My friends and I came in for dinner on a Wednesday evening and had an excellent time! We had a…read moregroup of 8 people and made a reservation, which I'm glad we did because it was busy! The restaurant itself is so cute. I really appreciate all the cozy touches, beautiful art, and amazing pink tree in the middle. This place would make for a great date night or girls dinner! Our service was amazing. Everyone was so kind and helpful. We ordered the hummus trio to start which was colorful and delicious. We were brought so much fresh, warm bread with the hummus. We also asked for a side of veggies for the hummus, and they quickly brought us some. Everyone in the group enjoyed their entrees. We especially enjoyed the side of spicy fried potatoes.

Food 4/5: hummus was some of the best we've had. Deliciously creamy and the fresh bread was great…read more The mixed platter was good but the beef tenderloin and kofta were a bit tough/over cooked. Rice was flavorful and garlic sauce had a nice bite. Ambiance 5/5: music was a great volume, seating was comfortable, and decor was pretty. Service 3/10: took a little while for our server to come over and then we were only checked on after we were done eating already. Was not very busy so we were surprised service was lackluster.

Nice place for a drink and to relax a bit. Very very nice staff, they were honestly the best part…read moreof our visit by far. There's a better selection of drinks when you go upstairs, or at least there was the day that we visited, which was during a street fest. The upstairs bartenders and the ones outside were all really friendly and we definitely felt like this was a place we could go back to and enjoy another few rounds.

Casablanca Brady Street has been a staple for my girlfriends and I for years even before the patio…read morewas built. We've always loved the happy hour, hookah, and food. We've enjoyed "sip and paints" here, New Year's Eve, when they offered brunch with crepes, and frequented when they had their vegetarian lunch buffet. Unfortunately, things have changed. 1. Atmosphere The décor hasn't changed. Still sleek, dimly lit, and romantic. The bathroom water wasn't working, and staff seemed aware of it when we mentioned it. How is that sanitary or up to code? Several of the chairs brought to our table were also broken, with bent legs a clear safety issue. It's typically packed on a Saturday like a dance club but it was nearly empty on a Saturday night which may be a reflection of our experience. 2. Service Our waitress was kind and attentive despite handling a large group, but the busboy was unprofessional. He started clearing plates while people were still eating and even asked my husband to reach across the table to hand over other guests' dishes. It made us feel rushed, even though the place wasn't busy. 3. Food My chicken shawarma was greasy, hard, sour, and unseasoned, almost as if the meat had gone bad. The potato balls were cut open which I've never seen and underwhelming. My husband and son's wings were over fried and tough, the spinach artichoke dip was clumpy and poorly blended, and others said the lamb chops were "okay." Honestly, the best thing I ate that night was the pita bread. 4. Overall Experience This used to be our go to for birthdays, Brady Street drag show viewing, and happy hour, but it's gone downhill. Between the sanitation issues, broken furniture, food quality, and rushed service, it no longer feels like "our spot". SO TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION.... This was hard to write because I have so many great memories here and I wanted the experience to be better. Sadly, I won't be returning.

I walked into the butcher shop needing a couple pounds of ground beef and some chicken thighs for…read morethe week. The Mexican butcher had an attitude from the moment I said hello -- short answers, no eye contact, just slapping meat on the scale like I was bothering him. When I got to the register, the total didn't match the prices on the tags. I politely pointed it out, thinking it was probably just a mistake. Instead of checking or apologizing, he got defensive immediately, insisting the price was correct even though the tag clearly said otherwise. When I pushed back and asked him to double check, he raised his voice, started talking over me, and acted like I was accusing him of something criminal instead of just asking a simple question. Other customers in line were visibly uncomfortable. I ended up paying just to get out of there, but I've lost this shop as a customer for good. I'd genuinely warn anyone nearby to be careful with this place -- between the attitude and the pricing discrepancy, it's not worth the hassle. No matter how good the meat is, that kind of treatment and lack of honesty isn't something I'm willing to put up with again.

4.5/5 stars Let me start by saying I have personal biases…read moreI'm battling here. I have newly moved to the Milwaukee area from Metro Detroit (home to the largest Arab population outside of the Middle East) and therefore not only did I grow up with great food our restaurant options have always been elite. If I seem nitpicky I'm sorry but let's get to it! I got the mixed grill plate, Turkish salad, and a lentil soup. Highlights: the shish tawook was perfect, juicy, not over cooked, the kafta loaded with flavors, the hummus was solid, I loved the bed of rice it was on, and the soup delicious... "so T, what happened to the half star?" This is where I might be overly critical... the chopped veggie salad was in dire need of salt, or consider dressing it with the jalapeño mix that was on the hummus. The Turkish salad put me in quite a conundrum... was it delicious? Oh hell ya, was it spicy? Yes (inject it my veins), so what's the issue? My issue here was just that it wasn't a salad. It was an excellent salsa, but I didn't have chips to eat it with and this isn't a "salad" you can eat by itself. If they had fried the Arabic bread and seasoned it like the fattoush chips and gave me a bag of it with the Turkish salad that might be the greatest combo known to Milwaukee. Finally, the only true criticism of this place, the beef kabobs... flavor was amazing, it was tender too but it was severely overcooked. I don't blame the restaurant because as an Lebanese person I grew up with way too many over cooked bbqs and aunts and uncles thinking red meat was blood despite eating kibbee nayee (beef tartar-Lebanese style) but if that had two minutes less on the grill it might have the holy grail of mixed grill plates. All of this to say I was very impressed, Milwaukee has some good spots and I wasn't sure what to expect when I moved here but this place does it for me, will probably make it a rotational spot

Had a wonderful meal as usual at Old Town. The Cheese Burek was very well prepared and tasted…read moreexcellent as did the stuffed zucchini. Along with the dinner, delicious mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables were served. They present an excellent appetizer to be spread on homemade bread. The cherry strudel is still top notch as always..Highly recommend the restaurant for healthy, tasty food and a most attentive owner.

So many opportunities for improvement here. 1. Upon entering noticed a dank odor in the place. Got…read moreused to it after awhile. 2. Owner Natalia functioned as matre'd, waitress, bartender, bussboy and cook to 4 tables. No wonder she was short with us. 3. We mistakenly selected Old Town to celebrate 2 birthdays among us 2 couples. She refused to give us separate checks, not their policy. Change your "policy " and think of the customer and make paying less awkward. 4. Burek was bland and dry, not worth the wait. 5. Cheavapps were not that good. Two people in our party really enjoy this specialty but said food trucks have tastier cheavapps. 6. Rack of lamb was so overpriced at $40 for 4 small ribs. It was done perfectly but each rib was only 2 bites for a lady and 1 bite for a man. That's $5-10 a bite, really! 7. Owner only came around once to refill water. 8. It took 30 minutes to get a second drink. Owner reminded us that she was the bartender too. Hire some people. 9. I'm not asking for anything free. Fine dining places, like Old Town professes to be, usually recognize celebrations, not here. 10. Dishes not cleared and we're having to have our conversation with a lot of dirty dishes on the table waiting an extraordinary amount of time for take home containers. 11. The app for our friends was delivered with their main course not when our apps were given prior to the entree, so meal was timed wrong and we awkwardly had to eat in front of them. SUMMARY-there were just so very many things wrong that were ALL under the owner Natalia's control. The message to the customer is she just plain doesn't care about food quality, service, just give her money for overpriced mediocre food. Was she trying to save money by having no staff? Although we like to see restaurants with 60 years in business survive, it is clear from her actions that this place has lost its passion for everything and is "swirling". Do better Natalia, much much better.

Was at my kid's sports tournament down the street at the "Milwaukee County Sports Complex" and was…read morelooking for a healthy place to eat. Found this place online. Friendly and quick service. Clean. The food was delicious. I ordered the shawarma mixed plate. The meat, veges, hummus all tasted fresh. The rice had a nice flavor without any overwhelming spices or herbs. The only recommendation I can make is to have more of a selection of drinks. Other than that, I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area.

The food was fantastic, absolutely delicious. It's counter service and it takes time to make this…read moreawesome food. I highly recommend calling ahead an order, you can still eat in if you want. There are plenty of tables and the staff was really nice.

Fantastic shisha session. Owners knows his stuff and the vibe super chill. Highly recommendread more

Shi Chai is an excellent place to grab a hookah. I usually frequent here late at night to wine my…read moreday down. the decor is not the same as a Casablanca (Milwaukee) but it does the job. They offer you a menu for the shisa (hookah) flavors. I felt like i was a kid in a candy store with all of the possibilities. I will say that it is more expensive then some of the other hookah spots in Milwaukee but a extra couple of bucks hasn't hurt my pockets so i can live with it. There isn't a bar or a huge food menu so don't expect that when you enter. The crowd is usually 20 to 30 something hipsters or college students from the river west area. So no dressing up or over dressing its not that type of place. The pro for this place is that it is diverse and i appreciate that.

Been here several times before. I've been paying a lot more attention to the tea lattes I'm being…read moreserved, and I mention that because what I experienced today may actually be consistent with previous visits. The place is still as cute as ever, and the staff are very nice and helpful. Unfortunately, their lattes come across more like warmed milk with foam on top. The temperature and flavor were good, but the texture below the foam was flat. Maybe I need to request extra frothy next time. I also had a chance to try one of their specialty pastries, the Fig Kurabiye. That was amazingly good. They warmed it up a bit, and it was moist and delicious. Like the best Fig Newton you'll ever have. Next time, I would definitely ask for an upgrade if ordering a latte.

Excellent coffee and even better service! The owners are a husband and wife. I don't know if you…read morewill ever meet kinder people!!! Love them! If you are in the Waukesha area, stopping at Cafe De Arts is a must! They roast all their beans in house and the coffee is sooo smooth. The ambiance is so cozy and welcoming inside as well. Great vibes, great people and great coffee! What more can you ask?!

Delicious food. Great service ( it is sit down) , very nice space and good value. . Had BabaG and…read morechickenswarma sand which.

Newly renovated inside was very airy and bright and clean and pretty. Almost felt too fancy for the…read moretype and price of the food. Not complaining though! It was beautiful. We did a pick up tonight. Had we known it was so pretty, we probably would have made plans for a sit down dinner. Food is good and I'll get to it in a minute, but what truly stood out here was the service. There were two ladies serving/talking order, and both were over the top friendly, with beautiful smiles and super kind. Made whole experience stellar. Falafel One of the best I've had lately. It obviously just came out of the fryer and was so crispy on the outside and steaming delicious inside. Rice Rice is ok. Not the best. Beef Kafta Loved it! Meat was tasty and tender and yummy Baba ghannoug Pretty good - not the best I've had, but pretty up there Hummus I'm personally not a fan of hummus period. But hubby said it was good. Overall, I can't say it's going to be my favorite place ever, but it's really good and I'd go back when I'm in the area for sure! And dine in to enjoy the decor and the awesome service. (And the food, of course)