Comet is a solid four-star joint. The food is always great, but the service can be hit or miss. My two personal recommendations are the meatloaf and AJ'a compact turkey dinner, three balls of stuffing, mashed potatoes, and turkey, deep fried and laying in a bed of perfectly seasoned beer gravy. I've also heard the the French Dunk (think a French dip made with seitan) is wonderful as well. Also a plus? Stop in on a Sunday and order a beverage and receive a basket of bacon on the house. You read that right...a basket of bacon, on the house. YUM. read more

Get the meatloaf sandwich. Do it. Everything on the menu is delish, but the meatloaf sandwich is on another level. It's salty beer gravy poured over meatloaf and mashed potatoes on some rye toast topped with bacon. If your mouth isn't already watering, I'm not sure what else to say. The space itself is super cozy and diner-y. Expect a wait any day of the week if you're going around 6-7 pm. And get the meatloaf sandwich. Seriously. read more

Rehorst gin and vodka as the "rail" drink??? YEP! SWEET! The best vegan/vegetarian options in the city. I love you Comet. read more

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

I came here because Guy Fieri told me to. The place has a great, upbeat feel with a cool look to it. The Meatloaf, as featured on DDD, is what I ordered. Tons of flavor, great beer gravy, and the brussels were delicious. A bit too much pepper used in the mix, but definitely a solid dish. The Mac n cheese was probably the best I've had. Topped with bacon and a mix of some of the tastiest cheese I've ever had, this dish was just amazing, I could not stop eating it. The Bacon Pancakes were also great. Fluffy, tasty cakes with bacon cooked in to them, how could you go wrong? The service was a bit douche-y, and he had no answers to why I could not get my bacon latte, as I've seen them serve before. He was trying to rush us out of there, it seemed. The regular latte was very good, though. I cannot wait to go back here and have that mac n cheese w/ bacon. read more

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

I was SO excited to come here after hearing the rave reviews about it! Maybe when a place is hyped up so much, one has a higher expectation of what the food will be like. My husband came in and we had about a 1/2 hour wait on a Sunday morning...not bad! I ordered a specialty item of meatloaf with eggs, hash browns, and toast. I LOVE meatloaf and was really excited that it was an option on the menu! When my meal came out, the meatloaf was burnt...please see the picture I posted! It was super dry and it's probably because it was absolutely charred! :( I wish I said something to the server, but really didn't want to wait any longer as we had to hit the road to return home to Chicago. My husband ordered a breakfast burrito and I think he enjoyed it. I really wish I enjoyed my meal. :( The atmosphere at Comet Cafe is cute. It's friendly with a hipster feel. Based off of what I ordered, I wouldn't recommend the place. But...maybe it was an off day? I'm just surprised that whoever plated my meal would serve something that was charred and wouldn't think of making another portion. Kind of goes against best practices in the food industry. read more

Comet Cafe - House specialty meatloaf with eggs and toast. It was burnt...not sure if this is usually how it is?! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

DDD Highlighted restaurant. We stopped in comet Café for breakfast always wanted to try this place out ever since DDD. Service was good we sat right away no wait. Unfortunately the food was just average or slightly below that I got the bacon pancakes they definitely don't skimp on the bacon but pancake was so dry I finish a hole thing of Hot maple syrup. That's the only thing I really liked. I only got the pancakes cause we planned on making a few stops that day for food. If I come back it would be only to try the dinner service...skip the breakfast. read more

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This place is magical. Cute, punky atmosphere and delicious food -- with both vegetarian and vegan options. Came here for brunch on Labor Day and can't wait to return. I had the tofu scramble (Kelly's scramble), which is now my favorite tofu dish in the world because it comes with VEGAN GRAVY!!!! My husband enjoyed the breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, cheese, ranchero sauce & chipotle sour cream. This was hands down my favorite meal while visiting Milwaukee. So, so good! read more

Comet Cafe - Kelly's scramble. This pic doesn't do it justice. Tofu scramble with vegan GRAVY, and hash browns and toast. Reallyyyyy good!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Super cute, corner diner. Menu has a range of items. The artichoke sandwich was delicious- and large! Enough for two meals for me:) our waiter was prompt and gave food recommendations. read more

My go to for late night dinners on the lower Eastside. Numerous vegan options afford frequent visits although now that I'm no longer living either on the lower Eastside, east end of downtown, or on my sailboat at McKinley Marina I'm there less often. Just over a week ago I was looking for something late and called-in a carry out order which was ready within 10 minutes, and my vegan Ruben was excellent as usual. You can't go wrong at Comet for a great casual vegan sandwich. read more

Beer gravy. Bacon. Extensive craft beer selection. Homemade pie. Perfectly crispy skin-on fries. If you are not lightly aroused, check you pulse you may be dead. I had a near perfect experience at the Comet last weekend. Starting with walking in and being bombarded by two different servers looking to seat us in whatever station we wanted, we opted for sitting at the bar, my equivalent of the chef's table. Immediately greeted by our mustachioed, hipster bartender, he answered our many questions and firmly helped us chose. "I am stuck between the meatloaf sandwich and--" "Meatloaf sandwich," he interrupted. "Yeah?" "Don't question beer gravy." "I will not...." When the food came up, he took time to consider, grab and discuss what beer would go best from their well-chosen menu. I opted for a peppered ale that really complimented the the sizable sandwich that is bacon-centric and piled high. I would spend an hour or two crafting an appropriate description of how good the gravy was, but that would be like your dad trying to explain Woodstock-- it eventually ends with "you just had to be there." The turkey sandwich my girlfriend had, I regret to say, was entirely forgettable, smeared with what amounted to jelly, cream cheese and cucumbers. The turkey was impossibly fresh, but the flavor of it all was virtually free of seasoning. I finished my sandwich, her sandwich and my beer, and we decided to wash it down with some pie making it a rather gluttonous Saturday. The pie was good enough to elicit creepy mmmmmm sounds and heavy breathing from us both. Well done across the board. Decor, environment, service, gravy, pies, and damn near everything about this place make it a must for foodies, stupid hipsters, beer drinkers and bacon lovers. As always, I think sitting at the bar ensures the most skilled service, but the wait-staff was awfully eager to please. It is now on my Milwaukee must-do list. read more

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Good coffee and food will come back again love a good breakfast spot.good for family nothing upscale just good food and service

The Comet Cafe of 2019 is a study in contrasts. The three stars are for the spectacular meat loaf sandwich...and nothing else. With a soda so flat that the act of taking a single sip bordered on physical pain and mysterious black spots at the bottom of the water glass, the sandwich was by far the only pleasant part of this dining experience. Because of Comet's popularity it makes sense that servers are in a rush, however having my bill thrown onto the table certainly gave me a moment of pause when it came time for the tip. read more

Comet Cafe - And the black spots at the bottom. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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If I were presented with someone who had the opportunity to eat only one meal in Milwaukee, I would hands down recommend that they choose Comet Cafe. I was in precisely that position at the beginning of last month: the boyf and I had one dinner opportunity during our visit to the city and many places from which to choose. I did my research beforehand and a good acquaintance strongly urged us to check out Comet Cafe. I ended up directing us to the Hi Hat Garage instead, where we had a very lovely meal. But yesterday the boyf and I were in town again. I steered us over here and we found street parking without a problem. The place was packed except for the lunch counter, where we were able to be seated immediately. It was a great place to sit: we got to watch drinks (of which there are many) being made, we were waited on by plural super friendly dudes, and we got to stare down the cupcake and pie display to the left of us throughout our meal. But more about that later. One of the reasons why I was hesitant on my first visit to try Comet Cafe was because it was billed to me as a fabulous vegetarian- and vegan-friendly restaurant with extremely creative meals. This sounded fabulous to me, but I eat anything and everything. The boyf doesn't. At all. "Extremely creative meals" is exactly the opposite of what he would like, which is a plain hamburger (meat and bread) and French fries. SURPRISE: Comet Cafe satisfies all kinds of eaters, meat-luvin' and not! Okay, CSH could have done without the buttering and grilling of the inside of his burger buns (can't make a plain burger without that extra touch, it appears). But he is of the opinion (I concur) that the Comet Cafe's French fries are Decatur-worthy, which for us means "as good as the ones at the Brick Store or Leon's or the Marlay House in Decatur, GA," which is a very high standard to meet. Although we love trying out places all over the country when we travel together, the fries usually don't end up holding a candle to the ones we eat Back Home. But the crispy, irregular cut fries we were served at Comet Cafe were delicious and perfectly portioned. It kind of kills me to pay more than $10 for an entree under any circumstances, so I ruled out some fabulous sounding options, particularly the meatloaf with beer gravy ($12), the compact turkey dinner ($12, served with Brussels sprouts!!!), and a duck confit poutine daily special ($11). They have many, many sandwiches in the $7-9 range, though, and I was extremely pleased with my choice of BBQ pork. Their craft beer menu boasts over 150 kinds of bottles and they have a mean cocktail menu of classics and affordable and inventive combos (like the 'beermosa' [white beer and OJ, $4] and the 'Sconnie-mosa [Door County cranberry wine, champagne, and OJ, served in a pint glass, $7]). And their cupcakes: huge, delicious, and made in a variety of flavors, four out of seven still left in the case by 9 pm on Saturday night were vegan. The boyf chose chocolate mint and I chose chocolate with vanilla frosting. Both were amazing. The only possible downside of Comet Cafe is that the food may, in fact, be slow to come out to one's table. But they warn this on their website and menu: "We are a little cafe with a little kitchen! We cook great, from-scratch food, but not fast food." The boyf and I waited 30+ minutes, but we like each other's company and had plenty of neat things to watch going on in the cafe while we yapped. You were right, Guy Conn: this place is fantastic. Five plus stars in my book. read more

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This is a cool place with hip friendly staff and comfortable shabby chic surroundings. It's a counter joint like the old days with a new style partly cultivated by the staff, the tunes and the clientele and partly cultivated by the cuisine. Somebody in the kitchen is very creative and aware of the balance between meat eaters and vegans. Take into consideration the fried vegan ribs. I am a carnivore plain and simple but I had to try that dish and guess what, I enjoyed it! The key player in my book was the tasty BBQ sauce which was a honey/roasted pepper concoction, a unique blend, hats off to that guy!!! I never pass up a good meat loaf but the pulled chicken sandwich nearly drew me off my game (nearly). I had the open face meatloaf and everything from the 2 hearty slices of artisan rye (one side griddles and crispy) to the 4 crunchy thick slices of bacon to the 4 cheese mashed potatoes and that excellent gravy. The unspoken g are the onion and tomato on top. Bravo to that guy again! He knows who he is... the creative genius in the kitchen. I went because of Diners Drive-ins and Dives, because that's how I find the funky joints when I travel. I didn't expect such a good show from this place, boy was I wrong. Although creative I'd like to see more scratch made items. The vegan ribs are brought in from a vendor and no house made bread. Is this me being picky? Damn straight it is! Can't give everybody 5 stars and remain credible. Go to the Comet Cafe and tell then the FoodDude from NJ sent ya! read more

Comet Cafe - Crispy ribs hold the fries! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Holy WOW batman, this food was delicious. I have heard so much about this super hipster, trendy, comet café. My friends go here quite a bit when they visit Milwaukee, my parents have been, and it was on triple D. I can't believe I haven't been here sooner! A group of us came here after a couple of distillery and brewery tours for lunch. It wasn't too crowded and we didn't have to wait to get seated. Looking over the menu, everything looked delicious. I was excited. We all couldn't decide what to get so we all decided to get a bunch of stuff and share. Here's what we went with: Mac and Cheese with bacon: It's a heaping mound of noodle cheese goo with thick chunks of bacon nestled about. It was so rich, heavy and creamy. Delicious Turkey Balls: Deep fried turkey dinner, yum. This was I think, my favorite that we had. Balls loaded with everything that reminds you of Thanksgiving dinner smothered in a bath of gravy. Beef and Cheese: I'm allergic to beef so I didn't try this, but everyone else said this was their favorite. The Camilia: Probably one the best chicken sandwiches that I had. So fresh and the flavors married so well. Open-faced Meatloaf: Again, couldn't try it, but the rest of the crew said it would make grandma's proud. Cupcake: We got a Sundae cupcake to split, since it was my friend's birthday, and we were already so full from all the food, booze, and blonde root beer (which was fantastic). It was very rich, dense, and mouthwatering guilty. We devoured it. Go here. read more

Best carrot cake ever. Our server recommended the carrot cupcake (3.75$) with high regard and I took his recommendation. It blew me away, seriously the best ever, and worth the cab fare from downtown milwaukee. The rest of the menu is good but not great. Really fatty comfort food. Really unique twists on the classics. I had the meatloaf which was really dry. Bites with the bacon that was wrapped around and the ketchup on top were good. I should have used ketchup with the whole thing. My wife had the AJ's compact turkey dinner. This was pretty good as well, but I found the beer batter a little overwhelming compared to the other ingredients. They did an awesome job on our brussel spouts, some were steamed some braised with stout ale, all great. I saw a lot of people eating sandwiches in here so maybe that's the way to go? I don't know if it's a must try, but that cupcake is probably worth the trek alone. Come at an odd time or expect a wait. Prices are really reasonable (12$ for our entrees, 3.75 for a huge cupcake). Their drink menu looks awesome (both in presentation and the actual drinks). As a card collector when I was younger I really loved seeing a drink menu that looked like a card collection. read more

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This place has some of the best vegan options I've seen since moving to West Allis. It's a little bit of a drive for me, but this joint offers a large variety of adapted dishes and a nice selection of alcohol if you want something with dinner. There's also cupcakes and pies for the sweet tooth. I had the vegan gyro, which was only slightly overshadowed by the homemade sauce. There was plenty of vegan seitan, and fresh, juicy tomatoes. I also sprang for the spicy fries (Cajun) instead of regular. These were tasty with a kick to the tongue, but be warned--anyone who doesn't like soggy fries, be sure to ask for crispy. read more

This is a 4.5 star kind of place. It is very good, but not perfect. Its way too small. Parking is a bear. There is always a line. It feels very East Side, and therefore mildly pretentious. That being said, the food is great, the bacon flows, and the beer menu is good. I always get the compact turkey dinner, as seen on one of those food network shows, and its great. The prices are not low, but they aren't outrageous. When you head out, set aside a few hours for the line, the walk to your car, and the wait for your food. read more

Stopped by for an early (11am) lunch on a Friday and was surprised to see the place almost full. I guess it is a popular place. Given it was a Friday I opted for the Comet Bloody Mary since I needed some bacon in my drink. I went for the gimmick. It had good spice and the 7 oz beer bottle chaser was a nice touch. Though it was a bit pricey. The sliced beef sandwich with the mozzarella cheese was gooey good and full of flavor. Unfortunately the fries were limp. My brother's pulled pork sandwich was very good - so he said. Our server did a good job of helping us despite the hopping lunch crowd read more

Comet Cafe - Bloody Mary with bacon & a beer chaser! Nice. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Solid. I had lunch at Comet again today. This time there was no wait, so we were seated right away by another friendly member of the waitstaff. My only disappointment was that I couldn't get breakfast after 3pm (and of course we walked in right at 3...d'oh!), but I managed to get some breakfast foods in me anyway with the B.E.L.T. sandwich I got: bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato on toasted bread. It was magically delicious. My partner-in-grub got the meatloaf sandwich, and it was so magnificent looking I had to take a picture of it. The service was friendly & very polite, the almond joy Anodyne coffee I had with my meal was delish, and the BELT sandwich made my day. I also got a couple of cupcakes to go for myself & my favorite teenagers (I lorded the cupcakes over them as an incentive to do some chores.) They gobbled them up, and I must agree that the red velvet cupcake I ate was fabulous. *cheering wildly* I'm definitely a fan! read more

Comet Cafe - Meatloaf sandwich. Let the drooling begin. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I visited Comet Cafe for brunch on a Sunday. You know that a place is good when there is a line out the door. We only had to wait about 20 minutes and it was well worth it. I had seen this place on Diners, Drive ins, and Dives and my friend in Milwaukee confirmed that it was a must visit. We sat at the bar and the service was great. They have a special brunch menu for Saturdays and Sundays, which I took advantage of. I ordered the "Stendler" which was a breakfast burrito filled with corned beef, scrambled eggs,hash browns and cheese. On the top of each one the cooks in the back write a personal message in Sriracha Hot Sauce. My message was "Brundy." I have no idea what that means, but it is kind of unique and cool regardless. The "Stendler" was delicious and filling. I think no matter what you get at this place, you are going to be full when you walk out. They also have a nice list of Pre- 5:00 alcoholic beverages. They have bloody mary's, mimosas, and beermosas. This was my first encounter with a "beermosa", but it is something that I would be using frequently as a hair of the dog. They basically just top off 3/4 of a glass of beer (in this case Bell's Oberon) with a 1/4 a cup of orange juice. It was surprisingly smooth and tasty. This is a unique and quirky place with lots of local flare. Would definitely recommend for brunch on the weekends or for drinks after work. read more

Comet Cafe - The Stendler with personal message written with Sriracha. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The first restaurant I ever went to when I moved to Milwaukee, and has continued to be one of my partner's and my favorite neighborhood spots. We love the relaxed vibe and welcoming staff. I frequent about once a week and have never had a bad meal. You can't go wrong with french fries and a beer or one of their amazing vegan salads. My partner loves the Chopped Brussels and I'm a sucker for the Veggie Chili. Make sure you grab a Martini on a Classic Cocktails Tuesday Night! However, Monday night is our favorite. We bring our coozies for a dollar off our beer and grab a slice of pie after dinner. Couldn't recommend more. Thanks, Comet! read more

Comet Cafe - Monday night beer and pie! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Comet is one of the best restaurants in Milwaukee. They do everything so well. The pie, the meatloaf, the beer, the sandwiches, the bacon... The last time I was there the special was a Siracha Mac and cheese sandwich and I still can't get over how all of those flavor came together. read more

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This place deserves 3.5 stars - it is truly just okay. The first time I came here I ordered a very unremarkable Eggs Benedict. What's unfortunate about it being unremarkable, is that it is described so deliciously and seems like it should be an ultra-flavorful dish on the menu! The Benedictator is supposedly boasting bacon, avocado, poached eggs, and a jalapeno hollandaise. This dish fell flat for me - had no spice or really discernible flavor at all. The second time I tried their brunch, I tried their Jonii cakes. These were better, I liked the texture of the cornmeal pancakes a lot more but they skimp on the bacon. Overall this place is just decent and not particularly worth the wait they frequently have. read more

Fabulous food choices (LOVED the Tofu Scramble!), the best coffee, and friendly, fun waitstaff!!! We always look forward to a meal at The Comet Cafe when we're visiting our daughter and son-in-law's In Milwaukee! Sally and Dave read more

Not being from Milwaukee, we don't really know the history or how Comet regularly operates. I start off with that because I believe they must change the menus frequently. The selection was not very big, but it was diverse. I don't eat anything with milk products, so seeing they offered vegan options was very exciting to me. We chose this place to meet an old friend who I've not seen in many years. I live in Chicago, he lives in Milwaukee and said this would be a great place to give us the "Milwaukee feel." It's less than a mile from the art museum in a cute, older part of town. I got eggs. (I eat eggs, I don't do milk.) The eggs came with hashed browns and sour dough toast. The eggs were cooked perfectly but a little bland. The hashed browns were really excellent - they were not too greasy and they had just the right amount of crisp. We sat in a corner booth by the window. The seating against the window was a wooden bench. The bench also went around one side of the table. The other side of the table was against the wall and the 4th side had a chair. It was a fairly large space, but I have to admit it was not particularly comfortable. In particular, an old guy like me trying to maneuver around the side of the table and then stand up was hard. But, we were there at least 2 1/2 hours and the staff never complained. So, they get extra credit for that. All in all, Comet Cafe was fun and enjoyable. The food was good. They also offer a full bar and offer plenty of brunch type drinks (Bloody Mary's, Mimosas) but we decided against that or we'd be tired the rest of the day. The best part was getting together with an old friend. And, he picked a great spot for a reunion. read more

Wow! Kiddo had bacon pancakes. She is finicky but even she loved it. I had a beer and the chicken fried steak. I loved it! Pretty cool vibe and very good food and service. Will be back for more! read more

Best bloody Mary's around. Food is delicious. One of our top choices when visiting Milwaukee!

Don't come here if you're on a diet or are afraid of grease. This is not the place for you. That being said, be prepared to gorge yourself!! Décor: At first glance, it seems like a little diner, but it's so much more than that. They have small details all around the bar, i.e. the creative (and somewhat confusing) beer menu (it's in a baseball card format; beer name on the front and the description on the back). It's not a sparkly clean place, in fact, I think it has like a biker feel to it, hehe. They also have both booth seating and some limited tables, and a bartop. Service: Extremely nice waitress! All smiles and friendliness, thanks! Food: They have a HUGE selection of great sandwiches and have plentiful vegetarian/vegan options. - Duck Poutine: so nommy!! The fries were hot and crispy, the duck was plentiful and the gravy was just right. I posted up pictures- how can you say it wasn't yummy?? - BBQ Pork Sandwich: recommended by the waitress. I'll have to admit that it wasn't anything "out there", but it was darn good. The bread was nice and thick, bbq pork was sweet and pull-able. Oh, did I mention that it's also as big as my head?? - Artichoke Sandwich: The bf got this, and what came to the table looked like a giant mass of cheese on bread. There were plenty of artichokes inside, no worries, but if you think you're getting a healthy option with this... head's up, you're not. All in all, he seemed to like it enough to fill up more than his stomach could hold of this sandwich. Oh, they also come with your choice of sides. Since we had the poutine, I asked for the salad which was just an ordinary salad, but the point I want to make is that your sandwich will take most of your attention and stomach space!! Overall: Solid establishment. I would love to go back and try that compact turkey dinner--- everything in one ball??? read more

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With all the great reviews and being on the Food Network, I really wanted to give this place more than 3 stars...but the food really didn't amaze me. I guess I went in with too high of an expectation? Anyways...went in for Sunday brunch and the place was pretty packed. Had to wait about 45 minutes for table of 6 around noon. It's pretty much an old-school diner filled with hipsters. I think that's a good description. Service was just okay...a little slow, but it could just be that they were busy? *shrugs* Coffee was great. They brew Anodyne, which I love. I hear the cocktails are great, but it was had only been 12 hours since my last alcohol intake...so I exercised some self-control there. Maybe next time... Food is were I was semi-disappointed... Meat 'N Eggs: Comet is known for their meatloaf and I agree that they should. The meatloaf was flavorful and delicious. I think they are baked individually because it had a nice crispy/burnt exterior that was delicious...and with sausage gravy on top? man...that shiz was pretty bomb. Wish there was more gravy actually. That went wrong? It comes with 2 eggs and I ordered them poached. I pretty much got 2 soft/hard boiled eggs. The yolks were firm and not runny like poached eggs should be. I want that runny golden goodness to dip my toast in damnit! And adding onto that...I was given a skippy side of hash browns that weren't even cripsy. BOO, Comet! C'mon...how can you NOT make good poached eggs and crispy browns?... Other people in my party ordered other things and were likewise semi-disappointed as well. They had the benedict specials, comet benedict (comes w/ fried eggs interestingly), and breakfast burrito. My friend has been to Comet before and said she has had a way better experience with their lunch menu/service...so I guess I will be back for lunch or dinner at a future time...gives me an excuse to try their cocktails, I guess. read more

Comet Cafe - Anodyne latte, Benedict special (trick daddy?), meat 'N eggs, comet benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Spontaneously making a trip to Milwaukee while in Chicago to catch a Brewers game, I looked this place up on FlavorTownUSA.com. I was fortunate enough to get a parking spot right in front of the restaurant without even trying, so I'm off to a great start so far. Like a lot of places I go to when I visit cities I haven't been to (or have been to already), I like to go to restaurants that have been on TV. Most specifically, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" or "Man v. Food". This place was on DDD, and I didn't realize I saw the episode until I watched it after coming here. The feel of this place is just great. I came in here at around 9:30pm on a Friday, and the place was maybe half full. It's not a very big place, but it has the look of a cafe that could take place on a TV show. I have NO idea what that means... I guess it's that Comet Cafe feels "cozy". On one side there's the bar (I didn't really get a great look at it), and on the other side is bakery-esque. Even though the area was closed, I could see cupcakes through a window. Enough of *that*... the food and service. The waitress was extremely attentive, but not to the point where it became annoying. Maybe people just think I reek like shit, but it's very rare that I get a refill of my water without asking, so I appreciated that. I wish I remembered her name. My table ordered: The meatloaf sandwich (which was on DDD), the Leghorn sandwich, ahi-tuna, and I got the Camilla with seasoned fries. The Camilla is described as, "6oz pretzel breaded chicken breast on an egg washed bun with melted pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, peppercorn ranch, and of course... bacon." I also got a Sixpoint 3Beans (12oz can for $5), which I can't get in Michigan for some damn reason. The "best by" date was only five days away, but that's not a big deal. I didn't have anything to eat other than what I ordered, but it seemed like everyone else thought the food was about as good as I thought mine was. For $12 (dollar extra for the seasoned fries), I think I got about what I paid for. My only gripe with the Camilla is that the edges around the chicken where it was fried was somewhat dry/tough -- like it was in the fryer a little too long. The middle of it was juicy and very good though. The fries at Comet Cafe on their own are rather unremarkable, but the cajun-esque seasoning that they put on them spruces them up a lot. Comet Cafe, I'll visit you again if I'm ever in Milwaukee again. This place has a pretty awesome beer list (with very reasonable prices), the service is wonderful, and the food is what the place's rating indicates. Try this place out. read more

Comet Cafe - The Camilla (?) with their seasoned fries. A bit dry around the edges but still really scrumptious, yo. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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We ordered a vegan plate and a non vegan plate, and the food was outstanding. The serving sizes were perfect, and even though the desserts looked appetizing, we didn't have space in our happy bellies. There was a mishap between our order being placed and the kitchen following through, but the waitress made sure we were aware of the situation. Great service recovery! read more

Well worth the 45 minute wait for a table. The service was amazing from start to finish. All in all, it was a pretty fantastic place to stop for brunch on a beautiful Saturday. I personally recommend the Stendler. You won't be disappointed! read more

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

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Not sure what the deal is with the so-so reviews because that is what us made turn our noses up at this place for the past so years... happy we finally gave it a try. I can see why someone might think the servers are rude - ours was short and to the point - but that's fine with me because I didn't come to make best friends with the waiter. Sat down at 9am on a Saturday - food was sitting in front of my face by 920am. Nothing to complain about. I enjoyed my biscuits & gravy. Biscuit tasted homemade. My wife enjoyed her meatloaf omelette. Hash browns were nice and crispy. Decided to try the almond joy mocha and that was delicious (very sweet) as well! read more

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Good food, good service, and cute vibes. I've gone several times with my friends and it's always a good time.

Great cafe. Unique with its mixtures of cuisines. Love to take guests from outside the area to Comet for Brunch or Dinner. Usually not much a wait and can get in quickly. Nice range of Midwest and Milwaukee vibe food. Lowered to 4 stars because they've changed their cupcakes to be half the size but still charge full price. Usually stop in once a month just to pick up cupcakes. What a shame. read more

Comet Cafe - Two small cupcakes for $11 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I went to comet cafe with very high expectations because it had gotten such great reviews on Yelp. My own experience was just average. The ambience of the restaurant is like a diner. Their menu offers a lot of choices for vegetarians and vegans which I really appreciated. We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip for appetizer which was excellent. Very creamy and tangy. For entrees we ordered Mac n cheese, Friday fish fry, and the vegetarian option of the Reuben. The Reuben was really disappointing because the meat substitute was really dry and hard to swallow. I would not recommend it. Mac and cheese was very heavy and rich. I didn't try the fish fry to be able to comment on it but my friend said it was really good. So my personal experience was meh, not sure I would come back again. read more

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

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Not everything is spectacular but man, some things are worth making the trip for - like the bacon pancakes... they are crack. That plus a bloody mary = good morning read more

Open-faced meatloaf sandwich in beer gravy, vegan salisbury steak, grilled cheese, brunches, bloody marys, great beer list, and bacon bacon bacon. If there's anything this place doesn't do really well, we still haven't found it. That it makes our kids, vegetarian mom, and a carnivorous (and baconivorous) dad equally happy...score! read more

Comet Cafe - Bacon basket Sundays! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This was our first visit and it was worth the trip off the Interstate to have a delicious breakfast! We ventured here because it has been featured on Diner's, Drive Ins, and Drives. We enjoyed Bacon Bloody Mary's, breakfast burritos and an omelet. We look forwarding to visiting again! read more

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