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    Wonderland Diner

    4.3 (123 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, Salad, Sandwiches
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    Breakfast Burrito
    Erika A.

    Delicious Bloody Mary and breakfast burrito! We showed up at noon on a Sunday. It was pretty busy, but got a table within 5 minutes. The food did take awhile to come out, but there was a big group of people who got there shortly before us, so I'm assuming that's why it took so long. The server didn't check in on us while we waited for food so we had empty drinks for a pretty long time.

    Gloria L.

    This is such a cute place to get brunch. The food was delicious and I would definitely come back! Highly recommend the chicken and waffles and if you're vegan, you'll find a lot of options

    Henry L.

    This was a wonderful experience! The food was phenomenal, service excellent, and decorations brought everything full circle. This restaurant gives very ma and pa shop and I am happy to say that I have eaten here! I'm not from the area but when I come back to town, I will be back to try a new dish! As an FYI they do accept Apple Pay!

    Rebecca W.

    Met some dear friends here for breakfast this morning. First time and won't be the last time. Our server was amazing, had good suggestions to try from the menu. Loved the decor as well, cute diner! Tried a vanilla cap for the drink and the vegan breakfast burrito.

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    Hailey C.

    Came back to get another vegan reuben because I loved it so much last time - was way too salty this time... still love the atmosphere here but food can sometimes be hit or miss.

    Tuscan Chicken Mac
    Isabella K.

    For my first time at Wonderland Diner, I had a pretty good experience. It would be more like 3.5 stars, but that's not an option, so I'll round up. Our server seemed less than enthused to be waiting on us, but it didn't hamper the experience too much. For a Friday evening, I was surprised to see it rather empty. Nonetheless, the decor was cozy yet eclectic and the playlist was relaxing. For beverages, my dining companion ordered a Diet Coke -- not much to comment on there. I went with an iced tea, but something was off about it. It tasted almost dirty in a way that's hard to explain. No amount of lemon helped, and I couldn't stomach more than a couple sips. I'd skip it, if I were you. My dining companion opted for an order of six wings with the Creole Dry Rub and Buttermilk Aioli, along with a basket of fries. The wings were fall-off-the-bone tender and the rub was flavorful. The French fries were a little bland, but nothing some table salt couldn't fix. I went with the Tuscan Chicken Mac and was blown away. The chicken was tender and well-seasoned, the spinach and cherry tomatoes added some color and texture, and the mac n cheese itself was delightfully gooey and creamy. The portion size is massive and I took home about half of it. I'd order it again in a heartbeat. Our bill came out to a little over $50, including tip. Seems maybe a tad pricey, but you'll be finding similar prices at any casual sit-down restaurant these days. I plan on making another stop to Wonderland Diner in the future -- maybe brunch?

    Clam Chowder
    Michele V.

    Overall, our experience at wonderland was positive. We arrived early for dinner on a Friday night to enjoy their Friday night fish fry. The catch of the Day was bluegill, but we opted to get the cod fry. The cod was perfectly crispy with a thin yet crunchy batter. The fish was cooked to perfection and flaky. Super impressed by the fish. The potato pancake was tasty, but quite thick- not typical to what I'm used to with a potato pancake, but nonetheless very tasty. It can with homemade applesauce which I wanted a jar of. Unfortunately, my least favorite part of the fish fry was the coleslaw. It was advertised as a poppy seed, pineapple coleslaw and I didn't really get any hint of pineapple. I felt that it was a little bland compared to the deliciousness of the other items. But I also tend to go with a creamier version of coleslaw. We ordered the chili and the clam chowder to come before the meal. I would consider the chili to be quite smokey, almost as if they used a smokey tomato. It was good, but very thick. The clam chowder was also very thick. I'm typically used to a thinner type of soup, but it was extremely flavorful. Overall, my experience was great. I would gladly go again and try a lot of the other. Really wonderful menu items listed that are unique and seem to be home-cooked! This place had a really unique decor inside. It was bright and friendly looking. Our server was also very attentive. I wouldn't say she went above and beyond explaining options or dishes, but we also didn't inquire about anything overly difficult.

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    Emily L.

    The breakfast sandwich is sooo good-highly recommend adding on the sausage patty. The bloody was also great, and had really good fixings! Love the vibes there, and art bar being right next door/attached is great! Service was very quick and attentive. They recently got apple/google pay, which makes life easier.

    Liz A.

    We stopped in for breakfast after a round of golf at Lincoln Park. The breakfast sandwich here is amazing. The eggs in general are just really good. They are fluffy and flavorful. My homemade biscuit fell apart a bit while eating but it was delicious. I tacked on the pulled ham to the sandwich which was good. My boyfriend's breakfast included a couple sausage patties that we both loved. We definitely agreed we would be back. The space is bright and colorful, comfortable chairs. Service was good, no one hovering over you all the time. 10/10, Will come back.

    Ahmed H.

    This was my second time at Wonderland. Last time, I got the vegan (tofu) wings to complement the pizza at Art Bar, which was delicious, but was drawn back for the pot pie. My partner got the Friday fish fry, which had an awesome apple cabbage slaw, but the fish portion was small. I was a bit underwhelmed by the pot pie, which was too soupy and had an abnormal flavor. I would only go for specific items.

    Loaded Vegan Mac Tasty as Fuck
    josh k.

    Good neighborhood diner attached to a good neighborhood bar that displays art from neighborhood artists.

    Breakfast Burrito
    Liz P.

    Best breakfast burrito in Milwaukee! This chill spot in Riverwest has a modern take a classic diner fare. The service was fast. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. She gave us some great descriptions of menu items.

    Chicken pot pie
    Dewayne E.

    he Foundation. Where we had the Rum Barrel (Brian), Lonely Virgin (Beth and I), Next will be Wonderland Milwaukee to eat. Wonderland looks to be a nice place. Food ordered, soup of the day Jambalaya, Meatloaf, Shortribs, and Chicken pot pie (2). Well the place is good, the food does not come out fast, so you know it's freshly made. Come back, hmmm. I just don't know. However, we do want to come and try the fried chicken on Saturday and Sunday. Our server was great !

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    4.4(30 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    What's not to love about Forage honestly. Fresh, quality, healthy options are hard to come by when…read moredining out, but this spot has ya covered. Recently ordered delivery from this location, and while the delivery arrival was 40 min late (to the fault of UberEats, not Forage), it was worth the wait. I had the Golden Greek plate, a first for me, which was packed with hot honey chicken, quinoa, roasted beens, and all of the makings of a med salad like tomato, cucumber, red onion, and tzatziki. Honestly so damn good, so damn statiating. Oh got their kombucha too which is a nice drink to pair. I'll be back :)

    I was excited when Forage first opened up, because I loved the idea of having a restaurant close by…read morethat offered fresh, healthy alternatives. First glance at the menu, I admit I was a little unsure. Lots of unique offerings, with the Grain Bowls, Plates, Greens & Grains being made with black rice or quinoa. The latter of which I am not a fan. Still, on my first visit, I decided to try the Thai Bowl. I ended up really enjoying the black rice. The roasted veggies were tender, and the thai basil pesto had a bit of spice to it, which paired wonderfully with the subtle sweetness of the curry. The portion size was perfect, satisfying me but not leaving me full. I also tried the Ginger Tepache, which was extremely refreshing and delicious. A wonderful alternative to Kombucha if that's not exactly your thing. The restaurant is bright and airy with bar, high top and table seating. I had to wait a couple minutes before someone took my order, but once that was taken my food was ready very quickly.

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    4.6(240 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Just wanted to make a note that as of April 2026, this place is still legit. Great, solid burgers…read more It is still more of a pick-up place rather than a sit down place. There are tables and chairs, but it's tight and when it got busy with people coming to pick up their lunch, would feel weird sitting down to eat. As it was, we just waited to pick up our food, like everyone else. Didn't see a single person actually eating inside, though we saw a LOT of people coming to pick up lunch. Previous review stands (3/25/2022) This is another happy review. I'm happy to report that the burgers have improved significantly since my last review 4 years ago. Korean BBQThey toned down on the shredded cabbage and the sauce in the korean bbq burger. Everything balanced out much better than what I remember, and I could actually taste the kimchi inside this time. The meat was cooked to a nice medium, and travelled well in our to-go order. Soft Shell CrabThey put two whole deep fried soft shell crabs in one burger. Topped off with a lot of arugula, bacon and tomatoes. It was good, but not quite as balanced out as the Korean BBQ burger. I'm not quite sure what it is... Lacking some sauce?Overall, the place had some great burgers and I would definitely go back more often that I have recently. But there's a little bit missing still to give it a whopping 5 star review. Plus the buns were really bready... a little less dough would have been nice. And on the downside... the fries weren't awesome. They were ok. But felt more like baked fries than deep fried. In any case, I love improvements and having great joints in my neighborhood. Thank you Crave Cafe!

    Ordered a burger medium well. Order was correctly repeated back to me. I confirmed. It was 2:00pm…read moreon a quiet day, so no one was rushed. I was handed a to-go order that did not match what I had ordered, but did not find out until too far away to return. The burger was not medium well. It was not even medium. It was medium rare and also gristly. Just awful.

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    Cloud Red

    4.4(178 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Finally stopped into Cloud Red and am so happy I did. It's a little unique in the sense that it's…read morehigher end food but still ordered at the bar. We got there on the earlier side, around 5:15 on a Tuesday, and it was already filling up. By the time we left there were already no tables available. The food is very well priced for the amount you get. We tried the brussels sprouts, Thai chicken salad, and the steak sandwich. All were great! Highly recommend!

    This place is pretty hoppin'!…read more Find your seats first, since it will get full! Seat yourself, then order at the bar. Menus are hanging on the wall... so you'll see some people standing gin the middle of the room looking at the wall. It's a bad setup, considering how crowded it gets in here. A QR code on the table with an online menu might be a better option? Or come in to yelp and check out their menu! I've added pictures below. Bartenders were superb and the food was quite amazing. Crispy Brussel Sprouts: If you hate Brussel sprouts, skip it, but if you want to give it a chance, I'd say this is the place to do it. 1/2 LB Burger is actually cheaper than the Brussel sprouts. They complement each other quite well. It can get quite loud inside, so not your romantic spot (go down the street to Buttermint for that), but if you're looking for a fun, loud, delicious spot, this is it. UPDATE 3/2024 The steak salad is absolutely gorgeous to look at and delicious to the tastebuds. Dressing is probably not keto friendly, but I love it so much!! Maybe try to ask for the dressing on the side next time.. UPDATE - 6/2025 - no longer on the menu SAD. Steak Sandwich is flavorful according to Hany.

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    Food Menu 2/2023

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    Beans & Barley Cafe

    Beans & Barley Cafe

    4.2(576 reviews)
    1.3 miEast Side, Lower East Side
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    WHERE to begin? I've…read morebeen familiar with B&B since its earliest days (which roughly coincided with the earliest days of another great Milwaukee institution, Outpost Natural Foods -- where I was a member and volunteer). A good friend of mine cooked at B&B for a while. As young, recent college grads, my wife and I regularly ate there. Along with Oriental Drugs, the Blue River Cafe, The Outpost and Century Hall, B&B was a favorite, comforting go-to spot. Although I couldn't visit very often during my 25 years on the west coast, I was so very happy to know that it was still here, and as wonderful as ever, when I returned to Wisconsin in 2008. How funny to think that this tremendous haven for those wanting to include at least some vegetarian foods in their diet occupied the spot once known for Frenchy's restaurant (the place famous/infamous for its bear and lion steaks)! I'll need a new place to eat before going to the Oriental Theater. And I'll need a long time to process the sadness I feel. All the best to the owners and staff . . . and here's hoping that maybe B&B will live on in another location.

    So sad to see this place closing (this coming January). Great comfort food and a haven for…read morevegetarians. Stop by before the end of January 2026!

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    Nessun Dorma - Stuffed hashbrowns

    Nessun Dorma

    4.4(227 reviews)
    0.4 miRiverwest
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    I recently went with a group of friends and family to Nessun Dorma for a post wedding brunch…read more We tried to make a reservation, since we were a group of seven, but they would not take one. Luckily when we got there the back room was open and they pushed some tables together for us. I'd like to make this a 2.5-star review. The food was quite good. We enjoyed our drinks. The atmosphere was as cozy as ever. Our service was deeply disappointing. Our server, A.S., might have been tired or something. I can't speak for her state of mind, but she was really detached and borderline dismissive. Yes, we got all of our food. We would certainly have ordered more drinks, increasing our tab and gratuity, but she never came back and asked if anyone wanted one. One of our guests ordered avocado toast. Apparently they were out. She came back and said "Whoever ordered the avocado toast, we're out." She didn't know who ordered which dish to start, and then she didn't bring a menu back so the guest could make an informed second choice. They had to just order whatever they remembered. Coffee drinkers were offered one refill - just one. Seriously, I don't know what was going on, but we left pretty quickly since our celebratory mood was being squelched. I hope she recovered from whatever was wrong with her.

    Oh this was a great neighborhood spot! There's a full bar and a full menu. There's also…read morenonalcoholic and vegetarian options which was perfect for our group! The space is small but there's some outside seating as well. The Caesar salad sandwich was so good!! I highly recommend!

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    Irish Stew (March 14, 2025)

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    Sala Modern Sicilian Dining - Breaded Eggplant

    Sala Modern Sicilian Dining

    4.0(182 reviews)
    1.2 miDonner Woods, East Side
    $$

    Sala is a wonderful neighborhood Italian restaurant across the street from UW Milwaukee. The walls…read moreof the restaurant are covered with interesting artwork and there's a nice seating area outside. Love their homemade Sugo sauce, which is their basil parmesan tomato sauce. It's fresh and bright. I had it over short rib raviolis with cheese, onions, and garlic. Fantastic! Entrees come with soup or side salad. The salads are freshly handmade, not from a bag, and salad dressings are homemade. Very good selection of cocktails and wine as well. Friendly and helpful wait staff. Always a go-to restaurant for us and we're willing to drive across town for one of their great meals.

    We stopped here on a Tuesday night. We had made a reservation so we were seated right away. It was…read morevery busy so we were glad we did. It was very loud inside the restaurant, so much were could barely hear each other talk. Sitting outside might be a better idea in the future. We ordered a Caesar salad and a house salad with garlic dressing. Both were good but I especially enjoyed the garlic dressing. For our mains, I ordered the gnocchi and my boyfriend ordered the Parmesan with pork tenderloin cutlets. Both were very tasty! The Gorgonzola sauce on the gnocchi was amazing! We both couldn't get enough of it. The Parmesan was also very good as it had great flavor and large portions.

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    Scardina Specialties

    4.8(18 reviews)
    0.3 miRiverwest

    Amazing! We were looking for a new spot for paninis and found this little spot on Google. A little…read morepricey for the size but you're supporting a local ma and pa shop!

    We were in the mood for a good thin crust pizza when it dawned on us that this place has been…read morerecommended for their take and bake pizza! They have their menu online, limited toppings, but we called ahead to place the order. He said it would be ready in 10 minutes. The pizza size isn't online but I measured and it's 14". First impression of the pizza when they handed it to me was that it needed more cheese. I still think that's true after baking it. I was tempted to add more of my own but wanted to eat it as it came. Tons of toppings though! The sausage was really good too. Never being there but knowing they have cannoli (no dessert case seen), I asked what flavors and got a strange look like there must be only one flavor lol. Okay, I'll take whatever that one is! The man went into the back to fill it for me and I will say it was delicious and was I guess just a plain cream with maybe some vanilla. They aren't open very late so get there early if you want dinner. Like before 5pm. Several others came in to get sandwiches while we were there and said they are great. The space is not very big, it's mostly counter and register but they do have a few tables if you want to sit. You can tell by who was working that they are a family run business and I'm happy to support them in the future! I will ask for extra cheese!

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