I'm not entirely sure how this found its way onto my Wisconsin bucket list, but this is a charming little bakery close to Milwaukee. They have tons of sweet and savory snack options, I went with savory for a lunchtime sandwich. They also had a ton of delicious looking pastries pie resisted the temptation. They have Wi-Fi and a board games if you want to sit down and play, but it could also be a great coffee shop to get some work done in. The staff is super sweet, and it just has a good energy around the space. read more

Midwest Sad - Cheesehead melt - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Yikes, this place lived up to its name. I had some time to kill in the evening, and found that Midwest Sad had later hours, and was queer/woman owned. Fantastic. That's as far as it got.. When I walked in, the barista blankly stared at me until I said I was ready to order, and didn't say anything when I left. The air conditioning was out, and it was warmer inside than it was outside. They had a sign that said it was a limited menu, which was fine, but the carrot cake bars tasted like straight butter, and was hard/cold. I had read good reviews and wanted to like this place, but will not be back. read more

I was excited for this place but slightly let down by 3/4 of the pastries we got. The scone was more cake texture that was hard dense. The almond matcha cookie was very dense on the inside and too thick. The cupcake was the best one we had but I thought again was very dense. The pastries were very flavorful but something about the texture did not sit well with me. They have great and friendly customer service though. read more

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Son brought back some goodies from this newish Milwaukee bakery. Their almond matcha cookies were tip-top delicious and go for $5. The apple spice macarons go for $2 and were tip-top fresh and delicate. The spice level was very mild also. Great products experienced from here so far! read more

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Absolutely love this place. Some amazing options. I haven't gotten around to having their breakfast foods yet but everything I've had in the baked goods & desserts category has been tremendous. I'd have more pictures but usually forget to take them because I dive right into the treats! You can the tell the staff puts a lot of effort into what they create and they are also very personable as well! Will continue to visit over and over. read more

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Does the Sad in Midwest Sad stand for something? It strikes me as a peculiar name for a bakery, and I know there must be a back story. Stellar ass desserts? Superb and delicious? Sweets all day? I've tried 4 different, scratch that, 5 different flavors of cookies here, and my cliff notes thoughts on each are: - apple spice macarons: tasted bland and just sugar flavored. Nice green color though. - vegan funfetti: sweet, sugary, fun appearance - potato chip chocolate chip: 2849949x too sweet. I couldn't even finish 1/4 of the cookie. Too cloyingly sweet. If my husband hadn't eaten the rest of the cookie sitting on the counter, I'm afraid it was going into the trash. - fluffernutter (pb marshmallow): soft texture, very, very sweet also. Could use more mallows. - almond matcha: by far my favorite of the bunch. Pleasant almond flavor and soft cookie texture. Sugar could be cut back though. $5 per big cookie. read more

The cookies are HUGE and are perfectly cooked, genuinely the best cookies I've ever had. The staff were genuinely so nice too, and they had a little color corner of sorts which is such a cute idea. read more

We went here for an after dinner treat - appreciated the later night hours! Got the pistachio pudding which was AMAZING, although a small tub of it was $10 which seemed steep but honestly it was very yummy! We also shared a black coffee - they brewed us a fresh pot! Lots of other very yummy looking treats - we'll be back! read more

Okay let's start off with the people working. Everyone was so nice right as we walked in. You can tell they are proud of their business. They make a lot of their dishes and sauces in house. My wife got the yo-crunch bowl and it was so delicious. It has freeze dried raspberries that add a little crunch and sweetness. But not to worry, it's not overly sweet. As for the build your own sandwich, this was right up my alley. I got the chili oil added and wooooh man, if you like spicy, add this to your sandwich. The inside is set up like a diner with local decor on the walls. Plenty of seating, and a few comfy chairs in the back if you want to relax and drink a coffee with some friends. read more

Stopped for a quick snack and had to try all of the things. So many good options to pick from. Loved the fluffernutter cookie, it was so good. We will for sure be back to try their homemade biscuits and breakfast sandwiches. Service was great, felt welcomed. read more

Midwest Sad - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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This is such a cozy place with some of the best cookies and scones in town. The almond matcha cookie is a favorite of mine. This new Walker's Point location puts them right in the heart of the neighborhood and on the 19 and 80 bus lines. Follow them on socials for updates and events. read more

Great spot in lower level of 770 N Jefferson building! I tried the brownie, Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll, banana pudding and banana pudding with peanut butter. The banana pudding lived up to the hype I heard from a couple of friends! The version with peanut butter was good, too, but I wanted a little more peanut butter. The brownie is BIG and a great value. It is crisp and crumbly and chocolatey and tasty! The Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll was creative and delicious and finished off with glitter for fun presentation. I want to go back to try other treats and specials, as well as lunch items I've seen them post about on the socials. They are worth checking out and open until 6:00PM. Be sure to catch the Sad Hour with 30% off their sweets from 3:00-6:00! read more

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I love this Cafe/Bar/Bakery with my whole heart. I love the constant rotation with the breakfast/lunch and Dinner Menu. Sam is a delight every time I go there. Exceptional service during the week. Plus! One of few places open on a Monday. I try to stop in once or twice a week and I always find something new to try. The bakery section is always so fun to go through but be mindful as they sell out fast! That's how yummy their sweets are. Just the right amount of sugar I would say. ;) read more

Midwest Sad - Midwest Sad Cesar Killed the Chicken Salad - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Hidden gem Tucked away in the basement of 770 N Jefferson alongside Shah Jee's is this super cute little bakery. The owner is super friendly and the baked goods are delicious. Besides sweet offerings they also have fantastic sandwiches and other savory items. Service is quick and they have a pretty solid variety of items to suit your workday needs. It's definitely worth seeking out! read more

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Stopped in one evening for a post dinner dessert. Tried the carrot cake blondie with cream cheese frosting and it was phenomenal. Will be coming back soon to try more tasty treats! Also love what they've done with the space; the vibes are immaculate. read more

Midwest Sad - Carrot cake blondie - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Love their breakfast sandwiches and they'll do a gluten free bun. Great baked goods and the staff are always super nice.

Sam Sandrin is the most lovely individual. I had a party and had her make some scones and lemon tartes for it. Not only was Sam kind and collaborative in coming up with dessert ideas and flavors for the party, but she was also really patient and kind and we finalized what I was looking for. The flavor of the scones and tartes exceeded expectations and everyone at my party loved them! These were definitely the best scones I've ever had!! I'm excited to use her for my next party and to stop by the bakery soon! Thank you Sam for everything! read more

Midwest Sad - Scones and Lemon Tartes from Midwest Sad - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We found this gem when we lived in walker's point a few months ago and we love it! Biscuits and gravy are the best in the city Desserts/bakery is good with plenty of options and staff was nice every time we visited read more

All the love for Midwest Sad!!! Hands down THE best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. If you go for nothing else, go for that dish!!! I've tried lots of the bakery. Everything is good, but the black bottom cupcake?!? Don't sleep on it. I also very much appreciate their social media presence and progressive views. Please pay Midwest Sad a visit and be a good patron. And if you don't want to support them, just don't be a dick. Pleaseandthankyou. read more

The pistachio bread pudding is my absolute fav, I dream about it. Great atmosphere and wonderful service. You can tell the people working there love what they do. Keep doing what you're doing. read more

Place is cute inside, staff was friendly, and I had a delicious carrot cake blondie, would recommend!

First time here and the bakery was delicious! The matcha cookie was dense, flavorful and not too sweet. As an avid baker, I am usually put off by bakeries that wrap individual items in plastic wrap because it is sometimes a way to sell items that are not totally fresh so I was pleasantly surprised that the wrapped cinnamon roll was fresh, dense and wonderful. The carrot cake blondie was also wonderfully dense and full of richness and flavor. I will definitely be going back to try more of their delightful treats read more

Scones were cold, dry, rocks and the biscuits were dry also. We bought pudding and I'm hoping that's decent. Service was good and the sourdough egg sandwich was basic with store bought bread. Coffee was good! I had high hopes but left SAD! read more

Delicious bakery. Big fan of the scone (one of the best I've ever had) and biscuits with homemade jam. It's a great location with easy parking. Also a nice relaxed vibe to enjoy coffee, a light breakfast and conversation. Nice service too. Staff is very sweet. read more

Phenomenal service and delicious baked goods! Our favorite is the build your own breakfast sandwich, so many awesome combinations!

The freshness and quality are unmatched. Regardless if it's savory or sweet, your only issue will be that you have to stop eating it at some point! The carrot cake blondies and the biscuits are the best!!!! read more

One of the most amazing bakeries I've ever had in my life! Such thoughtful recipes and sweet staff.

Love this place! My go to sweet treat destination in Milwaukee. Appreciate the friendly staff and the extended hours (great place for a post dinner dessert!!) 10/10 would recommend read more

Incredible desserts and their food menu keeps getting better and better. An outstanding and customizable breakfast sandwich for $8 is a great deal. Great service as well and good option for drinks! read more

employees are very friendly, i love the fluffernutter cookies!!! and i don't even like marshmallow

Hard to find. When I got to cash register all the employees were standing there on their phones. As for the cookies, the chocolate chip was outstanding. The one with potato chips was meh for my taste buds. read more

Really good bakery. I love the cookies and the banana or pistachio pudding. Bit expensive so I don't go super often but a good treat

We had Midwest Sad as our dessert vendor for our wedding and Sam was a joy to work with. The desserts were amazing and our guests were raving about how delicious every option was. Highly recommend to anyone needing tasty treats for any occasion! :) read more

We utilized them to cater a meal for our team at Big Brothers Big Sisters. The food was delicious and plentiful. I heard many positive comments from our staff members. The chocolate chip cookies to end the meal were truly extraordinary. read more

Midwest Sad. First I loved the name. But then I tasted the food. WOW. There aren't enough superlatives to describe this fantastic food. It is nostalgic in that it includes some of the foods you grew up with, but it's innovative in that chef Sammy Sandrin reinterprets them in ways that make them feel fresh. Your mom never made egg salad as delicious as this. I'm guessing the desserts include the best Wisconsin butter, cuz you can't get depth of flavor like this without great ingredients. And in every dish, she seems to add unique little flourishes. I grew up in Wisconsin, but have lived my adult life in Colorado. Still, even in super sunny Colorado, the Midwest SAD can get me. When it does, I will have to reflect back on my afternoon overeating at Midwest Sad. read more