Green Bay’s comfort food scene is quintessential Wisconsin: cheesy, heartwarming, and built for cold-weather cravings.
Think bubbling casseroles, Friday fish fries, butter burgers, and soups that steam up the window. These five favorites deliver that Lambeau-weather cozy.
Kroll’s West
A Green Bay icon across from Lambeau, Kroll’s West is pure Wisconsin comfort, starting with the butter burger: a juicy, char-kissed patty crowned with a pat of butter that melts into the bun for salty, irresistible richness.
Chili arrives thick and meaty with cheddar and onion, while the fried cheese curds are golden-crisp outside and squeaky inside—nonnegotiable with ranch.
Friday fish fry brings flaky cod or perch with rye bread and slaw, and the old-school supper club energy makes it a pre- or post-game ritual.
Plae
Plae takes comfort classics and turns the volume up, plating hearty, from-scratch dishes in a warm, wood-accented space.
The short rib—fork-tender with a rich demi—lands over creamy mashed potatoes, while the mac and cheese arrives bubbling, sharp with Wisconsin cheddar and buttery crumbs.
The roast chicken is juicy with herb pan jus, and seasonal soups (think tomato-basil or loaded baked potato) hit that cozy note. It’s date-night comfort without feeling fussy.
The Pancake Place
When only a belly-filling breakfast will do, The Pancake Place answers with portions that border on legendary.
Pancakes are plate-sized and fluffy, with cinnamon apple, chocolate chip, or classic buttermilk all crowd-pleasers.
Biscuits and sausage gravy lean peppery and rich, and the corned beef hash hits that crisp-on-the-edges, tender-inside balance. Lunch brings diner staples—melty patty melts, turkey clubs, and soup-and-sandwich combos that feel nostalgic.
T. Bacon’s BBQ
For smoky comfort, T. Bacon’s delivers with brisket sporting a peppery bark, tender pulled pork, and ribs that tug neatly from the bone.
The sides are half the joy: creamy mac, pit beans with a molasses twang, and cornbread that’s soft and slightly sweet.
Pile it into a platter or a saucy sandwich and add pickles and slaw for crunch. It’s backyard-barbecue energy all year.
St. Brendan’s Inn
This Irish-inspired inn and pub offers hearty, fireside-ready comfort with a Celtic lean.
Shepherd’s pie is deeply savory, crowned with browned mashed potatoes; fish and chips are crackly and flaky with malt vinegar on the side; and the Guinness beef stew brims with root veg and slow-braised meat.
Soda bread, whipped butter, and a pint of something malty make the meal feel like a hug.
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