Delta Diner Ownership Seeks to Pass Baton
Iconic Delta Diner Seeking Next Owner Delta, Wisconsin — April 11, 2022 — Today, nearly 20 years after bringing a classic diner to Delta, the…
Delta Diner to Roast Coffee starting Early Summer
We love coffee! As a Diner, we are in the coffee business, but we are about to up the ante. Starting early summer, we will…
Homemade Ice Cream Coming to Delta Diner
Ice cream is an important part of Diner culture, and we all scream for it! Starting in early summer, we will be making our own…
Diner will be open Friday for Book Across the Bay and the Birkie!
Delta Diner will be open Friday, February 18 for Book across the Bay and Friday, February 25 for the Birkie! Otherwise, we are open Saturdays…
Diner Closed 1/29/22 and 1/30/22.
Unfortunately, we will be closed this weekend due to staff Covid close contacts, but will be open next weekend 2/5 and 6. Stay safe all!
New Lending Library Donated at the Diner
Rick and Susan Davis started the tradition of a “Lending Library” here years ago. That structure served the Delta and Diner community well for years.…
Diner closed September 11-14
The Delta Diner and Taste Budz will be closed Saturday (tomorrow), Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. A vaccinated staff member of the Diner has tested positive…
Burger Monday – Labor Day – Open for seating until 2pm or sold out.
In observance of Labor Day, we will be operating a shortened Burger Monday today. We will be closing at 2 PM, or one sold out.…
Menu Update for Friday, August 13
Jonboy and his magic coals are cooking Caribbean style steamed Whitefish w/veggies and 1/2 racks of Jerk pork ribs w/grilled corn on the cob. Theresa…
Live Reggae tonite (August 11th) from 6-8p at the TapShack.
Tonite’s mission: Jerk food, island vibe, craft Earth Rider brews, #floydianslip, and raise some funds for world music programming on KUMD radio!! Come join the…
(EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO IMPENDING SEVERE WEATHER)Live Reggae and NorthLakes Fundraiser Wednesday July 28th
The TapShack is pleased to bring two exciting additions to our Island Time lineup this Wednesday!! First, we are hosting NorthLakes Clinics in a fundraising…
Mask Policy Update Effective Saturday, June 26th
In accordance with current CDC guidance, starting Saturday, June 26th, fully vaccinated customers and staff of the Delta Diner will not be required to wear…
INSIDE and DECK seating starts Saturday, May 1st.
CurbSide service is available today, Friday April 30th. We are excited to offer INSIDE and DECK seating (on a first come/served basis) starting Saturday, May…
Delta Diner Statement Regarding Reopening Policies – March 31, 2021
Thank you to all for the support and well wishes during the past year. Like for so many others, the business climate has been challenging,…
Delta Diner Closed November/December 2020
After much due consideration, and given the escalating nature of the ongoing pandemic, we have decided that it is not possible for the Delta Diner…
Delta Diner Response to WI Supreme Court Striking Down Stay at Home Safety Measures
The Delta Diner is aware that the Supreme Court of WI recently overturned our Governor’s “Stay at Home Order” evidently allowing businesses to reopen immediately…
Adjusted Ordering Systems for Call-in and Drive-up Orders
Thanks to all who came out for a terrific Mom’s Day Weekend at the Diner!! Due to the traffic we have been experiencing, and the…
Curb-Side MENU – Starting May 1st
Here are the Links providing all information you need to get Delta Diner food Curb-Side! Read First: General Information : CS General Information Thurs-Sunday Menu:…
Clothing Blowout – $15 Hoodies/$8-10 T-Shirts
COVID Blowout sale on T’s and our cozy grey heather Hoodie. Help us move some revenue forward and rep the Diner all at the same…
Gift Card Promo
Hello fellow social distancers! In an attempt to move some revenue into our shut-down period, we will be making some exciting promotional offers to our…
We are Temporarily Closed due to The COVID-19 Outbreak
Unfortunately, COVID-19 strikes directly at who we are as a business. We are not just about food or a meal, but instead a food experience…
The Health and Well-Being of our Community is Paramount
The Delta Diner takes pride in our reputation for cleanliness and providing an extremely sanitary DINER experience. We also take pride in our position as…
Season Ending Party at the TapShack!
The TapShack will be open one day only this coming weekend, Sunday October 13th, from 12 noon until 5pm. It will be a special day…
Waitlist policy at the end of the day
Because we can have a long wait list as we approach closing, we felt it important to explain our policy. We will project how long…
Hours set for Summer at Tin Tap House and Chicken Shack
It’s been a fun and fast first three weeks at the Tin Tap House in Chicken Shack. Thanks for the wonderful support! Based on our…
Seasonal Employment Contracts Now Available at the Delta Diner
Check out our Seasonal Employment Contracts for the Summer! We are currently offering 12 and 20 week Seasonal Contracts beginning in June. We have 6…
New Day Shelter goes “Woodstock or Bust” to raise Funds
The Delta Diner Staff Charitable fund is helping by paying for the food associated with the event. And in the process is taking some liberty…
Delta Diner Announces New Charitable Contribution Process
The Delta Diner is committed to positive community growth, and compassion. Because of the volume of charitable requests we receive, and because we want to…
Perfect South Shore-area Restaurant: Delta Diner
The Delta Diner, a one-of-a-kind eatery located 25 miles inland from Lake Superior in the midst of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, has captured the Perfect…
Purple Door Ice Cream Premiers this Weekend at Taste Budz (Diner Store)!!!
Scooping Hours: 11-7 pm We feel it’s the best hand crafted ice cream in Wisconsin. Steve and Lauren have built a flavor sensation in Walkers…
Update on Removing Tipping from our Business Model
Fox 21 News stopped by today to follow up on their story from 19 months ago about the Delta Diner eliminating tipping. It made me…
Delta Diner Charitable Outreach Dec. 10-11 Weekend
Delta Diner will close at 2pm Saturday, December 10 and will be closed Sunday, December 11 so that our crew can travel and treat some…
Negative Social Media Review Conundrum
A cornerstone of our business model is matching an enthusiastic, passionate and positive customer with an experience that we can execute honestly at a high level each…
Unique Ownership Model Reflective of Delta Diner Culture
I am very often asked about the many unique aspect of the Delta Diner. Why Delta? Really, you restored an East Coast Diner and shipped…
Burger Monday Explained
Here is how Burger Monday works. First, we only serve burgers on Monday. We open at 11am. We make everything fresh that day, and serve…
FAQ Answers Regarding “No-Tip” Policy
Delta Diner has recently (6-1-15) made the move to eliminate tips from its business model. Given this is a topic most everybody has some sort of…
Delta Diner Embraces “No Tip” Policy as of June 1st
Contact: Todd Bucher Delta Diner, LLC eat@deltadiner.com Delta Diner, a Destination Restaurant, Kicks Off Tourist Season with “No-Tip” Policy New, high…
Why “No Tip” Policy At Delta Diner
As I explained our intention of eliminating tips from the compensation structure for our staff at the Delta Diner, my good friend and confidant responded: “This…
Recycled Fry Pans
Used properly, burnt out Fry Pans make great shooting targets. I only know this because most of our recycled fry pans have met that fate over…
Roadster Deluxe
Say hello to the Roadster Deluxe, our only two patty burger, with our double in-house ground, fried onions and pickles, double cheese, ketchup/mustard and fresh baked…
Fun with Nina at the Chequamegon Food Co-op Today!
The Diner is joining Jalapena Nina at the Co-op in Ashland today from 11-2p. We’ll be sautéing Nina’s garlic with fresh produce off the shelf…
Five Things I Think I know After the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Experience
Yes, you’re correct I am stealing a bit from both David Letterman (what, is he 80 yet?) and Peter King (the Monday Morning Quarterback was…
Garlic Fest November 13-17th!
Special Promo: All visitors to the DINER during Garlic Fest will leave with a complementary jar of Jalapena Nina’s Spicy Pickled Garlic to share with…
DINER Gear Online Store Now Open!!
The Delta Diner Gear Online Store is now stocked with an ALL NEW selection of great Diner wearables and other cool stuff! Check it out. …
Food Network’s “Triple D” Airing Halloween Night
The Food Network’s popular Diners Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri will feature the Delta Diner next Friday, Halloween night!! We are very excited to…
Delta Diner to Focus on Core Business in 2014
Because of the continued growth of our core business (Breakfast, Blue Plates, and Specialty Sandwiches 8-4pm/Burger Mondays on Monday from 11a-sold out), the Delta Diner…
Diner Burger Supply Explained
We have tried to create an exceptional Burger Experience for our customers here at the Diner on Mondays. Critical to this is our in-house grinding…
Three Letters … KTM
My first entry into the DINER Blogosphere is submitted not as a reflection of a recent memorable event, but rather as a spirit of anticipation…
FOX 21 News: Roadside Diner Stays True to Vintage Vibe
Roadside Diner Stays True to Vintage Vibe Saturday, February 15, 2014 – 4:33pm By: Natalie Froistad Photojournalist: Nathaniel LeCapitaine FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT DELTA –…
TravelWisconsin.com: Wisconsin Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Serve Up Classic Fun
Wisconsin Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Serve Up Classic Fun Posted on: 4/25/2013 MADISON, Wis. (April 23, 2013) – The rise in popularity of diners, drive-ins…
Event News: New Year’s Eve Celebration at Delta Diner!
Delta Diner is celebrating the New Year on Portugal time. Come join us for the fun from 7p – 9p and then be home in…
Menu Alert: Introducing Hash Wednesdays!
Starting January 1st, 2014, the Delta Diner will be open from 7a-12N, serving a limited menu featuring our from scratch HASH recipes!! Hash is back by…
Northern delights: Delta Diner’s burgers are one-of-a-kind experience
Northern delights: Delta Diner’s burgers are one-of-a-kind experience Ted Peck, Special to The Gazette October 9, 2013 The Delta Diner opened in 2003 near Iron…
Diner Locavore Event Saturday, October 5
Delta Diner will once again feature local food products in a multi-course meal this Saturday starting at 6:45pm. We are limiting this event to 24…
Classic Model A’s and a Burger!
It was a great day at the Diner! First, it was Burger Monday!! Second, we had 30+ classic Ford Model A’s traveling to the Diner…
Help Us Support the BRWA!
As part of our popular “Blue Plate Lecture Series”, we will be hosting a awareness and fund raiser for the Bad River Watershed Association September…
Third Installment of BBQ and Music Thursday Night
Rain or shine, the Delta Diner will be serving up great Baby Backs and Music on the Porch! Live Music is Weather dependent, but we…
BBQ Rib Night at the Diner this Thursday, August 29th!
FEATURING ORIGINAL MUSIC FROM ANDY NOYES AND FRIEND. We had a great time with Memphis Style Baby Backs and music from Andy at the last…
BBQ Thursdays, On the Porch, Explained
August 1st is fast approaching!! We are very excited for these events to happen (Aug 1, 15, 29 and Sept 12). I thought I would…
Food Matters: On the road and eating well
Food Matters: On the road and eating well The Dunn County News July 17, 2013 By CRYSTAL HALVORSON It’s time to get away—the days are…
Burger Monday Status July 8 at 6pm
Only 45 yummy fresh ground burgers left for today so come and get ’em! We will be open until 7pm tonight and serving sandwiches if…
Memorable Experience Provided by Dr. Leslie Alldritt
The Delta Diner’s latest Blue Plate Lecture Series, “View Inside a Japanese Zen Monastery” featuring a traditional representation of “Oryoki”, proved a memorable experience for…
Duluth News Tribune: Lecture series at Northwestern Wisconsin diner links food, learning
Lecture series at Northwestern Wisconsin diner links food, learning Published May 31, 2013 By: Mike Creger, Duluth News Tribune A lecture series featuring Northland College…
Blue Plate Lecture Series Events Booking Fast
Delta Diner’s “Blue Plate Lecture Series” Events are filling up fast. These are reservation only events with limited seating. The June 1st Event is sold…
The County Journal: Delta Diner is thriving … in the middle of nowhere
The County Journal Friday, May 24, 2013 by HOPE MCLEOD Delta Diner is thriving … in the middle of nowhere DELTA — It may not…
Delta Diner Store Open
The Delta Diner Store, featuring the Diner’s “When Pigs Fly” bakery goods is open 7 days a week in July & August from 8am-2pm! Be sure…
Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board (NWWIB) Presents Delta Diner with Rising Star Award
Business North: NWWIB honors Field Logic, Delta Diner 5/10/2013 Field Logic of Superior and Delta Diner of Delta, Wis., received top honors Thursday at the…
Dr. Tom Fitz Delivers!
Thanks to Dr. Tom Fitz for a wonderfully informative lecture on the geology and science of the Penokee Mountains. A full house at the diner…
Circle Tour Adventures: Adventures Around Lake Superior Dining at the Delta Diner
Circle Tour Adventures: Adventures Around Lake Superior Dining at the Delta Diner April 27, 2013 by Beth Probst Reason #568 I love living where I…
Greek Night 2013 a Great Success at the Diner!
To all who helped us launch our 2013 Delta Diner Event Schedule by attending our Greek Night earlier this evening, the Staff of the Delta…
Grassroots group aims to invest in Main Street
BusinessNorth.com Exclusive: Grassroots group aims to invest in Main Street 4/19/2013 by Beth Probst A grassroots Chequamegon Bay area group has a vision of creating options…
Wisconsin Trails: 100 things to do in Wisconsin this summer
Wisconsin Trails: 100 things to do in Wisconsin this summer [Note: check out #57 on this list] April 2013 by Chelsey Lewis of the Journal…
Blue Heron Cooking Class Videos
Thanks to the BLUE HERON (http://theblueherontradingcompany.com), and their wonderful class attendees. Here are videos covering much of our class. Please email with questions. – Todd…
Delta Diner is The Diner of the Week on Those Diner n Motorcycle Guys on Blog Talk Radio
The Delta Diner is The Diner of the Week on this episode of “Those Diner n Motorcycle Guys” radio show on Blog Talk Radio hosted…
Holiday Private Party Dates Available
Delta Diner is a GREAT place to book your private party, with room for 20 to 50 people. Here are dates that are available for…
2013 Delta Diner Event Schedule
NEW in 2013 – Special Event Nights at the Delta Diner! Be sure to check back often as we add new Blue Plate Lecture Series,…
Featured Burger: The “Nina”
The “Nina”. Our fresh baked NY hardroll, from scratch black bean veggie patty, and a saute’ of Jalapena Nina’s Spicy Pickled Garlic, spinach, red bell…
On Wisconsin: Delta Diner serves up hospitality in the North Woods
September 02, 2012 BARRY ADAMS Wisconsin State Journal DELTA — Todd Bucher has patience. The former Chicago advertising and marketing executive has taught himself how…
25 Things that Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats Can Agree are Awesome
25 Things that Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats Can Agree are Awesome Sports Rapport MAY 28, 2012 by Ryan Glasspiegel Last week, Dan Kaufman wrote about…
Silver Spoon Winners
The Daily Press, November 18, 2006, Photo by RICK OLIVO Bayfield County Sanitarian Michelle Dale, left, is joined by winners of the “Silver Spoon” award…
Delta Diner Dawns Brightly On
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 2, 2006 by DENNIS R. GETTO Two summers ago, I was driving down Bayfield County H, making the run from…
Diner’s Off the Map, Out of This World
The Capital Times, July 2, 2005 by Mary Bergin A dozen miles south of Iron River, off County H and inside Chequamegon National Forest, are…
Hungry? Head for middle of nowhere
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 14, 2004 by DENNIS McCANN Delta — Todd Bucher said he has told the story so often his wife and…
Deluxe Omelet is Diamon’s reward for trek to Delta Diner
Duluth News Tribune, October 14, 2004 by TOM WILKOWSKE The Delta Diner looked a little too shiny and clean to be the authentic old establishment…
Out Of Nowhere, A Dining Oasis
Throwback Restaurant Makes A Name For Itself. Wisconsin State Journal , September 19, 2004 by KEVIN REVOLINSKI It looks like a train dining car jumped…
Sleek, dining experience awaits in Northwoods
The Country Journal, November 27, 2003 by BARBARA BROWN MEREDITH DELTA – Who could have ever imagined that one day a sleek and shiny stainless…
Don’t Expect Fast Food
Lake Superior Magazine / October-November 2003 As Todd and Nina Bucher’s Delta Diner approaches its three-year anniversary in November, it’s clear that this is no…