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We are fully open for regular service. We have indoor and outdoor dining available.
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Heather Lindroth
★ 5
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Erica Buzicky
★ 5
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Judy Buldak
★ 5
Although this place was very crowded and a bit busy, always a good meal and smiles from the staff
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Tam Minh
★ 5
Nice variety of cheeses.
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Deb F
★ 5
Great atmosphere, they have food and you can buy cheese.
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connie stern
★ 5
Great place!!! Good cheese and chili is awesome!!!
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Brandon Ballard
★ 4
Cheese store in the front, deli turned restaurant/bar towards the back. Decor embraces the Switzerland vibe in the area. Curds are broiled not fried, but delicious. Enjoyed the pretzel and cheese sauce also. Great selection of cheese sandwiches, cold or grilled. Salad was delicious with large portions. Kids enjoyed the half slab ribs for $10. This place is pretty cool, definitely with a check.
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Matt Labonte
★ 4
I absolutely LOVE small town Wisconsin restaurants/bars with character.
Baumgartners OOZES Wisconsin character.
From their cheese focused menu, and local craft beers, to the kitchy decor that hasn't seen an update since the Carter administration. Hidden behind the small town charms, however, is a menu simple, charming, and deeply delicious.
If youre in the neighborhood, give them a hello, and have a snack, lunch, or just a cocktail.
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Len Stafford
★ 5
Once again, best smoked brat ever; simple flavors with saurkraut. Wife loved the Pastrami with melted cheese, carmalized onions, and horseradish sauce. Great place to enjoy a simple brat or sandwich with Wisconsin Swiss Cheese. Local craft beers available and my favorite place to get a New Glarus beer on tap. Service is quick and friendly. Extremely disappointing that the Outdoor patio was gone today (October 2025). Often, we stopped there for that reason while traveling or hiking with our dog. It will be back open next Spring.
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Shawn Eldridge
★ 5
Service is always friendly and helpful!
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Brandi Wilhelms
★ 5
All around good food and beer and cheese
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Dale Ratterman
★ 5
Nice diner and cheese store.
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Mike Mettel
★ 5
Its an experience! Room temp cheese sandwich and cold German beer. If you are in the area, you would be foolish to not check it out.
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Linda Jewell
★ 5
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Daniel Bye
★ 5
Great sandwich and a few drinks, epic Wisconsin stop! Get real awesome cheese and beers in the heart of Wisconsin!
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T Roberts
★ 5
Baumgartners has been an iconic Monroe stop. Chatting with owner Chris is always a treat.
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Randy Cook
★ 5
Great pub! If you're in the neighborhood or can route yourself through Monroe, I highly recommend it!
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Anne-Marie Stangel
★ 5
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AMY HALL
★ 5
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Chuck Rinks
★ 5
Wow! This place is great. Old school vibe; bet this place hasn’t changed at all in the past 70 years! Had their daily lunch special, shrimp salad wrap, which came with a pickle and a slab of farmers cheese. Amazing. Had a pint of New Glarus beer to wash it down, and can’t think of a better lunch!
Thanks Baumgartners, made my day!
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Leslie Baker
★ 5
The cheese is amazing! Excellent customer service. Food was soo fresh and delicious.
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John Mohr
★ 5
I wanted to taste the limberger cheese sandwich, assuming I would hate it. It was great and the service excellent.
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Maggie W
★ 5
This place is all the best of Wisconsin rolled together. Cheese, beer, mustard, friendly service, more cheese. What more could we ask for?
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Diane Choppie
★ 5
Nostalgic great place to eat. Established in the late 1800's. Known for their fresh cheese sandwiches (they also sell cheese) and chili. They also have other specials. They serve regional brew. Friendly staff and owners!
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bruce shindel
★ 5
Resembles a Swiss bar/cafe. Traditional Swiss decor. The real deal.
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Kimberly Haas
★ 5
Also, great prices!
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mike bergeron
★ 5
This place is the biggest small gem we have ever stumbled into! Cheese and sausage sandwich is the normal order for us. Along with the chili. Such a simple order but its honestly out of this world. The decor is straight out of Switzerland, which we love. Its got just an amazing vibe to the entire place. Staff has always been nothing but the best.
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Ron Meischner
★ 5
A tradition for our Labor Day weekend microbrewery bicycle crawl...Lunch a few frosty brews...and hit the trails!
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Coleen Thomas
★ 5
Love this Restaurant 😀
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Heather Walker
★ 5
Excellent service, food & atmosphere!
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Mary Peterson
★ 5
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Clarice Applegate
★ 5
We just had drinks and nice conversation with the bartender.
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Fred Rosa
★ 5
One of a kind! If you're going to Monroe, stop in Baumgartners!
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Thomas Voss
★ 4
Good Rebuen Sandwich. Friendly staff, everyone seemed to be enjoying their work. Good selection of cheeses. Didn't go for the Limburger, but did buy a smoked Gouda.
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Tyler Carson
★ 4
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Chris Harriman
★ 5
Best of everything stop everytime Im in Wisconsin
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Vicki Friedrich
★ 5
Always the best!
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Greg Bozek
★ 1
Limburger sandwich disapointed us.
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Clint Davis
★ 5
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lynn bobik
★ 5
Great traditional Wisconsin cheese and sausage. Delicious. Brianne was a happy, caring server
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Lisa Clark
★ 5
Always a great lunch stop.
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JoeTheCrow 44
★ 5
Amazing cheese service was solid but the bathrooms were swamped and having 2 for all gender is ballsy considering its packed constsntly.
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Sally Basten
★ 5
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Scotty Bryden
★ 5
Kyle is a very friendly and entertaining server! Highly recommend!
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D.J. Dan
★ 5
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Julie Spielmann
★ 5
Old world Wisconsin vibe and great service.
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William Sinkenberg
★ 5
Good cheese
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Kim Luckert
★ 5
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James Elder
★ 5
Stop in to enjoy the atmosphere!
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JimB
★ 5
Still the best for me for 70+ years. First sandwich at the bar when I was 10 years old.
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Bruce Erickson
★ 5
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Melissa zipse
★ 5
Haven't been there in years. Its growing. Food is always enjoyable
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Penny Russell
★ 5
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Chad Young
★ 5
If you’ve come this far, be brave and go for the heavy hitter.. Braunschweiger & Limburger. Make sure you get onions on the sandwich, side of potato salad to help cleanse the palate. Find your soul for a culinary adventure and suck it up. Drink 🍺 with each bite and you’ll be fine.
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Judith Wilson
★ 5
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Martin Wolfe
★ 5
We ate a late lunch outside on a close to perfect day, Wednesday.
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Ranell Barkdoll
★ 5
I've been coming here since I was a baby in a car seat. This place will always hold a special place in my heart. I can't believe I didn't take any pictures inside! The food is always top notch 👌 get the chili it might say second best but hands down its THE BEST! Servers here have always been amazing they must have a good hiring manager. Look up while you're inside. There is money on the ceiling ask your server about it and he or she will help you add to their collection. The other neat thing I love is the chairs and bar stools you can sit on them facing forwards or turn them around and sit on them. The back is an armrest and drink holder. Wish I lived closer I would definitely be a regular here.
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Donald Geldernick
★ 5
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DeB Marshall
★ 5
A Must when in Monroe! Enjoy your cheese sandwich on the new patio what's a cup of delicious soup! Wonderful staff, attentive owner, delicious food and quite the piece of Monroe history. Don't forget to stick a bill onto the ceiling before you leave!!!
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Jim Schifeling
★ 5
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Jeff McFarlane
★ 5
If you haven’t had the Braunschweiger, Limburger, onion on rye, you haven’t lived yet! Washed it down with a delicious Dunkelweitzen
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Jeannine Hisel
★ 5
Best sandwiches around! So friendly and welcoming, I can't wait to come back!
PS-Tried limberger...not a fan, but glad I tried!
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David Henrikson
★ 4
Good cheese and prices
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Shauna Bergemann
★ 5
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Debbie Kind
★ 5
Wonderful atmosphere and service. Food was top notch. Know what I am going to try the next time. Great place to meet/catch-up
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Ben Schnabel
★ 5
Ridiculously good food. If you're even somewhat close, stop in and you won't be disappointed.
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Paul Donovan
★ 5
A Great Place to eat and drink in Monroe
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Cody N.
★ 4
Can't miss if you're in Monroe Wisconsin
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Mike Deras
★ 5
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KC G
★ 5
Packed. But owner was so friendly and the sandwiches were unique and worth the ride
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Robert Beer
★ 5
It's a place my dad used to go too. He took me there.
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Terry Griffeth
★ 5
Great food
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Robert Hellwig
★ 5
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Rebecca Vorwald
★ 5
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Vanessa Fania
★ 5
Excellent food and outside seating. Service was very friendly and great. The signs on the bathrooms are hilarious!! 😂😂 (See photo)
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Lisa Marie
★ 5
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Jason Janssen
★ 3
Used to love coming here. A great destination bar. I stood up @ the bar and was told by a bartender to sit because the barstool was in the way of the servers. There was 8 feet between my barstool and the table. Very different vibe in the place. It's been yuppified!
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Coralee Peterson
★ 5
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Tracy Finch
★ 5
We eat there every time we come through town. They are always welcoming and treat you like family. Please stop in and get the experience. You won’t be disappointed!
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Michael White
★ 5
I used to live in Freeport having graduated from high school in the 70s. Currently I live in Tucson, and every time I’m in the area Baumgartners is one place that I must go to. I love the atmosphere, the food is great. For those of you who are traveling through, And stores in your area think that cheese aged 180 days is a big deal, try their 15 year old sharp cheddar. It’s amazing! I just wish they shipped over to Tucson.
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Brian
★ 4
Good service and atmosphere
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Karen Bolden
★ 3
Tomato bisque soup tasted like a can of tomato sauce. Not good.
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Chad Kent
★ 5
Do not miss this if you're in Monroe!
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Terry Zarbock
★ 5
Very nice old-world deli and cheese shop. Busy for lunch, but we were seated quickly. Indoor and outdoor dining. Fast and efficient service.
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Martin Mathesius
★ 5
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Staci Carter (Stac)
★ 5
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Aero H
★ 5
FIVE STARS FEOM TENNESSEE U.S.A.! Great American small business where the business owner is out front working as hard or harder than his employees. Where ALL employees are hard working, friendly & knowledgeable, and the food & beer are DELICIOUS!
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Renee Vanselow
★ 5
Definitely a must visit when in Monroe- the history here - the food was amazing.
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Elia Gressin
★ 5
El servicio rápido, muy amables. Y los sandwiches deliciosos! Buena parada en nuestro road trip!
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Andrew David
★ 5
The food arrived in five minutes after ordering, and it was very delicious. The server was very friendly and funny. I passed through here on a trip and thoroughly enjoyed my visit. 10/10
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shiloh bausman
★ 5
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Tony Bridson
★ 5
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Maureen Williams
★ 5
Baumgartner's Cheese Store & Tavern is more than just a restaurant; it's an institution. The combination of its historic charm, outstanding service, and truly unforgettable food makes it an absolute must-stop when you're in town. You won't be disappointed!
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peter hackman
★ 5
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Daile Z
★ 5
What a great visit. Very friendly fast service in a unique classic shopfront in the town square. We had a table outdoors and it was perfect.
The food was delicious all around. One of our party loves ribs and stated the half-rack was “fire”😂
We had a beer, four pops, six meals and a dessert for $80. Evidence of great value. After, we participated in the charity drive they do. The ceiling is covered with bills, but I won’t give away how they get them there as it’s part of the fun.
Great environment, service, food and value.
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Bryce Zettle
★ 5
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S Joers
★ 4
Fun place to stop when we're on the cheese Trail. Good soups and sandwiches
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Gary Frisch
★ 5
The ruebens are excellent. The cheese and sausage tray is a great variety of cheeses
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Joe Cook
★ 5
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Greg Schaer
★ 5
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Denis Duffy
★ 4
Food was good. Pretzel was soft and fresh, but a little too much salt. The cheese sauce was fantastic! The service was excellent and very helpful. Make sure to "donate" a dollar on the ceiling!
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nida Ploy
★ 3
It's mostly burgers, cheese, and sandwiches on the menu, and their cheese is amazing! You can eat inside or out.
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Rick Johnson
★ 5
Solid local rock. Eat there. Cut the 🧀, eat the cheese, and everything else.
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Tom Stehlik
★ 5
A great combination deli, bar and restaurant. Homemade soups and great sandwiches. German atmosphere. Home of the Limburger Cheese sandwiches. Outside seating. Highly recommend.
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Jean
★ 5
Very “Wisconsin” and very lively. Be sure to bring home some cheese
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Teresa
★ 3
It was busy the day we stopped in, so we decided to just get a drink instead of waiting for food. We sat at the bar for 15 minutes before we were acknowledged. A woman was behind the bar, counting her tips and talking to someone she knew who was sitting at the bar, while the rest of the staff were scrambling, filling drink orders. A simple Hi, I'll be with you when I can, would have went a long way.
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Suzanne Schroeder Enlow
★ 3
Went today and ordered a Braunschweiger sandwich like always. The meat was half as thick as it used to be. I’d like to be able to taste the meat and should be told portions are now smaller. I would have paid more for the old style of sandwich.
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Timothy Criss
★ 5
Ambience was amazing.
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Karola Trockenbrodt
★ 5
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Marie Cardinal-Riedel
★ 5
Always a great for an afternoon snack of a cheese plate and a beer!
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Guenther Ruch
★ 5
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R 26
★ 5
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Cindy Culp
★ 5
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John Byrne Jr
★ 5
Great place to stop. Food is great and you can also buy cheese!!
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Leeanne Munyon
★ 5
Great beer, history, cheese and food.
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Jason Halbrader
★ 5
Baumgartner’s truly is an institution unto itself! Showing its history and love for all things cheese! You can not say oh it’s just a sandwich shop. Get in there and actually ask about the decor, see something odd? They will tell you all about it and you’ll learn some history on the way things were done “back then “.
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Steven Syler
★ 5
I was told about this place by a friend, and holy cow, it surpassed by expectations. I got the special - Philly cheese steak - and of course had to get the classic cold sandwich - salami and brick cheese. This was honestly one of the best cold sandwiches and also one of the best hot sandwiches I’ve ever had. I was savoring the final bites. The sauces are perfect. 10/10 would recommend. Our server also gave us great service and fantastic recommendations.
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Ray Fuss
★ 5
Best sandwichs ever
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Tammy Bergstrom
★ 5
Braunswager sandwiches were delicious!
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Nolan Solberger
★ 5
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Adam Boebel
★ 5
Not a trip to Monroe with out a visit here. The Limburger chowder is amazing
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MARY ZEPKO
★ 5
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Paul “Big K”
★ 5
It has been many years since I last visited Baumgartner’s but this was a place my parents brought me to regularly while growing up in nearby Freeport, IL. I’m glad to say it is still just as appealing as ever! I was recently in Beloit and decided to make the trek across the beautiful countryside to Monroe and Baumgartner’s specifically so I could partake of both the liver sausage with onions and cheddar AND pulled pork sandwiches chased with a stein of root beer. OMG-these were the same as I remember them and the happy memories came flooding back! I’ve had everything on this menu at one time or another and encourage you to stop in! Walk the town square while you’re in Monroe and don’t head home without something to go!
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Neil Kasicki
★ 5
Great service, food and drink. Try the root beer, I think it was on tap. Very 👍 good
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BigMeader 13
★ 5
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Tony Burtman
★ 4
Smoked brat very good of course the cheese is great
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Tera Miller
★ 5
If you don't love Baumgartner's, I don't know what to tell you. Brandy old fashioneds at the bar, rootbeer on tap, weird beer vs. wine mural, the second best chili...even a party trick for charity. Baumgartner's has it all!
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Sharon Richardson
★ 5
Yummy Yummy.
Busy place but worth a wait.
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Thomas Rankin
★ 5
Excellent place - had the Popper Sandwich. The atmosphere is welcoming and interesting.
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Todd Madderom
★ 5
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fred vee
★ 3
Good soup and sandwich slow service very noisy
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Wendy Schupbach
★ 4
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Adelfino Alaniz
★ 5
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Richard Schneider
★ 5
Well worth the drive from Chicago excellent Everything!!!!!!!!!!
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William Huber
★ 5
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K Lynn
★ 5
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Laura Maas
★ 5
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Cory Wenger
★ 5
Our go-to spot when we come to Wisconsin. They have a good local beer selection. You must try the Limburger cheese, sandwich form w/ all toppings is the most palatable. We tried the Bahnmi brat special this weekend and it was awesome!
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colton peterson
★ 5
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sheilamking
★ 5
The smash burgers were delicious!!
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Tom Ackerson
★ 5
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Desiree Einsweiler
★ 5
Great food and great service!
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Sam Miles
★ 5
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Laurie Glass
★ 5
We loved everything about this place. The grilled cheese special was delicious along with our tomato basil soup. Reuben was excellent and the cheesecake torte was decadent! We got a jar of each mustard to take home!
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Tracy Johnson
★ 5
Best grilled cheese I've ever had. Service was on point and prices extremely reasonable
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John Boomer
★ 5
A staple in Monroe area !!!
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Thomas Baker
★ 4
It was more like a restaurant bar than it was a cheese store I still enjoyed it very much
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Tanya Bohacheff
★ 5
Had a wonderful time - great atmosphere! And delish food and cheese. Mallory was wonderful
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Myron Peterson
★ 5
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Jared Penman
★ 5
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Jason Corbin
★ 5
always a classic.
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Jessica Lucas
★ 5
Best turkey club!
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Rob Alaimo
★ 5
This place is a must stop location for unique and authentic Swiss food and awesome deli items including cheese and Braunschweiger. They have great selection of soft and hard drinks. The spicy honey mustard is so good on several of the sandwiches. Prices are fair and atmosphere is alive and relaxing.
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Steve Allison
★ 5
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Adeline Robinson Bihlmaier
★ 5
Yum city! Definitely would love to come back here again. Had the hot mocha to warm up, with cheese curds as a starter with a Fun-Guy burger & cup of hot 2nd best chili. SO GOOD & perfect for a cold day out in the snow. Also, I tried the Limburger sandwich and actually really liked it. The atmosphere was really cool, and I loved the vibe. The service was excellent as well. Wish I would have taken food pics for y'all before scarfing it all down, but it was just too good not to dive in.
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ryan nicosia
★ 4
Stopped in for lunch and it's a really cool spot. Service was super friendly and they have a bunch of cheese options. We had a cup of chili, brat, Reuben, burger, and small cheese plate. The cheese plate and rueben were excellent as was the chili. Brat was not to our liking and the burger was just ok. We will be back to try other options.
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Joe Noblin
★ 5
This place is incredible! The pulled pork sandwich was great but that chili is WOW!!!! I could absolutely eat until I didn’t feel good anymore. We stop every time we are in the area. Love it.
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Kristin Kammer (Werren)
★ 1
Have to be on a waiting list to get a beer . Didn't stay. Was going to get a beer at each bar on the square. I'll never go back.
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Barrett Olson
★ 5
Great local destination. All you can ask for in an authentic Monroe experience.
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Mike Keegan
★ 5
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Stacey Johnson
★ 5
We visited for the first time. Great place to eat and the customer service was exceptional!
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Christen Walters
★ 5
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Justin Jarvi
★ 5
A must do when in Monroe. Pull up your big boy pants and taste the Limburger cheese. I recommend the meat and cheese plate and 2nd best Chili. Don't forget to donate to the cause and have the waiter toss a dollar to the ceiling.
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Ethan E
★ 5
This restaurant was like stepping into Switzerland! Looking at all of the murals and cheeses brings you back to Switzerland if you have ever been before. We had lunch here and I tried the Limburger sandwich and was pleasantly surprised, it paired well with some of the mustard sauce! Before you leave don’t forget to put a pin of where you’re from in their world map.
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Neal Brooks
★ 4
Limited menu based around cheese specials. Often very crowded. Still worth a try if looking for something out of the ordinary.
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rachel petri-rose
★ 5
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Jeff Ditzenberger
★ 5
Never ever a bad experience here. Food is amazing, but even better than the food is the service. Definitely some of the best in the business.
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mr Don
★ 5
Great place...
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Esther Moore
★ 5
Excellent burger, great service
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David Moore
★ 5
Excellence food.
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Mike Trafton
★ 5
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Aj Sue
★ 5
My first Limburger onion on rye…so so so tasty! I’ll be back! And Nicky Crystal & Kyle were so welcoming and helpful! A great place with great people and great food!
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Tessa Brown
★ 5
An all around gem of a place to relax and enjoy with a cold beverage and some great food
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Evan
★ 5
Food was delicious. Both burgers we received were well cooked and had a delicious cheese on them.
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Jeremy Davis
★ 5
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Tony Gresham
★ 5
Excellent food service and prices.
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Dawn Arneson
★ 5
Great time with my Aunt Leona Lederman ❤️
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Kenneth Steinhauer
★ 5
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Keith Dearborn
★ 5
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Carl Weber
★ 5
Loved everything about this place! Great ambiance, food, service, and setting.
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Rich Weigel
★ 5
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John Drake
★ 5
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Dan Laub
★ 5
Great food, great service, and the atmosphere is amazing.
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Siddharth Shah
★ 5
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Mark P
★ 4
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Jennifer carrick
★ 5
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Dave Waage
★ 4
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Randy Fullerton
★ 5
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Nick “Chefnick” Vail
★ 5
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Darren Grinnell
★ 5
We enjoy going there at least once a week for lunch or dinner. Love everything about the place
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Tschortsch Zuercher
★ 4
eine Insitution in Monroe. Die Schweizer Kaffee sind berühmt und berüchtigt
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Joseph Fricker
★ 5
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Georgia Drye
★ 4
My son loved his burger. As usual the chili was great.
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Judith Runde
★ 5
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Matt Alba
★ 5
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Phil Arnold
★ 5
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Diane Rindfleisch
★ 5
Our waiter was Amazing. We asked about the dollars on the ceiling and he told us about it and then showed us how they get up there. Food was great. LOVE the fresh soft rye bread.
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Chris Schneider
★ 5
This place is an icon.
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Nathan K
★ 5
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