Good for groups Walk-in only Buffet Outdoor seating Stuff's Restaurant North of downtown · $ · Year-round
Family-run diner and caterer north of town on Hwy 13 serving home-style breakfast and lunch year-round.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch
Best for: A local-style breakfast away from the tourist strip Hours Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Bella Goose Coffee, Cafe on the River Hwy 13 and north Parkway · $$ · Year-round
Local roaster's riverside cafe on the Parkway with house-roasted coffee, scratch pastries and a breakfast menu, plus a deck facing the Wisconsin River and dam.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch
Best for: Lattes and breakfast with a river view
Know before you go: Ordering ahead is possible through the Bella Goose Coffee app. From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the river and dam views from the deck, and that lines and waits can get long at peak times.
Hours Hours change by season. Check before you go.
River view Outdoor seating Takeout Gluten-free options Vegetarian options Dog-friendly patio
Paul Bunyan's Cook Shanty Hwy 13 and north Parkway · $$ · Seasonal, late February to November
Family-run lumberjack-themed restaurant serving an all-you-can-eat logging camp breakfast family style, known for homemade buttermilk donuts sold by the dozen.
Serves: Breakfast
Best for: A big family breakfast before a full day out
Know before you go: Breakfast is served family style as an all-you-can-eat meal, so plan for one set menu. Hours Mon to Tue: 7 am to 12:30 pm Wed: Closed Thu to Sun: 7 am to 12:30 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Kid-friendly Good for groups Full bar
Big Boy Wisconsin Dells Downtown · $$ · Year-round
Retro diner serving the Big Boy double-decker burger, cheese curds, shakes and beer, with a large collection of Big Boy statues outside and in.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best for: A nostalgic diner meal and a photo with the statues Hours Mon to Thu: 11 am to 8 pm Fri: 11 am to 9 pm Sat to Sun: 10 am to 9 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
BJ's Restaurant The Parkway
Family-run diner for over 40 years, best known for homestyle breakfasts like pancakes, biscuits and gravy and French toast.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best for: A big family breakfast
Know before you go: A family guide mentions an online waitlist. Hours Mon to Sun: 7 am to 12 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Blade & Barrel Hwy 13 and north Parkway · $$
Tavern-style restaurant at the medieval-themed Dellshire Resort, with farm-forward Wisconsin dishes at dinner and a family-style shared breakfast.
Serves: Breakfast, Dinner
Best for: A themed dinner out near the interstate Hours Mon to Thu: 7 am to 11 am, 5 pm to 9 pm Fri to Sat: 7 am to 11 am, 5 pm to 10 pm Sun: 7 am to 11 am, 12 pm to 10 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Inside a resort Full bar Kid-friendly Good for groups
Broadway Diner Baraboo and Devil's Lake · $ · Year-round
Retro diner in downtown Baraboo built from vintage trailer cars, serving scratch breakfasts like corned beef hash and lunch until 2 PM.
Ages: All ages
Allow: About 45 minutes
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch
Best for: Classic diner breakfast
Know before you go: Open 7 AM to 2 PM daily; seating is tight, so larger groups may wait. From public reviews: Reviewers often mention scratch-made corned beef, friendly servers and the vintage decor.
Hours Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Cinco Niños Kalahari and Great Wolf
Modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar at Kalahari Resort, with a breakfast buffet.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best for: Tacos and margaritas at Kalahari Hours Mon to Fri: 4 pm to 10 pm Sat to Sun: 12 pm to 10 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Inside a resort Full bar Reservations Buffet
Courtyard Cafe Downtown · $$ · Year-round
Family-run breakfast and lunch cafe near Broadway and Cedar Street known for scratch breakfasts, sandwiches, salads and a soup flight.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch
Best for: A scratch-made breakfast before a boat tour From public reviews: Reviewers often mention friendly, attentive service and generous portions.
Hours Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Kid-friendly Gluten-free options Takeout
Dells Bistro Downtown · $ · Seasonal, about May 15 to September 30
Counter-service stop on Broadway selling pizza by the slice, sandwiches and bubble waffle cones loaded with ice cream.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best for: A slice or a sweet snack while walking Broadway Hours Mon to Thu: 9 am to 10 pm Fri to Sat: 10 am to 11 pm Sun: 9 am to 10 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Quick bite Kid-friendly Takeout
Dells Panaderia Kalahari and Great Wolf · Year-round
Hispanic-owned Mexican bakery, cafe and restaurant with fresh conchas, breads and pastries, coffee drinks, custom cakes and a full Mexican food menu.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best for: Mexican pastries and coffee Hours Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Denny's Kalahari and Great Wolf · Year-round
1950s-themed Denny's on the Parkway serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late night
Best for: Breakfast at any hour Hours Mon to Thu: 7 am to 10 pm Fri to Sat: 7 am to midnight Sun: 7 am to 10 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Farmer in the Dells Kalahari and Great Wolf
Restaurant inside the Wisconsin Hotel & Conference Center serving seasonal comfort food all day, with the SILO rooftop bar next door.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best for: An all-day meal near the outlets
Know before you go: Live music on the patio Thursday through Saturday evenings, weather permitting. Hours Mon to Thu: 7 am to 9 pm Fri to Sat: 7 am to 10 pm Sun: 7 am to 9 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Full bar Outdoor seating Live music Kid-friendly Vegetarian options
Fur Fin & Feather Further out · $ · Year-round
Rural bar and grill north of Wisconsin Dells on County B with pizza, a Friday fish fry, breakfast plates and hand-breaded fried mushrooms.
Ages: All ages
Allow: About 1 hour
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best for: A low-key local fish fry north of town
Know before you go: Closed Mondays. Breakfast hours vary; Google shows an early 7 AM open on Fridays. From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the fish fry, fried mushrooms and pizza, with some uneven service reports.
Hours Mon: Closed Tue to Thu: 11 am to 9 pm Fri: 7 am to 11 pm Sat: 11 am to 11 pm Sun: 11 am to 8 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Ho-Chunk Grill Mirror Lake and Ho-Chunk · Year-round
Comfort-food grill in the smoke-free area of the Ho-Chunk Gaming floor, open around the clock.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late night
Best for: A late-night meal
Know before you go: Located on the gaming floor; check age rules before bringing kids. Hours Mon to Thu: 11 am to 7 pm Fri to Sat: 11:15 am to 10 pm Sun: 11 am to 7 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Huckleberry's Ice Cream & Bakery Downtown · $ · Year-round
Old-fashioned style downtown ice cream parlor and bakery with scooped ice cream, sundaes and shakes, plus pastries, donuts, coffee and an all-day brunch menu.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch
Best for: Sundaes and baked goods downtown
Know before you go: Hours are shorter outside summer, so check before a weekday visit. Hours Mon to Fri: Closed Sat: 9 am to 4 pm Sun: 9 am to 3 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Kimberly Mexican Restaurant and Store Lake Delton · $ · Year-round
Mexican restaurant and small grocery on Hwy 23 serving tacos, burritos, menudo and big parrillada grill platters to share.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best for: A shared grill platter with the family From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the parrillada platters, with portions big enough for leftovers.
Hours Mon to Sun: 10 am to 9 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Kid-friendly Takeout Good for groups
Log Cabin Family Restaurant and Bakery Baraboo and Devil's Lake · $ · Year-round
Rustic log-cabin style family restaurant in Baraboo with an on-site bakery, big breakfasts and a full lunch and dinner menu.
Ages: All ages
Allow: About 1 hour
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best for: A big family breakfast on the way to Devil's Lake
Know before you go: Breakfast is served until 2 PM; bakery items are available to take home. From public reviews: Reviewers often mention huge portions, the carved wood and wildlife decor, and bakery treats.
Hours Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Kid-friendly Good for groups
Lush Latte Kalahari and Great Wolf · $ · Year-round
Newer cafe inside Outlets at the Dells serving specialty lattes, bubble waffles, sandwiches and ice cream.
Ages: All ages
Allow: About 30 minutes
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch
Best for: Coffee break while outlet shopping
Know before you go: Inside the Outlets at the Dells mall; follows mall-style hours. From public reviews: Reviewers often mention creative lattes, the Dubai chocolate bubble waffle and the option to print a photo on your coffee.
Hours Mon to Thu: 9 am to 8 pm Fri to Sat: 8 am to 8 pm Sun: 8 am to 7 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Mr. Pancake The Parkway · Seasonal, about May to September
Breakfast restaurant using family recipes for pancakes, waffles, blintzes, omelets and French toast, with a barista bar.
Serves: Breakfast
Best for: Pancakes before the waterpark
Know before you go: Open seasonally, roughly May through September.
Neat-O's Bake Shoppe Baraboo and Devil's Lake · $ · Year-round
Baraboo bakery making oversized donuts, apple fritters, bagels, breads and custom cakes.
Ages: All ages
Allow: Under 30 minutes
Serves: Breakfast
Best for: Donuts and fritters for the house
Know before you go: Opens at 6 AM and closes at 2 PM; closed Sundays. Go early for the best selection. From public reviews: Reviewers often mention large, very sweet pastries and standout apple fritters.
Hours Mon to Sat: 6 am to 2 pm Sun: Closed Hours change by season. Check before you go.
River's Edge Pub & Grub Lake Delton · $$ · Year-round
Northwoods log cabin pub at River's Edge Resort with big fish tanks, serving steaks, burgers, walleye, pasta and pizza.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best for: An affordable steak dinner with the family From public reviews: Reviewers often mention well-cooked steaks at fair prices and the fish tanks that keep kids busy.
Hours Mon to Sun: 8 am to midnight Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Kid-friendly Kids menu Full bar Good for groups
The Keg & The Patio Downtown · $$ · Year-round
Downtown bar and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with pizza, burgers and gyros, and an all-outdoor Patio Bar with a stage next door.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best for: A relaxed breakfast or a group lunch downtown From public reviews: Reviewers often mention attentive servers and a good craft beer selection.
Hours Mon to Thu: 8 am to 10 pm Fri: 8 am to 11 pm Sat: 7:30 am to 11 pm Sun: 7:30 am to 10 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
Kid-friendly Full bar Outdoor seating Takeout Live music Good for groups
Wisco Nutrition Downtown · $ · Year-round
Small downtown shop on Oak Street making acai and smoothie bowls, protein shakes, energy teas and lemonades.
Ages: All ages
Allow: Under 30 minutes
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch
Best for: A lighter breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up
Know before you go: Closes at 5 PM (3 PM Sundays). Bowls take a few minutes each to make. From public reviews: Reviewers often mention fresh smoothie bowls and welcoming staff.
Hours Mon to Fri: 7 am to 5 pm Sat: 8 am to 5 pm Sun: 8 am to 3 pm Hours change by season. Check before you go.
