Journey Along Wisconsin's Backroads To Dorset Valley School Restaurant For A Great Meal In A Setting To Match
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published October 09, 2019
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
A great meal is never too far away in Wisconsin. Whether you’re in a well-populated city or out in the middle of nowhere, a good restaurant is sure to be nearby. And when you’re near Wilton, that good restaurant is Dorset Valley School Restaurant. Serving up home-cooked food in a historic schoolhouse, a visit to the restaurant is sure to be a memorable (and tasty) one. Take a look:
Dorset Valley School Restaurant is located in the tiny village of Wilton. As you can see, it’s situated right off the Elroy-Sparta Bicycle Trail, so it’s the perfect spot for bicyclists to grab some grub.
Pretty remote, reaching the restaurant requires some effort. It also requires traveling along back roads and scenic highways. (Remember to watch out for Amish buggies as you travel on the secluded roadway.)
The former schoolhouse was transformed into a restaurant back in 1998. Well, not completely transformed — the original 300-pound bell still sits atop the schoolhouse.
Despite the few clues regarding its past, the one-room school house received plenty of updates during its transformation into a country-themed restaurant, including oak hardwood floors and the addition of Amish-made tables and chairs.
But the atmosphere is only part of what makes this restaurant so special. The other is its tasty home-cooked fare, which includes a little bit of everything — from breakfast favorites, like pancakes, eggs, and hashbrowns, to country classics along with sandwiches and burgers on homemade bread.
In addition to the regular menu, there are a variety of daily and weekly specials. Visit on Fridays for a fish fry, Saturdays for prime rib, and Sundays for the eatery’s "secret" cream cheese French toast.
Dorset Valley School Restaurant is open year-round. During winter (January 1st through April 30th), it’s open Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. During summer (May 1st through December 31st), it’s open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
