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    Late's

    4.2 (111 reviews)
    InexpensiveDiners, American
    Closed 5:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    LATE'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Menu as of 4/21/2025
    Jeff B.

    I've been visiting Late's for many decades. It's the classic family-run American diner. My Dad and I stopped in today for a perch lunch plate; it was just as I remembered. Nostalgic.

    Double burger with bacon

    Went during lunch on a Friday. Ordered 4 things. One malt, an order of onion rings, an order of cheese curds and a double bacon burger. The malt was good. The nothings were good and the curds were good. The only things were that the portions for the price were small on the rings and curds. The malt was a good price no complaints there. The burger I ordered I said the works with bacon and when I got it, it had no bacon and no works. Sent it back for the bacon at least. The bun style did not really complement the beef patty cause it didn't hold the burger together at all. Might not be back unless I get a malt only.

    Jeff J.

    I like the name. I like the people that work there. I like the people that eat there. I like the food. I like the location. I like the menu. It's clean with ample parking. And I LOVE the MALTS!

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    Family oriented diner. Best cheese curds we had in Wisconsin. Definitely would go back

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    2 years ago

    Delicious burgers. Very friendly staff. Just turn the AC up -quite chilly. Can't wait to return.

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    2 years ago

    warning: they don't take credit cards. But food is always fast, delicious and reasonably priced! We love to order delivery from here

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    2 years ago

    Fabulous food, great service and a fun place! So glad we found it! We would go back anytime .

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    2 years ago

    Nice burger joint with great service! Also they have a large variety of malts and shakes.

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    3 years ago

    Always great food. Definitely a local favorite with family from out of town making Lates a "must visit" restaurant.

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    If the burger to bun ratio was more even it was be great! But, very disappointed in this Hope it changes then we'll return to check it out.

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    The perch sandwich is fried goodnesses. Sit at the counter and get a little step back in time where the service matters!

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    Great breakfast, friendly staff. Just the kind of small town diner that knows how to make good home cooking. Loved every bite!

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    Green Street Food & Spirits

    Green Street Food & Spirits

    4.0(29 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    I cannot say enough good about Green Street Food & Spirits in Manitowoc. It was packed when we got…read morethere at 4 pm for a Valentines Day dinner but we had reservations and were seated immediately on arrival. The bar, the wait staff and the food are always first-rate. We generally go on Saturday and have the prime rib which is a good as any we've had anywhere and the prices are very reasonable.

    My husband I drive past this place nearly everyday and always say "we should try that place"…read more We'll tonight was the night. We arrived around 4:30 and the place was already busy. We were able to find a table right away. Our server was friendly and attentive. Upon reviewing the specials and menu, I decided on the shrimp basket. The dinner comes with choice of soup or salad, and choice of potato. I chose the clam chowder and fries. My clam chowder came out fairly quick, and I was disappointed. It was wayered down and flavorless. I added some salt, pepper and a couple toasted bread chunks and it made it a little better. A short time later my shrimp plate came out, the breading on the shrimp was crispy and seasoned well. The fries were hot and crispy. The shrimp dinner was the redeeming grace from the disappointment of the clam chowder. The dining room is small, and dimly lit, with the tables close together. Overall it was a good experience, and another trip may be a possibility in the future.

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    The Fat Seagull

    The Fat Seagull

    4.2(73 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    A last minute trip to Manitowoc around dinner time had me needing to pick up something before…read moreheading back home. The Fat Seagull ended up being my choice because of interesting sounding items on the menu. The to go order consisted of a perch sandwich, a double cheeseburger, mozzarella sticks, and taco egg rolls. The mozzarella sticks are the same kind you can get from Arby's or the hot deli area of Walmart. Yes they are mozzarella sticks and can maybe satisfy a craving if needed, but they're not as good as Italian breaded for wonton wrapped mozzarella sticks. I'm not usually a big fan of charbroiled burgers and I could tell the meat was out of a frozen box of patties, but it was a solid tasting burger. It didn't come with a side, which for the price I assumed was the case ($7.50 as of 2/3/2025). That might be the most I would pay for it, but would consider getting it again. Like the burger, the perch sandwich did not come with a side, so $10 for a single butterfly of perch on a roll was close to my wallet's limit, but that was a tasty piece of fish. I don't find myself in Manitowoc often, but if I did I'd be intrigued by their double perch plate on Fridays given the quality of the the perch in this sandwich. The star of the meal was the taco egg rolls. The size of a typical veggie spring roll and in the same crispy wrapper, these egg rolls come in an order of three or six and I wish I had ordered six instead of three. The taco meat had an amazing kick to it and there was enough cheese inside to be noticeable yet not take away from the meat. I didn't end up using the sour cream or nacho cheese they provided because I wanted to savor the flavor of the egg roll itself, but I appreciate having both options to dip them in.

    For a small town Wisconsin bar you'd think they'd be able to make an old fashioned. Stick to beer…read moreas that was the only beverage they got correct. The place got busy after the local football team arrived but otherwise it was a fairly typical bar scene.

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    Ryan's on York - Curry and Pulled Lamb.

    Ryan's on York

    4.1(194 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    What's up with the reviews? This place was bomb. I was so surprised for a small town…read more We came in here for a work lunch, we started by sharing some of their fries (so hard to choose which ones). I'm a saucy gal, and they do it right. SO MUCH FLAVOR. Then I switched to the San Fran noodles and wow. Same thing. The cook is really great at marrying sauces, toppings, and flavors. They have a talent because I don't think I ate anything I didn't like. Special shout out to their unique fried cheese because what was that? Amazing. Such a great meal. Service was good but I don't even care about that because the food was so fantastic. We were heading back to work so couldn't drink but their beer menu also looked amazing. I'm a sour drinker and seemed to have a couple good options. Highly recommend!

    Food didn't arrive until an hour and a half after ordering!! Party of 2. Ordered a sandwich and a…read moregrain bowl. I'd expect that wait at a busy 4 star Michelin restaurant in New York. This place is advertised as gastropub food, which is intended and designed to be quick food to make. My inclination is that they wanted us to wait there as long as possible to keep ordering more drinks. It took so long I thought the chef had quit mid shift. Food: underwhelming and average. Nothing you couldn't make at home with minimal effort. Tasted greasy. Even if it was good, I couldn't have appreciated it because the wait was SO long I was starving and dizzy from low blood sugar by the time it arrived. Unacceptable. Will not go back and would not recommend. I'd only recommend in the event you're practicing intermittent fasting or on an intense diet.

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    Ryan's on York - Roy Fries + a card game they had for patrons to play

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    Bud Willman's - Double cheeseburger K/P/Fried Onions

    Bud Willman's

    4.4(40 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    We heard the burgers here were outstanding here so we thought we'd give it a try. Bud believes cash…read moreis king which is evident by the sign on the door that says cash only. There was limited seating, but we got a Seay at the counter no problem. They have a pretty decent breakfast menu and a typical lunch menu including several soup choices. I ordered what I came for, a cheeseburger. I watched them make it on the grill. They started out with a handful of fresh ground beef. Then they smashed it nearly paper thin. The patty was thin and big around. They put slices onions and seasonings on it. When they flipped it over, the onions were grilled into the burger. They also pit a slice of cheese and the top of the bun on.. when it was finished the put it on the bottom half of the bun with the condiments. This burger was very good. What put the burger over the top was the fresh baked bun they used. I was told their buns are brought in fresh daily from a Bakery in Two Rivers. This will be on my best burger list.

    We have been wanting to try Bud's since we moved to Manitowoc over a year ago. So glad we did…read more The building is small. There are several tables and breakfast bar seating. We stopped in for lunch, it was busy the tables were full so we sat at the bar. After reviewing the menu, I decided on the cheeseburger boat. It included a cheeseburger and fries. They have an open concept, so you can see the cook, making the deliciousness right there. They use fresh ground beef and the buns are from a local bakery. My burger was cooked perfectly and was delicious! The fries were crispy and golden. We can see why this is a local favorite and will eb hack when a burger craving strikes! FYI-They are cash only so be prepares if you visit.

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    Bud Willman's - Menu July 2024

    Menu July 2024

    Bud Willman's - Grill with burgers and breakfast items.

    Grill with burgers and breakfast items.

    Bud Willman's - Menu page 1, July 2024

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