I stopped into Friendship Cafe after walking around the area following an appointment close by, and…read moreI was super excited to find a cafe near where I was. When i walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff seemed super nice, and were diligent about helping all orders ahead of me pretty fast paced. I've been dealing with a lot (hence the appointments mentioned) so finding new food places (and food places that are GOOD) always serves as a pick-me-up. I ordered a tuna melt, muffin, and hibiscus iced tea...that tuna melt was so good I completely forgot about taking a picture of it. But the banana chocolate chip muffin and iced tea were also some of the best morning goodies I've ever had. If it wasn't so much of a hike from where I actually live, I'd probably be an everyday regular here. Definitely delicious and would recommend visiting.

This nonprofit cafe makes the most delicious sourdough bread you can imagine and takes all of its…read moreproceeds to help employ and support adults with disabilities and other missions around mental health?! Could there be a better reason to stuff your face full of bread? Friendship Cafe and Bakery hits like home with a mixed staff who are warm, friendly and really are overjoyed to be at work. Some of which are actual graduates of the 12 month employment training program Friendship runs for adults with disabilities to get placed in amazing work environments to support themselves and make (guess what) FRIENDS. The cafe makes coffee drinks, refreshers, teas and other beverages along with every baked good you can dream up. Muffins, cake pops, cookies, cakes, bagels, strudels and delicious loaves of bread. This place also caters any mealtime and touts being able to provide menus that can be: nut free, Kosher, gluten free and dairy free. Customization is key and what they're there for! The distinguished Head Pastry Chef, Tara Forosisky-Benito, puts all her passion into her baked goods and breads. She's worked on this particular sourdough starter perfecting its makeup for a little over 5 years! And to make sure that the kitchen is always performing at the highest quality and speed, she's always 20 steps ahead in terms of prep and early mornings. I got a peek inside the kitchen after I heard all about their nonprofit mission and you could see the creativity popping and the drive to support some of the fellow employees was apparent. Oh, did I mention there's an art studio space, too? As if they aren't doing enough, they host art and little workshops like the popular "Art and Baking" for kiddos in the Fall. This cafe is remote work friendly (free WiFi!), has delicious drinks and baked treats all while supporting an important cause. Will definitely be making a bunch of trips back!

I had lunch here with my mom and a friend around 1 PM on a Sunday. The service was wonderful and…read morethe food was good! My only complaint is that the floors are often dirty and the tables aren't wiped down... but the employees are SO kind and friendly and if I ask them to wipe down a table, they will do it right away without question. As for the menu: I love their chili, fresh veggie stack on a wrap, and Greek chicken on a wrap. Their baked goods are always fresh and delicious! I love the oatmeal cookie, Tollhouse chocolate chip cookie, and cinnamon roll.

I've been so curious about this location and couldn't wait to check it out. I was so glad I did!…read moreThe woman at the counter was super friendly, even though they were closing in a few minutes, she took a time to help me and get my order with options. Everything is so carefully crafted with great ingredients. Definitely a place for indulgences and special quality treats.

Date of visit: April 26, 2026…read more Another place that has seemingly been around forever, but I didn't get a chance to visit until my days in Milwaukee were numbered! We came on a Sunday before they officially started serving breakfast and just had pastries available, but we were getting together with some friends for our monthly coffee date and didn't need a whole meal necessarily. The selection was a bit more limited than I would have expected from a boulangerie, but the cinnamon roll was very good (probably would have been better if it had been warmed up but that was not offered). And the cookies that we brought home (chocolate chip and gingersnap) were also very good. I also tried a bite of my husband's quiche and it was very good--definitely made in-house! The almond croissant had a generous amount of almond paste in it, and was quite sizable, too.

I feel like this place might get snoozed on a little bit. The location is a little unassuming. But…read moreit's a cute quiet cafe with delicious food and coffee. There's always something good looking in the bakery case--croissants, macarons, chocolate bombe. There's often a special for brunch or lunch too--I had a steamed mussels once that was pretty memorable. On my most recent visit I had the toasted cheese with a cup of tomate soup. The sandwiches come with a salad or potatoes. I had the salad and it was a nice array of fresh vegetables with a vinaigrette. The cheese was maybe not as all the way melted as I expected but it was still a nice treat. I couldn't resist getting the lemon cake for dessert. They had a strawberry shortcake that day too. Service was attentive and they kept my coffee cup filled. I should come here more often for weekend brunch.

The Protein Bowl and Morning Meditation juice at First Watch is my go-to. The bowl is packed with…read moredelicious flavors: quinoa, cremini mushrooms, tomato, sausage, kale, EVOO, and Parmesan with a side of two eggs. It's also served with a lemon white balsamic dressing but I skip that. The juice is also flavorful; I love the beet, ginger, and turmeric! Also, I was seated right away and my server, Victor, was friendly.

Yeah, if this location is any indicator; First Watch is on its Last Leg as a chain. Run its course…read more Salty as all get out, sub mediocre at best food. Uninviting, loud, unorganized restaurant. The kind of place you regret walking in the door to.

Such a cute little spot in Riverwest. It's counter service only but they have a good amount of…read moreseating, just be prepared for waits during peak hours. The crepes are always delicious and their lattes are impeccable, I'm pretty sure they make their own syrups. We tried one of their scones recently and it was one of the best scones I've had in a while. Perfectly moist and a little bit crumbly, great texture, highly recommend. The goodfellas crepe is always my go-to, it's the perfect combination of savory and sweet which is always my breakfast struggle, deciding which one I want so why struggle when you can have the best of both worlds?!

My sister and I went here this morning for breakfast this morning. We got there a bit after 9. I…read morethink the day light savings spring ahead worked in our favor and we were able to get a table right away. By ten am, the place was full and people were waiting. My sister got the Benedict crepe and I got the KC special crepe. Both were delicious. We splurged and added a dessert crepe, Paris, towards the end of our meal. We loved it. A few things important to note, you order at the counter and then select your table. If you order drip coffee, you get that yourself after you pay. There are extra napkins and silverware in the dining room. It is appreciated if you bus your own table. There is a bin between the dining room and bar area. They have a cute area with items for sale like local candles and body lotion. We enjoyed our time here and look forward to returning soon!

I ordered French toast plate: all the ingredients tasted pour quality. Sausage was tough and dry,…read moretoast was freezer, cheap brand ready for toaster. They were out of potatoes, so i choose grits. Grits were too salty too eat. The eggs had no seasoning. Vanilla cream for the toast looked a lot like powder sugar icing. Salmon crochet plate: crochet were dry and had big diced peppers. Surprise veggie rice, was instant or bag. Menu only says rice, so we were surprised. Never received biscuit, but did get white bread toast, they never informed of that substitute. On top of that they only had can soda, no juice for brunch. I know a lot of people love this food, and that's why I went there, howeber; that was not my experience.

Absolutely amazing food! Generous portions, super fresh. Be prepared to wait a bit if you don't…read morecall it in... they make it on the spot. Take out only but in a cool locale with down to earth staff. If you live nearby and haven't tried this place you are missing out!

A bit of a line on a Saturday morning but it moved quick! I got a Carmel Macchiato which was good…read moreand the avocado wrap. The wrap was a very small portion, it tasted good but was surprised by size. The inside was nice a big with lots of sitting but does fill in quick. The staff was quick at clearing and cleaning tables.

Such a great affordable hearty option for lunch. I always get the choose two combo with the mac &…read morecheese and the chicken noodle soup. Today, I paired my combo with a side of garlic bread. I also got a chicken caesar salad. The food was great, like always, but my the dressing on the salad was extra oily today. It was still good though! Service is always friendly and fast. This is a great environment to get work done in too. A lot of the tables have outlets for chargers, making it a go-to spot for college students in the area.