If you’re hungry and you’re in the north woods, you better head to Paul Bunyan’s Cook Shanty. Built in 1961, Paul Bunyan’s in Minocqua has been a tradition in the north woods for 50 years. Owned and operated by the Tonne family, Paul Bunyan’s is a family-friendly restaurant and gift shop with locations in Minocqua and Wisconsin Dells.

Paul Bunyan’s Famous Camp Breakfast starts at 7 AM, runs until noon every day and is guaranteed to get your day off to great start. From homemade donuts to pancakes, eggs and bacon, everything is served family-style and is all-you-can-eat.

Paul Bunyan’s lunch platters include sandwiches, salads, and platters. Dinners are also famous as well as delicious. They include BBQ ribs and camp fried chicken, beef pot roast, pork chops, and of course a popular Friday fish, chicken and spaghetti blast.

Reservations are never needed, even for large groups, so just load everyone in the car and head on over for an unforgettable meal.

There’s also a bakery at Paul Bunyan’s so you can pick up some of their amazing sweet treats and breads to go. All bakery items are homemade daily from scratch, without preservatives. Their donuts are famous for their melt-in-your-mouth goodness and come sugar-glazed, chocolate-glazed, sugar-sprinkled or as plain cake donuts. The bakery also serves fresh cookies and bread.

The gift shop at Paul Bunyan’s offers collectibles, house wares, books, toys and novelty gifts as well as gift certificates. Both the gift shop and restaurant are open year-round, and are happy to accommodate tour buses with advance notice.

Visitors have loved eating here for over 50 years, and with its hometown charm, logging camp décor, and homemade comfort foods, Paul Bunyan’s Cook Shanty is sure to become a tradition in your family, too.