Hubby had the breakfast smash burger and potatoes with a never ending refill of Coca-Cola. He LOVED…read moreit all! The waitress was on the spot with refills and the staff was busy but not harried. My salad was sub par. Spring greens and spinach plopped from a bag with a small smattering of peas and maybe one cut up piece of asparagus and some tiny chunks of a good goat cheese topped with too much crunchy quiñoa and a dressing that was overwhelmingly vinegary. The freshly brewed coffee was nothing special but did keep flowing nicely. The gift shop had so much to browse through. Prices from a couple dollars to $100+ and staff that is helpful but not in your face or pushy in any way I could've asked for a different dressing but again thr salad itself was only ok for the ~$13 price tag

We were looking for something new to try and found Coopers Uptown using Yelp. The inside has a cafe…read morecounter, an order counter, some seating, and a small shop with different items in it. I didn't look around much, we went out to sit on the patio. We ordered the lemonade and blueberry lavender lemonade. Both were really refreshing and I really liked the blueberry flavor in mine. We had the turkey club and the smash burger for our lunches. The turkey club was big, plenty of food for one person. The flavors melded together and when paired with a fruit cup it was amazing. The smash burger was well seasoned, cooked well, and picture perfect. Seriously, usually when you get these things you get sad, wilty lettuce and a small slice of tomato. Not here, the lettuce was vibrant and you could see and taste the tomato. The server we had was super attentive, the food was out surprisingly quickly, and the ambience was perfect for a Sunday afternoon lunch. The price was my favorite part, totally affordable for anyone. Two meals and two drinks less than $40 is a win for me. All in, a solid stop and we will be back. The only reason I didn't give them a fifth star is because even though they have a great selection of items, I didn't see a ton that I personally wanted. They didn't do anything wrong at all.

Stopped in this super cute store around 12:15pm after visiting the Kenosha Farmer's Market. It was…read moreabsolutely adorable and such great items. We were the only ones in the store which was super nice as we didn't need to worry about trying to look at everything while trying to move out of the way for other people. There's so much to look at that I could have spent at least an hour in here covering every square inch of the place looking at all the wonderful goodies like candles, signs, cards, apparel, lotions, etc. Although, I wanted many items from here, I kept my purchase to a reasonable limit. I treated myself to the exclusively To and From Gift Shop perfume oil roller. It smells SO GOOD. Honestly, I wish I would have bought 2 as I'm from out of town (6 hours away!). The owner was kind and engaged in conversation with us. Awesome store. Highly recommend stopping in if you're in the area.

Once again, I had a great experience visiting To & From Gift Shop…read more I love stopping in see what what's new. This adorable storefront shop has so many fantastic things. From cute and whimsical to fun and naughty, there is always something for everyone. The have mostly new, but they also have a few vintage items too. The look and feel of the shop is the best. I don't know where to look first. I usually make a few trips around to make sure I don't miss anything. There are just soooo many things to see. If I am looking for a gift for someone - anyone, I shop here. They have men's, women's, children, baby, home decor, accessories, coffee & tea items, greeting cards, gift wrap and the list goes on. The staff that I meet on each visit could not be any nicer. On my last visit, I decided to go back the next day to get something I was still thinking about and the guy remembered me. I like that. I always feel welcomed and appreciated.

Cute place, turnover of gifts to keep it fresh. A little pricey but unique items so it is worth the…read moretrip. It does not have an overwhelming amount of stock of items but that is okay. It what makes it unique. Enjoyed the experience.

I love Authentique! It is such an elegant yet warm boutique filled with a wide array of lovely…read moregifts. Everything is on display beautifully but still easily accessible. The young man and woman that were there, we super friendly and helpful. They were so personable and took time to explain the background of many items. I especially appreciated the vast array of Kenosha or Wisconsin specific items since I grew up in Kenosha but live out of town. This is the perfect shop for a special gift. I also bought something for myself. I will certainly keep Authentique in mind for any gift giving occasion or if I want something cute for my home!

I was not expecting to find a children's store in the middle of Kenosha. This is a lovely store and…read moreit is really quite large. They have a lot of nice brands here; I saw some stuff by Mayoral, Quincy Mae, Rylee and Cru, and others. They had a nice selection of stuff for both genders--a nice change since I have found (and my friends with sons have confirmed) it can be difficult to find as much for boys as for girls. In addition to the clothes, there were lots of toys and accessories. I bought some beeswax crayons that my little one was playing with (the store has a little table set up near the cash register for children to color at) and I liked the crayons a lot myself; they were really smooth. Makes me want to take up coloring more often. (Though I guess I'll have the chance with a small child.) The sizes run the childhood gamut--they have infant items all the way up to probably at least age 10. The store features a brand of the month, and a contest associated with it; if you buy an item by the brand of the month you are entered into a contest. Clever incentive. There isn't a dedicated parking lot, but the downtown (?) Kenosha area has plenty of street parking.

I missed the fall event but stopped in today. I bought my granddaughter the cutest outfit.read more

Located on the Wisc- Illinois boarder this definitely qualifies as a tourist trap... but a pretty…read moregood one! Of course when you come to Wisconsin you are going to want to find some cheese. Why wouldn't you pick a place that is shaped like a castle? This place does a great job of having it all... above and beyond cheese! A restaurant/bar, a snack counter, ice cream, candy, bakery, liquor section, tee shirts and all types of local foods from other Wisconsin business. And FREE SAMPLES! I've been here many times because it's a great place to pull over and take a break and shop for some cool foods while on my way home from a trip to Illinois or other places south of me. Pro tip: find the bakery products in the frozen section from the Elegant Farmer, everything they make is great.

Wow - Mars Cheese Castle's Irish Reuben is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had!…read more I've been coming to Mars Cheese Castle for years, and it never disappoints. But yesterday was the first time I ever ordered the Irish Reuben. My wife and I were trying to decide what to have, when Louis (our favorite bartender) gave us the details on the Irish Reuben. This is not a traditional Reuben (there is no Sauerkraut or Thousand Island Dressing). The Corned Beef is baked in brown sugar consommé, Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, and Guinness Stout. It is served with Guinness Braised Cabbage, Caramelized Onions, and Swiss Cheese. It is incredible. This is on my Mt. Rushmore of sandwiches. It is that good. It is a seasonal sandwich that is only available around St. Paddy's Day...so get it while you can. Thanks Louis!

Wonderful small, independent bookstore. Great selection of newer titles. Staff is always super…read morekind and helpful. I've only had one issue finding a book that I was looking for and they were helpful in ordering a copy for me. The bookstore also hosts and organizes lots of community events and author talks which have been great.

Great bookstore and got all the help I needed! It looks small on the outside but when you walk in,…read moreyou're in book heaven! Quite the selection for kids and adults! I got to talk with Sam on what genres I want to explore and she recommended some great books! It's a wonderful place and look forward to going back!

If I could give them 0 stars I would. I had only heard good things about DeBerge's, but after my…read moreexperience I will never recommend them to anyone. I brought my Giannis Antetokounmpo signed jersey and photo to be framed as a Christmas present. Instead of admitting this is not their speciality or area of expertise they performed the framing and ruined these pieces. The most disappointing part of this experience is that they ruined the signed photo. This signed photo, which is valued at $100+, was glued to a piece of mat board in Hobby Lobby quality work and was mounted touching the glass. This caused the film of the picture of wear off and distort the image leaving it worthless and unable to be reframed or used. I would expect that a professional framing company would have the know how of how to properly protect a signed picture. The jersey was also done in a quick, sloppy manner. In less than one year, the jersey had wrinkled and was coming loose from the mat board to which it was attached. After less than a year of looking at what was supposed to be an amazing sports collector piece we had to have the jersey reframed, losing out on the money spent at DeBerge's to frame originally ($400), as well as a treasured photo. In conclusion, I will never recommend this framing establishment to anyone. This all could have been prevented with a little honesty upfront from DeBerge's.

LOVE Deberge's! I've had a few things framed here. The owners are so helpful and artistic. Barb…read morealways recommends/creates the best frame. Also they have awesome scarves. I think I have 2 or 3 scarves from them that are so cute and classy. I also got a bracelet and necklace form there. They have jewelry and accessories that you won't find anywhere else. So unique and artistic. If you're in Kenosha, stop in to Deberge's... I always do!

This is an entire converted schoolhouse full of antiques and it is insane. We wandered around for…read morehours and you can easily spend the whole afternoon just poking around. Would definitely recommend checking out.

Fantastic little antique mall with sprawling rooms of gems…read more I almost always walk out with something and the prices are pretty good. The staff is very friendly and easy to work with. The dealer variety is pretty broad and the offerings cover most typical antique mall categories. I visit everytime I'm near Kenosha!

This is one of my favorite museums in southeastern Wisconsin. Right in Lake Michigan with ample…read moreparking. Donations welcomed a beautiful gift shop with so much to explore. So many beautiful artifacts in history layout.

This is a great free museum! Drove out to Kenosha for the day and was pleasantly surprised by the…read morepublic museum. It's free so I wasn't expecting much, but it was very nice. I really enjoyed the lay out. It was the perfect size. My kiddo really enjoyed the animals upstairs and the Dino skeleton. Kenosha is so lucky to have free museums. Definitely worth a visit! The civil war museum is in the same lot. We stopped there too but the woman at the front said it was a lot of reading and didn't really recommend it for my 6 year old.

As a winter storm brews and I'm pulling out my parka, flashes of places like Kenosha Harbor Market…read moresooth my cabin fever. How I miss thee. I'm remembering the breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, the landscaping, the shops, and the occasional wisps of bbq in the air. I will often buy raw honey, a handmade bouquet, bread, veggies, soap, candles, and much more from here. Of course I'll eat my way through the market, they have some good grub. Love the museums and walking along the lake, wishing that I brought my salmon gear with me in hopes to catch the big one. A day spent here is always refreshing. I can't wait until the grass is once again green and the air doesn't contain teeth-chattering wind chills so that I can pay a visit once more.

This market is a great size and has a little bit of everything: gifts/goods, flowers, produce, food…read morevendors and prepared edibles to take home. Love the wide array of vendors and everyone we interacted with was super friendly. We went on a beautiful sunny morning and it was a lovely stroll near the water.