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    Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen

    4.4 (269 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    CENTRAL STANDARD CRAFTHOUSE & KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Brunch Burger
    Melanie S.

    I started off with the Coco Loco. It was deliciousness in a cup. Just paradise sip by sip. It barely tasted like alcohol. Then we got chorizo stuffed dates wrapped in bacon. It's so savory and sweet. I love dates chorizo and bacon so this was the appetizer for me. I loved the citrusy salad too. Last time I was here I had chorizo burger for brunch. So for lunch, I had a smash burger and it was worth it. The pickles were sooo refreshing. I feel like they tasted so much like dill. We got garlic aioli with our fries and it was sooo good. I think they have a sample every day. We got to try the cherry vodka! I think it would taste so good in a cocktail.

    Wisconsin Old Fashioned
    Samantha G.

    When in Wisconsin, you gotta do Wisconsin. A Wisconsin Old Fashioned, that is. I was unaware this was a thing! It was tasty. And, of course, you gotta get some fried cheese curds with ranch. Like, that might actually be a requirement by law for all Wisconsin visitors. Our server was great. Very knowledgeable about the cocktails and spirits. Checked on us often. Didn't rush us. Even gave us a free sample of a local cherry vodka. They have a happy hour menu with some good cocktail and food deals. It's a nice vibe and atmosphere. Not too loud. Not too crowded. Nice industrial ambiance. I left a fan. Will be returning next time I'm in town.

    Fish Fry
    Patricia K.

    We tried Central Standard on a Monday afternoon around lunchtime. We walked right in and it was empty. I was so appreciative because I had to eat quickly and go back to work and everything was served very timely. We started with the ginger tonic mocktail and grass is greener which were both perfectly sweet and refreshing. My husband ordered the fish fry and he enjoyed! His only complaint was the fish was a little soggy at the bottom, likely due to the heat. I ordered the vegan chili and the bahn mi chicken wrap. The chili was perfect for the cold rainy day with a slight kick to it, while the wrap was a unique set of flavors (the sauce gave it the perfect amount of kick). I'm dying to come back and try some of their other options!

    Espresso martini!
    Karsyn R.

    Absolutely adore this place. Great drinks, great food, and great atmosphere. Food is fabulous from brunch to dinner. Personally love the steak entree for dinner and the old fashioned French toast for brunch (SUPER UNIQUE). The service is always great. I held a graduation dinner here and it was so easy to book the private room for a large group. Totally recommend this place if you visit MKE!

    Bay M.

    Thanks to Yelp we decided to get some girl dinner here for our last night in Milwaukee. This is a block away from the Milwaukee Public Market and definitely the place to be for happy hour. Huge dining room, full bar, nice lounge area and some cute merch too. Great menu for apps, cocktails, & bevs. We got the cheese curds (had to!), big pretzel with cheese sauce & aioli, fries and garlic aioli, and the BRAT BOARD - selection of brats with pickled pairings, it was sooo good! The cheese curds were also my favorite. I love that they highlight all the local vendors they use for their food. For those who love their beers & spirits, they pride themselves in making everything in small batches and locally distilled. Our server, Corbin, was awesome. Gave us some tips on where to go for the rest of our stay here. Overall, great food, cheap (coming from CA) and excellent service. Highly recommend.

    Event space on the 2nd floor
    Liz A.

    Still a fan of Crafthouse! Since my first review here a number of years ago, I've been back several times. I've been here for events including a wedding as well as dinner and brunch. Every time we've been here, the service has been great! Most recently I was here on New Year's Day for brunch. I got a mimosa, my sister got a Bloody Mary. I ordered the breakfast hash and she did an omelette and got hashbrowns, adding cheese to them. She enjoyed her food, I liked my breakfast hash. It's one of my go to items on the brunch menu. Brunch was the perfect start to the New Year. Looking forward to more visits here throughout the year.

    Tanya S.

    Really loved the food here. Great service. Love the original old fashions they are really delicious. The decor is very clean and I love the amount of wood accents. Love the building it's in too. Had the filet and the flavor was really good. My friend had the pork chop he enjoyed it. Overall so delicious. Fried Cheese curds here are perfectly cooked. Wish I could go back.

    Beet The Heat
    Melissa B.

    Walked in here for a quick cocktail on a Sunday afternoon, and it was fairly quiet with plenty of seating available. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was attentive and quick with our orders. The drink menu offered a lot of unique and creative options, including non-alcoholic choices. I ordered the Beet The Heat, made with triple pepper infused vodka. While there was a hint of spice, but it wasn't overwhelming. The beet juice too was not overly strong. All in all, the flavors were interesting and delicious. This is a great spot to explore and expand your pallet, all while enjoying the open and bright cozy space.

    Vegan Chili
    Taylor C.

    We had dinner at this restaurant after getting off our train at the Intermodal Station, ordered dishes that our server recommended and were quite satisfied. The Lake Superior Walleye was of a good portion, came with vegetables and tasted good. The Vegan Chili was even more flavorful and quite spicy. It is a restaurant that we are likely to go back if we are in the area again.

    Viv P.

    Very inviting as I come in. Love the little vases with flowers on each table. The sitting area by the window is great. The dining area towards the back is also great, but the floors are a little weird and slopes at odd angles. So I was uncomfortable sitting at our table. Our server was friendly and caring, and we felt very well taken care of. The standard Salad (green Goddess dressing) The dressing was a bit more vinaigrette-y than the green goddess I'm used to. So the salad was also a bit more vinegary than I would have liked. Parmesan & chive hummus Comes with naan and veggies! Delicious! Smash burger I asked whether the substitute lettuce for the buns could be whole leaves, and they don't have that, but they put garden salad mix instead. Very thoughtful. The patty itself was a bit salty. Fries that came with had been sitting out for a while. Beer can chicken sandwich Great sandwich, and tasty, but again, chicken was a bit on the salty side. Otherwise, it was great. Only complaint is that it seemed small. Hopefully not the norm, but maybe just cuz it's for dining week. Key Lime Pie So good! Loved the lime flavor exuding! Chocolate Cheesecake Total opposite of the key lime pie, but perfect to eat along with! Overall, great, with just a few things that could have pushed the bar up to 5.

    Espresso martinis! Sangria
    Tiffany T.

    Loved the location - close to Fiserv Forum and Panther arena plus loads of good drinks and food. I was especially impressed with their gluten free offerings! Cheese curds? Come on! My GF burger and fries was also delicious. Definitely plan to go again. The service was great and the drinks were strong! One drink had me quite buzzed.

    Bar
    Emily W.

    Finally got to check out Central Standard as they are know for their rooftop bar. We came on a Friday night and it wasn't busy surprisingly. When you walk in there is a huge space for seating with nice couches and chairs to the left and the bar further down the way. There is a bar on that floor and the rooftop. We got our drinks to go on the roof and the views are stunning and surprisingly we were able to find a table on the roof. The music isn't too loud so you can actually talk to one another. Now the drinks were not the best. All of the liquor they use is ones they distill so they don't have tequila if that's your cup of tea. My friend got an espresso martini and let's just say it was not the color a typical espresso martini was. It was a super light brown and almost see through. I got also a bourbon old fashioned and they for sure pour a mean drink all you could taste was the liquor so I'd say you get a bang for your buck. I probably would not come back for drinks but peoples food looked good so I would come back at least for that.

    Bone in Pork Chop  Unfortunately, it was overcooked.
    Phoutt H.

    I give the place 3.5 (my dish was overcooked) but everybody else's food was made well. I ordered the pork chops and the dish looked fabulous but when I cut into it it was really dry and I ended up not eating it. But the staff was nice and offered to make a new dish but I wasn't very hungry and didn't want to be wasteful. The restaurant provided a couple drink coupons for a buy one get one free. The restaurant has a cool modern but classic cream city design but the design doesn't absorb sound well so it is really loud there. We checked out the rooftop which would be nice on warm nights.

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    Vibes at the rooftop bar are perfection! Amazing drinks, great view, and wonderful staff. Maddi, Lexi and Hannah are the best!!

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    Hannah, Lexi and Maddie were INCREDIBLE, this place is SO much fun! This is THE place to go in Milwaukee!

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