This was one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. Started with the "monkey bread chunked", which is somewhat like the doughy part of a cinnamon roll, but instead of the icing there is a caramel and whiskey-tinged dipping sauce (yes, really, whiskey with breakfast). Ridiculously good that was, and I even saved some of it for later as my breakfast dessert. The coffee is from Valentine's, so it is exceptional, as might be predicted. Red grapes were served to munch on while waiting for my main course, which was browns (like hash browns) filled with chorizo, spinach, and paprika aioli. Quite amazing. I also got a side of pulled ham, which was cured in-house, and was also excellent. The staff were great and kept my coffee flowing, as well as checking up periodically. It wasn't very busy when I went there, which was around 9:30 on a Monday morning, so I didn't endure the wait that others have had to. There were many other tempting options on the menu, especially the omelets, so I hope to get back some day and work my way through the entire menu. read more

I had high hopes but was highly disappointed with the food experience here. We showed up on a Friday a little before noon and were pleased to see that it was busy and there would be a 15 min wait for a table. This encouraged me that we picked a good place and we were happy to wait. Everyone had spoken so highly of the monkey bread on here so that was the first thing I ordered. It came out looking pretty on a small plate but unfortunately it was overcooked and was painfully dry. It took about 25 min after the monkey bread was brought out for our brunch platers to come out. I ordered the hoppy poppy which cost about 12.50, it tasted good but was a small portion for the cost. Our waitress forgot about our coffee until we reminded her after our food had been brought out(we would've asked about it sooner but she didn't come to our table but to take our order and then bring our juice and food) order so she gave us 3 cookies at no charge. The cookies were hard and dry but it was a nice gesture and we appreciated the thought. The raspberry mocha was amazing once it arrived. Im not sure why this place is rated so high on here. We aren't from the area so maybe there is no where else to eat brunch. This place priced too high for portion size, food taste was average, besides the free cookies the customer service was poor. The only reason I would ever go back would be to get another iced raspberry mocha "to-go" Update: management did reach out and apologize for our experience and invited us back. We don't live in the area but if we did we may give them another try based on the management's customer service and desire to make things right. read more

I will start this review by saying, I have never left a bad review for anyone. I came up in the service industry and I understand the how things work. I'm usually very forgiving when it comes to restaurant mistakes and never send food back unless it's a complete failure. My wife and I are new to the area so after hearing from several people about how good it is and reading many high ratings, we decided to see what all the fuss was about. Our first experience was meh. Details to follow. We wondered if our first experience was just an off day or something so we decided to give it a second chance. Our second experience was even worse! Blue's egg now holds our designation as the most overrated restaurant in the Milwaukee area. We will not be returning and I suggest you don't either. First experience: Restaurant was busy, of course. That's to be expected. I ordered their "Classic Benedict" with hash browns and pancakes on the side. This "Benedict" was horrible! The English muffin was dense, doughy and completely void of flavor. Seriously the worst English muffin I've ever had in my life. The poached eggs were over cooked and unseasoned, the pulled ham tasted like cleaning supplies, and there was maybe a teaspoon of hollandaise on top. The browns were soggy and mostly just a pile of caramelized onions. The pancakes were good. My wife ordered a special for the day which was a scramble with chorizo and similar other ingredients to the ranchero frittata. Now when I say she loves spicy food, I mean it. She will put away anything with as much kick as possible. She ate about half of her food and could not take anymore. In fact, she felt sick for the rest of the day. For her to say it's too much, something is wrong. Second experience: Restraunt was busy again. No problem. Sit down and notice my coffee cup is visibly dirty so I asked for a clean one. The server kinda huffed and got a new one. No "sorry bout that" or anything. Just a lame attitude. I ordered a special scramble with adoullie and spinach and cheese. It was ok. Kind of a mess, but edible. French toast on the side which tasted like plain buttered toast with a little dusting of powdered sugar. Never seen a breakfast joint fail so miserably at French toast. My wife ordered their "one burrito for mankind" with NO ONIONS. She was very clear about the no onions thing. Of course, the burrito comes to the table full of onions. So, she brings it to the attention of the server and she says they'll make a new one. Again, no apology for the mistake. Now we're in the awkward situation of me having my hot food and her having none. After receiving permission from the wife (of course) to go ahead and eat, I did. Not until after I had finished my entire meal, coffee and Bloody Mary did she finally get her replacement burrito. A good 15 minutes at least. By that time, she was over it so she just got a box for burrito #2. Again, no apologies or any customer service of any kind. The server dropped the check (which had no discount) and left. We did not ask for a discount, but most restaurants with any kind of customer service would offer one for a mistake such as this case. The next day, she went to eat her takeout burrito and guess what she finds. ONIONS AGAIN! How hard is it to omit onions from a burrito? Apparently it's the hardest thing to do in the world for Blues Egg. Also of note: the coffee was stale and the bloody marries tasted straight from the generic Bloody Mary mix bottle. Congratulations Blues Egg! They managed to be so bad that a person who has never written a bad review had to write one about them. This restaurant is a total failure on every level, unless their goal is to make awful food and deliver poor customer service. If that's their goal, then mission accomplished. read more

We were looking for a weekend get away and decided to head to Milwaukee. My wife found Blue's Egg on Yelp and the reviews were good, so we decided to go. We were a bit bummed because there was an hour wait when we got there. It was also colder than we expected, but the sun was out so we waited outside. By the time we finally got to sit down we were thinking this better be good. Well, it was. I had the eggs Benedict. It was amazing. My wife had the crab cake. It was one of the best we have had. My wife said it has actually ruined all other crab cakes for her. Not sure what they do to the pigs in Wisconsin, but bacon was incredible. It seemed everyone had a Bloody Mary with a Miller chaser. It looked great, but we did not get one. Definitely will next time! If you are ever headed to Milwaukee I highly recommend Blue's egg. We will be back for sure! read more

This is one of my favorite breakfast restaurants in the Milwaukee area. The omelets are extremely good. TIP: reserve a spot on the "Nowait" app so you see your place in line and you don't have to wait when you get there. This restaurant is extremely busy over the weekends but definitely worth it. read more

Right off the bat I must commend this eatery for its tasty food, patio bar set-up, and it's efficient operation for handling streams of customers. We are very happy that we made this our breakfast choice following yesterday's Cubs game. Go Cubbies!!! We loved the fact that while we waited in our car sipping our morning delight, we could receive a text when our table was ready. Northwest Indiana region bites could learn a thing or two from you. I would post the menu but since it was last posted 1 month ago I will not. And no reason to post pics of our dishes as there are way too many to look at already. read more

Blue's Egg + Bakery - Just a teaser - please visit this gem!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I visited Blue's Egg based on Yelp recommendations, and for the most part I was happy with my breakfast choice. Luckily, Wednesday mornings come with no wait for a table and $1 monkey bread! I ordered the Blue's Classic Benedict with a buttermilk pancake (and a side order of the monkey bread, of course - I don't think I've had it since I was six). The benedict was pretty good, I really enjoyed the hollandaise sauce. I wasn't really a fan of the house-made english muffin. There was a fairly strong overtone of whiskey while I was eating the benedict, which I didn't really like. There wasn't anything on the menu about this, so I'm wondering if there was a little cross-contamination of sauces going on (a different menu item had a whiskey sauce). The buttermilk pancake, syrup, and monkey bread were all great! A little pricey, but I'd definitely go back. read more

My sister spoke pretty highly of this place, so my wife and I took everyone and stopped in for brunch. The food was decent but not great. The service was pretty quick. We needed seating for seven, and they crammed us in a spot where I needed to move the entire table to get in and out of my seat; otherwise the atmosphere was nice. We shared two monkey breads, which was pretty average compared to past monkey bread experiences. I had the crab cake which wasn't too bad, and the chicken chorizo. It was chorizo in the standard sense (spicy pork sausage) but was otherwise underwhelming. We also ordered the bacon maple cookies for takeout, and those were pretty good. I guess I can finally say I went to Blue's Egg, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. read more

Delicious food, especially the monkey bread! Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, good service. Love this little local gem.

Needs more parking but delicious food with a funky atmosphere! Never disappointed with food!

This place is definitely hyped and the wait, even in a snowstorm, even after using Yelp to "get in line," was borderline Portlandia, but the service was great and the food was delicious. I will say that I've had much better beermosas (mine tasted watered down and somehow "stale"), but the beef cheeks Benedict and pancake were dope. The kitchen was gracious to accommodate a substitution request during peak brunch madness. All told, the wait was worth it and it's likely we'll be back. read more

It is packed but that's because it's SO good! You get huge portion sizes too, who doesn't love that haha service was quick and smooth! Will definitely go back! read more

Love this place. I stop by every time I am in the area. Great food, great service, and great ambiance. Can be a long wait on the weekends, but you can drink coffee while you wait. Which is awesome. read more

The place: Packed. Always. Brunch is pretty much a dream. The taste: delicious. Love that they bring you grapes as a little app at the beginning. The skillet browns are fabulous. We've been about a dozen times, and it's always been a brunch favorite. My face: A big smile after an always delicious brunch. The damage - usually around $25-$30 for two. Worth it. Soooo worth it. read more

In reality if I could I would give Blue's Egg a 4.5/5. We went here for a friends birthday breakfast before we had class one day super early in the morning. Despite having a large group of about 12+ people they were so accommodating to us and made sure we had a table that would fit all of us together. The only thing was the food took a little bit of time to come. The food was really good, I just got simple eggs and toast but we started with the monkey bread for the table and it was absolutely delicious! read more

The food generally rocked my face off. Split an order of monkey bread and shared grapes for munching before our meals arrived. My blueberry pancakes were very good, although I didn't taste one hint of lemon in the lemon creme anglaise. And there also was a teeny tiny part of me that was hoping for real maple syrup. Ah well. At our table, we also got the berry french toast and the classic eggs benedict, both plates completely finished. This place was a lot smaller than I was expecting, and with how busy they are, the atmosphere was very hectic, especially with all the people waiting, blocking the door and getting in the servers' way. I thought about waiting outside, but since they call out names instead of using buzzers, I didn't want to miss our table. Maybe they're still working out a few kinks? read more

I dream of this place every night since I came back to Orlando... hoping, wishing somebody will open one near me. Where do I begin? Oh yes... a FULL BAR for breakfast!! Heaven!!!!! I like to drink and drinking at breakfast time... well, say no more. I fell in love with the pulled ham in my omelet and the goat cheese in my hashbrowns. The sauces they use are flavorful and unique. Guess I'll just have to visit this city more often for my Blue's fix. Le sigh. read more

HASH BROWNS! That's all I need to say. This place has a good variety on the menu, but as soon as I saw the option of a hash brown stuffed with bacon, onions and cheddar, I was sold. This thing is HUGE so don't think it's going to be a cute little side of potatoes. I ate the hash brown, one egg and some fruit and I couldn't finish it. It was delicious, but the entire time I was wishing they had a hash brown benedict. Crispy hash browns, topped with bacon, topped with a poached egg, smothered in hollandaise sauce. They should add that to the menu and call it the Alex Special...YUM. read more

I love the pulled ham and cheddar stuffed hash browns here. You can add a fried egg on top, which is great, but the calories involved are insane. I usually omit the egg and only eat half, taking the other half home. It's hard to do, though, because these hash browns are ridiculously good. I always come at lunch time, and it is always jammed, no matter what day, no matter what time. *Usually* I can get a table, particularly if I come around 1:00 pm. But I have tried 11:30 and 12:30 and there is often a significant wait. Since I am on the clock and have to get back to work, sometimes I've had to leave and eat elsewhere. read more

Not very impressed. Maybe we just ordered the wrong food because everyone's plates sitting around us looked delightful. My omelette was overlooked and dry, with minimal cheese and spinach inside. I asked if it was possible to substitute my toast for tomato slices, I got one little sliver of tomato. Also, we ordered a side of bacon extra crispy - it was tasty but not crispy. On a positive note, the monkey bread was delightful as was the mimosa. read more

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Holy hash browns... I was in the area for work and was Yelping for a good place to start the day. With the stellar reviews at this place, I couldn't say no. It is a cool little place and the second you walk in, you smell it. Monkey bread! Sweet amazing Monkey bread. Of course that is what I ordered. I got the loaded hash browns and the monkey bread. The hash browns are done pretty cool, they load them with what you want and then fold them over and cook them in. The Monkey bread was served with a bourbon glaze and I loved every ounce of it. I enjoy a sweet breakfast and this hit the spot, and then kept hitting it! I left happier and felt amazing, well minus the gazzilion calories I just ate... Anyway, if you are in the area and need a great breakfast joint, look no further! read more

One of the most talked about places in town for brunch. And let me tell you it is well deserved. I recently tried this place out Sunday and was very impressed with the brunch offerings and execution of dishes. They specialize in eggs benedict and different hashbrown varieties. They even make their own English muffins. A made from scratch kind of place. However this place is packed, so wear your comfortable shoes because there is a good chance you will be waiting. Don't despair, you can help yourself to some coffee while you wait! read more

I want to like this place more than I do. I've had good and bad experiences here. The quality of food is kind of inconsistent. But that shouldn't stop you from checking it out. When it's good, it's really good. When it's bad, cold potatoes. read more

Fast and excellent service.. very good food... expect upwards of an hour wait time unless your there when the doors open...top 3 breakfast restaurants in MILWAUKEE read more

Every single thing from the jam to the waiter was fantastic. It was a long wait so definitely use the wait-list before you go. It made for a perfect breakfast. I'm not someone who really likes ham, but if Blue's pulled ham was available for me on a regular basis it would be a staple. read more

Ohh those stuffed hash browns... Everything on the menu looked fantastic (a co-worker was raving about the pulled ham), but I had to get the fantabulous chicken chorizo stuffed browns. YUM layers of perfectly browned browns, spinach, crumbled chicken chorizo, and the wonderful paprika aioli. Can't go wrong. Another must when you go to blue's is their house-made english muffin. Never have I tasted such a delicious, perfectly formed fluffy-yet-substantial muffin that is totally worth the carbs, and even better when topped with a light spread of butta and the strawberry jam. You want it now, don't you? :) Service was fantastic, and even though it is busy, you still feel special while having a tasty breakfast/brunch with your friends/family/coworkers/etc. Tough to park because it is crazy busy, but be persistent, fellow yelper! You won't regret it! read more

You can't find a better place- the patio is bright and beautiful! A great way to start the day. Server Peter is also a ball of Sunshine! My favorite dish is the Seafood Scramble. Since they have opened there doors - I haven't had anything else on the menu! Perhaps one day in 2027:) But as long as they are serving it....I'm ordering it!!!! read more

Blue's Egg + Bakery - Seafood scramble! YUM - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Thank you, Yelpers! We landed in MKE hungry & wanting a good breakfast. All those reviewers do not egg-aggerate, it egg-ceeded our egg-spectations! I am seriously rethinking any 5 stars I have given before, this place totally raised the bar. We thoroughly enjoyed: Medium eggs, monkey bread, Dubliner egg Benedict, ham & cheese hashbrowns, & homemade english muffin. We also found some fancy cookies (one with bacon crumbles on top....crazy!). More like tiny cupcakes, cakey with frosting. Lovely presentation, plating & such. Portions were generous, but not so heaping as to lose the delicacy of the ingredients. Awesome service. Not just from the person taking your order, but the bus-person, the person bringing out the food, even the trainee server! All very friendly, efficient, professional. No problem getting a table on a weekday morning, parking was right in front too. I would egg-spect (i couldn't resist) it to be super busy on the wkend. Again, as others have said before me, well worth the wait. read more

Ok. So, I've never written a review before, but I felt inspired after the brunch I had this morning at Blue's Egg: After hearing about Blue's Egg for a year or so, I finally ventured out to Wauwatosa with my sister for brunch. I had pretty high expectations because of all the great reviews I had read online. Well, as one could expect for Sunday brunch, it was *packed*. We waited for about 40 minutes (they said it would be up to an hour), but it was a nice day and we waited outside. There was a minibar set up and we had bloody marys and chatted while we waited. When we were finally seated, our server, Justin, introduced himself and explained the specials and questions we had about the menu. At no point did we feel rushed, rather we felt like Justin talked to us like it was a casual day and he had all the time in the world for us. I was somewhat taken aback by his genuinely kind demeanor (in what seemed like a hectic late-morning rush). We ordered our food and when it arrived, even the food runner didn't seem rushed and chatted with us for a moment! They were all so nice! Now for the food: completely fulfilled expectations! Everything tasted like it had been made from scratch, even the jam! It was delicious! I had a salmon crepe with cheese and pulled ham hashbrowns. My sister had a seafood omelette with EVOO hashbrowns. I remember trying some of her omelette and thinking "whoa." Like, it was so good I couldn't think of anything else! Just "whoa". And my crepes were *so* good! I wish I could have described them better, but it's like my brain went blank! My tastebuds were so so happy! Oh my goodness. It was then that I realized why there had been such a wait! My sister and I noticed that their egg plate special donated a portion of the sales to their charity of the month, Autism Speaks. My sister is a therapist for children with autism and we wanted to donate to the cause, even though we hadn't ordered the special. Justin was more than gracious about us doing this! He also explained how Blue's Egg supports local Milwaukee area charities because of the larger community impact (vs a national charity). That was really nice to know about. Even though the waitstaff seemed so relaxed and laid back, they were by no means slow! I ordered a mimosa and it was brought to the table within two minutes! It's like the waiter had barely left and there it was. The food was also ready within ten minutes or so. It made the wait to get a table even more minimal, as I have experienced (and had expected) much longer wait times between ordering and serving. Justin was very attentive but never felt overbearing; he seemed to know when we needed refills, wanted to have take home boxes, that we wanted bags, that we would need two bags, etc. But never did we feel rushed! It was all perfect timing. Honestly, I have never had a better waitstaff experience. It made the meal so much better! Everyone was so nice! I couldn't believe it! Like, genuinely nice, not fake nice. Even the bill came back so fast after I gave my card that as we were leaving my sister was like "wait! Did you pay?" and I was like "yeah." And she was like "wow. That was really fast!" Even as we left, the foodrunner chatted with us again for a bit and we talked about the great service and the delicious looking foods in the display case. When my sister and I finally exited the building ,we both just looked at each other, dazed, that we had had such an amazing experience! I can't wait to introduce this restaurant to more friends who, like me, have heard of Blue's Egg but never visited. Highly recommended! (Side Note: My sister has been to Maxie's Southern Comfort, Blue's Egg's sister restaurant. I haven't been there but she told me that place is super delicious, too.) read more

I've been here twice now, and both times I've left extremely happy that I had stopped. It gets super busy on the weekends. Both times I have stopped on a Saturday morning and had to wait. When it's nice out, they actually have a little area out front of the restaurant where they sell bloody Mary's. Today, we started with a Bloody Mary and a beer-mosa. I really enjoyed the beer-Moss, and my husband enjoyed the Bloody Mary. It comes with a little 7oz bottle of Miller High Life - so cute! Before your food comes, they bring you a tray with butter, jam, and a bowl of grapes. I tried the stuffed browns with pulled ham and cheese. They were so filling that I couldn't even finish them. My husband had the chicken chorizo omelette. We were skeptical of the tomato sauce, but it was actually really good! His omelette came with toast and a pancake. I ended up eating most of the pancake, because it was amazing! I really enjoyed it. I will definitely be back for a third time as this place is awesome. read more

I love them great food and good customer service and my favorite waitress is Peter excellent

Came here for breakfast 2 days in a row. Awesome food. Stuffed hash browns with goat cheese and olives are like crack!!! I would come back from NJ just to eat them!!! I can't say enough good things about the food and service read more

Incredible food. Incredible service. The weekend waits are extremely long (think 60-90 minutes) but very worth it. I just put my name in, walk over to Stone Creek on BlueMound, get coffee, and walk on back to Blue's and my table is usually ready pretty quickly. My Favorites: GLUTEN FREE (yes they have them now) Blueberry Pancakes and the Mushroom and Leek Stuffed Browns (to die for) The Omletes are very well made, local farms, quality ingredients. Again, the service has always been spot on and I really enjoy that they have added Gluten free grains to the menu! The only issue is now I have too many options. Such a wonderful place and I would argue heavily the best brunch in the Milwaukee area. read more

I am definitely a fan. Solid choice for families although there will likely be a wait on the weekends. Self-serve coffee stand available while waiting (not free -- they will add it to your bill as the sign near the station states). Lots of options --- almost too many. Definitely recommend. read more

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Always a hit here. Benedict's s are always delicious. Their stuffed hash are soooooo good. I always get the mushroom and leeks one. Crispy and yummy. Staff is always nice and food is great. Always a line to get there early or be prepared to wait. Specials are always good . I got the chicken and potato pancakes . So good read more

I freaking love this place. Yeah, it's crowded, but it is completely justified. The bar is first come first serve, but it seems to go fast. There is so much on the menu. I'm always tremendously overwhelmed with menus that are large, and this one was no exception. I got the creamy polenta and ooo yes, it was everything that I was looking for in an indulgent brunch. And oh my dear lord the hash browns. We got them with onions and they were not only on top but also stuffed. My god I love potatoes and this was a wonderful wonderful fill of it. As a side note, I love the grapes and the strawberry jam that they give before each meal. I seem to be the only person that ate my grapes and I gladly would have eaten everybody else's. Strawberry jam too - woo, that stuff is delicious. Really really really recommend this place. You must go! read more

Great breakfast and good service Ina very busy spot (formerly Heinemanns). Had soft polenta with kale and a poached egg. Was very simple but delicious. Chef/owner Joe Mench is top notch. He also had Maxie's down the street (very delicious too). Joe opened Eddie Martinis on Watertown Plank Road in the 90's for the DeRosa corp. Lts of experience and quality products make a great restaurant. read more

Best breakfast in the area. We have been loyal Cafe Hollander breakfast people, but then we tried Blue's. The kids menu was solid, and the environment was accepting of toddlers. The specials were great, and we really enjoyed the standard menu. The portions were very generous, and the prices were average. The coffee was alterra and the tea was rishi. I highly suggest it if you haven't been. read more

Great food and amazing service. Smart move is to use the yelp app to hold a spot prior to arriving at the establishment to cut wait times to 15-20min. There was some confusion with the seating and they gave us a complimentary dessert for the misunderstanding. I will definitely be returning to try more if their offerings. read more

Great food, and even better service from our server Peter. The stuffed hash brown with pulled ham was phenomenal, and the mushroom omelette was just the right balance of ingredients to blend smoothly and leave you wanting more. Try the monkey bread, and if the extra sauce sounds too sweet or strong, don't worry it isn't! My girlfriend had the sloppy Bennie and absolutely loved it. Would absolutely come back! read more