Have had takeout from Transfer before, but recently had the opportunity to dine in for dinner, and it was SO GOOD! I've always liked Transfer's pizza, but gosh, I've been missing out! Made a reservation with some friends and their two kids, we had a nice table near the kitchen. A cocktail, beer and wine were ordered, all perfectly made/served -- the Pinot was on the last bottle, and I even got the last of the 'old brand' in a glass, and glass of the 'new', which was really considerate -- I feel like most places would've just mixed them! Ordered bruschetta and garlic bread for apps.....don't miss out on the bruschetta!! Super fresh garlic flavor was incredible. Ordered the BBQ chicken pizza (large) and it was enough for two hungry adults and had two pieces for leftovers too! Kids enjoyed small cheese and sausage, and friends ordered Sausage and Basil, and it was delicious! Right amount of toppings to sauce to crust ratio on every pizza. Having their pizza hot and fresh out the oven rather than take out was really a game changer! Couldn't resist the tiramisu, and you shouldn't either.. delightful espresso soaked goodness, and we also finished the night with limoncello. Service was great, and dare I say, I think the servers actually enjoyed their job! Staff was having fun together, and tables were promptly being served, which made for a fun vibe and good energy in the restaurant overall. Will definitely be coming back in the future! read more

This inside of this place is so well done and fun. They specialize in pretty much only pizza and salad. The cheesy garlic bread was amazing. It was light and flaky, and we ate the whole thing, which I normally can't do and don't even get me started on the marinara sauce was soooooo good and it has a little spice to it. I highly recommend trying it and then asking it to be put on your pizza, we will definitely be doing this next time. The staff was attentive and very friendly. We got the pepperoni pizza it does only come in one crust. I'm a fan of thin crust, but this one was very good even though it was a little thicker. I highly recommend this place. read more

Transfer Pizzeria Café - Pepperoni pizza with white onions, black olives, and mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Transfer has consistently been my favorite pizza spot in the city for years. Their pizza is always amazing, service can't be beat, you can get big group small groups, come here for a date night, it checks all the boxes. They now have a cute back patio in a renovated bus that is its own vibe, too. And Wednesday nights (or Thursday nights?) they have live music. My favorite pizzas are the white sauce ones! And I always have to get the salami bruschetta. read more

Transfer Pizzeria Café - Salami Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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First timer at Transfer and already can't wait to come back. I peeped the menu ahead of time and knew it would be hard to choose what to order because every pizza was so unique. Our friends persuaded us to order the dill pickle pizza and it was a 10/10. I was so distracted by how delicious everything was, forgot a food photo! We also got the hot rod and prosciutto funghi which were equally solid. Service was excellent and speedy and overall atmosphere was hip and upbeat. Would recommend a reservation, it was bustling on a Friday night. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

I have driven by Transfer at least 2000 times. Why did it take decades for me to walk in the door? Tonight is jazz night, and it feels like I walked into cafe in New York City. Holy moly, amazing sideline to a killer ensemble and patrons out of central casting for a gritty New York drama. Their Blood Orange Negroni was like a tonic after a night of Pinot Grigio. Pizza looks amazing, service is impeccable. Why oh why has it taken me so long to come here?! read more

Transfer Pizzeria Café - Jazz band - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Best pizza in the Walkers Point/ Bay View area!! This has been my go to take out spot since moving to the neighborhood. Super easy online ordering, and prompt pickup at the side entrance always makes it a smooth transition from restaurant to home. Now the pizza itself.... delicious! That solid combo of a crunchy/ soft crust with a nice crisp bottom is great! I consistently get the Hawaiian and have a hard time keeping leftovers for long (if at all). read more

Transfer Pizzeria Café - Hawaiian Pizza and Pepperoni Pizza - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1st time trying based upon reviews. Not impressed! 1.Waited an extra 20 mins to pick up my takeout because they burnt my pizza which they acknowledged prior. 2. Dedicated take out parking was a log jam because people were squatting when their pizzas weren't ready yet. Although when I arrived at my dedicated pick up time, they asked me not to park when I arrived. 3. Most importantly, not impressed with the overall taste, the crust, the sauce, none of it. I was expecting a lot more based on the reviews and it fell flat in every way. Maybe it was rushed because they had to replace it, but I won't be returning much better options in Milwaukee for sure. read more

Transfer Pizzeria Café - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We stopped by Transfer for an early Valentine's Day dinner and to use our City Tin coaster! We were able to be seated right away and they were just using the front part of the restaurant. It is such a nice environment and the staff is so friendly and on top of things. They even were able to hook us up with a special topping they don't normally have. My reason for not giving it 5 stars is that I think the pizza just might not be my style of pizza. I never gravitate toward it for some reason, but I know other people really enjoy it! The staff and environment are really great! read more

Transfer Pizzeria Café - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Walked into live music on a Thursday evening. Very busy place and a whole extra seating room in the back. Got seated immediately and ordered garlic bread and a large pizza. The bread was okay, but the pizza had good toppings and Asiago cheese. Crust was great too. Would definitely come again for the vibes and a different pizza. It did take longer than average for the pizza to come out though. read more

Came here with my husband and daughter. The service was great, very attentive from the start. We were seated right away and our server checked in shortly after. She did an excellent job throughout our meal. We started with the spinach artichoke dip, which was really good and didn't last long at our table. My husband ordered the Hawaiian pizza, and my daughter and I shared the S.M.O. The Hawaiian was solid but could've used more pineapple. The S.M.O. needed a little more seasoning, the crust was bland and the toppings didn't have much flavor. Overall, the food was decent, but I'm not sure I'd make the drive from the suburbs again. read more

Visited friends in Milwaukee and they suggested this spot. Lots of room for seating, cute diner style bar area. We didn't have any drinks at this stop but looked like a full bar. I ordered a classic pepperoni pizza but my two friends were vegetarians and there were tons of options. Pizza was so good, perfectly cooked crust and flavorful toppings. This could be fun a spot for friends or family. Kid friendly! read more

Transfer Pizzeria Café - Pizzas - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Pie for pie the best za in the city! Transfer has been a staple in the MKE pizza scene for decades, and for good reason. They have an excellent variety of pizza options, but you must try one of their garlic sauce pizzas! 2 of our favorites are the Garlic Special: garlic cream sauce, cheese, sausage, mushrooms Or Garlic Lovers: garlic cream sauce, cheese, pepperoni, sausage You really can't go wrong with any pizza you order, although I will say the dill lacked any hint of dill flavor, so that was disappointing. The service is great, very attentive and helpful navigating the menu. Also fun: They have live jazz music every Thursday! Most pizza spots are made to carry out, but Transfer has created a warm and inviting space to dine in on some tasty za! read more

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The service here is fantastic and consistent. The food is also very, very tasty. I am pleasantly baffled by how great Transfer's customer service is, over and over again. Everyone I've interacted with is friendly, courteous, and genuine. I've picked up carry out orders from here at least a dozen times and have never had a bad interaction. This is 90% of the reason why I keep coming back. The other 10% is for the food... their pizzas are really, really good. I loooovve the garlic special. Despite having sausage and a garlic sauce, it's on the lighter side, and very flavorful. The crust is really good, too. I like that they have several vegetarian and vegan options and some solid choices for salads, as well. read more

The waitstaff was good The ambiance was fine. But I think the pizzas have gone downhill since I last ate there pre Covid. I had the veggie pizzza and my companion had the melanzana. My give pizza had hardly any tomato sauce, and hardly any cheese. And what cheese there was tasteless. I kept putting red chili pepper and Parmesan on it trying to give it more taste, which did not succeed. The crust was very dry. I remember liking their pizza a lot in the past. I don't know what changed, but something did, as my pizza was very bland. My companion felt the same way. We drove across town excitedly to visit this restaurant. We will not do it again, as there are pizza restaurants with much taster pizza closer to home The staff was very nice though. read more

Absolutely amazing pizza! Fun little place with amazing atmosphere. Visited while visiting my daughter and will definitely be back on our next visit. We were greeted immediately upon walking in and had amazing service! read more

Honestly some of the best pizza in Milwaukee. Great place to hang out with a group! I would definitely go back! read more

Transfer Pizzeria Café - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A scrumptious Sunday evening meal! Hubby and I haven't been here in what feels like 5+ years so when someone reminded us of this gem we knew we had to go on our next date night. Such a cute atmosphere. We got a little two top but I'm determined to return at sit at the bar, it's such a vibe. I got the pear martini and would absolutely get it again, 9/10, sweet and refreshing which is exactly what I needed on this summer evening. We started with the Bruschetta, just the basic one, and boy was the flavor awesome!! For pizza, we opted for a large Diavola and added onion (because I'm obsessed w onions). And it was very good! I'd give it a 7.5/10. I feel like there's gotta be better pizzas on the menu but it's so hard to chose. My husband had the idea of a sampler pizza where you get a quarter of all different pizzas because it's honestly so hard to just chose one or two. We had 2 slices to take home (perks of ordering 1 large), and I will get to enjoy them for my lunch on Monday - lucky me!! read more

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Not my cup of tea, comparable to toppers. Good enough bang for the buck, delivery was quick.

Food came out super fast. Was pretty good. They have nightly deals. Our waiter was a little pushy and seemed short with us. read more

Transfer Pizzeria Café - Bbq chicken pizza - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I always point people to this spot when they ask where my favorite pizza is. I love the unique combinations that they come up with. We got two pizzas and some spinach artichoke dip. Our server had a lot of energy and was very attentive. We made a reservation on a Thursday and I'm glad we did because the place was poppin. There was live music, too. read more

Transfer Pizzeria Café - Pizza and artichoke dip - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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We walked two blocks to enjoy Transfer Pizza's Latin jazz, which is held every Thursday night. It was wonderful--even the pizza was better than the last time. With no cover charge, this is the deal of a lifetime. Some of Milwaukee's best jazz musicians show up, their entire family in tow so bring your kids, to jam for our enjoyment. I forgot the name of our excellent server, but she was energetic, bouncing from table to table, from front and back, even from outside in, to make sure we were taken care of. Transfer represented all of Milwaukee on Thursday night. The usual segregation was nowhere to be seen. There were black people, Hispanic people, white people, Asian people, ugly people, pretty people, old people, and young people. It looked like NYC or Chicago! That was great to see. Bravo! We had our pizza, which was well done and crispy, like we ordered. It was delicious. After an exuberant two hours, we paid our bill and walked back to our apartment on the river. A completely different demographic was enjoying the nautical scene at the Bridgewater Grill. I'll take the scene at the Transfer Pizza Café. read more

This is always been one of my go to places. As of the last year or so, though they changed the size of the cocktail glass where the old-fashioned used to be one of the best in town now it's like most other places completely watered down because they don't put the right amount of alcohol in versus soda so therefore I won't be ordering it anymore. Service has always been great. The food is fantastic. Ambience is good. read more

We got there about an hour before our reservation and they still seated us right away! It was Thursday night and they had lovely live jazz music that was so nice to listen to. Our waitress was so kind and helpful with her recommendations. She recommended the cheesy garlic bread to start. The marinara sauce was VERY good! The cheesy garlic bread itself was okay. Clearly good quality ingredients but I think if they use the same type of dough as the pizza it would be much better. It also could have used more garlic/butter on it. We decided to try some of the specialty pizzas. We got the dill pickle and the bbq chicken pizza. The dill pickle pizza was great! Excellent garlic sauce, I wish it had more. Plus the replacement of bacon with pepperoni was really good. I liked it better, but my husband liked the bacon better. It was crispy and well cooked. The bbq sauce was more of a sweet sauce, which isn't my taste. But honestly everything we ate was quite good and they clearly use quality ingredients. The pizza dough was amazing and the pizza was cooked perfectly (a little crispy on the outside but chewy and fluffy on the inside). Also we asked the server about dessert and she gave us her honest opinion- which I greatly appreciated!! I'd definitely come back to try a more classic type of pizza! read more

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Great pizza joint with lots of options for everyone. They have a few different sauces which help act as the flavor base for the specialty pizzas. The Stacy's Special has bbq sauce with chicken, cheese, red onion and smoked gouda. The location used to be a pharmacy way back when and there's plenty of street parking. read more

Transfer Pizzeria Café - Stacy's special - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This place is the best. Great pizza. Best in town. Great service. Always great. Thanks. read more

Transfer Pizzeria Café - Pepperoni Pizza - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Fresh, quality ingredients and a delicious light thin crust. The customer service was wonderful as well! Great for pick-up or dine-in. read more

Transfer Pizzeria Café - Jalapeño and spicy sausage pizza. - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ordered transfer for takeout on a Friday night! My friend had recommended transfer after having 2 great pizzas! We order the Da Vinci pizza to share, one she had enjoyed before. This time something was missing. The crust was good but there was no flavor to the pizza. It was basically just bread, a few tomatoes and sprinkled cheese. Disappointed but will try again, hopefully it was just a fluke! read more

Always great pizza and a great ambiance, the music on Thursdays is always a great experience. Also the staff is friendly

We had an enjoyable meal, sharing a variety of fresh pizzas, four of ours were gluten free and all different, some meaty, some more vegetable and not too doughy. We finished with a lemony small salad. Everything was enlivened by the music of Cameron Webb and his organ trio. I would love to come back and enjoy pizza and Webb's Hammond organ music. read more

I follow Transfer on Instagram so I get updates on their specials regularly. When they released that July's Pizza of the Month was the Elote pizza, I knew I HAD to come. I love almost anything elote and I chose to come here for a low key birthday dinner with my husband. We made reservations the day of on a Saturday, which was completely hassle-less. Our waitress was very talkative and friendly. My husband started with a Spotted Cow and I got a pear martini. My martini was delicious - the pear was very evident and still very much tasted like a medium dry martini. My husband then got a small Caesar salad and we split an order of garlic bread. He really enjoyed his salad and said the croutons tasted fresh and the dressing was on point. The garlic bread didn't look like much, but oh goodness was it delicious. The bread was warm and toasty, but simultaneously also soft and very garlicky in a good way! The marinara it came with was warm and had good flavor also. I was recommended by a friend afterwards to get it with cheese next time and I definitely will be doing that! We then obviously got the elote pizza; we got a small size since we weren't going home immediately afterwards and didn't want to carry around a lot of leftovers. The pizza was exactly what I wanted! The crust was delightfully crispy and there was plenty of corn, queso fresco, cilantro, and garlic sauce to keep me excited to keep eating it! I was genuinely so happy eating this meal. And then just when I thought it was over, our waitress came over with a slice of tiramisu with a lit birthday candle because she got whiff it was my birthday. They don't have a specific desserts menu, but they do have a few options available. I don't remember what the other options were, but do not sleep on this tiramisu! read more

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Love, love, love the pizza, service, and atmosphere. They go out of their way to make your dining experience special.

My most recent visit here was on a Sunday for a late lunch. We were one of three tables in the resturant and received stellar service!! We kept it simple and ordered the cheesy garlic bread and a large pepperoni pizza. OMG the cheesy garlic bread - the portion is huge, we split it between 3 people, and it is DELICIOUS!! The marinara dipping sauce is fantastic; I would definitely purchase jars of it if they sold it. The pepperoni pizza came out lava hot and equally delicious. At Transfer, simple does not equal boring. The crust had great flavor and texture, I would describe it as a thinner "hand tossed." Lots of cheese (I love cheese!) and pepperoni. Superb! I love the variety of pizza on the menu and there is something for everyone, including several vegetarian options and I believe most, if not all, pizzas can be made gluten free. Definitely one of my favorite pizzerias in the area. Recommend and will be back :) read more

For Sunday lunch we had McKenzie as a server and Tuesday evening, we had Joe. The service staff here is always really great, warm and friendly, prepared with suggestions for drinks and eats. Tuesday night the radio had vintage 80s music on, including Sigue Sigue Sputnik, so great! When I come here for brunch, I like to get Ed's Brunch Special with bacon and sausage. It is the best breakfast pizza I've ever eaten hands-down, anywhere! For dinner, my husband and I split the Bruschetta Salami. I could eat it every day without getting tired of it. It's so fresh and delicious! Transfer, you NEVER disappoint. Grazie!! read more

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We picked up our pizza (large pepperoni and sausage) from the window. Very efficient good service. Pizza was only average at best I'm sorry to say. Bland. Are the only decent places in MKE for 'za in Bayview (Anodynes prosciutto and arugula or Classic Slice anything)??? read more

I may be biased, since I work there, but I know that the people there put quality of food and care of the guests as a top priority. It is the first place my partner brought me when she brought me down from the Northwoods six years ago, and I haven't regretted one second since they hired me. The owners are thoughtful, community-minded employers, the food sells itself, the management looks out for its staff, and, with the exception of yours truly, the service is top-notch. The jazz nights are stellar. If you haven't been here yet, you should give it a try, but be warned: you too may want to work here. read more

It's so weird how coming out of the pandemic how excellent service can feel a little claustrophobic. And the service here was excellent, absolutely flawless. It was my first time at this Pizzeria and I am kind of smitten with it. I was able to order one of my favorite pizza combos (artichoke, garlic sauce, cheese, and anchovies). The anchovies were only a $1 up-charge, too. My date was able to get his favorite combo (sausage, onion, mushroom) as well. His pizza was more rustic with the onion and mushrooms thickly cut. The mushrooms were fresh and thickly sliced. His red sauce was also very fresh tasting. A small pizza, which is plenty for one person at six good-sized slices, runs 11.25 to 14 dollars and the large pizzas run 20-25 dollars. There are a ton of flavor variations but also a ton of additional options at very reasonable prices. The crust is my favorite kind, crispy on the bottom but chewy at the edge. The garlic sauce could have been more garlicky, but I'm a garlic fiend so YMMV. Decent beer list, solid wine list, you can order espresso at the end of your meal, and they offer desserts as well. read more

chill vibe, fantastic pizza. my date I both ordered a small pizza which were both delicious (see photos) & some garlic bread -- more food than we needed for two people but we couldn't resist. came on a weeknight and they even had a great drink special off half off a bottle of wine (twist my arm). something else that stuck with me is throughout the restaurant they had information on being green / sustainable (and how they're doing so). I regret not remembering the organization they were a part of that supports that initiative across many local businesses, but how cool! read more

Transfer Pizzeria Café - bottom: prosciutto fungi (sub white sauce instead of red ... highly recommend) top: carne amore - Italian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I really liked the options and variety of pizza they had here. Me and a friend shared 1 large/ medium and we def didn't finish it. I believe ours had like chicken and potatoes etc and it was moist and the bread was crispy af. Super delish And it was not to busy at all. Overall the decor is very cute and gives me vintage diner turned pizza joint. The cons are that parking is all over the place since half the street is no parking or like red lined. Additionally service is a little slow for how not busy it was. That's why I wish I could do a 3.5 star rating. read more

Tired a different GF pizza ... but I will always go back to my sausage choice. But, choose your favorite, because you can't go wrong with your desired choice. read more

My favorite pizza in MKE - been going since they opened. Couldn't imagine my life without them. Ok, enough with the dramatics. If you don't know about this place, you've likely been sleeping under a rock. It's a local gem who makes craft pies with fresh ingredients, killer drinks (my favorite is the $5 Bloody Mary's on Saturdays and Sundays) and always service with a smile. My favorite pizza is Garlic Lovers - garlic base sauce, pepperoni and sausage. I add a few more things like black olives and jalapeños, but it's amazing in its purest state. My husband loves the Carne Amore - swapping out the red sauce for the garlic sauce (did I mention that garlic sauce is INSANE?!). But no matter what pizza you order - I don't think you can go wrong - there is one thing that you cannot forget to order when you're here. The Salami Bruschetta!!! OMG OMG OMG The best thing in the world. So simple, so fresh, so delicious. Their garlic cheese bread is good too. Whatever you do, just eat there (or order takeout/delivery). You will not be disappointed. read more