My recent trip to Rupena's was a bit of a mixed bag…read more We stopped by in search of their chicken salad, some potato salad for a picnic on our boat with friends, and then we were hoping to shop around to pick up a few things for the week. I was surprised to enter and find their shelves all nearly empty. They had signs and it seems as though their business is struggling and they're currently prioritizing the meat counter and deli. Fortunately, we were primarily there for their deli. That said, something to note, this isn't a store I'd stop in thinking I might be able to get a few shelf staples. Their shelves were bare. I went to the deli and clearly the word is out on their chicken salad. They have a sign that explains they are limiting customers to two pounds of chicken salad due to high demand. We got a pound of that, a pound of their mustard potato salad, and a pound of their deilved egg potato salad. The chicken salad was really good. One thing I loved about it was the texture. It was finely shredded which I prefer. It was well seasoned and wasn't overly mayo-y. Of the two potato salads, I thought prefer the deviled egg potato salad. It was good but a bit plain for me. The mustard potato salad, on the other hand, was great with just the right amount of mustard and seasoning. The service was lovely and the prices were reasonable. Get to it.

Rupena's is a local legend. We love visiting their deli and meat counter. We go here for special…read moreoccasions and now for the chicken salad made famous by social media influencers. They now have a great little cafe in honor of the owner's son. They make great sandwiches. Service can be a bit slow and they are sometimes understaffed, but they are doing their best to rebuild the store after some hard times. Please support this wonderful local gem, so we can enjoy it for another 100 years.

I was in charge of bringing the stuffing this year 2022-Whew! Paid $100 for 2 (two) 1/4 sheets…read moreworth of T-giving stuffing-- my problem was not asking the price for 1- looks like a nice group of people-- kitchen area was clean-- we'll see what the verdict is tomorrow

Ordered catering for Thanksgiving this year - figured why not, nothing else is the same! I'd had…read moretheir meals at Ruby Tap and enjoyed them so I thought that would be a safe choice. I chose prix fixe for four people. We chose to do ham, classic stuffing, maple carrots, pimento mac and cheese and rolls. The menu said mashed potatoes/gravy and salad were included in this choice. Pickup was pretty slick, not many cars in the queue and employees had all food pre-boxed up and ready to go. I drove the 25 minutes over there, got my box, and drove the 25 minutes home. Then I noticed that they omitted my salad. I called them and they said I could drive back out there for the salad... so I did. (in total i spent 100 minutes in the car going back and forth to get the food. On the day of thanksgiving we realized that they gave us the wrong stuffing as well. The ham was measured out by pound and we got 2 lbs for four people - which would have been fine if 60% of it wasn't fat! We ended up putting more in the dog bowl than on our plates. The reheating instructions stated that we needed to put all the food in the oven covered to reheat it, and they gave us paper lids??? So then I had to use a bunch of foil to cover all the items. The mac and cheese (which is made with penne?) had no pimentos in it (i figured the red pimentos would be easy to see) but it didn't get any love as it was BONE dry pasta noodles. Bummer. The mashed potatoes, [forgotten] salad, and carrots were good, though the carrots were devoid of any maple flavors. For $200 we all just expected more. Just another case of restaurants over-selling to the point of mixing up too many things. I probably wouldn't order from them again.

Bunzel's did it again! I used their catering services for another event, this time for a taco bar,…read moreand once again they made everything so easy. The staff was great to work with from start to finish. They make planning the menu simple and were happy to make small adjustments when needed. The food was delivered right on time and set up nicely. They really thought of everything, including all the fixings! Everyone enjoyed building their own tacos and nachos, and the food was delicious. Another great experience with Bunzel's catering!

I've been meaning to stop by for a while, and since we were in the market for some steaks, this was…read morethe first place that came to mind! Such a great little grocery store and meat shop. They've got all the essentials for throwing dinner together, plus some tasty treats from the bakery. Prices are right in line with your typical grocery store like Metro Market or Sendiks, but the quality is better! We stopped by on a Saturday and they were cooking brats and burgers, I just wish I hadn't eaten before! the store is laid out nice, with room for plenty of people. Everything is organized and easy to find. Lots of homemade/Bunzel goodies! The staff were friendly and quick with getting everything put together for us. Checkout was easy and we will be back again!

Sazs was the exclusive caterer for our wedding hosted at The George in Walkers Point, MKE. The…read morecatering menu had a wide variety of appetizers, entrees, sides and styles of serving to choose from, it was both impressive and appetizing! Their team was responsive, helpful and flexible in helping us achieve what we wanted for the event. We had some request that seemed like a big deal, but Sazs event planner Michelle said "no problem!" as she helped develop our menu and overall timeline for the evening. Something I appreciated was their willingness and focus on taking care of our guests with allergies/dietary restrictions. While planning was truly a breeze, the service the day of was impeccable. The staff was helpful, professional and very efficient throughout the entire evening. We had so much positive feedback on the food that evening- everyone loved the apple cider glaced short ribs, blackened swordfish and the supper club style relish trays. The bartenders were friendly and knowledgable, ensuring our guest were provided well-crafted speciality cocktails and efficient service.

We had a wonderful experience working with the Saz's catering team for our wedding reception and…read morerehearsal dinner! Katie coordinated both events for us and made the overwhelming process of wedding planning easy and seamless. Saz's facilitated all communication in a timely manner regarding our tasting, final decisions, and timeline for the events. They were also very accommodating with phone calls instead of in-person meetings with us not living in the same city. For the rehearsal dinner we set up a buffet and the food was great! Many of our guests were going up for seconds and told us how good the food was. We went with their burger and chicken bar and there was not only plenty of food but the set up and takedown process after the event was handled with great professionalism and timeliness. For our wedding reception we could not be happier with Saz's as well! All the staff were professional and the food was amazing. We decided to go with hand passed apps for cocktail hour, family style dinner, and then a late night nacho bar. Our family and friends were going on about how great the food was and how many options they had to choose from. We would definitely recommend Saz's for anyone with either small group catering needs or a larger event/wedding reception! Thank you Katie and the Saz's team!

I was very impressed with the customer service since they all worked as a team…read moreThe pulled chicken sandwich was awesome with no burnt ends plus the mashed potatoes was great compared to other mashed potato at other restaurants Mentioned that I wanted to comeback to the other items on the menu and was given a sample of the sliced brisket and I'll be back Downside is street parking only and a 3% credit card charge which is becoming the norm right now

Still the best BBQ in the area. Needing to stop in for date night soon!…read more Lovely atmosphere and food and drinks are top tier!

Absolute perfection! We used Gracious Events as our caterer for our wedding on 9/10/2022 at St…read more James 1868. They were recommended to us by the St. James team. Marija worked with us and was so communicative and easy to work with. The Gracious team treated us like we were family. We had our tasting and was blown away at the quality of ingredients and curated menu. They learned about us as a couple and what our likes and dislikes were and made a menu to fit us. At the wedding, our guests gave us many compliments on the food, some saying it was the best wedding food they have ever had. (We agree, worth every penny.) I loved how much they cared about us during the process and at the wedding. They were so kind to make us a plate of hors d'oeuvres at our cocktail hour so we can have enjoy our food. That to me, shows how much they care about their clients. They also made sure we got to eat our full dinner without interruption. My other vendors mentioned how kind and helpful they were and really enjoyed working them. Consider yourself lucky if you are able to book them because they will make your wedding day or event impeccable. Forever grateful for Marija and the Gracious Team!

Where do I start. We had an absolutely gorgeous brunch wedding thanks to Vesna and her team. They…read moretook care of our florals and food set up and so much more. We still get compliments almost a year after our wedding day and we owe it to Gracious. Beyond professional and accommodating as we reside in California and our wedding took place in Milwaukee. Do not think twice about using Gracious for your next event. -Anna

This is a must for bloodies and brunch in MKE! The Bloody Mary options are great - from a simple…read moreone to a more elaborate option with a slider included! I haven't had a breakfast option I haven't completely enjoyed yet - some favs are the breakfast sandwich and the skillet! There is also a small store attached with lots of yummy items for purchase - can make a great gift basket! It gets busy and crowded especially on weekend mornings, so plan accordingly! Not a ton of indoor or outdoor seating, but we've never had to wait too long! You can also take food to go!

Regarding the restaurant side Personally the meatloaf…read moresandwich was okay. Maybe because I didn't care for the cheese and red sauce (ketchup sauce) on my sandwich Partly my fault for not reading the menu closely But they do have a good menu to pick from. Patio is available depending on the weather The Retail side Had a good selection of cheese and sausages plus alcoholic beverages Mainly street parking plus your competing with other restaurants in the area

We have used Daniel's Catering for several years for all of our parties. From baby showers to…read moregraduations. We have never been disappointed. Presentation is beautiful, food is delicious. We always receive compliments from our guests. The cost is reasonable and portions large. I will always use this caterer.

From the owner: We provide full-service catering to meet your needs. We have a variety of menus to choose from. If…read moreyou don't find what you are looking for or if you have a special request, let us know. We will be more than happy to work with you to ensure that your event is what you want it to be. There is no job to small or too large for Daniel's Catering. We've catered gourmet dinners for 4 and done wedding buffets and corporate picnics for 3000 and more. We do it all! Call us or request a quote for your next event.

My daughter was married at Carl's. The set-up was beautiful, and the food outstanding.read more

They have an amazing fish fry!!! We ordered to go which you have to do there, no calling ahead. You…read morecan also eat in their hall. I didn't realize how large the pieces of fish were so I went with the three piece which really wasn't necessary. Two pieces would have sufficed because they are huge! You have your choice of potato so I went with potato pancakes because this is Wisconsin. I was not disappointed. Their coleslaw is probably the best I've ever had. My only complaint is that I wish it would have been packaged in a cup/bowl instead of the divider in the to go container. Also, a really neat thing is you get raspberry sherbet for dessert with your fish fry! Fish fry's are seasonal here so they are not available in the summer.