Local Directory — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
2510 Restaurant
wausauRelaxed local landmark offering a huge American menu plus a deli & bakery with eats for carryout.
319 Gallery Gift Shop / Talent Shop / Fine Art
wausauNonprofit gallery and gift shop in downtown Wausau featuring handcrafted works by local artists, including oil paintings, pastels, jewelry, pottery, photography, and fiber art. Originally home to the Talent Shop senior artisan program.
6th Street Filling Station
wausauLocally owned breakfast and lunch cafe in a converted service station, known for scratch-made cooking including fresh-baked breads, cinnamon rolls, eggs Benedict, and potato pancakes. Open Tuesday through Sunday.
7 Brew Coffee
wausauDrive-thru coffee stand offering over 20,000 unique drink combinations including coffee beverages, infused energy drinks, Italian sodas, smoothies, teas, and milkshakes. Part of the national 7 Brew chain.
A & A Restaurant
wausauFamily-owned restaurant on Grand Avenue opened by siblings Albion and Albiona, serving breakfast all day along with wraps, pot roast, gyros, and other comfort food from 7 AM to 8 PM daily.
Aftershock Bar & Grill
wausauBar and grill on Lenard Street in Wausau with fish fry, burgers, pool, darts, bags, outdoor patio, and a banquet hall available for private events. Opens daily at 2 PM (noon on weekends).
Alexander Park
wausauA 2.4-acre neighborhood park near the Wausau Airport with an aviation theme, featuring a vintage AD Corsair II fighter jet, play control tower, playground with slides and zip line, basketball and pickleball courts, and picnic shelters.
All MOVEMENT Store
wausauSpecialty retail shop in downtown Wausau selling fitness apparel, yoga supplies, and dance equipment. Open Tuesday through Saturday.
Auntie Taya's
wausauDrive-thru and dine-in coffee shop on East Wausau Avenue serving made-to-order sandwiches, burgers, mac and cheese bowls, baked goods, and coffee with gluten-free and vegan options available.
Back When Cafe
wausauFarm-to-table American fare & signature martinis served in an urban-rustic space with high ceilings.
Belvedere Supper Club
wausauClassic Wisconsin supper club on Highway 97 near Marshfield, built in 1984 and known for steaks, seafood, pasta, homemade desserts, and Sunday brunch. The name "Belvedere" means "open view."
Big Bull Falls Blues Fest
wausauHome of the Big Bull Falls Blues Fest, Wisconsin's longest-running blues festival held each August at Fern Island Park, featuring top national and regional blues acts on a scenic riverside stage.
Big Eau Pleine County Park
wausauA 1,450-acre county park on a peninsula in the Big Eau Pleine Reservoir with 106 campsites across two campgrounds, twelve miles of hiking and biking trails, three boat landings, disc golf, and horseback riding.
Blazin' Gifts
wausauGift shop on North 6th Street in Wausau offering handcrafted items, artisan goods, locally made crafts, home decor, toys, and specialty foods.
Blue Willow Cafe
wausauFamily-style diner on the west side of Wausau serving breakfast all day, known for country fried steak, oversized pancakes, homemade pie, and huge portions in a cozy northwoods atmosphere. Open Monday through Saturday.
Bluegill Bay County Park
wausauA 68-acre scenic county park on Lake Wausau with a double boat launch, hiking trails, fishing pier, picnic shelters, volleyball courts, playground, and horseshoe pits. Popular with boaters and ice fishermen year-round.
Bob & Randy's Bar
wausauHometown corner bar and grill on the corner of 6th and Bridge Streets in Wausau, open daily at 7 AM. Home of the EURO pizza with kielbasa, swiss cheese, and sauerkraut, plus burgers, fish, wings, and daily specials.
Breakfast Bear
wausauBreakfast and lunch restaurant near Rib Mountain open daily 7 AM to 3 PM, featuring creative dishes like blueberry jalapeno jam on chicken and waffles, heirloom tomato omelets, and craft burgers with views of Rib Mountain.
Brockmeyer Park
wausau25.5-acre park with a baseball diamond, soccer fields, a playground & seasonal outdoor skating rink.
Bull Falls Brewing Co.
wausauCraft brewery and taproom on East Thomas Street, reopened under new ownership in 2025 after the original Bull Falls Brewery (Wausau's oldest craft brewery, est. 2007) closed in 2024. Features a biergarten and traditional European-style lagers and ales.
Buzzed too
wausauDrive-thru coffee and dirty soda shop in the heart of Wausau, serving espresso drinks and handcrafted sodas mixed with cream and flavored syrups. A sister concept to the downtown Buzzed plant and coffee shop.
Cedar Creek Mall
wausauEnclosed outlet mall in Rothschild south of Wausau with more than 15 factory stores, a multi-screen cinema, and grocery store. Free parking and easily accessed from I-39 Exit 185.