Food scene
The best coffee in town along with fresh, customizable donuts. A must-stop! Open daily from 7am-2pm.
Sunrise Donut Café
1014 17th AveThe best coffee in town along with fresh, customizable donuts. A must-stop! Open daily from 7am-2pm.
Elevated cuisine at an affordable price. Try the outdoor wine terrace during warm months! Open Wed - Sun.
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Minhas Distillery - Wisconsin
1404 13th StElevated cuisine at an affordable price. Try the outdoor wine terrace during warm months! Open Wed - Sun.
Great Mexican food and fast service. Take a car - this one is close by, but not within walking distance of the Square.
Luna Maya Restaurant
407 6th StreetGreat Mexican food and fast service. Take a car - this one is close by, but not within walking distance of the Square.
Buggyworks Restaurant and Pub
1015 18th AvenueGreat burgers, salads, etc in a historic setting.
North Side Pub and Grill
1609 10th StCreative and decadent burgers, etc.
Amy's Corner Cafe
1127 16th AveA local favorite for full breakfasts in a historic diner.
One of the oldest cheese stores in the country, Baumy's is a Monroe staple. Try the world's 2nd best chili and if you're daring - a Limburger sandwich!
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Baumgartner's Cheese Store & Tavern
1023 16th AveOne of the oldest cheese stores in the country, Baumy's is a Monroe staple. Try the world's 2nd best chili and if you're daring - a Limburger sandwich!
The Garden Deli
1624 11th StA Monroe staple for lunch and ice cream!
Tacos Martinez
1713 11th StreetFantastic authentic tacos and other Mexican items. Great for lunch take-out.
If you're looking for local-vibe bar where you won't get looked at funny, Jim & Rhonda are always gracious hosts.
Bartels & Co Tap
1012 17th AveIf you're looking for local-vibe bar where you won't get looked at funny, Jim & Rhonda are always gracious hosts.
One of the oldest establishments in Monroe, Suisse Haus is a rustic, laid-back bar with pizza and burgers. Try the patio seating during warmer months.
Suisse Haus Food & Spirits
1602 12th StreetOne of the oldest establishments in Monroe, Suisse Haus is a rustic, laid-back bar with pizza and burgers. Try the patio seating during warmer months.
Attractions
The second-oldest brewery in the nation is definitely worth a stop for a tour and tasting!
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Minhas Craft Brewery - Wisconsin
1208 14th AveThe second-oldest brewery in the nation is definitely worth a stop for a tour and tasting!
The distillery is a great stop for a tour or tasting.
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Minhas Distillery - Wisconsin
1404 13th StThe distillery is a great stop for a tour or tasting.
This is our favorite park for excellent hiking. Take Hwy 59 out of Monroe to the north and just past the airport, turn right on Forest Prairie Rd. Parking is free. Note that this is a dog-friendly park and dogs are commonly off-leash.
Forest Prairie Park
Forest Prairie RoadThis is our favorite park for excellent hiking. Take Hwy 59 out of Monroe to the north and just past the airport, turn right on Forest Prairie Rd. Parking is free. Note that this is a dog-friendly park and dogs are commonly off-leash.
Excellent bike path on a former railway. Head north or south - it's great either direction and it goes for miles and miles - even into Illinois, so you won't run out of track.
Badger State Trail
Badger State TrailExcellent bike path on a former railway. Head north or south - it's great either direction and it goes for miles and miles - even into Illinois, so you won't run out of track.
If you're visiting on a summer night, Sky-Vu is a great experience. Call 608-325-4545 for currently playing and start times. Movies start after dark and you can always stay for a second feature at no additional charge if you want to make it a really late night. No carry-in food or beverages are allowed. Cash only.
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Sky-Vu Drive-In
N1936 WI-69If you're visiting on a summer night, Sky-Vu is a great experience. Call 608-325-4545 for currently playing and start times. Movies start after dark and you can always stay for a second feature at no additional charge if you want to make it a really late night. No carry-in food or beverages are allowed. Cash only.
Shopping
Not just flowers. Busy Bee is great for cute and cozy gifts.
Busy Bee Floral - Monroe, WI Floral Shop & Gifts
1605 10th StNot just flowers. Busy Bee is great for cute and cozy gifts.
Toy Haus
1017 16th AveWho doesn't love a toy store on the Square? Great for kids or gifts.
JoAnne's Dress Shop
1618 11th StA nice Main Street shopping experience for women's clothing.