DINING OPTIONS

Tell us what kind of dining experience you're seeking, and we'd be happy to give you our recommendations.

Here are just a few of our favorites:

Hidden Inn, 213 White Street, Kendall - Great charbroiled steaks and burgers. Large menu of sandwiches and appetizers. Breakfast served Wednesday through Sunday at 6 a.m. Also have the only ATM in town! (608) 463-7194.
Diamond Lil's, 201 Main Street, Norwalk - Charbroiled burgers, veggie burgers, sandwiches and homemade pizza. Ribeyes anytime. Serving breakfast. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (608) 823-7708.
Lesa T's Creekside Cafe, 104 E. Railroad Street, Norwalk - Nestled between the Norwalk Community Park and the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ice cream and home-made desserts. Open May through October. Hours 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. (608) 823-7227.
Dorset Valley School Restaurant, 26147 State Hwy. 71, Wilton - Offering a wide variety of good ol' fashioned country cooking. Known for their Friday night fish fry. The restaurant and bakery is the perfect stop along your ride. Hours vary by season. (608) 435-6525.
Ginny's Cupboard, 127 N. Water Street, Sparta - In historic downtown Sparta. Homemade soup and large-stack sandwiches on homemade bread. Features a fully operational 1957 soda fountain serving Wisconsin premium ice cream. Espresso bar with coffee from around the world. Open 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday. (608) 269-6669.
Badger Crossing Pub & Eatery, 909 Front Street, Cashton - Casual dining in a roomy restaurant with railroad motif. Evening meals include soup and salad bar. Open daily at 11 a.m. (608) 654-5706.