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Unique Places to Eat in Wisconsin Dells

Looking for a unique place to eat at during your next visit to Wisconsin Dells, WI?

You’ll definitely want to add these local restaurants to your list. I’m sharing options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Paul Bunyan’s Northwoods Cook Shanty

Thanks again to the Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau for hosting our visit. All opinions are my own. 

Breakfast Spots in Wisconsin Dells

Start your day with these great local restaurants.

Paul Bunyan’s Northwoods Cook Shanty

Fill Up at Paul Bunyan’s Northwoods Cook Shanty

411 State Hwy 13, Wisconsin Dells, WI

Taking family-style food to another level, you’ll need a big appetite for Paul Bunyan’s Northwoods Cook Shanty.

You can get a picture with Paul Bunyan or Babe the Blue Ox on your way to eat at this lodge-themed restaurant.

Paul Bunyan’s Northwoods Cook Shanty

You pay for your meal before you’re seated. It’s a little different, but it does make it faster when you’re ready to leave after your meal.

If you want your server’s tip added to your bill, tell the cashier in advance.

donuts at Paul Bunyan’s Northwoods Cook Shanty

Our breakfast started with buttermilk donuts, biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage links, ham, camp-fried potatoes, flapjacks, coffee, and juice.

breakfast at Paul Bunyan’s Northwoods Cook Shanty

We could have gotten refills on any of the breakfast items, but we were stuffed after the first round.

Kudos to those who keep those refills coming. The restaurant also serves other menu items for lunch and dinner if you visit at a later time.

Mr. Pancake in Wisconsin Dells

Enjoy Breakfast Sweets at Mr. Pancake

1405 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy

This is a great breakfast spot in a building shaped like a giant paddleboat.

pancakes at Mr. Pancake in Wisconsin Dells

The specialty pancakes are large, and the omelets even come with pancakes, so you don’t have to choose between sweet or savory.

pancakes at Mr. Pancake in Wisconsin Dells

You will definitely not leave hungry. Mr. Pancake is across the street from the Noah’s Ark Waterpark entrance.

That makes it a great place to fill up before your big day at the park.

*This is a popular spot for breakfast, so try to avoid the morning rush and get there extra early or later.

MACS - Macaroni and Cheese Shop

Restaurants for Lunch & Dinner in the Wisconsin Dells

These are great restaurants to stop by for lunch or dinner while in Wisconsin Dells.

A Cheese Lovers Paradise at MACS – Macaroni and Cheese Shop

208 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, WI

Mac and cheese fans, this place is for you! Don’t let the pan sizes fool you, because the regular size is filling.

sizes of mac and cheese MACS - Macaroni and Cheese Shop

MACS has an assortment of creative combinations to mix up your mac n’ cheese, and I can guarantee that it will be love at first bite.

mac and cheese at MACS - Macaroni and Cheese Shop

A few of our favorite dishes were the bacon, chicken, ranch, and jalapeno popper. My younger son is a mac and cheese purist, and he still loved his version, too.

The Grateful Shed Truckyard

Stay and Play at The Grateful Shed Truckyard

1470 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy

The Grateful Shed Truckyard was one of my favorite discoveries during our visit.

The Grateful Shed Truckyard

It combines food trucks, great live music, creative seating, and decor, including an elevated rehabbed Greyhound bus that you can dine in.

tacos at The Grateful Shed Truckyard

You can choose from food trucks with Asian food, street tacos, and grilled cheese variations. The hardest part is narrowing down your options.

Chinese food at The Grateful Shed Truckyard

There is a bar and plenty of seating areas inside or outside. The bus is a unique seating option if you don’t mind heights.

The Grateful Shed Truckyard

There are a few smaller buses to dine in on the lower level, too.

outdoor patio The Grateful Shed Truckyard

The outdoor area also has fire pits and cornhole.

license plate staircase The Grateful Shed Truckyard

You really need to take your time to look around at everything while you are there.

The Grateful Shed Truckyard

There are so many fun details located throughout the space.

train at Buffalo Phil’s Pizza & Grille

Buffalo Phil’s Pizza & Grille

150 Gasser Rd

I’m a sucker for a gimmick, and Buffalo Phil’s Pizza & Grille has a dining experience that will put a smile on the faces of adults and kids alike.

train at Buffalo Phil’s Pizza & Grille

You can sit in an area where your food and drinks are delivered by a server …or you can sit where the food is delivered by train.

burgers at Buffalo Phil’s Pizza & Grille

Seriously, why would you want to sit anywhere else?

sandwich at Buffalo Phil’s Pizza & Grille

Our sandwiches and burgers were delicious and delivered quickly, which was great because we had a time crunch before leaving for the airport.

The expressions on the kids’ faces as the train passed by, blowing bubbles, or when it delivered their meals were priceless. I’ll admit, I was super excited when our food came by train, too.

Hot Rocks Wisconsin Dells

Cook Your Meat at Hot Rocks

399 Co Rd A

Hot Rocks is a tiki-themed restaurant with fun drinks and menu items you can watch while cooking on a hot lava stone.

sign for Hot Rocks Wisconsin Dells

Your server will give you pointers for the best practices for when to flip or sear your meat, depending on what you select.

cocktail in shark glass at Hot Rocks Wisconsin Dells

We tried the Filet Mignon Medallions, Jumbo Tiger Shrimp, and the Porterhouse.

meal at Hot Rocks Wisconsin Dells

What’s great is that you’re in charge of ensuring that your meat is cooked to your preferences on the 750 degrees Fahrenheit lava stone in front of you.

dessert at Hot Rocks Wisconsin Dells

Don’t forget to save room for the Hot Rocks Fudge Volcano for dessert. This is a great dessert for sharing, and the brownie is delicious.

waterslide Kalahari Resorts Wisconsin Dells

More Adventures In Wisconsin Dells

Looking for more things to do in the area?

You’ll want to add these ideas to your list.

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