6 Downtown Whitewater Lunch Spots to Satisfy Any Craving
Whitewater, the self-proclaimed pizza capital of southern Wisconsin, does offer a diverse lineup of other restaurants serving creative, delicious lunch foods. We promise! From traditional Mexican cuisine to classic cafe fare to mom-and-pop Italian eats, we guarantee you’ll want to do lunch at one of these six downtown hot spots.
Sweet Spot Cafe
226 W Whitewater St.
(262) 473-5080
*GF, Vegan, and Vegetarian options
📸: The Sweet Spot Cafe
The Sweet Spot Cafe is a casual, friendly coffee shop with some of the best deli sandwiches in the city. They’re well known for their yummy coffee drinks and baked goodies, but you can also get breakfast for lunch! Grab your place in line ASAP because they’re a favorite go-to. Vegetarian? Try the Power Salad!
Center Street Cafe
149 W Center St.
(213) 772-8337
📸: Center Street Cafe
Cozy up with your favorites at this quaint coffee shop featuring Colectivo Coffee. Munch on a toasted sandwich or home baked treat of the day. And be sure to try the Turkish coffee for something a little different than your go-to!
Tienda y Taqueria La Preferida
132 W Main St.
(262) 473-6558
*Vegetarian options
Intimate crowd for lunch at Taqueria La Preferida: Whitewater, WI
The Taqueria offers the most authentic Mexican cuisine in Whitewater. Nestled in the back of a tiny store on Main St., the taqueria is intimate--just a smattering of tables and an open kitchen. The owners are kind and the food is beloved. Owner, Luis, highly recommends the Big Mama (a giant quesadilla with your choice of meat) or a burrito with your choice of fillings. Belly up to a table and indulge, and then grab a few groceries on your way out!
Jessica’s Family Restaurant
140 W Main St
(262) 473-9890
*GF and Vegetarian options
A packed Jessica's Family Restaurant at lunch: Whitewater, WI
Classic diner in the heart of our city makes Jessica’s a well-loved (and busy!) restaurant. You can get anything from burgers and melts to seafood and Italian dishes. And while it made our list of downtown lunch spots, it’s well known for serving breakfast all day. So when you roll out of bed at 11 or noon, you know you can still get a delicious skillet to wake you up. And you do want one of the skillets. Stick to your ribs goodness.
Fanatico
162 W Main St.
(262) 472-0747
*GF and Vegetarian options
Friends and loved ones enjoying a peaceful lunch at Fanatico: Whitewater, WI
Fanatico offers an authentic Italian experience in a dimly lit, cozy environment perfect for a little escape from the world. Go for a dish of pasta or set yourself up with a three or four course meal! Owner and Executive Chef, Benny, is passionate about food, and it shows. He highly recommends the fan favorite signature pasta - Penne Alla Vodka with Chicken.
Taco Fresco
175 W Main St
(262) 473-1287
*GF and Vegetarian options
*Offer delivery
Owner and Chef, Garret, prepping food for lunch at Taco Fresco: Whitewater, WI
Taco Fresco is a playful, creative restaurant that serves up way more than just tacos. Considered “multi-cuisine,” their menu lists dishes by what their primary ingredient is: Cow, Chicken, Pig, Vegetable, and they offer a Market Special that uses locally sourced ingredients from the Whitewater CIty Market. Owner and Chef, Garret, highly recommends the Fish Taco or the Harvest Potato Taco. Colorful place. Colorful food. Happy customers.