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    Beerline Cafe

    4.5 (324 reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian, Cafes, Vegan
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Ahmed H.

    One of my fav go-to spots for vegan food and healthy cuisine. The loaded nachos with cashew cheese is one of my top items but I like their crepes. It's a consistent staff and they're all nice. It's a cute interior where you can have light conversation or do some work. Hidden gem.

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    Scott W.

    Been here several times before and have had good experiences. It's a great location, just down the street from Lakefront Brewery. There is a nice patio out front, a perfect spot on a warm day. Inside there is plenty of seating for different sized groups. They have a massive plant wall that gives it a bit of a tropical feel. Came with a friend for breakfast today. Plenty of windows bring in loads of natural light. Their menu has quite a few breakfast items, and many of them can be vegetarian. There were a few other people eating inside, and the noise was very subdued. Got a friendly greeting and help with our orders. Wanted to get a couple of hot beverages, but their machine was down. No coffee, no chai latte, and not even a hot chocolate to be had -- very sad! We decided on waters. For food, we ordered the Breakfast Wrap (with avocado) and the Chickpea Chorizo Tacos. It took a few minutes for the food to come out. When it did, it was well presented, hot, very tasty, and good sized portions. We each loved what we had and would definitely order this again. A great place for breakfast. Prices are reasonable and a good value considering the quality and serving size. Hope they get their coffee machine fixed soon!

    Classic Breakfast Crepe with Egg, Vegan Cheese, and Avocado
    Isabella K.

    For my first visit at Beerline Cafe, I had a so-so experience. I was hoping to order the Strawberries and Cream Crepe, but when we arrived around 10 a.m. they were already sold out. So, I went with the Lemon Poppy Seed and Blueberry Crepe -- it was just alright. It was so heavily saturated in lemon curd and a blueberry syrup that it was essentially glued to my plate, making it difficult to cut. After a few bites, I decided not to finish it since it was far too sugary for my taste. For a beverage, I went with an Iced Matcha Latte with Oat Milk. It was really quite tasty, but halfway through drinking it I did spot a hair floating in the drink, so I set it aside. My dining companion opted for the Classic Breakfast Crepe with Egg and Vegan Cheese and Avocado. He enjoyed most of it, but the vegan protein that was included wasn't to his taste, so he didn't finish his meal. He did note that the Cold Brew was good. Service was fine, albeit a tad slow considering it wasn't too busy. The patio outside was absolutely lovely, though. After tip, we spent around $40 for our breakfast. Considering how neither of us finished it, I don't think it was worth that price. However, I do plan on returning to Beerline Cafe. It's been recommended to me numerous times, so it could be that I just ordered the wrong item.

    Zoe W.

    From the ambience to the delectable eats, Beerline offers a variety of unique menu items that cater to the veggie/gluten crowd. While it was hard to choose, we settled for the fromage and cinnamon roll pancakes. The fromage was gooey, fresh, and flavorful. The pancakes were sweet and had the perfect balance of cinnamon and sugar. We paired this with the smoothies, which were fresh and yummy! The signature mimosa was absolutely delicious too. The staff were warm and inviting, and the service was quick. The inside was beautiful, inviting to all, and very clean. Definitely a must-stop-spot in mke!

    Strawberry Turmeric Lemonade
    Alano V.

    Not pictured vegan grilled cheese with tofu ham!! I give it a 6/10, the tofu ham was pretty salty and almost overpowered the sandwich itself but besides that it was pretty good!! I got the strawberry turmeric lemonade and was sad I got the smaller size after realizing it was sooo tasty! This is a great spot for vegan options, though limited if you have a tree nut allergy because of the cashew based dishes. Super cute inside with lots of greenery and local artists featured! Very intimate seating but great lighting cause of the windows. Definitely a nice spot to grab food with a friend! Staff are great too, sooo friendly and helpful!! Will be coming back for sute!

    Greek Salad, comes with vegan feta, add that tofu. It's fantastic.
    josh k.

    This is a good spot man. We're visiting in preparation to move and we went two days in a row. The first day I had the buffalo Mac and chickpea chorizo tacos, my partner got the hash brown Benedict. All of it was great. Today I had the Greek salad and it's perfect, add the tofu chicken. That tofu chicken is real good. It's listed as vegetarian with vegan options but a lot of stuff is just vegan as listed on the menu and they make it really easy to find and see what's what. Thank you for existing.

    Lemon Poppy BB Crepe (V, *GF)
    Melanie S.

    Beerline Cafe has recently become our favorite. The chickpea chorizo tacos are spicy and I love that they use corn tortillas. Their mushroom barley burger doesn't taste too mushroomy like the texture is great not too chewy. I also loveee their specials. I had to get their vegan crunchwrap because miss taco bell but the sour cream and cheese is too much. It was a little burnt but the inside still tasted good. On a different time I got the Gyro with mushrooms and the lemon hummus with the mint was so tasty. I also tried their banana split icecream shake. I miss eating those! It was like drinking nostalgia from a shake. The area is also really cute with the leaves hanging.

    Vegan Mexican crepe, Rosemary potatoes, crepe suzette , and yogurt parfait.
    Lana S.

    Here in Milwaukee on vacation and found this place on Yelp. Glad we came over here, the food is delicious! Most things can be made vegan which is great. I had the Mexican crepe, vegan style with added avocado and black beans. It was fantastic and filling. The side of rosemary potatoes were crispy and well seasoned. My husband really enjoyed his crepe suzette and yogurt. The cafe is very warm and welcoming. Quite busy yet didn't seem too impossible to get a table.

    Lemon Poppy BB Crepe (V, *GF)
    Zefira C.

    I commend Beerline for their chorizo chickpea tacos. These were hot and delicious, well plated and well constructed by a competent employee. The dessert crepe was also very good, although i may recommend that the syrup glaze is *too* sweet for refined tastes. Unfortunately I cannot give a 5 star because the strawberry turmeric lemonade is *undrinkable*. The sweetness renders it illness inducing in any metabolically content human being

    Classic Breakfast Crepe (*V, *GF)
    Sam K.

    We made the quick drive into Milwaukee from Illinois on a recent trip, and decided to stop by Beerline Cafe based on a YouTube recommendation having been our first time to the city. You place your order in the front and can chose any seating option either inside or outside the cafe. There were plenty of seats available when we arrived The wait on a Sunday around brunch time was pretty long given what we ordered, two classic crepes. The ambiance, greenery and outdoor seating options make it a very welcoming and low key breakfast place. Once we got the Classic Breakfasts Crepes nearly 45 minutes later, we were pretty underwhelmed. The tempeh bacon had no flavors/textures that would be reminiscent of the actual thing. The texture of the crepe was a bit weird (crispy in some areas) and the overall stuffing dry and not very filling. Honestly wanted to rate this place higher, and maybe I'll give them another try next time in town. I will say their Ginger Turmeric Citrus drink had the right amount of kick and tasted very healthy. Drinks were my favorite this time. Price: 4.5/5 Flavor: 3/5 Value: 3.5/5

    Crepe Suzette (*V, *GF) Rosemary Garlic Red Potatoes (V, GF)
    Angela R.

    Plenty of street parking, easy to find, clean, beautiful green ceiling, lots of choices, terrific flavor in all dishes, cashier very friendly and helpful. We went on a Monday morning and the food came out within minutes. Suzette crepe was just heavenly, Mexican breakfast was very filling. Will definitely return !!!

    Mexican Breakfast Crepe with tofu scramble (top), and Classic Breakfast Crepe with tofu scramble (bottom)
    Meghan M.

    My boyfriend has a very unfortunate allergy for someone like me who LOVES brunch and custard - eggs! I took him to Beerline Cafe for his birthday and he was so excited he could try a crepe. He got the Mexican Breakfast with the tofu scramble and I got the classic breakfast, also with tofu scramble so he could try both. Your options are the tofu scramble or scrambled eggs with these crepes. I've never had tofu before, but I was surprised with how similar the texture, color, and taste was to scrambled eggs. The crepe threw me off a little bit in texture but if you've never been able to have one before, I imagine it's just fine. (I NEED to get the Crepe Ape with Nutella and peanut butter sometime soon - it looks amazing). My boyfriend really enjoyed his meal, so it's a good option if you're looking for a vegan menu or know someone who is. He had plain coffee and I got the Carrot-Orange Blend juice. So yummy! I've been told the cinnamon roll pancakes are delicious from someone who doesn't eat vegan, so we will be trying those the next time we go since they ARE vegan. We sat outside on their nice little patio, but the inside is charming as well. Give Beerline Cafe a try whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or an egg & meat lover like myself!

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    The cinnamon roll pancakes were out of this world. Couldn't believe everything was vegetarian &/or vegan. 10/10!!

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    Never disappointed. From the lemon crepes to sandwiches and teas, everything I've tried is delicious!

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    Whenever I'm craving besakfast but don't want to cook I know beerline has a beautiful mushroom burger for me! Their specials are also great.

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    Gray Jett Café

    Gray Jett Café

    3.8(6 reviews)
    2.1 miAvenues West, University Hill, Westown

    This is a super chill relaxing spot. Comfy setting with a very open family friendly setup. Service…read morewas fantastic and attentive from start to finish. The food is what you want it to be in that it can all be made vegan, or not! Everyone is happy this way. We watched the first half of the game while enjoying our food with our infant. Another large family did the same while everyone laughed and talked and ate. Great vibe. My complaints are prices being a bit high but food costs are insane these days so it is what is on that. The other note is that when the check came for the 98% vegan lunch, the mints provided were not vegan. Little details like that can get ya but over all very happy with the experience! We will be back for sure as we felt very welcome and the food was

    I can say confidently this is the best breakfast burrito I've ever had not just in Milwaukee, but…read moreprobably in the US. I came in with not the highest of expectations cause I haven't had the best experience with vegan food, but the flavor, textures and attention to detail to even the sauces was immaculate. The service here is really nice and getting vegan or meat options doesn't come with extra charge (I got vegan chorizo as my meat). At the moment it's not super busy with activity but once people in campus dabble in more, I can see this being a hit soon. The only heads up I'll give is that the kitchen staff is pretty small so the order took a while, but honestly how the food turned out was worth it. Next time my family comes up to Milwaukee I'm taking them here! Until then, this'll be my weekly burrito fix for the semester!

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    Gray Jett Café - Simple + Clean = Flavorful Cuisine

    Simple + Clean = Flavorful Cuisine

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    Lupi & Iris - Amaro sundae with two glasses of the sauternes recommended by the bartender. Really excellent!

    Lupi & Iris

    4.4(266 reviews)
    1.2 miEast Town, Downtown
    $$$

    Service is always top notch! The food was delicious, we had the Taste…read moreOf Lupi and Iris. Started with goat cheese/beet salad, pasta coins, sea bass, lamp chop, and desert! Each course served in a timely manner, beautiful plating loved every course.

    Located in the heart of downtown, Lupi & Iris is a gorgeous open-kitchen restaurant. I came on a…read moreweekday for dinner, and the main dining hall was all filled so we sat at the bar area, which was still lovely. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We started off with the Tarte au Chèvre, which is a baked goat cheese tart with smoked trout, Belgian endive, radicchio, cherry tomato and herb pistou, and the Pulpo a la Plancha, which was wood-grilled to perfection. Both appetizers were a hit! We especially enjoyed the Pulpo a la Plancha because the Spanish octopus paired so well with the Romesco sauce, chickpeas, orange and citrus vinegar. This dish was well-balanced and such a memorable dish. For the main course, we ordered the Magret De Canard and the Bistecca. The Bistecca was a wood-oven roasted 44 oz Angust porterhouse with sauteed mushrooms, cauliflower and potatoes. This entree could easily feed 4 people! I absolutely loved the steak!! We ended the night with the Pots de Creme au Caramel, which had the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Will definitely come back when I'm in Milwaukee!

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    Seating

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    Pulpo à la Plancha

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    Oak Barrel Public House - Whiskey Battered Cheese Curds

    Oak Barrel Public House

    3.9(368 reviews)
    1.3 miWestown, Bronzeville
    $$

    Our night at Oak Barrel was wonderful. Our food was delicious. The music was spot on. More than…read moreanything though, the service was so wonderful. The manager was so kind and so attentive. The servers were checking in on us and made sure me and my daughter had a great night. Great staff!

    Came here on a Friday night around 6pm for dinner, there were three of us, one child. The street…read morewas busy, full of older adults, drinking so we thought it would be hard to get a table, but it was very easy. They have a catcher machine in here, I got one, didn't win. They start you with free bacon grease popcorn, it was tasty, you can for sure taste the bacon! The staff were efficient, quick, nice. I got a German beer, and a soda water, my partner did as well. My kiddo got a lemonade. For appetizers we got the pretzel sticks, and the curds with marinara and ranch. So good! Both were well seasoned and delicious. For meals, I got the chicken Caesar salad wrap, with fries. It was good, creamy, and I had crispy chicken replace the grilled. The fries were good. My partner got the Cajun Mac and cheese with chicken and the waitress suggested a side of fries, he said it was very good. My child got the pepperoni pizza, they have a 12inch pizza and it was enjoyed! Definitely recommend for dinner when you're about to go to a show or if you're in the area!

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    Cheese pizza

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    Swingin' Door Exchange - Carrots and Grilled Beets!! Delicious

    Swingin' Door Exchange

    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    1.5 miDowntown, East Town
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    We were happy to find parking super close to the front door and then dismayed to find out we had a…read more45 minute wait time with nowhere to sit or stand without being in the way of servers. We got lucky and had bar seats open up after about 5 minutes which allowed us to grab cocktails and relax. After a bit we ordered some Brussel sprouts as an appetitizer and before they could show up our table opened up. My wife chose the 2 piece cod fry with chips while I opted for the perch fry with fries. Everything was spectacular. The bartenders were jumping around each other to keep people happy at the bar and the rest of the staff get people's bellies filled with food. If you go keep in mind there are no reservations and will probably be a wait, but they will take great care of you and serve you some awesome fish!

    I was heading to the Downer Theater after work for a movie on Friday night and of course wanted a…read morefish fry beforehand. I surprisingly don't have many options in my "MKE - Fish Fry" collection that are near downtown, but Swinging Door Exchange was one of them. I was pressed for time, so I placed a to go order rather than dining in. I got the combo fish fry (two pieces of cod, two pieces of perch, and three fried shrimp) with potato pancakes. I was also very easily talked into the half rack rib appetizer. The ribs were good, even though I prefer sauce that's more sweet and smokey. Their sauce was on the tangy side with a tease of spice that really only became noticeable when the majority of the half rack was gone. If I were in the mood for ribs as my main meal, I'd consider getting theirs as an entree. The two potato pancakes weren't homemade; instead, they were premade hash brown patties that some other restaurants also serve with their fish frys. These were perfectly acceptable in lieu of homemade pancakes. The cod tasted great, but the breading didn't hold up very well. Either the fish itself was too wet or the two block walk back to my car allowed for condensation to wreck it or possibly both. The perch was not yellow lake perch but probably something like pike perch. Even though both kinds of fish and the shrimp were all good sized portions, $29 feels like a lot. I wouldn't say no to it, though, if I were dining in next time and avoid the extra cost of their takeout fee. Shout-out to the bartenders working that night. The bar area was absolutely packed, but both of the ones I talked to about placing my order were friendly and helpful even with being super busy.

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    Swingin' Door Exchange - Hometown old school bar and restaurant. Has a Cheers feel to it

    Hometown old school bar and restaurant. Has a Cheers feel to it

    Swingin' Door Exchange - Ahi Tuna Steak

    Ahi Tuna Steak

    Swingin' Door Exchange - Historic Mackie Building, once the site of the Grain Exchange. Swingin Door is bottom right

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    Historic Mackie Building, once the site of the Grain Exchange. Swingin Door is bottom right

    Troublemakers Cocina - Street corn quesadilla!

    Troublemakers Cocina

    4.2(25 reviews)
    1.6 miWestown, Bronzeville

    Woah! Came in for the beer hall, stayed for lunch. This spot is awesome and such a cool, unique…read moretake on the cuisine marrying it with Wisconsin foods. The hardest part was deciding what I wanted to get! The curds were delicious, beer battered which is my fav. Corn was good. Everything was saucy and delicious, no complaints from anyone at the table. Definitely a good spot to grab a bite with your beer!

    We love Troublemakers. We love Central Waters Brewery. With these two place combined, you cannot go…read morewrong. We'd been coming to Central Waters for a while, when one night we found ourselves hungry. Since Troublemakers Cocina was open, we gave it a try. We've been hooked ever since! Our two favorite menu items are the Carne Asada Fries and the Carne Asada Burrito. Both are flavorful, fresh, and filling. Triple threat! Prices are reasonable and the staff are always friendly. Plus you can have a scrumptious beer from Central Waters while you wait for your beeper to go off. And the setting is in an old gorgeous church converted into a brewery/event space. You can't beat that ambiance! Prices are reasonable, the space is clean, and there is plenty of seating for groups of all sizes. And there are screens for watching games. This place is an all-around winner! Hungry and thirsty, make your way to Troublemakers Cocina today!

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    Troublemakers Cocina - Restaurant ordering area

    Restaurant ordering area

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    Beef Birria quesadilla!

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    San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana

    San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana

    4.5(365 reviews)
    1.4 miDowntown, Westown
    $$

    12/10 Absolutely a must go!…read more One of the only places willing to accommodate a larger reservation for my graduation dinner which was a huge plus. I was also excited to try this place because we have had Calderone club (same ownership) and we love it. This place exceeded expectations with a specialty of neopolitan pizza from a brick oven it truly is great! I would also recommend their cocktails which are just as good as the food. We also enjoyed their special pasta and the eggplant fries. Everyone was silent during dinner as they were busy enjoying. We also enjoyed our server who engaged with us entered great conversations and made tremendous recommendations. We loved the Friday night atmosphere as well make sure to grab a reservation.

    Creative pizzas, a cozy dining room, tasty drinks and balanced desserts. The Americana pizza has a…read morecheese stuffed crust and is well worth trying their most expensive pizza at $31. The Margherita pizza ($20) has a generous amount of fresh mozzarella and a perfect layer of sweet-leaning tomato sauce. The Maria Carmella pizza ($25) was layered in a well-balanced prosciutto and arugula combo. However, the star of the show was the espresso martini which was thick and creamy, just how I like it! The tiramisu was a fantastic balance of sweet chocolate and bitter espresso. The service was slow, however it was a busy Saturday night during peak dinner rush which is to be expected. Servers were friendly.

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    San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana - The wine display

    The wine display

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    San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana - Cannoli

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