Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. Had a table on the rooftop and it was mostly a decent experience with umbrellas that was helpful from the sun along with the sudden 1 minute rainshower. The view was great and our waitress Lola was sweet and talented. Started off with the fried cheese curds and they were quite oily. This came with a side of ranch dipping sauce. As the meatloaf was sold out, opted for the PEI mussels and they were decent. Opted for the side of fries and they were decent, albeit a touch cold. The side of green beans were decent. Finished off the meal with the dark chocolate lava cake that our waitress suggested and it was quite rich...very rich... The vibes were surprising lit, especially for Milwaukee. read more

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I got brunch on a Sunday morning and it was very easy to get a reservation. We sat upstairs on the outdoor patio. It was so wonderful and relaxing. It started to sprinkle rain just slightly in the middle of brunch and they pulled the glass walls and ceiling to cover the patio area so it felt almost like a greenhouse. The service was warm and friendly! We got the beignets to start, which were super warm and fresh, came with six in a serving with a side of warm chocolate sauce to dip. For my main, I got the smoked salmon English muffin Sammy. It consisted of a butter-grilled english muffin, herbed goat cheese, smoked salmon, red onion, tomato, arugula, capers, bacon, and breakfast potatoes on the side. I loved the sandwich itself and all the toppings on it, but I honestly wish I would've swapped the breakfast potatoes with something else. The potatoes were kind of soggy, soft and not very seasoned, and I usually prefer crispy breakfast potatoes. My boyfriend got the patatas bravas bowl which came with breakfast potatoes, chorizo, shredded pork, green tomatoes, paprika sauce, roasted garlic aioli, over medium eggs, cheddar, feta, and grilled tortillas. This was a larger portion and looked very filling! Most things on the menu had a drink pairing, which I liked to see a lot. I'll have to go back for dinner and try something else with a drink pairing. Overall, I enjoy the experience because it was a fun and light environment, but the food I got wasn't anything groundbreaking. I would like to try something else next time! read more

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If you are looking for a great spot in the Third Ward this is it! Having never been to Milwaukee before, we stumbled upon the Third Ward - hands down the neatest area of the city. People walking about, dining and drinking at bars and restaurants with patios and sidewalk seating. Getting in and out of the city was a breeze. We knew we wanted to return to the area for dinner . Cafe Benelux was perfect! The vibe is great, the decor is modern and welcoming. Our server, Molly, was so attentive and knowledgeable; all of her recommendations were spot on! Sitting on the rooftop patio on a beautiful summer evening , taking in all of the sights was just amazing! Highly recommend Cafe Benelux for anyone wanting a fantastic dining experience in Milwaukee!! read more

Came here for breakfast Saturday morning at 9am, it's a large place and was empty. We got the classic benedict and patatas bravas bowl, the benedict came out lukewarm. The bravas bowl was carb heavy with potatoes and tortillas needed more meat. Service was alright, not very attentive. Seemed like a cool place, liked the European influence. read more

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Café Benelux was the perfect spot for a summer night out with the team. We grabbed a table on the rooftop, and the vibes were exactly what you want -- warm weather, great energy, and that easygoing atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer than planned. We ordered the kebabs, artichoke dip, and the pull‑apart herb bread, and everything hit the mark. The kebabs were tender and flavorful, the artichoke dip was creamy and addictive but there were big pieces of kale stems, and that herb bread... soft, warm, and absolutely meant for sharing. It's the kind of lineup that keeps everyone reaching back for "just one more bite." Good food, great rooftop, great night. read more

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Stopped in here with my mom after feeling overwhelmed by all the good food options around this area, but the patio deck seating sold us. We enjoyed beautiful weather and views dining up there. Our server was friendly and we didn't order much as we just weren't that hungry, but he was so chill about it. We got the everything salmon salad -- this was the best salad I've had in a long time, and definitely one of the best from a restaurant. With goat cheese and pickled turmeric cauliflower, it was just wow. Totally hit the spot. read more

Café Benelux - Everything Salmon Salad - Belgian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Third Ward may be the best part of Milwaukee. There. I said it. So far- each bar, each restaurant has shown up with either its own authenticity and surprised and delighted us or has given us a service/memory we won't forget. As new residents of Wisconsin we throughly enjoy curds and trying them everywhere we go. #america Now to the important stuff. Server was friendly, quick, and attentive. Gave great recommendations and felt very authentic about them. Had the Cuban and Sprocket. Both awesome, cook on the burger was medium, and a little uneven, but still good fries were crispy and not overly salted the cheese. Curds were great in the beginning, but oily at the bottom of the basket. Had standard old fashioned and they were one of the best ones we had thus far. Cool spot, like the upstairs and patio- solid people watching spot. read more

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Went here for the first time. Sat outside and enjoyed every minute. Service was good, food was hot and prices were average. The burger was outstanding and my turkey pesto sandwich was a hit! We will definitely be back. read more

Café Benelux - Turkey Pesto - Belgian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Such a yummy burger! It's the cutest restaurant & love sitting on the patio upstairs. Our waiter was so kind. One of my favorites in the third ward. read more

Café Benelux - Belgian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Stopped in for lunch on the rooftop. Fabulous rooftop area with nice views! I had the bacon havarti chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. The sandwich was good, the sauce had a lot of flavor. The chicken piece itself was a bit smaller and thin. The sweet potato fried were also good. However our server was not great. We got there and patio was empty, it filled in quick. The four tables near us that had our server were all frustrated. She was not very attentive. Issues with food, not getting ketchup, and not coming back to take order timely. When we tried to flag server down to pay bill she firmly gave us her index finger as a one moment but the gesture and facial expression was not well received by my friend who was facing her. Overall great food and good ambiance! read more

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I went here to eat while on a work trip and Andrew provided great service and recommendations. I ordered a chicken sandwich and drinks while watching March madness games. The food was phenomenal. My first drink was good but the espresso martini needs to be taken off of the menu IMMEDIATELY. That was the worse one I've ever had. I should've said something but instead I chugged water to get the taste out of my mouth. Great food but order a beer if you want an alcoholic beverage read more

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Great little patio area! We sat on the roof and it was perfect, the right temperature and service was good! Lots of great food and drink options! The cheese curds were delicious and I loved the salad I ordered! read more

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Excellent place for drinks and dinner. Very walkable and prices were reasonable. The people watching from the bar was top notch and we were checked on regularly by the bar staff. Would come to again! read more

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A very busy restaurant, and it took a while to get our food once ordered. But we enjoyed it. Service was very attentive. One of our poached eggs was overcooked but they replaced it immediately. read more

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Clay, our server was amazing. Beautiful patio seats to watch the sky clear up after a rainy morning. Bathrooms upstairs so it's extremely convenient. Cocktails were our favorites and would recommend the sandwich options they have, the crab cake BLT was our favorite. read more

Café Benelux - Espresso martini - Belgian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Just updating to say that we went back again this morning and it was just as good as the other day. This time we sat upstairs and it was so relaxing. Again, great service, friendly and attentive but not too much so. We enjoyed the Hodge Podge bowl and I had the bet the BAE Toast again. So good. Can't wait for our return to Milwaukee! read more

We were visiting Milwaukee and stopped by the Public Market but it was busy so we decided to go across the street to Cafe Benelux for brunch on a busy Saturday. Our service was good. The food was delicious. I had the chorizo with potato bowl and my husband had an omelette with American potatoes. Let's not forget the Bloody Mary. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. A lot on the menu looked good. read more

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Second time here and I always love it. First visit was for dinner and this time I came for weekend brunch with a friend. We went during graduation weekend so it was super packed, but I'd say make a reservation regardless because this place fills up fast. The space is super spacious with a great indoor dining area, a nice bar, and an outdoor patio. Really versatile for groups/occasions. Our server was super accommodating and friendly. I ordered a vegetarian bowl that came with runny eggs and it was really good. Also got a vanilla latte that came with a cute little chocolate on the side. Overall just a great spot that works for pretty much any group or occasion. Would come back, just make sure you plan ahead with a reservation and figure out parking before you go. read more

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Located in the Third Ward, to eat at this restaurant, street parking is available. The seating area is very nice and love that they have an outdoor area, too. The servers are very friendly and helpful from my experience. I had the garlic bread and it was delicious! Although flavored well, it was a tad bit overcooked and too crunchy. read more

The food was great. The space was large. The service was nice. We got seated right away. We ordered a Bloody Mary and gin drink as well as French toast and pomme frites with curry ketchup and garlic aioli. Delicious! read more

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This is one of my top brunch places in Milwaukee, as it never fails to disappoint. They were able to accommodate for a large group of people, taking reservations, which made it as the perfect place to start our day. They have indoor and outdoor seating options, both on the rooftop and on the ground level. In terms of food and drinks, I finally got to try their malone bloody mary and can honestly say this is my new favorite bloody mary in the milwaukee area! I love a spicy bloody and it had the perfect amount of spice to it, of course with the fun toppings too. Their turkey pesto sandwich and bacon chicken havarti sandwich were phenomenal. I love their fries and their sauce choices are top notch. I settled on sriracha mayo for the sweet potato fries and all I can say is YUM! Overall, this is a great, casual brunch spot that I will always recommend! read more

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We eat brunch here every time we make it to Milwaukee! Never disappoints-the upstairs outdoor seating is perfect! The food & service is always great! read more

Café Benelux - Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, - Belgian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Came into the location around 6:30pm on a Saturday. It would have been a little wait, 30 minutes, if we wanted to sit at the table. The bar is pretty big so we sat at the bar. They had some of the sports games on so you can view easily. We ordered a drink and got some pull apart bread from the appetizer menu which was delicious. It came pretty fast. Would definitely get it again. read more

Café Benelux - Belgian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Great spot and location in the city and by the public market. Service was quick and good. Seating options were great. They were very busy. We got to see on roof and enjoy nice weather. Couldn't complain there. Parking is hit or miss. It's downtown after all. Do have to pay for parking. Food was good. Apps came out quick. Calamari was standard and crispy. Aioli was flavorful. Cheese curds unremarkable, just okay for Wisconsin. We also got burgers which were huge, had to rush out due to kids acting up so forgot to take photos. Overall you pay for the setting and some decent food. Expect expensive it is the city. Absolutely would come back. Enjoy and happy eating! read more

Finally made it back to Milwaukee and got to come back to Cafe Benelux! This time for brunch! SO GOOD! Was hopping - so happy they take reservations! Dog friendly massive covered patio was amazing and a good scene overall! Also love a comfortable patio chair and these were great! Our server was super sweet too! She apologized off the bat saying they were down a member last minute and honestly you wouldn't even know it at all. Food was great! I got the patatas bravas bowl (scrambled egg sub) and my husband got the hodge podge and both dishes were delicious! Mimosas were great! Just a wonderful time! Our pup loved the bacon! Next time in town we'll be back again! read more

Café Benelux - Patio dining! Bacon and mimosas - Belgian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I had the walnut smashburger with fries and a pineapple passion mule. The walnut burger was really good. I think it is better than impossible burger. It came with all of the hamburger fixings and a side of decent fries. I would have liked more ginger in the mule, but still good. Overall, it was great to find a place with a variety of meatless options, not just impossible burger, or a veggie wrap. Also great service Paige! Attentive without covering, accurate order, great endorsements. read more

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Stopped in for lunch with my wife Holly ordered a grilled cheese sandwich... one slice of cheese between two slices of bread I ordered mussels with frites I asked if they were small ( would not then get them) was told no They came, ridiculously small ( probably not even legal on the east coast)... I asked the server about this and she said, the shells looked good!! OMG... the shells.. Frites stale.. obviously left over Never again read more

Our breakfast was great, I had the patatas bravas, it was excellent. We sat outside on the rooftop deck and enjoyed the perfect weather. Our service was prompt and kind, nice job all around! read more

Yay! Rooftop seating to spend a spontaneous evening to catch up with my sister from out of town . Today I found out today from our server that you can request an entree be split in 2 and plated separate in the kitchen which is wonderful, because half of the skewers dish is a meal of itself, or if you don't want to go the appetizer route. Strawberry kiwis daiquiris are always a delight- I just wish they always came with a strawberry on the rim because when it's all green it's a little misleading visually. read more

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Went back to Cafe Benelux on a Sunday afternoon, and sat at the bar. We just missed breakfast, but I thought the lunch menu provided a nice variety of options. I especially liked that both the food and drink menu had healthier choices. I ordered the NA Athletic beer and a small Rocket salad. The salad was the perfect size and loaded with flavor. A great combo of greens, fruit, nuts and cheese. A good choice with great taste. Service was good, and the vibe laid back. A nice way to spend a couple hours. read more

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We did not have a reservation and came during lunch. It was busy, so we weren't able to sit outside or on the roof which we were hoping to do. However, they did make room for the 10 of us inside. Our server Jess was amazing. Very efficient and gave great recommendations. Many of us had salads and said they were good. I had the havarti bacon chicken sandwich and it was excellent. The sweet potato fries were excellent. read more

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My husband and son ate here while in Milwaukee this week. It was excellent. We sat on the rooftop which had a nice entertaining vibe. It was a perfect night to sit outside. We started with Bistro Cheese & Prosciutto Plate. It was great! Even the grapes had a little seasoning on them. My husband ordered the Everything Salmon salad which looked yummy. He said it was very good. My son ordered the Sprocket burger which he said was very tasty. He wasn't sure about an egg on a burger but he said it worked. He also ordered a Benelux side salad, which he thoroughly enjoyed. I ordered the Single Speed burger which was a little bland and a little too pink for me. I would have given this restaurant a 5 but with my burger and the service being a little slow, I had to give a 4. read more

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We had breakfast and it was incredible but this review is just about the drinks. We actually had breakfast, walked around and returned to try their cocktails because we saw the menu during breakfast and just had to come back!! I love Negroni cocktails so when I saw it on their cocktail menu and noticed it featured an orange citrus gin I was excited to try it out! I was in love with this slight variation in the classic recipe. It was just a tad bit sweeter than if made with a traditional gin, and I liked it! A lot!!! I appreciated that it was made with care and served with one large ice cube, making it cool but not too cold which might mask the great flavors! My boyfriend had the Wandering Traveler, another gin cocktail. This one was very refreshing, bringing out the flavor of crisp gin and bright bubbly lemon raspberry. I say, stop in if just for a drink! And if you stay longer! Try the delicious food as well. Their menu also features the perfect drink pairing for your meal!!! Attention to detail which is hard to find these days! read more

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Great spot. Kind staff. Food was good. Fun to sit outside to have a meal before the baseball game. Up from Chicago with my family and the burgers and handhelds were a hit. No complaints. read more

Café Benelux - The outside of the restaurant. - Belgian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Dined upstairs on the roof for brunch. This was my first time dining in since the newer renovations and interior changes. Looks absolutely incredible! Our service was great! The server promptly greeted us after being sat. The food and drinks were delicious as always. Thank you for a wonderful brunch! read more

The upstairs is really nice and they have igloos with speakers for you to play your own music. The beer selection is great and the service is fast and friendly. Food is pretty good too. read more

Café Benelux - Jerk Shrimp Pasta - Belgian Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Perhaps the best veggie burger I've ever had. I substituted real garlic aioli for the vegan aioli. It caramelized amazingly and the addition of sweet potato to the black bean and walnut gave it just a tiny hint of sweetness that complelmented the sharp cheddar perfectly. Amazing pretzel bun and a perfect giant slice of avocado. read more

What a cool place! I would hands down do this again. We decided to treat ourselves to a dinner at the Domes at Benelux. They were so cute and comfy, with a heater in the dome (which we found to be a little TOO warm so we cracked the door - not sure if that's something that could be adjusted). There was a speaker for us to connect our phones to play our own tunes as well. Each dome seats up to 8, and your reservation gives you 1.5 hours, 8 drinks (we got red sangria for the adults and hot chocolate for the kids), and 8 Domes at Benelux mugs to take home. It's pricy though. I think our weekend reservation was like $150, and then we spent another $150 on food. Service was friendly, and it seems like most people just do this for drinks and apps, because we had to ask for a food menu. read more

An evening at Café Benelux was an evening well spent. I was a first time visitor recently, and didn't realize this is purportedly a tourist restaurant. I'm a local, but I enjoyed it anyway lol. Dinner began with a friend-recommended strawberry kiwi daiquiri, a cocktail I'm not used to drinking. I found it delightfully refreshing but better suited to a hot day up on the roof. Which reminds me, the one disappointment of the entire evening was that there was a private event up on the roof, so the dining globes were unavailable. Back to what was good! I thoroughly enjoyed my Pedal Pusher burger, and appreciated that it was cooked as ordered. Frites we were spectacular, as anticipated. Service was positively stellar! I wish I could remember the name of the young man who made our evening so enjoyable because he was a delight. read more

This is our go to restaurant when we are in Milwaukee. The food is fantastic and the bloody Mary's are even better. The staff is great and they have a wide selection of beers from around the world and most are on tap! My go to meal these days is the burger paired with the Holland IPA. If we do end up there for brunch, I go with the belt & a which is bacon, lettuce, tomato, egg and avocado. As far as seating they have two levels. You can sit in the main dining area, the bar, out on the first floor patio or the second floor roof patio. read more

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