Gus’s Diner
630 N Westmount Dr, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590
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Address :
630 N Westmount Dr
Sun Prairie, WI, 53590 - Phone (608) 318-0900
- Website https://www.gussdiner.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :6:00 am - 10:00pm
- Mon : 6:00 am - 10:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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M P.
Finally went for lunch yesterday and what a great place! Diner food with a diner feel! Ricky was our server and was very friendly and efficient. Will be going back soon enough!
(5)Sara T.
I've been here a couple times. It's never really been amazing. This evening, we were seated in the way back room which has the worst ambiance. I got to sit at a table and I faced a grey wall with tacky new pictures that are trying to look old. I didn't even have a window to look out of. I'd rather sit in my car in the parking lot and eat. I got the unlimited fish/shrimp fry with a baked potato. My potato wasn't warm enough to melt my butter. It didn't taste like a baking potato. The breading on fish was wet like it had been sitting around for a while. Btw it was 7:15 on a Friday. A busy time. Why wasn't it made to order?? We were asked if we wanted more fish or shrimp AFTER our plates were bused. We rarely saw our waitress, she spent her time in the front part of the restaurant which I honestly don't blame her for doing. We won't be going back to Gus's restaurant.
(1)Tamara C.
Note..I've been here many more times. The chocolate shake is great. The ribs are awesome...fall off the bone St Loius style. Still staying away from apple pie though ;)
(4)Susan D.
Two undercooked cheeseburgers, two pops and a bill for $27. .. after our waitress forgot we were there and people seated after us got waited on before us. We should have just left. Won't be back.
(1)Annie Y.
Great atmosphere, friendly service and really good food! I love going to this place for breakfast (served all day), lunch or dinner. Delicious pies, sundaes and shakes, too!
(5)Thomas T.
We gathered for a family thing - the back room is a nice way to do that. Ricky, the waiter, was very personable - he was fantastic. The food was okay. The appetizers were very good - cheese curds and onion rings. Tasty. For dinner, I got the pot roast over noodles. It sounded like a nice comfort food dish. When served, it wasn't quite the "Ma's home cooking" I thought it would be, but it was alright. Not quite enough roast, but it tasted fine. The soups there were pretty decent - nice to get a bowl with each meal. I tried someone's cole slaw and it too was pretty good. Overall, the food is what you would expect at a typical diner. Not the best, but not the worst. The burgers looked pretty good - I'd probably try one of those next time. The french dip looked a little dry, which made me think I would have regretted getting the philly, which was my second choice. The menu has a little bit of everything, so everyone in your party should find something to order. The ambiance was classic diner. If you've seen this place from the outside, you should NOT be surprised by the 60's style diner interior. If you're not up for that, then just stay away. Would I go back? Yeah, sure - if something was planned there. Sun Prairie isn't exactly next door, so something besides the food would have to draw me there. Reading other reviews, I WOULD go back to try their breakfasts.
(3)Eduardo F.
We tried the Ruben and the French dip. The Ruben was OK nothing special. The so "special" chili was also OK. Besides good service all was OK. The place looks pretty nice and the decoration is old school too.
(3)Jeff C.
Have driven by it for years to and from Sun Prairie and always meant to stop in. Took the family there today for Father's Day. The restaurant has an attractive retro decor, and the place was immaculately clean. Staff was all helpful, pleasant and prompt. The food was excellent - I tried a burger that had a fried egg, barbecue sauce, cheese, etc. that was delicious. Oldest son had the Elvis pancakes (peanut butter, banana, chocolate chips on the pancakes) and liked them very much. Youngest son had mac and cheese, which had generous shavings of cheddar on top Middle boy had the ribs, tender and nicely done. The chicken dumpling soup was also good. Word of warning, come hungry--the portion sizes were enormous! The chocolate shake my son ordered to go was a work of art.
(4)Brian P.
Had a very good meal here. A burger/ruben sandwich combined. Service is friendly, portions big. Will definitely stop here again.
(4)Glenn S.
Went in for a late brunch one Saturday. Overall, a pretty good diner experience. The retroness of the decor added to the experience in my opinion. But I still get entertained by standing in front of a jukebox flipping through the song list. The food was good, not great. My steak and eggs weren't great. At least the steak wasn't. A little overcooked and seemed like a slightly lesser piece of meat than the steak and eggs at some other cafes and diners, but I'm not too picky about my steak unless it gets charred, which they didn't do. The highlight for me though was the pleasant cheerfulness of my waitress. She even called me "Hun" (as in honey, not Attila), and being called hun by a waitress in a diner setting just made my day. Definitely a good place for breakfast and brunch.
(4)E L.
It was our first time to Gus's Diner and we would visit again soon. I was pleasantly surprised that everything we ordered (I had the Vegetarian Omelette and my friend had Southwest Skillet) wasn't greasy. The serving size was perfect, the price was reasonable, and the service was great- attentive, accurate, and well-knowledgeable. The food came out in a very timely manner, considering that the place was relatively busy.
(4)Jon Y.
Good food, crowded, hurried service (the bus boy would swoop in and grab stuff as he said "you done")
(4)Timothy W.
I have been here a couple of times, and it never disappointed me. It was an accident finding the place the first time, but I easily remembered where it was when going there again. The breakfast is great. They have large portions and good prices. The waitstaff is friendly and always willing to answer questions, fill drinks, etc. I do not think my coffee cup ever got to less than 1/2. Standard diner fair. I've only had breakfast, but it's always been cooked to order and no complaints. I had prime rib and eggs the last time, (I guess the prime rib was from the night before), and it was a very generous cut. Spiced nicely and very enjoyable to eat. Love the american fries with onions. I plan on going back.
(4)Sarah Z.
Gus's has quickly become our go-to breakfast place in Sun Prairie! The service is friendly and usually pretty quick. It's a 50's style greasy diner, but there are some decent breakfast options if you want to stick to healthier choices. Their omelettes and scramblers are great - the greek omelette is our favorite! If you don't want the extra calories, they are very nice about customizing the order to your preferences. Order off their breakfast menu - their lunch/dinner options haven't impressed us.
(4)Michelle F.
Gus's is a fifties-themed diner, so ambience is what it is--get over it. I've been here for breakfast a few times, and I'm happy to report that the fare is just fine. The service is friendly and attentive. I can't remember the last time (if there ever was one) that I was blown away by breakfast food, so what more can you ask for?
(3)Tawnie R.
Went a couple weekends ago for breakfast/lunch. I had their Southwest Scramble, and hubby had their Turkey Club. Both were excellent. No room for dessert. Maybe next time, and there WILL be a next time!
(4)Hollywood S.
YUM!!! Love the atmosphere here. The food was delicious! Super crispy hash browns and the pancakes may be the BEST I've ever had!!! Fast and friendly service too. My new favorite breakfast place :)
(5)Thomas C.
Love this place. Reminds me of the dinners I went to all the time back in Philly. Food is good, prices are reasonable and always a good crowd. Sadly a sign says there is WiFi, but I have yet to connect to it.
(5)Gary A.
Reminds me a little bit of Mel's Dinner from the old tv show "Alice". Kinda of small inside and had the sweaty kitchen staff in back. It has a '50's theme to it, which gave us plenty to look at while we waited for our meal. We were seated right away and served drinks promptly as well. The waitress was very helpful in describing our meal choices and we never felt that we were an inconvenience to her. The food came in very large quantities which was a pleasant surprise. Two burgers and fries was enough to fill up the two large individuals. Not the cheapest place to eat but when you consider portion size, it seems to be a fair deal. Overall a nice experience and will go again.
(4)Judi R.
Have enjoyed Gus' for a decade. Last time I went a few days ago, it was the pits. Server never brought me my coffee, though I asked three times, until the food arrived, fifteen minutes after I'd ordered the coffee. She seemed out of it to me; "no problem" was her favorite expression but everything was a problem for her while serving me. The food, which had always been very good, was awful--greasy and slimy. I may try it one more time (though I'll be certain not to set where that particular waitress is assigned). If the experience repeats, I won't be back. Don't know what has caused the change (maybe it was a one-day thing) but it's gone way downhill.
(2)Kevin H.
I hate writing negative reviews.. i really do, but man oh man, Gus's Diner is not something that lends itself to positive reviews. Food- gross, unhealthy Cleanliness- dirty Service- 2 thumbs down Ambiance- almost everyone in this place is pushing 350lbs... and shoveling food down their throats, as to keep that standard going. it's not a comfortable place to eat I have nothing nice to say..
(1)Catrina S.
I often travel through Sun Prairie on my way to Richland Center for work. I stop at Gus's whenever possible. I have had food from the breakfast and lunch menu. The pancakes have a slight vanilla flavor and are one of my favorite sides. One of my favorite breakfast (or lunch) items is one of their skillets. They have several different flavors to match your fancy and I have never had one that was a disappointment. The BLT and club sandwiches are also good. This place is a diner and is just like what you would expect. The service is fast and with a smile. Your coffee or soda will never go empty.
(3)Dave J.
Maybe I should give five stars, these guys are pretty good! I have brought clients there a number of times and have been satisfied with the food and service. I can't say anything bad about the restaurant.
(4)Joe G.
Ihop, Denny's, and whatever else breakfast is around here ain't got nothin on Gus's diner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(5)Frank C.
Gus started out impressing me. We have been there four times. Each time got progressively worse. The quality of the food steadily went downhill. I do not believe I'll be going to Gus's again.
(2)Heather C.
1.) The table side juke boxes don't work right 2.) The food is what every person who wants a heart attack eats on a regular basis 3.) No way you're picking up any hot guys under 80 here (I settled for Bob who lives on a stool at the counter. Go Viagra!)
(2)Daniel D.
Great 50's style diner. My wife and I go here at least twice a week. We really like the salad bar and their breakfasts are awesome. My 2 favorite things to get are the corned beef hash skillet and the country fried steak and eggs. The best thing I found here is that you get a lot of food for the money. I don't know many places where you can walk out stuffed to the gills (2 people) for under 20 bucks.
(4)Fei X.
I love the atmosphere in this place. Very fun but service has gone down lately.
(4)Darcy G.
Great service and the food was wonderful, large potions,. I ordered the covered chop sirloin and mashed potatoes Lots of cheese fresh mushrooms and veggies the potatoes were not instant and the gravy was tasty, I'll be back
(4)A.D. M.
Love this place. The food could be a notch better--for instance, not using those crappy, over-breaded, packaged, frozen cheese curds--but the burgers are outstanding and the breakfast menu is solid. A few things could use a touch more flavor, but overall, better than most places.
(4)Michelle T.
This place was great! There were six of us and we all enjoyed what we ordered. The best part was the service! Our waitress Rebecca was so good and very nice. We were celebrating two birthdays so each celebrant got to select a dessert from the dessert carousel. Everything was homemade. The butterschotch pie and chocolate cake were delicious! The nice thing too is they offer a Kids Eat Free special on Mondays for children under 10. We will be back for sure!
(4)Melissa S.
This is pretty much standard diner fare for the food - good portions for your buck. Don't miss the pancakes for breakfast - they beat the pants off Perkins for sure. Get over the JUKEBOXES - there's too much noise in this joint to hear each and every one anyways. Burgers and desserts are great as well. Its pretty apparent much of everything else is out of a container or box. Not much of anything is from scratch that I can tell.
(4)Leanna T.
Gus's is the kind of place you go to for the experience rather than the food, and certainly not for the location if you live in downtown Madison like I do! Gus's is a perfectly adequate greasy-spoon diner that's well outside of Sun Prairie's "downtown." The decor is reminiscent of a classic '50s diner (or at least, it does a passable imitation for those of us too young to remember the actual '50s), replete with jukeboxes at every table and a red-white-and-chrome color scheme. The waitstaff are decently friendly and competent. The menu, which includes a fun "In the '50s..." list of ZOMG EVERYTHING WAS SO CHEAP shockers, is huge and very unhealthy. I greatly dislike the processed taste of the creamy soups, but the sandwiches, omelets and burgers are all tasty and beyond filling. Avoid the chicken tenders -- a friend ate them once and they were inedibly salty. The same friend pronounced the coleslaw "meh" (I assure you, he's a connoisseur -- I myself don't touch the stuff). No one I've ever been there with has ever sampled the desserts. If you choose to assuage your nagging conscience with the salad bar, you'll probably be a lot more disappointed than if you'd just gone for the Denver omelet... mmm. Overall, it's the kind of food that hits the spot when you wake up late on a weekend day and realize you are starving. I'd probably have given it 4 stars, but the coffee kinda sucks.
(3)TT R.
Well, correction to my previous review. I did go back there but they did not have the creamy rice soup I liked. The BBQ rips was not great. My hubby's BBQ is way better. My husband had a chili soup and he didn't like it either. Like the previous reviewer said this is the kind of place to you go for experience, not for the food. After a long water play, my kids usually eat anything but the didn't even finish half their order and came home still hungry. It was a disappointment but I would go back there for their rice soup if they ever make it again
(2)Audrey I.
This place was really cute! The atmosphere is adorable and kitschy as all diners should be, and unlike the other reviewers I found the food to be quite good! The delivery was prompt and the food was tasty and classic. Monty's Blue Plate will give you a more gourmet approach to diner food but a place like Gus's has everything you expect in the way you expect it. I'm undoubtedly a city girl, but I appreciated their charm and tasty food. I'll probably come back when I'm looking for that genuine diner feel that's harder to find in a metropolitan area.
(4)Brianne I.
Food was good, not great but not bad. Atmosphere is fun and the service is decent. Very large portions so you get your money's worth. We go past it a lot, so I'd be open to going back.
(3)Scott S.
We'd been wanting to check this place out because every time we passed it the parking lot was full. The night we stopped by was no exception, it was a packed house. It's a cool 1950's-themed greasy spoon complete with jukebox. I went for the special, the Friday Night Fish Fry, but it was pretty lackluster and I wouldn't order it again. The milkshake was pretty good. It seems like the kind of place you go for the experience and not so much the actual food. For my money, I'd rather go to Monty's Blue Plate in Madison. It's very similar, but the food is better.
(2)Thomas C.
Good local, diner style food at pretty good price.
(4)katie a.
We've stopped in on our way out of town a couple of times. The food is pretty crappy, but I'll take it over McDonald's any day! You have personal juke boxes in your booth, which is pretty cute but we've never gotten it to work correctly :( It's diner food; the meatloaf sandwich was pretty good, and the burgers not bad. The fries were not very good but the milkshake was wonderful! If you're in the area stop in.
(3)Michael C.
Great food! My wife had a burger that was cooked to perfection, I had a Greek omelet that was fabulous ... American fries to die for!
(4)Sarah E.
Very good food and friendly staff. You always get your money's worth. The ambience is a little much for my taste but hey it's a diner so it's expected.
(3)W S.
Good as advertised American fare. Service was prompt. Prices were surprisingly inexpensive. Atmosphere 50s diner. Couple of quirks: jukeboxes at the table should be free and working. If it's not working than get rid of it, takes up unnecessary space. Free wi-fi sign on door. There is no free wi-fi, that's irritating.
(3)T N.
I've ate here multiple times and the food to me is gross. I've been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner and it's not very good. It's not expensive but not very good food. The atmosphere is neat it has cool old time decorations! The waitstaff has always been very nice too. I will not go back here though because I do not like the food.
(2)Sarah E.
Very good food and friendly staff. You always get your money's worth. The ambience is a little much for my taste but hey it's a diner so it's expected.
(3)W S.
Good as advertised American fare. Service was prompt. Prices were surprisingly inexpensive. Atmosphere 50s diner. Couple of quirks: jukeboxes at the table should be free and working. If it's not working than get rid of it, takes up unnecessary space. Free wi-fi sign on door. There is no free wi-fi, that's irritating.
(3)T N.
I've ate here multiple times and the food to me is gross. I've been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner and it's not very good. It's not expensive but not very good food. The atmosphere is neat it has cool old time decorations! The waitstaff has always been very nice too. I will not go back here though because I do not like the food.
(2)Gary A.
Reminds me a little bit of Mel's Dinner from the old tv show "Alice". Kinda of small inside and had the sweaty kitchen staff in back. It has a '50's theme to it, which gave us plenty to look at while we waited for our meal. We were seated right away and served drinks promptly as well. The waitress was very helpful in describing our meal choices and we never felt that we were an inconvenience to her. The food came in very large quantities which was a pleasant surprise. Two burgers and fries was enough to fill up the two large individuals. Not the cheapest place to eat but when you consider portion size, it seems to be a fair deal. Overall a nice experience and will go again.
(4)Judi R.
Have enjoyed Gus' for a decade. Last time I went a few days ago, it was the pits. Server never brought me my coffee, though I asked three times, until the food arrived, fifteen minutes after I'd ordered the coffee. She seemed out of it to me; "no problem" was her favorite expression but everything was a problem for her while serving me. The food, which had always been very good, was awful--greasy and slimy. I may try it one more time (though I'll be certain not to set where that particular waitress is assigned). If the experience repeats, I won't be back. Don't know what has caused the change (maybe it was a one-day thing) but it's gone way downhill.
(2)Sarah Z.
Gus's has quickly become our go-to breakfast place in Sun Prairie! The service is friendly and usually pretty quick. It's a 50's style greasy diner, but there are some decent breakfast options if you want to stick to healthier choices. Their omelettes and scramblers are great - the greek omelette is our favorite! If you don't want the extra calories, they are very nice about customizing the order to your preferences. Order off their breakfast menu - their lunch/dinner options haven't impressed us.
(4)Michelle F.
Gus's is a fifties-themed diner, so ambience is what it is--get over it. I've been here for breakfast a few times, and I'm happy to report that the fare is just fine. The service is friendly and attentive. I can't remember the last time (if there ever was one) that I was blown away by breakfast food, so what more can you ask for?
(3)Kevin H.
I hate writing negative reviews.. i really do, but man oh man, Gus's Diner is not something that lends itself to positive reviews. Food- gross, unhealthy Cleanliness- dirty Service- 2 thumbs down Ambiance- almost everyone in this place is pushing 350lbs... and shoveling food down their throats, as to keep that standard going. it's not a comfortable place to eat I have nothing nice to say..
(1)Tawnie R.
Went a couple weekends ago for breakfast/lunch. I had their Southwest Scramble, and hubby had their Turkey Club. Both were excellent. No room for dessert. Maybe next time, and there WILL be a next time!
(4)Hollywood S.
YUM!!! Love the atmosphere here. The food was delicious! Super crispy hash browns and the pancakes may be the BEST I've ever had!!! Fast and friendly service too. My new favorite breakfast place :)
(5)Catrina S.
I often travel through Sun Prairie on my way to Richland Center for work. I stop at Gus's whenever possible. I have had food from the breakfast and lunch menu. The pancakes have a slight vanilla flavor and are one of my favorite sides. One of my favorite breakfast (or lunch) items is one of their skillets. They have several different flavors to match your fancy and I have never had one that was a disappointment. The BLT and club sandwiches are also good. This place is a diner and is just like what you would expect. The service is fast and with a smile. Your coffee or soda will never go empty.
(3)Joe G.
Ihop, Denny's, and whatever else breakfast is around here ain't got nothin on Gus's diner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(5)E L.
It was our first time to Gus's Diner and we would visit again soon. I was pleasantly surprised that everything we ordered (I had the Vegetarian Omelette and my friend had Southwest Skillet) wasn't greasy. The serving size was perfect, the price was reasonable, and the service was great- attentive, accurate, and well-knowledgeable. The food came out in a very timely manner, considering that the place was relatively busy.
(4)Jon Y.
Good food, crowded, hurried service (the bus boy would swoop in and grab stuff as he said "you done")
(4)M P.
Finally went for lunch yesterday and what a great place! Diner food with a diner feel! Ricky was our server and was very friendly and efficient. Will be going back soon enough!
(5)Eduardo F.
We tried the Ruben and the French dip. The Ruben was OK nothing special. The so "special" chili was also OK. Besides good service all was OK. The place looks pretty nice and the decoration is old school too.
(3)Sara T.
I've been here a couple times. It's never really been amazing. This evening, we were seated in the way back room which has the worst ambiance. I got to sit at a table and I faced a grey wall with tacky new pictures that are trying to look old. I didn't even have a window to look out of. I'd rather sit in my car in the parking lot and eat. I got the unlimited fish/shrimp fry with a baked potato. My potato wasn't warm enough to melt my butter. It didn't taste like a baking potato. The breading on fish was wet like it had been sitting around for a while. Btw it was 7:15 on a Friday. A busy time. Why wasn't it made to order?? We were asked if we wanted more fish or shrimp AFTER our plates were bused. We rarely saw our waitress, she spent her time in the front part of the restaurant which I honestly don't blame her for doing. We won't be going back to Gus's restaurant.
(1)Tamara C.
Note..I've been here many more times. The chocolate shake is great. The ribs are awesome...fall off the bone St Loius style. Still staying away from apple pie though ;)
(4)Susan D.
Two undercooked cheeseburgers, two pops and a bill for $27. .. after our waitress forgot we were there and people seated after us got waited on before us. We should have just left. Won't be back.
(1)Annie Y.
Great atmosphere, friendly service and really good food! I love going to this place for breakfast (served all day), lunch or dinner. Delicious pies, sundaes and shakes, too!
(5)Thomas T.
We gathered for a family thing - the back room is a nice way to do that. Ricky, the waiter, was very personable - he was fantastic. The food was okay. The appetizers were very good - cheese curds and onion rings. Tasty. For dinner, I got the pot roast over noodles. It sounded like a nice comfort food dish. When served, it wasn't quite the "Ma's home cooking" I thought it would be, but it was alright. Not quite enough roast, but it tasted fine. The soups there were pretty decent - nice to get a bowl with each meal. I tried someone's cole slaw and it too was pretty good. Overall, the food is what you would expect at a typical diner. Not the best, but not the worst. The burgers looked pretty good - I'd probably try one of those next time. The french dip looked a little dry, which made me think I would have regretted getting the philly, which was my second choice. The menu has a little bit of everything, so everyone in your party should find something to order. The ambiance was classic diner. If you've seen this place from the outside, you should NOT be surprised by the 60's style diner interior. If you're not up for that, then just stay away. Would I go back? Yeah, sure - if something was planned there. Sun Prairie isn't exactly next door, so something besides the food would have to draw me there. Reading other reviews, I WOULD go back to try their breakfasts.
(3)Jeff C.
Have driven by it for years to and from Sun Prairie and always meant to stop in. Took the family there today for Father's Day. The restaurant has an attractive retro decor, and the place was immaculately clean. Staff was all helpful, pleasant and prompt. The food was excellent - I tried a burger that had a fried egg, barbecue sauce, cheese, etc. that was delicious. Oldest son had the Elvis pancakes (peanut butter, banana, chocolate chips on the pancakes) and liked them very much. Youngest son had mac and cheese, which had generous shavings of cheddar on top Middle boy had the ribs, tender and nicely done. The chicken dumpling soup was also good. Word of warning, come hungry--the portion sizes were enormous! The chocolate shake my son ordered to go was a work of art.
(4)Brian P.
Had a very good meal here. A burger/ruben sandwich combined. Service is friendly, portions big. Will definitely stop here again.
(4)Glenn S.
Went in for a late brunch one Saturday. Overall, a pretty good diner experience. The retroness of the decor added to the experience in my opinion. But I still get entertained by standing in front of a jukebox flipping through the song list. The food was good, not great. My steak and eggs weren't great. At least the steak wasn't. A little overcooked and seemed like a slightly lesser piece of meat than the steak and eggs at some other cafes and diners, but I'm not too picky about my steak unless it gets charred, which they didn't do. The highlight for me though was the pleasant cheerfulness of my waitress. She even called me "Hun" (as in honey, not Attila), and being called hun by a waitress in a diner setting just made my day. Definitely a good place for breakfast and brunch.
(4)Timothy W.
I have been here a couple of times, and it never disappointed me. It was an accident finding the place the first time, but I easily remembered where it was when going there again. The breakfast is great. They have large portions and good prices. The waitstaff is friendly and always willing to answer questions, fill drinks, etc. I do not think my coffee cup ever got to less than 1/2. Standard diner fair. I've only had breakfast, but it's always been cooked to order and no complaints. I had prime rib and eggs the last time, (I guess the prime rib was from the night before), and it was a very generous cut. Spiced nicely and very enjoyable to eat. Love the american fries with onions. I plan on going back.
(4)Thomas C.
Love this place. Reminds me of the dinners I went to all the time back in Philly. Food is good, prices are reasonable and always a good crowd. Sadly a sign says there is WiFi, but I have yet to connect to it.
(5)Michael C.
Great food! My wife had a burger that was cooked to perfection, I had a Greek omelet that was fabulous ... American fries to die for!
(4)Frank C.
Gus started out impressing me. We have been there four times. Each time got progressively worse. The quality of the food steadily went downhill. I do not believe I'll be going to Gus's again.
(2)Heather C.
1.) The table side juke boxes don't work right 2.) The food is what every person who wants a heart attack eats on a regular basis 3.) No way you're picking up any hot guys under 80 here (I settled for Bob who lives on a stool at the counter. Go Viagra!)
(2)Dave J.
Maybe I should give five stars, these guys are pretty good! I have brought clients there a number of times and have been satisfied with the food and service. I can't say anything bad about the restaurant.
(4)Daniel D.
Great 50's style diner. My wife and I go here at least twice a week. We really like the salad bar and their breakfasts are awesome. My 2 favorite things to get are the corned beef hash skillet and the country fried steak and eggs. The best thing I found here is that you get a lot of food for the money. I don't know many places where you can walk out stuffed to the gills (2 people) for under 20 bucks.
(4)Fei X.
I love the atmosphere in this place. Very fun but service has gone down lately.
(4)Darcy G.
Great service and the food was wonderful, large potions,. I ordered the covered chop sirloin and mashed potatoes Lots of cheese fresh mushrooms and veggies the potatoes were not instant and the gravy was tasty, I'll be back
(4)A.D. M.
Love this place. The food could be a notch better--for instance, not using those crappy, over-breaded, packaged, frozen cheese curds--but the burgers are outstanding and the breakfast menu is solid. A few things could use a touch more flavor, but overall, better than most places.
(4)Michelle T.
This place was great! There were six of us and we all enjoyed what we ordered. The best part was the service! Our waitress Rebecca was so good and very nice. We were celebrating two birthdays so each celebrant got to select a dessert from the dessert carousel. Everything was homemade. The butterschotch pie and chocolate cake were delicious! The nice thing too is they offer a Kids Eat Free special on Mondays for children under 10. We will be back for sure!
(4)Melissa S.
This is pretty much standard diner fare for the food - good portions for your buck. Don't miss the pancakes for breakfast - they beat the pants off Perkins for sure. Get over the JUKEBOXES - there's too much noise in this joint to hear each and every one anyways. Burgers and desserts are great as well. Its pretty apparent much of everything else is out of a container or box. Not much of anything is from scratch that I can tell.
(4)Thomas C.
Good local, diner style food at pretty good price.
(4)Leanna T.
Gus's is the kind of place you go to for the experience rather than the food, and certainly not for the location if you live in downtown Madison like I do! Gus's is a perfectly adequate greasy-spoon diner that's well outside of Sun Prairie's "downtown." The decor is reminiscent of a classic '50s diner (or at least, it does a passable imitation for those of us too young to remember the actual '50s), replete with jukeboxes at every table and a red-white-and-chrome color scheme. The waitstaff are decently friendly and competent. The menu, which includes a fun "In the '50s..." list of ZOMG EVERYTHING WAS SO CHEAP shockers, is huge and very unhealthy. I greatly dislike the processed taste of the creamy soups, but the sandwiches, omelets and burgers are all tasty and beyond filling. Avoid the chicken tenders -- a friend ate them once and they were inedibly salty. The same friend pronounced the coleslaw "meh" (I assure you, he's a connoisseur -- I myself don't touch the stuff). No one I've ever been there with has ever sampled the desserts. If you choose to assuage your nagging conscience with the salad bar, you'll probably be a lot more disappointed than if you'd just gone for the Denver omelet... mmm. Overall, it's the kind of food that hits the spot when you wake up late on a weekend day and realize you are starving. I'd probably have given it 4 stars, but the coffee kinda sucks.
(3)TT R.
Well, correction to my previous review. I did go back there but they did not have the creamy rice soup I liked. The BBQ rips was not great. My hubby's BBQ is way better. My husband had a chili soup and he didn't like it either. Like the previous reviewer said this is the kind of place to you go for experience, not for the food. After a long water play, my kids usually eat anything but the didn't even finish half their order and came home still hungry. It was a disappointment but I would go back there for their rice soup if they ever make it again
(2)Audrey I.
This place was really cute! The atmosphere is adorable and kitschy as all diners should be, and unlike the other reviewers I found the food to be quite good! The delivery was prompt and the food was tasty and classic. Monty's Blue Plate will give you a more gourmet approach to diner food but a place like Gus's has everything you expect in the way you expect it. I'm undoubtedly a city girl, but I appreciated their charm and tasty food. I'll probably come back when I'm looking for that genuine diner feel that's harder to find in a metropolitan area.
(4)Brianne I.
Food was good, not great but not bad. Atmosphere is fun and the service is decent. Very large portions so you get your money's worth. We go past it a lot, so I'd be open to going back.
(3)Scott S.
We'd been wanting to check this place out because every time we passed it the parking lot was full. The night we stopped by was no exception, it was a packed house. It's a cool 1950's-themed greasy spoon complete with jukebox. I went for the special, the Friday Night Fish Fry, but it was pretty lackluster and I wouldn't order it again. The milkshake was pretty good. It seems like the kind of place you go for the experience and not so much the actual food. For my money, I'd rather go to Monty's Blue Plate in Madison. It's very similar, but the food is better.
(2)katie a.
We've stopped in on our way out of town a couple of times. The food is pretty crappy, but I'll take it over McDonald's any day! You have personal juke boxes in your booth, which is pretty cute but we've never gotten it to work correctly :( It's diner food; the meatloaf sandwich was pretty good, and the burgers not bad. The fries were not very good but the milkshake was wonderful! If you're in the area stop in.
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