Ultimate Comfort Food Guide

This is your guide to some of the best comfort food the La Crosse Region has to offer – Whether you’re looking for savory barbeque bursting with flavor, tasty soups and sandwiches, or extra cozy bites that just fuel your soul, your culinary solace is right here in the La Crosse Region!


BBQ Trifecta

Savory | Smokey | Mouthwatering

Piggy’s Restaurant and Blues Lounge

Looking for savory delights to cozy up with? Piggy’s, famous for their perfected Pork Belly, has a menu bursting with expertly smoked and seasoned favorites.

Big Boar BBQ

There’s no better BBQ in West Salem than Big Boar BBQ. With weekly specials on their inarguably delicious grub, Big Boar is the place to go for a fixing of your favorite comfort food.

Famous Dave’s

Famous Dave’s is a haven for soul food. Their award winning ribs are a must try, but if you can’t pick just one tasty menu item, their combo meals are a perfect smorgasbord of savory flavors.

Blue Moon Restaurant

Quick and Cozy Bites

Charming | Tasty | Relaxed

Pickerman’s Soups and Sandwiches

Located in downtown La Crosse, Pickerman’s secret bread recipe is a regional delicacy. Stop in for and expertly crafted sandwich or a hearty soup to experience all delicious classics made with care.


Classic Comforts

Classic | Nostalgic | Homestyle

Blue Moon Restaurant

Blue Moon Restaurant

Blue Moon is known for quality service and quality favorites. Whether you visit for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or happy hour, you will be pleased with a delicious meal or cold brew.

Big Al’s Pizza

La Crosse’s local legendary pizza since 1979–Big Al’s Pizza has been a staple for the La Crosse community for 40 years! You’ll be surrounded by vintage Americana, friendly staff, and all of the pizza you can eat at Big Al’s Pizza.

Blue Moon Restaurant
Blue Moon Restaurant

Red Pines Restaurant

Nestled on the shores of picturesque Lake Onalaska, the Red Pines Bar & Grill is a destination location. A casual restaurant delivering high quality, made from scratch meals. Don’t forget about their iconic ‘Fish Fry Fridays’!

Hungry Peddler Restaurant

The Hungry Peddler is a long-running restaurant known for their hamburgers, fish fry and our house beer. With a fun, old-time ambiance, you, your friends or your family are sure to enjoy!  

Blue Moon Restaurant

Gourmet Comforts

Indulgent | Elevated | Refined

Pogreba Restaurant

Pogreba Restaurant uses fresh ingredients that showcase the vision of their chef and staff with selections ranging from charcoal steaks and seafoods to hand made pastas and new selections each season.

Digger’s Sting

Digger’s Sting is a regional favorite with a history rooted in the mafia! Checkout this one of a kind location for incredible bites and charming ambiance. Whatever your preferred comfort food may be, this menu is there for you!


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