Well, correction to my previous review. I did go back there but they did not have the creamy rice soup I liked. The BBQ rips was not great. My hubby's BBQ is way better. My husband had a chili soup and he didn't like it either. Like the previous reviewer said this is the kind of place to you go for experience, not for the food. After a long water play, my kids usually eat anything but the didn't even finish half their order and came home still hungry. It was a disappointment but I would go back there for their rice soup if they ever make it again read more

Great service and the food was wonderful, large potions,. I ordered the covered chop sirloin and mashed potatoes Lots of cheese fresh mushrooms and veggies the potatoes were not instant and the gravy was tasty, I'll be back read more

What fun!! 50's style diner complete with pie display, soooo many pies! Car memoribilia, burgers, pie?! Portions are generous & tasty and the staff is very friendly. We've had breakfast & dinner, great meals each time. We like it & our 4yo grandson thinks it's a big treat to come here. Not many places you can take all family members that ALL of them like. read more

Gus's has quickly become our go-to breakfast place in Sun Prairie! The service is friendly and usually pretty quick. It's a 50's style greasy diner, but there are some decent breakfast options if you want to stick to healthier choices. Their omelettes and scramblers are great - the greek omelette is our favorite! If you don't want the extra calories, they are very nice about customizing the order to your preferences. Order off their breakfast menu - their lunch/dinner options haven't impressed us. read more

Went a couple weekends ago for breakfast/lunch. I had their Southwest Scramble, and hubby had their Turkey Club. Both were excellent. No room for dessert. Maybe next time, and there WILL be a next time! read more

Gus dinner is a good place to eat, especially for a burger. However for others items is to be determined. I don't like their pasta which may be over cooked and the source is little too salty for me. So you should try it yourself and determine if this is your place to eat. read more

They have Great service! Awesome omelets, burgers and fish! The food is always hot never cold!

We tried the Ruben and the French dip. The Ruben was OK nothing special. The so "special" chili was also OK. Besides good service all was OK. The place looks pretty nice and the decoration is old school too. read more

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We had 3 people in our party and our bill with tip came to $45. The food was just mediocre. It wasn't any better than i could get at a Dennys or similar. I should not have to pay for out dated memorabilia all over the restaurant. I had 2 pancakes and 21 eggs and my bill alone was well over $10. One party had the Corn Beef Hash and the whole Hash was so dried out she could not eat it. It was a one stop shop for me. read more

Went there for breakfast! Very delicious! Fast seating and I really appreciated them being on top of refills with coffee and drinks. Will have to go again soon. read more

I have been here a couple of times, and it never disappointed me. It was an accident finding the place the first time, but I easily remembered where it was when going there again. The breakfast is great. They have large portions and good prices. The waitstaff is friendly and always willing to answer questions, fill drinks, etc. I do not think my coffee cup ever got to less than 1/2. Standard diner fair. I've only had breakfast, but it's always been cooked to order and no complaints. I had prime rib and eggs the last time, (I guess the prime rib was from the night before), and it was a very generous cut. Spiced nicely and very enjoyable to eat. Love the american fries with onions. I plan on going back. read more

Gus himself was in the kitchen cooking up a storm! Such a great find! Can't believe we have been to Madison so many times in our travels north and never have been here before! The only thing I was disappointed about was that I was so stuffed I couldn't try any of the homemade desserts! The pies all looked amazing! The menu options were plentiful! We stopped for dinner but son tried breakfast. He gobbled up the scrambled eggs in less than a minute. Husband had cottage cheese and said it was the best he ever had. But we were in Wisconsin and you'd expect nothing but the best. Speaking of WI tried the cheese curds and they were the bomb! Turkey Manhattan was smothered in gravy and cake with awesome mashed potatoes. Cheeseburger and fries were tasty! Came on a brioche bun-nice choice! Such a huge selection of desserts, but sad to say we were too stuffed and couldn't eat any!! Our waitress was awesome! Reminded us of Flo from "Alice." Can't wait to eat here again!! read more

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Gus's is where you want to go to get classic and quick American breakfasts. The staff is friendly and fast and the food is ALWAYS consistent which is great. They have extremely reasonable prices and fantastic food. Will be back many many mornings! read more

It was our first time to Gus's Diner and we would visit again soon. I was pleasantly surprised that everything we ordered (I had the Vegetarian Omelette and my friend had Southwest Skillet) wasn't greasy. The serving size was perfect, the price was reasonable, and the service was great- attentive, accurate, and well-knowledgeable. The food came out in a very timely manner, considering that the place was relatively busy. read more

Awsome interior design and the cheesy broccoli soup was amazing. The staff was very friendly. Great place to eat

Always a great meal and wonderful service! The wait staff is friendly and efficient. We love this place especially for breakfast. Highly recommended! read more

Easy atmosphere, relaxing. Food was exactly what I wanted. Home cooked taste. Lots of side dishes. Wait staff was good.

Very nice ambience and service. Food is not bad but not unique like many local spots that Make One or two things very interesting. The oil in potatoes tasted a bit stale that's why one star off from me. read more

We have always had fast, wonderful service here! It is a bit loud but that's all part of the experience. The waitresses have always been 110% when we have been there. If you have an unpleasant situation, bring it to the attention of the owner/manager, Gus - he's usually there and you can bet your bottom dollar, he will make it right. After reading all the reviews, we think some of them are totally unfair - if you want a quiet, romantic upper class dinner, this probably isn't the place for you - try Madison. If you want a fun and quick meal, this is a great change from the usual restaurants in our area! read more

This place was really cute! The atmosphere is adorable and kitschy as all diners should be, and unlike the other reviewers I found the food to be quite good! The delivery was prompt and the food was tasty and classic. Monty's Blue Plate will give you a more gourmet approach to diner food but a place like Gus's has everything you expect in the way you expect it. I'm undoubtedly a city girl, but I appreciated their charm and tasty food. I'll probably come back when I'm looking for that genuine diner feel that's harder to find in a metropolitan area. read more

I often travel through Sun Prairie on my way to Richland Center for work. I stop at Gus's whenever possible. I have had food from the breakfast and lunch menu. The pancakes have a slight vanilla flavor and are one of my favorite sides. One of my favorite breakfast (or lunch) items is one of their skillets. They have several different flavors to match your fancy and I have never had one that was a disappointment. The BLT and club sandwiches are also good. This place is a diner and is just like what you would expect. The service is fast and with a smile. Your coffee or soda will never go empty. read more

Stopped in for lunch, cool atmosphere 50/60,s very pleasant and cheerful waitstaff. They had a prime rib sandwich special.gave it a try, expecting sliced beef on a bun..to my surprise I got an inch thick piece of prime bigger than the bun,fries ,and a bowl of soup. Could not eat it all & was it good. I'll do this again! ! read more

Gus's is the kind of place you go to for the experience rather than the food, and certainly not for the location if you live in downtown Madison like I do! Gus's is a perfectly adequate greasy-spoon diner that's well outside of Sun Prairie's "downtown." The decor is reminiscent of a classic '50s diner (or at least, it does a passable imitation for those of us too young to remember the actual '50s), replete with jukeboxes at every table and a red-white-and-chrome color scheme. The waitstaff are decently friendly and competent. The menu, which includes a fun "In the '50s..." list of ZOMG EVERYTHING WAS SO CHEAP shockers, is huge and very unhealthy. I greatly dislike the processed taste of the creamy soups, but the sandwiches, omelets and burgers are all tasty and beyond filling. Avoid the chicken tenders -- a friend ate them once and they were inedibly salty. The same friend pronounced the coleslaw "meh" (I assure you, he's a connoisseur -- I myself don't touch the stuff). No one I've ever been there with has ever sampled the desserts. If you choose to assuage your nagging conscience with the salad bar, you'll probably be a lot more disappointed than if you'd just gone for the Denver omelet... mmm. Overall, it's the kind of food that hits the spot when you wake up late on a weekend day and realize you are starving. I'd probably have given it 4 stars, but the coffee kinda sucks. read more

Solid breakfast here. It's not the place to go if you're looking for a creative food experience. That's not what Gus's diner is about. If you're looking for well executed diner food, this is your stop. Fast and efficient service and your food goes from order to table within 10 minutes, no matter how busy they are. Some reviews talk about the lack of service but that has been untrue in my experience. The server staff move quickly and don't hang out to chat, but that is a result of how great and busy this place is. Best choice for breakfast in Sun Prairie. read more

Maybe I should give five stars, these guys are pretty good! I have brought clients there a number of times and have been satisfied with the food and service. I can't say anything bad about the restaurant. read more

I held my rehearsal dinner at Gus's Diner when I got married. It was well worth it for the amazing food and fantastic service. I've enjoyed everything I've eaten here especially the French fries. I would highly suggest that people try the burgers which are favorable and filling or the breakfast skillets (my favorite is the Southwest Skillet). read more

I feel this place has gone down hill since it was the Five and Diner. I am not sure what happened and why it closed but that was sad. I was happy when they reopened but after several attempts to give them a fair shot they have truly disappointed! At one point we were the only people in there and we waited 20 minutes and not one person came over to help us, my husband got up and asked for drinks we should have just left at that point. Then when we got our salad, and both of them had almost all rotten lettuce, we got a "free dessert" for that and that was just as bad! We have had a good breakfast there, but that's about it, and the service is mostly miss. We swore it off the last time we were there, and this one we won't give another try. read more

The food was mediocre at best. The prime steak was two-thirds fat & gristle. The two mini burgers said beef on the menu and were breakfast sausage patties. I spent $41 and took most of it home to my dogs. Then I had to take the kids through McDonald's drive-thru! When asked how the food was, I responded it was disappointing and the owner got a bad attitude. He took $5.50 off of the bill (it was $41 after the discount). That didn't even cover the $6.48 th ey charged for 3 sodas. I would NOT recommend this establishment. Blah! Lisa G. read more

I just want to start by saying that every person below who didn't give gus's 4 or 5 stars must not know what DINER food is, because that's exactly what this place serves. They aren't Monty's so if that's what you want, go three blocks to Market Street, or better yet, back to Madison where you probably belong. Gus does have "healthier" alternatives, but what's the point? If you're going to a diner, and expecting diner food, then gus's is great for it because they deliver it well every time I go in. It is a go too place for breakfast or any other meal for that matter. They do have a ton of options which can be a little overwhelming, but my advice is stick to what you know will be good at this type of restaurant, although I've yet to order anything bad from here either. All I'm saying is don't expect gus's to be a steakhouse, or fine dining restaurant and then give it one star. It's a diner, and a really good, consistant one at that. read more

Two undercooked cheeseburgers, two pops and a bill for $27. .. after our waitress forgot we were there and people seated after us got waited on before us. We should have just left. Won't be back. read more

Gus's is a fifties-themed diner, so ambience is what it is--get over it. I've been here for breakfast a few times, and I'm happy to report that the fare is just fine. The service is friendly and attentive. I can't remember the last time (if there ever was one) that I was blown away by breakfast food, so what more can you ask for? read more

Love this place. The food could be a notch better--for instance, not using those crappy, over-breaded, packaged, frozen cheese curds--but the burgers are outstanding and the breakfast menu is solid. A few things could use a touch more flavor, but overall, better than most places. read more

We'd been wanting to check this place out because every time we passed it the parking lot was full. The night we stopped by was no exception, it was a packed house. It's a cool 1950's-themed greasy spoon complete with jukebox. I went for the special, the Friday Night Fish Fry, but it was pretty lackluster and I wouldn't order it again. The milkshake was pretty good. It seems like the kind of place you go for the experience and not so much the actual food. For my money, I'd rather go to Monty's Blue Plate in Madison. It's very similar, but the food is better. read more

Cute little diner with a 50s vibe and super friendly staff! Gus even came by to say hi to our toddler. The food was reasonably priced and my kid loved the French toast especially. Would definitely stop by again! read more

THIS IS NOT A FANCY HIGH END RESTAURANT IT IS A DINER!! With that being said I gave it 5 stars because it is everything it advertises. no more no less. Greasy spoon hearty filling food with crappy 50's deco. LOVE IT! couldn't get any cheesier. All that matters is this. The place is spotless the waitstaff are career girls for the most part(actual wait staff who have handled food before) and the food is plentiful and tasty. If you want anything more go to Pig in a blanket anything less go to any food fight restaurant in Dane county. read more

Good food, fast friendly service. Would definitely come back. Pies are to die for! Good old fashioned home cookin!

The salad was good , the hamburger was caked in bleu cheese to an inedible fault. It's a no for me..... a big no. :(

Finally went for lunch yesterday and what a great place! Diner food with a diner feel! Ricky was our server and was very friendly and efficient. Will be going back soon enough! read more

One of our family's favorite spots. Great service, Best breakfast in the area with incredible pancakes.

Good as advertised American fare. Service was prompt. Prices were surprisingly inexpensive. Atmosphere 50s diner. Couple of quirks: jukeboxes at the table should be free and working. If it's not working than get rid of it, takes up unnecessary space. Free wi-fi sign on door. There is no free wi-fi, that's irritating. read more