Wisconsin's Newest Dining & Shopping Destination
As you plan your next adventure, look to Janesville first. With dozens of unique and locally owned places to dine and shop, Janesville is rapidly growing into Wisconsin's newest dining and shopping destination.
Exceptional Dining
We have some fantastic dining experiences for you to explore! From enjoying seasonally inspired meals, to gourmet selections at a gastro pub, to taking your seat at the Chef's Table where the food is as good as the show, Janesville offers culinary activities to satisfy your inner foodie. Examples of exceptional places to dine include: Backyard Barbecue, Cozy Inn Chinese Restaurant, Drafthouse, Franklin Street Tavern, Sandwich Bar, Genisa Wine Bar, Milwaukee Grill, Sandee's Thai Fusion, Hacienda Real, and Wissota Chophouse.
Specialty Drinks and Sublime Sweets
If you love craft cocktails, freshly brewed beer, locally produced wine, or some of the best coffee in the region, check out what Janesville has to offer. Local favorites include drafthouse, Milwaukee Grill and Franklin Street Tavern for craft cocktails and Rock County Brewing for beer. Timber Hill and Northleaf Winery are top choices for wine lovers. Mocha Moment, Havana Coffee, Bodacious Brew, and 29 South Cafe offer delicious coffees and fresh bakery items with a lovely atmosphere. Indulge in sweet delights at Little Sister Crepe Shop, 808 Cheesecake and the Sugar Exchange.
Shopping
With charming boutiques featuring vintage items, art, gourmet products, clothing, flora, and fauna, Janesville's shops offer a wide variety of products. Highlights include Scarlett's Charm, which provides unique and stylish home and kitchen items, home decor, jewelry, and more. The French Lily Boutique is a full-service salon and boutique located in downtown's Olde Towne Mall, offering clothing, accessories, lotions, hair care, art, furniture, and a plethora of unique gift items. Urban Boutique specializes in women's clothing, shoes, and accessories for every shape and size, from S to 3X.
Lark Marketstocks an assortment of artisanal cheese, charcuterie, crackers, fine chocolate, and seasoning blends from local companies like Bushel & Peck's, Dreamfarm goat cheese, Decatur Dairy, Potter's Crackers, Salvatore's Tomato Pies, Stella's Bakery, Siren Shrubs, and Bittercube. They offer the widest selection of Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream because it's the best! When it comes to wine and spirits, you'll find a balance between the familiar and the more unique bottles produced by smaller distilleries and wineries from around the country and the world. Be sure to set aside some hangout time to enjoy their new Wine Lounge which is the perfect place to enjoy an adult beverage and chat with friends.
Bodacious Olive is a taster's paradise, captivating your palate with the world's finest gourmet and flavor-infused ultra-premium olive oils and aged balsamic vinegar. Cheese, gourmet salts and seasonings, and the latest kitchen gadgets add to the culinary adventure. Mood provides unique gifts, stationery, and home decor. If you're a gardener at heart, be sure to visit K&W Greenery, which offers a large selection of annuals, vegetables, perennials, and a lovely gift shop.
Stay Over
Stay overnight to enjoy all the community has to offer. Janesville is home to 12 hotels, and bed and breakfast properties.
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Food & Drink
- Breweries & Wineries
- Casual Dining
- Coffee House
- Deli & Cafe
- Ethnic
- Fast Food
- Fine Dining
- Food Trucks
- Ice Cream & Bakery
- Pizza
- Pub & Grill
- Supper Clubs
Shopping
Attractions
Events
Recreation
Lodging