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Posted in Wisconsin Food & Dining, Quick Bites January 12, 2021 by Daniella DiRienzo

You’ll Absolutely Love This 50s Themed Diner In Wisconsin

Great food isn’t the only thing that makes a meal memorable. Surroundings can easily make or break a meal – and at Miss Katie’s Diner, they definitely make it! A true blast from the past, the diner features a fun 50s-theme throughout. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the food is amazing and includes everything from breakfast classics to blue plate dinners. Take a look:

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Re-living the days of poodle skirts, rock and roll, and the Slinky is as easy as a visit to Miss Katie’s Diner in Milwaukee.

A diner with a hint of doo-wop, Miss Katie’s Diner boasts an undeniable retro theme, making it “one of Wisconsin’s most famous 50s diners.”

Nods to the decade can be found just about everywhere - from the furniture to the décor.

There's even a pinball machine and vintage 18-foot shuffleboard table (behind the counter).

In business for decades, the diner has long been known to locals. And in 1996, when President Bill Clinton and then German Chancellor Helmut Kohl held an impromptu luncheon at the diner, it became known around the world.

Though deserving of its widespread fame based on its charmingly retro setting alone, that’s not the only thing the diner has going for it.

The fare, which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, is just as impressive as the vintage ambiance.

A favorite breakfast spot, the menu features early morning classics, such as eggs Benedict, French toast, omelettes, and pancakes. There’s also corned beef hash, which is a top-seller.

In the afternoon, patrons stop by for soups, daily lunch specials, and sandwiches.

Nightly specials and blue plate dinners make dinnertime at the diner just as drool-worthy.

And with homemade malts and shakes, dessert is a must when at Miss Katie’s Diner.

The beverage selection doesn’t end with frozen concoctions, though, and that’s because the diner has a full bar.

For more information, call Miss Katie’s Diner at (414) 344-0044. You can also visit the diner’s website or Facebook page.

So, did you know about this retro restaurant? Ever visited? If so, what’d you order? And how was it? Tell us in the comments section.

This isn’t the only eatery that’ll transport you back in time. Read about another here.

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Address: 1900 W Clybourn St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA

Daniella DiRienzo

Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.