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    3.6 (438 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Walt N.

    I had the biscuits & gravy with two eggs over easy on top. The food was good, but the service was lacking. My drink was empty for a very long time before the server got off her phone and walked around the restaurant to check on the customers. Diner style restaurant that was run down and could definitely use a refresh. I would definitely give them another shot if I am in the area.

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    Dietra M.

    Nice little spot -- such a pleasant surprise! The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming from the moment we walked in. The service was excellent -- attentive without being overbearing and everyone was genuinely friendly. The food was flavorful and well-prepared, definitely better than we expected for such a small place. And the drinks? Even better! Perfectly mixed, refreshing, and served with care. Definitely a place worth coming back to.

    Veggie omelet no green peppers
    Sara Y.

    The service was quite friendly and efficient, the food was delish and plentiful, the ambience was that of a nightclub during day time hours which has its charms, and the firemen sitting at a table nearby were hunky. They even took the fiendish green peppers out of my omelet. So- yeah basically heaven.

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    Tamara J.

    This restaurant was easy to find, prominently located on Wisconsin Ave, close to a range of stores and hotels. I went on a Wednesday morning and was quickly seated. The restaurant is clean and the service is good. I ordered two eggs scrambled with cheddar cheese and onions, pancakes and fresh fruit. The order was done pretty quickly and the food was good. Similar to a diner, a step above what you might cook yourself at home. My only disappointment was the $7 freshly squeezed orange juice that was bitter and not worth it. Prices aside from the juice were reasonable. My meal was $27.

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    Matthew G.

    downloaded yelp JUST to leave a review for this place - it was SO good I couldn't not! The food was literally amazing, best BLT, fries, and cheese curds I've ever had :) the food also came out incredibly fast and hot! Our server, Lee, was so fast, attentive, and sweet :) the vibe of the place was really really nice, it was super clean and cutely decorated!

    They were confused but gave me the discount.
    Catina C.

    I stood for a while at the host station. Then I was told to seat myself. Only 3 customers but servers were kind but no efficient. The price was high for a average plate. It wasn't horrible but it wasn't great. I appreciated that there was more than just pork available.

    Burger & Fries
    Jennifer Q.

    It's just as the name says, "Build a Burger" is what I did & it was good (since I did pick the ingredients to assemble it). The egg was a little too big; you can't even see the patty, so I might not get an egg next time. As for the fries, they were golden & nicely made.

    Maronda H.

    This was our last stop in Milwaukee before heading back home to the Chi. We dine in for breakfast before hitting the road back home. Nice clean and spacious place. We ordered the traditional breakfast eggs, hashbrowns, sausage and pancakes. The coffee wasn't that good. But the food was freshly cooked and well-seasoned. I recommended this place. The service was nice, and the wait wasn't long. Nice, cute spot to enjoy some good homemade food.

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    Food and service were great and it's reasonably priced. Highly recommend and they serve alcohol.

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    Awesome breakfasts especially the waffle with bacon bits but sad, sort of cold coffee.

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    Amazing breakfast we had the omelette which was 4 eggs. Needless to say we shared the meal which the restaurant was ok with.

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    This was our first time here and Bre was our sever she was very sweet and food was amazing

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    1.2 mi•Brewer's Hill, Beerline B
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    Uncle Wolfie's was very high on my list of places to eat in Milwaukee and went even higher when it…read morewas also recommended by a colleague at work. It did not disappoint. Went in on a Thursday mid morning and was advised there would be a 45 minute wait (somewhat expected from other reviews). That said, it seemed like the wait was much less. Two in our party ordered the Big Wolf breakfast. I had mine with eggs over easy, sausage patties (came with 3 I believe), tavern potatoes and a single Johnny cake. Everything was delicious. The sausage was juicy and flavorful. The potatoes were like grilled whole potatoes that were then smashed down a bit. They were delicious. The Johnny cake was huge (size of a full sized dinner plate). Another in our party had the chicken biscuit which he said was very good, and that the chicken was very juicy (thigh), that also came with tavern potatoes. The last in our party ordered the Johnny cakes which came with 3 of the huge (think Uncle Buck sized) cornmeal pancakes. (2 togo boxes of them ended up coming with us), and a side of eggs. Everything was delicious and servings were very generous. Street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Service was very attentive. Like many places in the area it seemed like a house that had been converted to a restaurant. Definitely recommend and be prepared for a wait depending on when you go. But it's worth it.

    My husband and I were visiting from Chicago for a wedding and decided to try Uncle Wolfie's for a…read moreSunday brunch. I'm so glad we did! There was a little bit of a wait, but this wasn't anything unexpected, as brunch time on a Sunday is always going to be busy. They had a little area outside to sit and order drinks, so I ordered an ube chai. We were called in fairly quickly, and first off, the vibe is super fun. The music that was playing was also right up my alley. Second, the servers and service was quick, and third, the food was AMAZE. We had the steak and eggs, brunch burger, biscuits and gravy, and a side of Johnny cakes (they were bigger than our hands!). Everything was delish! The place sits kind of randomly in the middle of the neighborhood, so it definitely felt unique, and we were super happy to support. I hope to return sooner than later!

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    0.6 mi•Downtown, East Town
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    Full bar
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    The fried green tomatoes over the goat cheese grits were divine!! 5 stars for that dish. I was…read morecraving some southern food and this hit the spot. So yummy you must try it. It's a cute place that feels very open. We were able to walk in easily on a Friday morning. Service was fine.

    My son, husband, & I stopped for dinner here while we were visiting him at school. It was on his…read morelist of places he wanted to go to. It was a Saturday night and they were only open until 8pm. We arrived a little after 7:30pm. They were still very busy and we were very thankful they were able to accommodate us. I believe we were the last ones to be seated. We started off with some fried okra which was very good. The sauce it came with was a little spicy. Everyone enjoyed it. For dinner I ordered the bone-in fried chicken (white) with green beans and a side salad. The chicken was good. The green beans were a little bland. The side salad was good but I ended up not being a fan of the Apple Cider Vinaigrette dressing. My son ordered the Southern Chicken BLT which looked good and he thoroughly enjoyed. My husband ordered the Surf, Turf, & Yolk. He said it was ok but the Brussel Sprouts were too burnt. I also want to mention the servers were great even though it was close to closing time. By the time we left and some of the other tables were leaving it was after closing time. I hope we can come back and try this place earlier in the day sometime.

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    Interval - Toasty, nutty housemade granola and oat yogurt. Vegan friends can enjoy too!

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    4.3(130 reviews)
    1.1 mi•Lower East Side
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    FOOD: I would like to start off by saying that Interval has…read moresome of the best breakfast food I've ever seen in a coffee shop. Their breakfast really helps you charge up for the day. The classic breakfast was amazing. My eggs were perfectly scrambled. The jam paired well with the toast and I'm not even a fan of jam. A solid morning meal can be had here. Thanks to the photo gallery for this place, I had to try the Olive Oil Cake. It was pretty good. I'm not a huge fan of thick crusts. From my photo, you can see there's a thick crust over the cake. Once you get past that, the actually cake is very good. Strong olive oil taste. SERVICE: The baristas in Interval are so nice. They bring your drinks and food to you. I had a blast. I sat upstairs so I could get some serious study time in. The workers were pleasant and conversational. AMBIANCE: Interval has great architecture. The building gets flooded with so much natural lighting which is perfect for some sunny day study time. The noise level isn't too loud. You can hear yourself think and have conversation. The music is the appropriate volume. Also, whoever the DJ is at Interval has a great playlist. A solid mix of Lofi, Oldies, and Newer music.

    **I am giving them a one star due to its terrible owner**…read more Coffee and drinks were good - I got something called Purple Rain which is ginger beer, black cherry syrup, and matcha on top. It was pretty good. The interior is super cute inside with pretty solid seating if you want a place to do work. The staff were SO nice and friendly. The only reason I am giving them a one star is because I've just learned that the owner is actually shitty and doesn't pay his workers. On the last day they were open, the power went out, the staff were so nice and kindly told everyone they're welcome to stay but they have to close up shop. Later in the day, there's a sign that said it's closed until further notice and employees saying they haven't been paid!!!! So, interval, you had potential if only you had proper ethical and compassionate business practices. Exploiting your employees is despicable.

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    If you are looking for a fantastic throwback diner counter experience with generous, delicious…read moreportions, this is the place. What I Got: * Breakfast Hash with Eggs Over Medium: Absolutely loaded! Hidden beneath perfectly prepared over-medium eggs and crispy bacon was a hearty hash tossed with a heavy serving of sautéed vegetables--onions, peppers, cherry tomatoes, and jalapeños. Wonderfully seasoned and prepared. * Hot Coffee: Served in their signature "Brunch it up" mug--kept fresh and flowing throughout the meal. Atmosphere & Service: The interior gives you that great vintage diner counter feel with clean, modern touches. Service was fast, attentive, and made the whole visit completely seamless.

    We really wanted to Brunch It Up...we love a good brunch place...so much. We left wishing we'd gone…read moresomewhere else. Brunch It Up (possibly in the middle of rebranding to just "Brunch.") is a classic breakfast spot in downtown Milwaukee...we were there on a Sunday morning...high brunch time, and were seated quickly upstairs. The place had an overall run-down vibe to it...scuffed paint on the walls and a general feeling of not quite matching the quality of the upscale brunch spot implied by their modern logo. Menus...I normally don't comment on the menu itself but our table featured no less than 4 different menus...the regular menu, a drink menu, a specials menu and a mimosas menu...choices are wonderful, but the immediate reaction is this is a whole mess of menus on the table, and I don't know what to look at first. It felt haphazard. Let's move on to the coffee...Coffee is an essential part of the brunch experience. Even at a diner, you want it to be strong...the mug it came in was nice, but it was weak coffee. I need coffee to kick my butt, and if you're serving what's close to "browned water" at a breakfast place, you're missing the mark. How about the food? I can't fault them for the generosity of the portions, but will say individual dishes were way too much for my wife and I...we wish smaller portions were available, so so much didn't go to waste. My wife had the Egg and Waffle sandwich with waffle fries. It was fine. I had the Harvest Hash made with egg whites...the eggs were a little overcooked. (Egg whites require a thoughtful touch when cooking them so they are finished white and not browning all over.) There are plenty of fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, and peppers in there (I guess that's the extent of the harvest in Milwaukee) The hashbrowns it all sat on were undercooked. We were excited about the croissant beignets...Available were the regular ones with chocolate or strawberry dipping sauce, and a special with a fruit dipping sauce. They couldn't mix and match sauces, so we got the special. They were okay but a bit over-fried, losing the croissant texture altogether ...I mean, there's nothing wrong with deep-fried dough with sweet things to dip them in, but we do wish they hadn't fried the croissant out of them to give us the unique experience implied by the name. The menu has plenty to choose from...every breakfast savory or sweet thing you could imagine...and on the nicely designed, modern-looking menu at looks like it could be amazing...but everything we got, plus the experience of sitting in a place that felt a little rundown, left us overall disappointed.

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    Beignets with caramel and raspberry sauce

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    4.5(1.3k reviews)
    0.6 mi•Downtown, East Town
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    We were in town for a event. Found this place & devices to check it out…read more It was a good choice. The place was busy. We checked in and sat at the bar waiting to be seated. Had a couple drinks that were mixed well, old fashioned and a Malibu & Diet Coke. Then decided to just eat at the bar. We ordered chicken littles, fries, Chicago & western hot dogs. Roasted beets , potato truffle soup. All of this was so good. The soup was amazing. The Hot dogs were surprising, off the daily special menu. Topped it off with a red velvet cheesecake. So good. The place had a great vibe and lots of character. Would do it again when back in town

    What an absolute gem! Swingin' Door Exchange has such an incredible vibe, bringing together a fun…read moremix of tourists, folks grabbing post-work drinks, and pre-concert crowds. The service was top-notch from start to finish, highlighted by a super nice bartender who made me feel right at home. They also have an amazing selection of craft beer choices to go around. I ordered the prime rib dip, and it was out of this world. The shaved prime rib was cooked to perfection, and the au jus was intensely peppery, savory, and comforting--it honestly tasted just like something my grandma used to make. Shoutout to the roll, too, which achieved peak "soakability" without falling apart. If you're in Milwaukee, do not skip this place!

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    Hometown old school bar and restaurant. Has a Cheers feel to it

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