I ordered food from Benji's at lunchtime recently because I wanted to get some corned beef for my…read moreBF on St. Patrick's Day. I tried a tuna melt, having been underwhelmed by a breakfast experience on a prior visit and since I don't eat meat. the sandwich was good and I enjoyed the challah bread until about halfway through when I hit a fishy bite and was put off. The accompanying fries were very good. BF really enjoyed his Reuben, which was filling and meaty - thus the 4 stars. I'm waiting for a winner from Benji's, but as a vegetarian, I might be waiting a long time.

So sad. This is not the benji's I've loved and eaten at for 30+ years. It was a snowy Dec 30th…read moreand I stopped in to pick up some chicken soup for a sick friend. There were several servers hanging around and it wasn't clear where I could order. Sat at the counter and was ignored for 5 min. The server came over and told me to go to the deli area. It was a challenge to understand the clerk. A quart and pint of soup with a bagel and lox was $40. While I waited i read recent reviews and was alarmed. What happened to the best Jewish deli in our area? The lox tasted very fishy, like smoked fish. Unlike any lox I'd ever eaten. I asked for capers and regretted it; there were so many and with only the tiniest shmear of cream cheese, it was inedible. Too salty to be edible. The bagel was ok, but couldn't eat much of it. The chicken soup with mishmosh also disappointed. The lid was swimming in grease. I discarded it carefully. There was 1 matzo ball (ok), tons of noodles (meh) rice (ugh - underdone and inedible) and a kreplach ( I had to spit it out - filling was rancid and sour). The broth was tasteless and unseasoned. What happened to Benji's? So sad.

Just wanted to make a note that as of April 2026, this place is still legit. Great, solid burgers…read more It is still more of a pick-up place rather than a sit down place. There are tables and chairs, but it's tight and when it got busy with people coming to pick up their lunch, would feel weird sitting down to eat. As it was, we just waited to pick up our food, like everyone else. Didn't see a single person actually eating inside, though we saw a LOT of people coming to pick up lunch. Previous review stands (3/25/2022) This is another happy review. I'm happy to report that the burgers have improved significantly since my last review 4 years ago. Korean BBQThey toned down on the shredded cabbage and the sauce in the korean bbq burger. Everything balanced out much better than what I remember, and I could actually taste the kimchi inside this time. The meat was cooked to a nice medium, and travelled well in our to-go order. Soft Shell CrabThey put two whole deep fried soft shell crabs in one burger. Topped off with a lot of arugula, bacon and tomatoes. It was good, but not quite as balanced out as the Korean BBQ burger. I'm not quite sure what it is... Lacking some sauce?Overall, the place had some great burgers and I would definitely go back more often that I have recently. But there's a little bit missing still to give it a whopping 5 star review. Plus the buns were really bready... a little less dough would have been nice. And on the downside... the fries weren't awesome. They were ok. But felt more like baked fries than deep fried. In any case, I love improvements and having great joints in my neighborhood. Thank you Crave Cafe!

This is the best burger you can find in Milwaukee. People behind the counter are relatively nice…read more The sitting area could be a little more comfortable and cleaner, but overall it is very nice and the food is always worth it.

The City Market Santa Fe salad is my go to!!! It's so good and fresh always. Love going to the…read moreShorewood location to sit for lunch. They also have a nice patio during the warmer weather!

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.

Finally stopped into Cloud Red and am so happy I did. It's a little unique in the sense that it's…read morehigher end food but still ordered at the bar. We got there on the earlier side, around 5:15 on a Tuesday, and it was already filling up. By the time we left there were already no tables available. The food is very well priced for the amount you get. We tried the brussels sprouts, Thai chicken salad, and the steak sandwich. All were great! Highly recommend!

This place is pretty hoppin'!…read more Find your seats first, since it will get full! Seat yourself, then order at the bar. Menus are hanging on the wall... so you'll see some people standing gin the middle of the room looking at the wall. It's a bad setup, considering how crowded it gets in here. A QR code on the table with an online menu might be a better option? Or come in to yelp and check out their menu! I've added pictures below. Bartenders were superb and the food was quite amazing. Crispy Brussel Sprouts: If you hate Brussel sprouts, skip it, but if you want to give it a chance, I'd say this is the place to do it. 1/2 LB Burger is actually cheaper than the Brussel sprouts. They complement each other quite well. It can get quite loud inside, so not your romantic spot (go down the street to Buttermint for that), but if you're looking for a fun, loud, delicious spot, this is it. UPDATE 3/2024 The steak salad is absolutely gorgeous to look at and delicious to the tastebuds. Dressing is probably not keto friendly, but I love it so much!! Maybe try to ask for the dressing on the side next time.. UPDATE - 6/2025 - no longer on the menu SAD. Steak Sandwich is flavorful according to Hany.

We were in the mood for a good thin crust pizza when it dawned on us that this place has been…read morerecommended for their take and bake pizza! They have their menu online, limited toppings, but we called ahead to place the order. He said it would be ready in 10 minutes. The pizza size isn't online but I measured and it's 14". First impression of the pizza when they handed it to me was that it needed more cheese. I still think that's true after baking it. I was tempted to add more of my own but wanted to eat it as it came. Tons of toppings though! The sausage was really good too. Never being there but knowing they have cannoli (no dessert case seen), I asked what flavors and got a strange look like there must be only one flavor lol. Okay, I'll take whatever that one is! The man went into the back to fill it for me and I will say it was delicious and was I guess just a plain cream with maybe some vanilla. They aren't open very late so get there early if you want dinner. Like before 5pm. Several others came in to get sandwiches while we were there and said they are great. The space is not very big, it's mostly counter and register but they do have a few tables if you want to sit. You can tell by who was working that they are a family run business and I'm happy to support them in the future! I will ask for extra cheese!

All of their products are second to none. Friendly staff. I only have purchased from their deli…read morecase but their menu looks amazing. High quality product. Places like this are a dying breed-be sure to check them out. I'm particularly fond of their sausages. Just amazing.

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.

BEST TOASTED SUBS HANDS DOWN. Biiig fan of Cheba Hut, used to get it all the time in Denver and was…read moredelighted to realize they made it to MKE. Two things that were comforting, the staff and interiors were completely reminiscent of the Denver vibes! Couple of laid back college kids working. Best sandwich is the White Widow (grilled chicken, pickle, bacon, ranch, other tasty things) and you have to try their garlic herb bread! Love their size choices too, the "nug" id a 4 in sub and the perfect size to eat with a bag of chips and not get too full! Don't forget to try their desserts! The Rice Krispies are actually insane. Shoutout to the nice employee who gave me one on the house :). I'm giving it 5 stars because Cheba Hut deserves it - but I will say the location is not ideal. It felt a little seedy which is a bummer because I frequented the area 15 years ago in college and don't recall it being quite like this, but maybe I was naive.

Favorite sub shop of all time! First enjoyed going in Madison when I was in college, was so happy…read morewhen we finally got locations in Milwaukee. Vibes are great - very stoner-esque. The subs are amazing- my favorite are the Thai stick and the chronic. Soooo many available toppings and sauces. Old school kool aid machines. If they have the fruity pebble crispy bars those are a must! Friendly and welcoming staff as well :)

I came here to do some homework and try the matcha! This alpine matcha special was delicious! The…read morebaristas were very nice! The space is clean and cute with many different seating options. It was quite busy with people getting lunch, so I will have to come back to the the food!

It's been awhile since I've been into Fitzy's but everytime I return I'm reminded of the great…read moreatmosphere and kind employees. In my head it's a coffee/ice cream shop. I almost forget the pharmacy part, but boy do they have all you need in there! Plus such a good little gift and home-good collection. I came in most recently to get some work done, and get my caffeine fix. I'll admit, I'm THAT girl who absolutely loves all of the signature fall drinks out right now, and it's fun to try different businesses' takes on them. They do a pumpkin chai here, among other options like the caramel apple latte. I went for a pumpkin spice latte and it was a treat! Not too sweet, and served in a big ol' warm mug. Honestly such a nice touch when places offer that. Makes it feel that much more homey of an experience. Seats along the front windows provide plenty of natural light so I posted up there for an hour or two to enjoy & work. Great reminder of a spot to return to, be it for coffee, ice cream, light bites, or pharmacy needs!

I came here for lunch with nine of my sisters/cousins/aunt/mom. We were starving after spending the…read moremorning doing some crafts nearby. We were worried that they might not be able to accomodate all of us, but we were super okay if they split us up into two tables, which they had to end up doing. We sat in their second dining room which ended up being perfect. It wasn't too crowded and the place has a cool ambiance. It's vintage and has that diner feel but maintains its modern effects especially with the Riverwest neighborhood. I ordered a bloody mary which was amazing!! I can be pretty particular when it comes to my bloody's but this was the perfect flavor, spiciness, and the garnishes were super fun. As I said before I was super hungry so I got their dream burger with fries. It was a patty with tomato, onion, lettuce, and cheese. When it came out my eyes popped out of my head cause holy cow was that thing HUGE! I could only eat half of it and I took the rest to-go. It was super juicy and flavorful. The fries were crispy and perfectly salty, it was hard to stop eating them. We also ordered french toast for the table which was just as delicious. It was made with some sort of sourdough bread so it was nice and fluffy. There was a raspberry compote that made it nice and refreshing, and a sweet cinnamon butter to tie it all together. If I came in for breakfast this would be the perfect sweet meal to order. Our server was super nice and attentive, and made sure to check on us when needed and refilled our drinks if we asked. We were in and out pretty fast. Overall it was a great place and I would definitely come again for breakfast!

Came back to get another vegan reuben because I loved it so much last time - was way too salty this…read moretime... still love the atmosphere here but food can sometimes be hit or miss.

Dorma is an amazing neighborhood staple with friendly staff and excellent food. So cozy and…read morewelcoming. I am always left with good vibes after a visit. Highly recommend. (Alliexander, who left a 1-star review below, must be mistaking this restaurant for another. The owners have never owned another restaurant and I can't ever imagine them treating someone like this.)

Cute neighborhood spot serving up tasty food and cocktails/drinks. We came for brunch and sat…read moreoutside on a beautiful June day. The server had a sandwich special she mentioned that had aioli and was fantasticccccc. I am still dreaming about it haha. My friends ordered some other items and they liked theirs as well. All-in-all, everything was good, but I do feel like the bill was pretty pricey. Would still return and maybe take advantage of their happy hour!