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    First Watch

    3.7 (40 reviews)
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    Very reasonable pricing for the served meal
    Christine D.

    We visited late morning on a Wednesday and while it was not packed, it was surely busy. We were greeted and seated immediately and our server arrived quickly. I had the original Eggs Benedict with potatoes, and my friend had the Trifecta, both of which were delicious. I mentioned I would be using my birthday gift of a BOGO (for giving them my info) and they also brought a delish Blueberry Muffin with whipped cream. The presentation was darling! But the most impressive part of our visit was the kindness and generosity of the GM, Jesse A., who donated me a gift card for an upcoming fundraising event at the Food Pantry of Waukesha County. The kindness he showed was honest and greatly appreciated. He is a wonderful representative of First Watch and his response alone tells me this place should be honored and supported with our business. Thank you so much, Jesse. This location is fully accessible and the parking is easy. In the warmer weather, the outdoor seating will be wonderful. The atmosphere is comfortable, and the sound level makes for easy conversations.

    Nick P.

    Arrived around noon and the parking lot looked full, thinking a long wait. We checked in and were seated in about a minute, nice surprise. Waitress Chloe arrived almost immediately with coffee and help. Nice fluffy pancakes, potatoes were done perfectly. I had the Million dollar bacon special: 1 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup water, 8 slices bacon Nice! My partner had the soup and salad combo she thought was great. Chloe suggested the Kale Tonic. Hmmm. I decided to step out of my comfort zone and ordered it. Great flavor and I would get again. A little weird having this tonic with breakfast and coffee. All in all a great experience and looking forward to another visit. And a shout out to Chloe our waitress... she was sooo good!

    Audrey G.

    Glad that a great breakfast establishment is now open in the Pewaukee area other than fast food restaurants. Service was great with minor kinks to work out like double checking on refill of drinks etc. Seating for two is kind of odd in one area since it seams like you're seating in a " hall way " Overall I'd be back to try lunch

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    We went here yesterday had the omelette and toast very good others had the biscuits and gravy good also

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    7 months ago

    Cute ambiance and fast service for a calm day. The food is pretty good but nothing special. Overall good

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    Food was excellent the service was ok could of been better. First time coming here we would come back again

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    3 years ago

    Great lunch spot! I particularly love the half-soup/salad/sandwich deal. Such delicious food for a great price.

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    Love this place! Every time it's excellent. The food is so fresh and interesting. Service is always excellent. Best breakfasts around.

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    Been here a number of times. Food and Service have been great every time. Very consistent food quality

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    Service was disappointing...an hour after we placed our order we asked where our food was and they had forgotten to place the order.

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    Enjoyed our meal this morning. Be prepared to wait. It's not fast food. Staff was very courteous. Would recommend.

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    Front door a mess ,sever had no IDEA what the food was nor who I went to....unprofessional

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    The Breakfast Place

    The Breakfast Place

    4.5
    (50 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Had to stop in at Sendik's next door when we realized the restaurant had changed ownership..thought…read morewe would give it a try and thank goodness we did! The service from Stephanie was outstanding..above and beyond kind and thoughtful attention. The food came to our table hot, which is definitely unusual for these types of breakfast restaurants and delicious too. They pay attention to small details like jelly/jams organized in container, salt and pepper mills are full plus if you order hot tea it's served in a glass carafe and maple syrup is warmed...details that are much appreciated in this day of fast foods

    First time here as The Breakfast Place, although we had visited when it was Brunch…read more Food: They have a solid menu featuring all of the typical breakfast favorites. I like to try something a little different, so I ordered the Avocado Toast with Eggs. I requested my eggs over easy, and they came out perfectly cooked. For my side, I chose the hash browns instead of the fruit. I asked for them to be extra crispy, and in hindsight, I should have asked for them to be extra-extra crispy. They were still very good. Service: We arrived right as they opened, so there were only a few occupied tables. We were seated immediately. Our server did a great job getting us settled in, gave us plenty of time to look over the menu, and never made us feel rushed. The service was friendly, attentive, and efficient throughout our meal. Atmosphere: The restaurant has a welcoming feel. Large windows fill the dining room with natural light, and the tables and booths provide plenty of space. The noise level was low enough to enjoy a quiet conversation. I also liked how they used wood posts and beams to break up the large dining room, making it feel more intimate. Nice touch. Overall, it was a solid breakfast experience. I'd love to see a few more inventive daily specials to complement the menu.

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    Extra crispy hash browns
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    The Coop

    The Coop

    4.6
    (214 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    Hands down the best breakfast place in Waukesha. Excellent food, good portions, and friendly…read moreservice. Highly recommended!

    I stopped here on a recent visit to Wisconsin for a meal before my sister's wedding and I was not…read moredisappointed. It's a busy place so we had to wait about 10 minutes on a Saturday morning, but I was OK with it. The building itself is pretty good sized. They have a couple of different rooms with lots of tables and booths. They also have some tables outside to wait at, but I'm not sure if they have an actual outdoor patio to eat at. The service was great and everyone was friendly. They all definitely work well as a team. I started out with just a plain black coffee. They also have iced coffees and Frappuccino type coffees. I believe they have juices and can even make some cocktails like mimosas. They did offer me sugar and cream with my coffee, but I just like my coffee black so that's how I ordered it. For my entrée, I ordered the village omelette and added gyro. It comes with spinach, tomatoes, and feta so the gyro meat sounded delightful in it. It also came with a choice of side, and I opted for fresh fruit. And then finally, you can choose between pancakes or toast. I went with plain sourdough toast. Everything was great and super fresh. The omelette was filling and well-made. They have a gyro sandwich and based on that omelette, I would definitely get the sandwich. The meat was tender and flavorful. And the feta gave the perfect little salty tang. I actually want to re-create the omelette that I had there here in Kansas City because it was so so good. The fruit was fresh and was mainly just honeydew and cantaloupe. And the toast was a perfect vehicle for some of the omelette to my mouth. Overall, I loved this brunch spot. If I lived in the area, I would go pretty regularly. If you are up north in Wisconsin stop in and check them out because you will not be disappointed.

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    Artisan 179

    Artisan 179

    4.2
    (476 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    I am pleased to write this review. I had a wonderful experience here. We had reservations and were…read moreabout ten minutes early, but our table was ready and got seated right away. I was here for a birthday dinner. We had a table that faced the window, so we had a great view of the lake. It was a Saturday, and they even had a guitarist playing music, which was a nice touch. We ordered the smash burger and the salmon. The meat in the burger was very tender and flavorful. It melts in your mouth. We chose the truffle fries with it and these complemented the burger nicely. I liked the fries more than the burger. The salmon came with crispy skin on top, which is my favorite part of salmon. The best part of that dish was the crispy roasted brussels sprouts, probably the best I ever had! So rich and savory! They made my partner's birthday special with a dessert on the house. We shared a rumchata bread pudding, which was sweet but not overpowering. They even wrote "happy birthday" in chocolate and gave him a handwritten card. They really went above and beyond. This was such a nice experience. I can't wait to come back again!

    Came here based on a rec from a friend, and she was indeed correct! Definitely a higher-end place…read morebut you're paying for the great ambiance, the lovely beach-front location, the swanky cocktails, and the decident menu. My girlfriend and I made reservations in advance through Yelp, and it was the right call because this place is busyyy, especially on a Friday night. We were sat at a hightop and quickly greeted by a very friendly server. She never once made us feel rushed, which is always appreciated. For drinks, we both got the a gin-based cocktail called 'dress to empress' which had tasty lychee infused syrup and lime juice. Very refreshing. We also shared the brussel sprouts app and oh my gooooodness I could order that 10x over. Not to mention the portion was massive. It had big pieces of shaved parmesan, a honey aioli and some kind of chili oil. So darn good. I went with the salmon entree. Loved the fingerling potatoes and other accoutrements that came along with it. The salmon itself was A-OK. Like good but I've definitely had better. But there was the slightest bit of fishy-ness to it. Overall, wonderful experience. Would return no doubt.

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    Honey Berry Pancakes and Cafe

    Honey Berry Pancakes and Cafe

    3.4
    (269 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    Great food!! Great service!! Best breakfast in town…read more Will return to this spot. Minimal wait list to get in.

    The first couple of times I visited this restaurant, my experiences were great. Unfortunately, my…read moresecond-to-last visit was extremely disappointing. The manager made an effort to make things right for my family and me, and I appreciated that. Because of that, I decided to give the restaurant another chance, and the service was better overall. However, there was still a significant communication issue regarding the complimentary meals. Our waitress told us that the manager would be comping three meals, which was completely fine since I had brought my daughter with me this time. She asked who the three meals were for and pointed to my fiancé, my mom, and me. I confirmed that was correct. However, when we received the receipt, my mom's meal had been charged. My fiancé ended up paying for it, which I appreciated, but the situation was frustrating and could have easily been avoided with better communication. Unfortunately, we also had the same waitress who had served us during our previous visit. I understood that she was having her first day during our earlier experience, so I tried to be patient and give her another opportunity. This time, though, her attitude felt noticeably different, and I couldn't help but feel that it may have been because I had previously complained about the service. There were several issues during our meal the first time we came (the time before this last visit) We waited approximately 5-10 minutes for water, and my fiancé's pancakes arrived extremely late--he had already finished his main course by the time they were brought to the table. Unfortunately, the pancakes were also not good by the time they arrived. And my smoothie didn't come til I had to ask multiple times. I genuinely wanted to give this restaurant another chance because I still love the food, and I appreciate that the manager previously tried to make things right. However, between the repeated service issues, the lack of communication regarding the complimentary meals, and the uncomfortable experience with the waitress, I don't feel comfortable returning to this location. I will continue enjoying the food, but from now on, I will be visiting the West Allis location instead. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously, because the restaurant has great food, but the service and communication need significant improvement.

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    Carnivore skillet is unbalanced with heavy toppings vs potatoes
    Carnivore skillet is unbalanced with heavy toppings vs potatoes
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