Absolutely love Comet Cafe! Had brunch there this morning and left feeling satisfied and satiated! This is a really popular brunch spot so expect a wait or get there before 9:30 when it is a little less busy. That being said, large groups aren't the best but they can typically pretty easily accommodate 6 people or less. There are plenty of vegetarian options and a good handful of vegan options! You can sub almost any egg dish for tofu If your like me and just don't car for eggs. They have great cocktails and an excellent beer selection. More of a grunge/diner atmosphere, which is pretty refreshing to this Instagram culture we have going on right now read more

Free bacon Sundays. 'Nuff said. This hipster diner has soul food with a heart of gold. Try their vegan burger with bacon and cheese added. This creation gets a look every time I order it. The vegan patty has such a wonderful texture and flavor, almost like a Midwest falafel sandwich with homemade Thousand Island dressing....and then you add bacon and cheese. And now I'm hungry read more

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Doesn't get any easier handing out 2 star reviews. Again I really want to like these local places that are seemingly doing a good job pulling in clientele. However i was left here sadly unsatisfied with my food. Comet seems to focus a little too much on their Laissez-faire attitude and not enough on he quality of their food. I have been here twice and the most recent time decided to go with the breakfast burrito, cant go wrong there right? Wrong, what i received was a big tortilla with maybe one egg in it, dissapointed to say the least. I could have nibbled on a tortilla at home. I did recieve good service from the bartender and the coffee was coffee but unfortunatley the food justified 2 stars here.. read more

We we're celebrating dear daughter's 21st birthday and she picked the spot for dinner. A bit of a wait at early evening on a Sunday led me to believe the food was going to be worth the wait. We settled in to the corner booth and made our selections. A quirky menu to match the decor the combinations did not disappoint. I had the open faced meatloaf sandwich which was stacked high and piping hot. Dear daughter had the pretzel breaded chicken sandwich. A mere wisp of a 21 year old she finished the WHOLE sandwich. The wait staff was attentive and professional and asked to see her ID on cue when she placed her drink order. Definitely adding to our rotation when we visit MKE. read more

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Okay so Comet Cafe has a cool vibe, but I don't think it is worth all the hype. It gets its claim-to-fame though because it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives back in 2009. I've been here a few times now and the food has always been mediocre to me. I'm a big sweets breakfast person, and I'm just not impressed by the selection. I will say I love the decorations and they do offer a pretty fun selection of coffees. read more

It's difficult to review Comet. I don't know anybody who hasn't been here. It has a reputation that draws people in from all over. It's a life force. I will never not love this food. I don't CARE what it does to my insides a few hours later. I require daily consumption of bacon in order to function. Comet knows what I'm talkin' 'bout. The famous Sunday Night Basket O' Bacon is a bucket list item for anyone. I'm about to dis my mom: Mom, I do not like your meatloaf. Comet, I LOVE YOUR MEATLOAF. There are the detractors...those who grew up in the Milwaukee area and remember "Old Comet" and they all get a misty look in their eyes when you bring it up, get all morose and/or angry and I'm just like CHRIST I'M SORRY IT CHANGED BUT HEY, EAT THAT. And they hate to admit that the food is good and it's nice to not sit in a cloud of cigarette smoke. (sidenote: whatever you do, DO NOT say "hey, there's still Fuel" because that is different too now and they will just implode from grief). My favorite thing? The espresso grinder that says "DO NOT ADJUST GRIND, EVER". Hahaha, Comet! That's so wrong. Hilarious! read more

Help, I'm having a beermergency! Comet Cafe to the rescue. Comet Cafe has a weekday beermergency happy hour deal of $1off all their beers on tap. This is your reward for not eating lunch until 3pm. I'll take it. I also needed to take a nap after drinking a certain9% ABV IPA, but that's more like a personal problem. My vegetarian companion was in heaven here with their numerous veg. options and he went for the deep fried vegan ribs. Of course he did. I went with the open faced meatloaf sandwich, in part because the salted rye bread was calling to me, and boy was that a great component it was. Everything else about this was also wonderful. I go to Milwaukee for little day trips often enough to have a regular rotation, and Comet Cafe is definitely joining the list. read more

Not that this place needs any more reviews, but I'll still throw in my 2 cents. I'm giving 3.5 stars, but rounding up (my good deed of the day). I feel like Comet is kind of hit or miss. I have probably been here at least ten times, and had good, mediocre and bad experiences. For example, the bloodies- a couple times they were amazing, a couple times they were okay, and a few times they were undrinkable. The food- mostly good. The pancakes and biscuits are unbelievable- by far the best I've had. The breakfast burrito- not good, and I'm not as big of fan of their dinner entrees than their brunch. The service is usually decent, sometimes can be slow, but that's probably due to all the people standing in their way. For brunch there is almost always a wait- It's a pretty small restaurant so in the summer it's not so bad, since you can wait outside. But when it's cold, everyone packs into every space they can find, so you will definitely be staring at those peoples' butts during your entire meal. They do have some good brunch drinks and a decent beer list, I love that they made baseball-esque beer trading cards instead of just have a regular beer menu- cute idea. Comet is definitely worth trying at least once for their great brunch food, as long as you don't mind waiting for it. read more

Last summer I went to Summerfest for my first time (yay!) and we stopped here in the morning on our way out of town. I'll admit I was a tid bit nervous since it is: 1) shady lookin from the outside 2) known for being vegan friendly (note: i'm far from vegan) Woooah was I in for a surprise! Chicago needs this place. For realsies. Comet Cafe would fit perfectly anywhere in Bucktown. Anyway, they had a lot of local beers. Not that I was craving beer at 10am, but I tend to notice those kinds of things. One of my friends did get the bloody mary with bacon garnish....if I only liked bloody marys, but it did look cool :) I remember getting a fantastic mocha and french toast. It was inexpensive and tasty. Sometime I would love to go up to Milwaukee for the weekend and the next chance I get I am going back here! This place rocked. read more

Anyone who has perused the reviews of this Julie D will see that she is a lover, not a hater. She gives out 5 stars reviews as if they are candy at a kiddies birthday party when all the Mommies are not watching. However, Julie D has only one star for Comet Cafe. And that's because she is unable to give no stars. They say that you can judge a restaurant by the number of people hanging outside, waiting their turn for a table. Based on that alone, you would think that Comet Cafe is an amazing place. My experience says otherwise. We were seated at the bar for breakfast. Service was horrendous. And while our server was quite charming, I mean full of himself with his cocky attitude, I believe he was spread a bit too thin. We waited for everything. We waited to order. We waited for drinks. We waited for refills, we waited for food. The biggest wait was for the food. A long wait for food is no problem at all. Especially for people on vacation. That is, if the food is worth waiting for. The food at Comet Cafe is not worth the wait. It's less than what I could fix at home. And anyone that knows Julie D's cooking knows that you don't want it. Much like Comet Cafe. BJ ordered The Stendler, which is corned beef, scrambled eggs, hash browns and cheese stuffed in a tortilla topped with a stupid message written on it in Sriracha hot sauce . The guy next to us says "Oh, dude. I am getting The Stendler, too. It's awesome, dude. You will love it.". Okay. Julie D goes for the French toast described as fresh brioche dipped in almond-vanilla batter and griddled to perfection. Haha. BJ rarely complains. Only about Julie D's occasional snoring, but not about her lack of cooking. But BJ complained a lot about his Stendler. "Can you see any corned beef in here?", says BJ. " I think it's those tiny little brown flecks", says Julie D. "You would think that an entree that lists corned beef as the first ingredient would have some corned beef in it", say BJ. My meals wasn't any better. The brioche was not fresh. In fact, the crust was so stale, I could barely cut it with my knife. I barely ate half of it. Beyond disappointing describes our visit here. Beyond. Food with very little flavor. Even the alcohol we consumed couldn't mask this terrible meal. read more

Good for dinner, not worth the wait for brunch. I ordered the French Toast with a side of scrambled eggs. Simple, right? Unfortunately, the french toast was a disaster. It was made from the thickest slabs of toast I'd ever seen, which trust me, does not make for a good french toast experience. Presentation was lacking as well--no dusting of powered sugar or anything to doll them up. Just 4 mega-thick pieces of dark, dense toast. They did not stand on their own without syrup whatsoever. Thankfully the scrambled eggs tasted good. (Small miracle.) Service was mediocre. The food took awhile to arrive and the server was kept so busy that he never had a chance to fill our water glasses or coffee cups more than one time. I will not return here for brunch--the menu was nothing to get excited about. Tip: Don't order your Bloody Mary's before ordering your food unless you are okay with waiting forever to place your food order. The server didn't check back on our table until after he delivered the drinks, which took ages to make. Big mistake. read more

Reason to visit Milwaukee #412: Comet Cafe I mean it. I would rather ride the train where I can read and nap, and have fresh fried "riblets" when I arrive than even think about making them from scratch. Careful now, they also come with fries. Bring your friends and starve them a bit first. Would you like a well-crafted sidecar with that? You're in luck. Care to finish up with a $3 Allagash? Done. Immaculate joint with impeccable staff. Can't wait to return next time somebody (Kraftwerk, wtf?) plays in Milwaukee and not Chicago. read more

I want to bathe in their mac n cheese. I dream about it from time to time. Oozing cheese, oily and smelly. It's so damn good. You can imagine... They use Wisconsin Cheese. Mmmmmm... I hesitated to order the deep-fried ribs, afraid they'd be too oily or heavy. When they got to the table, it looked just as good as the words describing it. It was everything I dreamt it would be. The tomato soup was just as amazing, thank you. It's in a cute little neighborhood with a ton of other cool eateries, shops, and bars. The staff was friendly and the crowd was a mixture of misfits and family folks. The only thing, and this is a pretty big thing, was the fly infestation. The fucks were buzzing around the entire 3 or 4 hours we were there. There were millions of them swarming around the restaurant, getting in people's foods and drinks. Nasty. read more

I can't believe I hadn't been there before-- I went with friends who go frequently and I see why. I like the set-up (yay! a non-smoking section)-- diner-ish on one side, bar on the other. I liked our server, who was honest about her favorite items and was very patient with me. (I made her list off all the Lakefront beers they have, and then ordered a Spotted Cow anyway). Really liked the mac-n-cheese, and the wooden salad bowl reminded me of my 70s childhood. Next time I'll go during the day and order a latte. read more

I really liked this place. First, the location is great since it's a little away from the college campus. If it was any closer, I think it would've been over run by college kid's looking for cheap drink and been a little trashy. But it's not. Staff is great and the atmosphere is a little hipster. The food is great. The compact turkey dinner was amazing. Thanksgiving put into one ball of goodness. If willie wonka had a restaurant, he would have the compact turkey dinner on the menu. The meat loaf was also pretty good. gravy was a good complement to the meal but the meat loaf itself could have had more flavor. The chicken noodle soup was fantastic. I could have just the chicken noodle soup if it came in bucket-full quantities. Overall, this place is great. Great food, awesome atmosphere, and friendly staff. Definitely worth stopping by. read more

Last night marked my third visit to Comet over the last few years, and as usual I wasn't disappointed. Unfortunately for me, I had a late lunch with a friend on our drive back from Chicago, so I just wasn't hungry enough for an actual meal. I went with the small dinner salad, and what came out was larger than the entree-sized salad at many other places. Definitely a steal for $3.50, though it was a little greens-heavy in comparison to the other veggies (tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers). My friend Cara got the mac & cheese, and she let me steal a bite. Oh. My. Perfectly-cooked noodles, creamy cheese sauce, and an amazing crust of broiled, slightly sharp cheddar to top it off. Our friend Cole, visiting from Austin, TX, got the chili mac, and as a non-Wisconsinite was unprepared for the sheer volume of dairy on his plate. Despite packing away a good portion of it, it looked like he maybe had three bites. Both mac & cheese meals were enough for at least two meals, if not three. Also visiting from Austin was Chelsea, who got the vegan salisbury steak. I didn't try it, but it looked delicious. I also didn't try Chris's compact turkey dinner, but I am definitely ordering it on my next visit - mashed potatoes, stuffing, and turkey balled, battered, and swimming in gravy. Bonus points for the staff, who kept our glasses full and smiles on both their faces and ours. read more

I remember when my friend told me we were eating here, that it was a must and tradition whenever she's in Milwaukee and having brunch. Fine. I was warned there could be a wait, and sure enough there was, but it wasn't long and once inside, I found out just how worth it it was. I don't remember what I've had from here, I just remember it was really, really good. So good in fact that I actually finished what I ordered. That could have been because of the previous night's booze, but I normally don't finish a meal unless it's worth it. Plus, they can please vegetarians and meat eaters without compromising one group's food. This is a "must" I have no problem being a part of when in Milwaukee. read more

By most definitions, comfort food doesn't equate to "healthy." But in the world of Comet Cafe, it does mean "damn good." I wouldn't say that I frequent Comet but it is one of my favorite places to eat and I manage to make it there once every few months. Almost any entree can be made vegetarian or vegan, which is a nice touch for this former veg-head. My personal favorites are the cheesy twice-baked potatoes, mac n' cheese, artichoke melt, and the leghorn sandwich. Even the grilled cheese and tomato soup, while simple, are stellar (though admittedly you could make your own for far less than the cost on Comet's menu, but I digress). The Ahi tuna sandwich is delicious, just be sure to add the fries with Comet's seasoning for an added kick to your throat. Service can be slow, but it is always pleasant. The drink selection and weekly specials make up for this. Most of the time, Comet is packed and you'll wait for a table -- bring your patience. The clientele is interesting -- a mix of regulars, hipsters, super-hipsters, and people who step tentatively inside the doors looking for Guy Fieri's goatee -- which makes for some fascinating people watching and conversation over a few beers or cocktails (classics are $3 on Tuesday evenings). Don't forget about bacon Sundays -- spend $3 or more on drinks and get free bacon; I recommend anything Comet has on tap from Three Floyd's. Something I didn't note is brunch/breakfast -- but I've heard that meal can be anywhere from "ehh" to "OK." Comet is a solid place that I often forget about especially when out-of-town guests visit -- and sometimes that's because I don't want to wait upwards of 45 minutes for a table when there are some other quality places on the Eastside. Regardless, you can't go wrong... read more

Buhhhhhhh Yelp keeps asking me to review this place because I checked in over the weekend. So OK, here's the bottom line: It's not worth going out of your way for Comet. IF: You happen to be in the area and you can snag a table with little to no wait, jump on it. IF NOT: Don't bend over backwards (or wait an hour) to make it happen. I know there's buzz about Comet because it was featured on a TV show or something (? a simple Google search would answer this, I suppose). And I know the open-faced meatloaf sandwich is a Big Deal. And that's fair, because that sandwich is delicious. I hate meatloaf, and I even think that sandwich is delicious. Other sandwiches on the menu, though? They're not bad. They're just not that memorable. Service here is iffy, at best. The first time I went to Comet was over the summer for a late dinner. We were seated immediately outside and our waiter was friendly and attentive. The second time I went to Comet, the host grossly underestimated our wait time (you never do that! you always overestimate!) and treated us like a thorn in his side from the moment we put our name in the queue. Our server was monumentally negligent. I never tip under 20%--working as a server for several years has ingrained good tipping practices in me--but I only left our server 10% on Saturday because she was that slow to bring drinks, that slow to take orders and that slow to notice we were even in her section. She seemed about as apathetic as the salty host who begrudgingly seated us in her section. To be fair, I cut a lot of slack for salty servers (everybody has a bad day) and slow-ish service on a busy night, but man, did Saturday night leave a bad taste in my mouth. At least the food was alright. But to reiterate: Not worth going out of your way. read more

Are you allergic to hipsters? If so, steer clear, my friend. From the second you open the front door you will be bombarded by too-tight-flannels and skinny jeans....even in the middle of July. If that bothers you, you best stay away. If, however, you can get past the onslaught of chain wallets and free-thinking, you will find some top notch grub! Everything I have tried has been great. There are, of course, a plethora of vegan options, which seems odd when there is also a great deal of focus on bacon. For instance, you can get a basket of bacon all day sunday just for ordering the beer special. I also hear you can add bacon to any dish, but I fear this may just be an urban legend. But you can also get vegan cupcakes (which, surprisingly, are pretty good and don't taste like cardboard). Not bad. As for the other dishes, just about everyone can find something to like. The turkey-ball dinner is fantastic....a whole turkey dinner rolled into three balls, deep fried and served in a bowl of gravy....outstanding. The meatloaf is great, but I did leave hungry that night. Even the Leghorn sandwich, which has cream cheese, jelly, turkey, cucumbers, and probably some other vegetables on toast is quite delicious; this coming from a man who definitely does not like vegetables. By far the best is their baked mac'n cheese. You can, of course, get it with bacon, but it does not need it. It is quite honestly the best mac'n cheese that I have ever eaten....and I have eaten A LOT of different mac'n cheeses. Lastly, and my favorite, is the Kimbo burger. Look it up on youtube because it is not on the menu but it was on Food Network's DDD. Quite excellent. I won't spoil the surprise for you about what is on it, but it is HUGE. If you are like me, however, and you are capable of eating a ton of food, I suggest you do the following: First, order the Kimbo burger. Second, order the mac'n cheese. Then, when it comes, put the mac'n cheese ON THE BURGER!!! I don't mean a little inside the buns...no way. I mean slather the whole thing with your mac'n cheese. If you run out of burger for your mac, just dip the fries in the mac'n cheese for the BEST fries you have ever eaten. This will probably fill up even the biggest appetites, as well as gain you some disgusted looks from the people sitting around you. Just try it. Trust me. I ate the whole thing and was almost too full to walk home afterward. There are also a ton of beers to choose from , which change seasonally. Lots on tap, lots of imports and micro brews, some with quite high alcohol contents. The selection is quite large and you should plan on having a difficult time leaving sober. And the desserts....wow. They are brought in from Honeypie (which deserves a review of it's own), Comet's sister cafe in Bayview. Every cupcake I have had has been great, even the vegan ones. The pies are great too. I have never had a "bad" dessert from Comet. Here's my beef: The service. Wow....eat before you go because you will wait to be seated. Then you will wait to meet your server. Then you will wait to get your drinks. Then you will wait (a LONG time) for your meal. If you are patient, it is definitely worth it, but I have never received fast service, and I have been there MANY times (because I live close by). Bottome line: Girls will like it because it is a cute little diner and you have to wait a long time to get your food, forcing you to talk. Men will like it because you can get a ton of different beer (many with high alcohol contents) and order a HUGE burger. My advice is to not try the Kimbo burger-mac'n cheese meal on the first date....it's not romantic and doesn't impress your date....just trust me. The only thing keeping me from giving this place a fifth star is the service. It is pretty bad, though never rude (always friendly). The food is well worth the wait though. I have been there many timesand will be back many times. read more

Comet Cafe is the type of place you continually come back because it makes a damn good meal and cocktail. I have been there for breakfast, lunch, and brunch. The parity of my orders range from the hot artichoke sandwich to the southern influenced meatloaf with sausage gravy. They do everything so well. Comet Cafe is a guilty pleasure and not part of any low carb diet. read more

I love comet!! They have delicious food and also creative drinks. One of the best things about Comet is that they try to use all local products and ingredients. Plus they have vegan and vegetarian options. The variety on their menu can please anyone! From their vegan ribs (and I am not vegan), biscuits and gravy, to their sandwiches. Delicioussss. Also, they offer a variety of cupcakes which who can turn down a cupcake?? They can also make separate checks! Parking is on the street so it can be a bit difficult...but it's worth it. Also call ahead of time to make a reservation! read more

I spent a year living right around the corner from Comet Café and can't say enough great things about this place. Comet is my Milwaukee go-to. We've been through a lot together: I used to join friends on Thursday evenings to drink wine (they have a half-off all bottles deal each Thursday), or spend a Saturday afternoon there with a book and a glass of iced tea. Comet's got indoor and outdoor seating, two bars, one diner-themed, the other more, well, Milwaukee. The space is hipster, trendy, comfortable, with a number of cozy booths. That said, be prepared to wait when you come to Comet: the food is SO GOOD that you'll most likely have to wait for at least a few minutes for a seat. Comet is popular, and for good reason. While the service is generally fabulous, and the space comfortable, if crowded, the very best part of Comet is the food. Innovative, vegetarian friendly, and absolutely DELICIOUS comfort food makes Comet easily one of the best casual restaurants I've ever eaten at. I almost always order the Leghorn Sandwich, with roasted chicken, apricot preserves, goat cheese, cucumbers, greens, and onions on wheat bread (and served with Comet's delicious fries). That said, you really can't go wrong with any of Comet's offerings. This is a place fit for foodies. I can't think of one legitimate reason to not visit Comet. It's the perfect combination of Milwaukee's casual, low-key vibe with a true reverence for good, quality food. A true, indisputable gem. read more

My friends love Comet. Everyone loves Comet. You can tell by the huge wait any weekend. Comet almost lives up to it's hype, to be honest. The bloodies are fantastic, and the beer selection is pretty good as well! The servers are awesome, friendly, and will definitely take the time to help you find something if you're like me, and having difficulty choosing between two items. The food came out quickly, and the portions were generous. I've had the artichoke melt, and it's one of my favorite things on Farwell. The Turkenstein is a close second though, and is a monster of a BLTT. My friend's fish fry was rather greasy/oily, which unfortunately bled over to the fries that it laid on, making them soggy. PROTIP: If you're getting a BLT, look at the Turkenstein, it's 50 cents more, and is the same thing, but stacked with turkey! My friend's fish fry was rather greasy/oily, which unfortunately bled over to the fries that it laid on, making them soggy, which is a shame, because the fries are great when they're crisp and hot! Definitely spring for the seasoned fries, as the extra dollar is worth it, but if get the spicy mayo to dip them in. I usually hate mayo, but this.... this is a perfect combination. When it gets busy, the service does tend to stall a bit, but the staff definitely makes up for it with their honest eagerness to make sure you have the best experience possible. While not perfect, Comet is a solid choice to go with a small group of friends, if you manage to get in when it's not ridiculously busy. read more

I was on a road trip up north and wanted to drive through Milwaukee to show my friend the old grounds of Pabst. We figured it was also a great time to grab some grub. Yelp brought us here and thank goodness for that. First we were taken aback by the amazing happy hour drink specials, which we missed but if you live up here you should take advantage. We settled on two different sandwiches with the mind to split. The first was the artichoke melt, which was like cheesy bread on steroids. (I don't mind). But the real star was the Meatloaf sandwich! I don't actually really like meatloaf, well the concept of it... but this sandwich was so good. Mounds of mashed potatoes, rivers of gravy, hearty rye bread, a garnish of chewy bacon and don't forget that amazingly tender hunk of meatloaf... oh yeaaaaaa. I really couldn't put my fork down. We left Milwaukee full for our driving adventure and the whole trip we couldn't stop talking about how rad that meatloaf was. read more

This place is a very old haunt for me and every time my cousin comes back into town, we have to make a pilgrimage to Comet for old times sake. There's a lot of talk of being here "before it was cool". I honestly remember a time when I was scribbling in a sketchbook, blaring Method Man on my cassette Walkman while my cousin was dressed like a vampire writing messed up poetry. There wasn't a whole lot of people present. I sort of liked it better back then, grab whatever table you want, give your order at the counter and bus your table as you leave. They used to have a honey ham sandwich back then that was out of this world. Now, years later, they've expanded and changed so much, but one thing hasn't changed...the quality of the food. If I would be on the East Side more often, this would be a semi-regular spot. This trip I had tried the breakfast burrito while my cousin had her normal Artichoke Melt. The burrito was not only huge, but it tasted wonderful. We stayed for dessert after watching the table next to us being served a slice of salted brownie pie. I'm not really into the "sweet and salty" thing, but this pie was incredible. It stays pretty busy now, you can expect to wait at least a little bit for a table. Service is mediocre nowadays, that's why I probably wish it was the way it was way back when. Still worth it for a pretty good food experience. read more

Hey this place has something for everyone! Vegetarians, meat lovers, fish lovers, errbody. I had the vegetable heaven salad - it was just what the doctor ordered, right down to the fresh greens and almond slivers. The tofu was cooked to a crispy perfection with all the right seasonings, and I enjoyed my heavenly experience. Had a taste of the Mac and cheese and boy is that good! Good, local beers on tap, too, and all affordable. I love how a place can offer freshness for the healthy eaters as well as fried/cheesy/fatty food. Do it y'all. read more

Comet Cafe is a godsend for me because I am married to someone who oscillates between vegetarianism and veganism. Comet is a god damn gift to me, as a normal man. This place gets insanely busy during peak weekend hours, so be prepared to wait while rubbing elbows with the only skinny, ironically-mustachioed Wisconsinites in MKE. Although the menu is definitely pricey for diner fare, the service and food are great. I can't speak for the vegan offerings but if you eat meat, you NEED to get the Meatloaf with Beer Gravy. You get a side of soup or salad with it, and the meal is just killer. Their pies are usually outstanding as well. Plus, they carry a bunch of local craft beers. If you're in Milwaukee, you've definitely gotta try Comet. read more

Don't come here, the food is bad, the servers insult you, and they play Justin Bieber on repeat. No. Well I tried. This place is so damn good and everyone knows it. I wish they didn't. I wish it was a neighborhood secret. Every element from the service to the beer list to the brunch to the dinner entrees are the best. And they serve Anodyne coffee. Wow, when a restaurant serves good coffee you know they care. This place is probably not suited for a large group of people who are impatient (think families in town for graduation, in that case go to a place where they can be seated immediately with the drinks coming). What I love about Comet is the dedication to quality food sourced from local vendors. As they say on their menu it is slow food made from scratch. This is the direction I hope more restaurants move in. read more

Very trendy/hipster feeling making this place always busy! Usually there is a wait of at least 15 minutes. The food is quite delicious! The hidden gem is the spicy fries that you will pay about $1 more for vs regular fries. GET THE SPICY FRIES! The spicy fries come with with a dill based dipping sauce that helps cool your mouth down....you will need it cooled down. My meals have been delicious. From multiple burgers to a turkey sandwich, this place is definitely great for a not so upscale meal. The prices are very reasonable for the amount that you receive. My only complaints would have to be the bar area and cleanliness. If you sit at the bar and want to eat, expect to see the waiter/waitresses butts and cleavages right in your face. Might make this not so appetizing if you come for a meal. The bar area seems cramped which is why I have this complaint. Comet seems to be a little dirty most of the time, however I would still eat their delicious food on what I can tell are clean plates. read more

I would have to say that this was my favorite hangout while I still lived in Milwaukee. The staff are all great people, the atmosphere is relaxing, and the food...ugh, if there is one thing I miss about Milwaukee it's the food. This place can hook it up on the meat side of things as well as the vegan. Being vegan, I'd have to say this is probably the best vegan restaurant in all of the Milwaukee area. They have many different choices and a fairly diverse menu. The head cook Adam takes great pride in his creations. Now, all I'm left to do is hope that they open one of these up in San Francisco. Yes, that's right. I'm a vegan, live in San Francisco, and I still can't get this place out of my mind. Not one restaurant out here can even come close to this place. DO IT! read more

Comet is two blocks from my house, and I am so happy. It's a diner done right - food is under $10 and tastes delicious. They seem to specialize in soul-vegetarian and vegan, while offering lots of hearty meat stuff too. Crowd-pleasing. Also, half is a bar, so no kids on that side which is totally awesome. Portions are big, beers are cold, service is "hip" because they are "hipsters" but we forgive them because hipsters are nice, too. Try the turkey dinner, fried balls of turkey and stuffing with gravy. Or fish and chips. Or the yummy sandwiches. Beware of waits for weekend breakfasts - but on Sundays you get free bacon if you order a bar drink. Maybe I should stop giving places I like positive yelp reviews or i'll have to wait for a table. Eh, no one is reading this anyway. Go. Or don't. read more

I've only been to Milwaukee twice in my lifetime, yet I've been to Comet Cafe three times. That's how much I adore this place! It's like a brunch spot. No, a diner. No, a coffee shop. No, a dive bar. All of the above! But, unlike other dining establishments that offer all of the above, and yet can't seem to establish a real identity, Comet Cafe pulls off the hard-to-classify-ness without a hitch! This place has the best vegan options too! I just love their vegan reuben, the mashed potatoes and gravy, the cupcakes, the large mimosas! And I especially love the classic cocktail menu! How many bartenders truly know how to make a Sidecar?! The ones at Comet do! Plus, they have an adorable little bunny as part of their logo (and in front of each menu item that can be made vegan!). Love it! (I realize I've used the word "love" a few too many times here, but that's just how strongly I feel :) read more

Whoo hoo! I got everything I wanted at Comet tonight! Long time admirer, first time diner. Ordered the grilled cheese and tomato soup based on other yelper's raves. NOT KIDDING BEST GRILLED CHEESE AND FRIES IN TOWN!!! Soup was good too. So satisfied--but wait there's more! I was already feeling nice and fat and happy so why not finish it off with a homemade mint chocolate chip cupcake? DIVINE. Heaven = non diet food at Comet. read more

I moved to the neighborhood about three months ago and have eaten here about 8 times since. It's that good. I was almost scared away when, after a long day of moving into a new place, I went here with the bf and had to wait about 30 minutes for a table at 9 on a Friday night. I'm glad he made me stick it out because it was totally worth it. Best vegan/veggie options in the city and the atmosphere is comfy and worn in -- like a great pair of old jeans. My bf and I had been wandering the SE corner of the state aimlessly every Friday night for months in search of our own top ten list of WI fish fry joints, but we've since given up our pilgrimage because we feel like we've found our mecca. The fish fry at Comet is unbelievable (served every day and only $10 -- are you kidding me?!) and the vegan chili is the best chili I've ever had in any restaurant. The service here is admittedly slooooooooow when you're waiting for a table and every single bartender I've come in contact with here has been on the rude-side, but the servers are great. (We always end up getting the same guy and Joe, if you're ever reading this -- we love 'ya!) I'm scared to try breakfast here, because there have been lines out the door and I'm not about to sacrifice half my day for an omelet, but the lunch/dinner menu is enough to make me keep coming back. This is the one place I practically drag non-believers to and they always come out converted. 2 people (dinner); 2 entrees, 3 beers, 1 cocktail about $45 read more

@thecometcafe, oh what to say. Food network says you rock. My wife says you are great. Our friends, well, they all just seem to say you are the bomb. Well, something inside me seems to say, you are pretty great. The roasted red peper hummus was exceptional, and the meatloaf with beer gravy - yum. The only drawback - having to wait. However, you can hardly fault a place in a large city for having to wait. Especially if it is a great place to eat, you can't expect people to stay away! And I would encourage them to visit - so you too can decide this is a place you will look forward to come back to. read more

Comet, I like it, I really do! Their vegetarian options are delicious and I love a place that can serve up a good french fry. Their vegetarian gyro was so good when I had it. Their bbq riblets appetizer is also a great meal in itself. I definitely reccomend getting it with both sauces. (Although, for some reason when I order a full 'rack' they always short me a riblet or two! Not cool...) Everything else I have had here has been equally as good yet nothing pops into mind as so outstanding that I must have that particular item again. Although my boyfriend does crave their meatloaf! Honestly, what can I say that hasn't been said all over this board? Comet is a great Milwaukee spot and worth a visit. Take the advice here...if you don't like to wait, come early or during really off hours as this place doesn't experience a whole lot of down time! read more

I want to give Comet 5 stars, I really do but there's just some stuff that bothers me. Let's start positive: Go on Sunday night - you get a basket of tasty bacon. For free. Yep. That's reason enough to go. They make a mean sandwich. I've had the majority of them and they're all tasty. They have cupcakes. And they're good cupcakes. I'd recommend the carrot cake. Finally- their compact turkey dinner or whatever they call it is phenomenal. I'd eat that every day of my life. Now the stuff that bugs me: There is always a wait here and the staff does nothing to make you feel more comfortable. They advertise that it's slow food but they take slow to a whole new level. Don't go here if you're in a rush. Last time around, I got two old fashioneds and walked out stone cold sober. We also got the duck confit fries and they were wayyyyy over salted. read more

Salty. That was my impression leaving this place. My bf and I got two veganized dishes (reuben & French Dunk). The "meat" was tasty but, as previously noted, drenched in NaCl. So were the fries. Portions we're perfect. Service was just right. I probably won't go here again because of the salt issue. Definitely could have been an isolated incident. If you're looking for a variety of vegan options that are fairly priced, check this place out. read more

I was in Milwaukee visiting a friend and Comet Cafe was just a quick jaunt from her house. Their speciality is comfort food...always a favorite of mine! I had a hard time choosing between Friday Fish Fry Everyday, Grilled Cheese, and the Artichoke Melt but eventually settled on the Artichoke Melt based on our server's recommendation...it was deliciously different! The sandwich comes with a side of french fries; I'd have to say that they were some of the best fries I've had in awhile...crispy and seasoned to perfection. The minus one star comes from the fact that it took our food longer than average to come out (I'd say a 1/2 hour at least) BUT they were quite busy and the conversation helped pass the time. read more