I have been wanting to go to Odd Duck for so long, and I finally got the chance and it did not…read moredisappoint! We had a wonderful experience dining here! Our server, Adam, was quick and attentive. He was funny, suggested items for us to try, and was very tentative of our friend's food allergy. We started the night with a few drinks; #39 non-alcoholic Paloma, #129 non-alcoholic sbagiato, and #33 Sherry Pear-Y. All of which were absolutely amazing! Then we ordered the Chili Crisp Deviled Eggs (comes with two pieces), Crispy Thai-Style Oyster Mushrooms, Cappelletti, Slow-braised Bison Cheek, Cha Ca La Vong (Catfish), and the Wood-fired Bavette Steak. Where do I begin? First off, everything was fantastic! Delicious, creative, and memorable. Some dishes even had us ordering seconds! First the Chili Crisp Deviled Eggs: so creamy! We ended up ordering another plate of them (four orders) because one wasn't enough for the four of us. The Crispy Thai-Style Oyster Mushroom: insanely seasoned! It was crispy and the kick of the Thai chili peppers, made it our tables favorite (we ordered another plate of this)! The bits of crunch rice mixed in was also a pleasant surprise. The bits of green beans and cucumber was a nice way to cool the kick of the spices. The Slow-braised Bison Cheek: It was very interesting. Very soft and when paired with the polenta cake, mozzarella, and carrot, it tasted amazing. Cha Ca La Vong (Catfish): Also very interesting. It tastes very similar to a Vietnamese catfish soup! The pineapple fish sauce paired amazing with the glass noodles. The only complaint I have about this dish, was that the glass noodles weren't fully cooked, so they were a bit hard. The Wood-fired Bavette Steak: My god, this was amazing! It was perfectly cooked, the dark chocolate bordelaise paired with the mushrooms and steak was incredible. Like I said, everything was amazing! Our table was blown away with the creativity and quality of the food. The service was amazing, everyone was very sweet and helpful. The atmosphere was lovely and quirky. It was fun spotting all the duck decorations. Honestly, cannot rave enough about this place, I look forward to the next time I visit!

Odd Duck has been one of the top places I've been wanting to go to for a while…read more The vibes were 10/10. This is such a cool place to take your time eating at. The servers here know the menu very well which was super helpful when deciding what we wanted to order. The food was good but out of the 4 dishes we ordered the Tempura Nori Roll GIMMARI was the only memorable item to me and our server said it would be rotated off of the menu. I can tell that there has been a lot of care and detail put into the experience here and I can really appreciate that.

The food is amazing! The Buddha Bowl is Chef's Kiss with tender asparagus, delicious tofu and…read morecashew cream. The Truffle potato salad was very good and perfectly seasoned. The grilled cheese was tasty too. I wish they would be open beyond 3pm.

When I moved into the area I was excited to see that there was a vegetarian and vegan friendly spot…read moreso close to me! I've tried a few things on the menu and all were great! I like the decor a lot, the greenery is very pretty and definitely the focal point of the restaurant. All the staff I interacted with in my 2 visits were kind, inviting, and explained any substitutions and options well! Will definitely come here for a change of scenery while WFH or to grab food with friends and family.

Lovely spot! Great menu - lots of vegan/veggie options. Good prices…read more Food tastes so fresh and amazing! Loved the portion size. Left very happy and satisfied. Service staff was very sweet and speedy to attend.

How have I not reviewed this place! I've been here probably about a dozen times, and it's my go to…read morespot for Ethiopian food in the U.S. I fell in love with Ethiopian food, and the owners here make this space truly unique. I love the attention to detail and the family friendly environment of the restaurant space itself. The owners wife cooks the food, and it is consistent and delicious every single time. The red lentils are so tasty--I order double portions when I come in. I am a meat eater so that says a lot about the preparation of the vegetarian sides--so good! The injera is some of the best I've had--perfectly chewy and tangy, not too mild and not rubbery. 10/10. Portion sizes are generous and family style. Order several different sides and enjoy.

I love going to Grassroots to get a nice salad, I work a couple buildings over and its a quick walk…read moreaway when I don't put together a lunch myself. There is indoor seating for groups or individuals. You can build your own salad or customize one of their signature options. I usually order ahead, the Santa Fe salad with quinoa and tofu, and they have it ready when I arrive! You start by choosing your fresh greens, spinach, spring mix, romaine lettuce, and/or quinoa. Then a protein and any extras. Customizing one of the signature salads, you can swap ingredients too! The salads are a great size for the price and filling! A great, healthy option when downtown!

What a Green Oasis in a City filled with Cheese Curds and Cheese Burgers…read more Highly recommend this establishment if you are looking for something healthy and tasty. Ordered the Chicken Asian Salad and a Smoothie that tasted delicious with oranges and carrots. Appreciate the quality of the food.

I actually came here this past Sunday and was not quite sure what to expect as I have never been…read morehere before. They had a wide variety of gain bowls, salads and wraps to choose from and they all looked good. I ended up choosing the Asian BBQ grain bowl and a hibiscus tepache to drink. Let me start by saying, I did not realize how big the grain bowls were. They are big enough for either two people to share or for one very hungry person. I could not eat it all because the portion size we just huge. The bowl had so much flavor and a little kick of spice--just enough from the poblanos to make it a tad spicy but not so much your mouth was burning. The BBQ sauce melded with the grain well too and added a little bit of sweetness to the bowl. Overall, the bowl was great and I would definitely order another one or try some of their other options as well. The tepache tasted similar to kombucha if you have never had once. This was my first time trying it so that was the only thing I could relate it too. The hibiscus flavor was nice and light but overall I would just get a water next time--I just do not think I am a kombucha or tepache person.

I'm always looking for healthy meal options from fast casual places and Forage Kitchen hit the spot…read morefor me. I give it high marks for complex flavors, a thoughtfully curated menu, awesome location (inside public market) and honestly one of the most polite servers I've come across in a while. I visited as part of Milwaukee's first-ever Wellness Week (January 2026) and went to pick up dinner to go for my husband and I. I ordered the cashew bowl which exceeded my expectations and my husband liked this chicken bacon wrap - he was surprised how big it was. If I still worked downtown this place would be one of my top lunch spots. A few things to know before you go: - They are cashless - they have an App for rewards / cash back with purchases - New seasonal flavors which means always something to look forward to in case you like to mix things up - they sell Wisconsin brewed Kombuchas by the can - chooose between wraps, salads, bowls - you can build your own bowl and get exactly what you want

Pretty good downtown eatery that supports local vendors. I got the brisket panini for $14.99 and it…read morewas pretty tasty. A little pricey for just a sandwich but I liked it and it was filling enough.

A chain. Meh service. Had things on the menu and the lady told me they never carry certain…read moreproteins. Silly. Quick and easy, but nothing to go out of your way for.

I've been coming here for decades. I love the family who runs this restaurant and the amazing food…read morethey have. Back in the day, there was fresh roasted coffee on Saturday evenings, but the food is still fantastic. We sat at a table this time, I prefer the 'pedestal' personally. If you're feeling a little adventurous just do it. It can be intimidating to not have utensils- you just tear off a piece of the Injera (like sourdough crepe) and pick up what you want to eat. Not everything is spicy- but some is, so if you're not up for spice, be careful. There are lots of vegan options and it's ok to call the waitstaff over (he doesn't like to interrupt).

Ethiopian Cottage Restaurant is an absolutely amazing local gem of a spot. If you are looking for…read morevegetarian or vegan options, I would highly recommend this place!! Upon entry, we were amazed by the ambiance and vibes of the place. There were traditional Ethipoian art works and decors hung on the walls which were absolutely beautiful. It was our first time trying Ethiopian so we were confused, however the staff were extremely helpful and gave us great recommendations. For a group of 5, we got the vegetarian combo and it came on a large platter on top of injera bread. Every single Wat was spiced to perfection and it surprisingly reminded me of Indian food. The injera was soft and delicious and was a perfect pairing with each Wat. The food was satisfying and the flavors were warm and homey. This restaurant will definitely be getting multiple visits from us in the future!

Decided to join my cousins on a juice cleanse. It was my first time here. They have many flavors of…read morejuices and shots to choose from. They come with the cutest reusable bags (small and large) and the juice flavors are yummy! I opted for the 3 day cleanse, it's around $100 for 21 juice bottles. You drink 7 a day and watch the magic work within your body. Comes with a cute handy paper to help you get started. It was pretty neat to see the juice machines behind the counter as well. Starting my cleanse today! We shall see how this works! Even if you don't opt for the cleanses, they are great to have with meals or a snack individually.

Love love love Juiced! They make terrific cold pressed juices with no added sugar…read more I fist found their juices at Sendiks and it was love at first sip. They have juices for all tastes and you can create a regimen for yourself. I usually grab one as a post workout hydration. If you visit either Walkers point juicery, you can get good deals on juices or pick up their detox packages. Definitely check this place out or reach for your next Juiced! at a local grocery store.

The food is quite good. But they advertised Mushroom Tartine on their socials and by the time we…read moregot there, around 5:30 on a Saturday they were already out. So on a busy weekend night, they ran out of their featured dish in less than an hour after opening. It's a small, cute space and it's clear that they need a lot of table turnover, but we felt super rushed which is not idea.

This place is sooo cute. Also so busy on a Wednesday night. We got warm bread and butter. I almost…read moreforgot the butter was dairy free. How amazing is that! The nachos were so delicious and filling. We absolutely destroyed them. Anyways let's talk about something mind blowing.... the chocolate cake. So sweet and decadent. The texture is like perfectly moist and fluffy. I can't believe it has mushrooms in it. Will definitely be back and hopefully get drinks next time!