Just a great place to eat, drink like an adult, hang out, listen to live music, play darts, pool, and even damn volleyball! The staff are great too!!!! read more

Brat Stop - The absolute best fried chicken(Broaster). Just delicious and juicy. OMG - Bars Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin

Top tier brats and we loved the BSBLT. The BLT legit has 6 pieces of bacon. A fun atmosphere. Don't leave without trying the fried cheese curds. We stopped in the gift shop on our way out. Don't miss it...it's a slice of Americana. We bought some homemade caramels for the road. The kids loved them. read more

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If you're on 94 going through Kenosha, Brat Stop is a must. Get off the highway and get a sausage and a beer. It's a MUST. Thank us later or don't even bother thanking us. Thank yourself. You just had one of the best damn sausages you had in your life, and you washed it down with a beer, in a really great joint. And you'll never drive past this exit again without doing what you just did because it's that satisfying. read more

The Brat Stop is a fun piece of historical dining near the Wisconsin Illinois border. They have a bar, stage, beer garden and large cheese, beer and wine gift shop. They boast their famous brats. We had a cheddar brat today, and it did not disappoint. The German potato salad side was okay. I also ordered a chicken chopped salad. I would have liked it to have been actually "chopped." I have been here a few times in the past. If you are looking for tasty bar food and brats, this is your place! Our server was friendly and attentive. On a busy sports day, this place is rocking. Today, it was still a busy lunch hour, as it is a popular stop. read more

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A lovely place. In addition to brats, they have a tremendous selection of cheeses. There are many many souvenirs to get. I purchased mine to go, but it appears they have a huge area for meeting and eating. There is a large bar area... there is much more... I like the place and went back. Given the opportunity, I will be back again. read more

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We sure were lucky that when we were in town to see family that our hotel was right next to the Brat Stop!! We were there for two nights but made multiple trips to the Brat Stop. We had an amazing breakfast there, which is served everyday thankfully. And in the evenings we went to enjoy some local craft beers and hear live music. We had so much fun there and the staff was SO nice. If I lived in Kenosha this would be the place that we would go to the most!! read more

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The food is what you might expect at a brat stop and in Wisconsin you'd always find cheese. This place did not disappoint. The atmosphere is fun and the shop has loads of favorites. read more

Found this "little" gem while visiting family on a quick weekend trip to WI/IL from TX. Being in Texas means we don't get a lot of northern food (brats, Italian beef, pizza puffs, etc) so when I saw the name, I knew we had to go. Hubby had their daily brat special which included a brat wrapped in bacon and deep fried and then covered with cheese sauce accompanied by French fries. Brat was a good sized bratwurst with nice flavor and juicy on a fresh airy roll. Small bowl of fresh made sauerkraut...AH-mazing! I literally ate that right out of the bowl with nothing else...great pucker and tang. I had the pressure fried chicken (broasted) with French fries and cole slaw. Woah!!! Such flavor and juice...I've had it two other times at other places and this was the best HANDS DOWN! Anytime we're here from Texas, this is a MUST! The slaw was not fresh made but still had a nice savory, slightly sweet taste. Service was top notch. He knew we were new to the establishment and took great care of us. Ambiance was fun! Lots of TVs, music, etc. Gift store to purchase some of their original foods, cheeses, shirts, cheesehead gear, etc. read more

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This was a large place with a store attached to it. There were a bunch of televisions present throughout the establishment with plenty of sports memorabilia and pictures hanging as well. This was a perfect place to catch a game. The huge menu had something for everybody. The deep-fried cheese curds (8 oz. for 9.99) were ordered to start. They came with marinara and ranch. These were very tasty. The cheese was stretchy, and the outer layer had a perfect crisp to them. The double sausage party ($29.99) was ordered for the main portion of the meal. It consisted of tastings of traditional, veal, Cajun, garlic, cheddar jalapeno, and polish brats. It was also served with cabbage, kraut, pickles, tomatoes, and crackers. An order of tater tots ($3.99) was also eaten, and they were solid. Each flavor of brat seemed to be 1 whole one. The cheddar jalapeno was definitely my favorite. The cheese inside along with a hint of spice from the jalapeno really made for an appetizing bite. All of the brats were grilled ideally while the kraut and cabbage added another element when combined with them. Will I go back? Easily. read more

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Huge beer and brat selection. --awesome spot! Enjoyed the vibe and will be back when I'm in the area

Swing by the brat stop after a afternoon of outlet shopping. Ended up ordering the Italian beef w/ mozzarella (with tats) and ham slam sub (with German potato salad). The beef did need alittle of the juice, the toasted bread was good. The ham lam sub was good but the Mayo/Dijon mustard made it even better. Wait staff was great, beer was got half empty of warm. (Watch your step!) Main bar area was packed with cub fans (sorry brewer fan.) Played some play tabs (you cash those with the bartender) "Ask me about my wiener" read more

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Our coach was determined we do a team dinner here and I'm so thankful for his recommendation! We ended up going twice - in one day! Wings are very meaty though I wish they had homemade sauce vs jarred. Pizza was delicious, a nice thin crust. They also have games to occupy the kids while you wait for a table and your meal. Can't go wrong with this place if you're coming from out of town. read more

We've been coming here for years, anytime we're passing through. Always good! Best cheese curds! Deja has now been our waitress twice and both times she's been fabulous! Gets my kids their drinks and food quickly!! Shout out to her for making our visits extra special! read more

What a great spot! We had the cheddar jalapeno brat, original, buffalo bone in wings, French fries and potato salad. Everything was delicious hot and flavorful read more

RYAN WAS THE BEST SERVER WE'VE HAD IN OVER 30 YEARS OF VISITING!!! The Stop is a staple usually on coming and going on our trips to Wisconsin. Always great food and low key crowd. Ryan was Brand new and only on day four (WHAT?!) when we stopped last night on our way up to our long weekend get away. We ordered our usuals but he made the experience exceptional! Cheese curds are always a must, but we tried the wings and they were delicious! Attentive, prompt and his tables were all over the restaurant. He's a keeper, we hope to see him again on our next visit! read more

Service was phenomoninal! Katherine was not rushed, came back to our table often (but not pestering), and food portions were just fine.

My Fiancée and I were staying at a hotel near here so this was a regular stop for us. We enjoyed the brats and drinks daily. The food is amazing. read more

One of three pizza places open on Thanksgiving. Actually pretty great pizza and they were quick in getting it out to me. Been here before for the bar, school reunions, etc.. the place is a Kenosha staple. Not much more to say about it. Long may you serve your tasty encased meats. read more

Jeffrey is literally the best. I came in with my brother and it was just such a nice atmosphere. Jeffrey is so nice and just the sweetest guy! He got us brats and everything! definitely go visit him! :) read more

The Brat Stop looks very inviting from the outside. You're in Wisconsin, it ha big CHEESE letters on the roof and they sell brats. I didn't eat here, but it seem busy. In the retail store, you can buy cheese curds and brats. I made the mistake and bought some curds from here, to find out later that they're a lot cheaper across the street in Woodmans. I try and support local vendors, but won't be if their prices are too high. read more

The rueben sandwich was absolutely delicious and huge the potato salad also delicious we ordered take out

Used to come here all the time from Chicago. Since I was a kid, the Brat Stop was iconic and a place amongst most conversations. When I grew up and started dating on the other hand, the Brat Stop became a different story. Yes it was alway kinda seedy, I mean literally, hoodie machines in both the male and female bathrooms with enough space to have a party in each stall. Thats concerning, but the food was outstanding so I kept coming back. That all changed when I brought my girlfriend at the time (now shes my fiancé), and because shes black, they wouldn't stop staring at her, and actually wound up giving me my food first and making her wait almost 20 minutes before bringing it out cold. I refused to eat till she got her food and by that time my food was cold too. I had to ask the bartenders and servers multiple times why the wait when there wasn't a show that day, nor a crowd in house. All I got was a quick, it'll be out soon. Honestly if it takes you that long to make a brat after making mine in 5 minutes, clearly you're tampering with our food, and that's completely unacceptable especially when we ordered the same thing. If thats all not clear racism then I don't know what is. Im cluster f^cked by this. Places like this in 2025 are despicable. read more

It's been a little bit of time since I've been here, but I will say I was not impressed with my experience with their brats. I guess I'm spoiled when it comes to my father-in-law's cooking. The atmosphere and vibes are pretty cool. Next time I come in, I plan to watch a band so I can get the full experience of the potential that this place offers. My experiences with the staff were pleasant, as they were very friendly. read more

At first glance, this is one of the most confusing establishments I've ever visited. They have SO MUCH going on. Volleyball, gift shop, bar, restaurant, outdoor buildings, and of course Brats. While it was confusing at first, every part of the establishment I visited made me love it a little bit more. There's so much WISCONSIN to visit in this place. We tried several of the brats on the menu and each one was very good. Paired with an ice cold draft beer makes this the perfect combination. We were very impressed with their ability to make a brat even more delicious than usual. Be aware that the tourists and locals both love this place so it is almost always packed! Highly recommended! read more

This place is...an experience. That may sound negative, but it most assuredly is not. When you first pull into the parking lot, you think it might be a typical restaurant. But, when you step inside, your mind immediately goes to "sports bar". It isn't quite either. It's huge. The place just seems to go on and on. We were there on a Saturday afternoon, so it wasn't too busy, but I hear that at peak times, they really pack them in there. Plus, they apparently have theme nights of different events and the space for it. The menu is wide and varied. But, the place is called "the Brat Stop", so the biggest portion of it is dedicated to...well...brats. So. Many. Different. Types. Of. Brats. My wife and I both availed ourselves of one of the dishes that allowed you to pick a variety of types of brats. What I received was incredible. So flavorful. So much goodness. Juicy in just the right way. I thoroughly enjoyed. The sides were generous in portion and also very tasty. The server was attentive, but not overbearing, just as I want. They got a great tip. Seriously, if you have any interest in brats, you need to visit here. It's not going to be what you expect, but you are not going to regret it! read more

I only got here once back in 2019 and I really hope on day I can make it back here. A buddy of mine and I were making a swing through Chicago, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Dyersville and then back to Chicago for a week. Our first natural reaction was "As soon as we get to Milwaukee, we need cheese and beer" and sure enough... there was the big CHEESE sign along the highway. Next thing we knew, we ended up in a place call the Brat Stop and it wasn't just cheese! We walk in there and its a bar, with enough TVs to watch a lot of sports, a shop on the side for souvenirs and to top it all off, a stage where apparently a lot of live music has been held. This place was like heave to us and the only regret we had was that we didn't look this up sooner to get to a time when there was a live music event. We of course ordered the cheese curds, and they came out fantastic. The waitress that served us was amazing too, making some recommendations off the menu for some of the other items. We wish we had longer to stay but as it is, we had a time constraint. read more

I used to stop in for lunch pretty often on business trips. Really good brat platters, I suggest getting the 2 brat deal and mix em up. Service is very friendly. They have live music sometimes too. Beer for the adults but kid friendly. Hit up the shop after lunch for some brats and cheeses to take home. read more

This will be no surprise to anyone who has ever stepped into the Brat Stop. It is the quintessential Wisconsin dining experience, if you love simple food done the Wisconsin way. First it's huge and has a lot going on. It's a restaurant, arcade, store and bar all rolled into one. The food is really the star of the show though, and with a name like the Brat Stop you simply must get a brat and they have many to choose from. The cheddar jalapeño brat was exactly how it sounds cheesy and spicy and cooked perfectly. Our waitress was great, gave us recommendations and was on top of it even though she was running between multiple tables. We also had cheese curds which were amazing, and I had the chili which was a great blend of spicy and meaty. My friend had the beer cheese soup which he really enjoyed. We were also there on trivia night which we participated in and actually won a gift card to come back and get more delicious food. It s an over the top snippet of the typical Wisconsin bar and grill and it hits on every mark. I will be going back with my gift card to have another one of the best brats I've ever had for sure. read more

Completely turned off. Today they held a so called charity for St. Baldrich's Charging $5 per person for a cover. My husband is a retired Cook county sheriff so they let us in for free. Not once did they mention the charity. When I went to talk to the bar tender about this at 10:00p.m. She made a mockery of me. I asked her if she ever lost a person to childhood cancer and she laughed. I was so put off. The Brat Stop was trying to profit off of a charity that they were not even promoting. The band they had only mentioned the charity because my husband and I had mentioned they were collecting money for the charity and not mentioning it. I will never go back to the Brat Stop because of this. How can you use a childhood cancer charity only for your own gain. Well let me tell you, karma is a bitch and she has a good memory. read more

Service is great Food is delicious Atmosphere is really nice, you can have conversations with no overwhelming noise in background read more

Where have you been my whole life!!!! It was recommended from my sister in law and she didn't disappoint. The polish, the BOW, the original and smoookin garlic were all amazing. The service was perfect, she was on it! Not to mention, they had darts, slots, big tvs, and SHOPPING! All my favorite things wrapped into one restaurant off the highway! read more

Love this place for brats and beers! Always stop on our way from Madison to Chicago. You'll love it!

Had the cheese curds and ordered 2 brats for $16.99 deal. Did a Smoookin and a OG brat. All very good. Nice atmosphere and waitresses were on point. And the diet coke for some reason was good. Ha read more

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WIENERVILLE You can label it as touristy or even tacky, but this casual restaurant & gift shop remains a Wisconsin icon. On our way back to the Chi following a wedding in Lake Geneva, I was strongly advised by Mom S (the mother of Eric S) to hit up Brat Stop. Of the dozens of times I've blown by this place heading north on I-94, it wasn't until this past weekend that I got to experience the classic kitsch that is Brat Stop. We were seated around noon on a Sunday and got our drink on. The bloody mary ($5) got a thumbs-up from Nichole C, which came with a complimentary 10oz beer chaser! The first one came with bacon and a pickle spear, a welcome bonus (though sadly the 2nd round subbed out bacon for celery). Pints of Spotted Cow are $5, a good deal for the favorite local area brew. A small order of fried cheese curds ($8) came with ranch, marinara, and dill dip. They were delicious but expensive, especially for a small order. I can't imagine it's all that difficult for the kitchen to dump a couple dozen curds in the deep fryer, so I'm calling bullsh*t on Brat Stop (BS....on BS!?!?) My jalapeño cheddar brat ($10.29) was a bit of a let-down. I expected a sausage with bits of cheese & peppers inside (like I sometimes get at White Sox games), yet this was a standard cheddar brat with a few slices of fresh jalapeno on top. Still tasty as hell though, don't get me wrong. Instead of sauerkraut, I chose sweet&sour red cabbage as side #1 and it turned out to be a great decision. In lieu of french fries, I opted for the German potato salad as side #2 and it was incredible. Served *warm* with nice big rings of scalloped potato and bacon grease, it had a tinge of sweetness to it, just like my family makes. Surprisingly good, possibly one of the better potato Bread = 4.5 Circuses = 4 Among their many arcade games, I enjoyed some solid pinball action (they have 4 tables as of 6/9/19 -- Ghostbusters, Iron Maiden, Kiss and The Dark Knight). Each were $1/pp which is just about expensive as it gets. A poorly insulated HVAC duct kept dripping on me during my time over at the tables, to the point where a small puddle began forming on the floor. Maybe look into fixing that..... Brat Stop has a stage for live music and tons of seating for the hordes of bikers that rumble through Kenosha, Wisc. Their marquee sign out front has some pretty funny animations on it: a JAWS graphic mentioning their Friday fish frys, the 50's diner scene from Pulp Fiction advertising $5 milkshakes. Hell, even the menu had some amusing bits like "The Bratfather", offering you "a sausage you can't refuse". Brilliantly funny stuff! * TL;DR * Just as with Mars Cheese Castle, Brat Stop is just one of those places near the Illinois-Wisconsin border that is a must visit. I'll be the first to admit it's overpriced for what you get (a cheddar-pepper sausage w/onions & kraut at Sox Park is $6, compare that to $10+ here), and the booths were looking a bit worse for wear. Truthfully, the sides were nothing short of fantastic and my brat was delicious, yet I can't shake the feeling like slapping some sliced peppers on top was plain lazy. Even Johnsonville brats in the freezer aisle have all the good cheddar jalapeño stuff inside, so what gives? Brat Stop's got a very garage biker bar vibe to it that might not appeal to everyone, but I'm all for it. This proud German (65% aleman, according to the spit-in-a-tube DNA people) is happy to recommend! read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE the brats at the brat stop! Traditional and Cajun are my favorites. So delicious!

Interesting spot off the road in Kenosha. Typical bar food selection. I was hoping that the bratz would be better but overall, it was fine. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here, but definitely if I lived in the area I would swing by for a beer and some food. read more

Came in on a Tuesday night for a late dinner. Place was pretty empty. Staff was super friendly and knew the menu off the top of their head. I had the jalapeño cheddar brat with tots. Brat was cooked great and had great flavor they use the perfect bun as well. Tots were average the slaw was great. Good beer selection and love the fact they serve the 20oz out of a chilled chalice. Definitely worth checking out if you are in Kenosha. read more

I can see where folks might HATE this place. It's not gourmet fare by any stretch of the word. Prices are a bit dear, and the place is actually kinda seedy. For Chicago and Wisconsin folks though this is a Mecca. It's rock and roll. It's a no-brainer if you are in transit HOME from anywhere north, I've never stopped here ON THE WAY up North--it's always a "Must" on the way home-weird, yes? The food? Bratwursts, and plenty of them. Midwest comfort food. Sauerkraut or Red Cabbage instead of Fries. A Cold Beer of some sort. Hit/miss service. Classic Rock on the jukebox. No-nonsense, no bullshit. Check this out--I've read the other yelps here, and they are ALL pretty much correct-the good and the bad. Dig. This is a tribal outpost-get in the rhythm, or get your shit to go or shuffle over to McDonalds, bubba. Mind your own business, order your food, and have a good time. And actually, the brats are really fine, and the beer is good and cold. Make sure to stroll through the shop on the East side of the building-lots of cool stuff there... read more

My favorite place when hard to decide where to eat. Loved it 20 years ago and still do. So different from most local bars. So much to see anywhere you look and the brats are my favorite. Local and family owned is why I return. No where else like it! read more

A great place to eat, drink and be merry. Love the servers and bartenders bunches. Stop in and relax!!! read more

Brat Stop - Bill and Beverly - Bars Near Me - Kenosha, Wisconsin