Author's Kitchen and Bar

“The atmosphere, food, presentation, and service are all excellent.”

Vladimir Simić★★★★★

Here is a more polished and engaging version that stays true to your experience while reflecting themes that many other diners also mention, such as the consistently excellent service, welcoming atmosphere, and scratch-made food. Author’s Kitchen & Bar is easily one of the best dining experiences in Appleton. The food is absolutely outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with great attention to detail. Every dish feels thoughtfully crafted, and you can tell the chefs take pride in using high-quality ingredients. The service is just as impressive: fast, consistent, friendly, and ge

Sum Sum★★★★★

We almost walked past this place, looks small from the outside... but you step inside and much bigger than you think, with every corner decorated uniquely. I got the build your own omelet and it was so delicious. It came with potatoes and a slice of toast. The serving was large and matched the price. All tasted fresh, bursting with flavor, and we were 100% satisfied. The service was great, everyone had a smile on their face and the waitress was timely. Atmosphere was wonderful, quiet, cute, unique. Lighting perfectly dim. We will come back to try the soup and grilled cheese sourdough sandwich

Richard Finger★★★★★

Busy, vibrant place with a short wait (well worth it). Staff at every encounter were first-class - all hustling to provide an elite level of service. Salmon Bruschetta was my choice from a truly diverse and unique menu --- and it was exceptional! Partner had a BYO omelet and we both had the house potatoes, which were awesome. Abundant servings but we had no leftovers. Food like this can't be described -- it must be experienced. First visit, but certainly not the last. Can't wait to return and try my second choice on the menu - Meatloaf Sandwich.

Jaycie Diedrich★★★★★

So glad I was finally able to try this place with my husband last night! The food was absolutely outstanding and I could tell the ingredients were fresh. I got the basil gnocchi and my husband got the salmon piccata. We also split a beef tenderloin. Everything was cooked to perfection and we will definitely be back Wednesday nights to enjoy some more!