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Don's TV & Repair, Milwaukee, WI

Don's TV & Repair

4.5 (1596)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
1100 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53204-2451

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Kid-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
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 1,596 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

  • Milwaukee

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don's TV & Repair offers a "cool vibe" reminiscent of a "70s TV repair shop" with a fun, nostalgic atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "unique and fun" experience, "amazing boozy milkshakes," and quirky drinks, making it an entertaining spot for dates or family outings. However, some suggest improvements on menu variety and service speed. Overall, it's a "must-try" for its ambiance and memorable themed experience.
1,596 Reviews
  1. Kesha

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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.

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  2. 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.

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  3. 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 2 days ago
    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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  4. 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.

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  5. Gloria VIP

    Wisconsin55 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointed in Shake . It was inedible! I've never not finished a shake before, but it tasted like all fake whip cream, and I couldn't taste any ice cream! It wasn't even cold!? Not sure what i was even eating!? The burger and chicken were fine, and the service was great. But it was very pricey and not worth the 30 minute drive for us to get there. Interesting venue.

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  6. Sean

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved Don’s. A very fun experience. Great drinks! E thought the burger was excellent for 99 cents on Wednesday. Very fun place!
    Don's TV & RepairResponded 2 days ago
    Hi, thank you so much for the feedback! We are always happy when someone chooses to spend their evening with us at Don's. We hope to see you again soon! Cheers, The Repair Team at Don's

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  7. Ruben

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from Michael. Great experience all around
    Don's TV & RepairResponded on June 11, 2025
    Hi Ruben, thank you so much for the feedback! We are always happy when someone chooses to spend their evening with us at Don's. We hope to see you again soon! Cheers, The Repair Team at Don's

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  8. Rosa VIP

    Chicago / Illinois37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool place for date night or to bring out of town visitors.
    Don's TV & RepairResponded on June 11, 2025
    Hi Rosa, thank you so much for the feedback! We are always happy when someone chooses to spend their evening with us at Don's. We hope to see you again soon! Cheers, The Repair Team at Don's

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  9. Patricia

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this place! So unique and fun! Even though we had to wait a bit, everyone was very nice and accommodating and the food outstanding. Loved loved loved it!
    Don's TV & RepairResponded on June 5, 2025
    Hi there, Patricia! So glad we could get you in the repair shop for some liquid repairs! ;) We're so happy you enjoyed your experience, from the food and drinks, to the service. We love hearing that we could give you such a fun and unique evening! We hope to see you again soon! Cheers, The Repair Team at Don's

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  10. Ann

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Surprised my friends by going here. Great food and fun twist on an afternoon out!
    Don's TV & RepairResponded on June 1, 2025
    Hi Ann, thank you so much! We are always happy when someone chooses to spend their time with us at Don's. We hope to see you again soon! Cheers, The 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 1596 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 9 times today
Google Map for Don's TV & Repair

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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