Readers Respond: What Local Business Do You Miss In Oak Creek?

OAK CREEK, WI — A lot of businesses have come and gone in Oak Creek history, and depending on how long you have lived in the area, some may still live on in memories.

On Saturday, we asked Oak Creek Patch readers on Facebook "If you could bring back one local business that closed in town (it doesn't matter how long ago), which would it be?"

You had a lot to say, but one standout from recent memory was Trattoria di Carlo. The longstanding restaurant, perhaps known best for its pizza, closed in June of 2021.

Here are some highlights of how else readers responded to our question on Facebook:

"I believe it was called Littleton’s. It was around in the 80’s. Located on the Howell and Puetz before Speedway was there. It had a deli in it. Hot ham and rolls etc. They sold other things there.. liquor I think? They sold this amazing potato salad my parents used to buy. When they closed my parents asked for the recipe but it was a family secret," Ellen M. wrote.

"Spudnut Donut shop from the 60's. They had the best donuts. Pretty sure they were made from potato dough," Rose S. wrote.

"Definately Rafters steak house! Many fond memories!" Ginny H. wrote.

"Red Key pizza and pizza burgers corner of Howell and Ryan yum!" Ken N. wrote.

"LaTerraza. It used to be where the Aurora on Howell currently is. BEST Mexican food around!" Tala C. wrote.

"Ray Bussler's, Rafters, and Southwoods," Christa L. wrote.

"Elmer’s Candy," Alyssa D. wrote.

"It was Elmers Town and Country, but also Penny Candy at the same time. I always remember Mrs. Elmer making me put stuff back because I didn’t have enough money, and yelling at me for letting the door slam," Mark S. wrote in response to Alyssa D's comment.

"Steverinos pizza 27th and college," Thomas S. W. wrote.

"Cold Stone Creamery," Cara D. V. wrote.

"'Showtime Pizza' on 27th," Julian N. wrote.

There are plenty of Oak Creek shops that were remembered, but as some have gone, others have popped up.

Here are a few Oak Creek spots that have either opened for business in the past year or have been proposed for opening soon:

D'Vine: New Wine Bar, Craft Beer Store And Event Hall Opens In Oak Creek

Oxtail Noodle House Plans Oak Creek Ghost Kitchen Debut

Riverside Family Restaurant Now Open In Oak Creek

Meet Crumbl Cookies: A Drexel Town Square Cookie Destination

Texas Road House Proposed For Oak Creek: Report

Did we miss anything? Do you have anything to add? Leave a comment below!

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Click here to view the original Facebook post where we asked this question to Oak Creek readers.