Gus's Diner – American
The comforting sizzle of the griddle and the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee define this nostalgic sanctuary, where every booth offers a front-row seat to the heart of classic American comfort. Golden-brown country fried steaks and savory, house-made corned beef hash arrive piled high alongside eggs cooked exactly to your liking, promising a soulful start to the day. From the crunch of perfectly seasoned chicken tenders to the robust sear of a prime ribeye, each plate delivers a generous, unpretentious taste of home that lingers long after the last bite.
630, North Westmount Drive, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590 +16083180900 https://www.gussdiner.com/location/guss-diner-sun-prairie/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, renal, tlc, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Gus's Diner
Dairy-Free at Gus's Diner
Gus's Diner in Sun Prairie has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chopped Steak, Onion Rings and Chicken & Spinach Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Gus's Diner
Gus's Diner in Sun Prairie has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sirloin Steak and Shrimp, Chopped Steak and Chicken & Spinach Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Gus's Diner
Gus's Diner in Sun Prairie has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Curds, Assorted Pies (One Slice) and Onion Rings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Gus's Diner
Gus's Diner in Sun Prairie has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sirloin Steak and Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Gus's Diner
Gus's Diner in Sun Prairie has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chopped Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Gus's Diner
Gus's Diner in Sun Prairie has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Curds, Assorted Pies (One Slice) and Onion Rings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Gus's Diner
Gus's Diner in Sun Prairie has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Quesadilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Gus's Diner
Gus's Diner in Sun Prairie has 12 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Quesadilla, Bowl of Oatmeal and Spaghetti & Meatballs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Gus's Diner
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Meat & Eggs | 41.1 g | 74 g |
| Sirloin Steak and Shrimp | 20.8 g | 63.7 g |
| Chicken & Spinach Salad | 42 g | 61.2 g |
| Chicken Alfredo | 23 g | 47.1 g |
| Country Fried Chicken & Eggs | 43.3 g | 36.4 g |
| Ribeye Steak & Eggs | 21.6 g | 28.3 g |
| Cobb Salad | 43.9 g | 28.2 g |
| Homemade Corned Beef Hash & Eggs | 34.2 g | 26.3 g |
| Country Fried Steak & Eggs | 117.4 g | 24.1 g |
| Egg Muffin Sandwich | 59.6 g | 19.4 g |
| Fresh Salmon Steak | 19.5 g | 18.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Wednesday
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday - Saturday
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast Specials
- Country Fried Chicken & Eggs - $15: 8oz breaded chicken breast topped with sausage gravy, two eggs any style, hashbrowns or American fries, and choice of toast, pancakes or fruit Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Country Fried Steak & Eggs - $15: 11oz breaded chopped steak topped with sausage gravy, two eggs any style, hashbrowns or American fries, and choice of toast, pancakes or fruit Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Meat & Eggs - $15: Ham, bacon or sausage, two eggs any style, hashbrowns or American fries, and choice of toast, pancakes or fruit
- Sirloin Steak & Eggs - $15: 8 oz. Sirloin steak, two eggs any style, hash browns or American fries, choice of toast, pancakes or fruit Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Ribeye Steak & Eggs - $15: 10 oz. ribeye steak, two eggs any style, hashbrowns or American fries, choice of toast, pancakes or fruit Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg Muffin Sandwich - $15: Toasted English muffin, over-hard egg, sausage patty, American cheese, served with hashbrowns or American fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Homemade Corned Beef Hash & Eggs - $15: Homemade hash mixed with corned beef and American fries, topped with two eggs any style, choice of toast, pancakes or fruit Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chopped Steak & Eggs - $15: 8 oz. Chopped steak, two eggs any style, hashbrowns or American fries, choice of toast, pancakes or fruit Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers
- Chicken Wings (10 Wings) - $15: Tossed in buffalo or BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $15: Five lightly breaded chicken tenderloins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $15: Sliced onions battered and fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Curds - $15: Wisconsin specialty cheese curds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Quesadilla - $15: Chicken, onions, tomatoes, and cheese grilled in a tortilla Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Fresh Salads
- Cobb Salad - $15: Grilled chicken, bacon, hardboiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, mixed romaine and iceberg lettuce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Spinach Salad - $15: Grilled chicken, fresh spinach, hard-boiled egg, mushrooms, bacon, diced tomatoes Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Salad - $15: Chicken tenders, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, hard-boiled eggs, onions, shredded cheddar, romaine and iceberg lettuce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $15: Crispy taco shell, romaine and iceberg lettuce, seasoned taco meat, onions, tomatoes, shredded cheddar Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Homemade Meat Loaf & Gravy - $15: Two slices topped with homemade beef gravy Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Juicy Roast Turkey - $15: Served with dressing and cranberry sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Steak - $15: 12oz chopped sirloin topped with grilled onions Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pork Ribs (Full Rack) - $20: Baby back ribs slow-cooked and glazed with homemade BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sirloin Steak and Shrimp - $20: 8 oz. sirloin steak served with 6 pieces of fried butterflied shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Salmon Steak - $20: Salmon steak with lemon butter sauce, tartar sauce and lemon wedges Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- USDA Choice Ribeye Steak - $20: 10oz fresh-cut ribeye topped with onion rings or sauteed mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pot Roast Over Noodles - $15: Slow-roasted beef shoulder over fettuccine noodles topped with beef gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Baked Lasagna - $15: Homemade lasagna topped with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Alfredo - $15: Fettuccine noodles with butter, cream, and garlic, topped with grilled chicken Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti & Meatballs - $15: Served with four meatballs and meat sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Fresh Baked Brownie Sundae - $15: Brownies topped with hot fudge, vanilla ice cream, whipped topping, crushed nuts, and a cherry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Assorted Pies (One Slice) - $15: Ask server for flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Assorted Cakes (One Slice) - $15: Ask server for selection Dietary tags: Halal
Beverages
- Specialty Shakes - $5.69: Banana, Blueberry, Butterscotch, Chocolate, Oreo, Mocha, Root Beer, Strawberry, or Vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Coffee - $15: Regular or decaf
- Soft Drinks - $15: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Mist Twist, Mug Root Beer, Doc X, Raspberry Iced Tea, Lemonade
Sides
- Bowl of Oatmeal - $4.99: Freshly prepared oatmeal Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
- Biscuits & Gravy - $15: Available until 3pm
Frequently Asked Questions about Gus's Diner
- Is Gus's Diner dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Gus's Diner has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chopped Steak, Onion Rings and Chicken & Spinach Salad.
- What can I eat at Gus's Diner on a dairy-free diet?
- Chopped Steak, Onion Rings and Chicken & Spinach Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is Gus's Diner gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Gus's Diner?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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