Guidebook for Appleton
Food Scene
Tempest Coffee Collective
181 Riverheath WayGreat river views. Coffee, tea and light food.
Antojitos Mexicanos
204 E College AveMexican Restaurant in downtown Appleton
Mark's East Side
1405 E Wisconsin AveSupper club with a German twist. Walking distance.
Mr Brews Taphouse
W5725 Riverheath WayGreat burgers and large beer selection.
Seth's Coffee Drive Thru
323 E Washington StDrive thru only. Great coffee.
Lou's Brew Cafe & Lounge - Appleton
233 E College AveCoffee & light food.
Tom's Drive-In
701 E Wisconsin AveLocal "fast food". Burgers etc. Also ice cream.
Apple Valley Pancake House
500 E Wisconsin AveBreakfast and lunch only.
Bowl Ninety-One
100 E College AveRamen restaurant. Delicious and inexpensive.
Copper Rock Coffee Company
210 W College AveCoffee, light food, gelato
Delicious! only open on Saturday 10-4, but can pick up orders generally any day.
8 locals recommend
Whisk & Arrow Sugar Studio
1915 N Richmond StDelicious! only open on Saturday 10-4, but can pick up orders generally any day.
Fratellos Riverfront Restaurant
501 W Water StJava Warung
1915 North Richmond StreetIndonesian food.
Basil Café
1513 N Richmond StBest Thai food in town
Simple Simon Bakery
218 E Wisconsin AveDoughnuts and classic bakery items
The Cozzy Corner
111 N Walnut StSoul Food
Koreana Restaurant
201 W Northland AveKorean & Japanese
Our current favorite. We like to eat at the bar when its just the two of us.
10 locals recommend
Draft Gastropub
664 W Ridgeview DrOur current favorite. We like to eat at the bar when its just the two of us.
Stone Arch Brewpub
1004 S Olde Oneida StHoudini's Escape Gastropub
1216 S Oneida StTJ Sushi & Japanese Steak House
4025 E Lorna LnOur favorite place for sushi
The Lawrence University Cafeteria and Cafe are both excellent and open to the public. Open when school is in session.
Warch Campus Center
711 East Boldt WayThe Lawrence University Cafeteria and Cafe are both excellent and open to the public. Open when school is in session.
Pullmans At Trolley Square
619 S Olde Oneida Stnice setting along the Fox River
Mi Casa Mexican Grill
2190 S Memorial DrFamily run Mexican restaurant
Breadsmith
W3165 Van Roy RdManderfield's Home Bakery
811 Plank RdHome Burger Bar
205 W College AveWildflower Bar & Kitchen
555 N Casaloma DrHarmony Pizza Cafe
432 W Wisconsin AveAuthor's Kitchen and Bar
125 East College Avenueget the empanada appetizer!
Really good dinner specials
Essentials
Jacobs Meat Market
544 N Lawe StMeat market and small grocery store.
Pick 'n Save
511 W Calumet StSterling Dry Cleaning
304 W Wisconsin AveNiemuth's Southside Market
2121 S Oneida StBest fish in town, great meat. Good beer selection too.
The Free Market
734 W Wisconsin AveOrganic grocery store
Festival Foods
1200 W Northland AveWhere I usually shop
Kwik Trip
1300 N Westhill Blvd24 hour decent convenience store. Also one at Meade & Wisconsin.
Shopping
Wilmar Chocolates
1222 N Superior StLocal candy store
Urban Evolutions Showroom
2405 W College AveLocal artists, reclaimed materials, home furnishings and gifts
Tandem
101 W Edison Avegreat liquor store and can also have a drink in back. Not open late.
Great locally made unique items. Good for souvenir or gift shopping.
11 locals recommend
Blue Moon Emporium
227 E College AveGreat locally made unique items. Good for souvenir or gift shopping.
Heid Music
308 E College AveMusic store
Dalla Terra Pasta
432 W Wisconsin AveArtisan pasta, also sold at the farmers market in the summer.
Limited hours
Parks & Nature
High Cliff State Park
n7630 State Park RdGordon Bubolz Nature Preserve
4815 N Lynndale DrHeckrodt Wetland Reserve
1305 Plank RdEntertainment & Activities
The Fire
230 E College AvePaint ceramics, fuse glass, make a mosaic
Appleton YMCA
218 E Lawrence StEmpower Yoga
103 W College AveHot Yoga
95 Yoga House
2400 S Kensington DrHot yoga
Yoga Elements
1981 Midway RdEverything Else
Building for Kids
100 W College AveKids museum in downtown Appleton
Arts & Culture
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
400 W College AveThe History Museum at the Castle
330 E College Ave