Family Fun at aNostalgic American Diner
Take a trip back in time to our unique nostalgic American 50’s diner here in Fox Lake, Wisconsin! Karen’s Hip Hop Diner is the perfect place for family get-togethers, business meetings, romantic dates or just to hang out with friends. If you are planning to visit Wisconsin in the near future, this 50’s diner is one spot you will definitely want to check out.
Our History
About US
Our family-owned restaurant features authentic 50’s and 60’s memorabilia with delicious food at affordable prices. Cleanliness is top-notch at Karen’s Hip Hop Diner. Our staff can be seen daily cleaning and disinfecting all the surfaces throughout the restaurant. Customers rave how clean the restaurant is when they visit, especially the bathrooms. The fun and colorful atmosphere provide numerous opportunities for family photos. Outside seasonally due to cold temperatures are the restaurant’s prominent, adorable fiberglass figures of a large cone of fries, a hot dog dousing himself with ketchup, and the crowd’s favorite Blue Brothers.


50's & 60's Diner Hip Hop Menu
Featured favorites
In addition to our fun and unique atmosphere, Karen’s Hip Hop Diner offers delicious meals for the whole family. Our Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Shop features malts and shakes made with Kemp’s ice cream in various flavors. Featured favorites include breakfast hits such as “Earth Angel” (eggs and hash browns topped with green peppers, mushrooms, and fried onion, topped with cheese) and “Zorro” (scrambled eggs with jalapeno, grilled onion, hamburger, and tomato served over hash browns and topped with pepper jack cheese). Our signature burger, “The Great Pretender,” is a blend of ground beef and topped with A-1 Sauce, green peppers, fried onions, mushrooms, and pepper jack cheese served on a delicious grilled brioche bun. Kids and senior meals are available. All our meals include a choice of French fries or tater tots. View our menu to see everything we have to offer!

Buddy Holly CheeseBurger

Ward Cleaver Platter

Colossal Cone Ice Cream

Karen's Famous Chili






Karen’s Hip Hop Diner
Merchandise Available
Immerse yourself in a fun 50’s & 60’s atmosphere with Karen’s Hip Hop Diner merchandise in Fox Lake, Wisconsin. Our unique line of Karen’s Hip Hop apparel will be recognized miles and miles away as we draw many diner visitors from across the state and even the nation. Visit us at Karen’s Hip Hop Diner in Fox Lake, Wisconsin, today!





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