Nothing says “Wisconsin” quite like a forkful of molten cheese, and few things make television more comforting than watching Guy Fieri dig into a dairy-rich masterpiece. The following spots—all officially featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives—give the Badger State its melty reputation. From vintage rail-car diners to up-north roadside gems, here are stops where cheese isn’t just an ingredient; it’s a lifestyle.

1. Comet Café — Milwaukee, WI

This East Side institution layers comforting Midwestern vibes with a punk-rock edge. Comet Café turns out scratch-made plates that lean hard into Wisconsin dairy, drawing late-night crowds and brunch regulars alike. Its laid-back bar, local-beer taps, and friendly servers make it a quintessential city hangout—especially when that first waft of caramelized cheese drifts across the room.

2. Kroll’s West Restaurant — Green Bay, WI

Located a stone’s throw from Lambeau Field, Kroll’s West Restaurant has been feeding Packers fans since the 1930s. The supper-club-meets-drive-in setup champions char-grilled burgers that arrive swimming in butter and oozing cheese—exactly the kind of hearty bite that made its Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives segment so memorable. Grab a booth, order a malt, and taste Green Bay tradition in every gooey mouthful.

3. Frank’s Diner — Kenosha, WI

Housed in an antique railcar from 1926, Frank’s Diner marries nostalgia with serious comfort fare. The charismatic crew slings oversized plates that rarely leave the pass without a generous melt of cheese, befitting a joint that introduced itself on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives with the horn blast of a passing train. Expect fast banter, bottomless coffee, and a crowd happily stuck to their seats by choice, not glue.

4. Anchor Bar & Grill — Superior, WI

Known for legendary burgers at blue-collar prices, Anchor Bar & Grill sits at the tip of Lake Superior and packs in locals, sailors, and snowmobilers alike. The décor is a sailor’s daydream, but the real anchor is the wall of sizzling flat-top griddles turning out patties under molten blankets of Wisconsin cheddar. When Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives rolled through, the bar’s no-frills commitment to quality cheese made national waves.

5. Glarner Stube — New Glarus, WI

New Glarus bills itself as “America’s Little Switzerland,” and Glarner Stube is its crown jewel. The timber-lined tavern specializes in Alpine comfort—think warm chalets, cowbells, and, of course, lakefuls of cheese. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives for its Old World authenticity, the restaurant bridges Swiss tradition with Wisconsin dairy pride, proving that fondue transcends continents when you have the right curds.

6. 4th Base Restaurant — Milwaukee, WI

Part sports bar, part culinary playground, 4th Base lets guests choose ingredients that the chef then freestyles into custom plates—usually finished with a generous shingle of melted cheese. The spontaneity played well on television, showcasing Wisconsin’s dairy versatility from burgers to seafood gratins. Pull up a barstool and watch your personalized, cheesy creation come to life in the open kitchen.

7. Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik — Sister Bay, WI

Yes, the place with goats grazing on its sod roof also made an appearance on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Inside, pine-paneled walls frame a menu that marries Scandinavian comfort with Wisconsin dairy—think buttery pancakes kissed with melted cheese and hearty casseroles perfect for Door County winters. It’s proof that even Nordic fare bows to the state’s beloved curds.