If you’ve visited Door County over the years, you’ve probably noticed a few changes. Every season, there are some businesses that close and new ones that open, but thankfully, some of the best places aren’t going anywhere. In the village of Sister Bay, there’s a wonderful little diner that’s delighting visitors and locals for decades. It’s called the Carroll House, and if you listen to its fans, you’ll hear that it’s one of the best breakfast spots in Wisconsin – ready for some Door County cherries with your breakfast?

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You’ll find this wonderful breakfast spot in northern Door County, one of the state’s top tourist destinations. It first opened back in 1957 by Leonore Logerquist Carroll and her husband Norman, right on Highway 42.
Google Reviews / Dena Tullis
The restaurant built a huge following, and generations of Door County tourists have dined here. The restaurant has changed hands a few times, but it has always kept the same name and the same great food.
Google Reviews / Dena Tullis
The Carroll House in Sister Bay is located on the south end of town, at the top of the “Sister Bay Hill.” Just look for the iconic Carroll House sign, right by the highway.
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Be sure to arrive early. If you arrive mid-morning, you’ll likely see a big line outside – it’s that kind of place. If you can’t get a table right away, don’t worry. It’s worth the wait.
Google Reviews / Doulas Ahmann
The Carroll House serves up all the breakfast classics, with a few Door County twists. They serve up great pancakes, waffles, eggs, hash browns, and bacon, and the coffee is always flowing.
Google Reviews / Jill Luddington
But this is Door County, so you’ll want to also get something with cherries. Enjoy them with your pancakes – they are tart, delicious, and likely grown very close to where you’re sitting.
Google Reviews / Jessica Halder

I went to grade school a short walk away from the Carroll House – that old school used to be perched at the top of the hill, but it’s long gone now. Thankfully, the Carroll House is still here, and I appreciate it more than ever! Learn more about this amazing little restaurant on the Carroll House Facebook page. If you’re hungry for more, we’ve tracked down Wisconsin’s best restaurants.

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Carroll House Restaurant, 2445 S Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay, WI 54234, USA