Continues to be a go-to for brunch & lunch! Had a recent visit, the first time in quite a few months, so was happy to return. Met my mom for lunch and arrived to a busy restaurant. The host was quick to put our name in and hand us a beeper that would alarm us after a 10-15 minute wait. We were sat in a booth with menus, including one for seasonal specials. Honestly, I always love choosing from that menu because it means something new. Opted for a cup of their chicken and white bean soup to start, along with the farro salad which was delicious and statiating. Loved the overall flavor with the added crispy green beans, olives, and light dressing. Service is always speedy here too! They clearly work as a team to be a well-oil machine. Overall cozy cafe with a constant rotation of good eats. read more

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Cafe 1505 is such a hidden gem of a cafe - your classic, slightly elevated, breakfast/lunch spot that has a solid menu and is family-friendly. I have been here twice for breakfast now and just love the classic and cozy ambience - There's lots of windows so it's always sunny and welcoming. This past time we went with our kiddos and sat in a booth. They shared a mickey mouse kids pancake which was HUGE, thank goodness they shared haha no way would either of my kids (3 and 5) consume that on their own. I got their quiche of the day which was delicious, and my husband got one of the scrambles. Large portions, good quality food, and a no-frills ambience that gives you a timeless cafe feel. read more

Cafe 1505 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mequon, Wisconsin

Service is really slow and coffee is bitter. They need to clean their coffee pots at least once a day

First time here. Stopped in for a lunch. Was impressed with the experience. Attentive service, lots of good menu choices, and atmosphere was causal. Started off with an ice tea, and Chai Latte. They did a great job with the Latte, and love that extra foam. Got the trio salad sampler, which included, tuna, chicken and quinoa. All were fresh, and well seasoned. We each got a cup of soup and enjoyed those as well. Great spot for a lunch, and significantly better than any fast food. read more

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Food was great! They have a separate bakery that has a bunch of homemade baked goodies, deli items and coffee drinks. We got a lemon bar and a chocolate chip brownie to take home. Definitely a cute spot read more

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Stopped in for lunch with a coworker. The wait was going to be 20 minutes so we opted to eat in their deli area(it's still full service with a server). We ordered a plain Caesar salad and chicken salad. My coworker is gluten free and our server was kind enough to point out their gluten free options. Would look forward to going back and eating in the regular restaurant because it looked great! Deli was good, just not as cozy with people filtering in and out. read more

Cafe 1505 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mequon, Wisconsin

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A place so nice, we visited twice. We really liked the toast with Boursin cheese and Balsamic vinegar, what a great flavor combination! Big menu, very friendly service. Coffee is very good. On our second visit we bought pastries and cookies from the bakery. Outstanding! It's tucked away in a corner of a strip mall. read more

Cafe 1505 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mequon, Wisconsin

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This was our second time here, but the first time we sat down to eat. This restaurant is split into a traditional cafe with baked goods and coffees on one side of the hall, and a restaurant and bar on the other. It was about 90% full when we sat down just before 8am on a Friday. One thing that inspired our return trip here was the fun menu. They have creative specials as well as all the classics you'd expect, and breakfast cocktails if you're so inclined. This time, the food was just average. It was fresh, but quite underseasoned and not exactly what I would have expected from a Southwest (Home) Fries breakfast. The pork belly quiche special was tasty though. A notable down point was the service. We were forgotten after asking for a moment to look at the list of coffee drinks and I had to approach the bar after waiting another 15 minutes. The food arrived pretty quickly but I had to make another trip up to the front to get a check, pay, and get boxes. As I said, it was relatively busy, but I would not expect service delays like this for breakfast. We'll give them another chance, most likely just to grab coffees and bakery items. read more

Cafe 1505 - Cafe au lait - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mequon, Wisconsin

Ummmm YUMMMMM! Stopped in for breakfast - albeit it was FREEZING cold, I won't let that ruin the wonderful food experience I had there. First, super friendly service... loved our server. Second, excellent coffee! Third, the food was WOW! I ordered the Brie omelette - oh my tastebud explosion. I couldn't get enough. One of the best omelettes I've ever had! Stop here, it's cozy, cute and amazing! (And affordable!) read more

Nice diner in an indoor shopping mall. Easy parking. The host/ waiter was a bit sassy, but the food came out alright and was what I expected. Plenty of locals all around, my grandpa knew what seemed like half the restaurant when we went. read more

There's no bad time for a Bloody Mary, but typically, we don't get to enjoy them on a random midweek morning unless we're on vacation. However, this week, we found ourselves in Mequon for a couple of appointments. Upon searching for a good breakfast spot in the area, we popped in to Cafe 1505 between meetings and, once we saw the Bloody Mary menu, we couldn't resist. The Signature Verde Bloody Mary in particular caught our eye. And, while it was very tasty and came with plenty of fixin's, we were momentarily disappointed that it wasn't green! We thought there had been a mix-up, but our waitress explained that the homemade tomatillo salsa verde was added to their signature mix. That totally made sense and was a bonus because if you're a loyal reader of Out For Bloodies, you know we love Sacramento as a base! Spices/Flavor: Scratch crafted with sacramento tomato juice, worcestershire, cholula, celery salt, lime + Tito's; Housemade Tomatillo Salsa Verde Fixin's: Pickle, Olive, Wisconsin Cheese, Usinger's Chorizo Chaser: Add Rhinelander shorty beer chaser for $2 Price: $11 Breakfast was very good with lots of sweet, savory and healthy options. Next time we find ourselves on that side of town, we'll be back to try another one! read more

Cafe 1505 - The Signature Verde Mary wasn't green but that doesn't mean it wasn't good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mequon, Wisconsin

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My husband and I LOVE a good pancake - we always get an order of pancakes for the table whenever we go to breakfast or brunch. I will say this is probably the BEST pancake we've ever had. A short stack is 2 gargantuan pancakes (like 12in diameter) with about 1/2 of fluffy rich deliciousness to each. We each got scrambled eggs and bacon with greens (other option is toast, but I wanted to focus all my carby elements on these pancakes). Eggs were OK, maybe a little overcooked, bacon was perfect and crispy. The service was lacking, waitress stopped by once or twice but I was usually having to flag her down for more water & coffee. It was fine and speedy on a casual Monday brunch, but on the weekend I think this could be disastrously slow and inattentive. As my in-laws live just up the street, I'm sure we'll be back most of the times we are in town. read more

I gave a 3-star review because the other people at our table liked their food. My husband and I had omelets, and we were very disappointed. The menu said "three egg omelet," but I've had lots of omelets, and it sure seemed like there were not three eggs in this one. There was, however, lots of the items we asked for, so many that they did not fit in the omelet. They were just strewn on the plate. We had heard good things about this restaurant, but we would not return. . . or if we did, we would definitely not order an omelet. read more

Just passing through looking for a lunch stop. This cafe is tucked into an upscale strip mall geared toward women who shop at Chico's and Talbot's. Although there was a bit of drama at the hostess stand when we initially checked in, we were seated promptly in an awfully tight booth. Service was impeccable, friendly and very attentive. Food was great. The gazpacho (which they labeled cold, drawing smiles from us but they've probably been burned serving cold soup to people unfamiliar with gazpacho before), salad greens tossed in lemon vinaigrette and pit ham and Brie sandwich on raisin walnut toast were fantastic. The salad plate trio was good, too. Egg salad made w chutney had a delightful and distinctive flavor. Spinach penne and parm was fabulous. Balsamic chicken underwhelming. That one we wouldn't order again should have gone with herbed chicken salad instead perhaps. Easy in/out off 43. They were quite busy and all filled up when we arrived at 11:30 am. read more

Cafe 1505 - Pit ham and Brie with tossed greens - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mequon, Wisconsin

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Wanted to check this place out as I have seen some friends go there. The food and service were really good. The atmosphere is very family friendly. It definitely gets loud but not too distractingly loud. I will say, I didn't expect to be there for over an hour though. Alone, it was too long to be hanging around but with friends, I bet that time goes by quickly. I would give them another shot and make sure I have plenty of time to hang out there. read more

Great organic and homemade food. Love the burgers, soups and salads. The closest to a European style café. It is very popular and wait time can be long. Signing up for a table is organized, so no skipping lines. Prices are above average but is reflected in the quality. You will not be disappointed. read more

Cafe 1505 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mequon, Wisconsin

every time i've come here the food has been just okay. but today i ordered just chicken noodle soup and a soda ($10). the noodles were sooo mushy. no veggies or chicken just noodles and carrot shnibblets. the broth was good though. but i wouldn't recommend only due to the pricing vs the quality of what you're paying for read more

Our sandwiches were yummy! We did take out and the service was great! 1505 is one of our favorite places to eat in and take out!

I really cannot wrap my mind around why I had not visited Cafe 1505 before, given all the time I spend in Mequon. A cozy, open cafe with a bonus deli and coffee bar, this is far superior to the nearby First Watch, in pretty much every way. Service was attentive, even after our visit stretched far beyond an hour as we sat talking with our friends. The eggnog latte was excellent, and the Banana Bread French Toast was enough for two meals. Looking forward to trying more items from the menu in the near future! read more

Cafe 1505 - Banana Bread French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mequon, Wisconsin

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I cannot recommend this restaurant. I ordered the frittata. It was completely flavorless. When I asked about it I was rudely told by the manager that they do not season eggs. Not even with salt. I was appalled at that answer and at how terribly rude she was. I have never been to a restaurant that doesn't season food. I will not be returning. read more

Food was excellent. My father's omelet had a large Amy of ham and cheese. My avocado toast had plenty of avocado slices. Egg cooked just as requested. We were seated quickly and the waitress brought coffee and took our order in a very timely manner. Waited over 15 minutes for our check and we had to approach the hostess to get coffee. Again, great food. read more

Thought I left a review here but must have forgot so going off memory of a few months back. Got the chicken Gouda sandwich/melt, and it was very good. Look forward to trying more things on the menu including the desserts! read more

One of my favorite spot!in Mequon, Wisconsin service and value outstanding. Also, it's a woman on business, which makes it even better. I wish them all the best. read more

Fun and relaxing! Great food and service. We love their breakfasts and brunch. Server Anthony is the best! read more

What I imagined and what I got were very different things. The bananas should have had a nice glaze on them. Instead they were mushy and gross. The orange whipped cream was fantastic, but not enough to make up for the bananas. My husband got the pork belly hash and eggs, which was delicious .Service was friendly, but a tad slow. We thought the server forgot the second Bloody Mary and we were about to leave when he came around with it. read more

Cafe 1505 - Bananas Foster French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mequon, Wisconsin

The service needs improvement. We saw our server twice- once to order and the 2nd time just after food was delivered. My omelet was not good. The egg texture seemed fake. read more

Service was sluggish, but the food was alright. NEVER a fan of sourdough bread. I will look for other eating options if ever I'm back in Milwaukee. read more

My wife and I needed to treat ourselves to a morning of decent breakfast away from the kitchen. We found our way here and are already looking forward to our next visit. Great ambiance. Friendly and warm staff. Great food read more

While visiting friends in Easttown Shopping Center, we stopped here for a coffee break. my daughter was disappointed that they didn't have any frozen drinks but I got an iced latte that hit the spot. Their pastries looked nice but we were still full from lunch. read more

Stopped by here for lunch and had phenomenal cocktail, brunch items, and excellent service. Highly recommend!

Great little spot in Mequon. Always hit this spot for breakfast. Not a huge amount of tables, and frequently busy. But is well worth the wait. Good food, good service, good selection. read more

I really liked coming in here for the first time. You first walk in infront of you is the sit in restaurant Cafe then to the right of you is a shop and the left is the coffee Cafe. They have a small bakery area and some deli items. I bought some apple cheesecake bars which were soooo good apple pieces creamy moist delicious pieces of heaven. I also had a cookie dough bar that also was very decadent with chocolate and dough ball morsels on top. Lastly a creme brulee latte hot cup of caffeine perfection for my pick me up mid afternoon. Ill definitely come back and try other things when I'm in area again. read more

Cafe 1505 - Apple cheesecake bars, cookie dough bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mequon, Wisconsin

I came in during brunch with a friend. The food and drinks were all good. She got the avocado Benedict and I got the breakfast sandwich. We both enjoyed the food. We got mimosas and they were good (but it's kind of hard to mess up a mimosa haha). I got the mocha with baileys in it and it was very good (mug is super cute!). She got the alcoholic chai and she liked that as well. I would definitely come back and bring more friends with me in the future. read more

Cafe 1505 - Mocha with Bailey's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mequon, Wisconsin

Amazing food and great service. Cafe 1505 has been a staple for a long time due to its consistent quality and the care they take with the food and the customers. Tucked away in a small Mall in Mequon, its worth seeking out. Everything is good....honestly....everything. read more

This place is adorable. It's in a little strip mall hidden away in Mequon. My coworker and I went for lunch today and we were fairly impressed! First, I love that they support local. Second, the food was super quick & the portions were huge! Third, you could tell the servers work together well. We had one girl come up to us and ask us what we'd like to drink, and she got the lattes started for us so our server had some time to greet us. The food was really good. The salmon Cobb salad is something I would 100% get again. My Turkey sandwich was good, but I felt like it was missing something. There weren't any veggies on there which I think would have made it a tad better. The Turkey was also just a little dry - i did get my sauce on the side though so maybe that would have solved the problem. Whatever multigrain bread it came on though was fabulous. Our server was a little dry (she didn't even tell us her name just kinda cut right to the chase and told us specials) but we could tell she was busy and had many tables so I'm thinking that's maybe why. She wasn't rude by any means, just not super bubbly! But it's not something that would stop me from coming back here. My coworker and I were at orientation for our new job in brown deer and both of us are sad we are stationed in oconomowoc, otherwise we'd be back for lunch way more often! Next time I come I definitely want to try their brunch and bloodies as both of those things sounded great from the menu! read more

Cafe 1505 - Lunch special! Half Wild Alaskan Salmon Cobb Salad + Turkey Cran * with coleslaw as the side. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mequon, Wisconsin

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I've been to Cafe 1505 quite a few times and it's definitely one of my favorite brunch spots. The location is convenient and is located right on the lakeside/Port Washington Rd hub of Mequon. Right, when you walk in there's a very cozy vibe. Depending on the dining experience that you're looking for you can find a restaurant setting on the right and a more traditional cafe/deli experience to the left with the exact same menu(the cafe area has really great looking desserts which I'm very mad that I still haven't tried). There's even an outdoor patio in the summer that's both homey and gorgeous. I've tried a lot of the menu from their sandwiches to their omelets which have all been very tasty. What makes their menu really great is that they have a weekly rotation of specials that are each unique and delicious. I ordered their chicken and waffles which was super untraditional as instead of just being fried chicken on a waffle it was a waffle with pulled chicken marinated in salsa verde, a poached egg, and hollandaise sauce. Scrumptious! Tip - avoid coming in on a Sunday morning unless you want to be swamped by the massive church crowd that rolls in after morning service. read more

Cafe 1505 - Chicken and Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mequon, Wisconsin

We had a wonderful breakfast this morning complemented by *excellent* service. The coffee was served with delicious muffins (Sunday's only). We made a few "can you add" requests that were off menu and our waitress happily asked and the kitchen was able to accommodate. We ordered a couple frittatas, pancakes, cinnamon roll French toast and chicken and waffles (special). All meals were expertly prepared and delivered hot. The hot chocolate bomb was a fun treat. read more

Cafe 1505 - Hot chocolate "bomb" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Mequon, Wisconsin

I absolutely love this place. Great, delicious food. Healthy options with gluten free options! My favorite menus items are the chicken salads and quinoa bowls. The only downside is that they don't take reservations and sometimes it can take a while to get your food. But well worth the wait! read more

What a hidden delight this cafe is! A friend & I went for lunch on a Monday, get there early, it filled up quickly. Our waitress was great with recommendations. We opted for the grilled burrito & the chicken & smoked gouda sandwich. The sandwich was delicious & i was a little jelly at her burrito....it looked so good. We visited their bakery across the way & the staff was equally as pleasant & helpful. The manager? came over & asked if this was our first time & how nice it was to see smiling faces. What a lovely person! We'll definitely be back. read more

Cafe 1505 is in interesting place. It tries to be several things. It is inside of East Town square mall which is an enclosed shopping center and very upscale. Im sure thats why 1505 tries to be many things. They serve drinks, they serve high end meals. Across the way they have a cafe with pastries, coffees and such. We chose the restaurant for breakfast. As we walked in during mid morning on a Saturday, I heard a piano playing down the hallway in the mall, and could see a Beau Bridges type guy, (Fabulous Baker Boys) dressed to the nines, and was singing and playing Moondance from Van Morrison. Im thinking to myself, what am I getting into here? But this place was not my choice. Walking towards the entrance of the restaurant, its an open concept with no doors. We were seated fairly quickly. Place was busy, but not jammed. We got the famous grey haired waitress that others complained about, (I was worried since my sister and I were dressed like slobs, we had no idea it was this upscale) and you know what ? She must of had a tuneup , cause she smiled, was pleasant , had no eye rolls or comments. Service was great. She even stopped by during the meal to make sure we were good with the meal. We both had a cappuccino ... very smooth not bitter. Some days you need a bigger jolt than standard coffee, ya know? That was followed by a big 1505 breakfast for sis and I had the ham & brie French toast. She enjoyed her meal, & mine was excellent! Pit ham, with melted brie, layered over it on a good size piece of texas style toast with a single egg on top , made my way? Very scrumptious. Prices are high here but worth it as food is top notch , and remember the mall which is an upscale mall. Sorta reminds me of Oakbrook mall in Illinois, but on a strip mall size of land and indoors. Im sure many people enjoy shopping, followed by a meal here. read more