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    Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern

    4.4 (152 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Kate G.

    Absolutely love their breakfast!! The miso brown butter pancakes are to die for. The spring omelette was also delicious! It's so cute inside and our server was very nice too.

    Summer omelette
    Dana C.

    Elevated breakfast, fresh, creative & flavorful dining experience. Very attentive, friendly & knowledgeable staff. Super chill atmosphere with views of downtown Milwaukee.

    Chili crisp fish sandwich
    Erin O.

    I completely understand the hype about this brunch spot in Downtown Milwaukee! We visited on a weekend morning, where we had to wait about 45 minutes for a seat, but it was very much worth it. The decor and overall vibe of this restaurant is very light and welcoming, and the food is the cherry on top. We started off with some blueberry corn donuts as an appetizer, which was super tasty. My only complaint is that there weren't more donuts on the plate, but it succeeded at holding us over until our entrees were served. My partner ordered the chili crisp fish sandwich, while I ordered the biscuits and gravy. The fish sandwich was incredibly flavorful, with many different toppings that all somehow complimented each other, though at times you could hardly taste the fish! The biscuits and gravy were also delicious and had a very unique curry gravy. The egg which came on top added to the savory-ness of the dish. If I'm ever back in this city, this would be first on my list of stops back!

    Sandy S.

    This was a perfect spot for breakfast in downtown Milwaukee! When we arrived, we were a little surprised that the wait would be 45-60 minutes, for the two of us - especially since only six people were in the waiting area. We waited about 25 minutes and then were sat at the empty spot by the window - which was empty when we walked in. We ordered the jalapeño infused Bloody Mary - which were delicious, with a cute little beer chaser. There were so many yummy options, making the decision difficult - what to have for breakfast? My husband had the sausage breakfast biscuit special of the day, which was delicious and I ordered the Big Wolf Breakfast with avocado. The flavors are perfect, the food is perfectly cooked! The tavern potatoes are out of this world! Do not miss these! We will be back - so glad we finally made it here!

    mocha latte
    Scott W.

    Been here a couple of times, and it has always been excellent. Came here with another person for breakfast. It always seems to be busy, but you would expect that from a restaurant that has been recognized at the national level. Food: The food menu at Wolfe's is eclectic. There are so many interesting dishes to choose from. They do an incredible job of taking a traditional dish and elevating it to the next level. An example is the Spamolette (Spam omelette). It's sophisticated and delicious. This time I ordered the Big McAllister Smashburger. Like everything else, it was flavorful, the right temperature, and enormous. The two smash patties were cooked to create those wonderful lace edges that are super tasty. The rest of the ingredients were well balanced. It was juicy, but not overly sloppy. The fries were well cooked with great flavor. My friend got a side of French toast, which was also delicious. The thick slices of bread had a generous coating of batter and were fried to a nice, firm texture. A nice crust, with a tender center. For drinks, we got the Ube Chai and a mocha latte. Both were made with care, with excellent foam and some latte art. The temperature of the latte was a near-perfect 130°F. Service: They were busy when we arrived, and the host (Wolfgang, the owner) took our name and estimated a 15-minute wait. We checked out the adjacent boutique, where there are also some tables to wait for your table in the restaurant. Our table was ready in 10 minutes. The servers are always peppy and helpful. Efficient service without feeling rushed. Our drinks and food came out after just a short while. The server team made sure all the food was good and kept our water glasses filled. Atmosphere: The place is small, and they have a few seating options, either at a table or at a counter/bar. Not a fan of bar seating, but it works for the right group or for singles. With a full crowd, it can get a little noisy. The tables are small enough that you can lean in to hear. The place has a nice, chill vibe to it. It's an excellent place for breakfast or lunch. Definitely a place that I will continue to return to.

    Lil phatty
    Suzette P.

    The menu here is so varied and there isn't much of a vegetarian option. The food is good just such a long wait to get seated. It's always a nice time but the wait time kills it for me. Good spot I just feel like they need to work on either expanding or adding reservations if the wait time will be long.

    Breakfast drink menu
    Roxie B.

    From the chorizo fundito burrito to the BELTCH sandwich to the Baja breakfast hash, the food had generous proportions of ingredients - no skimping here! The chorizo fundito burrito was well balanced between the egg, chorizo and salsa. The queso to dip on the side was a nice touch! The Baja breakfast hash had perfectly cooked "sunny eggs" and was perfectly salted. The BELTCH had a generous amount of bacon and egg which is often hard to find. The only downfall was that the entrance door connected directly to the outside (no vestibule). So, when patrons entered and exited, a gust of 10 degree frigid air would rush through the dining area every 2 minutes or so. Our party ate with our coats on since it was cold inside. Additionally, the wait was around 40 minutes on a Saturday at 930, which is expected for a popular restaurant.

    Food menu
    Alondra G.

    This location was so nice for a slow morning brunch. I ordered the avocado toast and it was the prettiest plate of food I've had in a while. The drink menu was amazing with plenty of fun options. I thought the prices were fair for brunch and it wasn't too busy. The location is fairly small and on a cold day seating close to the front is a bit chilly.

    Spicy Bloody Mary & Sweet Cream Cold Brew with Irish cream
    Carla R.

    Uncle Wolfie's has an aesthetic look and is a cutesy place for sure. The servers worked as a team and did a great job. The spicy bloody was sooo spicy, making me sweat immediately and I couldn't really taste the flavor. The cold brew I got was watery I couldn't taste the coffee. I did ask for more cold brew to add on top and they were very kind and brought me a whole other black cold brew. The plain cold brew looked see through, was still watery and maybe wasn't made right, unfortunately. My plate I got was delicious, I recommend the Baja Breakfast Hash with chorizo! It was flavorful and the perfect amount for breakfast not too filling. The chicken katsu was missing the flavor overall but the crispy chicken was good. It was our first time coming here, we've heard great things and what we got didn't meet our expectations but maybe we will try other menu items next time!

    Tanya S.

    Looked at the food and the reviews for this place. This place did not disappoint. The chefs know how to season things properly it was so delicious. The portions are good and filling. The Bloody Mary was very good. Our sever who also is the master bar tender made the experience that much better. The location is so cute. I loved the decor. The different kinds of alcohol displayed was really fun to see. Just such a great place. I wish I could visit more often. Really miss the food.

    Viv P.

    Cute little spot downtown. It's smallish inside, though stylish with nice vibes. I wouldn't necessarily come here with a big group, but perhaps a date night or a small group of 4. I had a nice experience with everyone I interacted with, from beginning to end. Saw lots of smiles. Always a plus. They have an interesting, one of a kind menu. It's not just basic fares, but everything has a little twist or fusion vibes. We're talking Mexican to Vietnamese in fine dining. That said, the menu called the dishes "Shareables", and I expected them to be larger sizes to share, but it's actually the opposite. They are more like Spanish tapas - small appetizer sized dishes, that I don't want to share cuz they're good lol. Usually when i think of tapas, i think of a plate with items that can be shared easily, with everyone just grabbing a piece by hand, or a quick spoon. These shareables were like Italian family sharing kind of food (salad, steak, etc.) but in super small portions. Among the four of us, we each got maybe a bite or two of each dish. So really, it was more like we were "tasting" than "eating." Cheviche Fresh! Yum! Tofu something Delicious. We had a vegetarian in the group, so I felt bad eating more than a bite, but definitely would have othewise. Watermen salad This was ok. Definitely fresh and good taste, but the watermelon itself was not super sweet and didn't really add to the salad. Flank steak I would have been happy with this dish on my own. It's an awkward dish to share, though the steak does come cut up, to make it easy to share, i assume. Pork tacos Yummy tacos. Lumpia Fried spring rolls, kinda like eggrolls. Good, but not break my keto kind of good. Again, all the food items are pretty solid, though the experience of sharing these "shareables" weren't my thing. Everything is quite pricey for the amount of food we got. My tastebuds were happy, but my stomach wasn't satisfied. May be better for a splurge date night, with me eating more than my share.

    Dessert
    Alice G.

    Super cute interior and great service. We went for brunch and there was about a 45 minute wait but it was worth it! They sadly ran out of what I wanted to originally order, so I just got the chicken katsu bowl which was good but not great. The chicken was yummy but the rest of the salad was nothing special. We got a toffee banana sweet treat to share and it was absolutely incredible - by far the best thing I had there.

    Inside
    Miranda L.

    I was told this is "The Best Brunch in Milwaukee" and did it deliver! Uncle Wolfie's has a Downtown & Brewer's Hill location. For brunch, no reservations are accepted so one will need to come, add your name to the waitlist, and be patient to enjoy. Our wait was only 30 minutes but during peak hours, I have been told up to an hour wait time. The inside is small but had such a comforting and eclectic vibe. I loved the wood features, fluted accents, and charm the space gave. The large windows were great for natural lighting and feeling connected to the city. For drinks, I got the Lavender London Fog. Theirs is a bit different as it had a coffee base over tea. The lavender was bright but the drink was a bit milky. If you are looking for a bit higher caffeine punch, try the Creamy Sweet Cold Brew! For food, I got the BELTCH and YUM! Large portion, good flavor balance, fries were delicious. My friends got the Queso Burrito and Shitake-Yaki Omelette. I have NEVER tasted an omelette like this one before. So fresh and I cannot begin to describe the flavor profile in a good way. We also all shared the Biscuits and Gravy which we all loved. Across the board, the food types were brunch classics but Uncle Woflie's puts their own spin on the flavor notes. Each bite we were more impressed. Service was a bit slow on water refilling and taking down names at the host stand, but we may have just caught them on a bad day. Our server Pat was great and the staff made sure our group was well accommodated knowing we had a small child with us. Overall, we still left highly impressed and talking about our dishes all day. Already cannot wait to visit again and check out their dinner menu! Tip: If visiting with kids, the restaurant only has (2) height chairs so be prepared with a backup if not available.

    Breakfast burrito. Perfectly balanced flavor. Get the tavern potatoes. They are covered in flavor

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