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Ordered a burger medium well. Order was correctly repeated back to me. I confirmed. It was 2:00pm on a quiet day, so no one was rushed. I was handed a to-go order that did not match what I had ordered, but did not find out until too far away to return. The burger was not medium well. It was not even medium. It was medium rare and also gristly. Just awful.
Just wanted to make a note that as of April 2026, this place is still legit. Great, solid burgers. It is still more of a pick-up place rather than a sit down place. There are tables and chairs, but it's tight and when it got busy with people coming to pick up their lunch, would feel weird sitting down to eat. As it was, we just waited to pick up our food, like everyone else. Didn't see a single person actually eating inside, though we saw a LOT of people coming to pick up lunch. Previous review stands (3/25/2022) This is another happy review. I'm happy to report that the burgers have improved significantly since my last review 4 years ago. Korean BBQThey toned down on the shredded cabbage and the sauce in the korean bbq burger. Everything balanced out much better than what I remember, and I could actually taste the kimchi inside this time. The meat was cooked to a nice medium, and travelled well in our to-go order. Soft Shell CrabThey put two whole deep fried soft shell crabs in one burger. Topped off with a lot of arugula, bacon and tomatoes. It was good, but not quite as balanced out as the Korean BBQ burger. I'm not quite sure what it is... Lacking some sauce?Overall, the place had some great burgers and I would definitely go back more often that I have recently. But there's a little bit missing still to give it a whopping 5 star review. Plus the buns were really bready... a little less dough would have been nice. And on the downside... the fries weren't awesome. They were ok. But felt more like baked fries than deep fried. In any case, I love improvements and having great joints in my neighborhood. Thank you Crave Cafe!
Staying true to its name, it is truly the burger to be craveddd! I have been a 1000% sold on how true to the art of making a solid Milwaukee burger tastes like. And to be completely fair, I don't eat beef and so I went with the Shroom with fries and the other burger ordered was beef (which was raved about; was told it was juicy, flavorful, and gas). To speak to the burger I ordered, The Shroom was a masterpiece of aioli, arugula, and mushroom. It had quickly spiraled me into an arugula phase for several weeks after haha I'm a fiend for fries, and I will stand by the fact that these were a solid 10/10- crisp edges, cut for the soft potato inside and golden brown outside-hit the spot. I will definitely be back for more bites here! The seating inside is limited and there's some outdoor, but I would more likely bank on a grab n go style. They're relatively quick with getting orders together, but honestly if you had to wait a little longer than you wanted to, worth the wait. I will say the parking is kinda nice for the summers in the sense that you park your car as close to the lake as you can, walk to eat, and then leave to get your steps in and let your food coma bathe in the sun.
This was the second time here. It's a small place, described as a "take-out" business. They have a few tables inside and several others on a small patio (in the front parking lot). Came with a small group and arrived a little before noon. You order inside, either at a kiosk or at the counter. There were a couple of friendly folks taking the orders. We got three Crave Burgers and one Korean BBQ Burger. We each got a small fry. You get a ticket and then wait for your orders. It didn't take long for the burgers to be done. They were all hot, had excellent flavor, and were a good size. The Crave Burgers were especially good. The flavors from the Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and truffle aioli were well balanced. The brioche bun was perfectly toasted, and the burger was cooked to the right temperature. The fries were all fresh and hot, with good portions. Everyone in the group had nice things to say about their meals. For $10.75 ($9.75 for the Korean BBQ), it's a great value. Would definitely come back. P.S. - Crave was given 3rd place in the 2025 Best Burgers in Milwaukee by Milwaukee Magazine. It was well deserved!
My 80 year old mom says Crave Cafe has the best burgers in Milwaukee! She raves about this place all the time, which is why I am writing a review on her behalf. Her and her friends really enjoy ordering from here. I'm looking forward to trying it in the future!
Cheeseburger and Cajun Fries! Sooo good, cooked to order and pretty quick. I came on a Thursday evening and it was busy! Lots of people with to go orders. Decent sized burger for the price, will definitely be coming back to hit that burger craving. Also to try the Japanese katsu burger! Limited seating but good service!
- Good food, chill ambiance, great service - No reservation, cannot make one - Would come back, fun and tasty menu w/ great price! Was looking for a more affordable eat than where we have been recently going, and this place was delicious and made my wallet happy! It was a cute lil restaurant with a fun menu and friendly staff :~) I had gotten the Soft Shell Crab BLT and it was an interesting option that I was excited for because I love soft shell crab! The sandwich came with 2 crabs that were fun to see with their appendages sticking out at both ends, and lots of greens and some nice crispy bacon. We did take this to-go, but it still had some nice crisp and crunch when we did eat it a bit later. The crab and pieces were good together, but I think there could have been some more flavor in the aioli spread across the bun. I initially thought it was just mayo, but revisiting the menu, saw it was listed as a garlic aioli. A delicious sandwich that I would recommend, but a bit more flavor there to contrast the vegetables would have made it perfect! Pookie got the Japanese Katsu and hers was also a tasty bite. The crispy katsu was nice and crunchy, and the slaw on top added even more crunch and texture to the sandwich! The katsu sauce was tasty and added some tanginess to the sandwich, but I think a bit too much was added, as it was really spilling out of the sandwich, and it is already a flavorful condiment on its own. Still good! Overall a good meal and I would love to come back... the people next to us ordered burgers and they look tasty! While we did take it to-go, the food was still delicious and crunchy, so i can only imagine it fresh in front of me. This restaurant is quite small as it only had about ~4 tables w/ 2 seats each, but with how we enjoyed it after some errands, don't be afraid to take it to-go! Aside from the kind service, we ate looking forward to visiting again to try other menu options :~)
There is nothing I can add to these reviews that hasn't already been said. Outside of 1 burger in DC that no longer exists (RIP Ray's Hell Burger), the Crave Burger here might be the best burger I have ever had! You can legit smell the white truffle aioli just from walking in and the wafting scent actually translates to flavor in the burger...none of this fake over the top faux truffle. Every ingredient adds something to the burger which translates into a bite full of umami from the aioli, butteriness from the amazing brioche bun, and the high quality meat. The fries also hold their own and are super flavorful and crispy. Next time I should ask for a side of sauce to dip them in as opposed to the sad looking ketchup packets they had at the counter.
We were craving a burger for dinner. I feel like it's very hit or miss when you go and try to find somewhere with burgers. This place did not disappoint its a little hole in the wall and I love it. Not much seating but they had both indoor and outdoor seating. No fountain drinks but they had canned soda which works just as good. The burger was perfectly cooked and was just the right amount of juice. The edge of the bun was crispy and really added to the texture. The fries were also fantastic. We ordered our food and probably had it in 5 minutes, the service was extremely quick and friendly. We'll definitely be coming back.
They're not lying when they say this is the best burger in Milwaukee. I got the crave burger with American cheese instead of Swiss. The truffle aioli was the shining star. The restaurant doesn't serve much in the way of ambiance but with food this good it doesn't matter! There is only a few tables so probably hard to dine in during peek times, there is a nice outdoor patio when weather permits!
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Ordered a burger medium well. Order was correctly repeated back to me. I confirmed. It was 2:00pm on a quiet day, so no one was rushed. I was handed a to-go order that did not match what I had ordered, but did not find out until too far away to return. The burger was not medium well. It was not even medium. It was medium rare and also gristly. Just awful. read more
Just wanted to make a note that as of April 2026, this place is still legit. Great, solid burgers. It is still more of a pick-up place rather than a sit down place. There are tables and chairs, but it's tight and when it got busy with people coming to pick up their lunch, would feel weird sitting down to eat. As it was, we just waited to pick up our food, like everyone else. Didn't see a single person actually eating inside, though we saw a LOT of people coming to pick up lunch. Previous review stands (3/25/2022) This is another happy review. I'm happy to report that the burgers have improved significantly since my last review 4 years ago. Korean BBQThey toned down on the shredded cabbage and the sauce in the korean bbq burger. Everything balanced out much better than what I remember, and I could actually taste the kimchi inside this time. The meat was cooked to a nice medium, and travelled well in our to-go order. Soft Shell CrabThey put two whole deep fried soft shell crabs in one burger. Topped off with a lot of arugula, bacon and tomatoes. It was good, but not quite as balanced out as the Korean BBQ burger. I'm not quite sure what it is... Lacking some sauce?Overall, the place had some great burgers and I would definitely go back more often that I have recently. But there's a little bit missing still to give it a whopping 5 star review. Plus the buns were really bready... a little less dough would have been nice. And on the downside... the fries weren't awesome. They were ok. But felt more like baked fries than deep fried. In any case, I love improvements and having great joints in my neighborhood. Thank you Crave Cafe! read more
Staying true to its name, it is truly the burger to be craveddd! I have been a 1000% sold on how true to the art of making a solid Milwaukee burger tastes like. And to be completely fair, I don't eat beef and so I went with the Shroom with fries and the other burger ordered was beef (which was raved about; was told it was juicy, flavorful, and gas). To speak to the burger I ordered, The Shroom was a masterpiece of aioli, arugula, and mushroom. It had quickly spiraled me into an arugula phase for several weeks after haha I'm a fiend for fries, and I will stand by the fact that these were a solid 10/10- crisp edges, cut for the soft potato inside and golden brown outside-hit the spot. I will definitely be back for more bites here! The seating inside is limited and there's some outdoor, but I would more likely bank on a grab n go style. They're relatively quick with getting orders together, but honestly if you had to wait a little longer than you wanted to, worth the wait. I will say the parking is kinda nice for the summers in the sense that you park your car as close to the lake as you can, walk to eat, and then leave to get your steps in and let your food coma bathe in the sun. read more
This was the second time here. It's a small place, described as a "take-out" business. They have a few tables inside and several others on a small patio (in the front parking lot). Came with a small group and arrived a little before noon. You order inside, either at a kiosk or at the counter. There were a couple of friendly folks taking the orders. We got three Crave Burgers and one Korean BBQ Burger. We each got a small fry. You get a ticket and then wait for your orders. It didn't take long for the burgers to be done. They were all hot, had excellent flavor, and were a good size. The Crave Burgers were especially good. The flavors from the Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and truffle aioli were well balanced. The brioche bun was perfectly toasted, and the burger was cooked to the right temperature. The fries were all fresh and hot, with good portions. Everyone in the group had nice things to say about their meals. For $10.75 ($9.75 for the Korean BBQ), it's a great value. Would definitely come back. P.S. - Crave was given 3rd place in the 2025 Best Burgers in Milwaukee by Milwaukee Magazine. It was well deserved! read more
11 months ago
My 80 year old mom says Crave Cafe has the best burgers in Milwaukee! She raves about this place all the time, which is why I am writing a review on her behalf. Her and her friends really enjoy ordering from here. I'm looking forward to trying it in the future! read more
1 year ago
Cheeseburger and Cajun Fries! Sooo good, cooked to order and pretty quick. I came on a Thursday evening and it was busy! Lots of people with to go orders. Decent sized burger for the price, will definitely be coming back to hit that burger craving. Also to try the Japanese katsu burger! Limited seating but good service! read more
5 months ago
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2 years ago
- Good food, chill ambiance, great service - No reservation, cannot make one - Would come back, fun and tasty menu w/ great price! Was looking for a more affordable eat than where we have been recently going, and this place was delicious and made my wallet happy! It was a cute lil restaurant with a fun menu and friendly staff :~) I had gotten the Soft Shell Crab BLT and it was an interesting option that I was excited for because I love soft shell crab! The sandwich came with 2 crabs that were fun to see with their appendages sticking out at both ends, and lots of greens and some nice crispy bacon. We did take this to-go, but it still had some nice crisp and crunch when we did eat it a bit later. The crab and pieces were good together, but I think there could have been some more flavor in the aioli spread across the bun. I initially thought it was just mayo, but revisiting the menu, saw it was listed as a garlic aioli. A delicious sandwich that I would recommend, but a bit more flavor there to contrast the vegetables would have made it perfect! Pookie got the Japanese Katsu and hers was also a tasty bite. The crispy katsu was nice and crunchy, and the slaw on top added even more crunch and texture to the sandwich! The katsu sauce was tasty and added some tanginess to the sandwich, but I think a bit too much was added, as it was really spilling out of the sandwich, and it is already a flavorful condiment on its own. Still good! Overall a good meal and I would love to come back... the people next to us ordered burgers and they look tasty! While we did take it to-go, the food was still delicious and crunchy, so i can only imagine it fresh in front of me. This restaurant is quite small as it only had about ~4 tables w/ 2 seats each, but with how we enjoyed it after some errands, don't be afraid to take it to-go! Aside from the kind service, we ate looking forward to visiting again to try other menu options :~) read more
3 years ago
There is nothing I can add to these reviews that hasn't already been said. Outside of 1 burger in DC that no longer exists (RIP Ray's Hell Burger), the Crave Burger here might be the best burger I have ever had! You can legit smell the white truffle aioli just from walking in and the wafting scent actually translates to flavor in the burger...none of this fake over the top faux truffle. Every ingredient adds something to the burger which translates into a bite full of umami from the aioli, butteriness from the amazing brioche bun, and the high quality meat. The fries also hold their own and are super flavorful and crispy. Next time I should ask for a side of sauce to dip them in as opposed to the sad looking ketchup packets they had at the counter. read more
5 months ago
We were craving a burger for dinner. I feel like it's very hit or miss when you go and try to find somewhere with burgers. This place did not disappoint its a little hole in the wall and I love it. Not much seating but they had both indoor and outdoor seating. No fountain drinks but they had canned soda which works just as good. The burger was perfectly cooked and was just the right amount of juice. The edge of the bun was crispy and really added to the texture. The fries were also fantastic. We ordered our food and probably had it in 5 minutes, the service was extremely quick and friendly. We'll definitely be coming back. read more
6 months ago
They're not lying when they say this is the best burger in Milwaukee. I got the crave burger with American cheese instead of Swiss. The truffle aioli was the shining star. The restaurant doesn't serve much in the way of ambiance but with food this good it doesn't matter! There is only a few tables so probably hard to dine in during peek times, there is a nice outdoor patio when weather permits! read more
My Hubby absolutely loves this spot - he was told by Reddit that it's the place to eat so of course we had to go. My husband gives it a 5/5 stars but one dish just didn't hit for me. We got the Hamburguesa, Friday fish fry and Cajun fries. The Hamburguesa was VERY good as well as the Cajun fries. And I would definitely stick to a burger if/when I go back. The fish was bland and overall not that great. Since our visit my husband has already gone back and tried another burger. Needless to say it was a hit and he is a big fan! Definitely worth trying if you are on the eastside looking for a good burger :) read more
1 year ago
I have been craving a burger and thought I would finally try Crave Cafe. This joint is small, limited seating, and no table service. We got our burgers for dine in and ordered and ate all within 30 minutes. I tried the Crave Burger and the Soft Shell Crab BLT. The Crave burger was delicious, juicy, and bursting with flavor. The bun was a buttery beautiful brioche. The BLT was unique with the soft shell crab and I am glad I tried it but I was yearning for a bit more flavor. I am very curious about their KBBQ Burger and Japanese Katsu which is what I'll be getting next time. Fries had potential but they were pretty soft/soggy. If only they were crispier! I got cheese and cajun flavor add on and the cheese was the winner. I'll be back when the burger cravings hit! read more
1 year ago
10 months ago
Best burger I've had in Milwaukee! Be careful because the fries are a separate charge from the burger but still was well worth it for both because the fries were great too! Polite staff and was quick and easy to order and get our food. Limited space to dine in but still an option, will definitely be back because the burger I had was amazing! Toasted bun and a juicy seared patty! read more
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Crave burger- I think the best burger I've ever had. It was so juicy and so flavorful and a good portion size too! Japanese katsu- katsu was very crunchy and sauce was flavorful as well but I'll say not my favorite item. Good quality burger still though. I like how this is a small hole in the wall shop with quick service. Would recommend! read more
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Best burger in town! Friendly service, they make the fries when you arrive pick up your order so the fries are fresh and crispy! Standard burger (with house make thousands island sauce!) is my all time favorite if you like Big Mac you definitely love this one! Also like the Crave Burger too! i heard they have hidden menus like sweet potato fries and onion rings i will definitely order that read more
7 years ago
Don't judge a book by it's cover! Crave Café is such a low key joint and it doesn't really appear to be much of anything form the outside. Get in though and order the food and you'll see why this place is far from nothing! Crave is not a massive diner. There's a few chairs and tables that deck the place out. I came around 1 pm for a late lunch. I noticed right off the bat that Crave is focused on the food. They have an assortment of burgers and my favorite, the Soft-Shell Crab BLT, did not disappoint! Crave also has some really killer French fries that you can get an assortment of seasonings on, from ranch to BBQ. Crave will now be one of personal go to spots for all thing's burger related for lunch. Easy in, easy out make popping in to grab some grub a breeze. read more
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3592 N Oakland Ave
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