Just updating to say that we went back again this morning and it was just as good as the other day. This time we sat upstairs and it was so relaxing. Again, great service, friendly and attentive but not too much so. We enjoyed the Hodge Podge bowl and I had the bet the BAE Toast again. So good. Can't wait for our return to Milwaukee! read more

Located in the Third Ward, to eat at this restaurant, street parking is available. The seating area is very nice and love that they have an outdoor area, too. The servers are very friendly and helpful from my experience. I had the garlic bread and it was delicious! Although flavored well, it was a tad bit overcooked and too crunchy. read more

Went here for the first time. Sat outside and enjoyed every minute. Service was good, food was hot and prices were average. The burger was outstanding and my turkey pesto sandwich was a hit! We will definitely be back. read more

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Excellent place for drinks and dinner. Very walkable and prices were reasonable. The people watching from the bar was top notch and we were checked on regularly by the bar staff. Would come to again! read more

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Stopped in for lunch on the rooftop. Fabulous rooftop area with nice views! I had the bacon havarti chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. The sandwich was good, the sauce had a lot of flavor. The chicken piece itself was a bit smaller and thin. The sweet potato fried were also good. However our server was not great. We got there and patio was empty, it filled in quick. The four tables near us that had our server were all frustrated. She was not very attentive. Issues with food, not getting ketchup, and not coming back to take order timely. When we tried to flag server down to pay bill she firmly gave us her index finger as a one moment but the gesture and facial expression was not well received by my friend who was facing her. Overall great food and good ambiance! read more

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I went here to eat while on a work trip and Andrew provided great service and recommendations. I ordered a chicken sandwich and drinks while watching March madness games. The food was phenomenal. My first drink was good but the espresso martini needs to be taken off of the menu IMMEDIATELY. That was the worse one I've ever had. I should've said something but instead I chugged water to get the taste out of my mouth. Great food but order a beer if you want an alcoholic beverage read more

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Second time here and I always love it. First visit was for dinner and this time I came for weekend brunch with a friend. We went during graduation weekend so it was super packed, but I'd say make a reservation regardless because this place fills up fast. The space is super spacious with a great indoor dining area, a nice bar, and an outdoor patio. Really versatile for groups/occasions. Our server was super accommodating and friendly. I ordered a vegetarian bowl that came with runny eggs and it was really good. Also got a vanilla latte that came with a cute little chocolate on the side. Overall just a great spot that works for pretty much any group or occasion. Would come back, just make sure you plan ahead with a reservation and figure out parking before you go. read more

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The food was great. The space was large. The service was nice. We got seated right away. We ordered a Bloody Mary and gin drink as well as French toast and pomme frites with curry ketchup and garlic aioli. Delicious! read more

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This is one of my top brunch places in Milwaukee, as it never fails to disappoint. They were able to accommodate for a large group of people, taking reservations, which made it as the perfect place to start our day. They have indoor and outdoor seating options, both on the rooftop and on the ground level. In terms of food and drinks, I finally got to try their malone bloody mary and can honestly say this is my new favorite bloody mary in the milwaukee area! I love a spicy bloody and it had the perfect amount of spice to it, of course with the fun toppings too. Their turkey pesto sandwich and bacon chicken havarti sandwich were phenomenal. I love their fries and their sauce choices are top notch. I settled on sriracha mayo for the sweet potato fries and all I can say is YUM! Overall, this is a great, casual brunch spot that I will always recommend! read more

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Came into the location around 6:30pm on a Saturday. It would have been a little wait, 30 minutes, if we wanted to sit at the table. The bar is pretty big so we sat at the bar. They had some of the sports games on so you can view easily. We ordered a drink and got some pull apart bread from the appetizer menu which was delicious. It came pretty fast. Would definitely get it again. read more

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Great spot and location in the city and by the public market. Service was quick and good. Seating options were great. They were very busy. We got to see on roof and enjoy nice weather. Couldn't complain there. Parking is hit or miss. It's downtown after all. Do have to pay for parking. Food was good. Apps came out quick. Calamari was standard and crispy. Aioli was flavorful. Cheese curds unremarkable, just okay for Wisconsin. We also got burgers which were huge, had to rush out due to kids acting up so forgot to take photos. Overall you pay for the setting and some decent food. Expect expensive it is the city. Absolutely would come back. Enjoy and happy eating! read more

I had the walnut smashburger with fries and a pineapple passion mule. The walnut burger was really good. I think it is better than impossible burger. It came with all of the hamburger fixings and a side of decent fries. I would have liked more ginger in the mule, but still good. Overall, it was great to find a place with a variety of meatless options, not just impossible burger, or a veggie wrap. Also great service Paige! Attentive without covering, accurate order, great endorsements. read more

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Came here with family while visiting for my nieces graduation. It's a cool and laid back spot. Our waitress was really nice and attentive. My Moscow mule was just okay, but everyone really enjoyed their cocktails. Now listen here! I ordered the jalapeño popper grilled cheese, and hunny...I INHALED it! It was so good, I didn't even get a chance to take a picture of it! Deeeeelicious! read more

Went back to Cafe Benelux on a Sunday afternoon, and sat at the bar. We just missed breakfast, but I thought the lunch menu provided a nice variety of options. I especially liked that both the food and drink menu had healthier choices. I ordered the NA Athletic beer and a small Rocket salad. The salad was the perfect size and loaded with flavor. A great combo of greens, fruit, nuts and cheese. A good choice with great taste. Service was good, and the vibe laid back. A nice way to spend a couple hours. read more

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Great for brunch, with plenty options. Large portions and great service. Indoor, outdoor, and rooftop options to seat.

Came here to Celebrate my little sisters birthday! I started out with my usual, Strawberry kiwi daiquiri. (I have to say I'm disappointed when it comes without a strawberry on the rim:/ ) I did find out that it is a house-made cocktail served on draft! She got an N/A Peach Bellini. (Served warm?) We split a skewers entree instead of appetizers! I'd do that any day! It's so filling, feels healthier and the veggie blend is seasoned wonderfully, medeterarian style? The white sauce is creamy hard for me to describe but it's not ranch. And it's actually pretty light. Service was prompt. Got rooftop seating which is why this is one of my favorite places. Beautiful string lights. Moved chairs and that took care of the chill I got up my back from the open door. Finished off with a complimentary salted Carmel cheesecake for dessert since it was her birthday. Our server was very well informed on the ingredients within their dessert options which I thought was wonderful to help decide based on taste and would come in great handy if anybody had any allergies! read more

The upstairs is really nice and they have igloos with speakers for you to play your own music. The beer selection is great and the service is fast and friendly. Food is pretty good too. read more

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What a cool place! I would hands down do this again. We decided to treat ourselves to a dinner at the Domes at Benelux. They were so cute and comfy, with a heater in the dome (which we found to be a little TOO warm so we cracked the door - not sure if that's something that could be adjusted). There was a speaker for us to connect our phones to play our own tunes as well. Each dome seats up to 8, and your reservation gives you 1.5 hours, 8 drinks (we got red sangria for the adults and hot chocolate for the kids), and 8 Domes at Benelux mugs to take home. It's pricy though. I think our weekend reservation was like $150, and then we spent another $150 on food. Service was friendly, and it seems like most people just do this for drinks and apps, because we had to ask for a food menu. read more

We did not have a reservation and came during lunch. It was busy, so we weren't able to sit outside or on the roof which we were hoping to do. However, they did make room for the 10 of us inside. Our server Jess was amazing. Very efficient and gave great recommendations. Many of us had salads and said they were good. I had the havarti bacon chicken sandwich and it was excellent. The sweet potato fries were excellent. read more

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My husband and son ate here while in Milwaukee this week. It was excellent. We sat on the rooftop which had a nice entertaining vibe. It was a perfect night to sit outside. We started with Bistro Cheese & Prosciutto Plate. It was great! Even the grapes had a little seasoning on them. My husband ordered the Everything Salmon salad which looked yummy. He said it was very good. My son ordered the Sprocket burger which he said was very tasty. He wasn't sure about an egg on a burger but he said it worked. He also ordered a Benelux side salad, which he thoroughly enjoyed. I ordered the Single Speed burger which was a little bland and a little too pink for me. I would have given this restaurant a 5 but with my burger and the service being a little slow, I had to give a 4. read more

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An evening at Café Benelux was an evening well spent. I was a first time visitor recently, and didn't realize this is purportedly a tourist restaurant. I'm a local, but I enjoyed it anyway lol. Dinner began with a friend-recommended strawberry kiwi daiquiri, a cocktail I'm not used to drinking. I found it delightfully refreshing but better suited to a hot day up on the roof. Which reminds me, the one disappointment of the entire evening was that there was a private event up on the roof, so the dining globes were unavailable. Back to what was good! I thoroughly enjoyed my Pedal Pusher burger, and appreciated that it was cooked as ordered. Frites we were spectacular, as anticipated. Service was positively stellar! I wish I could remember the name of the young man who made our evening so enjoyable because he was a delight. read more

We had breakfast and it was incredible but this review is just about the drinks. We actually had breakfast, walked around and returned to try their cocktails because we saw the menu during breakfast and just had to come back!! I love Negroni cocktails so when I saw it on their cocktail menu and noticed it featured an orange citrus gin I was excited to try it out! I was in love with this slight variation in the classic recipe. It was just a tad bit sweeter than if made with a traditional gin, and I liked it! A lot!!! I appreciated that it was made with care and served with one large ice cube, making it cool but not too cold which might mask the great flavors! My boyfriend had the Wandering Traveler, another gin cocktail. This one was very refreshing, bringing out the flavor of crisp gin and bright bubbly lemon raspberry. I say, stop in if just for a drink! And if you stay longer! Try the delicious food as well. Their menu also features the perfect drink pairing for your meal!!! Attention to detail which is hard to find these days! read more

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This is our go to restaurant when we are in Milwaukee. The food is fantastic and the bloody Mary's are even better. The staff is great and they have a wide selection of beers from around the world and most are on tap! My go to meal these days is the burger paired with the Holland IPA. If we do end up there for brunch, I go with the belt & a which is bacon, lettuce, tomato, egg and avocado. As far as seating they have two levels. You can sit in the main dining area, the bar, out on the first floor patio or the second floor roof patio. read more

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On Sunday, two girlfriends, a toddler, and I had a nice girls' brunch at Café Benelux! The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and our waitress was friendly, attentive, and quick with service--which we especially appreciated. I ordered the Mushroom Hash that came with crispy cheddar hash browns and spiced avocado, and the flavors were incredible! I cleared my plate. Would definitely come back for brunch again! read more

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Visited Café Benelux for Sunday Brunch around 1:30! This place seems to always be busy with its fun rooftop, cool interior, and front patio seating. I would highly recommend making a reservation if you want to sit on the rooftop as there was a much longer wait for up there. We did have to wait about 10-15 minutes for a table but noticed many open tables upon arrival. Once sat, we ordered a round of drinks and our food to still meet the 2pm brunch menu cut off. My friend got the Pineapple Passion Mule which was perfect for a sunny, patio day! I ordered the BELT & A Sandwich which the kitchen forgot to add the bacon! Our server was very surprised and immediately went to fetch me a side to add. There wasn't much given but it was cooked how I requested it. My friend got the Turkey Pesto which was a huge portion and tasted good. Since it was a busy day, we weren't forced to leave but kindly made gestures to turn over the table as we sat. Either way, the food was good and I'd love to come back to see the rooftop! read more

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Been here a couple of times before, but this was the first time for breakfast. Benelux is part of the Lowland Group that owns several other restaurants including, Cafe Hollander, Cafe Centraal, Buckabaton. They are all unique, but feel similar in many ways. Benelux is in the heart of the Third Ward, kitty corner from the Milwaukee Market. It's a big place, that doesnt necessary feel that way. They have seating on the sidewalks, inside, and on the roof balcony. Lots of spots with different points of interest. Got here on a Saturday morning, 10am and they were already filling up. Wanted something a bit more quiet so took a spot on the rooftop. Not much shade in some spots, so bring sunscreen. We had a nice view of the streets below. Got served with menu and waters. Our server did a great job the entire time (thanks Haley). Ordered a Chai Latte (extra foam) and the Hibiscus Yogurt Fruit Bowl. The chai was very good, made right and served in a china cup. The yogurt came out a little later, and that was fresh, flavorful, and good portion. The other folks were equally pleased to. It was a very good experience (as it usually is). A dependable choice for a meal downtown. read more

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My wedding weekend was here & my Groomsmen & my dad wanted a great brunch near the hotel in 3rd Ward. Knew Cafe Benelux was on my top 3 choice. The guys all loved it. I got the Sausage Quiche & it was phenomenal for a lighter fare bc I had a light breakfast 2hrs before. My one friend got a chicken sandwich & he loved it so much he came the next morning. My groomsmen loved the Bloody Mary's. I then came back with my then wife the next morning for lunch after the wedding. Loved it again. I got the Hodge Podge & boy was it filling & delicious. While I don't get Hangovers, this meal would have been ideal for any of my guests who did have one. My wife got the Salmon Smoked Sammy & it was great & light. This place will have a special spot in my heart. Last meal before marriage & first restaurant meal after marriage. Both 5* read more

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When you are in Milwaukee, you have to come here. I've been to Milwaukee probably a dozen times now and this is definitely a spot for food beer great service and cool ambience. Make sure you try the bloody Mary as well. read more

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Excellent service both at the bar and at our table upstairs in the igloo! We had delicious cocktails. The Old Fashioned Party comes with a side mini sparkling rose! We got mussels and frites, hot chicken sliders (very hot!), and the everything salmon salad (my go-to here). They have so many different dipping sauces to choose from for the frites (fries)! With the cooler weather, the igloos are now open on the rooftop! We were a walk in and only had to wait about 20 minutes at the bar. Our server was wonderful and everything came out quickly and perfectly. read more

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I love this place. My family goes every time they come to visit me in town. Brunch, lunch, dinner- all to die for. The spot itself is adorable, and lots of various seating options- rooftop, patio, dining room, etc. service is always good. Definitely recommend this spot! It's a classic! read more

I personally won't be returning, the food was okay, the salted Carmel cheesecake was actually very good. My issue was I ordered, and pointed to the N/A Bev of the peach bilini, as I am of legal age to drink and not pregnant. but I am 2 years sober and to see that server gave me the alcoholic version was very disappointing. (And calling to confirm in fact that's what I had on my bill) Definitely should be more mindful and knowledgeable of the correct menu items. read more

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You can't beat the rooftop area. On the last nice, sunny afternoon in WI before winter, what a perfect place to enjoy the day. The server was new and super sweet (she probably refilled my water 10 times), as were the hostesses! I have had the mussels before & they were great, but the pull apart cheese bread was soft and amazing. This place is a MKE staple for a reason. read more

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My family and I came to Cafe Benelux for brunch on a Saturday; the 3rd Ward was packed, so we had about a 20 minute wait for a table (which wasn't bad at all). We were sat on their rooftop patio, which was cool, and our server arrived quickly to take drink orders. I ordered a Mushroom Hash, which was a bit different than I was expecting, with breakfast potatoes as opposed to hashbrowns (that's probably on me, I read 'hash' & think 'hashbrowns'), but it was still tasty. The veggies tasted fresh, my only complaint is that I wish there were more sauce. The food overall is fine; it's nothing exceptional, but will fill you up. I feel the same way about all of this restaurant group's spots, to be honest. Their cafes are always really cool and stylish, but the food is Good Not Great. read more

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Really good food here! I got a burger that was pretty pricey, but worth the price. We sat on the top floor that has glass walls and opens in the summer time. Being in the third ward, this location and vibe couldn't be better. Cant wait to get back to this spot! read more

Went to Cafe Benelux for breakfast today and sat on the rooftop which has an absolutely beautiful view of the Third Ward. The service was quick and our waitress was absolutely amazing and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was overall well prepared, but the Nashville hot chicken seemed to just have to too many conflicting flavors for my taste. Definitely a fun place to go for brunch! read more

Café Benelux - Nashville Hot Chicken - Belgian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Man I love this place and miss coming. Been about two years since I was here last and it delivered just like the first time. Great ambiance sitting on the street with the outside summer vibe, solid beer, and of course great food. Mussels were top notch and green beans were swimming in butter...yum! Coworker loved the meatloaf. It was covered in bacon and gravy if that is your style. Burrata was an odd but good one. Usually the cheese is the star but here this spicy tomato jam thing took it to another level. Absolutely outstanding! Hopefully it won't be another two years until I'm back in the city! read more

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I wanna start this review off on a positive note and say that the food here was absolutely delicious. The chicken Cobb salad was the best salad I've ever had. I can't actually even remember what the rest of my food tasted like because the salad was so good. The drinks were OK at best. The decor in the restaurant was cute, but the vibes were off. That was probably because the service was so terrible. I walked in and saw him. Nice restaurant looked and expected so much more. We had a reservation, but our table was not ready when we got there. Almost every order at our table was wrong. When we wanted to get our food corrected, all of the servers had a bad attitude except for our main waitress. I was blown away by how terrible their customer service. Two people in our party waited over an hour and 20 mins to get their food and when they received it was wrong. The restaurant had to be promoted to give it to them for free. Unacceptable. The person we were celebrating had food allergies and called ahead to be sure she could eat something other than salad with her allergies, they named options over the phone. When at the restaurant, they told her the only thing safe was salad. The only reason I gave two stars was the sweet waitress that was trying to make up for everyone else's attitudes and the amazing salad. read more

Food is extremely good and the staff takes care of you. One of the servers accidentally spilt coffee on me but the GM came out and was very proactive and responsive. Their carrot cake is also extremely good! And it is a very fun summer/fall spot that I love to go back to for the roof top terrace seating. Definitely come back once a month or so read more

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We went to Cafe Benelux for a late lunch/early dinner ahead of the Nutcracker showing this past Sunday and had such a great experience! For starters, we had a reservation snafu that was wonderfully rectified...I had called a couple weeks ahead to make a reservation for 10 at 4PM, but called back immediately after to adjust to 3:30. I thought all was well, but when we showed up for our reservation we learned the staff member that helped had only canceled and did not reschedule. The hostess, Mel, took quick action and went above and beyond to accommodate our large group on the rooftop space that was supposed to be closed. So, we got to have a private dining experience in a beautifully decorated space that wasn't as loud and our family could mingle & talk - it was perfect! Thank you, Mel :). Our server, I cannot remember his first name but his last name was Lens, was quirky & funny and we really enjoyed him. We got a couple of frites cones for the table which never disappoint, the holiday sangria was DELICIOUS and I shared the cuban sandwich and chicken bacon sandwich with my sister. Both were so tasty & the benelux salad on the side is my fav. Benelux does such a nice job decorating for the holidays and they really pulled through amidst a mixup to give us a great dining experience. Thanks! read more

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I can't believe I hadn't left a review for Cafe Benelux before! But this is a great opportunity as I was delighted to see more vegetarian options (some can be made vegan by skipping the cheese) and the brunch menu looks very appetizing. I went with a more usual order for me and that is the walnut smashburger. I ordered it without cheese but there is a Violife plant based cheese option for fifty cents extra. It's a hearty portion (the last couple of times it has had two patties) so make sure you are hungry! Their heated walkway is fabulous for outside dining in winter. read more

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