Broadway Diner, Restaurant in Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States.
Broadway Diner is a restaurant housed in a restored 1954 dining car that serves American comfort food including smash burgers and homemade pies. The interior features the original stainless steel and chrome elements characteristic of mid-century diner design.
The dining car was manufactured in 1954 by the Paterson Vehicle Company and originally operated in Groton, Connecticut until 2005. It was then relocated and restored in Baraboo where it began serving as a restaurant.
The establishment carries forward American diner traditions where counter and booth seating styles shape how visitors experience a casual meal together. The counter creates an informal social space that reflects how diners have functioned as community gathering spots across the country.
The diner is located in downtown Baraboo within walking distance of Circus World Museum and Devil's Lake State Park. Seating is available both inside the vintage car and in an adjacent expanded area for larger groups.
The restaurant sources ingredients and beverages from regional Wisconsin producers, with local beers and wines featured throughout the menu. Visitors often overlook how the kitchen prioritizes these partnerships, making each meal a connection to nearby farms and makers.
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