Mill City Public House

Milly City is easily one of the best restaurants in Appleton! My husband and I eat there a few times a month. They have great menu staples but they all have a creative spin. The soups are particularly delicious and it's rare that I don't order their daily soup special! The staff at Mill City is extraordinarily kind and attentive. Service is always as good as the food!I would selfishly LOVE more vegetarian options! Most of the main entrees are meat-based (to be expected), so it would be nice if there were just a couple veg or veg-friendly additions, particularly to the larger plates. Although I like the falafel wrap and order it frequently, it is EXTREMELY salty, which I don't always have the palette for. When I don't order that, it can be hard to come up with a full vegetarian meal that's not made up of appetizers or a salad!All in all, totally love Mill City, and would recommend it to anyone!

If you find yourself in Appleton, WI. make sure you visit Mill City Public House.The food at this place is top notch! They have a great selection of smoked meats and tons of specialty menu items. The service was excellent and the staff were very knowledgeable about the food they serve. The location is small and the parking lot is tiny but it feels very welcoming and comfortable for a bar.10/10

Great service & food was great My son had the smash burger We shared the cheese curds and wings Also got Mac & cheese with brisket for take outEverything was good

From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the delightful aroma of the giant smokers outside--talk about a warm welcome! The interior is cozy with just the right amount of quirky charm, featuring a playful nod to Bob Ross & the majestic jackalope that adds character.The staff? Freaking awesome. Super friendly and attentive, they really made our experience top-notch.Now, let's talk about the food! We ordered the ribs, and wow, they were some of the most delicious ribs we've ever had. The kimchi tater tots on the side? Mmmmmm, pure perfection. We also sampled the brisket, which was equally mouthwatering. And for dessert, the cheesecake was a total winner--creamy, rich and delicious flavor, the perfect ending to an incredible meal.If you're looking for amazing food in a laid-back, fun atmosphere, Mill City Public House is the place to go!

I am currently in search of the best burger near me. I have had a couple of not so good ones, but today...yum. I checked my handy dandy Yelp app to see what my fellow friends suggested. Mill City Public House popped up. Sounded promising, so we went. I have really never understood the charm of a smashed burger before. This one was really good. Our server, Alex, was great! What an energetic and comedic guy. Really enjoyed him. I ordered the Cosmo Adjacent as my cocktail. It was something I had never tried before. Slightly fruity, a touch tart, but enjoyable. The menu is quite varied, and there were some other tempting items, but I remained focused and ordered the burger with fries. Wonderful decision. The double smash burger had just the right amount of char, aka the crunchy parts. The bun was also toasted. It may be the wagyu beef, or the excellent seasoning, but this burger was tasty. Fries were also good. The dining area we were in was small, but I think there might be another dining area. We were in the bar portion, while small, my husband and I did not feel cramped. We could have a conversation without any problems. Try it out and say Hi to Alex if you see him!

Atmosphere: Really small parking lot, tight fit during dinner hours. Host stand right when you walk in, please don't ignore and wait to be seated, they will move you if you seat yourself (I witnessed this a few visits back because a couple sat themselves at a large table when it was really busy and they were reseated to a 2 top). Trust the host! They know what they are doing. Large bar area. The inside is decorated really lovely. Comfortable seating throughout. Clean bathrooms. I love what they have on the tv's in the bar area, always fun to watch Bob Ross work his magic!Service: Host seats you right away and waters come shortly after. Staff does a good job describing the specials and are friendly. The waitstaff always has great communication with the kitchen, the apps are always spread out nicely from the entrée.Food: This is where I am so torn. I've ordered some of the same dishes several times, and one time it is the best thing you've ever eaten, and the next time it is just so-so. I think a lot of it has to do with the prep of the food and the garnish station. The meat portions are drastically different every time. I recommended to a friend to order the fried chicken sandwich, because it's something I've enjoyed. So we both order it, their piece of chicken was so small you couldn't even see it and was covered by the bun, and mine was so huge the bun looked like a cracker next to it. One time I ordered the ribs, super packed with garnishes (blue cheese, onion jam, scallions) and the ribs were really meaty, smokey and crispy on the outside. The next time I ordered them there was almost no garnish at all and the ribs were very wet with no crisp and little meat. They have great concepts, but I wish they would be more consistent. I will keep coming back hoping they find their groove.

My husband and I came here on a Thursday afternoon. We were happy that it was also happy hour. We ordered the soup of the day which was a creamy French Onion soup, that was really yummy! We also ordered the Beer battered cheese curds and they were just okay. We appreciate Mill City going out and trying to upscale the cheese curds, however we were not impressed with them. We then decided to share the ribs special which they have every Thursday and those were also just okay. The ribs were cooked nicely, fall off the bone kind of rib, but had they used a different sauce we feel it would have been tastier. The vibe of the place is nice and cozy and the bartender was friendly. We will try something else when we are back in town and give Mill City another chance.

Tried this place on a work trip. I ordered the cheese curds (when is WI right?) and classic smash burger. Both were tasty but my only complaint is the curds and fries seemed salty to me and I'm not uber sensitive to salt. The burger was perfection though. I'd definitely go back.

The food is creative and delicious . Friendly, helpful staff in a warm, modern setting. One to check out for sure. I highly recommend

Food, service and bar are all excellent. I just had a bite of the Black and Bleu Burger. Deeeeelish. Got the kale Caesar as a side. Also fucking awesome. Love this place. New to town so love finding good spots.