The wait was shorter than we were told and we got greeted within 1 minute of being sat. Server was absolutely amazing and straight forward my server answered all my questions, the food was amazing i got a waffle aswell as a burger and everything was delicious and made right, i loved the vibe of the place it was a great experience the staff even though they were busy kept it very casual. read more

Omg both dishes were amazing. The hash was incredible and the bowl had such good flavor Big portions. read more

Mad Rooster Cafe - Milwaukee - Corn beef hash Mexican steak bowl - Cafes Near Me - West Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I've visited Mad Rooster multiple times, and every time I've been there I've always been pleasantly surprised! The menu is huge, which I don't always like but because Mad Rooster does a good job with everything they serve, they can pull it off. I've tried a few different dishes and have liked them a lot. This weekend, I got the bacon, egg and cheese bagel with an upgraded side of sweet potato fries. The scrambled eggs were loaded onto the bagel, but not so much so that I didn't know where to start. I loved the melted cheese on top. Mad Rooster doesn't take reservations, but you can join the waitlist from afar by going to their website. You'll get a text notification confirming that you joined, and right before your table is ready, you'll get a text saying "you've been removed from the waitlist". Don't be alarmed! This doesn't mean you've lost your spot in line, it means you're almost ready to be seated. The place is always super busy (green flag!) so make sure you get on that wait list unless you're willing to wait 45+ minutes on a weekend morning. read more

Mad Rooster Cafe - Milwaukee - Bacon egg and cheese bagel sandwich with sweet potato fries - Cafes Near Me - West Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Came on a Sunday and it was pretty packed, but they got us seated quickly! The strawberry pineapple mimosa was crazy good. I had to force myself to drink it slowly so it would last most of the meal. I got a French toast with some fruit and my partner got an omelet. He said the eggs were slightly undercooked, but he still devoured his entire meal lol. Good spot to by! read more

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The best breakfast you will ever have. Service is awesome. Food is fresh and comes out fast. Coffee is awesome. The smoothies are too die for. Our waitress Genuine M was really awesome. She did such a great job and was really friendly. read more

Such a gem that I never realized was there. The inside was a lot larger than I anticipated. With a visibly full parking lot we thought our table of 5 would take awhile to be seated. We were greeted immediately and sat instantly. Food came out fresh AND fast. The best part was our server, Angel. He was very patient with the little ones, he had great recommendations and such fun conversation! read more

I live very close to this place and is one of my favorites! I have enjoyed every single item from the menu that I have tried! The service is great, I know most of the staff by now. Everyone is very friendly and everything is always nice and clean. read more

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We were down in the area and decided to give this place a try, and glad we did! We were very impressed by how many people and cars were here, and were expecting to wait a half hour, but got seated almost immediately, quite impressive. We ordered our food and got it quick. Service was good, food was also good with large portions . The inside itself was large, and buzzing with people chatting, wet welcoming . We will definitely be coming back, great first experience ! read more

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Great food Great prices. I love this place. I eat is really a treat I recommend this to anybody stopping me through or anyone who lives in the area the food is amazing read more

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The service was excellent. It is very polilar especially on the weekends and even though it's large demand is high. The food was outstanding. My wife tried the homemade Greek yogurt- it was amazing. I tried it and im Not a biggest yogurt fan but do eat the Greek style. This was so much better than any I've tried. All the other items we just some of tge best I've ever had. We travel a good bit and eat breakfast out on our travels. My wife and I feel this is the Best breakfast restaurant read more

Spectacular as usual! The crape breakfast burrito was scrumptious!!the service, coffee and house potatoes are also second to none!! read more

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Service was good but the food was blah. I ordered an omelette with the chicken chorizo and other vegetables and it was very bland. It came with red potatoes and they were so greasy I could not eat them. Coffee was room temp but the mimosas were tasty. It's a nice comfy space and colorful as well, but I cannot recommend it for breakfast. read more

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First time here. We ordered their classic eggs benedicts, and southern eggs benedicts with their baby red potatoes. Both egg benedicts were very good. Both came with a nice amount of sauce, which often comes with not enough at other restaurants. The baby red potatoes were a major disappointment for us. What we received were potatoes that we cut like fries, but not fried, and coated with too much. They were very mushy and lacked any flavor. When we heard baby red potatoes we thought of small red potatoes that were either cut in half or cubes and baked or grilled with some seasonings on them. Now we know better. If we were to come back, we would order the fruit medley. Also had a Strawberry smoothie and iced coffee. Both were just OK, nothing special. read more

The food and service are always good. I enjoy coming here and having their breakfast menu. The SKILLETS are where they are at!

Ive been coming here for years as a staple hangover spot for breakfast. Very flavorful food, and always great service. Their pancakes are top tier, and I love that their breakfast potatoes are made from red potatoes. Unique to their restaurant as Ive never had them this way at any other restaurant. read more

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This was a cozy place to have a great meal! Restaurant was busy but service was fantastic. My monte christo sandwich was huge and tasted fantastic. This was our first time there but will definitely be back! read more

I was a little bit disappointed . I felt rushed . They were very subtle . The food was fine. It was crowded and busy. You can put your name on the wait list! It is casual . I like the Kenosha one much better . I tried this one a couple of times before with a better experience so I am not sure read more

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I went with my family and we got the Mexican steak bowl, salmon and eggs and the classic breakfast. The ham was so delicious very juicy and tender. The salmon was okay very smokey. The bowl is amazing the steak is very tender and juicy complimenting the runny eggs and avocado. As for the service magnificent, our server was very kind and very welcoming The ambiance was okay its very crowded along with a very long wait time. Cons- The glasses were a little foggy. other than that this place is definitely a must!! read more

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My friend and I are here when we were visiting Milwaukee and we were so impressed! The decor is all rustic farmhouse but still cozy. The service was quick and extremely friendly and accommodating. The coffee, iced and hot, hit the spot. My crepes were wonderful - made me do the happy dance! My friend got a skillet that was also delicious. Can't wait to go back! read more

Mad Rooster Cafe - Milwaukee - Banana & Nutella Crepes (but I'm allergic to bananas so they subbed strawberries ) - Cafes Near Me - West Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Best breakfast place. Always please coming here just wish the restaurant was open a little later I. The day the hours aren't really the best have to be a early bird to catch them open read more

The good part: Pleasant and efficient service, and a superior, individual fruit bowl. The bad part: Eggs ordered scrambled and well done were only partially cooked and wet. Bacon ordered well done and crisp was only partially cooked with some of it being floppy to inedible. Toast was brought to the table too cold to melt soft butter even after it had sat for awhile. The slices were huge, and the butter and jam that came with it was barely enough for one slice. I didn't have time to have the botched order remade. Three stars are for service, fruit, and what seemed like quality ingredients. Even so, I wouldn't choose to return. read more

Stopped in passing by Wi... the staff was great and this veggie bowl had everything in it i love. The option off adding a protein was excellent. Nice clean restaurant and great music. Would come back if in the area. read more

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Our food was excellent, and our waitress, Addy, was absolutely wonderful, attentive, friendly, and made our experience enjoyable overall. Unfortunately, our first impression upon arrival was very disappointing. As we were entering, part of our group was holding the door open for a man using a walker, while others were holding it for the rest of our party to come in behind us. A hostess (blonde hair, snakebite piercing, no visible name tag) addressed us in a tone that felt aggressive and inappropriate for a front-of-house interaction, saying, "Can you close that door?" One of my friends, who is deaf, responded, "Sorry, what?" The hostess repeated herself more sharply, "Close the door, it's cold." When we explained that we were holding it for others, she replied, "Well, can you wait until they're closer? It's cold in here," and gave us a noticeably rude look. This happened immediately upon entering, without any greeting or welcome, which made for a very uncomfortable start to our visit. As someone who manages a restaurant in Milwaukee, I understand how important first impressions are, and this was one of the worst I've experienced. To add to this, the same employee later checked on our table but behaved noticeably differently with us compared to others. She was also very loud while interacting with a nearby table--laughing and flirting in a way that drew attention from multiple guests, many of whom appeared visibly uncomfortable. While we truly appreciated the quality of the food and Addy's service, the initial interaction and overall conduct from the hostess significantly impacted our experience. It is such a shame because the food and waitstaff was absolutely amazing. It's also disappointing to see that responses to reviews appear to be AI-generated through Yext rather than thoughtful, direct replies. It gives the impression that guest feedback isn't being genuinely heard or addressed, especially when issues like this seem to point to larger management concerns. read more

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First time here. Was very impressed. Would come back. It was mid-morning on a Thursday. They were busy but not packed. Got seated right away, and our server checked in with us. The server was super good. The waters, beverages, and food were all delivered in efficiency and warm smiles. Thanks Abby! We got a Breakfast Burrito and the Home Made Yogurt. Everything was hot, flavorful, and good portions. The yogurt was especially good, with sliced almonds and just the right amount of honey drizzle. Definitely would put this on this list of excellent breakfast places. read more

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This place never disappoints. Breakfast with my son on a Sunday morning. We got right in even though it looked busy. We both got the strawberry pineapple mimosas which were delicious. I got the traditional breakfast scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast. Best scrambled eggs at a restaurant. My son got a burrito and fruit. He said it was delicious and the fruit cup was more than just melons and strawberries. This place is always clean and always busy but the staff is friendly and courteous. Will always be one on my favorite breakfast places in Milwaukee. read more

Went for lunch and really not sure why so many good reviews. I got the mad burger and asked for red potatoes. First, I got fries instead. My husband and I both asked for red potatoes and we both got fries. My burger was dry. Granted it was 2 smashed patties but that doesn't mean they should be dry. And what made it worse was it did not have any horseradish mayo. Not sure what the atmosphere was supposed to be. Not very pleasing or inviting was planning on going for breakfast in the morning but don't think so now. read more

Omg-love this place and will definitely be back-highly recommend! The service was wonderful, we got there at a great time and was seated immediately. When we left there was a line out the door and the inside waiting area was packed. The menu was great, lots of amazing options which made it hard to pick! We ordered the Mad Bloody-it was SO GOOD-loved the deviled egg on top. I ordered the avocado, salmon Benedict with upgraded potatoes. Portions were huge. The potatoes alone could have been a meal-absolutely loved them. Ended up saving them and having it for breakfast the next day. The food was truly outstanding, unique and service was top notch. Highly recommend and will be back. Service was great and restaurant was clean. read more

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I always rave about the brunch here. One of my girlfriends and I were looking for somewhere to eat one morning and we drove past here! The granola pancakes, red potatoes, and mimosas were so delicious. I will say that we also tried the cinnamon crunch French toast and I a huge fan. It was cold, and kinda tough to eat overall so we left that alone. The service was great, as always. The staff is so friendly. read more

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You can assume that the inside is farm themed and it is! Very cozy and lots of space. My family and I have been many times. With about 15, 8, and 5 people. Making a reservation is easy and we've always been seated rather quickly. Every waiter and server we've had has always exceeded our expectations! The food tastes great! I love their mimosas! Their potatoes are amazing!!! And I always like how they make their eggs. My most recent order was the stuffed French toast and it was so good, the cream was a Bavarian cream and it complemented the bread and fruits very well. I can't remember if this was a half or full order (sorry) but either one is worth it for me. Prices are similar to most breakfast places nowadays. read more

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I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Food is great, Service is WONDERFUL!!!! Every meal that I have had from MAD ROOSTER was magnificent!!!! The ambiance is nice! read more

The place was good. I would say super delicious but it was tasty and comfortable. I loved the environment and my server was the sweetest woman! She was comical and engaging. I'm going to come back. Emilia is so sweet!!! Ask for her! read more

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Nom nom! Portions are always plentiful and when I eat here I'm full all day. Service is consistent. Love there is a parking lot. I can see huge groups enjoying it here too. read more

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Food was excellent, service also! Breakfast with friends! Looking forward to going again! Trying Chilaquiles on my next visit! read more

Spicy chicken and waffles So this place does have parking, but it can be a little difficult. You will have to wait for a table, they do have a sitting area. The only thing I didn't like was our seating. Yes, there are only two of us. However, I do not like the tiny two person booths when eating a meal with multiple plates and beverages. The place was busy. Not so much that we should not have seen our server more than we did. read more

I found this spot on Yelp and had to give it a try. The aesthetic was great and I loved the atmosphere. The service was amazing and our server Hershay was extremely helpful and polite to us! The food was good and I particularly enjoyed the chicken chorizo reds! I also enjoyed their sunrise mimosas. Definitely would recommend if your a local or visiting the area! read more

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I was abruptly taken off the waiting list after being on it for over 30 minutes and driving across the city to eat on Mother's Day.

Obviously I loved this place when I used to come here more often a couple of years ago. I had a very unpleasant experience when I brought friends from out of town. The hostess that seated us seemed stressed and angry, which I understand when it's a busy Sunday, it happens. One in our party was a 4 month old in a car seat and as she seats us in a booth, she doesn't offer to bring a high chair. As we're struggling to figure out seating with a baby, she stares and makes a comment "the table moves". I will note that our waitress was wonderful and more than accommodating during our meal! I ordered the chilaquiles with scrambled eggs, and the entire quantity of eggs had egg shell pieces in it... like it was done haphazardly and not accidentally. Other than that, food was good. Just disappointed with the experience overall as I had very high expectations from previous visits. read more

One look at the fruit lets you know immediately that this place is different! I mean, who does pomegranate, blackberries, or mandarins anymore?!? Denver omelet was loaded with ham and veggies, huge, and super filling with multiple flavors in every bite. read more

Mad Rooster Cafe - Milwaukee - Denver omelet and fruit - Cafes Near Me - West Milwaukee, Wisconsin

My husband and I chose to celebrate a small milestone with brunch at Mad Rooster and we were so happy with this decision! It had been years since I had actually been at Mad Rooster, usually opting for takeout instead due to how crowded the restaurant gets and how long the wait times are. The key for us on this Sunday morning was joining the waitlist via Yelp before we even left our house and timing our arrival to coincide with what the waitlist said. Once we got to the restaurant, we still waited about 10 minutes, but it was much better than people who joined the list at the restaurant. Once we were seated, we had swift service. We got water immediately and our waitress checked on us a couple times (but not in a rushing way) to get our orders. I got the seasonal sangria and my husband enjoyed a Peach Bellini. Both were very good and I would easily get both of them again as summery fruity brunch cocktails. For brunch, I am a total savory meal with a sweet side and thank God my husband is willing to go along with this! He got a breakfast burrito with a side of fries, I got the chilaquiles with a side of baby red potatoes, and got a full serving Nutella banana crepes to share between us. The crepes were OUTSTANDING - filled to the brim with Nutella and bananas and a side of whipped cream. They're plenty sweet on their own, but I liked them a lot with some syrup as well which came out warm! My husband liked his burrito, which I didn't try. But the seasoning on the fries he got were very good! My chilaquiles were fantastic - some chips were crispy and some were more loaded with toppings. The flavor was definitely there. The over medium eggs were perfectly cooked with a slightly runny yolk. The baby red potatoes were equally delicious with a little more salt that I added. read more

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Excellent food, excellent service! We will stop every time we are in Milwaukee. Coffee is top notch as well!