Locally owned businesses in Appleton: 10 local spots
Ten locally owned Appleton, WI businesses, from a cigar lounge and a family dairy to plumbing, HVAC, electrical and remodeling services.
10 local businesses · Updated November 2026 · From Our Local Spotlight
These businesses cover a mix of everyday needs in Appleton, from a family dairy and a neighborhood restaurant to a gym, a cigar lounge, and contractors for heating, plumbing, electrical work and remodeling. Some are places you can walk into, while others come to your home, so the right choice depends on what you need and when you need it. When comparing home service companies, ask whether they are licensed and insured, whether estimates are free, and what their warranty or satisfaction terms cover. For emergencies, confirm after-hours availability before you need it. For restaurants and shops, check whether they take reservations or online orders, since some do not.
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Appleton Cigar Co
Smoke shop Appleton, WIAppleton Cigar Co is a walk-in cigar shop and indoor lounge in downtown Appleton, with more than 700 cigar varieties on hand. Staff offer personalized recommendations to adults 21 and older, and no membership is required to visit the lounge.
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Clubhouse Kitchen & Bar
Restaurant Appleton, WIClubhouse Kitchen & Bar is a locally owned American restaurant and sports bar known for burgers and crispy wings, and its bar pours local craft beer, classic cocktails and seasonal drinks. Dining is in-house only, and reservations aren't taken, so seating is first-come, first-served.
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Lamers Dairy, Inc
Grocery store Appleton, WILamers Dairy, Inc is a family-owned dairy in Appleton, run by five generations of the Lamers family since 1913. Its milk is usually available within hours of pickup from local family farms, and the dairy also makes soft serve and cheese.
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Premier Fitness of Appleton
Gym Appleton, WIPremier Fitness of Appleton is a strength-focused gym with plate-loaded and selectorized machines, half racks, cages and platforms. It is open 24/7, including holidays, and has private showers and infrared saunas.
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Schmitt Title
Local business Appleton, WISchmitt Title is a locally owned title company handling residential and commercial real estate transactions in Wisconsin, with title insurance, real estate closings and construction disbursements. The company says it is the oldest title company in Winnebago County.
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Tiltin Heating & Cooling
HVAC contractor Appleton, WITiltin Heating & Cooling is a locally owned HVAC company that installs, repairs and replaces furnaces and air conditioners. It offers 24/7 service, with emergency calls answered around the clock, and lists financing and a satisfaction policy.
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Tim Rausch Plumbing LLC
Plumber Appleton, WITim Rausch Plumbing LLC is a locally owned plumbing contractor serving Appleton and the Fox Cities, in business since 1996. It handles water heaters, including tankless models, gas lines, sump pumps and drain cleaning, with 24/7 emergency service.
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True Joy Cleaning
Cleaning service Appleton, WITrue Joy Cleaning is a woman-owned house and commercial cleaning company serving Appleton and nearby communities. It offers recurring, deep, move-in and move-out cleanings, and it backs its work with a 100% money-back policy.
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VG Electrical
Electrician Appleton, WIVG Electrical is a locally owned residential electrical contractor in Appleton, owned and operated by Pete, a licensed master electrician. It handles panel upgrades, EV charger installation, hot tub wiring and whole home generators, and offers online booking.
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VKB Homes
Remodeler Appleton, WIVKB Homes is a licensed and insured, locally owned remodeler for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, living rooms and sunrooms. It offers free estimates and coordinates design selections, demolition and subcontractors through final design touches.
Details come from each business’s own listing in Appleton Local Directory. Businesses don’t pay to be in our guides.