April 3, 2026 – West Bend, Wi – An excavator was moved in this week and now looms in the parking lot outside Omicron Family Restaurant on S. Main Street in West Bend, Wi. The landscape again set to change as another mom-and-pop business is razed. Neighbors are starting to weigh the impact as news broke Wednesday about the potential loss of another family restaurant as Jumbo’s Frozen Custard, owned by Jeff Kern, heads to the plan commission April 9, 2026.
Omicron Family Restaurant, 1505 S. Main Street, had been part of the fabric of the community for 33 years. Owned by brothers Bill and John Tsiampas, the place was a regular hangout for those looking for a hot cup of coffee, a warm smile, and maybe a bowl of their famous chicken noodle soup.
The loss of the family-owned restaurant was palpable. Frequent visitors shared heartfelt comments.
Scott Grinna
Thank you, team Omicron, for providing our family with a gathering spot for special times as well as ordinary times. Your far ranging menu of delights, comfortable space, and friendly staff made for many happy memories with our entire family. All of West Bend was lucky to have you. You will be missed. Wishing you all happy years in your next adventures.
Nancy Fiedler
Thank you for having Mason R on your team while he was in high school. Great family employer for him. All of the best in your retirement
Wes Gaedtke – Happy retirement 
Jane Duquette
I was on their 3rd shift when they first opened. 4 of my nieces worked for him. Your community and friends will surely feel a loss.
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The building is going to be razed, along with VisionWorks next door to make way for a new Culver’s. It will be the second location for Culver’s in West Bend, Wi, and the third ice cream outlet within a four-block stretch on S. Main Street.
VisionWorks has relocated across the road, in the endcap of the building formerly home to Panera.
Click HERE to read about what’s in store for Jumbo’s, should plans be approved.
You will be Missed So Much, and that great chicken noodle soup they had. My Family and I have been going there since my Grandchildren were born and they are in High School now. Thank You For All The Years, Serving ALL OF US IN WEST BEND. WE HAVE A LOT OF GREAT MEMORIES!💬