Green Forest Restaurant Moves In Next Door
Green Forest Family Restaurant
909 E. Broadway
Monona, WI
(608) 223-0886
The Green Forest Family Restaurant seems like it has been around a long time. Located near the intersection of E. Broadway and Highway 51, it was housed in a truckstop-like setting for years.
It has recently moved next door into the building that used to house David’s, Noble’s Supper Club, Water Tower Pub, and any number of other places that couldn’t make a go of the very small, dark and rundown place. But the place is no longer very small, dark and rundown.
The Green Forest Family Restaurant essentially tore the entire place down and rebuilt it into a sunny, roomy and clean new diner before moving from their old location and into the new address. We can vaguely recall being in the old truckstop years ago, but it made little impression. The new digs are impressive, however, if you are looking for an inexpensive diner to sit down and have a hearty breakfast before heading out to start your day (though they serve breakfast all day long).
On this morning we ordered the Meat Lover’s Skillet ($7.29), which came with onions, peppers, ham, bacon and sausage. You can add two eggs for an additional charge. We also ordered the Denver Omelet ($6.79). Both came with a side of toast. The food arrived quickly and was what one would expect from a diner such as this. The coffee was filled often, as well.
This restaurant caters to an older clientele, offering reasonably priced breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings, and a senior menu to boot. The place gets crowded on weekend mornings, and for good reason. In terms of comfort, food and southeast-side convenience, you don’t get much better than this diner.
