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    Beerline Cafe

    4.5 (325 reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian, Cafes, Vegan
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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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!

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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

    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!

    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 !!!

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    The owner and start and just really nice. The food is good and fresh all the time. One of my favorite vegan restaurants in MKE

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    Beerline offers lots of vegan options. The breakfast bowl I tried was outstanding. I'll be back.

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    The environment was amazing and calming all together. I was taken back that it was self serve but it was kinda dope.

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    Amazing and delicious food! Great for people who are vegan and dairy free. My favorite is the mac and cheese!

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    Ask the Community - Beerline Cafe

    Is there delivery?

    Cristina - We do not have a delivery provider at this time. Sorry for the inconvenience. Michael

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    Yup!

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    Gray Jett Café

    Gray Jett Café

    3.8
    (6 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    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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    Simple + Clean = Flavorful Cuisine
    Simple + Clean = Flavorful Cuisine
    Gray Jett Café
    Gray Jett Café

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    Lupi & Iris

    Lupi & Iris

    4.4
    (272 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    Very good . Good vibes, good service. Good food…read more I want to go back and try more Their soup and bread was good, liked it a lot to start. The pasta is very good too. Feels overpriced for appetizer portion but it's very tasty at least. Dessert was good, cake was great as was the ice cream. Can't wait to try more things like the burger

    March 2026 dinner review: On Friday night, I sat at the bar…read moreand enjoyed the tasting menu. Every dish was absolutely phenomenal and the service was exceptional! Telemachus and Chue Yee were so wonderful, friendly, and attentive. The ambience is stunning, modern, very classy. I can't wait to go back!! June 2026 lunch review: We had family visiting from Chicago and so I made a reservation for 5 at noon on a Monday at Lupi & Iris, this was my first time having lunch here. Parking was easy (metered street parking) and we were seated as soon as we arrived. Our server was wonderful and our guests loved the ambiance, service, and enjoyed their quiche and hamburger. The cocktails were refreshing and the lunch course is a good deal and a great way to sample 2 or 3 different courses. I had the soup, chicken, and olive oil cake. I liked the flavors and texture but I thought my soup and chicken were overly salty. My husband ordered the Jamon sandwich and said it was "a joke". He said there was one piece of ham, the cheese was dry, the bread was chewy. He felt none of the flavors worked together and he wouldn't order it again. The desserts were wonderful, a lot of texture, flavor, and we loved the olive oil cake!

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    Pulpo à la Plancha
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    West coast oyster
    Swingin' Door Exchange

    Swingin' Door Exchange

    4.5
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    The Swingin' Door Exchange is one of the unassuming places I frequently tell people to get to and…read moretry because the food is some of the best in the Milwaukee area! Consistently busy over the years and for good reason. I've been here a few times and I've never been disappointed with the service or the food. It's a dark, cozy little restaurant bar but with so much character and history. Service is friendly and efficient. I love that the food I've ordered here has always exceeded my expectations with the seasonings and quality of ingredients used. Reasonably priced too! If you don't have a reservation, you may end up waiting for a table in the back area at a high top but it's a great opportunity to enjoy one of their great drinks in the meantime!

    As visitors from out of state, this was the very first restaurant we visited and unfortunately it…read moreleft a terrible first impression. We quite literally came here straight from the airport. To make matters worse, we had not eaten anything substantial all day and had actually looked this restaurant up weeks before our trip while researching places to eat the infamous Wisconsin fish fry, so we were really looking forward to the experience. The experience started off poorly when our party was essentially scolded by the hostess for sitting at a table that apparently needed to be cleaned for the wait list. To make matters worse, the busser laughed and joked that we were "in trouble," to which I could only respond, "Sounds like it." Not exactly the welcoming atmosphere you'd hope for as a first time visitor. The fish fry was decent our tab came out to $150 for 5 people, but the service was absolutely subpar and our tip reflected that. We also had to send back two drink glasses because they were dirty one still had lipstick on it, and another had food stuck to the inside of the glass. Overall, this was a very disappointing dining experience. Between the unprofessional treatment, lackluster service, and cleanliness issues, I would not recommend stopping here. There are plenty of other restaurants worth trying instead.

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    Hometown old school bar and restaurant. Has a Cheers feel to it
    Hometown old school bar and restaurant. Has a Cheers feel to it
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    Ahi Tuna Steak
    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
    San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana

    San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana

    4.5
    (365 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    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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    The wine display
    Cannoli
    Cannoli
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    Xankia

    Xankia

    3.9
    (202 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Delicious, Casual, Affordable! I really enjoyed my meal with my boyfriend at Xankia. Went here for…read moredinner after receiving a recommendation from a friend, who cited that this was her lunch spot of choice! If I worked in the city I would totally be here all the time. We were one of two parties having dinner and everything we got was great and served quick and the server was kind! We got 6 veggie egg rolls, the specialty pho, and a tofu bahn mi. All of which we enjoyed. We will be back and my boyfriend mentioned he may recommend this spot as a lunch spot for him and his coworkers

    Tried it for the first time with high hopes, but unfortunately it fell short of what I was…read moreexpecting due to positive reviews from friends. I got the grilled pork banh mi with a cup of broth (~1/2 quart, $5) with a Vietnamese iced coffee. Sandwich was good, but it wasn't very big for $10. The meat, which was good I was expecting to be pieces of grilled meat, was very sparse and very thin, like bulgogi. The broth was pretty sweet instead of savory and likely already pre-seasoned with hoisin. In terms of service, I had placed my order first. Sandwich with the coffee. My partner said he'll have the same thing. I confirmed to make sure that was also including the ice coffee, and the person that took our order said yes. We waited for a while for our order (highly recommend ordering online, we just saw different prices on their website vs online ordering service, so we thought we'd just wait to order in person), then she forgot our iced coffees. We waited some more. She only brought out one. She said oh sorry, I only rang you up for one. So we waited some more. At that point I thought she would just let us have the coffee on the house, but she did indeed ring us up. We were probably in and out with our to-go order in about 40 minutes. All in all, I'd go back for the iced coffees if I was in the area because they were good, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back.

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    Xankia
    Crab ragoons
    Crab ragoons
    Dirty sauce station

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    Dirty sauce station

    Beerline Cafe - vegetarian - Updated July 2026

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