Such a hidden gem in downtown Stoughton! Right off Main Street in a charming space, this cafe…read moreoffers rustic comfort in a cozy living room setting. A refreshing option if you want something besides diner food. Counter service with friendly staff. Great coffee and Matcha (premium quality tea whisked by hand)! Avocado toast was good but lacked some flavor but the crusty sourdough bread made up for it. The breakfast burrito was excellent. Highly recommend it for a healthy breakfast/lunch!

Quaint coffee shoppe with friendly smiles and great coffee! It's a hopping place on the weekends…read moreand lots of laptop workers (if you can handle the buzz (lots of chats)!

Service was decent, wait was reasonable considering how busy they were. Pies looked amazing but I…read moredidn't try any. It was nice to have so many options and either lunch or dinner. Chili was sweet for my dad and I, but my mom liked it. My so liked his taco omelet and hashbrowns.

A very fine breakfast place in the town of Stoughton. It almost feels like you're at home enjoying…read morea meal. The menu is a little overwhelming to look at with first glance but everything looks very tasty. Service is quick and friendly. The price points are very fair for breakfast and compete with this national chains.

Stopped in for breakfast this morning and there was not a seat in the place! Out server, Kim, saw…read moreus and immediately came over to tell us of a table she knew was getting ready to leave! As soon as they paid she came back to let us know and said she had been watching for us!! One of their specials was a gingerbread waffle. I was not sure if I'd like it but gave it a try- I added cinnamon apples (not in the description but I am not a syrup fan so I thought it sounded good. Boy was I right!! I am from out of town so I'll be immediately be trying to replicate it! SO delicious!

Wonderful Wisconsin small town diner. Staff is always friendly, prices are reasonable and food is…read moreamazing. Their vegetable beef soup is delicious. Make no mistake this is a made from scratch restaurant.

Ok. So I've lived here for 10 years and every single Saturday I take my sons out for breakfast. And…read morewe have tried almost all of them in Dane County. And this was recommended early on. And it's close to our house. And I drove past it for years. To Koffee Kup. To Pancake Cafe. To Luke's. All great. I didn't go here because in the boys' words it "looked sus". And it does. It looks like a divey bar on the outside. And unsurprisingly it is on the inside too. But What it IS is amazing food wise. Everyone talks about the French toast. Having never had RumChata in a cocktail I can't comment but that toast is OFF THE CHARTS. But so is the biscuits and gravy. A ton of meat. Service is strained but lovely. And when you see what that cook is working with you're even more impressed. A 6'X4' cooking station and you make this? Wow. My only complaint is the bacon. Not great. Not actually good. Worth a drive to Wittenberg to buy cases of odd cut Nueskes and this place is almost James Beard Award worthy. Appearances are deceiving. Do it!

Went for their breakfast on word of mouth. Not a really big place but we got a place at the bar…read more Bloody Mary & chaser , great flavor . Had the eggs Benedict with crabcakes and steak and it was some of the best hollandaise sauce that I've ever had. The bartenders were top notch and there was never a wait for anything. The decor is squirrels of course , the foot rest a little stumps and the people were friendly. A great place for breakfast.

Visiting Stoughton, someone suggested Deaks for lunch. It was a Monday, a little before noon, when…read morewe arrived. We parked in the lot and were a little confused about where the entrance was. There really isn't a clear "front" door -- you enter through what looks like the back, next to a fenced-off area for the air conditioner. Inside, it feels like a typical pub, with a large bar area, video poker games (not a fan), and several different seating areas. Since it was a nice day, we chose a spot outside (we were the only ones there). We were greeted right away by our server, who brought waters and drinks. The menu has a good selection of items. We ordered the Cowboy Burger (on Texas Toast) and a Steak Quesadilla. It didn't take long for the food to arrive, and everything was hot, flavorful, and served in generous portions. The burger was cooked to a perfect medium. The homemade potato chips were very good and served warm. The tortilla chips were also warm -- a nice touch. The quesadilla had a good amount of filling with the steak, though a few pieces were a little tough or gristly. Overall, it was a satisfying meal, and we had enough leftovers to take home. Overall, a solid lunch spot. Excellent service the entire time (thanks, Colleen). I'd be happy to stop in again.

We came here as a group twice during our visit to the area. Once for dinner and once for lunch the…read morenext day. There were five us during each visit. Both times we were seated right away and by coincidence at the same table. The service was great on both visits. Nancy, who took care of us for the dinner visit was very helpful and attentive. We each ordered different things of which I have added some pictures. We also had appetizers before dinner. I have added some of those pictures as well, a few after we had dug in. I ordered the 10 inch thin crust pizza with pepperoni and sausage for dinner and the Cowboy burger for lunch the next day. There were no complaints from any of us and we enjoyed everything during both visits. The pizza is a think crust which is not what I prefer but it hit the spot and I had a few slices leftover for the hotel. I thought the Cowboy burger was very delicious. The Buffalo chicken dip appetizer was also very tasty. This is a place we would return to again if in the area. They also have slot machines where you can try your luck.

Came here for easter brunch! We all went for the buffet option. It was great! Food was delicious…read moreand everyone enjoyed it. The baked cod and steak was my favorite. We all also enjoyed the desserts. I would love to come back for their dinner/buffet options again. Highly recommend. Our waitress was super friendly as well.

I don't like giving 5 stars but this place deserves to better than a 3 star rating. They are so…read moreawesome! Even for big parties-- they welcome and take care of you properly. Love the outdoor eating area directly on the lake with plenty of watercraft parking. Inside is super Wisco tavern vibes with a pool table and separate seating on the other side for more of an intimate dining experience. Food is served hot & fresh, with lots of ranch. Only problem was the rare steak came medium well, but we had 11 people in our party and I'm sure they did their best to get everything out at the same time. It was unfortunately they left the steak on the grill too long for the dude that was paying.

Came here for the bridge day between my mom and I's birthday with our spouses and my siblings. Cool…read moreplace with industrial modern. But we weren't a fan of the double-eyed artwork. Made me feel dizzy everywhere I looked. We love the large cheese curds here! And we had the sweet potato tots, which were amazing! I really enjoyed the new food menu. We all loved our dishes. Drink menu is.... Ehhh. Especially the Too Buku martini. It was supposed to have green chiles and cilantro. But all I tasted was sweet, pretty tasteless lychee. Restaurant was pretty slow, only 2 other couples in the entire place. But server wasn't around very much until the check came.

Worst chicken strips I've ever had. Chicken strips tasted like they were coated in pure garlic…read more Neither of my parents or my husband could even eat more than one bite. Fries were soggy as well. The cheese curds were good but that's the only thing we liked

Favorite sandwich place! The inside is eclectic and the owner is super sweet and inviting. I order…read morethe TAB every time..turkey, bacon, and apples ! The stone ground bread is hearty and comforting. I would only say the service is a bit on the slower end taking awhile to make a few sandwiches/wraps. However, a great spot always!

Lots of options including vegetarian and gluten free! I got the mini (4") MSK cheesesteak and added…read morespinach and tomato. I also got a bowl of the chicken tortilla soup. My sister had a bowl of the creamy asparagus soup and the TAB (turkey, apple, and bacon) on GF bread. She got it the recommended way with banana peppers, onions, and spinach. The combination of sweet, savory, and tangy really made this sandwich!! The creamy broth on the asparagus soup was so delicious. The chicken tortilla soup was also really good with a slight kick and huge chunks of chicken. I do wish it was a little less thick (or condensed), but just my preference. Their cheesesteak came with marinara on the side. First time I had one with marinara, but it had great flavor. The steak was juicy and good, but a slightly smaller portion than I expected. I did only get the mini size though. The veggies were sliced extremely thin and it was toasted before the spinach and tomato were added! Service was excellent- extremely kind and very helpful! The inside was gorgeous with the brick, wainscoting, tin ceilings, and local art!! Definitely recommend this quaint little gem in downtown Stoughton.

Water street tavern is a favorite spot in Stoughton now! Supper club vibe with great food and great…read morecocktails. Friendly staff and river front dining area is outstanding.

What a great spot - I hadn't realized that they were waterfront dining and I'm so glad we decided…read moreto check this place out. It's an utter shame how terrible Dane County is about making lake/water space accessible to the public (one thing Chicago does way better than Wisconisn, unfortunately), but Water Street Tavern totally gives me the waterfront dining fix. It's along the river, not the lake, which gives it a bit more of an intimate feel to it. Their outdoor space is absolutely beautiful and I highly recommend checking it out. We came here for our monthly fish fry, never having been here before. We came around 5:30p on a Friday and were told no indoor tables until about 8pm. It was a tad chilly out but we opted for the immediate outdoor table. There is a fireplace out there, but it's more aesthetic than anything, it provided no heat our way but we were find with sweaters. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and super fun to chat with. I wish they had your basic cod on the fish fry menu - and I was surprised they didn't - but I opted for the walleye instead. It's one very large piece but it was pretty good! Crunhcier breading but not excessive. I enjoyed the house old fashioned. I wish they had supper club boozy ice cream dessert drinks, but they don't so I opted for a cocktail as dessert instead. My dining mates got the cheesecake and ate the whole thing. We left around 7:15pm and it was empty inside, not sure what happened there, but either way I'm glad we ended up outside and I will definitely be back here more often now that I've discovered this wonderful place!

We drove to Rockford from Madison to eat here specifically and tagged on going to the Anderson…read moregardens. We were not disappointed! Fantastic food and service! The place is really adorable too. We just happened to swing by here once after a flight delay and they were booked, so we knew it must be good. If you're up for some excellent Scandinavian fusion cooking with some adorable ambiance you found your place! Just be sure to have a reservation on the weekend. This was absolutely worth the wait and the drive!

I tell you what, Rockford, Il is a pretty quiet town. I posit it is so quiet because all of the…read morelife is situated in a rustic, vibrant, warm cafe serving up fresh brunch behind incredible hospitality. The energy inside norwegian is contagious. Everyone is your friend. The service is warm, not stuffy. The food is exactly what you want: hearty, but not heavy, flavorful and still fresh. An absolute gem in a small town. A place that acts as a glue for a community. A space for people to come together share life along an excellent, farm to table meal. Every small town needs their norwegian!