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The Restaurant In The Middle Of Nowhere That’s So Worth The Drive From Milwaukee

Published Nov 19, 2017

Written by 

E Jamar

Have you ever wanted to get out of the city for awhile? This restaurant is in the middle of nowhere off of I-94 in Johnson Creek, roughly an hour from Milwaukee—and it's so worth the drive!

Welcome to The Pine Cone!

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The Pine Cone is a popular truck stop restaurant in Johnson Creek that's open 24 hours, seven days a week. People from all over the country stop in to get a taste of home cooking and outrageously good bakery!

From homemade soup, to comfort food...

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This spot offers truly homemade Midwestern cooking. It's not unlikely for a line to lead out the door to get a taste of this classic and delicious food. All of their food is made from scratch, and is well worth the wait.

...to incredible pastries!

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The Pine Cone is arguably most well known for its bakery. They have ten daily pie selections along with homemade Wisconsin cream puffs, giant eclairs, and cinnamon rolls. This is one spot to satisfy your sweet tooth.

With friendly service, a classic atmosphere, and amazing food, you simply cannot go wrong.

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At the Pine Cone, everyone makes you feel at home. They're used to travelers stopping in for comfort food, and treat everyone with the utmost respect. Whether you're on the road or traveling to Johnson Creek just to visit this amazing restaurant, you'll always feel more than welcome!

The Pine Cone Restaurant is located at 665 Linmar Ln., Johnson Creek, WI, and is open 24/7.

Have you been to The Pine Cone? Was it worth the drive? Share your experience in the comments below!

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