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Covered Wagon Restaurant

4.4 288 reviews Closed 2013 N Rapids Rd, Manitowoc, WI 54220, United States

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Covered Wagon Restaurant, nestled in Manitowoc, WI, embodies the charm of a rustic eatery where comfort food meets a cozy atmosphere. This diner prioritizes homemade meals that resonate with patrons, making it a beloved spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Diners rave about the broasted chicken and signature burgers, which showcase deliciously crafted flavors. Notable highlights include their fantastic desserts, such as freshly made donuts and blueberry delights. With wheelchair accessibility and a family-friendly environment, Covered Wagon is a must-visit for both locals and tourists seeking a warm, inviting dining experience. Each visit promises a taste of heartfelt home cooking.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Fast service
Great coffee
Great dessert
Serves local specialty

Popular for

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Quiet

Crowd

Family-friendly
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Covered Wagon Restaurant before visiting.

Reviews for Covered Wagon Restaurant

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288 reviews

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Review highlights

Based on 288 reviews

Customers consistently praise Covered Wagon Restaurant for its home-style, homemade food delivered with friendly and prompt service. Popular menu items such as the burgers, broasted chicken, and chicken dumpling soup receive frequent positive mentions, highlighting their quality and flavor. Patrons also appreciate generous portions at reasonable prices, contributing to an overall welcoming dining experience. The intimate diner setting is noted for its cozy ambiance, though seating can be limited. Attention to detail in food preparation, including well-cooked entrees and tasty side dishes like cheese curds and fries, further enhances the appeal. Overall, Covered Wagon Restaurant is recognized as a worthwhile local spot offering satisfying comfort food and a warm atmosphere.

Andrew “Dice” Deisley

Mar 29, 2025

Service was prompt and friendly. Food was great! I had the firehouse Mushroom Swiss. I added fried onions and it came with fries. I must say it was fantastic. my son had the curds which were on point. Plus I had some tenders too. All were amazing. worth the stop for local business support.

Dylan Shomidie

Mar 18, 2025

SO good! Talk about home-cooked meals. I thought the food was fantastic. Great quality, nice portions, excellent prices. The stuff and the ambience were wonderful too. I really enjoyed this place and so glad I found it while visiting here.

Jenine Soucoup

Mar 12, 2025

Awesome as usual! Best chicken dumpling soup! We had perch basket as well. Excellent!

Danielle Wright

Mar 02, 2025

First time visitors, heard lots of great things about this place and was not disappointed. Small diner, space can be limited, but everything is homemade. We got a free donut sample because we visited on a Friday. I have to commend the line cook for making my fried eggs Perfectly- the whites were fully cooked (no slime!) and the yolk wonderfully runny.We took 2 slices of pie home, and this was a challenge to just choose 2 because we wanted to try them all! Friendly staff, will be back.Edit: 6-12-22, family came for Sunday supper, we all had the ribs special, two of us tried it with the broasted (fried) chicken. Everything was delicious and freshly made. We've ordered take out many times, everything is always fresh and craveable. Always order dessert!!!

Lee Haston

Mar 01, 2025

Only been there once. But the Burgers and broasted chicken were delicious. We will be going back to try more of the menu.

Ben Jacobs

Feb 27, 2025

We love this place when we visit my Father. Excellent food, great desserts and run by a great owner. The ambience reminds me of a Norman Rockwell painting.

Lisa Mercier

Jan 28, 2025

Love this place. Great food, excellent desserts, and great staff.

Stephanie Shepherd

Jan 09, 2025

This is a nice homey and friendly place. The food is good and the waitress was great. We went here for lunch. Reasonably priced, family friendly. I ordered a side salad and it had a lot of vegetables in it that I normally don't see at others do. I enjoyed it.