The SweetSpot Cafe

I thought bread for a sub was too soft and doughy. Asked for mayonnaise and really didn't see much…read more Won't go back.

Nice quiet and quaint lunch spot. The pastrami sandwich hit the spot and then some and the service…read morewas warm and friendly. Going to definitely add it to the work lunch rotation.

Best food around!!!!!

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Jersey Mike's Subs

3.0(28 reviews)

0.9 mi

Jersey Mike's gets sandwiches! They emulate the Grinder sandwiches found in North East…read more They start with a fresh yet crunchy roll and then slice the type of meat you ordered. The meat is sliced fresh for every sandwich! It's delicious!! But a little expensive. Though worth the price. I always get the Italian and love the sheer volume of meat. My thoughts are these are among the best I've had. They're 4-Star good.

They don't want to serve you I guess. Walked in. One girl said hello. Went in the back room…read more Other girl just kept cutting meat. No one else in the restaurant. Stood there for 5 minutes. Then left. Plenty of options. I guess this won't be one for me from now on.

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SteveO's Flip Flops & Tank Tops

5.0(1 review)

0.1 mi

Ever since I graduated from UW Whitewater this is the bar that I like to come to because SteveO is…read morethe friendliest bartender out of all the bartenders in WhiteWater. The food is great and so are his drinks. If you're looking for a relaxing time and great drinks, then come to SteveOs!

From the owner: A local establishment that has a Smart, Casual, Relaxing atmosphere…read more "Drop In and Unwind...Feel at Home"! We serve the best Burger in Town!

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GR's Sandwich Shoppe

4.1(101 reviews)

16.5 mi

Stopped in for a quick meal after picking up the grand kids from school on the way to soccer…read more Friendly young lady at counter took our orders and brought our food promptly. Clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. Reasonably priced kids meals that were more like adult meals. Their grilled cheese and chicken fingers included a side, a soda and a scoop of ice cream; so great place to take kids. My grandson gave the chicken fingers a 5 of 5; and he's a chicken fingers expert. My other grandson enjoyed his grilled cheese and my wife thought her hot honey chicken panini was ok. It was made with a bun instead of bread which was a little to dry. I ordered the monster burger without reading the description. I was stunned when I saw it was a burger, bacon, lettuce, onion and tomato between TWO grilled cheese sandwiches. It was delicious, but very filling, oof! Would definitely go back as I'd like to try some of their other sandwiches. Kids meals and monster burger 5. Chicken sandwich 3. Had to give it a 5 overall because we were so pleasantly surprised.

Updating my very old review as I think they no longer use fresh turkey and unfortunately now it's…read morejust basic and not worth the trip.

Dining room and front counter

Monster burger wrapped by two grilled cheese and onion rings.

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Dining room

Arby's

4.0(1 review)

1.4 mi

At there today. Wife enjoys the ham and Swiss sandwich while i had the cordon blue with ham and…read morechicken. I also enjoy their crinkle fries. They have a new staff working here the last month or so. Inside was clean. No mess by work stations. They offer specials on their apps.

Cheese Box

4.6(107 reviews)

23.3 mi

The store is a hole in the wall, which can be a great sign of being a local spot and not touristy…read more The guy at the counter was very friendly, but the prices are way too high. I tried the samples but nothing was worth the prices they were charging. I didn't buy anything but if you're looking to try different flavored cheeses, you'd probably find a good one here.

We stopped in yesterday while in Lake Geneva. I saw it pop up on yelp and then we happened to drive…read moreby. I had to stop! There's ample parking right in front, so easy to pop on in real quick. The inside isn't very big, but they really pack in lots of stuff in there. The staff is so nice! They of course have a ton of assorted cheeses. I opted for cheese curds from one of the refrigerated areas. They also have an assortment of beers. Also as you check out, they have some samples on the counter for you!

Salted Caramel Cookies.....so good!

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Outside

Jimmy John's

2.8(8 reviews)

0.9 mi

Absolute worst experience I've ever had with Jimmy John's here in whitewater!!! ALL of my order…read morewent in the trash! Everything was old and rock hard. All the bread was rock hard, even the damn tortilla on the wrap disentegrated when you tried to pick it up! They put sauces on when they weren't supposed to and it took 1hr 30min to deliver when it's literally 3miles away!! Might as well have thrown the $60 in the trash and just asked the delivery boy to kick me in the junk. Whitewater is truly pathetic now.

You might get lucky and be served by a polite employee, but don't count on it. If you ask for your…read moresandwich to be personalized you might hear "we will not do that."

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Yummy

Burt's Deli

4.7(299 reviews)

56.0 mi

Love this Deli ! The sandwiches and salads potato are delicious . Lots of great tasting pickles !…read moreThe servers are so friendly . The owner likes to have good humor. A lot of people get take out ! There are a few booths to sit in. There are cookies and chips options. The bread is fresh! The corned beef is the best ever. My daughter liked her liverwurst sandwich. I would try it . It's only open until 2:00PM opens at 9:00AM so it's hard to get there on work days ! So summer or break it is !

Delicious deli. Love it every time we come in. Today I went with liverwurst and potato salad…read more The service is prompt and helpful The ambiance is casual deli with a handful of tables.

The Rachel - A Reuben with turkey.

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The Frosty Moose

4.6(60 reviews)

20.1 mi

I didn't actually go inside since I had my dog, so the boy went inside to order. The ice cream is…read moresolid and delicious. There's a decent outdoor space for you to eat your fill. Better price and portion than what you would get in Lake Geneva for the same size order.

This place sells icecream among other food like hotdogs and sandwiches. It also sells snacks and…read moretoys and souvenirs and other random convenience store things. There was a long line for icecream. They have lots of flavors but the icecream itself was like any other icecream

Lots of allergy friendly options and kids sundaes

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Blueberry crumb bar. Yummy!

BaristaCats Café

4.4(5 reviews)

0.1 mi

Super cute little cafe with tons of furry friends to keep you company. We had an appointment for…read more11am - they are hour long appointments which I think is the perfect timeframe. There were about 10 cats, one got adopted while we were there! They have a small selection of beverages in addition to coffee, as well as a handful of baked goods. I love this concept. If you're a cat person, you'll love it too!

If you go to Japan, you will be hard pressed to find a cat cafe that will admit you without a…read morereservation days or weeks in advance; redeeming disappointed travelers from that nation is the BaristaCats Café in rural Wisconsin! Twelve cats await you, many very friendly, and you can sit with them, pet them, play with them, and give them cat treats. Also a nice collection of cat related gifts, and coffee. Highly recommend if you love cats!

Very cute cat

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Georgette M.

15 years ago

The SweetSpot is my favorite place to go in Whitewater. I have lived here a long time and just discovered the SweetSpot about a year ago. Maybe you guys shoudl advertise better but you sure are the best kept secret in town! I love the lattes, blended drinks, and sweet treats. The prices are very competitive (I think) to the other cafes in the area. I guess I don't think $3.50 is too much for a flavored latte (especially when it's so well made). And the food seems really reasonable to me too. I like the paninis a lot. It reminds me of Panera and it's definitely cheaper than them! The Chicken Artichoke Panini is my favorite. The cupcakes are also awesome. And I just found out they do birthday cakes. I can't wait until my birthday because I am totally ordering one! The decorator is so good and her stuff is super cute!! The service has always been good in my opinion. The staff is helpful and friendly and they say hello when you walk in (which I love!). It is really, really busy sometimes but the staff is still friendly and fast. I guess if I had to come up with a complaint it would be that they are not open later. I like to study late. But the new hours until 7:00pm are nice. And they're open later than other places on Sunday which is nice. I take my family here when they are in town and really like it alot. Highly recommended! read more

Hilary E.

11 years ago

I ordered my wedding cake and cupcakes from The SweetSpot Bakehouse. They were beyond my wildest dreams. Karen and Lacey are wonderful people who take their work very seriously. All I heard from my guests were how beautiful the wedding was, and how spectacular the cupcakes were. We were still eating cake for days after and I never wanted it to end. We are so happy to have gone with this Bakehouse. I will (and have) recommend this to all of my friends looking for a fabulously done cake or cupcakes. They are professional and easy to work with, and strive to make your day the best it can be. read more

Noah K.

10 years ago

by far the best coffee shop I have ever been to. All the big flavors and choices of a chain with none of the crowding. this little gem offers almost any variety of coffee you can think of and has an in house bakery to boot. if your craving good coffee and/or something sweet this is the place to go. I still drive 40 mins out of my way to stop here 10/10 would recommend read more

Haley E.

13 years ago

The Sweet Spot is the perfect small town cafe. It has such an inviting atmosphere that you feel right at home. The coffee isn't overpriced and they have everything from baked goods to meals to amazing decorative cakes! I go here just to study or to meet with people. I definitely recommend going here. read more

Alexa S.

13 years ago

The Sweet Spot is amazing cafe! The atmosphere and food are great. It could be a great study spot for students if it was open later during the week. Other than that, absolutely wonderful business! read more

Zachariah W.

10 years ago

Great coffee, donuts and scones. My fiancé and I stop in every Sunday morning before church. We absolutely love their donuts and I am a huge fan of their coffee! read more

Elizabeth G.

10 years ago

This place is a hidden gem. The food is good, and the service is efficient and friendly. It makes you want to come back again and again

Ass P.

9 years ago

The best place in Whitewater to eat. I would suggest getting the cupcake shake. It's amazingly diabetustastick.

James N.

11 years ago

Great local cafe. I have really liked their coffees, baked goods and sandwiches for years. Go Warhawks.

Dylan S.

3 years ago

They have the best food. They have the best service you can talk and you it is.not loud.

Issac L.

7 years ago

I love this place. Great coffee and cool staff! Keep up the good work.

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