Best Brunch Spots in Milwaukee (2025)
Blue's Egg + Bakery
Breakfast restaurant · Honey Creek Parkway
A West Side staple since 2010, Blue’s Egg is where stuffed browns, Benedicts, and that famous monkey bread meet polished service. Consistently praised by Milwaukee Magazine and OnMilwaukee readers, it remains a local benchmark for brunch done right.
Story Hill BKC
American restaurant · Story Hill
From the Black Shoe team, this neighborhood favorite turns Upper Midwest flavors into standout plates—think shakshouka, crepe monsieur, and a brunch burger. Recognized by Eater’s 2025 Milwaukee list and lauded by local critics for its weekend brunch menu.
Uncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern
Restaurant · Brewer's Hill
A family‑run Brewers Hill daytime tavern with personality to spare—BELTCH sandwiches, tavern potatoes, and great coffee cocktails. Highlighted by Food & Wine and applauded by local media; its downtown sibling expands the brand’s brunch reach.
Honeypie Cafe
Diner · Bay View
Bay View’s “finer diner” serves brunch on weekends with Midwestern comfort—house biscuits, pot roast hash, and pies worth a detour. Endorsed by Forbes and repeatedly spotlighted by OnMilwaukee for its scratch cooking and community roots.
Café At The Plaza
American restaurant · Vankee Hill
Order a Plaza Benedict at the U‑shaped counter or in the ivy‑draped courtyard of this 1920s landmark café. Recommended by The Infatuation and Milwaukee Magazine, it’s a quintessential downtown brunch with timeless charm.
Allie Boy’s Bagelry & Luncheonette
Bagel shop · Walker's Point
Hand‑rolled New York‑style bagels meet Milwaukee sensibilities: lox platters, latkes, and clever sandwiches. Celebrated on Eater’s 2025 city guide and embraced by locals for bagel‑centric brunches with deli soul.
Movida at Hotel Madrid
Tapas restaurant · Walker's Point
Spanish‑leaning weekend brunch—churros, paella, a value‑packed prix fixe—served in a lively, multi‑level space with a rooftop. Urban Milwaukee covered its $25 brunch deal and OnMilwaukee chronicled the return of its brunch service.
Beerline Cafe
Vegetarian restaurant · Brady Street
Plant‑based crepes, a vegan hash brown Benedict, and juices power this Green Restaurant‑certified cafe. Praised by Milwaukee Magazine staff and trusted by locals for flavorful vegetarian and vegan‑friendly brunches.
Orenda Cafe
Brunch restaurant · Silver City
Women‑ and Latina‑owned Silver City cafe blending American brunch staples with Mexican‑inspired plates—chilaquiles, pork belly Benedict, and standout Bloody Marys. Recommended in Milwaukee Magazine’s breakfast guide and praised by Milwaukee Record.
Sweet Diner
Brunch restaurant · Historic Third Ward
Third Ward darling for photogenic pancakes, Benedicts, and daytime cocktails in a bright, modern space. Recognized by Visit Milwaukee and included on local roundups after landing on Yelp’s national Top 100 Brunch list.
Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro
Bistro · Northpoint
A Sunday tradition: leisurely, French‑style brunch with lake views in a historic pavilion. Featured on Eater’s 2025 Milwaukee list and covered locally for the return of its refined three‑course brunch.
Mad Rooster Cafe
Cafe · Silver City
A bustling, independently owned daytime spot known for big portions, crepes, chicken and waffles, and strong coffee. Frequently cited by local media and noted by TMJ4 when it made Yelp’s Top 100 Brunch Spots list.