Nostalgia is one of those really nebulous and undefinable feelings that just sort of takes us over at a moment’s notice. Sometimes it’s a taste or a smell or a specific song that can transport us to a different place and time. Most of the folks that have a meal at Gus’s Diner outside of Madison didn’t actually live through the 1950s, but there’s something about the simplicity of that era that really calls to people. Maybe it’s the feeling of simplicity or maybe it’s all the chrome and bright colors. Whatever the reason, you’ll love the feeling of nostalgia you feel the moment you step through the doors of Gus’s Diner. You’ll be instantly transported to a 1950s soda shop where the girls are in poodle skirts and the boys all have leather jackets. It’s a quirky and fun blast from the past that also happens to have great food and some of the best service you’ll find for miles. Gus’s is a celebration of the past and you’ll love getting to go back in time at this kitschy, fun and funky little diner.
You know when you pull up to the sun shining off the shiny silver exterior of Gus's Diner that you're in for a unique and fabulous treat. This awesome diner looks space-age and ornate in only the way something from the 1950s could. It's a shining beacon that reflects the sun and lets you know you've come to the right - and somewhat over-the-top - place.
The interior is an homage to all things '50s soda fountain. You find shining chrome accents in a bright red and white interior that looks like it might have been pulled right out of a Chevy Bel-Air. The booths looks like car seats and the whole thing is just bright and cheery and unspoiled.
Each table has a mini jukebox and you'll love the memories you get listening to these classic oldies. Even if you didn't grow up in the '50s, your parents or grandparents did and you can remember riding in the car and listening to the music they used to love. The songs can take you straight back to another place and time.
It's impossible to be in a bad mood here. In addition to the fabulous vibes this place gives off, they've also been awarded for their customer service. It creates a totally one-of-a-kind old-school diner experience.
Your milkshake comes with a dollop of whipped cream on the top and more flavor packed inside than you could ever imagine. From burgers and patty melts to giant, filling breakfasts, Gus's is keeping it simple but delicious with the classics that you know and love. They became classics for a reason.
There's a big salad bar that provides the perfect accompaniment for any meal. Jazz up your burger, pile up on the salads and fruit and create an old-school dining experience that you'll love no matter when you were born. Gus's is a great experience for the whole family and the kind of awesome throwback the kids are so interested in these days, anyway!
