KC's Kitchen & Cocktails

Manitowoc, 1202 S 10th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220, United States | ★ 4.8 (91 Review)

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A charming bar and restaurant delighting guests with classic Wisconsin comfort food and drinks, all with a unique twist.

Welcome to our charming bar and restaurant, where we delight guests with classic Wisconsin comfort food and drinks, all with a unique twist. Experience the best of local flavors in a family-friendly atmosphere. Join us for a casual dining experience that invites you to savor the flavors of our seasonal menu and enjoy expertly crafted cocktails. Discover why we are one of the best bars in Wisconsin!

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Martin Peterson

★ 5

We just had the best three hour lunch at KC's. The bartender was stoked about the place. Clean as a pin. Ice cold beer in fresh frosted mugs. Boneless wings, not nuggets but tenders-awesome, The Fatty Melt, four stars, cheese curds- HELLO MY TASTY MORSELS....
Michelin Food at a bar... We may go back for dinner. Thank you KC's Kitchen

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Ann Hoffmeister

★ 5

We love KC’s! Delicious food, great wait staff and casual, not too noisy atmosphere.

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Tim Wirtz

★ 1

Possibly the worst food I’ve seen in a long time.

I poured 1/8 cup of oil out of the bottom of our cheese curds. Nothing was edible in our to go order.

Wings were dry, no salt on the fries, not exactly what the burger was, got someone else’s wings also.

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Anthony Freiwald

★ 5

Three visits in so far... menu is great, unique and tasty choices.... and of course friendly service. I liked the easy-pay QR thingy on the bill... no waiting, just scan n go.

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Jenna L

★ 5

My new favorite restaurant. Every.single.thing. we ordered was delicious!!

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die scheize

★ 2

Not great food for the price and kind of a uppity/ douchy environment.

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stacy tharaldson

★ 5

Good people. Great fried mushrooms!!! Delicious mushroom burger.

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Jill Cigler

★ 5

Dined today for the first time. The group I was with all agreed that the food was outstanding. The server was very friendly and very knowledgeable about every item on the menu. I highly recommend.

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Jen LAX

★ 5

Food was delicious. I had the shroom & Swiss burger, my fiancé had the smokin queen, and we had cheese curds. It was all delicious. It was a nice little place to enjoy a meal and relax after work.

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Amber Martin

★ 5

Found this spot as we were waiting for our Badger ride - what a fantastic find! Great food and drinks, and amazing service! Would highly recommend!

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Blake Hayes

★ 5

Everything we had was awesome. Would love to eat here again.

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Brad Stewart

★ 5

What a great gastropub in the "ghetto" of Manitowoc. Hahahaha! I had a side salad w/ blue cheese, the soup du jour which was broccoli cheese and bone-in wings w/ Thai Chili sauce. A B S O L U T E L Y delicious. Bartender Zach was knowledgable, informational and entertaining in a good friendly way. Don't worry Zach, I'm not judging... much.

All joking aside. I had great food, great people and a wonderful evening. I'm just passing through from across the lake and it's places like this that make me love Wisconsin and the people (and the cheese of course!). Highly recommend KC's Kitchen & Cocktails.

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The Wilsons

★ 5

We were referred here by Salute bar as they only had pizza. The food and service was great and our server Sam was above the bar. Would easily return.

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H A

★ 5

Don’t let the neighborhood fool you - this hidden gem absolutely delivers on quality.
The food was exceptional across the board. Every dish we ordered exceeded our expectations, with fresh ingredients and expertly balanced flavors.
The service was equally impressive - attentive without being intrusive, and our server clearly knew the menu well.
My son put it best when he said “You just gotta trust” - and he was absolutely right.
In my opinion, this is easily the best restaurant in town. We’ll definitely be returning, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable meal. Five stars.

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Dave Lambries

★ 5

Excellent place Delicious food the teriyaki, with Brussels sprouts, cashews and sesame seeds was delicious.and everything else 😋

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Artis Lopez

★ 5

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Eileen Worman

★ 5

ETA...just had our third visit to KC's and we still love their food! The Thursday Tacos are quite a treat!
We tried KC's for the first time tonight and we're definitely planning on returning to try more of their tasty food. We shared the Rodeo Burger, Vidalia Onion Rings, French Fries and three different tacos, including the Teriyaki Steak Taco, the Pork Carnitas Taco and the Ch-ching Chicken Taco. Great place to have in the neighborhood.

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Jennifer Barkow

★ 5

Small little corner place with lots to offer. Excellent vegetarian choices that don't skimp on flavor! Service was great, we wanted for nothing. Very simple interior. Hummus and mushrooms apps were amazing. Very large potions. Highly recommend for a unique experience.

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Nikki Kueffer (Nikki K)

★ 5

If you are in the area and hungry for a delicious and inventive meal you have to stop at KC's! We tried every appetizer and they were all AMAZING. Favorites were the Yaki-sprouts and frickles but everything we ate was so good. We also had boneless and bone-in wings, gravy fries, corn chowder, patty melt, rodeo burger and chicken wrap and all 8 of us (ages 10 to 78) would recommend our entrees and have them again. Whenever we visit the area again we WILL be stopping again, staff was inviting and so nice-thank you so much!

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Joan Dolan

★ 1

This was the worst burger "$9+" I've ever had..tasteless, very small with remnants of condiments. Fried pickles "$8+" were ok. Will never return !! What a disappointment for Manitowoc that has so LITTLE for a Sunday night.

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NJ Charles

★ 5

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Suzanne Flynn

★ 5

Been here a few times for lunch and a bloody Mary. Both very good. Nice atmosphere and good service, decent menu with a nice variety.

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Erin Weed

★ 5

Brianna was excellent at fielding all of our questions and the food was excellent. We ordered light because we have dinner plans but ended up ordering more because everything was so delicious. The cheese curds were excellent and very fresh.

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Wyatt Smith

★ 5

Cool area though the chicken was a little burnt but the place was empty till other family walked in

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John Brandstatter

★ 5

Neat little place, random find in Google Maps. Great flavor and portions. The cheese curds are rockin'! Chicken wrap was delicious!

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Jackie Sullivan

★ 5

Great food! My husband said he hasn't been that happy when leaving a restaurant in a while. The food was really good and fresh.

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Katy Schultz

★ 5

10/10 for food, service, and experience!
Food was absolutely delicious— a colorful twist on midwestern favorites! Yum!
Restaurant was very clean and service was excellent!

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Jason

★ 4

Solid burger 8.5/10

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Daniel Smith

★ 3

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Connie Skinner

★ 5

Wow, great food and service...

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Brad Stafford

★ 5

A charming little bar bistro with an impressive culinary punch.
From the moment you take your first bite, it's clear the chef brings serious expertise to the table. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted and executed with precision. The street tacos stand out with a diverse and flavorful selection of meats and creative toppings—there’s something to satisfy every palate. The wings are another highlight: generously sized, perfectly crispy on the outside, and juicy inside. This spot delivers a standout dining experience in a cozy, unpretentious setting.

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Judy Cooper

★ 4

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Michele Ammond

★ 5

So friendly, and the food and drinks were delicious 😊

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meagan dahlgren

★ 5

We had a wonderful experience. Patio is so cute and service was amazing. We had a large group and they were able to accommodate us quickly and with care.. Delicious hand made burgers, fresh tacos and the wings were nice and crispy. Try the fried cremini mushrooms and onion rings, they are out of this world! We will be back.

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Tom Dressler

★ 5

neighborhood bar vibe, really good fried curds and pickles. smashburger was very tasty but not huge. drinks were cheap and very good.. at least where I'm from there are no $8 Manhattans. service was very friendly and prompt

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Jon Stone

★ 5

4th of July, was busy but service was great, and fish tacos were amazing!

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Rachel Martin

★ 5

A true diamond in the rough! Stopped on a whim and we will definitely be coming back! The drinks were great and the food was even better!
We started with the Let’s Get Baja Blasted and Tall and Dirty Old Fashioned, and of course cheese curds that came with a raspberry dipping sauce! Would definitely recommend!
Tacos were $3.55. We tried the chicken special with a Cheeto crusted shell, one fish taco and one with Brussel sprouts. All were EXCELLENT! Also had an order of boneless wings. Everything was amazing!

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Logan Brandt

★ 4

Overall, it was a very good and tasty experience. Very kind server, and we got our food in a good, timely manner. The boneless wings were excellent. The only real complaint was that the lemonade was pretty watery, and the crinkle cut fries were unevenly seasoned. Overall, it was very minor complaints and a really good dining experience that I recommend for anyone.

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Jerry Boens

★ 5

First time coming here I'm hook and I thought manitowoc didn't have a great restaurant boy was I wrong don't be shy give them a try

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Oliver Tharaldson

★ 5

I had a AMAZING time here the food is great the people are so nice the vibe of the place is just so cool I think the best in Manitowoc and I just had a great time it's perfect if you want to bring your family down and have a great time.

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Ellison Clark

★ 5

Our family of 7 (4 adults, 3 kids) came here for the first time and we loved our food and drinks! Fresh, fast, reasonable prices & great staff. We can't wait to come back again.

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David Grigsby

★ 5

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Carl Quackenbush

★ 5

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Jessica Quackenbush

★ 5

Such a welcoming space! Food was absolutely amazing, our service was spectacular, 10/10 recommend

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Andrew Quackenbush

★ 5

Loved everything about this. Food was excellent. Service was great. Ambiance was perfect. We will be coming back again.

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Dawn Daley

★ 5

It was so hard to choose what to order! Everything looked and smelled delicious. We chose the Cluck ‘n roll wrap and the Shroom and Swiss Burger with a side of fries and o rings. Absolutely amazing! Definitely one of our new favorite places in town. Lindsay was a great waitress. You can even buy a round for the kitchen for $7. Which we did. We had homemade crème brûlée for dessert. Got to talk with Casey, one of the owners. I highly recommend you try this place ASAP!

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Ryan Williamson

★ 5

A nice place to stop for a bite to eat and grab a drink. The burger and frickles are delicious. The Taco bowl was very good and worth a try. Definitely will be back.

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Amber Wiedemann

★ 5

The server was great. Food was all DELICIOUS

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Suzanne Koch

★ 5

Great $5 bloody Mary with the works. Tempura breaded mushrooms were out of this world! Very friendly and speedy service and food served hot.

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Chelsea Roe

★ 5

Those cheese curds are incredible. 10/10.

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Kristen Coenen

★ 5

Great food and drinks, with unique offerings and flavors. Wonderful staff who are attentive, efficient and personable.

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Corey Lamance

★ 5

Best cheese curd in Wisconsin!!

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Rob Hess

★ 5

Great food and beer selection. Staff was very friendly and personable. Specifically Sam who checked in on us often to ensure we had everything we needed.

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Reid

★ 5

Walked in on a Saturday night ... the place was alive with locals. Eli the bartender was great. The food was spot on for what I was looking for. The cook made up some great tasting food. It was my first time there. And I was glad I stopped.

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Beth Freudenburg

★ 5

Super fresh food, a nice local/craft beer selection (not all the same standards everyone else has) FUN cocktail list and really good food. Friendly, attentive service.

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Miranda Vanne

★ 5

Fantastic food and fantastic service

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Sarah Gallenberger

★ 5

Delicious food, very reasonable prices. There’s something on their menu to appeal to just about anyone. My seven year old said it was “the best burger of her life.”

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james johnson

★ 4

Food was pretty good and so was service. Please clean the bathrooms. Gross.

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Jennie Jones

★ 5

The restaurant we were originally planning to go to was closed so we tried this place out and it was wonderful. Food was delicious. Our server, Sam, was attentive and super friendly. Definitely worth stopping by. Highly recommend the cheese curds, poutine burger, and Brussel sprout tacos, but everyone was very happy with their meal!!

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Diane Free

★ 5

Excellent food! Probably the best cheese curds I've ever had.

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Sarah Trax

★ 5

Highly recommend. Friendly service, great flavor on the food, and very fair pricing. We had the Shrooms & Swiss Burger, bone-in wings, fish taco, chicken taco, and Spin City salad. I would eat all of them again. They have a few different seating areas - some that feel more "bar" and some that feel more "restaurant." I wish the restaurant area didn't have slot machines right in it, but it is a bar so I can't hold it against them. Would definitely go back!

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Katie Vasinko

★ 5

Ordered for pick up to try, definitely recommend. Everything seemed to be made from fresh ingredients and it was really good!!

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Krystina Yang

★ 4

I liked the mushroom Swiss burger.

I also tried the steakhouse burger. The bacon was exquisitely cooked to perfect crispiness and tasted wonderful. The combination of the flavors were just on for me though. I think I'm not a fan of sweet, salty, and savory. It's just not a burger for me. I'm glad my companion enjoyed it. I considered ordering it because they described a garlic aoli sauce for the burger.

We also were quite excited to have poutine in Manitowoc. It was not what we expected. The cheese curds came out cold mixed in. I thought we were going to have made potatoes with fries and gravy, but alas, no mashed potatoes, just fries with gravy drizzled on top. The fries were nice and crispy. The gravy tasted alright. Together it was alright. I just think of poutine differently than presented.

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Lee Haston

★ 5

Nice addition to Manitowoc. Cheese Curds are good. We both had the Tacos. I particularly liked the fish and chicken Tacos. They were crispy with just the right amount of spice. Bloody Mary and Old Fashions were good as well. Service was fast and friendly.

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william delaney

★ 4

Tater tot Brussel sprout wrap and Philly steak were very good. The cheese curds were definitely state fair quality!
The only advice would be to provide flatware and salt and pepper. We will definitely be back to try everything on that menu!

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Bill N

★ 5

Tried it, Loved it, will do it again! I hade a spicy chicken sandwich crispy, it was very good with just a small bit of spice. Very fresh greens and ingredients on the sandwich. We shared an order of onion ring. You could tell that they made them fresh in house and to order. Hand dipped in a beer batter. You also get a dip with them that makes them even better. My wife got the pouting burger. She said it was very good. We both agree that we will be back. What a great addition to the restaurant scene in Manitowoc.

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Martin Scheuer Jr.

★ 5

Ridiculously good! Everything hand made and it was all really really good. I’ll be back constantly!

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M Wil

★ 5

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Gurt Reynolds

★ 5

10/10 great service food is amazing. We will be back!!

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Lori Kinjerski

★ 5

Had seen pics of their food on Facebook and it looked delicious so decided to stop and check it out. It did not disappoint! Had the hand battered buttermilk chicken tenders, poutine supreme and the chicken wrap. It was all excellent! Exceptional service also!! Looking forward to returning to the teriyaki brussel sprouts!

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Dan Maki

★ 5

This is a much improved atmosphere compared to the previous business. Very friendly staff, exciting menu & frosty mugs of tap beer. I mainly eat vegetarian but occasionally eat fish so i am really happy that the menu has something for me. I had the brussel sprouts(teri sprouts?), cheese curds & the walnut mushroom veggie burger. Everything was amazing, the cheese curds were delicious. Really light, airy & fluffy

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Justine Carey

★ 5

Went for the first time and service was fantastic! Tried a few different menu items and the wings were huge and delicious, apps were great, everything was hot and their sauces should be bottled and sold at the restaurant! Highly recommend! The bar area looks great and the inside is very nice!

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Danielle Gammicchia

★ 5

I had the pleasure of enjoying a lunch at KC's kitchen and cocktails. The tots wrapped in bacon need I say more. Taco's to die for and perfectly sauced and seasoned. Chicken with smoking bbq to top it off. Nice job guys will be back. Very friendly bartender and wonder owner who checked on us.

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jason erdmann

★ 5

Great food some of the best cheese curds I have had definitely will be stopping back here in the future

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VagaBarnes

★ 5

Our first time in and it won't be our last. They offer elevated bar food with quite a few vegan/vegetarian options. The meals were very affordable. They offer a great lunch meal deal which I will try next time. The recently renovated space is really well done and comfortable and the staff were very friendly. The brusslin tacos were great and the cashews add great texture. The alta fish taco was delicious. The steak manty philly was good and we paired it with their amazing tater tots. Definitely recommend stopping in and checking KC's out.

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Clara Keith

★ 5

My second time here and it was FABULOUS. So happy to see "Meatless Mondays." The food was excellent and the service was friendly and prompt. Highly recommend! Fun food with a twist.

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Ann Landt

★ 5

Went for dinner. It was amazing! Will be back again, for sure.

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Lauren Free

★ 5

The food was amazing, portions were great and the price was on point! Our waiter was awesome and I definitely look forward to going back!

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Alyssa Hang

★ 5

We had good, attentive service and enjoyed the overall atmosphere! Food was both familiar and different - ingredients we knew and loved, done differently than how we would at home.

I really enjoyed the vodka tempura breading on the curds, which was perfectly light and airy! I’m 100% going to crave these in the future!

The burger was a smash-style burger, and the toppings & bun were all done perfectly.

Tacos were all delicious! Favorites were the fish and chicken, but the Brussels sprout one was a nice addition too. Will be craving the fish ones again!

Overall excited to go back and try the other apps and handhelds, along with a drink or two!

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Derek B.

★ 5

My wife and I have been here several times since it's opening. The food is great! I have never in my life liked brussel sprouts but I actively find myself getting a hankering for the ones at KC's. Burgers and tacos are really good too. Will be back.

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RedY3ti Games

★ 5

Absolutely amazing Burger!

The patty was cooked perfect, the onions grilled just right. The potato bun adds just a note of sweetness to the burger making it feel like a complete dish.

Other facts, they have bendy straws so that's fun.

The napkins are amazing real napkins I can wipe my face with and not feel it get destroyed on my beard.

Great price, great service, great atmosphere. I highly recommend!

Also had the Fried Mushrooms, pictured, they may have been a special. The Mushrooms were fantastic and serving size was large, easily an app for 4 people.

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Kieran Crowley-Oswald

★ 5

Absolutely amazing transition from the last business in this location. The menu is specialized and affordable. The service is experienced and comfortable. The food is familiar, but cooked to perfection on every app/entree. Plus, a drink on top. Way better of an experience than I was expecting. *Peep the single taco*

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Devan Barber

★ 5

Delicious apps, friendly owners, and reasonable prices. Sauces made from scratch and hand breaded apps can't go wrong. New mushroom app is great and bacon wrapped tots, keeps us coming back for more.

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andrea novak

★ 5

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cheryl peugh

★ 5

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Alayna Meemken

★ 5

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Jennifer Meemken

★ 5

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vickie seehafer

★ 5

First time there and will definitely be back!!! Food was incredible, service was great and the Owner / Chef came out and spoke with us. If you haven’t tried this place it’s definitely one you should!!

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Linda Couron

★ 5

Friendly staff, great atmosphere. I loved the tacos...great burgers and fries. Try the Brussel sprouts too!

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Rick Couron

★ 5

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Justin Scherer

★ 5

Great food!

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