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Don's TV & Repair, Milwaukee, WI

Don's TV & Repair

4.5
4.5
1579 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
1100 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53204-2451

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Kid-friendly
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 Mon–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

Private dining

What 1,579 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Kid-friendly

  • Wisconsin

    Most Booked

  • Milwaukee

    Great for brunch

  • Milwaukee

    Kid-friendly

  • Milwaukee

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don's TV & Repair offers a nostalgic 80s vibe with "fun atmosphere" and "amazing milkshakes." Guests rave about the "friendly staff" and "great service." While some find the food overpriced and limited, the unique drinks and decor make it a "quirky" and "unique experience." Perfect for a casual outing.
1,579 Reviews
  1. Diane

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed everything start to finish, as did my two companions.

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  2. Monica

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joyce was a great server! Thank you for finding out if I could mix shake flavors. The strawberry/chocolate combo was perfect!

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  3. Nkaujsua

    Milwaukee1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I came there on a Wednesday night and it was $1 burger. It was an good experience from the speakeasy to the food. The only improvement I would suggest is the service, especially if there's going to be an 20% charge. It was hard to get our waitress attention. However, I was able to get another staff to assist. I would have order more food but the wait was just too long so we ended up leaving.

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  4. Monica

    Bath1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I booked a table for 4. The service was outstanding. The ambiance cool, although I will admit I would have loved a bit of interactive stuff, but that is just me. The food was good and reasonable prices. My son loved his milkshake. Keep in mind they have a somewhat limited menu in terms of food, so take a look at the menu before booking to make sure the offerings are what you would like. We all liked what we ordered. It is a bit pricey, but we will be going back as we loved the ambiance and the service.
    Don's TV & RepairResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Monica, thank you so much for the feedback! We are always happy when someone chooses to spend their time with us at Don's. So glad we could provide a fun evening out with the family! We hope to see you again soon! Cheers, The Repair Team at Don's

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  5. Paula VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Milk shakes are great as is their cheesy tater tots. Fish fry and chicken wraps were marginal. 20% added to the final bill is shared with everyone that works there. If you want to tip your waiter that’s an extra 10%. Overall the kids liked it but the adults would not return.
    Don's TV & RepairResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Paula, and thank you for choosing to dine with us at Don's! We are happy to hear that enjoyed your shakes and tots at the speakeasy, and look forward to serving you again. In hopes to clarify our service charge, we do attempt to make it clear as it is listed on our websites reservation page, our rules of repair, our confirmation email, as well as our menus and receipts. The 20% service fee goes toward all FOH staff to ensure they have a predictable income. We leave 3%, 6%, and 10% tip calculations at the bottom of your receipt to give a guideline on what is acceptance. We do not expect an additional tip, but always appreciate when folks do! We hope to see you again soon for more repairs! Cheers, The Team at Don's TV Repair

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  6. Amy VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Conor was a great server! Knowledge, confident and joyful!
    Don's TV & RepairResponded on April 17, 2025
    Hi there, Amy! So glad we could get you in the shop for some liquid repairs! ;) We are so happy to hear we gave such incredible service. We hope to see you again soon! Cheers, The Repair Team at Don's

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  7. Tara

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Kitschy and fun for kids - food extremely overpriced for what it is. Our children needed a second burger because they are so thin and small and literally come just a burger on a plate (fries, sides all extra fee) ordered a $20 mimosa served in a tub with a rubber duck, was about 4 ounces of champagne, a splash of juice and a lot of whipped cream. Tub was less than half full of beverage. Would have been better off to order a regular cocktail. service was so-so : our bill was wrong not once, but twice. Wouldn’t recommend - so many other great places in the area to check out for a great meal. Loved the idea of the speak easy feel - kids loved that it was “secret” - really was excited to check it out and wanted to love it but overall a disappointing and overly priced experience.
    Don's TV & RepairResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Tara, and thank you for choosing to dine with us at Don's. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear you didn't completely enjoy your experience that evening. We would love the opportunity to make things right. Please reach out to us with the best contact email as we would like to talk more about your experience. Again, we appreciate you choosing to dine with us and sharing your experience with us. We hope to talk soon. Cheers, The TV Repair Team at Don’s

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  8. Brittney

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved Don’s! The food the atmosphere the vibes were so nostalgic! Bought me back to my childhood ! The bathtub drink was great ! Would recommend to anyone visiting the area
    Don's TV & RepairResponded on April 14, 2025
    Hi Brittney, thank you so much for the feedback! We are always happy when someone gets to enjoy brunch with us! The Opposite of a Shower Beer is so good, I wish I could take a bath in it right now! We hope to see you again soon for some more great times! Cheers, The Repair Team at Don's

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  9. Leah

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, the experience was pretty good. The only disappointment was that I had noted my son's 10th Birthday and they forgot to recognize it.
    Don's TV & RepairResponded on April 14, 2025
    Hi Leah! Thank you so much for the feedback. We are so sorry for missing the most important detail of the night! We would love to make it up to you. If you could reach out with the best email for us to contact you, we'd love to make the little guy feel special. We hope to talk soon. Cheers, Jessica Pensis, the General Manager of Don's

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  10. ed VIP

    Washington DC9 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This place is a dump. They add a mandatory 20% tip because no one would tip for any meaningful reason after what we saw here. It is not a speak easy. There is no hidden door. The food is worse that a school cafeteria. Overpriced drinks, sub-par service. Do yourself a favor and spend your dinner money somewhere else. This place is not worth the effort.
    Don's TV & RepairResponded on April 9, 2025
    Hi Ed, hank you for choosing to dine with us at Don's. We appreciate your feedback and are so 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 1579 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 54 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 Mon–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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