Big flavors don’t necessarily add up to a big restaurant tab when you’re dining out in Wisconsin. Here are five budget-friendly restaurants in Wisconsin that won’t put a huge dent in your wallet, even if you treat yourself to dessert! Best of all, they are all delicious as they are memorable.
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- Frank’s Diner, Kenosha
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Facebook / Franks Diner Go ahead and order a “Garbage Plate.” Ignore the name: it’s delicious and enough food to keep you feeling full all day! Learn more about Frank’s, a Kenosha fixture since 1926. Franks Diner, 508 58th St, Kenosha, WI 53140, USA
- Pete’s Hamburger Stand, Prairie du Chien
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Facebook / Pete’s Hamburger Stand This 1909 Prairie du Chien icon is also a must visit. The burgers are as cheap as they are delicious – you’ll have enough money leftover to buy a Pete’s T-shirt! Pete’s Hamburger Stand, 118 W Blackhawk Ave, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821, USA
- State Street Brats, Madison
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Facebook / State Street Brats This legendary student haunt at the end of State Street has brats that go perfectly with a cold beer. Order one white, order one red – either way, it’s delicious and the best bargain in town! State Street Brats, 603 State St UNIT 1015, Madison, WI 53703, USA
- Kopp’s, Frozen Custard, Milwaukee area
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Facebook / Kopp’s Frozen Custard The burgers, fries and onion rings are all delicious at Kopp’s, but let’s face it, we’re here for the frozen custard. Go ahead, get two scoops. Or three. Or four! Kopp’s Frozen Custard, 18880 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045, USA
- Baumgartner Cheese Store and Tavern, Monroe
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Facebook / Baumgartner Cheese Store and Tavern How much would you be willing to shell out for a limburger and onion sandwich on rye? Well, the smell is priceless and they’ll even throw in a breath mint for free! Learn more about this classic dining spot. Baumgartner’s Cheese Store & Tavern, 1023 16th Ave, Monroe, WI 53566, USA
Once you’ve eaten your way through these budget-friendly restaurants in Wisconsin, you’ll likely have some money left over for your next meal. Here are some more Dairy State dining spots that are worth all the hype.
Facebook / Franks Diner
Go ahead and order a “Garbage Plate.” Ignore the name: it’s delicious and enough food to keep you feeling full all day! Learn more about Frank’s, a Kenosha fixture since 1926.
Franks Diner, 508 58th St, Kenosha, WI 53140, USA
Facebook / Pete’s Hamburger Stand
This 1909 Prairie du Chien icon is also a must visit. The burgers are as cheap as they are delicious – you’ll have enough money leftover to buy a Pete’s T-shirt!
Pete’s Hamburger Stand, 118 W Blackhawk Ave, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821, USA
Facebook / State Street Brats
This legendary student haunt at the end of State Street has brats that go perfectly with a cold beer. Order one white, order one red – either way, it’s delicious and the best bargain in town!
State Street Brats, 603 State St UNIT 1015, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Facebook / Kopp’s Frozen Custard
Kopp’s Frozen Custard, 18880 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045, USA
The burgers, fries and onion rings are all delicious at Kopp’s, but let’s face it, we’re here for the frozen custard. Go ahead, get two scoops. Or three. Or four!
Facebook / Baumgartner Cheese Store and Tavern
How much would you be willing to shell out for a limburger and onion sandwich on rye? Well, the smell is priceless and they’ll even throw in a breath mint for free! Learn more about this classic dining spot.
Baumgartner’s Cheese Store & Tavern, 1023 16th Ave, Monroe, WI 53566, USA
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