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About Wild Goose Cafe

Wild Goose Cafe in Waupun, WI, is a welcoming destination where great food, excellent coffee, and friendly service come together to create a memorable dining experience.

With a strong 4.5-star rating from 1,280 reviews, the café has built a loyal following by consistently delivering the kind of quality and comfort customers look for in a favorite local restaurant.

Whether guests are stopping in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or a relaxing dessert, Wild Goose Cafe offers a warm, casual setting that feels inviting for solo diners, families, and anyone looking for a comfortable place to enjoy a meal.

The menu is designed to suit a wide range of tastes and occasions, featuring everything from comfort food and quick bites to healthy options and small plates. Guests can also enjoy coffee, beer, cocktails, alcohol, and local specialties, making it easy to find something satisfying no matter the time of day.

Known for fast service, great coffee, and standout desserts, the café is a reliable choice when people want quality without the wait. Table service, counter service, and plenty of seating add to the convenience, while the cozy, quiet atmosphere makes it a great place to unwind, catch up with friends, or enjoy a peaceful meal.

With delivery, takeaway, dine-in, and on-site service available, Wild Goose Cafe makes it simple to enjoy its offerings in the way that works best for each guest.

Accessibility and convenience are also central to the experience. The café provides wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms, helping ensure that more customers can visit comfortably and confidently. Reservations are accepted for added planning flexibility, and a variety of payment options—including cheques, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments—make checkout easy and hassle-free.

Located at 1707 Shaler Dr, Waupun, WI 53963, Wild Goose Cafe stands out as a dependable, high-quality restaurant where hospitality, comfort, and great food come together in one inviting place. For those looking for a local spot that combines variety, value, and a consistently pleasant experience, Wild Goose Cafe is a standout choice.

★★★★★ 4.50 rating (1280 reviews)
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Crafted with Passion

Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.

Signature Dishes

Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.

Fresh Ingredients

We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.

Crafted with Care

Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.

Wild Goose Cafe interior
Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

LW Holiday

LW Holiday

9 months ago

So after a year of trying to find a good breakfast/lunch place after our hunts in the Horicon, we found this place! Service was top notch! Our server Mekenna was very kind and on top of it! Great service with a smile for sure! Food was fantastic. Six of us had six different meals and it was perfect. From here on out when we hunt, we are eating here. Nice place and now officially our favorite.

William Woodley

William Woodley

7 months ago

Family and I go here all the time! Great food. Love the atmosphere. Always have had friendly service.

Driven

Driven

4 months ago

Extremely delicious dinners! The daily specials are phenomenal. Great waitress. Fantastic diner. Decently priced. DJ plays great tunes! (classical rock) Highly recommend.

Rachel

Rachel

8 months ago

We love the wild goose cafe! The honker is a phenomenal sandwich and they have gluten free bread now which is awesome! Briella was our server, she is wonderful! Pictured is the honker on gf bread, the baby honker, and a half baby honker

Kaleb Z

Kaleb Z

4 months ago

Some of the best food ive eaten on the road. Always amazing. Super friendly atmosphere. Clean bathrooms. Super cute little restaurant, and i love the map of the US u can place a pin on where you are from. Me and my driving friends always talk about this place and reccomend it to everyone.

Patricia Greear

Patricia Greear

year ago

The staff here are amazing! The food is home cooked food. It's a wonderful place. I have eaten here the 2 weekends. I wouldn't try anywhere else. Everything I have tried had was delicious.

Dallas Johnson

Dallas Johnson

10 months ago

I stop here every time I come through. Even if its just to grab an order and go. They have some of the best sausage links and biscuits and gravy I have had out on the road. Staff is always kind and helpful. Keep up the good work Wild Goose!

Desirae Huff

Desirae Huff

9 months ago

Only rated 6 stars cause I can't do 10!! We followed the reviews to this gem and so glad we did! Traveling from Kentucky and we will definitely be back! Our waitress Missy was awesome, very attentive and friendly. We told her about a tip from another Wisconsin waitress, trying cheese curds with caramel and then let her try one. Next thing we knew she'd shared it and the entire bar was eating it! Everything we got was incredible and HUGE!! Come with an appetite! You will definitely be happy! We had the Alfredo, the Honker, the Shepherd's Pie, and the chicken pot pie soup...all AMAZING!! Planning to go back for breakfast!! Oh, bring them a state license plate for their wall!!

Cristy Zanto

Cristy Zanto

6 months ago

It's a truck stop diner, but I say that in a good way. In my experience, that's not always the case. Some diners are not great and some are so good you write a glowing review....This one is a gem. We're local and love coming here. Food isn't outrageously priced and it's very good. My go to order is always the Breakfast skillet with scrambled eggs, extra hashbrowns and extra hollandaise and Sourdough toast. (Love building a bit bigger so I can take some home). The toppings for the skillet is plenty and and very good. I never have issues with my eggs. And the Hasbrowns are actually crispy which is amazing. I know for a fact the waffles, french toast, mickey pancakes, omlettes, and Jake break burrito are very good as well. We've also had burgers here and they're so delicious and perfectly cooked. Anything we've tried has been a big hit with us! The staff are attentive, sweet, and helpful. Good food, good service, and good price! Can't go wrong with that.

Gordon Duer

Gordon Duer

4 months ago

Stopped for breakfast, had the biscuits and sausage gravy. It was well seasoned did not have to salt or pepper it. Biscuits were tender. There were large chunks of sausage in the gravy. The waitresses were friendly and professional. Restaurant was clean. Definitely worth coming back.

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Cheques
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Plenty of parking

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

1707 Shaler Dr, Waupun, WI 53963, United States

Reservations

+1 920-345-1648

Hours

Open Now · Sunday 5 AM-6 PM
Sunday 5 AM-6 PM
Monday 5 AM-9 PM
Tuesday 5 AM-9 PM
Wednesday 5 AM-9 PM
Thursday 5 AM-9 PM
Friday 5 AM-9 PM
Saturday 5 AM-6 PM
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