Whether you want to fly in or drive in, your diner destination is ready to serve you breakfast and lunch. Experience an elevated sense of comfort and nostalgia as we serve innovative takes on your favorite classic comfort food!
Located at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport off of US-51 in Janesville, Bessie’s Diner is a family-friendly restaurant that is open year-round to the public. Watch planes take off and land as you enjoy our seasonal pancakes, a spicy bloody mary or one of our 4-egg destination omelets! Named after Beloit’s own, Bessica Raiche, Bessie’s Diner offers a timeless experience for all ages.
Based on 799 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1716 W Airport Rd, Janesville, WI 53546
Phone: (608) 743-9830
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Hours
| Sunday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–2 PM |
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Reviews
Shannon Arndt
Fun atmosphere. We were entertained watching a plane take off while sipping on one of the drinks from the coffee flight. I can’t wait to go back and try the Mimosa flight. I had the breakfast burrito and was not disappointed. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients. I’m super excited to try the french toast on my next visit.
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Cameron Wiegartz
Very cool restaurant located right off the runway. We attended fly-in and drive-in pancake breakfast. It was fun and well organized. All the volunteers and employees were friendly. I would like to come back and try their full menu.
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Spiritous
Fantastic restaurant with amazing views and a wonderful menu. The prices are great. Mimosa flight was fun to try. The vegetables in the omelet and avocado Benny were delicious and fresh. If you’re from the area and haven’t tried this place yet, go!
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Mitch Boxberger
Jodi was an amazing server today. Very attentive and personable. She knew the menu well and made sure my coffee cup runneth over. The waffle was light and had a hint of vanilla. As you can see. I crushed it. Thanks Jodi for the special attention you gave my Mom.
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Gabriella M
Food was overall good & unique, expensive for a benedict that didn’t come with any sides like hash browns or fruit. Bloody mary flight & mimosa flight don’t have the price on them but you could barely taste any (if at all) alcohol in the drinks, definitely not worth the $25 and $28 to taste juice or bottled mix. service was subpar, had to ask for water, a box, check & if we pay up front- not the buggiest of deals but $100 later for 2 people to have a very meh breakfast experience with bleeeeh drinks is insane. live in janesville, first & last time going here
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Kelsey
Great for breakfast with the kids! Fun location with a unique atmosphere. It is very spacious and kid friendly with plenty of views of planes landing and taking off. Great service with good food at a decent price! They have a great selection of mimosa’s and bloody mary’s too!
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Brian Smith
I’m sorry it took me so long to find this place. The “country benny”: poached eggs, sausage patties and English muffin halves covered in sausage gravy was awesome! Nice view of the airport and small planes taxiing to the runway. We were seated quickly but a line had formed to get in while we ate. Will definitely eat here again line or no line. Definitely recommend.
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Scott Trosien
Fabulous dining experience with a great view of 2 off the runways. Food was good and reasonably priced. Service was fast and friendly. Should have gotten the $100 burger since we literally did fly in just for lunch.
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Constance Petitt
People told me this place was great. We must have caught them on a bad day. Prices were high, and portions were small. Toast, with breakfast, was extra. Food was cold. Service was poor. The fruit pizza for kids was awful. It was an untoasted English muffin. The topping was sour cream with powdered sugar, I think with 3-4 pieces of fruit on it for $8. The guys said the biscuits and gravy was OK, but not hot. Sadly, I would not recommend it.
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Michael Parker
Great food and great service. The prices are probably 30% higher than any other restaurant of the same quality. I assume you pay more to eat at the airport. It’s definitely worth at least 1 visit. Just don’t make it a habit you may go bankrupt
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