Wine & Dine in Ripon
Ripon offers visitors unique opportunities to wine and dine, shop and unwind. Whether you are visiting or just passing through, we encourage you to explore our shops, restaurants and services! We hope you enjoy your visit! Are you an exploring foodie craving fine wine and cuisine, or more of an average Joe hankering burgers or pizza? Check out the variety of Ripon downtown restaurants, ice cream parlors, pizza joints, bars, pubs and sub shops! If you aren't hungry yet, you will be!
COFFEE & TREATS
Downhill Coffee
3 Harris Street – (920) 748-2555
Take a break with a steaming hot cup of gourmet coffee, cappuccino, tea, or one of our ice cold drinks. They also have great homemade treats. Visit www.downhillcoffee.com for additional information. Open Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 7:30 am to 10:30 pm (Closed on Sunday).
Fat Brew's Roastery & Bakery
223 Watson Street – (920) 748-5188
Fat Brews is a neighborhood coffee shop featuring quality gourmet coffee, espresso and iced blended coffee drinks, and delicious dessert items such as cookies, brownies, cheese cake and scones.
Mugs Coffee House
307 Watson Street – (920) 896-0550
Mugs Coffee House is located in historic downtown Ripon. Stop by for an excellent cup of coffee, indulge in quality food and bakery, and enjoy the comfortable atmosphere. Mugs was created for the people in the Ripon community to have a space to meet and relax. Events such as book clubs and live music are held throughout the week and weekend. Ask about hosting a meeting or event in our side room. Open Monday through Friday 6:30 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Sunday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Watson Street Tea & Treats
208 Watson Street – (920) 748-2085
Watson Street Tea & Treats is a unique boutique offering bulk loose leaf teas, gourmet popcorn, fresh cinnamon roasted nuts, handmade chocolates (available October through Mother's Day) and a selection of gifts & greeting cards. The shop features one of the largest selections of bulk teas in the area. Tea & Treat enthusiasts are encouraged to stop by and sample their products.
RESTAURANTS & PUBS
A&W Restaurant
204 E. Fond du Lac Street – (920) 748-5769
A&W Restaurants, Inc. is a chain of fast-food restaurants, distinguished by its draft root beer and root beer floats. The restaurant offers fine family food at reasonable prices, serving a typical fast food menu of hamburgers and french fries, as well as hot dogs. A&W began in Lodi, California when Roy Allen began a partnership with Frank Wright to help him with the root beer business he had started in 1919. They branded their product A&W Root Beer after their last names. A&W is a fast food franchise company with locations throughout the world. A&W is open for lunch and dinner.
Alibi's Dining & Spirits
1300 W. Fond du Lac Street – (920) 748-7400
Alibi's is open for dining Tuesday thru Thursday from 4:30 to 9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday from 4:30 to 10:00 pm, and Sunday from 10:00 am to 8:30 pm. Closed on Monday.
Benjamin$ Bar
114 Watson Street – (920) 748-2677
Domino's Pizza
120 Blackburn Street – (920) 748-7272
Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery operating a network of company-owned and franchise-owned stores throughout the United States. We choose our ingredients on the basis of safety, taste and nutritional content to bring our consumers what they want. Domino's Pizza dedicates its attention, energy and resources to one mission: Deliver a delicious, hot and fresh pizza made with the highest quality ingredients, every time.
Fat Bruce's Bakery & Eating Kitchen
221 Watson Street – (920) 748-5188
Fat Bruce's offers freshly baked breads, breakfast items, salads, freshly roasted meats and hot lunch sandwiches, prepared right before your eyes in our eating kitchen. Whether dining in or taking out, Fat Bruce's offers something for everyone. Open Monday through Saturday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm (Closed on Monday during the winter months).
Gallagher's restaurant
333 Watson Street – (920) 748-2900
Gallagher's features delectable breakfast and lunch cuisine offered in a contemporary setting, using local ingredients to create delectable dishes. Whether you start your day at Gallagher's with fresh coffee and breakfast, or stop in for a relaxing lunch with friends, you’ll love our flavorful offerings. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm (Closed on Monday).
Kristina's Family Cafe
317 Watson Street – (920) 748-5890
For good old fashioned home cooked meals at affordable prices, look no farther than Kristina's Family Cafe. Open Monday through Sunday, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Miller's Tavern
102 E. Fond du Lac Street – (920) 748-2249
A great place for food, fun and friends. Miller's Tavern is well known in the area for their Friday night fish fry as well as Legend Larry's Wings, the best darn wings in the nation. Live entertainment occasionally featured along with karaoke on Friday nights from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am.
Pastimes Pub & Grille
120 Scott Street – (920) 748-8222
Formerly Ripon's Post Office annex and a liquor store, this recently renovated Pub offers the best steak sandwich around along with many other char-broiled favorites, appetizers, and spirits. Serving from 11:30 am, 7 days a week.
Red's Bar
111 E. Jackson Street – (920) 748-9334
Roadhouse Pizza
102 Watson Street – (920) 748-3322
Roadhouse Pizza provides traditional, original thin crust pizza in a warm, neighborhood environment. The restaurant has been serving generations of families the same way every time since 1980. Roadhouse's food is perfectly and consistently prepared, served hot, and on time. The restaurant's interaction with the guests is one of a kind as its kitchen and service staffs take center stage. Takeout orders are accepted and delivery is available. "Taste the tradition." Roadhouse is open from 4:00 to 9:00 pm Wednesday through Sunday.
SEÑOR Zuzaks' – Big John's Fine Divery
119 Watson Street – (920) 748-3211
Señor Zuzaks' (also known as Big John's Fine Divery) is located on The Square at 119 Watson Street in historic downtown Ripon. Zuzaks' features a selection of burgers, hot dogs and other sandwiches. The restaurant is open Sunday through Wednesday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, Thursday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, Friday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Saturday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Tall Paul's Pub
318 Watson Street – (920) 748-2239
Treasury Restaurant
114 Watson Street – (920) 748-2677
The Treasury features "casual fine dining" in a unique historic former bank building. Half of the menu includes an eclectic selection of "tapas" (small plates for individuals or to share) with somewhat of a Tuscan flair. The remainder of the menu includes seasonal entrees with traditional selections of steak, poultry and seafood. The over all theme is excellence of food served in a casual and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00 pm until close, serving food from 5:00 to10:00 pm. Call (920) 748-2677 for reservations or visit www.ripontreasury.com for additional information.
