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What types of breakfast and brunch spots can be found in Milwaukee?
- Milwaukee has many gourmet bistros, elegant hotel-based restaurants, and corner cafés.
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Where can I customize my breakfast in Milwaukee?
- Build your own breakfast at the unique BBs, where you can create a meal to suit your tastes.
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What are some must-try breakfast dishes in Milwaukee?
- Tuck into famous lemon poppyseed pancakes with blueberry, ginger, and lemon juice at the Café at the Plaza.
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Where can I enjoy seafood brunch in Milwaukee?
- Dine on freshly caught seafood for brunch at the sophisticated Westin Hotel’s Stella Van Buren Restaurant.
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1. Honeypie
Honeypie is a retro-style eatery with a lovely outdoor patio that serves hearty homecooked comfort fare and delectable desserts in a warm and welcoming setting. Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner during the week, and breakfast, brunch, lunch and early dinner on the weekends, Honeypie serves a belly-warming weekend brunch menu complete with handmade buttermilk biscuits, fluffy pancakes, stacks of waffles, and house-infused Bloody Marys. The café’s specialty is its critically acclaimed pies, which are produced from scratch and are packed with sweet or savory fillings and can be made by visitors during fun pie-baking lessons held throughout the year.
2569 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207, Phone: 414-489-7437
2. The National Cafe
Located in the heart of the Walker's Point neighborhood, The National Cafe is a hip daytime café adorned with rock posters, photographs, and memorabilia, serving made-from-scratch fare and a range of drinks in a casual, laidback setting. Blending perfectly into the rich history and unique tapestry of Walker's Point, the National Café offers a menu of delicious cuisine prepared using the best fresh, locally sourced, and organic ingredients whenever possible. Breakfast favorites include baked s’mores French toast with marshmallows, chocolate, and graham cracker crumbles; polenta pancakes with sunny-side eggs, seasonal veggies, and arugula; and smoked salmon toast with white miso tahini spread, pickled cucumber, and sesame seeds.
839 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204, Phone: 414-431-6551
3. Brunch
Located on Plankinton Avenue in downtown Milwaukee, Brunch is a modern café and eatery serving classic and creative menus for breakfast, brunch, and lunch in a bright and cheery setting. The breakfast and brunch menu features favorites with a twist, such as biscuits and gravy Benedicts, Southern poutine, spinach and artichoke crepes, lemonberry pancakes, and breakfast eggrolls, as well as quinoa power bowls, brioche French toast, and avocado toast. Brunch offers daily and weekly specials and a catering service for special occasions and is open 7 days a week.
714 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, Phone: 414-210-5381
4. Cafe at the Pfister
Located in the Pfister Hotel on Wisconsin Avenue, the Cafe at the Pfister is a casual eatery that serves home comfort favorites and suppertime classics. The café is open for breakfast and lunch and features a stylish barista counter that offers freshly roasted Starbucks coffee in a variety of styles and a patisserie counter filled with freshly baked in-house pastries, gourmet desserts, and other sweet treats. Café at the Pfister serves power breakfasts and lunches with a variety of traditional breakfast items including homemade soups, seasonal salads, gourmet sandwiches, and a range of gluten-free options.
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, Phone: 414-390-3878
5. Cafe at The Plaza
The Cafe at The Plaza is a stylish 1920s-inspired café with a lush garden patio and a laidback ambiance that serves organic, locally sourced fare and a range of artisan brews. The charming bistro boasts etched glass doors, traditional tile work, and original floors and serves weekday breakfast and lunch with a small brunch menu as well as weekend brunch. An ivy-covered courtyard is nestled in the center of the red brick building and offers a French-inspired setting for open-air dining and drinks or seasonal al fresco breakfasts. Menus feature classic and new additions such as lemon poppyseed pancakes with blueberry, ginger, and lemon juice, corned beef hash, and chicken and bacon-chive waffles along with an exceptional selection of handcrafted cocktails and artisan brews.
1007 N Cass St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, Phone: 414-276-2101
6. Cafe Benelux
Located in the heart of the vibrant Third Ward, Cafe Benelux is a Belgian-inspired café that celebrates the unique culture of the Northern European Lowlands with a delicious Euro-centric from-scratch menu, an impressive selection of award-winning Belgian beers, and a beautiful rooftop patio with spectacular views. Echoing the grand cafés of the Benelux region of Europe (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg), Café Benelux was designed as a place for the community to gather and enjoy good food and drinks in a friendly setting, and it doesn’t fail to disappoint. The café serves a full scratch-cooked menu from breakfast through midnight, every day of the week, with regional favorites like mussels and frites leaving their mark on hungry diners, along with an award-winning brunch every weekend.
346 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202, Phone: 414-501-2500
7. Cafe Centraal
Located on the corner of KK and Lincoln, Cafe Centraal is a charming European-style café with one of the city’s longest bars and the largest “Bier Book”. The family-friendly bistro serves lunch and dinner during the week and classic breakfast and brunch over the weekends with a vast menu of traditional fare accompanied by an impressive selection of Belgian and Dutch beers. Guests can dine and drink indoors in the cozy pub-style interior or enjoy alfresco dining in the inviting courtyard. Café Centraal offers a special menu for children, including a kids brunch, as well as hosts special events such as the Bier Banquets.
2306 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207, Phone: 414-755-0378
8. Comet Cafe
The Comet Cafe is a cozy cafe and bar that specializes in made-from-scratch comfort food and delicious vegan and vegetarian fare, all of which is served with a wide variety of craft beers and signature cocktails. Open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch as well as weekend brunch, the Comet Café offers a menu of classic fare such as Benedicts, burritos, omelets and egg platters, cinnamon rolls, sandwiches, pancakes, waffles, and French toast along with freshly brewed coffee, fruit juices, and sodas. Comet Café also hosts food and beer-related events throughout the year.
1947 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, Phone: 414-273-7677
9. Engine Company No. 3
Engine Company No. 3 is a chic and elegant restaurant located in a converted firehouse that serves fresh, sustainable, locally sourced food and beverages in a casual, relaxed setting. Specializing in delicious farm-to-table cuisine, only the freshest, regionally sourced, and sustainable ingredients are used to create dishes such as honey maple French toast on Troubadour brioche served with seasonal fruit coulis; salmon madame with a fried egg, petite bistro salad, and Mornay sauce; and porchetta and polenta served with poached eggs, pickled shallots, and salsa verde. Engine Company No. 3 is open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, Tuesday through Sunday.
217 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204, Phone: 414-226-5695
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