I have been coming here for a while, so I honestly thought I wrote a review. It's on my Go To list for breakfast. The vibe is warm and friendly. I noticed that the folks in the neighborhood like to gather here and hang out. Love the community feeling! I have ordered a variety of dishes, but I have to say the chilaquiles are my favorite with carnitas. The pork is tender and juicy! Their coffee is decent, although I like mine a lot stronger. Overall, I've been happy with my experience and definitely plan on returning! read more

I guess I haven't been here in 3 or 4 years because I noticed the remodel, which the hostess told me happened 3 or 4 years ago. I've been several times then, plus my visit today. The food and service has always been good. Today, we ordered Chilaquiles with Carnitas added in a verde salsa, Corned Beef Hash, and sides of hashbrowns and 2 pancakes (instead of toast). The Chilaquiles were very good and the over easy eggs were perfect. The carnitas were tender and nicely seasoned. The housemade corned beef cubes were tender and the diced pan fried potatoes had a nice latin seasoning blend. I just wish the hash had diced bell peppers and onions. I also wish the poached eggs I asked for with the corned beef hash were cooked properly. I was expecting the type of poached eggs that are like small balloons waiting to be popped so the egg yolk oozes out over the corned beef hash. These poached eggs were over-cooked and looked un-appetizing, but tasted fine. The hashbrowns were perfect - crispy and tender and properly seasoned! The side of pancakes were fluffy and absorbed the syrup quickly. Overall a good visit. The food was mostly on point, except for the disappointing poached eggs and lack of onions and bell peppers often found in a hash. If I go back, I'll stay away from their benedicts (since poached eggs are not executed correctly, and corned beef hash, and instead stick with the Chilaquiles. read more

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Best breakfast we've had on our 7 day trip. Got the omelet and pancakes. Service was good and the restaurant was clean.

I was very excited to try Orenda cafe for brunch on a Saturday afternoon. We were sat right away and ordered Bloody Marys, which are only $6 on Saturdays. The Bloody Mary was very flavorful and came with lots of delicious cheese. We ordered food right away because we were hungry, but unfortunately the food took a very long time to come out. When we finally got our food, the toast my breakfast came with was missing and I didn't get it until we were almost done with our meals, which was a bummer because it helped tie the breakfast together. The food was just okay. Our server was kind, but never apologized or checked in about the wait or forgetting the toast which I found a bit disappointing. read more

Orenda Cafe - Carnitas con Huevos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Beautiful breakfast place with some unique pancake and egg choices. Our server was excellent except she was the only one who could make drinks so she was also working the bar. Maybe the other two servers were too young. For some reason, although the food was promptly served, nice and hot, correctly, it took a long time to get the butter that my soft fluffy pancakes needed to be truly unhealthy for me. There are actually a lot of healthy choices here but I wasn't interested in that, healthy is how I eat breakfast at home. Good fresh hot coffee, bright and cheery atmosphere, better than the breakfast chains that are popping up everywhere. read more

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Delicious chilequilles and really a nice place to brunch. Always a pleasure and will recommend.

My friend and I had brunch at Orenda on a late Sunday morning. We entered to a mostly full house but we were seated fairly quickly. The space is pretty open and fairly plain decor, but it doesn't feel cold. There is a full bar at the front. The lack of soft furnishings does mean it's a loud room. Our server was very friendly and helpful with recommendations and tasting tips. She clearly knew the menu backwards and forwards. Food and drinks came out quickly. My Paloma was very good and was one of a long long list of fun brunch cocktail and mocktail options to choose from. It was also customizable right down to whether I wanted a salt, sugar or tajin rim. I had the vegetable cakes with scrambled eggs and avocado crema. I didn't quite know what to expect, but the cakes were extremely light and quite tasty. My friend fully enjoyed the pork belly in her serrano bowl and said it was among the best she'd had, although some of the other elements in it were not as good. Overall this was a great experience and I'm eager to go back and try more dishes and a garlic Mary. There are plenty of interesting options for carnivores and vegetarians alike. read more

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I learned about Orenda Café due to a failed attempt to have breakfast at another apparently extremely popular extremely packed location. In contrast Orenda was perfect for the one-to-one brunch conversation that we wanted to have a more quiet intimate spot. In addition, they were able to accommodate my dietary restrictions of dairy, bread, and grains, and beans with sautéed vegetables and eggs, poached almost to perfection. I would definitely return for a small family breakfast or Sunday brunch with my spouse. read more

Orenda Cafe - Entrance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A group of friends and I hit up Orenda at 11AM on a Saturday with around 8 people and instantly were sat down! They had a good selection of specialty items for the day, which gave our group a lot to choose from. I ordered the chilaquiles verde with the house made horchata--all was truly sensational. You have the option to add meat to your chilaquiles, or keep it without. Orenda has many more amazing items to serve guests for brunch (both sweet and savory). Highly recommend Orenda Cafe for your next weekend, low-key brunch date. read more

What a great meal. The restaurant looks like it was recently remodeled and is very cute and clean inside. The service was fabulous they made us a fresh pot of coffee and kept our glasses filled. We had an amazing breakfast and enjoyed the views from the front booth. I had the Carnitas Hash Bowl and I was rewarded with incredibly tender and flavorful pork nestled in spinach and cauliflower with a radish garnish. The eggs were just perfect and brought the whole thing together. The meal was so hot I had to hold off a bit to eat it. Highly recommend you try this place out. read more

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I ate at Orenda Cafe today and it was wonderful! I built an omelet that came with toast and hashbrowns and my friend got a bowl. Their menu has traditional items and a ton of unique or good flavor-combo items; lots of healthier options, too, that aren't boring or plain It all looked so good and I can't wait to get back to try other things! The space was bright and spacious and the bathrooms were super clean, too (I always look at those...!). So easy to access off 94 and street parking right in front. You should totally try it if you're looking for something fresh or new! read more

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

Arrived on a Sunday mid morning for breakfast. I arrived first and was seated while I awaited my two guests. This was my 3rd time here. Greeted right away with friendly staff. I was able to order a beverage right away to sip. They have great bloody Mary's but I opted for a morning mule. I would recommend making a reservation even the day of if you are on a schedule. I saw you can make one easily on their site. It filled up quite quickly while we were there. The service was really great from start to finish. I had the chilaquiles with steak with verde sauce. You can get red but I loved the green and would get it again! The eggs and steak were cooked as ordered. Perfect! Also ordered were two breakfast bowls coming with pancakes on the side. There are many choices for the sides. The bowls were full of fresh produce, eggs and meat if you choose. All cooked perfectly and fresh to order. Your meal will come out hot as well. The space is friendly and comfortable. We sat right by the front window and we were quite warm. The space is also spotless, very clean and inviting. I would recommend this for anyone from family, friends, groups or a breakfast/brunch date. The menu is manageable not pages of variations. Every item is unique and there is something for everyone. I recommend this place to anyone traveling to MKE for brunch! read more

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Delicious everyone, love the service as well! Get you in quick and have great options. It's a cute spot.

Orenda Cafe never disappoints. Always great service with a smile. The food continues to be top tier. read more

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Good Coffee! Memorable people working there very friendly and helpful. Good conversationalist. I told a friend about it and definitely other friends will go there too. Well decorated café good sandwiches too along with baked goods! read more

Nice seating! Great ambiance! Great menu selections!! AMAZING food!!! Very personable and adorable server Edid!!!! All the checkmarks were earned, they just didn't show with my post. read more

Awesome I live in the area and this is my go too Only thing it closes early Good vibes read more

Fun place to get breakfast. The food was superb (lots of menu choices) and the service was excellent. I love places like this! Next time I'm in Milwaukee, I'll be eating here again! read more

Orenda Cafe - On the wall - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Food was really good and there was crowd. Not complaining but it was pretty loud. I'll definitely go back again. read more

good portions. Amazing place to come eat!! came here a few times and will come back. LOVE IT

I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. Food was CRAZY GOOD. It truly was exceptional--you drive up and it has a small store front on a busy street--would never guess what we were in for. First, service was very good, ambiance is clean and neat--the way they cleaned the tables sooo thoroughly struck me --the menu has so many things that looked good but we settled on our choices and ordered--the food was a slam dunk. The salmon Benedict was off the chain. We all tried it and everyone raved. The omelette was top 5 I've ever had for sure. The chilaquiles were definitely the best I've ever had. In Milwaukee of all places!! This chef has skills--The food here is next level. A hidden gem for sure!!! read more

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Food and coffee was delicious! Pulled pork Benedict and chilaquiles were amazing!! We will definitely will be back

Enjoyed this clean..little restaurant for breakfast.. We sat at the bar and it was fairly busy. One waitress was rocking it ...she had the bar and tables and was bustling between them all with orders and refills! Our breakfast was terrific I had the avocado toast and my friend had steak and eggs. Both were really good after a long night of rock concerts. The bar is fully stocked and they have an award winning Bloody Mary drink Check them out and support them! read more

Orenda Cafe - Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I've been to Orenda a handful of times. One of the things I like about this place is how early they open. The service wasn't great during our last visit but I'm hoping it was a fluke. We had to ask a few times for the water we ordered, the table behind us requested a damp cloth to clean up a sticky spot on the table and it took several minutes for their server to return. There were only three tables there. The food was perfect. I've always enjoyed the food here. The green eggs and ham omelette was delicious. The hash browns were perfectly crisp. We'll return because I do think the server was just having an off day but we'll see. read more

This is a hidden gem! I have to say this is my go to for breakfast. The food is amazing! I had a protein bowl the first time and also tried the corn beef and hash...O.M.G. so savory and the flavors are amazing! Kudos to the chef and the amazing menu! The ambiance is also A+ read more

Orenda Cafe - Orenda breakfast bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The food and service were very good! I would recommend going here for breakfast. We had no problem finding parking.

What a treat to come back to my Grandmother's old neighborhood in Milwaukee and find this place! This area has been dubbed "Silver City". This is a gem of a restaurant. Delicious Bloody Marys, and the Pork Belly breakfast bowl was a stand out for me. Friendly staff, super clean and bright interior. After breakfast, we hung out for awhile and had a specialty cocktail that they were making in a giant jar. Delicious. I will definitely be back. read more

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

This place was just okay, the orendabowl was super good but I got hash browns and they were way too fried. Coffee was also very watery, and not super cute in there. Servers were very kind. read more

Orenda Cafe - Carnitas con Huevos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The food and the drinks were fabulous! Our service unfortunately, was not. We waited about ten minutes after being seated before the waitress came and took our drink and food order. We didn't see the waitress again until the food came. No refills on water and our drinks didn't come. The food came in about 15-20 minutes, but our drinks came after our food. We had one drink missing that we waited for about 15 minutes before flagging down our waitress and she finally brought it. We didn't see her again until she brought the bill. The bill then had a 20% gratuity already included. We were a group of 6, so I get why gratuity might have been included, but 20%? That's ridiculous for the type of service we got. Again, food and drinks were fabulous, but just hope you have a better experience with service. read more

Food was delicious and staff were very friendly! Drinks were great. Atmosphere clean and fun, modern-simple. Love it! Exactly what we needed. We'll be back! read more

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Really good variety and food. Loved the options and creativity. Pleasant environment and really clean. Very impressed. Went here bc Blue Egg was closed and was so happy to discover restaurant. Have since been to Blue Egg and I'll take Orenda's food. read more

This is the hidden gem of brunch places that hasn't been discovered yet, but deserves to be. Their food, their cocktails, everything is excellent. And you can usually get a table for weekend brunch, even without a reservation. My favorite item on the menu is the Chilaquilles, followed closely by the eggs Benedict. The spicy chicken sandwich is also amazing as is the avocado toast. I've been told the sweet breakfast selections are fantastic too, but I haven't tried them. The only menu item that fell flat for me was the corned beef hash bowl. It was a little bland for my taste and was served with a gravy-ish cream sauce that didn't serve the flavor of the corned beef well. Some crunch on the potatoes would help too (mine were almost liquid soft and overcooked). The service is great. The atmosphere is simple and clean. It can be a little loud when conversation gets lively, but that adds to the energy of the meal. I love it, I'll keep coming back. read more

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This is a hidden brunch gem. The breakfast dishes are unique and delicious. was also easy to find something as a non egg eater.

Wonderful service amazing food and delightful experience while visiting Milwaukee from Nebraska- they took great care to return a bag I accidentally left at our table! Make time to treat yourself to this excellent cafe! We will be back! read more

The food here is amazing, but the lack of service is what will deter me from coming back here again. I came here around 9:30 and the only seating available was at the bar. The place is pretty small, but the decorations are nice. At the bar the bartender, I think her name was Reyna or something like that, gave me and my partner breakfast menus. We were seated at the end of the bar, so perhaps the bartender forgot about us. It had been over 15 minutes and she didn't come to take our order. We tried to flag her down, but she didn't notice us. I was able to get the attention of another server and she went to the bartender who was on the other end and told her we needed to order. The bartender still kept cleaning the bar and prepping items. We waited another five minutes and waved down a different server, who told the bartender the same thing because she noticed we have been sitting there for a long time with our menus. We should have walked out and left. Finally the bartender came up annoyed and asked for our order without acknowledging the long wait. Very unprofessional. The food took a long time to come out. The chilaquiles and French toast tasted very good, but not worth the wait. While we were eating the bartender did not even check on us once. We needed more napkins, but once again she ignored us. Overall I would not recommend this place due to their lack of good service. Stick to the food truck instead. read more

Love their chilaquiles and carne. Just the perfect amount of heat and juicy steak. The inside is very cute and modern. Service is always friendly. I also love their Mexican food truck in the Menards' parking lot on Miller parkway read more

Orenda Cafe - Chilaquiles con carne. I chose carnitas this time. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Why we decided on an impromptu brunch on Mother's Day before our day activities, I'm not sure but it was a great decision. Orenda was able to seat us immediately - it looked like we got the only open non-bar seats. Though busy with families and many kids, it was never loud which we liked. My husband started with a pineapple mimosa ($5 on Sundays) which he liked for its sweet and sour flavor. I got a Berry Fizz, which was slightly too sweet for my taste. For our meals, my husband got an order of Two Eggs Your Way with a side of bacon - it came with an option of toast or pancakes and he chose pancakes. He very thoroughly enjoyed it and left satisfied, but not stuffed. I thought the hash browns could be better seasoned, but the pancakes were delicious - warm and fluffy! I got an order of chilaquiles with salsa verde and over medium eggs. I'm open to being proven wrong but I really do think these are some of the best chilaquiles in the city. The only thing I've noticed here though is that while I've always ordered over medium eggs, I have only gotten true over medium eggs a few times. Usually they're over cooked and the yolk instead of being jammy, is cooked all the way. You can kind of see that with one of the eggs in the picture. This place is almost perfection and the value, price can't be beat! read more

Orenda Cafe - Berry Fizz and Pineapple Mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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This is my go to place when I go to the casino. Always good food. Attention to detail. Good cocktails!!!

The breakfast grains bowl has an onion sauce that adds just the right amount of sweet to the savory! And the corned beef hash is a large serving of chunky meat and potatoes that truly satisfies. The pancakes have flavor and aren't just fluffy cardboard. The drinks don't skimp on flavor or style and the prices are reasonable - with service and style this place is a hit! read more

I have been dining here and supporting ORENDA since soon after it opened. Not only are the unique menu options consistantly delicious and the service impecable, but this is a woman owned (actually, Latina owned) business. I like to support local business owners when ever I can. Check out media stories about the inspired owner. A few of my faves are the Chicken Poblano Skillet, Jackfire French toast and all the Benedicts, especially the salmon one with beet hollandaise sauce. I am always surprized that folks still don't know of this place, or worse still, that some think the neighborhood is "iffy". Get over it, and try ORENDA. You'll be very pleased! read more