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    Jo's Cafe

    4.0 (31 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for kids

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    Pork chop breakfast
    Angie C.

    BEST hashbrowns ive ever had! Eggs made exactly how i like and pancake very good and big. Food was definitely delicious. Waitress Ashley was exceptional thank you. The place is small with about 4 tables thst seat 4 and a counter thst seats maybe 8. Parking in street and only cash.

    Diner diving
    Tina B.

    This place has been in my neighborhood for years in far longer than I have and I had heard great things but always hesitated to go there because I thought it was just another greasy spoon dive... Well finally I went, I ordered eggs over medium, rye toast (you get options of white, whole wheat or rye, buttered or unbuttered), i chose- bacon (3 strips) and I also had a choice of shredded hash browns or potatoes cooked "homestyle" the eggs and I elected to have the onions because why not! The eggs where cooked just right, bacon crispy and the toast was well toast...the potatoes where pretty bland even with the onion. Breakfast was $8 and change which is more than I would usually spend on breakfast. The building itself is greasy spoon-ish but clean, I felt like I had stepped back into the 1980's but not completely in a bad way. I ordered to go and the service and greeting was very nice. It is apparent that this is a neighborhood establishment as people came and went, the staff knew their customers and had developed that vibe, however, the food was just average at best and my first time was my last time.

    Old sign, now on side of building
    Timothy W.

    I started eating here over 10 years ago. I loved the place so much I helped get my wife a job there. Breakfast is their main thing and it's huge. They have 4 egg omelets that come with a load of potatoes and toast. Good sized pancakes and great tasting french toast. They make different types of homemade jelly. Only one flavor at a time so one week it might be apple, one week peach, etc. They have awesome lunch also. Special every day except Saturday. Things like meatloaf, swedish meatballs, spaghetti, chicken ala king, goulash, tips over noodles, etc. Friday is a good fish fry. Of course they have the other cafe fare like burgers, chicken, steaks, etc. Soups there are mostly handmade and my favorite is the chicken dumpling. The rolls are awesome. I love the coffee, also. 4 four person tables and 9 counter stools, so be prepared to wait, especially on Saturday!

    Jennifer F.

    It was alright. The best thing about the food was the homemade apple jelly. I cook better than that in the microwave. The bacon was fried hard on one side then almost raw on the other side. The flavor was missing in the entire meal. As a matter of fact, it's located in the hood so I know someone robbed them at gun point for their flavor. The hash browns were unattractive meaning they didn't look or taste good. The eggs were better, however I normally like my eggs with toast, bacon, and hash browns, not plain. If you go there it's at your own risk. But trust me, I'll live long without going back..... EVER.

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    Excellent service from the most friendly staff! Highly recommend! Omelettes and hash browns best in the city!

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    Terrific food and friendly service. Have been going for years. Never disappoints. Welcoming atmosphere. I love this place!

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    Cash only. Good service even better food.place is small diner feel with quick service and no frills pricea

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    First time I was not too impressed. Had the standard Bacon and eggs. They seem to be missing real flavor. Will try again.

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    Are they still open during the pandemic?

    They closed during the pandemic but just re-opened under new management on 9/10/21. Same hours, same menu. Former owners are consulting with new owners for smooth transition.

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    Some time ago, the Roadfood folks gave them an award for one of the 10 best breakfasts in America (modestly framed on their wall), and I can see why.

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    Date of visit: January 11, 2026…read more The latest edition of our monthly bakery stops brought us to Interurban Coffeehouse, the rare Foxtown outlet that doesn't actually have "fox" in the name. Points for the name, borrowed from the nearby trail and surely eliciting squeals of delight from the old school train crowd! Front of the house staff were very friendly and patiently explained the different pastry options on offer--many of which looked amazing. First we went with breakfast; my brioche egg sandwich was quite good though my husband found his english muffin sandwich to be bland and unremarkable. Unfortunately, their food system needs some work. I ordered the sandwiches for dine in with my name. The kitchen staff prepares the orders, hurriedly mumbles a name on their way out of the kitchen and unless you are standing in the right spot to hear him, you don't know if that's your order or not. Making matters worse, our food was prepped to go. Staff did offer to plate it, but it seemed silly to also dirty dishes and plastic containers so we declined the offer. The pastries are really where Interurban shines! I had half of my husband's cinnamon roll three days later and it was amazing. Like Costco cinnamon roll amazing. And my roasted pineapple cheese danish was phenomenal the next day hot out of the toaster oven! I was going to take a picture but I devoured it before my wits were totally about me, so you'll just have to take my word on that one.

    First time here. Stopped in late morning. It's in the Foxtown Market, right next to Heritage…read moreMeats. It's right off the Interurban recreational trail (hence the name). It's a nice space, with seating both inside or outside (a covered patio with overhead heaters for chilly days). There are plenty of tables for groups of different sizes. Lots of natural light from the large windows. Along with coffee, and beverages, they have a selection of pastries and cookies. Got a friendly greeting from both the cashier and barista. Ordered a London Fog Latte (little lavender, little vanilla, extra foam), and a Chocolate Croissant). The barista did a great job with the drink (steeped the tea and left the bag in), great foam on top. The croissant was fresh, tender, and flaky. With just enough chocolate filling. Overall it has a relaxed feel. With one exception. There is a television. Not of a fan of those devices. And although it has a nice selection of pastries, they were missing scones (IMHO). It's nice enough that I would stop again.

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    This quaint little bakehouse never gets old. On the latest visit, my kiddos were excited to try a…read morecinnamon roll knot (I think that was what it's called), covered in frosting. I mean what kid wouldn't be excited for that? So many freshly-made options to choose from, and this one was a winner. Definitely a very sweet-treat, and worth splitting a handful of ways, but boy was it tasty! I also grabbed a latte for myself, which I always enjoy here. I will say however, I wish they had other milk options beyond oat and whole milk. I say this with no means to complain, but both of those milk are very 'heavy' so whenever something like skim or almond is available, that's a personal preference for sure. Love the community feel here, love the goodies, will return.

    Saturday, December 2025: My husband and I stopped at Matilda Bakehouse for a coffee and snack. The…read morestaff were very friendly and the cafe is spacious. They had a variety of baked goods to choose from- we opted for the cinnamon roll and the seasonal danish. We also ordered a cappuccino and an americano. The baked goods we had were okay. We were disappointed they wouldn't heat up the cinnamon roll, the reason they gave us was because the frosting would run and be messy. So the cinnamon roll wasn't very enjoyable. I liked the filling on the seasonal danish but I asked for it heated up and it was served at room temp. The coffee was good- we both thought it was weak for our liking but it had good flavor. Also to note, this place is very family-friendly. When we were in, there were a lot of children and families enjoying the space. I would love to come back and try the monkey bread; they were sold out when we arrived this morning and we were told it's a top-seller.

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    I'm actually adding a star for their coffee, but they need to get to get their wifi fixed…read more Honestly, they might have the single best cup of coffee in Milwaukee. Their Moon Water is simply delicious and their Motorhead (pork fat, really?) is almost as good. I want to try different drinks but between those two I can't branch out. I look forward to Moon Water too much! Their staff are always super friendly and they have some very comfy couches and interesting seating options. Located right next to the Grohmann Museum, which is absolutely worth a look if you haven't been. Now about that wifi. I've been here 4 times now and that wifi has been spotty at best every single time. This morning it quite simply did not work. I had to use my own hot spot. I recently started working from home and I like switching it up between coffee shops and the library. Obviously the coffee is priority but I'm also there to work, and I'd like having reliable wifi to do my work. I'd like to come here more often but that internet connection is a problem.

    The atmosphere inside this café is great! The baristas are quite friendly and love to recommend…read moregreat options suiting cutomers' taste and preferences. I got a seasonal special matcha latte (their sakura matcha latte) which tasted amazing but a bit pricey as it was $10. The wifi in the cafe was also not working which dimmed my overall experience. Overall, it is a nice place to get experimental drinks and coffees albeit a bit pricey.

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