Food & Drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

2510 Restaurant

Relaxed local landmark offering a huge American menu plus a deli & bakery with eats for carryout.

4 Father's Pub

Neighborhood pub on Merrill Avenue opened by four friends (the "four fathers"), featuring pool tables, dart boards, TVs for watching sports, pizza, and live music.

6th Street Filling Station

Locally owned breakfast and lunch cafe in a converted service station, known for scratch-made cooking including fresh-baked breads, cinnamon rolls, eggs Benedict, and potato pancakes. Open Tuesday through Sunday.

7 Brew Coffee

Drive-thru coffee stand offering over 20,000 unique drink combinations including coffee beverages, infused energy drinks, Italian sodas, smoothies, teas, and milkshakes. Part of the national 7 Brew chain.

A & A Restaurant

Family-owned restaurant on Grand Avenue opened by siblings Albion and Albiona, serving breakfast all day along with wraps, pot roast, gyros, and other comfort food from 7 AM to 8 PM daily.

Aftershock Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on Lenard Street in Wausau with fish fry, burgers, pool, darts, bags, outdoor patio, and a banquet hall available for private events. Opens daily at 2 PM (noon on weekends).

Auntie Taya's

Drive-thru and dine-in coffee shop on East Wausau Avenue serving made-to-order sandwiches, burgers, mac and cheese bowls, baked goods, and coffee with gluten-free and vegan options available.

Back When Cafe

Farm-to-table American fare & signature martinis served in an urban-rustic space with high ceilings.

Blue Willow Cafe

Family-style diner on the west side of Wausau serving breakfast all day, known for country fried steak, oversized pancakes, homemade pie, and huge portions in a cozy northwoods atmosphere. Open Monday through Saturday.

Bob & Randy's Bar

Hometown corner bar and grill on the corner of 6th and Bridge Streets in Wausau, open daily at 7 AM. Home of the EURO pizza with kielbasa, swiss cheese, and sauerkraut, plus burgers, fish, wings, and daily specials.

Breakfast Bear

Breakfast and lunch restaurant near Rib Mountain open daily 7 AM to 3 PM, featuring creative dishes like blueberry jalapeno jam on chicken and waffles, heirloom tomato omelets, and craft burgers with views of Rib Mountain.

Bull Falls Brewing Co.

Craft brewery and taproom on East Thomas Street, reopened under new ownership in 2025 after the original Bull Falls Brewery (Wausau's oldest craft brewery, est. 2007) closed in 2024. Features a biergarten and traditional European-style lagers and ales.

Burks Bar

Relaxed neighborhood bar on Stewart Avenue in Wausau featuring craft beer, cocktails, food, TV sports, and outdoor seating. Open daily.

Buzzed too

Drive-thru coffee and dirty soda shop in the heart of Wausau, serving espresso drinks and handcrafted sodas mixed with cream and flavored syrups. A sister concept to the downtown Buzzed plant and coffee shop.

CHAR Grillhouse

Upscale restaurant inside the Jefferson Street Inn in downtown Wausau, serving New American cuisine with expertly grilled meats and seafood, craft cocktails, and signature rubs and seasonings. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

Chatterbox Bar

Chellis Street Pub

Ciao

Italian restaurant in downtown Wausau specializing in homemade pasta, fresh seafood, oysters, and craft cocktails, with an impressive wine list.

Cop Shoppe Pub

A welcoming corner bar in Wausau known for its Bloody Marys, free popcorn, Tuesday taco bar, trivia nights, and live music.

Denmar Tavern

Era Cafe Rib Mountain

Forward Beverage Co

Wisconsin's own nonalcoholic cocktail taproom in downtown Wausau, crafting soft cocktails and social seltzers from real fruit juice and natural extracts, including their signature In-Fashioned.

Glass & Grain House

Husband-and-wife-run bar and bakery in Wausau offering over 100 craft beers and ciders on tap alongside a rotating menu of house-baked treats, games, and good vibes.

Green Table Market

Homestead On 52

A historic venue eight miles east of Wausau with over 100 years of history, originally founded in 1878. Now a rustic bar and grill with a ballroom for events, weddings, and parties, serving burgers, homemade pizzas, and weekly specials including Friday fish fry.

Intermission Bar

A downtown Wausau bar known for its vibrant atmosphere and free live music five nights a week featuring Midwest musicians. Famous for selling more Jameson than any other bar in Wisconsin.

J&P’S Tippling House

A modern bar and restaurant on Shrike Avenue in Wausau offering craft cocktails, fourteen rotating craft beer taps, the largest wine selection of any bar in town, and a full food menu of sandwiches, wraps, salads, and entrees with free pool and darts.

Juliett

A craft cocktail bar in downtown Wausau opened in 2024, featuring hand-crafted cocktails with hand-cut clear ice, zero-proof options, and a curated wine and beer list in a cozy, eclectic atmosphere.

Kin & Kind

A friendly neighborhood beer bar on Grand Avenue with the largest selection of canned craft beverages in the Wausau area, offering over 100 beers in a plant-filled, coffeehouse-style space with trivia, bingo, and food trucks.

Lil' Ole Winemaker Shoppe

A downtown Wausau wine shop since 2001 offering over 40 handcrafted wine varieties, a tasting bar, pet-friendly outdoor patio, gift shop, and free beer and wine making workshops.

Loading Zone Eatery

Modest roadside eatery & bar offering steaks, seafood & a Friday fish fry, plus nightly specials.

Loppnow's Sports Bar

A sports bar on North 3rd Street in Wausau.

Matt's 101 Pub

A lively pub in the heart of Wausau serving cold beer, cocktails, wings, pizza, and nachos with live music and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Known for the coldest beer in town.

Milwaukee Burger Company - Wausau

Easygoing standby serving handcrafted burgers & many beers on tap, plus shakes, wings & cocktails.

Mosinee Brewing Company

A craft brewery and taproom in downtown Mosinee featuring over 16 tap beers, an outdoor beer garden, and event rental space. Open Tuesday through Saturday with extended hours on weekends.

Moua's Callon Street Pub

A neighborhood pub on Callon Street in Wausau.

Mountain Taste Authentic Nepali & Indian Cuisine

The first restaurant to bring authentic Nepali and Indian cuisine to Wausau, serving dishes like Chicken Tikka Masala, curries, samosas, and chai.

Nevermore on Third Bar & Grille

Gothic Victorian-themed gastropub inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, featuring gourmet sliders, shareable plates, craft cocktails, and live music in an atmospheric setting with exposed tin walls and velvet curtains.

Night School Night Club and Venue

Nightclub and event venue offering live music, DJ sets, dancing, and a full restaurant and bar, with a mission to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Oliva’s at Gulliver's Landing

Nautically themed restaurant on Lake Wausau serving seafood, steaks, and pastas with panoramic lake views, opened in 2025 by the team behind Carmelo's.

Pinewood Supper Club

Lakefront, family-owned restaurant serving seafood, steaks & pasta in a rustic, lodge-like interior.

Pregame Pub

Bar on North 6th Street in Wausau.

Red Eye Brewing Company

Founded in 2007 on Washington Street in downtown Wausau, this artisan brewpub pairs small-batch craft beers with wood-fired pizzas and a from-scratch kitchen.

Redwood St. Roasters

Family-owned coffee roastery in Edgar founded by a Chilean winemaker-turned-roaster, using small-batch methods and cutting-edge technology for exceptional coffees and nitro cold brew.

Richard's Restaurant & Bar

Family-owned supper club serving homemade recipes for over 35 years, known for steak dinners, Friday fish fry, and Saturday prime rib buffet.

Rue Brew Coffee Co.

Small-batch coffee roaster near Wausau offering specialty blends available online and at local retailers.

Shaun's Mirage

Bar on Merrill Avenue in Wausau.

Sugar 'n Spice Cheesecakes & Coffee

Central Wisconsin's premier cheesecake shop offering 150 flavors, all made from scratch with the finest ingredients. Also serves coffee and espresso drinks.