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Casual Dining in Thomson
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Bear’s Drive InnGreat food & ice cream. Open seasonally.
Season opens Early April (mark your calendars—11 a.m. sharp!)
Seasonal Hours:
Open daily, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
They’re located in Thomson—the Melon Capital of the World—so your road‑trip bliss includes diners’ favorite drive‑in classics alongside legendary ice cream and fresh‑cut melon.
Why stop in?
🍦 Made‑to‑order ice cream & frozen custard
🍔 Classic drive‑in fare—burgers, hot dogs, loaded fries
Heads up: They’re only open through late summer (typically the end of September, weather‑dependent), so don’t wait—sweet season doesn’t last forever!
Dusty’s Pizza PlusDowntown Thomson, near Great River Bike Trail and Thomson Causeway. Great pizza with homemade crust and all the extras!
Thom's InnThomson pub and café serving beer, wine, spirits, espresso drinks, soups, burgers, quesadillas, and baked goods, with a beer garden and periodic live music, jams, and karaoke.
