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    Sam's Place

    3.7 (27 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Steve B.

    We have been talking about stopping at Sam's Place for breakfast for too long. This morning we finally made it. Wow!! The quality of the food & service is unbeatable. We had waffles and chicken. The fresh herbs in the chicken breading blends perfectly with the tender & juicy meat. Do yourself a big favor and experience Sam's Place yourself.

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    Augie R.

    Sam's Place is a nice, new addition to the Milwaukee jazz scene. The cafe is open from 7 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Sunday, but on Friday and Saturday it opens again from 6 pm to 9 pm for dinner and live entertainment. The space is nice and feels more like a cafe than a jazz bar. There isn't a bad seat in the house for live music. I doubt there's a table more than 30 feet from the stage in the small, intimate cafe. We enjoyed an excellent set by the Donna Woodall Group, and the sound was terrific. Food is good, but selection is limited. On Friday night, the menu only offered four items--two catfish dinners, shrimp and grits, and gumbo. The place also offers a small selection of beer and wine. Service was a little rough. I'm inclined to be patient as small businesses work their way out of the pandemic, and I hope service improves. We waited over 20 minutes after being seated for menus and to make a drink order. The server forgot the order at the table next to ours and had to return a second time. And I asked if they had a dry red wine, and the waiter didn't know. (He waved to bottles on the bar fifteen feet away from our table and said "that's what we have.") Good food and music are great reasons to visit. Stay patient with the service, and you'll enjoy a fine night of music on weekends.

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    Tacarra Really Sells B.

    Went here for brunch with Husband! Atmosphere was very relaxing and staff was so welcoming. It was clean and the food was amazing! We will definitely be coming here again

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    Alexis T.

    Food was amazing! I ordered shrimp and grits and my friend ordered salmon croquettes with a pancake. Everything was so so delicious. When we sat down, one of the owners came to take our order. We asked her about two options we were deciding between on the menu and she responded that "everything there is good". Very funny and she did not lie. 10/10 would recommend! Very quant, well decorated, and so tasty. Serving on plastic but the food is so good you won't even care. Amazing portions as well.

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    Tracy T.

    The catfish was cooked really well and seasoned perfectly arrived Arrived warm but not pipping hot. My only complaint would be the beer that was half full in the glass after the foam settled. They played jazz music though out my lunch. It was enough food to make you full but not enough to take home for later which was fine for me. I would return to hear the live jazz

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    Tahirih H.

    Beautiful space. Cafe Au Lait with plant milk is now my new favorite drink here. Inviting. Comfortable. Meet friends. Date night. Art of jazz greats abound. Meeting room space. In house, roasted to order coffee. The suggested selection was perfect and ground smooth and aromatic for me at home. Convenient location with a parking lot and plenty of street parking. I can't wait to return and try more coffee drinks and hear live jazz! How great is it that Milwaukee has a jazz great open his own place here!

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    Great food good service clean place. If you haven't tried this place you should can't wait to come back

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    This is a nice atmosphere to come and enjoy live jazz music, a nice hot specialty coffee made to order and good food.

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    Continues to be a go-to for brunch & lunch! Had a recent visit, the first time in quite a few…read moremonths, so was happy to return. Met my mom for lunch and arrived to a busy restaurant. The host was quick to put our name in and hand us a beeper that would alarm us after a 10-15 minute wait. We were sat in a booth with menus, including one for seasonal specials. Honestly, I always love choosing from that menu because it means something new. Opted for a cup of their chicken and white bean soup to start, along with the farro salad which was delicious and statiating. Loved the overall flavor with the added crispy green beans, olives, and light dressing. Service is always speedy here too! They clearly work as a team to be a well-oil machine. Overall cozy cafe with a constant rotation of good eats.

    Cafe 1505 is such a hidden gem of a cafe - your classic, slightly elevated, breakfast/lunch spot…read morethat has a solid menu and is family-friendly. I have been here twice for breakfast now and just love the classic and cozy ambience - There's lots of windows so it's always sunny and welcoming. This past time we went with our kiddos and sat in a booth. They shared a mickey mouse kids pancake which was HUGE, thank goodness they shared haha no way would either of my kids (3 and 5) consume that on their own. I got their quiche of the day which was delicious, and my husband got one of the scrambles. Large portions, good quality food, and a no-frills ambience that gives you a timeless cafe feel.

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