Est. 1922

The History of Eddie Whipp’s

What began as a church (formerly Saint Cyril and Methodius Church, built in the 1800′s) and also operated as a horse stable at one point, has turned into what we know today as Whipp’s Dining Hall. Whipp’s has been family owned and operated for over 100 years.

The former church was rolled closer to what is Highway 29 today, on large logs presumably with the help of workhorses. The business was established in 1922 by Joe (Wypizinski) Whipp as a local tavern operating as a saloon where many men mostly farmers stopping on their way home from the feed mill would gather. Joe ran the tavern until 1940 when his eldest son Eddie, a born bartender, took over.

When Eddie married his supportive wife Dorothy in 1944, she joined the crew. It took a lot of teamwork and understanding to run the bar in those days, as it was open from 8 AM to 2 AM, seven days a week. Eddie and Dorothy remember that if they were not open, they would have regular customers knocking on the door wondering what was going on.

The first wedding reception was held in the basement, which was dug out by hand in 1947. Wedding guests ate downstairs, drank on the ground level and danced upstairs until eventually dinner was served on the upper level and a dance hall was built on for polka bands in the 1950s. In 1947, a Fish Fry was added, and Dorothy prepared the fish in her home kitchen connected to the business.

The dining room that is used today was added in 1980 to accommodate the increased demand for Fish Frys, Chicken Dinners and Wedding events. The Wypizinski’s family photographs, which date back to the 1800s adorn the walls of the hall. If these walls could talk they would have a lot to say!

About Us

Today, Whipp’s still operates as a family business, and that family has grown exponentially. It not only includes the Whipp family, but also many of the employees who have stayed on so long that they have become extended family. In fact, some are third generation employees. Add to that the loyal customers who have supported the business, and their children and grandchildren that keep the tradition going, well – you KNOW that Whipp’s is really something special.

Through the years, Whipp’s has become known for Friday Night Fish Frys, homemade Chicken Dinners on Sunday and Wednesday nights, as well as a reception hall for many celebrations. The early days and the stories will never be forgotten. Eddie Whipp’s has been a labor of love and will hopefully continue to be so for more generations to come. 

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Eddie & Dorothy Wypizinski

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Whipp’s Dining & Banquet Hall

Eddie Whipp's

Whipp’s Dining & Banquet Hall

Eddie Whipp's

Whipp’s Dining & Banquet Hall

Eddie Whipp's

Whipp’s Dining & Banquet Hall

Eddie Whipp's

Whipp’s Dining & Banquet Hall

Eddie Whipp's

Whipp’s Dining & Banquet Hall

Eddie Whipp's

Whipp’s Dining & Banquet Hall

Eddie Whipp's

Whipp’s Dining & Banquet Hall

Eddie Whipp's

Whipp’s Dining & Banquet Hall

Eddie Whipp's

Whipp’s Dining & Banquet Hall

Testimonials

“Our family has been going to Whipps for generations! Great food, great drinks and the service is fantastic! Almost like being at home!”

-Elaine

“Awesome place, great food & prices. Friendly, helpful waitstaff. Best curds around👌🏼”

-Laurie

“The entire staff is extremely friendly and helpful and they treat you like family no matter how busy they may be, the service never changes ! Thank you”

-James

“Our wedding was at Eddie Whipp’s. There food and service were phenomenal and did not disappoint. They were very easy to work with and responded to any questions throughout the planning process promptly.
Great food”

-Amber

“The food was amazing and so reasonable! Will definitely be back!😋”

-Christine

“Ordered broasted chicken dinner and chicken strip dinner. Both were excellent! First time ordering from here and we will definitely be back!”

-Kristin

“Amazing juicy chicken, fantastic sides with generous portions. Helpful and prompt staff. Classic cocktails. Large portions.
Comfort food”

-Anne

“They have the best chicken around!! Plus all the rest of the add on too. We have never been disappointed here ever!
Great food”

-Tina

“Great family style breasted chicken. Excellent old fashions. Bartenders and waitresses were awesome!
Great food!”

-Karen

“I would 200% highly recommend this place! They REALLY know what they are doing and do it right! If there was anything overlooked, they fixed it immediately! My daughter, the bride, had no stress on her day because she didn’t have to worry about anything going wrong here! Everything was perfect! Even when the backdrop lights accidentally got unplugged, it was fixed in seconds! VERY attentive to what’s going on. The food was PHENOMENAL! Even their staff LOVE working for them. The server of 25 years said they treat her like family and she feels the same about them. I cannot say enough nice things about this place! If you want your wedding (or other occasion) to go on, without any issues, THIS is the place to be! AND they are so reasonably priced that it will fit in any wedding budget! THANK YOU Bridget & Becky! You two are simply amazing!”

-Tricia

Monday & Tuesday…Closed
Wednesday…4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Thursday…Closed
Friday…4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday…Closed
Sunday…3:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Whipp's Dining and Banquet Hall
5075 State Road 29
Green Bay, WI 54311
Phone: (920) 863-5747

Thank you for your patronage!

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