Great local place that has been around for a very long time and at various locations, and is now on…read moreBrown Street in Rhinelander. Friendly staff serving typical diner fair at reasonable prices. It's not so Dinky any more! The people that are leaving overly bad reviews are MAGA who for whatever reason, believe that the owners do not have the same political views. I think it's actually illegal to defame a person or business that you have never frequented, with the only purpose being to damage them or their business in some way. It's called MALICE. Posting signs on their doors, harassing and intimidated customers is probably also illegal, but hey, I'm not a lawyer or anything.

We finally tried this restaurant for breakfast this morning. They were busy & we waited 10 minutes…read morefor a table. They have a small store like area in the front, that's really cute. The entire place is cozy with a homey feel. Both owners introduced themselves & welcomed us in. Service was excellent. We both had the 'Dinky Special' which includes 2 eggs, choice of potatoes, choices of meat, & choice of toast. Everything was cooked perfectly & delicious. Will be back!!

I grew up in Rhinelander and now live in Chicago area, but we frequently drive up north to visit…read morefamily. When we do we meet up, we gather at the restaurant for breakfast. I love how friendly the staff and atmosphere is even on busy times. My son and I just had breakfast with my niece and her two young daughters yesterday morning during Memorial Day weekend and our service was great! Shout out to our server, Brenda. Our order was served quickly and very tasty. That's one thing that always surprises me is no matter how busy the place is, your food comes out fast. It has become a family tradition to eat breakfast here as a family whenever we visit Rhinelander and we look forward to our next visit!

We stopped at Rhinelander Family Restaurant for lunch on May 29, 2026. My wife and I both ordered…read morethe turkey wrap, but what we received was not what was advertised on the menu. The menu photo clearly shows a wrap made with sliced deli turkey, while ours contained cubed chicken and had been grilled. When my wife politely asked the waitress about the discrepancy, she immediately became defensive. She went back to the kitchen and returned saying that because turkey wraps are rarely ordered, they use cubed chicken instead. My wife explained that this was not what we had ordered and that the menu photo showed something completely different. As the waitress walked away, she responded with, "Turkey is turkey." She even told us it was the chicken they used in the chicken dumplings soup they were serving that day. A $33.10 meal we barely touched. My wife also pointed out that the wrap shown in the menu wasn't grilled, while ours was. The waitress replied, "Well, that's how things stay together in the wrap." The conversation continued to deteriorate, and when my wife requested to speak with a manager, the waitress responded, "I doubt she'll care either, just like me." What made this experience especially disappointing is that I had eaten dinner here a couple of weeks ago while attending an event in the area. At that time, both the food and service were excellent. Unfortunately, the poor attitude, lack of professionalism, and unwillingness to address a legitimate concern during this visit completely overshadowed the positive experience I had previously. I understand that mistakes happen, but customer service and respectful communication go a long way. Sadly, this visit left us with a very negative impression. I DO NOT recommend Rhinelander family restaurant

First off, this was one of the best restaurants in Rhinelander back in the day. One of my mother's…read moreand my favorite years ago. I recently moved back to Rhinelander and had to check it out again. The place looks the same which I love. Our waitress was nice and attentive. We waited for over an hour for our food and there were only about 10 customers. I had the salmon with risotto. The end of it was fishy tasting and the risotto was mushy. The other two at my table ordered their alfredo. They liked theirs, but when I looked at it, I wouldn't have liked the spiral noodle they used. I felt they were overpriced too.

Totally overpriced. I'm never going back. Was a busy restaurant now it's a ghost town.read more

Always a great breakfast at Papillons restaurant Our compliments to the chef! And wanted to…read moremention waitress "Becky" that greets us and is usually our waitress. Always very nice and helpful. Service with a smile. Go there if you get a chance. Lynn and Rob M.

Good service. Great breakfast especially the Whole Hog and Benedicts!…read moreHours listed on Yelp are incorrect. They are not open 7 days/wk. Closed Sun and Mon.

I have been here many times over the past few years and I've never been dissatisfied. The food…read morealways is some of the best tasting food you will have anywhere. The staff treats you like family and the whole experience just makes you happy. A small diner restaurant that packs a big punch. Best restaurant around In my opinion. We always get a purple pancake and the two faced madam. The two faced madam is always on the menu but changes seasonally and it always hits the spot.

Hands down the best place for breakfast and lunch in the Northwoods. We have vacationed frequently…read morein the Northwoods for the past 40 years. Toad in the Hole is a GEM. Tiny but worth the wait. Never once been disappointed. Exceptional. And the atmosphere is also so pleasing. 5 stars in every way!!!!

Sep 2022 - Now Dee Dee's Diner Great place... worth it being…read morecash only Split the BLT and the Reuben with our group along with regular and garlic cheese curds. BLT was very well prepared with just the right amount/ratio of key ingredients (inc ample amounts of bacon) and mayonnaise. In short the BLT is exactly the way your perfect idea of a grandmother would make a BLT for her favorite grandchild. The Reuben is classically done and the best you'll find outside of a serious delicatessen. Both garlic and regular cheese curds were well batter fried and tasted flavorful and 'squeaky'. Stop here... you won't regret

Dee Dee's Diner (formerly Laura's Cafe) is a Great Stop for Breakfast, Lunch and Friday fish fry…read more It has an Up North decor and ambience. The service is prompt and cordial. They open at 6 a.m. but closed on Wednesdays. I highly reccomend this diner. You are greeted with a smile. Coffee is hit and the menu is great..

Northwoods Diner has been our restaurant of choice for many years. Consistency is definitely a…read moremajor reason for their success. A family owned and run business, they are always pleasant and welcoming. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is relaxing. We would highly recommend them. Marian & Jerome Wahleithner

Let me clarify this is a 4.5 star rating. Our friends at Yelp still won't give us half stars…read more After visiting Northwoods Inn, I tell people, "I had a great meal at a gas station recently.". No kidding, don't let the gas station vibes throw you, this place has great eats. We walked in through the gas station part of the building and were surprised to see the rustic decor of a medium sized dining area and an adjacent bar. It was a pretty full dining room and we sat ourselves. It didn't look promising as we saw one waitress and one bartender. However, after a brief wait, the waitress came to our table and assured us she would return as quickly as possible to get our drink and food orders. She returned as promised. Our drinks arrived a short time later. They were well made and attention was paid to get us another round as we finished the first. Our table had ribs, prime rib and a French dip sandwich. The portion size was great and the food arrived hot. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was tasty. The prime rib had great flavor, was prepared as ordered and had very little fat. The French dip was also tasty. Truth be told, a salad bar would make this a true five star rating. The salads served with the meal were nice but very run-of-the-mill. Will we go back in the future? You betcha!

We were in town for a quick overnight and stopped by twice. Very friendly service, cute and cozy…read more The chocolate chip pancakes were great and I enjoyed my root beer float also. Will stop again next time we are in town.

From the owner: loaded bloody marys and the great burgersread more

Breakfast was amazing! Their breakfast bowls are super yum and they have fantastic coffee combos…read more Great little diner with northwoods charm and great service:) We will definitely be repeat customers.

Large potions, locally sourced meat, nice atmosphere. Strong breakfast menu. Excellent specialty…read moredrinks. Cordial service.

Briar house, the first step I take and open your front door, it makes me smile. I feel at home and…read morewelcomed when the friendly & hard-working baristas take my order with grace and joy. The drinks are delicious! Espresso is amazing and gives me energy for the day. The menu is large, so many options. All the special drinks keep me coming back for more. Finally, every time I go, I see something new in the shop - book, accessory or clothing. You are a gem of a place! Don't ever change. PS: If I had time, I would defiantly use the outdoor patio but it always warms my heart to see others having heartfelt conversations and laughter.

My favorite coffee house, they have so many sf syrups and the baristas are so nice, cute stuff in…read morethe gift shop too