Business Type Restaurants (Food Service and Drinking Places)

NAICS Code 722

Location 550 Water Street, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578

Nearby Businesses Culver Franchising Systems, Inc., Window Sill Gifts, Bonham Theater

Owner/Manager The Culver Family, owners; Mike Boss, manager

Special Store Activities Monthly Wine Tasting Series, monthly and weekly art exhibits featuring local artists.

Year Opened 2000

Website http://www.bluespooncafe.com

Phone (608) 643-0837

E-mail n/a

Community Profile Prairie du Sac, WI Community Profile: Population of City – 3,231. Population of 10-mile ring – 20,753. Prairie du Sac is located north of Sauk Prairie along the Wisconsin River, 25 miles northwest of Madison. It is a popular destination for eagle watching along the river and home to Culver’s Franchising Systems, Inc.

Products Sold & Niche Developed

The Blue Spoon has an early 20th century motif complete with an antique belt and pulley fan system. With bakery, specialty coffees, unique deli and euro-style sandwiches, and gelato, it serves up a unique menu. The store also offers scenic outdoor dining on terraces looking out over the Wisconsin River. The Blue Spoon offers an extensive wine list with over 100 offerings.

Market Segments Served

The Blue Spoon is a casual dining restaurant with a full service attitude. The Blue Spoon is a destination for a lot of people from Madison. Often, people traveling to American Player’s Theatre in Spring Green will stop in on their way through town. The Blue Spoon is currently working on opening up a second location in Middleton, Wisconsin.

Contributions to the Business Community

The Blue Spoon considers itself a great friend to local businesses. They often refer customers to local establishments, particularly to the Wollersheim Winery.