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Cotton Exchange

Welcome to the Cotton Exchange where a unique blend of history, culinary excellence and foremost hospitality invite you to experience casual dining

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345 Hickory Hollow, Waterford, WI 53185 Phone: 262-534-9291 Email: cottonexchangewi@gmail.com

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Welcome to the Cotton Exchange where a unique blend of history, culinary excellence and foremost hospitality invite you to experience casual dining.

Built in 1881 by the Kempken family, the original historic barn was of the most modern styling in its day. Destroyed by fire, it was lovingly rebuilt with hand-hewn 12″ x 12″ wooden beams on the existing fieldstone. After surviving over 100 years of change, the historic structure was recently acquired by the Foster family.

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Beth Hahn
01:41 04 Feb 26
One of the best burgers I've ever had!!
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Joe Wysocki
04:41 17 Jan 26
Excellent steak dinner!
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Nicholas Anders
04:55 13 Jan 26
Good Sunday brunch
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Julie Dexter
02:24 23 Dec 25
Excellent family holiday dinner.
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Colleen Weber
11:28 23 Nov 25
Went to Cotton Exchange for their Bunch on Sunday. It was great. They even had prime rib sliced along with the regular breakfast sides. The eggs are made individually for you how you want them done. They had salad, desserts, spaghetti, beef and noodles, chicken and many other dishes. It was very reasonable priced. Party of 6 with 2 children and bill was only $107.
It was so good my husband and I went there to celebrate our anniversary 2 weeks later after looking at pricing for steaks at closer establishments. We made the right decision. I had Steak Oscar and my husband had a 10 oz Filet. It came with salad or soup, vegetables, rolls and baked potatoes. It was awesome. They only purchase the top beef from approved sources. Steaks were under $40. It my favorite restaurant and atmosphere is country with great wood design for warm and cozy feelings.
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Scott W
13:03 06 Jun 25
Have been to the actual restaurant a couple of times. I remember it being a good (but not great) experience. I was happy to see that they were a vendor at the Waterford River Rhythms concert at the Village Hall Park.

They offered a couple of sandwiches. We got one of each. The Italian Beef and the Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap. Both were good. The beef was tender, and so was the chicken.

Couple of suggestions. They add the giardiniera into the beef. My preference is to have it available as a condiment, so you can add as little/much as you like. The wrap was large, and stuffed full of chicken, which would think was a good thing, but it could have benefited from having a bit more of the green salad fixings inside. To give it more textures and flavors. Also, they only have one type of potato chip, plain (and boring). How about offering another choice (Sea Salt and Vinegar)?

Super nice service, and it's a reasonable value for what you get.
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Mary Therese Bloechl
14:38 30 May 25
It's been a minute since I've eaten here last. The seafood was good, steak flavor was delicious. I felt the server could have been more friendly. The busser had more personality than the waitress. Hoping maybe she had an off night. It seemed quiet in there & expected a better serving experience for the price. I'd give the specialty drinks an A+.
Great drink menu!!
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Steve Reeves
04:02 20 Nov 24
Delicious food! Fast, friendly, and helpful service. Fun atmosphere and great place to eat. Family and kid friendly. Everything we ordered was incredible! I had the Fried Fish…. It came with 4 pieces of cod, 2 potato pancakes, bread, coleslaw, apple sauce, and tartar sauce… I was stuffed! I can’t wait to come back. I highly recommend eating at the Cotton Exchange.
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Michael Grandziel
21:55 20 May 23
It is located in a giant old barn. They have banquets here and dining. Great oysters Rockefeller! Duck was crispy, and delicious! I also loved the pork chop steak with garlic butter. Calm chowder was okay. I think to balance the meal further, they should serve a vegetable with your dinner. Good Brandy Old Fashion!
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Julie A
02:58 25 Sep 22
At the Cotton Exchange as a wedding vendor. Having a blast partying and celebrating the newlyweds tonight.

The venue is amazing and the staff is so friendly and attentive to the guests' needs! Was great working with them tonight. Clean bathrooms, clean bar, excellent food. Can't wait to come back!

Julie
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Kevin Brice
04:04 06 Aug 22
We had our son and soon to be daughter-in-law's wedding rehearsal dinner tonight in the silo room. It was a perfect atmosphere for our group. The food was excellent and the wait staff was just awesome. I would highly recommend this location!
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Elizabeth Dobler
23:42 05 Apr 22
We hosted our Daughter's Bridal Shower. The food was amazing and the staff went above and beyond to make sure our guests were taken care of. A must stop in Wisconsin.
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Lindsey Kaar
20:17 03 Apr 22
I attended a bridal shower in the Spring here and it was just wonderful. They had gluten, dairy and vegetarian friendly options. They were so kind, when one of the employees, Kenny, checked on every table quietly, and when checking on me and finding out my dietary restrictions, came out with my own baked potato. So very, very kind.

The location is also pretty with exposed wood ceilings, large well decorated windows and wall colors neutral enough to match any decor.

While I was a guest and not a host, I can only speak to that experience, but the hosts seemed very happy.

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