Comet Cafe

My two teen daughters, grandma, and myself came to Milwaukee for an overnight trip. We were recommended by quite a few people to check out Comet Cafe. Oh my god am I glad we did. Our food was absolutely incredible, the fries were delicious, and that cherry cola I got? Life-changing! I haven't had a ✨real✨ cherry syrup cola like that in SO long. Our waitress was wonderful as well. My kids had said she was a newer waitress there and if no one had told me, I would never have known. She was so sweet, helpful, knowledgeable of the menu, and came to check in at all the right times. I can't remember her name for the life of me, but she had a coffee cup and a glass tattoo on the back of her leg.

We pass by this place all the time and it’s always packed! We went for brunch on Memorial Day mid morning for brunch and it was crowded. We were told it would be about 15 minutes for booth seating, but within 10 minutes we were being seated. Service was fantastic! Shout out to Maddy, our server, who was quick, attentive and really willing to offer suggestions and descriptions along the way. We had the classic breakfast - our daughter had the big classic egg breakfast with one pancake and they were willing to add strawberries & choc chips in it - definitely making her happy! My husband had the meatloaf hash, really creative twist on a classic that he said was delicious. Cool vibe, love the decor! Lots of seating and arranged so it really didn’t feel like you were sitting close to anyone else. Outside tables, weather permitting. Street parking - easier on the weekends than during the weekdays. Really conveniently located. We can’t wait to go back to try the lunch options and pie! Put on your “Must Try” list.

Inviting, and delicious, highly recommend. Tables and layout reminded me of a diner but the food was way better than any diner I've ever been to. Menu had classic diner dishes but presentation and flavor was superb and unique. Great portions that were filling and mouthwatering with every bite. Service was friendly and attentive, very fitting of this incredible place. Buon Appetito, Piatto Pulito 😋

Remembered this place was a Diner, Drive-In’s and Dives location. We happened to be walking by so we stopped in. Love that we could get lunch for breakfast. Burger and fries were awesome. Service was great.

Stopped at another Triple D place. Comet's Cafe is in downtown Milwaukee. If you weren't looking for it, you might miss it. For drinks, we ordered the East Side of Manhattan and the Sage thyme daiquiri. The drinks were nice and strong. We shared a Comet club on sourdough, fries, and a side of bacon. The sandwich was just a sandwich, but we really liked the fries and bacon. Our server was nice and attentive.

Cool vibey diner with a large brunch menu. We had the fried chicken in biscuit with hash browns which was reported to me to be very good. I had the pork belly with Cheesy Grits and it was fair. The pork belly was dried out and to tough to eat. The grits lacked dimension but the red gravy helped. The blood Mary was decent and came with a side car of lager beer, a Milwaukee tradition. The service was very good. I would come back and try something else. I recommend checking out this eclectic diner.

A long-standing east side institution for good reasons. The menu options, food, and service are excellent. We had the hummus appetizer, the Rachel sandwich, tomato soup, and compact turkey dinner. We also took home a couple of slices of their HoneyPie offerings. Very casual diner atmosphere that also has a full bar. Seating at either the bar or booths. Outdoor seating on the sidewalk during warmer months. Each side of the bar features one TV, so this isn’t a place for those looking to catch a game - it’s more of a social setting. I saw only one bathroom, which is unisex, which is dated but functional and clean. As with most places in this area, there is no parking lot. I was able to find free street parking within a block at 5:00pm on a Saturday.

I ordered the vegan breakfast platter and I thought everything was quite good. My only qualm was that I could taste the baking soda used in the pancake and some of my sides came out cold. It would’ve been much better if everything came out hot. 1/2 of my table ordered the chicken and waffles—I was informed that they were incredible, but there wasn’t enough chicken for the portion of waffles. The food came out very quickly and they were able to accommodate a party of 5 with little wait. Ultimately I would recommend coming here! Especially since they have so many GF and vegan options so everyone in your party can be taken care of.

Comet Cafe serves up delicious comfort food in a delightfully retro environment. Stopped by here recently (and during Women's History Month to boot, to celebrate this woman-owned biz) to enjoy dinner and a cocktail with my husband. We started things off with a Manhattan. Their cocktails are pitch perfect. We enjoyed the cocktail as we awaited our main dishes. I got the spinach artichoke sandwich and my dining companion got some sort of cheesy casserole. Both were divine. My sandwich had spinach, artichoke, onion, and melted provolone on a roll. It was flavorful and delicious. It came with a side of fries that appeared to be hand cut--they were so good! My husband's casserole (I had a bite) was herbaceous and delicious. I would absolutely order it! It came with what tasted like a fresh baked roll. Everything was wonderful. We ended the evening by sharing a slice of chocolate hazelnut pie. It was also amazing! The crust was a little too thick and kinda difficult to get through (we literally used a knife) but it was so tasty we didn't mind. Our server was friendly and efficient--our water glasses were always full and our dishes were served quickly. She was great! Get to it!

This was new restaurant of the week and a long time bookmark. I have been wanting to get here since DDD had an episode showing the restaurant so yes it's been a long time and they closed down for C19 so all hope was gone forever of getting over. A miracle happened and a well known Milwaukee restaurant group reopened it and the DDD featured items were still on the menu. The place is crushed on the weekends with no parking on my previous attempts but today being a week day I had parking right across the street and a table was open. The guy who greeted me did an excellent job at being the face of the business as well as my server. The place is funky old looking with an old school lunch counter, back bar with booths, I love this place. I remember Guy focusing on bacon, the turkey ball and the meatloaf if I remember correctly from years ago so I asked my server with out opening the menu for 2 guesses as to why I made the trip and BANG he nailed the meatloaf and second was BANG the turkey ball which was a hard choice but the amazing meatloaf won today. I started with an adult cocktail which was a whiskey old fashioned sour which was a little different because the cherry and orange were on the bottom and muddled first as opposed to on top intact and decent. My plate hit the table and looked amazing with a great presentation, the meat loaf tower. It's a bed of good quality rye bread with caraway seeds, ketchup topped meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, bacon, stewed/soft red onion, tomato slice topped with fresh chives OMG. The meatloaf with layers of flavors was so good and very hearty. The rye bread was the bakery artisan quality kind, thank you. The meatloaf was flavorful. The mashed potatoes were silky smooth. The bacon was crispy and everything else was good but the tomato was very flavorful unlike most from the store. Overall this place is doing meatloaf like a 5 star restaurant and unlike any other meatloaf I have had with friendly staff. I heard that if you bring your dog over they give the dog a strip of bacon so this guy brought his cat over in a carriage, equality for all kind of thing and the cat got a bacon strip and could care less because it had 0 interest in it but it's a fun story.

This place was super nummy mmm mmm mmm i have a gluten allergy and they had super great options for me and my boyfriend was super very pleased with his nummy omelet. Thank you comet for having out of this world magical numnums for human tumtums!!! BEST CHAI TEA EVERRRR BRUH!!

Comet Cafe has such chill vibes and is such a great place to eat at. Food: the food is so delicious and filling. It's hearty and full of cheese and yummyness. I love their seasonal specials. It's very Wisconsin-esq and lots of traditional dishes like meat loaf and yummy Mac n Cheese. Drinks: My guests loved the drinks, especially the Grinch- a seasonal yummy matcha. They have Adonyne coffee which is my favorite type of coffee! My favorite is the Milky Way which has caramel coffee and chocolate! Service was fantastic and friendly. The booths are comfy and Comet is so cozy. Love this place! I do recommend people leave time to find parking. It's pretty much all street parking and not as easy to find.

Delicious breakfast always Friendly staff Fruit Fetish is delicious and better with bacon on the side

Food: 9.5/10 been here twice for brunch. The first time I got the corn beef breakfast burrito, which was very good. The hot sauce man was also a nice touch. The second time I got the pork belly sandwich. It was a messy to eat, but the pork belly itself was good. My girlfriend also got the squash omelette, which was on the sweet side and different, but very good. The brunch burger is also a must try. The hash browns crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. For drinks, we got the blackberry coffee. I've never had blackberry and coffee together, but a top 5 coffee drink I've had. I think the only thing to improve upon would be the pork belly sandwich. I also stopped in to try the mixed berry pie and the chocolate pie, highly highly recommend. Service: 10/10, the staff is very nice and seem to enjoy working there. They were conversational and happy to give us recommendations. Food also came out quickly which was a plus! Ambiance: 10/10 Classic diner style place. They decorated a bit for Halloween, which is something I appreciate. Overall: great breakfast/brunch, we're going to try to make this our neighborhood spot!

I was able to visit Comet Cafe earlier this year. From the service to the food, everything was excellent. I loved the ornate bar, the booths seemed homey and we felt at home.

Comet Cafe has been around for a long time, yet it was only recently that I went in for a taste. As is typical for the east side, parking can be a bit of a challenge. Another challenge is getting a table over the lunch hour, since this place is so popular and they don't reservations. Still, it's worth the wait considering the iconic status of this place. For starters I had the Jalepeno Bloodie. Not really spicy, but very tasty. They even gave me a beer chaser! Both my guest and I ordered the Commuter Sandwich, and here's where it got interesting. She ordered hers "plain" but I ordered mine with sausage. She enjoyed her sandwich and hashbrows without issue, however I felt both my hashbrowns and my sandwich were a bit greasy. I only had about half of my sandwich and a few bites of hashbrowns because they weren't sitting right with me. This doesn't mean I won't go back again though. The staff was friendly and helpful and the vibe was nice and chill.

I haven't eaten here since the new management took over. But it seems that they have changed get a lot of things foe the better. All the food we ordered was delicious and well executed. The service was attentive, friendly, but not annoying. The tap beer selections are mostly IPAs, but they have a few solid anchor selections as well. We tried a few cocktails, but weren't a big fan of the mix. The ambiance is what you'd expect for an East Side diner. Booths and counter seating, a few witty decorations, etc. When the restaurant is full it can get quite loud and hard to have a conversation.

This is my favorite brunch spot! I often come here by myself to work. Despite all of the amazing dishes, I only have the one photo because I usually can't wait to dig in. There is a large paring lot attached to the funeral home next door. I'm not sure if it's okay for restaurant use, but I've never had issues when I park there. Otherwise there is the street parking but that can be tough to come by. I recommend trying the side streets instead of Farwell! The owner is so sweet and chatty. His cheery demeanor is a huge perk to this already fantastic cafe. They have great rotating specials that I suggest trying. In the fall they did a croissant with brandy old fashioned cream cheese, fruit, and honey. As usual I ate before I thought to take a picture. Drinks are excellent and I always meet the nicest people at the bar. They make a great Irish coffee which is a staple when I order their pie. Get the pie! These flavors also rotate but I have yet to go with anything other than Key Lime. It's too amazing. If you like spice, make your fries spicy. They're served with a cilantro sauce that pairs so well with the seasoning on the fries. Don't like spice? At least get the sauce for dipping. Can't commit? Get their spicy aioli on the side. Seriously.

Came here for lunch on the way to door county. It was pretty busy at noon on a Saturday but there was plenty of seating on the patio and at the counter. Staff was very friendly and attentive and let us switch from the patio to the counter because it was too hot. Bloody Mary - I liked that the mix is made in house and that it comes with a beer back Burger - big and juicy. Loved the pickle flavor with the creamy American cheese. Fries were just ok Deluxe breakfast sandwich - liked the spicy sauce with the buttery croissant and crisp patty and cheese

Nice staff. Why is the bar so low energy - showing cartoons helps? Omg why can't you be a better neighborhood destination beyond breakfast which again I would rate below Ma Fischers? I'm gonna keep trying here

Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and pie oh my!! Everything here is seriously soooo good!! I love their take on the turkey dinner as well as their breakfast burrito and bacon pancakes. Every piece of pie I've had her is also so good (and I don't even really like pie!! That is what this place does to me!!!) the service is always friendly and there is no better seat in Milwaukee than one at the Comet's counter. A favorite in my restaurant rotation!

Came in for brunch, about a 10-15 minute wait. Cute ambiance inside but a smaller space. Though lots of bar seating it looked like. Our server was great, but we overheard another server very loudly complaining about the tip a customer left her to the bartender. I can understand the frustration, but imo it's just not a great look to be complaining in front of other customers and to be doing so loudly where most people can hear her. But I digress....I got the breakfast sandwich which was delicious and the fries were plentiful, a tad too salty. Overall enjoyed my meal and would come back. I thought they were just a brunch spot but they have other food as well and cocktails it seems so might have to stop on for that!

Great service and food was delicious. They have many different food items that were interesting.

Back & better! Comet never fails to leave you satiated with classic comfort food. Let's start with the AM menu. If you love hash browns you have to go for breakfast/brunch. Their omelette, croissant breakfast sandwich, and pancakes are delish. Their Milky Way latte is liquid dessert. Moving on to the PM menu, their chicken tenders are chunky, tender, juice pieces of chicken breast served with extra crispy fries. It's an appetizer but can easily be an entree. Their chicken sandwich is made with a thigh, making it extra flavorful and it's massive. The burger and pork sandwich are also favorites. Last but not least. PIE! Their pie is the best you'll find in the city. Also sold at honeypie café and small pie co. You can't go to Comet and not get a slice of pie. Even if it's to go, for later. Trust me, it will not disappoint. My favorite is the coconut key lime, key lime and tiger.

Food and service was great! Pies are excellent. If given a chance definitely try the Comet Cafe.

It's hard to imagine a modestly decorated cafe with a humble clientele coming up with such a creative version of meatloaf and mashed! The presentation was so interesting that I wondered if it might be seeking to cover up the actual meat. However, it was the best version I've ever eaten, and a friend who ordered the same entree, agreed. Although the pies are made by Honey Pie Cafe, it would be a great place just to come for coffee and pie. The noise level can easily reach 95 decibels, the sound of a motorcycle running in the next booth. So don't go there to close any deals because you won't hear the fine print when it's read. Still-- go when you get a chance! Some really good food.

I've been here a few times since they reopened and always have a lovely experience! I think the pie case is probably my favorite part, but the best meal I ordered was a meatloaf scramble that I dream of. Come here for good eats and fast service. And pie of course!!

Yesterday, I visited this cafe for breakfast with my friends. I got the sandwich on special (I believe it was called the Leghorn) with spicy fries. The jam was a sweet addition to this delicious sandwich and the pickles onions complimented it well. The oat latte was great too!! Next time, I will be trying a pie. Our server was great, and he was really attentive. Finally, it is super cute in there. The diner vibe is so adorable. Can't wait to come back!

I know that diner food has a certain aesthetic & I shouldn't expect to be served the highest quality ingredients...but this meal was a mess. My boyfriend and I have visited Comet three times since it's reopening and I've been disappointed each time. The food is so unbelievably greasy. I kept telling myself that it was my fault for ordering the wrong thing but there's no excuse for my sandwich to be sopping wet, dripping with grease already by the time it reached our table. Obviously this photo isn't great, but I had to deconstruct my sandwich just to salvage the parts that weren't coated in grease. There's no flavor to the food here except the flavor of grease. Also - whoever was bussing tables took my water, silverware, and coffee that was still 3/4 full even though I was seated right next to my boyfriend & we hadn't even ordered food yet. My boyfriend always finds his meal here to be incredibly average as well. I'm sad because this place is really beloved by many but honestly I don't understand why, will not be returning.

I was excited to try Comet since it's reopening but was disappointed by my Reuben sandwich. The corned beef was tough and cut thick making it hard to eat. The French fries were very salty. My friend had the cheeseburger and felt it was okay.

Yuck. Bad food, bad service, bad experience. A lot of money for food that's worse than Denny's.

It's a very busy and lively brunch place to get to. The decor is super nice and plenty of room up to a party of 4. My friends and I had to wait awhile before a table open up but still enjoyed our experience because every staff was so nice. The food is a little iffy for me however. My friends' sandwiches and fries taste amazing and everyone was satisfied with their food. Fries were crispy. Hash brown was cooked just right. Burger looked amazing and the buns retained their shapes. My order didn't get the same treatment unfortunately. I ordered two pancakes with strawberries and coffee. I was not expecting my strawberries to be put into the pancakes because the liquid from the strawberries ruined the pancakes. The outer edges were cooked perfectly but the parts that had strawberries were severely undercooked so I ended up only being able to eat 1/4 of my meal. The coffee was not great either, it tasted extremely watered down. This is a great place to go for brunch with your friends if you are willing to wait awhile for a table. Just avoid pancakes with fruits and coffee.

Me and my family came here this Thursday morning around 11. It was just four of us and there was plenty of seating. Our server was nice and friendly and I got a coffee to drink. It was pretty good and my mom loved the bloody mary. I got the commuter sandwich and it came pretty quick. It was good but because the croissant is soooo buttery, with the cheese and moist eggs makes it just basically melt and fall apart. The croissant just flattens. The butter is a little rich for my taste with all the cheese and grease from the potatoes. But it was still pretty good and I enjoyed it. The eggs were cooked well and I liked the crispy hash browns. My family all enjoyed their meals. Pretty good breakfast in Milwaukee.

Wow wow this place continues to amaze me. It may have lost its groove prior to Covid, but it is back strong as ever. Customer service has returned to a high standard, the quality of food has improved tremendously, and the atmosphere continues to be delightful.

Have been wanting to try Comet Cafe for some time now and it did not disappoint! I got the breakfast burrito and it was great. The burrito was huge and I had plenty leftover to take home for later. Everyone at our table was very pleased with their meals and the atmosphere. I definitely want to go back soon because there were so many options on the menu that I wanted to try.

The food here is AMAZING! I personally recommend the rocket platter. The mix of hash browns, eggs, pancakes, and bacon are sooo good! Our food was served really fast within 15 mins.

I live near here and I've always seen this place super busy in the mornings so I finally decided to try it. I got the Denver omelette and a chai tea latte and both were amazing! The prices of the coffee and other drinks were extremely fair and the food wasn't too bad a price either. If you're looking for a good classic breakfast this is the place!

Finally made it back to Comet Cafe after they opened with new ownership and I'm so glad I did! The artichoke melt was delicious as well as the vegetable of the day which was curried cauliflower. As always, there are plenty of vegetarian options and there were also a lot of gluten friendly options!

I was interested in trying this place while on a business trip. It was highlighted on the Food Network show DDD. The reviews talked about a long wait, but we were able to get seated right away. The food was good. I had the meatloaf that was mentioned as well. It was very good and a very large portion. My colleagues got a burger and the other got kind of like a Thanksgiving meal. Everyone liked their meal. The device was good and the waiter that took us to our table was very nice. Parking was on the street and it wasn't too far. The decor was perfect to be on DDD. Ha ha.

When looking at Comet and seeing that they were voted best Mac and Cheese in Milwaukee that made myself and my boyfriend interested in coming. The service was very good and our server was very attentive. But when we were brought the Mac and Cheese it looked like it either came from a Kraft box Mac and Cheese and had the same taste as well. Would love to have more of their delicious pie's though, those are to die for.

Stopped in for a mid afternoon lunch while cycling around the Oak leaf Trail. Food was delicious and my wife and I split a burger. We also enjoyed chi tea lattes which were excellent. I'm from Milwaukee and moved about 20+ years ago. Last time I was there it was just a coffee shop . They have stepped up their game significantly!

As amazing as I remember it being. Comet always holds a special place in my heart. The cheesy tomato is outside and I had missed it so much. The ranch is also divine-definitely get it with the fries!

Great bloodies and an awesome chicken biscuit to start a Bastille Day weekend in MKE - it had to take moving to Austin & then SFL to come back and finally dine here - big mistake for waiting so long - maybe it was the lines for breakfast??? - this an authentic neighborhood gem where the locals go - great MKE experience...

I've eaten here a number of times, mostly just pie and coffee, but also lunch and brunch. This is not a review in terms of "good" or "bad;" more subjective to my preferences. Comet, like Palomino and Honeypie (all under the same ownership), has food and drinks that are on-trend and up-to-the-minute fashionable. If you want diner fare made with this week's cool ingredient or cooking style trending on Instagram, this is where you'll find it. I've found the execution to be mostly uninteresting and the portions on the meager side. The food will come warm, the food will come salty, and it will feature the aforementioned fashionable ingredient or preparation. Temper your expectations as to how delicious it may or may not be. Per atmosphere, the staff are all extremely friendly and courteous. It is loud. It is cramped. It is not comfortable. There will always be a wait. But it is, as pointed out to me by other people who have expertise in such things because I am no judge for this, stylish and cool. This is a place to go if what you need is to feel like you're hip to the scene, the scene being whatever it needs to be this week. The place to fill whatever temporary authenticity gap you may be feeling on a Tuesday afternoon or Sunday morning when you need to surround yourself with other people in a similar state.

I feel like they always have salad food. I like the roast beef sandwich, generally and the homemade sauces, particularly the balsamic for the side salad, and the tartar sauce are really good. Of course they're bloody. Mary's are bomb. Services good they do well balancing the busyness with customer service and getting people in and out. And the ambience and chill. I'm glad they came back.

We decided to give the reopened Comet Cafe a visit. We stopped going to the original after a steep decline in quality over the years. Unfortunately, we were disappointed in our food. I ordered the roast beef sandwich. It was quite blah and tasted like something you would get at Cousins Subs. My friend got the pork belly BLT which did not have an appealing flavor. He ordered the Milky Way coffee and that was delicious. The waitstaff was efficient and courteous. This restaurant has a lot of nostalgia for many people in the city.

Not much more to say about Comet. It's a Milwaukee classic. Used to take my daughter here while in college due to the vegan options. Always great service and great food. Hasn't changed in the 6 years since I was last here.

Amazing, everyone was really nice and the service was substantially better than I thought. The food was good but I was really only there to get out of my head and the people really made it easy for me to enjoy my little time I had to clear my mind.

Have been here twice for brunch. Great coffee, food, atmosphere, service. Loved the burger so good! Also went back the same day for pie which was awesome. Definitely recommend.

LOVE THIS PLACE! The east side of Milwaukee doesn't have too many places dedicated to brunch, so when I heard comet café was coming back, I was so excited! Super cute environment and staff is always super friendly. Of course the food is great too. I don't think you can make reservations there, so always be prepared to wait a little bit or just come early to beat the rush. They also have a great beer selection on tap. Also they have homemade bloody Mary mix that is very delicious. Check them out!

Great service. Clean restaurant. Delicious food. The wait can be long because of a lack of available seating but still a choice destination.

Looking for some good comfort food? Yup, this cute dinner cafe, is a must try. We order the COMPACT TURKEY DINNER, which it was good portion for my husband and I to share. The place is clean and the staff are friendly. Will be back next time I'm in WI. Ps: Don't miss out on the homemade pie !

Good food. Wait was really short. Food is always great and service is immaculate. Come here with a family or a date and have a good time.

Always love a diner breakfast when traveling. Comet Cafe did not disappoint. Fruit bowl was loaded with berries! Happening place on Sunday morning so get there early. Friendly servers and not too loud. Would definitely go again.

Such a chill and interesting place. I was sold the second I saw bacon pancakes! My boyfriend got the beer mosa and a breakfast burrito and I got an OJ and a honey hot chicken, and we shared an order of the bacon pancakes - all was amazing. Cute atmosphere, great service, we'll be back!

Good service and great comfort food. Don't go there if you are counting calories! I ordered the grilled cheese and soup. I am not a tomato soup person but the server was able to offer coconut curry instead and it was fantastic! The fries are reliable for being hot and tasty- I think they cut them or fry them in peanut oil - not sure but even the plain ones are great. Overall I am glad they are open again and looking forward to going back!

Came right in and sat down. Service was great, but the food was even more delicious. This open faced meatloaf sandwich was so good and flavorful, highly recommend.

Came here for brunch with a group of people and we were not disappointed. Great food, coffee was so-so, and so was service. However, gave us plenty of time to chat as a group and we all loved our food. I would go back again!