Don's TV & Repair Speakeasy

First time here. It's a clever idea, and fun place to take someone who has not been there before. Had reservations for 7:15 and got in a little early. There were other groups waiting for their times, and even some people who just showed up, but no luck with openings. It was busy and took a few minutes to connect with our server. She was efficient, but not especially friendly. Did a good job to help us out with ordering. Wasn't sure about whether we could customize a regular boozy shake, but we got that worked out. Our group had a couple of burgers and chicken sandwich. The hamburgers were just okay. A little on the dry side. The chicken sandwich was better. Fries and onion rings were hot and plentiful. Finished the meal with a Yoshi's Cookie Shake, and swapped the Rum for Peanut Butter Whiskey. That was the highlight of the meal. The place is fun, and the prices are decent.

I'll preface my review by setting the context that our reservation was at 4pm on a Sunday and our party consisted of 2 adults and 2 kids. This was our second time coming to Don's; we were not able to get in the first time without a reservation, but we learned our lesson and made a reservation this time. We got seated pretty quickly, and the place was definitely not full. Our server was attentive and started us out with some shakes - strawberry and chocolate for the kids and a boozy Irish shake for the adults. The presentation is fun - all shakes come with sprinkles around the glass. The shakes were good, just a lot of whipped cream on top of the shakes that ended up at the bottom of the glass. Our main meal consisted of the brunch burger, the hot chicken sandwich, the butter burger, and chicken tenders. Sides included fries, tots, and cheese curds. All the sandwiches were basic and good, but messy. The sides came out hot. The cheese curds were pretty garlic-y, so the kids weren't fans, but I thought they were good. The atmosphere is fun, but also kind of dark and the neon signs and bright TV screens got to my eyes after a while. Overall, a fun place to try!

What a fun night at the tv repair shop! We went for dinner with several people ranging in age between 7 and 70… and we all loved it! It’s always fun to start with the password for entry and the decor was retro and fun to explore and talk about with the kids. The milkshakes (including boozy ones) were huge and delicious — but we definitely could have shared them and not ordered as many! The burgers were actually really good and well-priced and the cheese curds by far our favorite side dish. Generally, we had too many sides if I were to order again. The angel sauce was fine but not exceptional for us, and served a bit cold which wasn’t my favorite — very glad I ordered the butter burger instead. The food came very quickly though which was a huge win for the kiddos. We will definitely be back — especially for brunch as that menu looked delicious!

We stopped in on burger night, 99 cent burger with any drink you buy. Very cool atmosphere, excellent burgers and drinks. The booze shakes are huge. Our waitress did a great job. Very easy to make a reservation online. Met in the front by staff and brought into the restaurant through the soda machine. We enjoyed the experience and will come back.

Really cute and fun place - with or without kids. First staff interaction was cute and memorable - our server was really great as well - and she was training that Saturday night. We all got shakes which were amazing and didn't take long considering we ordered 4 of them - only thing we agreed on was they could use more ice cream believe it or not. They are so loaded with other goodies the ratio is off. Kids liked their burgers and our fish fries were fabulous! I was hesitant about horseradish potato pancakes but they were perfect - not too spicy. I'd totally recommend everyone go here at least twice because there's a lot to see!

This was my first time at Don’s and will definitely not be my last. This is one fun place to go to!!! First of all, you need a password to get in. Then you walk into incredible nostalgia. I mean tv’s are everywhere and let’s not forget the old fashioned menu “up top”. It takes you back to Mel’s Diner or Happy Days. Now for the food. . We had the Birra burrito and the fish fried cod with fries, coleslaw and the best grilled to perfection rye toast. I mean - I could’ve eaten a loaf of the grilled rye. Now for the shakes. . . We had the strawberry shake as well as the salted caramel shake with Oreos and a ding dong. When I tell you everything about this place is amazing, I’m not lying. Great restaurant and Great memories . . .

Ahhhh the remnants of my childhood wrapped into one tiny little amazing hole in the wall. This place was awesome. We got to sit in the star wars themed room, which was fun! The kids got to play some games while we waited for our table and each of them practiced the secret pass code to get in "An Ice Cold 7UP" please! The shakes were phenomenal, the food was awesome, and our server was superb. The atmosphere just made it even more fun. So much nostalgia. Very kids friendly and was cool to show my kids some of the things we used to enjoy, like landline telephones. Highly recommend, and we went during lunch so it wasn't so crazy busy!

Check your bill at the end. They added 18% tip without letting us know. 2 adults, 2 kids, average fried food where fries and such are extra. Don's Old Fashioned tastes like any old fashioned, did the job. Shakes were good and probably the only thing I would recommend. Boozy shake was $14 but to take the Chambord out so my daughter could have it NA cost $15. Things had taken so long we had to change our shakes to go, which kind of ruins the experience but did mean we could take our time with them as they are really rich and creamy. Server was with the fairies, we barely saw her and it all took a very long time for a half full venue. We had a 90 minute window before heading elsewhere. When my wife handed my card to someone to get payment sorted, it came back with out the check and I had to get a server to explain the $148 bill. She still suggested I tip the server if she even did a "decent job". I understand auto-gratuity on large tables, but to not disclose it for a basic table is terrible business and the only reason I caught it was that I was stunned at the price of the meal. I could have quite easily tipped twice and it raises the question of how often people do this. Past the auto-grat, the numbers added up correctly but they certainly work the "add on" method to make up for all those 10c martinis. Cool spot, but wont return or send friends to eat.

We came here as a party of 8, and it was everybody's first time, so I made sure to make reservations. Joyfully, we got seated at the bar in the Star Wars room (yep, I'm a nerd, it's me!). We took advantage of the free burger with any drink special, and ordered two orders of tots to share. Drinks were all over the place, from simple iced tea to a Game Boy and Yoshi's Cookie, to my Margarita in a cactus, and my husband's Old Fashioned in a small crock pot, just to name a few! We all opted for Naughty Angel burgers and modified them to our own particular tastes. We were celebrating a marriage and a small family reunion, and our server brought us complimentary baskets of donut holes with a delicious dipping sauce to help us celebrate....very sweet and appreciated! Now, typically, food experiences just don't stick with me. However, the burger I ate here was one of the BEST burgers I have ever had. I was talking about it for months afterward! I would love to try other menu items, the drinks in particular! Service was great and the place is interesting to walk around. I slept on this place, but I'm glad I finally made it in! 3/2025

What a fun little place with a great Nostalgic vibe this hidden spot is. One you enter you go into a waiting area that has arcade games and other nostalgic items which took me back to my childhood. When you are first walk in you have to use the secret password "ice cold 7up". Then you'll get to enter the secret door into the restaurant. Be sure to watch your step as it would be easy the trip and fall. Certainly a hazard. We sat at the bar, but there are several half booth and the other half chair. There is also another area with a bar. Just outside of the room there is a tab pulling machine for purchasing if you wish. We ordered serval items off the menu to try: Hot Chicken Sammy my son added it needed extra ranch, Birria Breakfast Burrito was delicious perfect amount of all ingredients that made this item the best menu item we ordered, the Naughty Brunch Burger was tasty. In addition we ordered the Bourbon donuts I felt were ok ... my hubby said good. Last, we order the Browsers Brownie Shake. Our server was kind and knowledgeable. Our food came out fast and was hot. We were not told that the bill already includes the gratuity is included at 20%. If not looking at the bill you'd over tip. No difference in price of the shake with or without alcohol. That's a bummer, but it was tasty. I'll end with, just as there is a secret door to enter though, they're is a servers exit. A must check out for an 80s and 90s baby.

Visited this spot for a late lunch on a Saturday at 2pm and it was still busy! I loved the atmosphere, the retro games and decor was a hit with my bf's family and they enjoyed the thrill of having to say the super secret password. We all really loved the cheese sauce! I would've loved to have had slightly bigger portions but the food was decently filling. The crockpot old fashioned was quite funny and we enjoyed how fun it looked. Overall a great experience and would be back again! Need to try their milkshakes next time

Food was great. Better than expected with the small menu. Milkshakes were okay. 7/10. A bit on the watery side. Service was the reason for the stars. Waited over 20 minutes for milkshakes while other around came and left. Very selective and a bit rude. Disappointing. Kids enjoyed at least.

Fruity pebble waffles were SO GOOD and I'm not a huge fruity pebbles or waffle person. Tasted like mochi almost. Such a cute place, love the theme, and the cups/glasses for the drinks. Super cute, my friend brought me when I was visiting and it was totally worth it. The birria breakfast burrito was a lil soggy and so hard to eat but filling/yummy nonetheless

What a cool concept for a restaurant! If you didn't know about Don's TV & Repair, you would probably drive right by it. We were visiting Wisconsin and heard about this place from my cousin, and we knew we had to try it! It says "TV Repair" outside, and you enter from the street and are in a small room that looks like a lobby of a tv shop mixed with some 80's themed video games. You give a "secret phrase" and you enter through the 7-Up door....speakeasy style. (It would have seemed more secret if the waiting area wasn't full of other customers.) We went on a Wednesday because it was 99 cents burger night. Yes, the burgers are 99 cents; but you pay anywhere from $.50 to $1 to add toppings like cheese, tomatoes, and pickles. I was surprised that the burger was really big and quite good, and it came out pretty fast. We also ordered a side of cheesy fries which were very cheesy with melty cheese sauce. They have lots of boozy and regular drink choices, including boozy milkshakes and all-day mimosas. I had the Homicidal Maniac which came in a Wednesday Adams mug. It was made with Jack Daniels Apple, amaretto, lemonade, and gummy worms......good but tart. My husband had the Yoshi's Cookie which was a ginormous cookie dough shake made with Captain Morgan and cookie dough ice cream.....topped off with a full sized Chipwhich! And it was just $14. We had a great server, Emily, and enjoyed our meal. Everything is 80's themed with diner-style tables. I was really impressed that the restaurant called me about 5 minutes after walking out to let me know that they'd found an earring that I must have dropped. If you are ever visiting Milwaukee and want a unique dining experience at very reasonable prices; I highly recommend Don's TV Repair! It's a fun place and one of a kind! Also kid friendly!

We did not have reservations as we never expected needing reservations at noon on a Saturday, but apparently we did. Given I was in town for the holidays, and my family and friends drove from various areas of town to meet me there, we asked if there was any way to accommodate our part of 5. The staff member at the front mention there was no availability until 2 days later, but then another staff member mentioned that there was some bar seating but only 4. We said, we would make it work even though we were a party of 5. They said they would page us in 45 min. We went shopping next door and after 45 min returned but never received a text. When we were finally seated there was ample seating in the restaurant, so I'm confused if there were just numerous no shows or just a timing situation. The decorations are very nostalgic; however, I feel the staff could do a much better job playing up the vibe. We didn't know there was a passcode, but the hostess, guided us to the correct answers and let us in. The menu is entertaining; however, high in sugar and not necessarily unique or home made. Lots of processed ingredients. I could see this be a fun entertaining place to take kids.

I am not going to post pics other than the exterior photo because it's such a fun surprise to walk in and uncover a nostalgia explosion! The vibe here is super cool, and service was great. My friend and I came here during a girls' weekend in Milwaukee. So glad we did. Their "Liquid Repairs" drink list is fun and affordable. I did the Tommy Cod, and it was delicious. For eats, I opted for the bacon burger. My friend did the breakfast that included horseradish potato pancakes, and I will admit, they are an acquired taste. Neither of us really liked them. They seem to have a lot of specials, depending on day and time. I highly recommend reservations, as there was a twosome who came in just before we did, and they were told it would be a 15-minute wait without reservations. Normally not shocking, but there were not many people in the eating space (three tables at 9:45 am), so I was surprised that the twosome was not able to enter without waiting 15 minutes, which they opted not to do.

TERRIBLE service and WAY overpriced... they charged us 18% and there was only four of us. Went for breakfast and it cost us $80 and we had our four year old grandson was with us, food wasn't all that . Not going to rate our experience because I wouldn't even give it one star.

Such a fun and unique place in walkers point! We did have to wait about 20 mins after our original reservation time but it was worth it. Highly recommend checking out the cheese curds as well they were delicious.

Do they make the cheesy tater tots with crack? Seriously I ordered one basket for our nine person group and we ordered three more baskets. Our waitress said it's the homemade cheese that's a special recipe. Try these and you will thank me. Yes you can get $.10 martinis when you order an entree. You are limited to 3. They come out quick at first and then slow down which is to be expected. You can choose from vodka or gin, regular or dirty. Most people got the signature burger but I opted for the chicken sandwich which I would not get again. The chicken was thin and overcooked with sweet coleslaw. Next time I'll stick to the burger. Sometimes you shouldn't veer away from one of a restaurant's signature dishes. Now for the best part - the ambience. You walk into what seems like a retro TV repair place with 80's video games. Once you tell them the secret code they open the door to the restaurant. There are old school TV's everywhere that are blasting videos or static. The back room is epic as a Star Wars themed room. Did I also tell you that the pricing is reasonable? They do add 18% to the check and tell you that tipping on top is optional. Not a fan of this practice but still you will want to tip on top because the pricing is awesome. Definitely get here! You won't be disappointed.

Went here for brunch on a Sunday morning. It's best to make reservations as the place is smaller and very retro. The service was good, but it took a long time to get our food once we ordered. I would say about 20 minutes. I ordered the burger with a side of well-seasoned fries. The rest of my family ordered the Don's standard breakfast, which was hit or miss depending upon who you asked. My mother-in-law enjoyed her breakfast and ate most of it, except they didn't make the bacon well done like she asked. My father-in-law was unimpressed and my husband seemed to enjoy his meal for the most part. The tots were good and so were the cheese curds we ordered as an appetizer. I think most of us would return there again, but maybe try something different on the menu, rather than the standard breakfast. I thought my cheeseburger was fine and would get it again. Overall, good experience.

A super fun experience, Don's TV & Repair, is like a time warp to those days when 80s music played on the radio, you watched movies from Blockbuster on your VCR, and you brought a date to get burgers and shakes. These are no ordinary shakes, you can get boozy shakes, and this ain't no ordinary TV repair shop-- that tricky Don has a hidden bar/speakeasy out the back of his repair shop. Damn, Don, whatchu doin? Naughty burgers were tasty, tots were crunchy and can't-stop-eating and the milk shake was enormous and garnished with a ding-dong. My table mate wished the shake was icy and cold. This was novel, this was a good time. The 80s tunes were fun to listen to, and Sailor Moon was on the big screen and Raiders of the Lost Ark was playing on a tv/vcr combo. The good old days? To some, but fun to tune in for a while to blasts from the past.

The naughty angel burger is a go to for when I visit Don's! I would recommend dinning in instead of getting your food to go so you can enjoy the atmosphere and an ice cold 7-up Don's also has amazing specials all week long with great deals. Every time I have been the service is amazing especially when sitting at the bar. The vibes are so fun and nostalgic and the fun drinks are an added bonus!

Our server was great! The food came out quickly and was hot. The drink selection was fantastic. We tried the Opposite of a Shower Beer mimosa, a shake, burgers and tots. It wasn't fancy, but the food was good and prices were affordable. The decor felt like it was pulled from our childhood. It was a fun meal! One thing that was super nice was even though the food came out quickly, we didn't feel rushed. Don't forget to make a reservation for this neat speakeasy!

5 Stars for being something different and fun! The "Store Front" looks like an old time TV Repair Shop. But with the right password, the 7up Machine Door opens up and leads you into a hidden bar and restaurant. Maybe they could have done a better job of selling the "secret", but I'm sure by now the workers are kind of over it! But, it was still new to us, so we had some fun with it. Food and drinks are maybe not 5 star... but not bad either. I had fish and it came with horseradish potato pancakes, which were interesting. Not sure if I lived them, but I gave them a try! I'd give this meal an "average" rating but my wife's smash burger was pretty good. Tater Tot appetizer was also really good. Drinks were really interesting! Like a Old Fashion served in a real Crockpot and Boozy Shakes, so that was fun! Loved our waitress and the restaurant had lots of interesting things on the walls, including working VCR's with movies and old time sit-coms in the movie screen. Put this down as a "must try" in Milwaukee. Not as cool as the Safe House but still fun.

Our tv repair was phenomenal! Will definitely stop by every time we're in Milwaukee! Great service, burgers, onion rings & the shakes are to die for!

Had reservations for 7:15 and got in a little early. There were other groups waiting for their times, and even some people who just showed up, but no luck with openings. It was busy and took a few minutes to connect with our server. She was efficient, but not especially friendly. Did a good job to help us out with ordering. Wasn't sure about whether we could customize a regular boozy shake, but we got that worked out. Our group had a couple of burgers and chicken sandwich. The hamburgers were just okay. A little on the dry side. The chicken sandwich was better. Fries and onion rings were hot and plentiful. Finished the meal with a Yoshi's Cookie Shake, and swapped the Rum for Peanut Butter Whiskey. That was the highlight of the meal. The place is fun, and the prices are decent.

Unfortunately, we were a little bummed by this experience. We were excited to stop into Dons for a post dinner drink/shake. We didn't have a reservation, and we're told that they were not taking walks ins, it was about 8:30. Nbd...it started pouring so we hung out for about 15 minutes to let the rain pass. While waiting, I decided to check online and they had a ton of open rezos. We made one at 9pm. We checked back in with the hostess and she went to check on our table, said it would be a few minutes. Another party walked in without a reservation, I let them know to just check online and make one real quick. They made theirs at 915, and were seated before us. We thought this was a little rude, considering our reservation was earlier and we'd been waiting already. We were seated right afterwards and the place was DEAD. Like literally one other table. We were so thrown off that they wouldn't take walk ins and made us wait for a table. Our server was great, super attentive and nice, and the drinks we had were pretty good as well. Finally, we were a bit put off by the bill. We were provided the bill and an employee (not our waitress) explained the charges to us, and that they included an 18% service fee but if they did a great job an additional tip would be appreciated...which was totally fine, we love that they explained it instead of just expecting us to notice. But she then continued to talk about how hard they were working, how long they had been there, and how deserving they were and it just got a bit off putting. Overall, the vibes just felt off from when we got in there though - maybe they were just hoping no one else would come in? Overall, the concept is cool, as is the ambiance of the room. Drinks were also good. We didn't get food, so can't review that, but it looked good. I'm not sure we would come back tbh, maybe if someone else wanted to go, but I probably wouldn't be the one suggesting. Maybe it was an off night, and I'd go back in open minded.

I was super excited to try this speakeasy restaurant with all the hype. Critics saying burgers and fries were fantastic and the atmosphere was fun and worth the visit. We were seated after entering with password and then waited 15 minutes to be asked if we wanted a drink. Cocktails were fantastic, but my burger and fries were not at all what I was expecting especially for the price. I left unsatisfied and hungry after paying a large bill for two burgers, 2 drinks and an order of fries. I would suggest owners try some of their competitors burgers to up the quality.

Overall: a fun place to grab a cocktail or milkshake and enjoy an 80s ambiance. Recommend getting a reservation, this place is popular. Don't bother with the food. Seven of us made a reservation for 5/10/24. The lobby was crowded, so we're glad we made a reservation. Walking into the speakeasy was a nostalgia trip into the 1980s entertainment, the experience itself makes us want to come back. The food menu is simple, but the drinks menu is where it's at. There's a great variety of alcoholic drinks, boozy/virgin milkshakes, and NA beverages. We ordered burgers, which were just fine, I wish they came with fries ($10 for just a mediocre burger is a lot). We ordered the tater-tots smothered in cheese and donut holes for appetizers, which were great to satisfy anyone's inner-child. The drinks were what we enjoyed the most. Order-66 cocktail is great if you like ginger beer and mint and comes in a cute clone glass. The favorite was their spiked lemonade with a popsicle in it (boozy bomb pop lemonade) that was the perfect sugary summer cocktail. Accessibility: not wheelchair friendly, a few steps into the building and into the speakeasy. It can also get a bit crowded. For the hearing impaired folks, the kitchen is semi-open, so it can get noisy. Parking: free on-street parking

I've meaning to visit Don's TV & Repair for a few years now. I don't know what took me so long. It's kind of a wild mixture of speakeasy, diner, and soda shop. Lots to look at on the walls and all around which is fun for me as I love kitsch. The decor seems to be a mixture of 1980s to mid '90s throwbacks. When I visited, there were two families with young kids enjoying these massively constructed milkshakes. Thankfully, I sat at the bar so I could what the construction of these milkshakes. That was entertainment alone. The food is very diner styled wit some unique options thrown in. They had a good range of alcoholic drinks available for a small-ish space. Even boozy milkshakes. The service was amazing! Our server was super attentive, friendly, and engaging all while crafting this milkshakes. I didn't actually have one, but I am just amazed by watching them being put together. Fun spot for all ages. Make a reservation!

What an interesting place? If you aren't willing to play along to get in the door this probably isn't for you. It's a speakeasy type place. We were walk-ins, and the "service clerk" helped us sort through it. My 10y/o was with my wife and I. She also loved it. Once inside it's incredibly kitschy. I'm pretty sure the only thing healthy on the menu is water, but that's okay if you walk in knowing this. The decor is whacky. There's old TV's playing VHS tapes (Ace Ventura was already playing when we sat). We had several things. Pizza fries, a milkshake, and a cheesy Jalapeño brisket wrap. Nothing was healthy, but it was all tasty. Our server was friendly and while not incredibly attentive, we didn't feel neglected. I'm saying 4 stars because I'm not sure this would be a regular hang, but it was fun and I suggest anyone in Milwaukee tries it when it town.

tl;dr how have I not reviewed this place yet!? I am dumbfounded that I have not jumped on Yelp to praise how much I love this place yet. What is going on!?!?!? Don's TV & Repair is such a cool and niche little place. It's a secret speakeasy restaurant pretending to be a TV repair shop. You walk in, you say a secret phrase and are whisked through the wall into an amazing themed restaurant. It's a great zone between tiki room, pop culture, TV and movie nostalgia. Many of the booths have sort of a theme and the menu has cheeky puns all over it. The dinner items are great (try the naughty angel sauce) and we almost always get a boozy shake to go along with the meal. ONE time, we did get the old fashion that COMES IN AN ENTIRE MINI CROCKPOT. That was an adventure and a delight and we got many laughs and comments from other tables (but sue us, we love old fashions!) The brunch I haven't been to in a really long time, but I do enjoy they offer breakfast food any time of day. I would definitely go back for a brunch, but I usually make this more of a special date-night type of event. The dinners are always great, the staff is great and always super friendly. ALSO THERE ARE $.10 MARTINIS (limit of 3 and on Thursdays, but still it's frickin amazing.) It is a definitely a place you need to try at least once and if your experiences are the same as mine, you'll be back.

This speakeasy is pleasantly easy to get into and deceptively big inside. The decor is a hoot, so plan some time to look around. This was our last stop on a three-restaurant/bar dine-around: I wish I had more room for the menu here because it was pretty good. The menu options are your basic bar fare, but they execute them well. Service was in character, meaning a little odd, but they seemed to have fun with it, unlike the Safe House, where it seems like the staff is done with the whole shtick. Not bad, price wise, and a clever theme. I'd go back with a bigger group next time!

Don't be deceive by the name for it is clever and nostalgic speakeasy restaurant. Fun place to have a Brunch or Dinner but need a reservation for its popularity and need a passcode which is given to you via email confirmation. Boozy libations and shakes are very creative. My family as a brunch here and server took us to our table. For Drinks we ordered boozy lemonade and supersize milkshake. Drinks came quickly, however it took a bit longer for our server to come back for to take our food order. At any rate for food, we've ordered Cheese Curd , their famous Fish Fry, Biria Burrito and Naughty Burger. Food came in moments later. Food came in warm and fresh. The fish fry served with potato pancake and poppy seed bread. It is very delicious, and the potato pancake was something didn't expect to be also good but the mustard horse radish flavor goes well with it. Biria burrito and naughty burger are also good. Family enjoyed the brunch experience along with the unique ambiance of the restaurant. Before I forgot to mention they play popular 80s music which makes me sing along with it.

Don's TV & Repair is another new (to me) and super fun place. This feels like the place I would want to bring my out of town friends to. It's somewhat a late 80s to early 90s themed sit down, speakeasy. The decor includes zenith signage, thicc TVs, and gremlins. There's a surprising number of drinks that are special in ingredient and presentation. The Boozy bomp pop Lemonade really has a popsicle, Order 66 is in a Star Wars Hawaiian dude, and the old fashion is in a crockpot. Most of the drinks tasted like they were made for people that don't particularly love alcohol. The old fashion wasn't booze forward or too sweet. They also offer food items like fruity pebble pancakes, that taste exactly like it sounds, and tradition food like fish fry. The staff worked with our large reservation and got us two tables and helpful.

I some how discovered this place on a must do while in Milwaukee list. I quickly looked into how to diner here and it is pretty simple, make reservations online and the reservation process literally tells you the rest of the steps needed. Now we have been to a couple of speakeasy's in the past, but the ones we have been to typically only serve drinks. So this was quite different and unique. We arrived a few minutes before our reservation and followed the steps for entry. We were then promptly taken in side and seated. We then were so busy looking around at everything on the walls and all of the decor. It is really neat place. We looked at the menu and while it is not the biggest menu, we were torn on our entrees, but finally decided. My wife did order a cocktail and I ordered a beer. All of the cocktails are served in a cool tiki mug. It is worth noting that the mugs are for in restaurant use only and do not go home with you. My wife did comment that the Order Sixty Six cocktail was pretty strong on the ginger side. For our meals I ordered the Fish Fry and my wife ordered the Birria Breakfast Burrito with a side of onion rings. Our food was out pretty quick and we dove right in. Her burrito definitely needed two hands, it was pretty big. She loved it and said it had nice flavors. My fish fry was alright. I was slightly disappointed as it looked like it was just frozen pieces of fish that were fried. They were perfectly breaded and all the same size and shape. They were by no means bad, but I guess for some reason I was expecting freshly battered fish and no lt frozen filets. The horseradish potato pancakes were unique and very tasty. They did have a bite from the horseradish, but were very good. The salted rye was also a nice addition. I am not usually a big rye fan, but the addition of the salt added to it and curbed the sharp rye flavor. Not long into our meal, our server brought out an order of the Bourbon Donut Holes. She stated she heard it was our anniversary and they were on the house, so we could celebrate. This was such a nice touch, and we love when places recognize celebrations. When making the reservation, it did ask if you were celebrating anything, and I checked the anniversary option since we had were on a little anniversary trip. So it is nice to see them use that and recognize it. Back to the food. The onion rings were tasty, and they were battered onion rings as opposed to minced onions, which some places serve. The donut holes were good, but we thought they were a tad greasy. We did have a few of them, but we think had we ordered them and paid for they that we would be disappointed. The bourbon sauce is served in a tub, and we found it to be very rich, but also a little gritty. We had a great time and would for sure come back as this is an awesome venue. Our server was wonderful, she had such a great personality and was just so nice. We saw all of the shakes and other cool menu items people were ordering. This place is definitely worth checking out.

Nice experience. The waitress seemed too busy to help us, I had to get her attention a few times. The food was good-burgers, cheese curds.. my son ordered dons breakfast and ordered pancakes hash brown but was brought out tater tots we informed waitress and she said she would get it out, it came once done eating and ready for bill. She may be new but her customer service was McDonald-ish. For the experience it was nice . Would visit again and hope she has more time or have another waitress

My husband heard about this spot and we immediately knew we had to go. So fun! Amazing 80s and 90s inspired movie and video game decor, decadent milkshakes and diner eats, and a secret speakeasy entrance? Sign me up. We made reservations, which I'd recommend. The space is small and they're a popular spot. We saw a few people turned away while we waited a few minutes for our table to be ready. For my beverage, I ordered the Fix me an old fashioned, which was pineapple garnished and delicious. For my main, I got their chop salad, which was a solid a-ok. We also shared an order of their cheesy tots (cheese sauce + tots = what's not to love), which were all ooey-gooey and crispy fried deliciousness. The service was prompt and attentive. If you're at all into vintage, love a speakeasy, and like some good ol' fashioned diner food--this is your spot! Get to it!

The best food and one of the most unique experiences I've had while at a restaurant. The drinks are super tasty, amazing prices and the best wait staff. 10/10 recommend

I think Don's is definitely a place you have to check out at least one time, the atmosphere and the gimmick of the speakeasy was fun and unique! However, in terms of the food, I was a little disappointed in how average my Wisco burger was. The Game Boy milkshake tasty extremely boozy which is definitely not what I was expecting but I still enjoyed it. Overall I think I got all I needed from this visit and I don't necessarily have any interest in coming back to try anything else given how average the food I got was.

Uninspiring food pulled from the freezer and not really enough of a unique venue to overcome that. For the money there are lots of better places - and food.

I love this place! It is my go to spot to take visitors from out of town. The retro atmosphere is so unique. I love the vintage TVs and cozy booths. The decor will definitely make you feel like you've gone back in time. The naughty angel sauce reminds me of Don's very own Big Mac sauce. Their drinks are always fresh and summery, no matter the season. You can't go wrong with their menu. The service is usually great! If it is very busy, you should expect a little longer of a wait on food.

My first time here did not disappoint! Such a fun idea to come with a group. The speakeasy is so cute. The service was excellent. Our waitress recommended many popular drinks for large groups, and the boozy ice cream shakes. This is a great place for large groups. But make sure to make a reservation beforehand!! The fish fry and chicken tenders were super yummy and would definitely get again. The fries came out extremely hot and crispy. I really really loved my tommy cod drink. I was not feeling a boozy ice cream drink, but they didn't look really fun and yummy to eat! Maybe I will try this next time!

It was amazing - every single thing was a Amazing ! Fun ambiance ! Great servers ! I had eggs and tots with bread and it was so good !!!

This restaurant made my heart (and tummy) so full! I was over the moon with the speakeasy and had no idea what to expect. It's a themed diner with the cutest cocktails. We visited in a Sunday and had 80¢ Mac n cheese, and yes, it was delicious! After a couple cocktails and appetizers, we left but I'll definitely visit for a complete meal. Unfortunately, our server forgot to put in our order but was incredibly sweet. We were too busy enjoying all the art work to notice the delay. If you're in town and want a quick milkshake or burger, definitely stop by!

Loved the novelty aspect of the place. Food, service and ambiance were all fine. Great place to bring anyone looking for something different.

It was ok. The service could've been better for a reservation of 10, as they knew to expect a group that large. Mediocre to say the least.

This place is such a gem. Definitely go if you want something fun and new to try. The boozy shakes are worth it! As are the nacho fries

This is hard. We haven't been to Don's in years. It's a completely different restaurant now. I tried to keep that in mind during my experience and also for this review, but it's tough. This should be a different new review, not an update. The entrance, the seating, the menu, and the space, it's all different. It transformed from an old style diner atmosphere to 80/90s basement nostalgia. There's nothing wrong with that if you're into VHS tapes, Star Wars, and other memorabilia from those decades. And since it's a speakeasy now, be prepared to know the password to enter. It's playful, and they give you hints, so it's fun if you're into that. We played along since that's the secret to getting seated, but it was not really our thing. The host and hostess were very nice during the whole interaction Once we were seated, our waitress arrived to get us started. Our waitress was very good. She was pleasant, answered questions, and got us everything we needed. For our food, we got the scrambler with sausage, Don's plate, and a short stack of pancakes. The scrambler and Don's plate were good. The pancakes looked really good, but no. They are made with a 7 up batter and just not the flavor I want in my pancakes. While I enjoyed most of the food and the service, the atmosphere and pancakes were not working for me. It should also be mentioned that they add an 18% service charge to the bill. I have no problem with service charges or gratuity added to bills, and it didn't impact my rating. It's still uncommon in the area, so it's worth adding. While I probably won't be back, there is appeal here for others. Good food and service in a unique setting.

Nice little speakeasy! Better drinks than food but for a quick bite and a mix nostalgic ambiance, it knocks it out of the park! Have to say that the shake we had "Yoshi's Cookie" was by far the best shake I've ever had in Milwaukee.

Fun place, packed with 70's nostalgia! Tasty burgers, tasty fries and tots, and incredible boozy shakes. Great server Hannah brought us an unexpected complimentary fresh donut hole dessert to celebrate my nephew's bon voyage back to his home in Switzerland. Will definitely be returning here!

What a neat place! If you're into 80's-90's nostalgia then you have to check it out. Nintendo, gremlins, televisions, great music. The front is a store that sells beer and other things (forgot to look at what!) but it's actually a speakeasy with a restaurant in back. Reservations recommended. They don't have a ton of tables so if you show up on a whim you may need to wait. We were there for Christmas Eve brunch and the place was decorated for the season. The menu is pretty simple and diner themed, nothing fancy. Honestly the food was just okay, it's more the experience I enjoyed. They have boozy shakes, cocktails and vegetarian options. An automatic 18% is added to each check, this is split among the staff. So expect to add an additional tip that goes directly to your server. Cody was awesome and we met the manager as well, friendly staff! There is a bar area in the back if you want to just get a drink. A great and unique gem in Milwaukee!

Tried Don's Grocery & Liquor for the first time and had a good time. The restaurant has a retro atmosphere and is a fun environment for a relaxed date or meal with friends or family. The drinks were definitely impressive! I got the "Here name was Emily" and it was delicious. It tasted exactly like a gummy worm. The rest of our party got shakes and enjoyed them. The burger was nothing super special but it definitely hit the spot for a classic burger which is all you need sometimes. Don's has a lot of fun specials throughout the week that I definitely want to check out!

The boozy milkshakes were really good! The food was pretty standard but good. The reason to come here is the service and the atmosphere, it's tons of fun and they have a lot of events! I got distracted by watching 3 movies at once around me but in the best way! It was a lot of fun and I'll be back!

$1 burger Wednesday's and 10¢ martini Thursdays (not a typo) what else can one ask for in a burger shop speakeasy. Oh yeah, boozy milkshakes and 80s vibes to boot

My partner made a reservation for us at 7:30pm. We arrived 10 minutes before and were told there would be a 20 minute wait because they didn't have a table for us. (Not sure what the point of a reservation is then) when we questioned this the hostess assured us this wasn't "her fault, people are just taking longer to eat". We sucked it up and played a pin ball game in the lobby. Food was cheap, tasted cheap too. Our food came well before our shakes did. So much so that we had to order a side of fries (because supposedly they're not included with the meal) hoping that our shakes would come before the fries-- they didn't. When we finally got the bill we saw the 18% automatic gratuity and immediately were annoyed. We only saw our server to take our order and drop off the food. She didn't even check in to see how things were tasting. Vibe was okay-- the space has so much potential but seemed rushed to be put together. Wouldn't recommend.

Came here for a date night on a Friday. Not too busy when we arrived but it filled up fast. Reservations are recommended. I got the naughty angel burger with a single patty and onion rings. Food was good, no frills, just simple and delicious. For drinks I got Don's Old Fashioned. The drink was good and came in an interesting cup! Fun place, they have so much cool 80's decor all over the walls and there were boozy shakes on the menu but we were too full to try. Next time for sure! Check out Don's TV and Repair for a good time and good food!