eat well in waupaca

Eat

The Waupaca area has a vast selection of restaurants from cozy diners and casual bars & grills to traditional supper clubs. Great options exist for business lunch eateries or less formal family fare. Chinese, Mexican and American deli are well represented, as are the usual fast-food options. Beautiful banquet facilities and catering services are also available for larger groups and wedding accommodations. Most establishments offer their own version of a great Wisconsin tradition, the Friday night fish fry.

 For a complete list of businesses, search the Chamber Business Directory.

Restaurants

Map

KEY:
B = Bakery/Café
BG = Bar/Grill
C = Catering
F = Family
L = Lunch
S = Supper Club
D = Dinner
E = Entertainment


Clear Water Harbor – dock your boat for service

Chain  O’ Lakes Bar and Grill - BG, F, E
Near the Chain O’ Lakes and serving soups, sandwiches, pizza.  New covered deck and bar invites you to have a beverage and dine outside.  Open for breakfast in summer. 
N2598 Cty. QQ
Waupaca
(715)258-4114 

Channel Cats Bar & Restaurant - BG, F, E
Sit outside and watch the boats on the Wolf River.  Webfooters Water Ski Show Wednesdays and Sundays at 6 PM in summer.
204 Wolf River Dr.
Fremont
(920) 446-2200 

Courtside Sports Bar
- BG, F
Off of Hwy. 10.
2181 South Appletree Lane
Waupaca
(715)256-0600  

Cronies - B, F, L
220 South Main Street
Waupaca
(715) 256-2530

Crystal Café of Iola - B, F
Serving good home-cooked food in Iola.
126 N. Main Street
Iola
(715) 445-9227

Culver’s Restaurant - C, F
1045 West Fulton Street
Waupaca
( 715) 256-0066

D Fuego - BG,C,F,L,D
110 Grand Seasons Drive
Waupaca
(715) 942-2286

Dairy Queen -  F
A “grill and chill” with hot food and cold ice cream treats.
304 East Badger Street
Waupaca
(715)258.8909  

The Freckled Frogg - L
Located in King, the salads are delicious and a work of art!  Walk-up window, too.
N2729 Cty. QQ
Waupaca
(715)258-7363  

The Green Fountain Inn
Elegant and delicious, gourmet dinner by Chef Michael inside a Victorian home on S. Main Street, Waupaca.   Open Friday and Saturday evenings by reservation.
604 S. Main, Waupaca
(715) 258-5171

Clear Water Harbor- BG, F, E
Sandwiches, cocktails and an outdoor deck on the Chain O’ Lakes.  Dock your boat for service, too. Open mid-April thru mid-September.  
N2757 Cty. QQ, King, at Clear Water Harbor
(715)258-2866.  

Johnson’s Waupaca Woods Restaurant - F
Great breakfasts, large portions.
Waupaca Woods Mall
815 West Fulton Street
715.258.7400.   

JR’s Sportsman’s Bar & Grill - BG, F
1277 West Fulton Street
Waupaca
(715) 258-8978 

Julie’s Crystal Lounge - BG, F, E
Great burgers.
1332 Churchill Street
Waupaca
(715) 258-8594

King’s Table Restaurant - BG, C, F
A family style restaurant in King with a bar.  Fish Boils monthly in summer. 
N2717 Cty. QQ
King, WI
(715) 258-9150

Klismet's Three Squares - F
A family style restaurant near Hwy 10 and Hwy 54.
1222 West Fulton Street
Waupaca
(715) 258- 8951  

McDonald’s -  F
200 Western Avenue
Waupaca
(715)258-8500  

Millstone of Iola Mills- BG, F
A small café and bakery in a converted mill in Iola.
300 Main Street
Iola
(715) 445-2989  

Schueller’s Great Exscpechtations, LLC - F
A bar, dining room, buffets and entertainment on the weekend.
E3520 Hwy. 22/54
Waupaca
(715) 256-3377  

Secret Garden Café - L
Open for lunch during the week.  Dine inside or, weather permitting, outside in the garden at the Green Fountain Inn on S. Main Street
Waupaca.  Try "grilled pizza and wine" Thursday evenings in summer. 
(715) 258-5171  

Simpson’s Restaurant - C, S
A Wisconsin supper club with bar, variety of food and entertainment located in downtown Waupaca.  Outdoor dining available.
222 South Main Street
Waupaca
(715) 258-2330  

Subway -  F
822 West Fulton Street
Waupaca
(715) 258-7900   

T.W. Martin’s Public House - F
An Irish Pub in a historic renovated building with charming casual dining.  Great beer selection.   Outdoor dining available.
111  Cooper Street
Waupaca
(715)942-0499  

Taco Bell - F
1092 West Fulton Street
Waupaca
(715) 942-0546

Restaurants

The Clubhouse by Rockman's Catering - C, L, D
At the Waupaca Country Club.  Call for directions as this is a little hard to find, both worth the trip.
1330 Ware Street
Waupaca
(715) 341-2552
The restaurant is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:30 AM.

Waupaca Ale House & Conference Center - BG, C, F, E
Near Foxfire Golf Club with a large bar area and restaurant.
201 Foxfire Drive
Waupaca
(715)942-2424  

Weasel’s - BG, F
Downtown Waupaca and known for pizza.
108 East Union Street
Waupaca
(715)258-5900  

Wheel House - BG, F, E
On the Chain O’ Lakes and known for pizza.  Outdoor dining available.
E1209 Cty. Q,
King
(715)258-8289

Coffee Shops

Map



Amherst Coffee Co., LLC and King Chocolatier
Coffee and treats in King across from Clearwater Harbor.
N2732 Cty. QQ
(715) 258-3008

Cronies
A coffee, lunch and breakfast spot in downtown Waupaca.
220 South Main Street
Waupaca
(715) 256-2530

Mama Z’s Bakery and Java Hut
Coffee and fresh baked goods in King.
N2826 Cty. Rd. QQ
(715) 942-0286

Sisters Fine Deli and Coffee Haus
Coffee, baked treats and deli food.
1224 E. Royalton Street
Waupaca
(715) 942-2233

Seasonal Snacks



Scoopers
Ice cream and arcade next to the Wheelhouse in King. Open mid-April through mid-September.
E1209 County Road Q
Waupaca
(715) 258-6061

Moo’s
Ice cream treats at Clearwater Harbor in King across from the playground area. Open mid-April through mid-September.
N2757 Cty. Hwy. QQ
Waupaca
(715) 258-9912

GROCERIES AND MARKETS

Pick n Save
Groceries, deli, bakery meat department.
809 West Fulton Street
Waupaca
(715) 258-5227

Piggly Wiggly
Groceries, deli, bakery and meat department.
810 West Fulton Street
Waupaca
(715) 258-3161

Aldi’s
Discount grocery store.
West Fulton Street
Waupaca



Nutrition Center
A natural health food store in downtown Waupaca.
207 N. Main Street
Waupaca
(715) 258-7733



Turner’s Fresh Market
Fresh seasonal produce.
E208 highway 54
Waupaca
(715) 258-3355

King Berry and Greenhouse
Fresh seasonal produce in King.
E2076 King Rd.
Waupaca
(715) 258-6055

Niemuth’s Steak and Chop Shop
A “classic” meat market.
715 Redfield Street
Waupaca
(715) 258-2666