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Don's TV & Repair, Milwaukee, WI

Don's TV & Repair

4.5 (1603)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
1100 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53204-2451

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
Located on 1st Street, the former Don’s Diner now turned speakeasy. Disguised as a TV repair shop we welcome you to come grab some drinks and TV Dinners. Serving Boozy Shakes and Retro-Cocktails. We are in the business of repairing the need for a good drink and a great burger! Reservations recommended, walk-ins are accommodated with limited seating. Call Ahead for Large Parties 5+ or join the waitlist here on OpenTable!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Breakfast, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Available for Private Events in the Naughty Angel Rec Room. Separate bar with an old school and intimate vibe for small gatherings or celebrations. Whole diner buyout also available for larger events and parties.
  • Private party contact
    Taylor Gillen: (414) 808-0305
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    Washington
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 1,603 people are saying

Don's TV & Repair reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Kid-friendly

  • Milwaukee

    Great for brunch

  • Milwaukee

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don's TV & Repair offers a "fun and unique atmosphere" with a nostalgic 80s and 90s theme, making it a great spot for "date nights" and family outings. Patrons praise the "great service" and "amazing boozy milkshakes." While the menu is limited, the "burgers and fries are great." Be mindful of the 20% service fee.
1,603 Reviews
  1. Becky

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun experience. Went on Thursday for 10 cent martinis. We enjoyed good food and drink.

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  2. Joan

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mike took care of our party & he was absolutely wonderful! Can't wait to go back!
    Don's TV & RepairResponded 3 days ago
    Hi there, Joan! So glad we could get you in the repair shop! Love hearing you had a great time! Can't wait to see you again soon! Maybe on Wednesday for 99 Cent Burgers of Thursday for 10 Cent Martinis? ;) Cheers, The Repair Team at Don's

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  3. michael

    Wisconsin16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a fun experience. Only tend to go with grandkids who are always delighted with their sundaes.
    Don's TV & RepairResponded 3 days ago
    Hi there, Michael! So glad we could get you in the repair shop! Everyone, especially the kiddos, always love those monstrous milkshakes! Hope to see you again soon! Cheers, The Repair Team at Don's

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  4. cathy VIP

    Wisconsin175 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was such a fun place. The reservation was easy and every time I made an adjustment or asked a question they promptly responded. Michael was our server and was a delight. He never missed a beat and got all or food and requests completed fast and with a smile. We can’t wait to go back.
    Don's TV & RepairResponded 3 days ago
    Hi there, Cathy! So glad we could get you in the repair shop! Love hearing you had a great time and that Michael could provide such incredible service! Can't wait to see you again soon! Maybe on Wednesday for 99 Cent Burgers of Thursday for 10 Cent Martinis? ;) Cheers, The Repair Team at Don's

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  5. Hannah VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun concept. And the food and drinks were amazing. Can’t wait to come back.
    Don's TV & RepairResponded 3 days ago
    Hi there, Hannah! So glad we could get you in the repair shop! Love hearing you had a great time! Can't wait to see you again soon! Maybe on Wednesday for 99 Cent Burgers of Thursday for 10 Cent Martinis? ;) Cheers, The Repair Team at Don's

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  6. Kevin

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would love to shout out Emma. She was our waitress and attended to our needs. Thanks Emma for an awesome experience. You were very attentive to our needs. Thank you so much. See you again, Kevin D
    Don's TV & RepairResponded 3 days ago
    Hi there, Kevin! Thank you so much for the feedback! We are always happy when someone stops by Don's and love to hear Emma could provide such memorable service. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Cheers, The Repair Team at Don's

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  7. Kesha

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First experience & it was ok. Our server was very nice & made sure she kept ice water on the tables. It was 95 degrees outside & it felt like 80 degrees inside. Didn’t feel any air in. The area was small. Enjoyed all the themes for decorations. The milk shakes was sooo pretty. A lot of sugar lol. I enjoyed my experience after all.
    Don's TV & RepairResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Kesha, thank you so much for the feedback! We are always happy when someone chooses to spend their evening with us at Don's. We're glad you enjoyed the service and the shakes! We hope to see you again soon! Cheers, The Repair Team at Don's

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Wisconsin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendly Staff Fun decor Food was average at best A bit loud They were turning customers saying it was 1.5 hour wait away but when we were seated there were many tables open the entire time. Perhaps it was a shortage with staff? Creative pricing ! Yikes! There the cost of food, then an automatic 20% service charge added which didn’t include the tip for the waitress. The tip was another expense.
    Don's TV & RepairResponded 3 days ago
    Hello, and thank you for choosing to dine with us at Don's. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your experience that evening. We would love the opportunity to make things right. Please reach out to us here with a best contact email as we would like to talk more about your experience. Again we appreciate you choosing to dine with us and hope to talk soon. Cheers, The TV Repair Team at Don’s

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  9. Sabrina

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely a place to check out!! Cool vibe and a concept.
    Don's TV & RepairResponded on June 22, 2025
    Hi there! So glad we could get you in the repair shop! We love hearing you had such a great experience. Hope to see you again soon! Cheers, The Repair Team at Don's

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  10. J

    Wisconsin1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Lots of hype for this place on a Saturday night. The atmosphere was fun and a whimsical cross between 70s tv repair shop and kooky uncle’s basement. We got rushed in to seating when we arrived and didn’t get much time to appreciate the lobby. Old arcade games to play and tv repair decorations. Our kids would have played but you also don’t leave the way you come in, no second chance. The menu was very small. The in house cheese sauce was great but again, not much going on with the menu. I had the spicy chkn sandwich, breaded thigh so the breading didn’t stick, not very hot, lots of pickles, crappy tomato slice. Tater tot’s were good with the cheese sauce. Food overall for our party was nothing special. Opted for a boozy shake for dessert. That was great but not reminiscent of the 70s/80s malt shops. No silver mixing cup to accompany the delivery. Our server was younger and new. Very slow and he had too many tables. He rushed back and forth to an adjacent table and would ask us if we heard what he told them. Didn’t know the drink/bar options for cocktails. Shooed us out the door after the bill came as everything was done via QR code. Not very personable. He did remember to tell us there was a 20% service fee to balance staff wages and this was not considered a tip. Lots of potential but not dialed in. Menu needs some more options and bang for your buck. 20% service fee is outrageous for the execution. Your service better justify that fee. You want a tip on top of that? You need to earn it. I’ve had better burgers and fries at Kopp’s in Brookfield. Glad we tried it but I would not go back.
    Don's TV & RepairResponded 3 days ago
    Hello, and thank you for choosing to dine with us at Don's. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your experience that evening. We would love the opportunity to make things right. Please reach out to us here with a best contact email as we would like to talk more about your experience. Again we appreciate you choosing to dine with us and hope to talk soon. Cheers, The TV Repair Team at Don’s

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FAQs

Don's TV & Repair offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Don's TV & Repair also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 808-0305.

Don's TV & Repair is rated 4.5 stars by 1603 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
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1100 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53204-2451

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Washington
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Breakfast, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Available for Private Events in the Naughty Angel Rec Room. Separate bar with an old school and intimate vibe for small gatherings or celebrations. Whole diner buyout also available for larger events and parties.
  • Private party contact
    Taylor Gillen: (414) 808-0305
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