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    Tricklebee Café

    4.8 (23 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Vegan, Gluten-Free
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Intimate
    Dogs allowed

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    Celeste L.

    Friendly staff and amazing tasty food. I had a cold and even then I was still able to smell and taste the flavor! I can't imagine how much delectable it would be if I wasn't sick! Pay as you can afford place, I think this is the first place of its kind I've ever been to; it's neat to come here and realize this place would thrive on trust that people would pay however they see fit. The food is worth every whatever you can afford penny! Cozy and quaint places this place is clean and has cute interiors decorations. The chef was very warm and friendly too!

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    Rosalie C.

    #vegan Overall great placed, few reasons for a mixed review. I love the concept -pay what you want. Plus it is vegan, woo! I have had a few things Ive enjoyed, few I havent ... they did a breaded fried veggie dish - SO GOOD!!! I'd say to order ahead because sometimes there can be await. Again overall good food. Great people. The first time I went I got a burger, drink and a dessert so I paid a good amount. Unfortunately the size of the items was very tiny so I felt a little jipped. I know I will have probably helped to pay for another persons meal but I just feel anxious now because I want to be fair but also not pay 10$ for an item the size of my thumb. So it is a little tricky. It is close to work so I will continue to try new items. Also... check their open schedule!

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    Jessica G.

    OMG. I just love it here. Love. Tricklebee is a pay what you can cafe. There is soulful, soft music playing. Fresh, lively plants throughout. Window curtains. A Black Lives Matter sign on the wall. Also, I'm coming back to purchase holiday gifts. They have bags of coffee, fresh, local honey, handmade jewelry, locally made cookbooks and wonderfully astute children's books. Everytime that I eat here I " yumm" out loud before I realize that I'm doing it. The menu is unique every day and the menu utilizes local produce and organic products. Have you ever wanted to tip the chef? I did today at Tricklebee. The entire cafe is vegetarian and there are many vegan options There is hot coffee and hot tea to drink. This weekend, I had tea from Alice's Garden. It was so good and so comforting. Have you been to Alice's Garden? It's one of my favorite places.

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    William V.

    Excellent food and atmosphere. Great people. Support a good cause and restaurant with great Vegan food. My wife's favorite!

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    Omg love the food great prices you guys should check them out you will like it to I highly recommend this restaurant

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    The food is amazing and such a wonderful service they are doing. Thank you for making the community better!

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    3 years ago

    The food is very tasty, the people are super welcoming and helpful, and the cause is awesome. Definitely worth going

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    Gray Jett Café

    Gray Jett Café

    3.8
    (6 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    This is a super chill relaxing spot. Comfy setting with a very open family friendly setup. Service…read morewas fantastic and attentive from start to finish. The food is what you want it to be in that it can all be made vegan, or not! Everyone is happy this way. We watched the first half of the game while enjoying our food with our infant. Another large family did the same while everyone laughed and talked and ate. Great vibe. My complaints are prices being a bit high but food costs are insane these days so it is what is on that. The other note is that when the check came for the 98% vegan lunch, the mints provided were not vegan. Little details like that can get ya but over all very happy with the experience! We will be back for sure as we felt very welcome and the food was

    I can say confidently this is the best breakfast burrito I've ever had not just in Milwaukee, but…read moreprobably in the US. I came in with not the highest of expectations cause I haven't had the best experience with vegan food, but the flavor, textures and attention to detail to even the sauces was immaculate. The service here is really nice and getting vegan or meat options doesn't come with extra charge (I got vegan chorizo as my meat). At the moment it's not super busy with activity but once people in campus dabble in more, I can see this being a hit soon. The only heads up I'll give is that the kitchen staff is pretty small so the order took a while, but honestly how the food turned out was worth it. Next time my family comes up to Milwaukee I'm taking them here! Until then, this'll be my weekly burrito fix for the semester!

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    Simple + Clean = Flavorful Cuisine
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    Gray Jett Café

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    Lupi & Iris

    Lupi & Iris

    4.4
    (272 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$$

    Very good . Good vibes, good service. Good food…read more I want to go back and try more Their soup and bread was good, liked it a lot to start. The pasta is very good too. Feels overpriced for appetizer portion but it's very tasty at least. Dessert was good, cake was great as was the ice cream. Can't wait to try more things like the burger

    March 2026 dinner review: On Friday night, I sat at the bar…read moreand enjoyed the tasting menu. Every dish was absolutely phenomenal and the service was exceptional! Telemachus and Chue Yee were so wonderful, friendly, and attentive. The ambience is stunning, modern, very classy. I can't wait to go back!! June 2026 lunch review: We had family visiting from Chicago and so I made a reservation for 5 at noon on a Monday at Lupi & Iris, this was my first time having lunch here. Parking was easy (metered street parking) and we were seated as soon as we arrived. Our server was wonderful and our guests loved the ambiance, service, and enjoyed their quiche and hamburger. The cocktails were refreshing and the lunch course is a good deal and a great way to sample 2 or 3 different courses. I had the soup, chicken, and olive oil cake. I liked the flavors and texture but I thought my soup and chicken were overly salty. My husband ordered the Jamon sandwich and said it was "a joke". He said there was one piece of ham, the cheese was dry, the bread was chewy. He felt none of the flavors worked together and he wouldn't order it again. The desserts were wonderful, a lot of texture, flavor, and we loved the olive oil cake!

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    Swingin' Door Exchange

    Swingin' Door Exchange

    4.5
    (1.2k reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    The Swingin' Door Exchange is one of the unassuming places I frequently tell people to get to and…read moretry because the food is some of the best in the Milwaukee area! Consistently busy over the years and for good reason. I've been here a few times and I've never been disappointed with the service or the food. It's a dark, cozy little restaurant bar but with so much character and history. Service is friendly and efficient. I love that the food I've ordered here has always exceeded my expectations with the seasonings and quality of ingredients used. Reasonably priced too! If you don't have a reservation, you may end up waiting for a table in the back area at a high top but it's a great opportunity to enjoy one of their great drinks in the meantime!

    As visitors from out of state, this was the very first restaurant we visited and unfortunately it…read moreleft a terrible first impression. We quite literally came here straight from the airport. To make matters worse, we had not eaten anything substantial all day and had actually looked this restaurant up weeks before our trip while researching places to eat the infamous Wisconsin fish fry, so we were really looking forward to the experience. The experience started off poorly when our party was essentially scolded by the hostess for sitting at a table that apparently needed to be cleaned for the wait list. To make matters worse, the busser laughed and joked that we were "in trouble," to which I could only respond, "Sounds like it." Not exactly the welcoming atmosphere you'd hope for as a first time visitor. The fish fry was decent our tab came out to $150 for 5 people, but the service was absolutely subpar and our tip reflected that. We also had to send back two drink glasses because they were dirty one still had lipstick on it, and another had food stuck to the inside of the glass. Overall, this was a very disappointing dining experience. Between the unprofessional treatment, lackluster service, and cleanliness issues, I would not recommend stopping here. There are plenty of other restaurants worth trying instead.

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    Hometown old school bar and restaurant. Has a Cheers feel to it
    Hometown old school bar and restaurant. Has a Cheers feel to it
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    Ahi Tuna Steak
    Historic Mackie Building, once the site of the Grain Exchange. Swingin Door is bottom right

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    Historic Mackie Building, once the site of the Grain Exchange. Swingin Door is bottom right
    San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana

    San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana

    4.5
    (364 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    12/10 Absolutely a must go!…read more One of the only places willing to accommodate a larger reservation for my graduation dinner which was a huge plus. I was also excited to try this place because we have had Calderone club (same ownership) and we love it. This place exceeded expectations with a specialty of neopolitan pizza from a brick oven it truly is great! I would also recommend their cocktails which are just as good as the food. We also enjoyed their special pasta and the eggplant fries. Everyone was silent during dinner as they were busy enjoying. We also enjoyed our server who engaged with us entered great conversations and made tremendous recommendations. We loved the Friday night atmosphere as well make sure to grab a reservation.

    Creative pizzas, a cozy dining room, tasty drinks and balanced desserts. The Americana pizza has a…read morecheese stuffed crust and is well worth trying their most expensive pizza at $31. The Margherita pizza ($20) has a generous amount of fresh mozzarella and a perfect layer of sweet-leaning tomato sauce. The Maria Carmella pizza ($25) was layered in a well-balanced prosciutto and arugula combo. However, the star of the show was the espresso martini which was thick and creamy, just how I like it! The tiramisu was a fantastic balance of sweet chocolate and bitter espresso. The service was slow, however it was a busy Saturday night during peak dinner rush which is to be expected. Servers were friendly.

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    Xankia

    Xankia

    3.9
    (202 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Delicious, Casual, Affordable! I really enjoyed my meal with my boyfriend at Xankia. Went here for…read moredinner after receiving a recommendation from a friend, who cited that this was her lunch spot of choice! If I worked in the city I would totally be here all the time. We were one of two parties having dinner and everything we got was great and served quick and the server was kind! We got 6 veggie egg rolls, the specialty pho, and a tofu bahn mi. All of which we enjoyed. We will be back and my boyfriend mentioned he may recommend this spot as a lunch spot for him and his coworkers

    Tried it for the first time with high hopes, but unfortunately it fell short of what I was…read moreexpecting due to positive reviews from friends. I got the grilled pork banh mi with a cup of broth (~1/2 quart, $5) with a Vietnamese iced coffee. Sandwich was good, but it wasn't very big for $10. The meat, which was good I was expecting to be pieces of grilled meat, was very sparse and very thin, like bulgogi. The broth was pretty sweet instead of savory and likely already pre-seasoned with hoisin. In terms of service, I had placed my order first. Sandwich with the coffee. My partner said he'll have the same thing. I confirmed to make sure that was also including the ice coffee, and the person that took our order said yes. We waited for a while for our order (highly recommend ordering online, we just saw different prices on their website vs online ordering service, so we thought we'd just wait to order in person), then she forgot our iced coffees. We waited some more. She only brought out one. She said oh sorry, I only rang you up for one. So we waited some more. At that point I thought she would just let us have the coffee on the house, but she did indeed ring us up. We were probably in and out with our to-go order in about 40 minutes. All in all, I'd go back for the iced coffees if I was in the area because they were good, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back.

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    Crab ragoons
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    Dirty sauce station

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