Comet Cafe gives off hip vibes. The food selection varies, which I enjoy, but it makes it difficult to decide what to order. The food is delicious and often unique. They serve homemade pie, which I have yet to try, but always sounds amazing. This is not a great place to go with a group, but is a wonderful choice to show of the great restaurants Milwaukee has to offer read more

It's baaaaaaaaaack! Missed this place. Wholesome food.. & a great weekend morning funday spot. Zero walks of shame.

Recently I went here for dinner on Sunday with a couple friends. I got the pretzel covered chicken sandwich which was very good but also very messy. Despite it being dinner time I also ordered a bloody mary which was delicious. I thought it was fun that the special for Sunday evenings was a plate of free bacon, however after we asked for a plate we never did receive any. Service was good nothing over the top. Parking was decent but had to drive around the block a couple times till we found a spot to park in. I will most likely go back to give this restaurant another try because I have heard many good things by other people. read more

Comet is a Milwaukee staple. Great food, good selection, and some creative menu options. Fit for foodies, locals and hipsters alike. I'm a fan of the omelets and bloody mary's. Great patio in the summer too! read more

I came here with my family about a month ago when we took a weekend trip in Milwaukee. The staff was nice, but it took a while for them to take our order. I knew that before coming here based on reviews, so it wasn't too much of a problem. The crowd was mostly in their 20s, but not obnoxious. It's a great neighborhood place. The food was good as well! I ordered the tuna Mac 'n cheese. I thought there might be too much tuna, but you could hardly see it. Although it was hard to see, you could definitely taste it! The balance of cheese and tuna was perfect. Also, the portion was HUGE! Worth it! My family also enjoyed their meals. Stop by this place when you're in the area! read more

Three stars for the food. Four stars for the service!! So many hipsters gather here. It's a community of beards, cyclists, and vegans. But, all are friendly and full. Be sure to get your paws on the pie (written on the menu board). The food is a-okay! Space is tight, but RELAX, they have some great brunch drinks. LOCALS love this place, so there is typically a 30 minute wait on weekends for brunch. Comet Cafe clothing merchandise sold here! read more

Best breakfast brunch joint in Milwaukee!! Fresh ingredients in cooked in an eclectic inventive manner!! read more

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Visited on a recent Monday morning with a couple of friends and found it not to live up to the hype. I started off ordering the Jam Omelet which has jalapeno-bacon jam in it. The server came back and said they were out of the jam so I needed to choose something else. I then picked the meatloaf omelet. Our food came up desperately under-seasoned, omelets lacked even salt or pepper. My omelet had a very skimpy sprinkling of tiny pieces of meatloaf, you couldn't even really tell that's what the meat was. I also tried a DR gluten free pancake that was just disgusting, it was a giant pile of cornmeal mush. A friend said her regular pancakes were good though. The one bright spot was my Bloody Mary was incredibly delicious. The house made mix was a surprising mix of sweet and spicy with a hint of dill. I should've just had 3 of those instead of the meal..... read more

Never did I think I'd write a review of a diner for an omelette but that's how good my experience was. The build your own omelette is a fantastic deal--massive 3 egg omelette that comes with 2 toppings, 75 cents extra for each additional one, AND it comes with crispety crunchety hash browns and toast. Great deal and this place has a great vibe! read more

Comet Cafe - B.Y.O. Omelet (with spinach, cheddar cheese, sausage) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ambiance and eclectic- a milwaukee east side charm. Friendly diverse area - vegan options. Breakfast sausage (vegan) very good. Portions are big. Been there 3 times and look forward to the next. Chicken biscuit, fish fry and other entrees tried - nothing was a disappointment. If it's crowded- take a seat at the bar. Excellent service even in the crazy busy times. read more

Great pie! Great burrito! Solid lattes with full espresso bar. Easily will be back Most go if in MKE read more

While I was visiting the city, I came across this little vegan gem. I tried the Salisbury steak with green beans and to my surprise was delicious since it contained no meat at all! Also at the time they were offering free baskets of bacon, which is AWESOME. I mean who doesn't love free bacon? The customer service was friendly and welcoming the entire time I was there. My server was knowledgeable about any entree that I asked about and was very attentive. I totally will be coming back here on my next visit to Milwaukee. read more

Comet Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I am not quite sure what all of the hype is about this place. I read all of the reviews and I was very excited to come here for breakfast. But I left feeling disappointed. We arrived early because we knew that there was going to be a crowd here. We got very lucky when we arrived and only had to wait about 5 minutes for our table. We were seated and looked over the menu...the menu looked really good and we asked the waiter for a few recommendations. He was nice but seemed a little rushed. He did not want to have to spend any time with first time customers and stupid food related questions...hey wait isn't that what a waiter is suppose to do? I ordered the Breakfast Burrito. It described that it was smothered in Ranchero Sauce but I got that on the side. I am so glad that I did because I did not really like the sauce. If it had been all over my breakfast it would have been ruined for sure. So I started eating but was not happy with my choice. Usually I always seem to order the perfect thing off of a menu but I was totally wrong with this choice. My wife had ordered the Cheesy Tomato Sandwich Buttafucco style which meant it came with hot giardiniera on it. She also substituted the fries for hash browns Both plates looked amazing...I would even say picture perfect...if you do not believe me check out our pictures. One thing I did not like was that we both asked to have our hash browns crispy and only my wives came out crispy...mine were the typical rawish hash browns that everyone else was getting. That made me a little mad but I never send anything back to the kitchen because you never know how mad the chef is going be. Somewhere in the middle of our meal we offered each other a bite...we both looked at each other and decided to trade breakfasts. My wife also did not like her choice either. So we tried salvaging our breakfast by taking the others breakfast. I did like the Cheesy Tomato Buttafucco Sandwich better then the Breakfast Burrito. I could have used a piece of bacon on there. Bacon makes everything better. Another thing I did not like was that people, who are waiting for tables, start standing over you, while you are trying to eat. It is kind of annoying. You can also feel there stares, as you take a bite of your meal. It is not relaxing at all. Plus it is not fun to have people's midsections near your mouth as you are trying to take a bite out of your food. I am sure if our table was in the back we would have never had to deal with this but if you do eat here get something away from the front door. I know that everyone likes this place but I did not. Guy F usually delivers but I think he missed the boat on the Comet Cafe. I am glad that I tried it but I know I will not be back again because I was not impressed at all. read more

Before I travel, it's become customary for me to check the Food Network website for recommended restaurants (and cross-reference them with Yelp, obviously). That's how I came across Comet Cafe, featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, and when the reviews checked out on Yelp, it was bookmarked for sure! Meatloaf Sandwich - This dish was given a spotlight on the show and now I see why! A HUGE open-faced sandwich that consisted of a thick slice of bacon-wrapped meatloaf topped with mashed potatoes, grilled tomato, onion, and more bacon! Served on a hearty slice of bread and all drizzled with beer gravy. MOUTH WATERING! Duck Confit Poutine- This was one of the specials of the day. Crispy fries under a mountain of salty duck confit and melty chunks of cheese, also drizzled with their beer gravy. We had been touring breweries all day, and oh MAN did this hit the spot. Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup - The cheesiest grilled cheese made with provolone, mozzarella & American cheese. It was delicious as is... but when I dunked it into the BEST tomato soup I've ever had-- the words "comfort food" do not even begin to describe... The meal wouldn't have been perfect if we left without dessert. The Raspberry-Apple Pie was sweet & tart with a flaky crust and toasty oatmeal crumb! Ok, now perfect! All served with friendly hipster service in modern diner decor and with more than reasonable prices, and that's pretty much as good as it gets. I'm definitely coming back next time I'm in town! read more

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Comet Cafe was opened after the Urban Outfitters revival of the early 2000's. Thirty-seven percent of the staff have at least one tattoo, this tattoo is visible to about 50 percent of the patrons of Comet Cafe at all times. A lot of the reviews here say this is 'quintessential East Milwaukee'. I guess you have to live in Milwaukee to determine a difference between East Milwaukee and the rest of Milwaukee. In Milwaukee, all of the hipster's or people that really want to be hipster, or people that wanna flirt with the idea of being hipster by associating themselves with a pseudo-kitsch cafe, eat meat. I have to assume that if I ate meat, in particular bacon, I would have loved this place. Their website says 'we have a small kitchen, and we cook all our food from scratch' Please keep in mind this also prevents them from delivering orange juice. If I ever have to explain away anything in my life, I will be using the excuse "I'm sorry, I have a small kitchen." Sometimes Midwesterner's mistake a lot of food for good food. I believe the atmosphere of this place might even seduce them into believing that what they are eating actually tastes good. Occasionally, when I go into Urban Outfitters I often get the impression that what I'm actually buying is good, but when I try to wear it I realize it's actually a piece of crap with a nice tag on it. If food had an ability to taste monochromatic, it would taste like the breakfast I ate. I don't mind monochromatic things, sometimes monochromatic things are really great. That is, if they are high quality, but this, was not one of those situations. We paid 1.00 extra for the customization of my breakfast. I ordered cinnamon toast. I thought "oh great, imma get some cinnamon swirls and shi*" No. What I got was cold toast with some cinnamon sprinkled in the middle. This is probably my fault, I grew up in the age of Cinnamon Toast Crunch and I think I've been brainwashed into assuming that cinnamon means swirl's. So I'll give them a pass on that. Soggy, oil drenched hash brown's however, do not get a pass. If you did a study comparing all breakfast / brunch joints in Milwaukee and if that study elicited results that said Comet Cafe is the number two best place to get breakfast/brunch, then I would say one of two things 1. Your study is significantly flawed or 2. That people need to be reacquainted with what the word 'best' means. read more

Comet Cafe - CometCafe-The angle of this photo doesn't make this picture any less crappy. The blue cups here don't make anything taste better - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Vegans, no trip to MKE is complete without eating at Comet. There, now you know. This is our Chicago Diner. (well, except that they also serve lots of meat) Here's how to win at the game of Comet: Go at 2:30 in the afternoon when the swarms from brunch have dissipated and the crowds for dinner have yet to arrive. Sit at the bar and order one of their awesome cocktails or fabulous craft beers. Start out with the vegan riblets (half-order!) Pace yourself! There are a lot of must-try items. Follow that up with the vegan salisbury steak. It is one of the best things I've had. Like, ever. I have dreams about it. It comes with a veg o the day, mashed potatoes and gravy, AND a side salad or soup. I know you'll probably be uncomfortably full by now, so just get one of those lovely vegan cupcakes (chai, red velvet, Mexican chocolate, banana split? they change daily) to go and eat it when you awake at 8 pm from your food coma. If you happen in for breakfast, the veganized pancakes are $*()%$( delish, and they have one of, if not the best, tofu scrambles in the city. read more

Comet Cafe - Milwaukee Greyhound made with Rehorst vodka, grapefruit juice, and Lake Front IPA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Dined here a few days ago for the first time and had a good experience. The inside is kitschy and funky and fits well in the neighborhood. It wasn't too busy for a Tuesday afternoon and we were seated right away. Our server was prompt and polite. I ordered the meatloaf, which came with beer gravy and loaded mashed potatoes as well as sautéed kale for the veg of the day. The portion was kind of small, but enough for one person with no leftovers and moderately priced as well. I would definitely recommend and will be back to check out more of the menu. read more

Comet Cafe - Meatloaf With Beer Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

So, you were on Food Network's television show, "Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives". And, I'm in Milwaukee on vacation. So, of course if it's on "Triple D", I gotta check this place out...right? Location Not knowing anything about Milwaukee geography, I can tell you that it's on a corner and we were able to find free street parking one block away, even though it was Saturday brunch time. Atmosphere Never stepped foot indoors because the hostess was taking names and party size at the door. We also ended up eating outside at a sidewalk table. Great people-watching view of N. Farwell Avenue. Service The Comet Café tells you in its logo, "Slow Food". And boy, are they right: THEY ARE EXTREMELY SLOW! It was so bad, we had our waitress bring us our check with our food so we could pay immediately. That way, when we were done with our food, we could just get up and leave. We were given the "It'll be just a few more minutes" and the "We're really busy because it's Saturday morning brunch" lines, but being from the DC/Baltimore area, where we have more people and more people who eat brunch, even I have never waited that long for food. How long? About 35 minutes, if I remember correctly. I know that when our food did arrive, my cocktail glass was empty (even the ice had melted). Food The Cheesy Tomato sandwich: It's only tomatoes, lettuce, onion, mozzarella and provolone cheese, mayo, and some herbs on a roll. Sounds very plain and simple? Yes. Sounds very average tasting? Yes...but you're wrong! I have NEVER had a sandwich so good, tasty, and fulfilling that didn't have meat! I don't know if it was the two cheeses or the herbs that heighten your taste buds, but this sandwich was truly a delight and I was so glad this was my choice! My French fries, on the other hand, were mostly cooked too well (to the point that some of them were a little burnt on the inside) and cold. But, by time I waited all this time, I didn't care; ate them anyway. P.S.: The dish "AJ's Compact Turkey Dinner", which was featured on "Triple D" and was the MAIN reason why I wanted to eat at The Comet Café, isn't served until dinner...which is after 3:00pm. We ate there around 1:30pm. And no, they will not make it especially for you if you're there before 3:00pm...even if you are visiting from out of town. :-( read more

I am sorry it has taken so long to update my last review. I am totally back to all five stars for Comet Cafe. My favorite here is the cheesy tomato with giardenara sandwich. I also love the walnut apple burger. I have only had the one bad experience here and it has never been repeated. I seldom r eat breakfast here because it is so crowded, but when I do I'm careful to order my eggs over medium. They currently have Bell's Oberon on tap which is one of my all time favorites! Oh, Comet - I am so glad to be back and loving you again! read more

I'm honestly not sure why this place has a 4 star average. It's good, but not stellar. I moved here from Chicago, so maybe I've just seen so many other diner type places who do this scene much better. Pluses for me: cute trading card beer menu, good variety of craft beer in bottles and on tap, lots of veggie options that can be made vegan, along with meat options for the carnivores. Wait staff is friendly and quick in my experience. It's dark, kind of gritty hipster with indie tv or films on the screen. Expect a line if you go on the weekend for brunch. Not quite worth the wait to me. I may end up back here for another shot to wow me, but not if it's too busy. read more

Comet Cafe - Beer trading cards! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I've been coming to Comet for almost 10 years but after today, it will probably be my last time. I brought my friend here for the "Comet experience". I'd always recommend Comet to friends when in search of a place to grab some good grub on the East side. Upon being seated, we were greeted by our unfriendly server who seemed as if he'd rather be doing anything else but serving me, my daughter and friend. Right off the bat, my friend mentioned that he was a jerk lol. I figured I would give him a chance to redeem himself. He must've asked us like 7 times if we were ready to order, never once asking if we had any questions about the menu. We finally ordered the chilli with the works, the Compact Turkey Dinner, Camilla sandwich and Mac and Cheese. The beloved chilli that I once knew and cherished was now replaced with something extremely tangy and sweet. Tasted like spaghetti sauce. Not to mention it was lukewarm. The Turkey dinner was terribly underseasoned and tasted like something you'd find in a hospital cafeteria. How could this possibly be the same turkey dinner that people have raved about? Beats me. I couldn't even eat more than two bites. On top of the atrocity, it was also lukewarm. Now, I know I am not the only person that likes food served to them hot - and the fact that it's deep fried and was still lukewarm, leads me to wonder how long it was miserably sitting underneath the warmer waiting to be remembered. The Camilla was meh. It needed a little extra something. The Mac and Cheese was the star of the bunch. Gooey, hot and rich - just like how Mac and Cheese should be. Mr. Crabby pants never once came over to check how we were doing or how everything was tasting. I had to ask for a refill of coffee. Once we decided that we were incredibly turned off, we sat there waiting for some boxes and the bill. I guess sitting at the bar and being on his phone was more important than customer satisfaction. I informed him about our dissatisfaction with the food which he did not seem very happy about. Not surprised. Once we paid our bill, we actually went up the street to Glorioso's for an Italian Roast beef sandwich to make up for our shitty experience and half fulfilled appetites. I'm embarrassed for taking my friend to a place for a great foodie experience just to leave with a bad taste in our mouths. Literally. I'm not sure if I even want to return after today. It's unfortunate to see quality in food and service has plummeted significantly. I guess all once great relationships must come to an end some time. I'll surely reminisce about the good ol' days, Comet. read more

Comet Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

5 Stars, What else can be said? In spite of Guy "d-bag" Fieti's visit, the Comet is still one of the coolest places in Milwaukee. We've been here for all meal times now, but we love the Comet mostly for Sunday brunch. My go-to is the 'Stender, a sweet-ass breakfast burrito packed with enough corned-beef, eggy, cheesy goodness to wipe away even the most brain-crushing of open-bar south-side wedding hangovers. As much as I whole heatedly approve of and love almost everything else on the brunch menu, I repeatedly order the 'Stender for the Sihracha artwork applied to the burrito. Some of my favorites have been the Egyptian "Evil Eye" hieroglyph and the time the cook wrote "Common Error" on my 'Stender when he mistakenly served it with a side of hash browns (again). Other non-brunch favorites include the Mac 'n Cheese, and the deconstructed Thanksgiving dinner. Both are amazing. Best advice I can give about the Comet: If you are going for brunch, come early, before 10:00 AM if you want to get a table. Even better yet, sit at the bar. The service has always been great. read more

This is our favorite place for brunch. The restaurant matches the neighborhood - unique and full of je ne sais quoi. There is almost always a bit of a wait...but the beer list is fantastic (including Green's GF beers!), and the mixed drinks great, so you can have something to sip on while you wait. The servers are friendly and attentive. And perhaps most importantly, the food is excellent. My favorites: the meat loaf (I could literally drink the gravy..) the turkey croquettes the turkeystein the cheesy roast beef with giardiniera the french toast (it's the almond that sets it apart...) (Note - all of the above are 5 star dishes!) As I mentioned before, mixed drinks (especially bloodies) are great, and their beer selection is wonderful. This is an oldie but a goodie, and whenever I'm missing the east side of MKE, this is where I head for a little piece of heaven. I highly recommend you check it out. read more

Comet Cafe - One of the daily specials: Braised pork belly, grits and chard. Nom nom in my tum-tum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Who cares about the wait. Its totally worth it. May suck in the winter because of no good wait area. Meatloaf Sandwich. Look at the pic. Your mouth will just water looking at it. Excellent service. Just need to remember to leave room for dessert. read more

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Comet- you bring me such inner turmoil. Every single thing on your menu is so amazing, I have a fit figuring out what to order. There is no question why this was the first stop on my visit back to Milwaukee. While we decided what we wanted, my friend and I split the s'mores cupcake. (And by split, she had the top and I had the bottom, because she's a trainer and much stronger than me). We ordered dessert first because we are adults and we can, stop judging us. I wanted something to warm up my insides after a chilly flight in. The grilled cheese, tomato soup and side of fries spoke to me. Besides going to Marquette, it was the best decision of my life. The cheesy, crispy goodness dunked in the hot and chunky soup was perfect. The fries were cut fresh and salted to perfection. It's amazing how even a simple dish is taken up a notch. There are not enough adjectives to describe Comet. I left broken hearted realizing I forgot to order the poutine. Luckily I know I will be back and the poutine and I will meet again. Comet, you have my vote all day, any day. read more

Comet Cafe - S'mores cupcake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

What I ordered: Beer Cheese Fries Meatloaf What I would recommend: Meatloaf - delicious but VERY heavy. Loads of bacon flavor. I recommend splitting this with someone. read more

Oh Comet cafe... How you never fail to underwhelm me I just don't know. I will say that the vegetarian ribs appetizer is super legit but probably the only reason I ever agree to come here. The food is always just ok. The service is always just ok. Not that the servers are not great, but things always move so slow. This last time was nearly an hour wait for food and it was just the two of us. They weren't even full and that was the case. As a meat eater that loves vegan and vegetarian fare I can see the reason people would be interested in coming here but the reality is that this is not the only game in town anymore and the hipster bs will only take you so far. Within 5 blocks there at least 3 much better options for vegan/vegetarian and meat eaters alike. The people that run this place seem to be too busy starting and running all their other restaurants to make sure this one isn't the sinking ship that it is. I never suggest this place, but others do and I begrudgingly go along only to be reminded every time why I avoid this place. read more

What a fun place! My husband and I were in town for the night from Madison, and a friend recommended Comet Cafe since we were going to a show at Shank Hall that night. Comet has great comfort food in a diner setting. They also have a very nice beer, wine and mixed drinks list. The drinks and beer menu items are individually printed on baseball cards and placed into a binder at each table. It's a very cool concept. My husband had a turkey dinner that was basically the turkey and dressing rolled up into three huge balls and deep fried! He was VERY impressed! I was going for something a bit more healthy, so opted for the seared tuna sandwich. I asked for it to be served deconstructed with no bread. They had no issue with this and served it on a beautiful platter. They had steamed broccoli as a side that night and it was just that - steamed and nothing else. It was just the way I like it, not drowning in a bunch of butter or sauce. Oh, and the tomato soup, which is on the menu every day, was excellent. It was bitterly cold that night, so all the warm comfort food tasted especially good! They have a lot of pies and cookies for dessert. We opted out of that, but I'm sure they are just as delicious, if not more so, than the rest of the menu items. I have to point out the service was outstanding. Our waitress shared her opinions and made suggestions throughout the night. We were there early on a Friday night because we were headed to Shank Hall. I noticed several families there with small children. This is a good place for kids and you can feel good about the food they'll be eating. read more

Comet Cafe - Seared ahi tuna sandwich, served deconstructed (no bread). Tasted great and I loved the presentation. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Oh, Comet, I know I shouldn't be upset. I mean, with so many tasty, fried, heavily-sauced foods on your menu, I shouldn't have expected my Veggie Lovers salad with ginger dressing and Ahi to be that good. I mean, salads aren't your bag, because you concentrate all of your awesome powers on churning out plates of perfectly fried fish, tasty burgers and delicious mac n' cheese. While the Ahi was dry and lifeless, I should have been sinking my teeth into a delicious Cheesy Buttafuoco, using up half a tree's worth of napkins to sop up the grease. But alas, Comet, I am trying to watch my figure, so I suppose that my relationship with you with have to be more like a tawdry, extra-marital affair reserved for special occasions only, especially when I sneak in for (a quarter of) a slice of your delectable carrot cake. Yes, I know you'll be calling my name come Sundays when you throw that free bacon at anyone with a cold beer in their hands, but look, it's not you, it's me, and you just have to lose my number. Maybe when I'm in a better place we can talk again. Sincerely, Erika B. read more

Comet Cafe - The only thing better than bacon is FREE bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Went to The Comet Cafe today with my wife. She had the Cobb Salad with chicken, along with a cold brew coffee. I had the Belt sandwich which was better than I thought it would be. I've got this habit of comparing similar sandwiches to The Uncle Wolfie's Belch sandwich, which is outstanding. The Belt isn't as big, but it's quite tasty. You get some fries with the sandwich also, I always order my egg over easy for maximum messiness. The waitress who was quite attentive asked if we wanted dessert; I normally don't bother, but my wife wanted dessert. We ordered the blueberry peach cobbler pie with ice cream. The dessert was enough for 2, it was very good. The Comet Cafe is starting to be one of our new hangouts, it wasn't too busy, so we were able to eat outside with no hassle. read more

I feel bad giving Comet a 3 because I love this place, but there are a few things that don't really cut it for me. But let's start with the good stuff! Drinks are great. There's a pretty good beer selection that are affordable. Bloodies are alright. Mondays are Coozie Club days, where you buy one of their coozies, and every Monday you bring it back, you get a dollar off your beer. The cupcakes are worth 5 stars. Please take that away from this review. I'm lactose intolerant and that fact that I could find a vegan red velvet cupcake was mindblowing. Buy any of the cupcakes though. I dare you to find one that isn't delicious. The food is where I get a little iffy about this place. The breakfast burrito, vegan biscuits and gravy, and AJ's Compact Turkey Dinner are great and I fully recommend them. However, I've had a variety of the sandwiches (vegan, vegetarian, AND meat products) and they've never really been too special. The apple walnut burger is good, but not $12 good. The Big Rig is good, but boring. They're overpriced sandwiches I can make at home, and I do not pride myself on my cooking abilities. The meatloaf, which was featured on some Food Network show, was overrated. The vegan rib appetizer is good, but nothing that stands out too much for me (also, I'm not a veg but eat a lot of veg-friendly products, so maybe my opinion is a little off here?). Beware of the infamous line. Parking is rough. Come at 3pm on a weekday. Giving Comet 3 stars is still making me feel weird, but for all the hype this place gets, it's gotta pack a little bit more of a punch. read more

I haven't had a beer with my breakfast in a while, but okay......I can dig it. Comet Cafe is a very fine eatery both trendy and yummy. Comet Cafe is a throwback to how I pictured life in the midwest during the 50's and 60's with the old school diner feel, lunch counter with the stools, art deco design, comforting color scheme, fresh pies and desserts greeting you behind the glass that greet your eyes as you walk in (hello my sugary babies) and of course nice staff. The other thing that's very old school about this place is that their food isn't fast food, it's fresh, made inhouse over a stove and done right - like homemade. Service and staff - I was a fan, everything came out perfectly and there were 8 of us - all pleased. The waiter was nice and accurate. Good Bro, Good for the House. I also am fond that they cater to everyone. Their philosophy is everyone is welcome inside, color, gender, creed, & religion - hey man, everyone's got to eat. The one thing to watch out for is if you have a lot of people at the table, bthey might not be able to accommodate everyone with a credit card or something -Nothing I worry about because I use cash to dine, but a few at the table thought that was weird. Milwaukee with its rules is pretty weird. The city has a lot of rules to follow - definitely not as laid back as a Detroit, Cleveland, or Pyongyang - but that's the city and not this restaurant.....back to the restaurant. Prices are beyond fair - Service is great, portions are generous and the food is incredible. I wish I could try their lunch sometime. Someone wanted to get something on that lunch menu that sounded good, but it's against the rules to order it before lunchtime. They would lose their shit if they ever went to a Detroit area Coney where you can get quality food at any time of the day, but who cares, the food here is amazing. My breakfast was so good that all I think about is breakfast now. Food - I had the Benny Biscuit with Hash Browns and it was spectacular. Delicious biscuits (clearly homemade), topped with ham, I believe cheese, perfectly poached eggs, and sausage gravy that exuded fresh and made with care. I believe it had a hint of chorizo - so good! The Hash Browns were made perfectly. It was a perfect marriage of buttery flavor and comfort goodness. This guy Tuts ordered double Hash Browns and I was thinking, "hmmmm.....that's odd," but after I took about of mine I realized that Tuts was a god damn genius I tell you what!. At the table, there were zero plates left with food - ZERO. Well Done Other food hits at the table included the meatloaf omelet, pancakes with bacon, Spotted Cow Beer (not exclusive to just here, but really good), and the huge Breakfast Burrito known as The Stendler, which is a corned beef filled Milwaukee Instagram Legend! (If anyone was curious, his Siracha message was "Get Up, Stand Up") Comet Cafe is legit man and I guess it was even on Food TV according to the menu and I can see why. Cool place with great food. Vegan-friendly - if you are into that, yes lots of options for vegans. Awesome looking desserts too, cupcakes the size of New England, they looked huge and delicious, but next time......next time ;) read more

Good lunch at comet. Had the Camilla sandwich, pretzel coated... Hello! Came in for the tuna sandwich but they were out... Boo. Left hand milk stout is a great find especially with a good bartender who knows to use a glass and pour it hard. Showing the brewer game and playing good music created a great and diverse atmosphere. Staff is attentive and really guest focused. I wish the fries were made to order, felt like I got the end of the fry bowl poured onto my plate. Kudos for the homemade new pickles. Good experience and I'll certainly be back! read more

Comet Cafe - Left Hand Milk Stout and a clean glass... See how the foam sticks? That's a good thing! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

FANTASTIC. Yes, the wait is long. Yes, people will bump into you while you wait for your table. WHO CARES? The food here was so good. I ended up getting the mother of all breakfasts: eggs, bacon, hash browns, and a pancake that was bigger than my head. I couldn't even think of finishing it. If you want a HUGE breakfast, as well as a stand-out mimosa/Bloody Mary, then this is your spot. (The cute waitstaff/bartenders/cooks also helped. Just saying.) read more

I really should try this place again but my first impression left me feeling meh. It was such a shame because I was super excited as I had been urged that this was the place to go. We came on a early Saturday morning for breakfast and the music was obnoxiously loud which I was not ready for that early at all. The food was unmemorable which peeved me further along. All in all it was just a blah experience. That's truly about sums it up. read more

And east side standby that's worth a revisit every now and then. The menu is great and eclectic. A plethora of vegan/vegitarian options. Solid micro-brew list and amazing cupcakes. I like the decor...It's got a little throw back diner feel. The ambiance is hipster-chic and although I totally crush on hipsters, that's not gonna earn you extra stars in my book. The food and service is solid and consistent. I went recently for the first time in years! Felt the same, they know and are very true to who they are and I think that's what keeps people coming back! read more

Comet Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Comet is great. It's one of the first restaurants I visited after moving to Milwaukee and I quickly became a regular. The food is creative, made from scratch whenever possible, and local and organic whenever possible. It's a great place to take visitors, and know that no matter what you order it's going to rock. Also, if you happen to be free the first Tuesday of each month, Beer School is an experience I would absolutely recommend. Things that make me sad: it's SO much busier post-Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives than before and it's not an easy place to wait for a table because it's so small; because they are just ridiculously packed for brunch, I think the food sometimes suffers; though they were originally just a cafe, I've never had a great espresso beverage; their bloody marys definitely leave something to be desired; desserts are hit or miss. Food items I love and highly recommend: BELT, Vegan Gyros, Meatloaf, Seitan Philly, Comet Cuban, Veggie Chili, Vegan Ribs. Go. You're going to love it. But prepare to wait and don't order a latte or Bloody Mary. read more

Comet Cafe - Open-faced Meatloaf Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Pancakes not so great. Bloody Mary was kinda sour. Meat loaf sandwich wasn't quite what i expected. dry on the inside. soggy because of the mashed potatoes. forgettable tomato. soggy rye by the end of it. i dunno.. i'm no meatloaf conoisseur by far, but i just don't know.. service was fine. the one amazing thing: the deep fried vegan riblets! got by recommendation. i'm no vegan. but oh dear lord i could eat these all day. read more

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My boyfriend, roommate and I went to Comet cafe Sunday evening for a drink and some food. Comet was packed around 7:30pm and we had to wait 15-20 minutes for our table. We must have caught the end of the dinner as the majority of the crowd left around 8:30pm. We ordered bloody marys as well as Three Floyd's on tap (the special of the evening, only $2.50). I've been to Comet before this trip, and the bloody marys were MUCH better than what they served us last night. What we experienced were drinks containing hardely any garnish (couple of olives and a celery piece - where as before they served them up with cheese, bacon, and more veggies) and basically tasted like tomatoes juice and vodka... the spices were MIA.... However, I highly recommend the Three Floyd's, the beer special on Sundays ($2.50). I had no idea what style beer it was when I ordered it and was pleasantly surprised it was a flavorful dark, creamy beer reminiscent of Smithwick's. They also served free bacon on Sundays with a drink purchase. Free bacon = awesomeness!!!!! What we ordered: Cheesy twice-baked potatoes - AMAZING! Huge portion for $6. Grilled buffalo chicken sandwich, served with fries - Super delicious, put's Kopp's buffalo chicken sandwich to shame. The chicken was done perfectly and was not overly spicy. Fries were also seasoned well. Our waiter was not overly friendly, and there is always a wait for the food but it is well worth it. They also offer many vegan and vegetarian options, and had delicious looking cupcakes. I do love Comet's food and will definitely be going back to try their other food creations and drinks. read more

Ok I wouldn't recommend the Vegan Reuben, it lacks flavor. But the artichoke dip is delicious. It's creamy, cheesy, has chunky pieces of some kind of wonderfulness. The mint hot chocolate is heavy in flavor and served in a really big cup, it has tons of whipped cream which evens out that heavy chocolateness, i liked it! read more