Guidebook for Appleton
Food Scene
Downtown. Tables and couches. Coffee and small plates. Gelato.
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Copper Rock Coffee Company
210 W College AveDowntown. Tables and couches. Coffee and small plates. Gelato.
Authentic Laotian cuisine with Vietnamese and Thai options. Usually closed in July and August.
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Basil Café
1513 N Richmond StAuthentic Laotian cuisine with Vietnamese and Thai options. Usually closed in July and August.
Modern flair - excellent food - try the crystal shrimp!
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GingeRootz Asian Grille
2920 N Ballard Rd Modern flair - excellent food - try the crystal shrimp!
Reservations recommended. Upscale; by the mall. Menu is primarily sourced from Wisconsin.
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Carmella's an Italian Bistro
716 N Casaloma DrReservations recommended. Upscale; by the mall. Menu is primarily sourced from Wisconsin.
SAP
708 N Casaloma DrBrunch, Brown Bag, and Bakery. By the mall.
Sangria's Mexican Grill
215 S Memorial DrNear downtown. Unique location in an old house.
"The Good Mood Food" - Has deep dish, calzones, pasta, etc. in addition to regular pizza.
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Stuc's Pizza
110 N Douglas St"The Good Mood Food" - Has deep dish, calzones, pasta, etc. in addition to regular pizza.
India Darbar Restaurant
2333 W Wisconsin Ave Also check out the Indian grocery next door
Good Company
110 N Richmond St A little bit of everything in a historic building downtown.
Popular supper club and fish fry. Showcases German specialties.
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Mark's East Side
1405 E Wisconsin AvePopular supper club and fish fry. Showcases German specialties.
Mediterranean. Fine dining and extensive wine list. Excellent service. Perfect spot for a romantic dinner; equally appropriate for business.
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Apollon
207 N Appleton StMediterranean. Fine dining and extensive wine list. Excellent service. Perfect spot for a romantic dinner; equally appropriate for business.
Look for the bright green building downtown. Take-out, dine-in, delivery. Open until midnight. Great cheezy breadsticks free with many pizza purchases.
Muncheez Pizzeria
600 W College AveLook for the bright green building downtown. Take-out, dine-in, delivery. Open until midnight. Great cheezy breadsticks free with many pizza purchases.
Pierri Pizza
815 West College AvenueNear downtown. Family place.
Brewed Awakenings
107 E College AveDowntown.
Downtown - look for the red. Recently expanded cafe serves breakfast and lunch. Open until 2pm.
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ACOCA Coffee
500 W College AveDowntown - look for the red. Recently expanded cafe serves breakfast and lunch. Open until 2pm.
Asian Thai
201 W Northland AveFast delivery. My go-to. Chinese and Thai menu.
Author's Kitchen and Bar
125 East College AvenueHigh end, excellent cuisine - no dinner. Downtown.
Downtown. NY bagels and home-made cream cheese. Breakfast and deli sandwiches. Open 7-2:30.
Bagelicious
101 E College AveDowntown. NY bagels and home-made cream cheese. Breakfast and deli sandwiches. Open 7-2:30.
Downtown. Asian fusion spot offering ramen & signature dishes in a casual, modern space with an upbeat vibe.
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Bowl Ninety-One
100 E College AveDowntown. Asian fusion spot offering ramen & signature dishes in a casual, modern space with an upbeat vibe.
Downtown, blink and you miss it. Cult following. Known for their stuffed chicken wings. Noodles, rice, pho, curry, stir-fry, rangoons, rolls.
Mai's Deli
104 S Memorial DrDowntown, blink and you miss it. Cult following. Known for their stuffed chicken wings. Noodles, rice, pho, curry, stir-fry, rangoons, rolls.
The Cozzy Corner
111 N Walnut StSouthern comfort food. Next to the PAC.
Crazy Sweet
514 W College AveOld timey dessert shop downtown. Candy, ice cream, chocolate.
Fratellos Riverfront Restaurant
501 W Water StAmazing views on the river. Modern bar.
On the river. Often has live music. Co-owners of the Fox River Cruise Line.
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River Tyme Bistro
425 West Water StreetOn the river. Often has live music. Co-owners of the Fox River Cruise Line.
Roomy haunt with vintage cocktails, outdoor seating & a menu of New American snacks & entrees.
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Houdini's Escape Gastropub
1216 S Oneida StRoomy haunt with vintage cocktails, outdoor seating & a menu of New American snacks & entrees.
Storied space with stone walls & a beer garden serving sustainable American fare & microbrews.
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Stone Arch Brewpub
1004 S Olde Oneida StStoried space with stone walls & a beer garden serving sustainable American fare & microbrews.
Josef's Gyros & Kabobs
118 Soldiers SquareHidden away downtown but worth a visit for great take-out.
Katsu-Ya of Japan
338 W College AveDowntown. Hibachi available.
Mr Brews Taphouse
W5725 Riverheath WayBurgers and beer on the river.
Glossy, modern brewpub & lounge specializing in Bavarian-style beers & German-leaning dishes.
Old Bavarian Brewing Company
523 West College AvenueGlossy, modern brewpub & lounge specializing in Bavarian-style beers & German-leaning dishes.
The Mad Apple Burger & Billiard Co.
3025 W College AveGreat food plus pool hall. Try their sweet potato planks!
CopperLeaf Hotel restaurant offering New American fare & craft cocktails in cozy, stylish surrounds.
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Rye Restaurant
308 W College AveCopperLeaf Hotel restaurant offering New American fare & craft cocktails in cozy, stylish surrounds.
Spats
733 W College AveFun music-themed decor in the dining room of building from 1922.
Large capacity, spacious bar, outside patio seating available including fire bowls for drinks after dinner - on the river
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Pullmans At Trolley Square
619 S Olde Oneida StLarge capacity, spacious bar, outside patio seating available including fire bowls for drinks after dinner - on the river
Taste of Thai
1222 E College AveDowntown near Lawrence campus.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
10 West College AvenueIn City Center. Smoothies and breakfast and lunch wraps and sandwiches.
Hearty steaks & an extensive wine list amid wood-paneled, old-school decor & football photos. Inside Paper Valley Hotel downtown.
Vince Lombardi's Steak House
333 W College AveHearty steaks & an extensive wine list amid wood-paneled, old-school decor & football photos. Inside Paper Valley Hotel downtown.
Casual eatery serving large portions of Italian favorites in a venue adorned with fine art murals. Downtown. Family friendly.
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Victoria's Italian Cuisine
503 W College AveCasual eatery serving large portions of Italian favorites in a venue adorned with fine art murals. Downtown. Family friendly.
Salads, sandwiches and entrees made fresh with locally sourced ingredients. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available.
Meade Street Bistro
2729 North Meade StreetSalads, sandwiches and entrees made fresh with locally sourced ingredients. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available.
Urban Modern Kitchen
800 East Wisconsin AvenueContemporary and creative modern cuisine.
AMAZING bakery - prepare for a wait - get there early!
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Whisk & Arrow Sugar Studio
1915 N Richmond StAMAZING bakery - prepare for a wait - get there early!
Tempest Coffee Collective
181 Riverheath WayOn the river.
Little Diner Xpress
1939 N Richmond StTry the cobb salad with avocado!
Apple Valley Pancake House
500 E Wisconsin AveBe prepared for a wait - worth it!
A scratch kitchen serving worldly cuisine, shared plates,
an extensive wine list, craft beers, and cocktails in a casually classy vibe.
Fress Restaurant and Bar
511 W College AveA scratch kitchen serving worldly cuisine, shared plates,
an extensive wine list, craft beers, and cocktails in a casually classy vibe.
Parks & Nature
City Park
500 E Franklin StHistoric city square with fountain. Home of Art in the Park in July.
Big 257 acre park with a 27-hole disc-golf course, a lake beach, a kids' farm, sports fields & picnic areas.
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Plamann Park
1375 E Broadway DrBig 257 acre park with a 27-hole disc-golf course, a lake beach, a kids' farm, sports fields & picnic areas.
High Cliff State Park is a 1,187-acre Wisconsin state park near Sherwood, Wisconsin. It is the only state-owned recreation area located on Lake Winnebago
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High Cliff State Park
n7630 State Park RdHigh Cliff State Park is a 1,187-acre Wisconsin state park near Sherwood, Wisconsin. It is the only state-owned recreation area located on Lake Winnebago
Downtown behind Paper Valley Hotel and next to the expo center. Featuring Miron Construction Amphitheater.
Jones Park
301 W Lawrence StDowntown behind Paper Valley Hotel and next to the expo center. Featuring Miron Construction Amphitheater.
City nature reserve with boardwalks & trails through wetland, prairie & forest & a nature center.
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Heckrodt Feuchtgebiet Reserve
1305 Plank RdCity nature reserve with boardwalks & trails through wetland, prairie & forest & a nature center.
At 143 acres Appleton Memorial is the largest and most diverse of Appleton Parks. This community park contains seven softball diamonds, a Miracle League Field and is also home to the Appleton Family Ice Center. Rentable amenities include a pavilion and amphitheater along with the Scheig Center and its surrounding gardens. The park has three playgrounds, paved and unpaved trails and a fishing pond. There is a sled hill and when there is enough snow, areas of the park are groomed for cross country skiing.
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Appleton Memorial Park
1620 East Witzke BoulevardAt 143 acres Appleton Memorial is the largest and most diverse of Appleton Parks. This community park contains seven softball diamonds, a Miracle League Field and is also home to the Appleton Family Ice Center. Rentable amenities include a pavilion and amphitheater along with the Scheig Center and its surrounding gardens. The park has three playgrounds, paved and unpaved trails and a fishing pond. There is a sled hill and when there is enough snow, areas of the park are groomed for cross country skiing.
Great bald eagle watching. The trails are open daily/365 days a year until 11:00 PM.
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1000 Islands Environmental Center
1000 Beaulieu CtGreat bald eagle watching. The trails are open daily/365 days a year until 11:00 PM.
Arts & Culture
The History Museum at the Castle
330 E College AveFox Cities Performing Arts Center
400 W College AveStansbury Theater
420 E College AveOn the Lawrence University campus.
The Trout Museum of Art
111 W College AveHearthstone Historic House Museum
625 W Prospect AvePaine Art Center and Gardens
1410 Algoma BlvdPaper Discovery Center
425 W Water StOneida Nation Museum
W892 County Rd EeShopping
Fox River Mall
4301 W Wisconsin AveThe Vintage Garden, LLC
119 E College AveBlue Moon Emporium
227 E College AveThe Harp Gallery Antiques & Furniture
2101 Northern RdFox River Antique Mall
850 S Van Dyke RdAvenue Art & Company
2304 W Nordale DrHalf Price Books
281 N Casaloma DrYe Old Goat
1919 E Calumet StPenzeys Spices
710 N Casaloma DrWilmar Chocolates
1222 N Superior StCedar Harbor
611 N Morrison StAvenue Jewelers
303 E College AveRustic Resque
116 E Main StEntertainment & Activities
Marcus Hollywood Cinema Grand Chute
513 N Westhill BlvdNeuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium
2400 N Casaloma DrFunset Boulevard
3916 W College AveMonkey Joes Appleton
1800 N Casaloma DrBuilding for Kids
100 W College AveSegway the Fox Tours-Fox Valley
500 East Franklin StreetPinot's Palette
226 E College AveBoard & Brush
109 N Durkee StLambeau Field
1265 Lombardi AveSightseeing
Little Chute Windmill Inc
130 W Main StHoudini Plaza
100 W Lawrence StSee the goats, eat at the cafe, finish off with some goat ice cream and bring home goat cheese and wine!
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LaClare Family Creamery
W2994 County HHSee the goats, eat at the cafe, finish off with some goat ice cream and bring home goat cheese and wine!
Lawrence University
711 E John StEssentials
Gunderson Cleaners
2828 N Richmond StAppleton Police Department
222 S Walnut StKwik Trip
1300 N Westhill BlvdAscension NE Wisconsin St. Elizabeth Hospital
Ascension Medical-Richmond St
3329 N Richmond StAppleton Public Library
3000 N Oneida StAppleton YMCA
218 E Lawrence StPick 'n Save
511 W Calumet StWoodman's Food Market
595 N Westhill BlvdFlanagan's Stop & Shop Inc
522 W College Avebeer, wine, and liquor
Soteria Wellness LLC
5517 W Waterford LnMassage and essential oil therapy