People’s Park

Was there with friends a night before Halloween. We were served by DJ, great guy who was fun to talk with, took care of us extremely well and was an awesome server. We didn't eat anything, but did have a lot of drinks. All of the drinks were great, especially the pumpkin martini. The atmosphere was sublime and the decor for Halloween was great. We were in Waukesha for a work function and visited a lot of bars during our time there. This was by far the best. Highly recommended.

I’ve been here 5 times now and liked it a lot every time! Today got the waitress Karisa and she was so kind and helpful! I will never have enough of their sweet potato fries with their signature dipping sauce! I’ve enjoyed their tilapia sandwich and their chicken avocado bacon sandwich. Also their French toast was excellent.

I came here because I wanted to feel alive. I had just buried my father and I knew I wanted to relish in some good flavor. I was not disappointed! Every single bite was a true pleasure. Francis was my server and she took exceptionally good care of me. If you haven't already been here you need to come now!

Food was under seasoned for most of ours. We had a big enough group and was automatically added 20% tip ,but not once the server came back to ask how the food was. Some of us had hair in food and water. One meal had to b returned bc it tasted bad! My brother paid but didn't know tip was added and he ended up gave server extra tip. So he got a great tips from the bill but his service wasn't that impressive! Well! To think that he received a big bonus for the New Year would make the feeling easier! For me,personally will not going back!

Enjoyed some drinks and apps at the bar! Bartender was great and attentive. It was a busy day and everything was still timely. Looking forward to coming back.

Just finished eating here with my Fiancee on a little impromptu lunch date, awesome place. The decor and general aesthetic is casual and inviting, with a big bar right as you walk in and more general seating just past it. We got a seat right by the windows near the bar and our server Nick was awesome. Explained the specials and drink menus and did a great job making us feel at home. I had the grilled chicken skewers and a capri sandwich with chicken and fries, and my Fiancee had the Bleu Cheeseburger with a side caesar salad. The skewers were fantastic, they had a nice drizzle of I believe teriyaki sauce on top, and they were served on a small bed of arugula. Very good flavor and a nice tender texture. It also had a thai peanut sauce to dip them in if you wanted. The fries were nice and crispy, very thick like steak fries and salted enough to taste. The actual capri sandwich was really really good. The bread was soft and had a tasty crust with a very gentle crunch, kinda like a Portuguese roll. The chicken was really good, the same as the skewers but minus the sauce drizzle. It had a very flavorful slice of fresh mozzarella, a thin slice of tomato and some sort of leafy green and was topped with this amazing balsamic vinaigrette that came together just so well. The fries also came with a pickle spear that helped enhance the flavor. This sandwich primarily comes as a vegetarian option, the chicken was an optional add on. Her burger she had cooked medium, and when she described it to me was incredibly soft, so the meat basically melts in your mouth. The Caesar salad was also very solid, exactly what you'd want from a Caesar, and also had a couple slices of bread that had a nice herb butter spread in between. They also serve coke products, a massive selection of alcoholic beverages if you drink including IPAs and a some mixed drinks thanks to the fully loaded bar, and they offer Sprecher soda products as well. I got a cherry cola and they also included fresh cherries, fantastic. The menu was also celiac friendly with plenty of gluten free substitutes and options, and vegetarian friendly with similar substitutes and vegetarian options available. Really happy with this place, definitely gonna be a go-to lunch date location. And another quick shoutout to Nick, he was not only our server but was also tending the bar and he was awesome.

We've been here twice. Once for lunch, once for dinner. We loved the food and the staff are very friendly. I gave the service 4 stars because the first time we went, they got my food wrong. They brought the correct food out about 10 minutes after my husband had his food. I encouraged him to not wait to eat his meal, so his food wasn't cold. They did not offer us a discount on our bill. The 2nd time they forgot my side. They brought it out quickly after I asked for it. The meals we got were tilapia sandwich, Rosie's salad w/ salmon, pork sandwich, and the salmon with asparagus dinner, I did not get the pesto or mashed potatoes because it has ingredients I cannot eat. Even though there was a little mishap both times, we will definitely be returning. ☺️

Had the best time at People’s Park for lunch. We had the Reindeer Mule and Cherry Lemonade Spritzer to drink. For lunch we had the Bratwurst Burger with the soup of the day, tomato basil, as well as the Sandwich Capri with fries. We couldn’t pass up the dessert of the day, Snickerdoodle Cheesecake. It was a fun, festive, and cheerful environment. Highly recommend!

Great clam chowder, grilled romaine salad, and fish fry ! Try the potato pancakes for a change.

Ok food is 3 at best. Issues we are still in tomato harvesting time and the tomato on the burger was like a mid Jan to mid feb tomato Unripe and crunchy. The place is a mystery because the salad and the Cole slaw was made fresh with ripe grape tomato's in the salad . If they were as picky about the main dish as they are about the sides this could be a 5 star rating. The service and the rooftop dining help with my rating.. when we showed It was 75 so I would recommend the rooftop on a breezy 75 day but the decor is black ( floor,chairs and tables) so I would not due rooftop in direct sunlight on a mid 85 or higher day.

Been here several times before. It is usually good. It's on a busy corner, downtown Waukesha. There are several floors, with a bar on the 1st and a rooftop patio. Lots of different areas to sit at. It's casually designed with some very nice elements. I especially like the eclectic mural behind the part. Came with a couple of friends on a Saturday night. Got here about 5:00-ish and got a table right away. They sat us a booth towards the end of the bar. Our server didn't take too long to get us set with menu, and our drink order. Lots of different beers, wines and cocktails. My Paloma was a good choice (but could have used a bit more seasoned salt on the rim). We ordered some Tempura Green Beans as a starter, a Classic Burger, Chicken Sandwich, Pesto Salmon, and I had the Zona's in the Beet Patch with Salmon. The beans came out right away, a very good size portion, hot, and flavorful. The Wasabi Ranch Dipping Sauce was a big hit. The entrees came after a short wait. They were also very good choices. The salmon was nicely cooked too, and the Zona's salad was fresh, nice textures, and a good portion too. The hamburger was good, with the exception, ordered medium-rare, and was more medium.The server was attentive during the entire meal. Helpful, friendly, and efficient. The part of the meal that was not so good was the atmosphere. To begin with, when there are plenty of diners, this can be a noisy place. In addition, where we were seated, towards the end of the bar, there was a gathering of servers/employees that were just standing there (up to 6 at one point), and having a little party. It's wasn't horrible, but was distracting, and added to the already noisy environment. Next time, I would definitely ask for a different spot. It was a good, but not great dining experience.

This was an excellent night with the bartender Ethan! He was amazing and deserves a FAT raise! His people skills were superb and he was hilarious! Amazing environment, almost electric! Couldn't get enough! Please come here to see for yourself!

People's Park dinner of ricotta stuffed chicken with asparagus was excellent. Tatum our server was very pleasant and attentive. The art work all around the 2 story institution, all of the decor, was impressive. Half restaurant and half bar more or less you can visit the bar then dinner or vice versa. I will be back.

Always enjoy my visits here! It has been awhile since we have been, and it was as good as we remembered. Super kind and attentive waitress. Excellent food no matter what you pick, as I personally have never had anything I didn't like. It's a cool space with unique decor, multiple floors of seating, and a rooftop space. Nice Waukesha spot.

Myself and my daughter went a few weeks back to a nice lunch. We enjoyed sitting at the bar. We both had drinks and shared appetizers. The drinks were made perfectly and the bartender was social and engaged in conversation. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip along with the chicken skewers. Both came out quickly and hot. It was a very nice experience. We frequently visit People's and enjoy coming back each time.

Been a few years since I've been here. I was looking for a place for late night dining (after 9:30pm) and was searching on Yelp and this popped up! Their kitchen on a Sat is open until 11pm which was perfect since we needed something for around 10pm arrival in that area. We were originally seated at a high top but once a booth cleared they moved us over. The food was really good we had a bit of wait but so worth it! I ordered the salad with added chicken and goat cheese and it was so good I have since recreated it at home! I was going to order a basket of fries and am grateful the waitress asked about a half order since that alone was still a lot!

I've been here twice, once for brunch and once for dinner, and both experiences were great--no complaints! The place has a fun vibe with vibrant prints and art on the walls, and in December, they go all out with Christmas decorations, even wrapping some of the wall art for a festive touch. For brunch, some friends and I visited shortly after they opened on a Saturday or Sunday. It was a gorgeous summer day, and we were lucky to grab a spot on the roof before it quickly filled up. More recently, we stopped by to celebrate my dad's birthday. We made a reservation in advance, which turned out to be a smart move since it was quite busy for a Monday night. Parking was a bit tricky as there isn't a dedicated lot, but we found street parking a block or two away. Our group ordered sandwiches and burgers. I had the Pesto Chicken Sandwich with regular fries, but I also tried my brother's Sour Cream Chive Fries and my dad's Cajun Fries. After sampling all three, I'd definitely choose the Sour Cream Chive Fries next time. To celebrate my dad's birthday, he got a special treat--ice cream topped with whipped cream and a candle. It was a sweet way to end the meal!

Super solid. The mister was doing a show at the theater nearby, so we picked this spot for dinner. Be aware they're VERY popular and I don't think they take reservations. That said, it's bigger than it looks from the outside. We sat at the bar, and the service was great. Cocktails were well made and the snacks we ordered were good. If I had to be in Waukesha again, I would go back.

We were visiting Waukesha and weren't sure where to stop, so took this recommend and were not disappointed! First, we thought the interior was so fun, all the funky decorations were so cute. We sat on the patio, which was cool to sit sort of "downtown". Service was probably the most impressive, staff were so kind and helpful for our large party. I highly recommend People's Park for a larger party or for unique dietary needs (or just for picky eaters), because the menu was huge and had so much variety. Food was decent for Waukesha, I had the Caesar salad and a Bloody Mary. I loved the dressing and salad itself, chicken was ok, a little overcooked. Bloody Mary was perfect! I noticed they also had other Bloody Mary flavors, for example a cucumber that looked yummy also. The brunch menu was huge!! Beware if you use the bathroom it's down some steep stairs to the left when you walk in. It was very clean and comfortable though! Will definitely be back next time I'm in town.

Loved the vibe and ambiance at Taylor's People's Park. Food was great too. They have the best bruschetta! Will definitely be back!

Can't believe I forgot to take any photos but had a great meal and will have to go back again for photos and to try some drinks as I've heard great things about the cocktails. I had a grilled cheese which was delicious. But the star of the evening was definitely he Crab Rangoon Spring Rolls. OMG I'm ready to go back for them again already. I know it gets super busy at times but it was fairly quiet on a Tuesday event. A great spot for drinks with friends or date night.

People's Park still remains one of my all time favorite places to eat! Recently I tried their brunch for the first time and-wow! Cannot believe I hadn't tried it sooner. The salmon eggs Benedict is something to rave about!!! & I'm not even a huge potato fan, but the Idaho potato breakfast browns and whatever herb they were garnished with was just perfect. I can't stop thinking about this meal and can't wait to come back and enjoy it again!

I have been to this place couple of times, the food is amazing with a cozy vibe.. the ambience also is appropriate to have a good time with friends and family .. The servers are also pretty good and friendly. it's right in Waukesha downtown.

I think nearly everyone in Waukesha or nearby has been to Taylor's, but if you haven't, you should check it out. The big selling point is the rooftop bar, which is great in warmer weather. The entire building is three floors and still manages to get very full on weekends, so plan accordingly. The bartenders are great, the liquor selection is top notch, and there's a big list of specialty cocktails if you want to try something a little different. It's priced about right for a popular downtown location like this, but be aware that food and drinks for two can easily approach $100. Also, they tend to offer a limited menu during events and festivals like Friday Night Live. Fun place to stop for a night out!

Based on my last two reviews, you know I'm a big fan of the crab cakes... However I have a bone to pick with People's Park now. I ordered some crab cakes to go and was surprised when I opened up my order at home to find that they came as "crab balls" now (see photo). And unfortunately they are not very large balls... For the price you pay (~$20), I do believe you should be getting a tad bit more for your buck. The taste was still very good, but there needs to be a change to either the price or quantity of what is given for it all to make sense.

Food is great, service is great! Their roof top is very inviting Young kids CAN be great servers, when working under great management

Solid place with good grub and good service. The food was well above-average, with a relatively diverse and straightforward menu. The service was the clear highlight; my check came almost immediately after I was done eating, the food came out within minutes of ordering, and my drink was never empty. Bonus points for fantastic music. If anything, the decor was a bit musty and older-looking, but nothing that made me uncomfortable. My only real complaint is that the staircase to get to the bathroom is kind of sketchy-- the stairs are narrow, dark, and steep. Otherwise I thoroughly enjoyed my experience, and will be coming back in the future!

Expensive for the bad quality of the food. Not great service. I gave it a few more tries hoping it was just a one time bad experience but unfortunately we won't be going back.

Great service and food. Staff was very accommodating and attentive. Love their crab rangoon spring rolls and steak house burgers. Loved the rooftop environment. Definitely coming back

The food 10/10, the service (Joey) 10/10 and the place itself great! We didn't realize there was a rooftop area, but hostess recommended it and I wouldn't have had it any other way. Definitely a causal date night spot. My girlfriend and I 100% recommend. We ordered: bruschetta, wings (honey bbq and toyako (?)), and the peach cobbler. Can't wait to come back and try more things on the menu

Amazing! Rooftop was fantastic. Great menu and the Bourbon Bread pudding was awesome. We had great and very attentive service.

Stopped by People's Park for my birthday lunch! We ate inside on the second floor, but I always like frequenting the rooftop patio. We ordered a chicken, pesto flatbread, and chicken chipotle sandwich, and the burger of the day. Food was great and I especially liked the flatbread. Our waitress was kind and patient with our questions. They even gave me an ice cream sundae for my birthday!

I've been here many times and I only have good things to report! Food is amazing. Pesto salmon is a favorite! very cozy and fun environment with attentive friendly staff

I have gone to People's Park multiple times, and I have always been very impressed by both the food and the service. For a drink, I ordered La Poire. It was a delicious concoction of Grey Goose Pear Vodka, Peach Schnapps, cranberry juice, and a twist of lemon. This cocktail definitely had more of a pear taste than anything, but I was a huge fan. If you're looking for something sweet, I'd go with La Poire or the Scarlett Lantern. (I had the Scarlett Lantern last time I visited - it is made of Three Olives Pomegranate Vodka, lemonade, pomegranate juice, and citrus soda.) My party ordered two starters - the Crab Rangoon Spring Rolls and the Mozza People Pleasers. I'm normally a mozzarella stick kinda girl, but the Crab Rangoon Spring Rolls really stole the show. They were perfectly creamy on the inside and golden and crispy on the outside. (But if you're not a fan of cream cheese, I wouldn't order these.) The sweet chili sauce complemented the spring rolls nicely. The mozzarella sticks were an interesting rectangular shape and were wrapped in a wonton wrapper rather than breaded. They didn't skimp on the cheese and the marinara sauce was perfect - not too sweet and not too acidic. For an entrée, I ordered the Grilled Three Cheese Classic with bacon and avocado. The bread was toasted perfectly and stayed crispy despite the large amount of filling. The French fries weren't anything special, but they were still good and I still finished them all. Ben was a wonderful server. He was friendly and attentive and offered some great suggestions. We were seated right away and had a great view out the second floor window. Parking could be a bit difficult to find. My party visited on a Friday night in mid-July, so Waukesha's Friday Night Live event was going on, which made the downtown area very busy. There is some public parking on Clinton Street and by Waukesha State Bank and Associated Bank.

The best things were the ranch and the scenery. The worst things were the bacon so hard it hurt my jaw to chew after a while. The mozzarella sticks had no flavor. The $2 up charge for "Cajun fries" could have used some salt. The chipotle mayo didn't taste very chipotle/ also bland. Also my trips to the bathroom directly after dinner were very frequent 10/10 probably wouldn't come here again for food, maybe for some drinks though that seemed okay. I advise no to come on a night there's an event (specifically a tree lighting event for Christmas literally around the corner, we had no idea it was happening) the place was packed, it took a long time to find parking and an hour of waiting for seats. I just wanted to use up a gift card I won. I think if it wasn't such a busy night maybe there would be some more quality control but they seemed like they had too much going on at once. Not a good night, sorry!

The food was really good. Very busy spot for lunch. Nice menu options to chose from. I requested a side of cucumber and tomato and although it wasn't a menu option they still gave it to me as a side which I really like as most places would not give it to you if it's not on the menu. The area is cute but parking is a bit difficult.

My friend and I both ordered the bacon, avocado, chicken sandwich in a wrap (instead of bread) with sweet potato fries as our side and we both loved our meal! The wrap was packed full and quite flavorful. We loved the spicy Mayo dipping sauce too. You can tell the sweet potato fries are fresh (vs frozen) and had a nice crisp! Only downside was we were sat at a tiny corner table with a cold draft from the door and had mediocre service.

The bar was packed on a Saturday night. We found a spot at the bar for our large group. We did feel the cool draft from the door. Our bartender was very attentive and quick. I had the bees knees which was a honey and blackberry gin and tonic drink. It was delicious!

I've been to people's park a lot of times this has a some what weird/ good vibe. Sometimes I like it most of the time I don't. It's a nice place to come get food day and night cause they serve food pretty late. It's to different crowds during the day It's a really chill vibe you have couples, tinder dates, business meetings etc. The customer service in the morning/day is 50 times better than at night just wanted to get that out there before I go on to the night show lol. The night customer service is not good, I'm talking about from 8pm Intel close. BTW this place has 3 levels, roof top aka ( Bougie level), mid level aka (ghetto fabulous level) main ( young black men picking up older white woman level.) Those are the different levels I'm so serious if you go here Thurs - Sat and go through the levels I guaranteed you that's what you will see. It's the same characters there all the time doing the same shit lol. Do I recommend this place yeah it depends on what your going for. Food yes it's pretty good, but if you want good service and no craziness go during the day. If you want to experience the the different level than go after 8pm.

I wanted to bring a group of friends and family to People's Park after my wedding reception to have some drinks in the bar, so I called a few months out and let them know of my plans. I then called again a week out of the wedding to confirm they would have the staff and capacity to serve around 40 of us. The manager stated that everything would be good to go and they would be staffed and ready for us. When we arrived on the night of the wedding the manager of duty told us we could not come in as they didn't have the staff or space for us. He said he had no idea what I was talking about as he hadn't heard anything about us coming in that night. He was very rude and condescending about it as well, almost laughing about it saying things like "oh you talked to the manager? What was her name?"

People's park has a friendly atmosphere, while also having delicious food. My wife and I came here on our first date 4 years ago and we come back every year on our anniversary. If you are getting an appetizer you cannot go wrong with their breaded chicken wings. My wife loves the salads and I always get the wraps. However, the last time we went I changed it up and got the Valley Burger and I was very impressed. Make sure to get the sweet potato fries, they are delicious. We will continue to come back year after year thanks to the delicious food, great services, and fantastic atmosphere!

What a great time on a summer day! Lunch with outdoor options such as rooftop or street side. Wonderful and friendly service from Sawyer. Love the cloth napkins, classy touch! Portabella burger was by far the best I've ever had with all the toppings including grilled onions. The cucumber salad was loaded with bursting flavors of calamata olives , feta cheese and tomatoes garbanzo beans and onions! Can't wait to return for other options.

Great food ...sorry owner lost his fast food restaurant!! No one should deserve that circumstance!!!!!

We went to Peoples Park for date night. The menu has something for everyone. I chose to have the chipotle chicken avocado sandwich but they allow you the option to have it in a spinach wrap for free. Such a great option and it was delicious. My husband got the pork tenderloin sandwich. The sweet potato fries are delicious. We were told a 30 minute wait and it only took roughly 15 minutes. The only thing I would say that's negative is the noise. It is a very loud restaurant and I felt as though we had to practically scream to talk to each other. But the place was completely packed.

The most best place for CrabRagoon! I give it a 10! A lot of crab cream in the size is an egg roll.

Fantastic food and service! Everything was very fresh. Clean and professional. Will definitely go ahead and recommend to others.

Where we go after any Carroll University MYSO performance. The Symphony music is great and this restaurant is the cherry on top!

A gem right downtown Waukesha! Get a reservation because this place is hot! We waited an hour on a Thursday evening. Bar was packed, every table full. Fun vibe and good food. Every staff member was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

Meh. Brunch quiche dry way overdone. Good potatoes. Decent bloody. Eggs Bennie. Eggs good - weird ham - like cooks ham steak. Service friendly but slow. No visit after having food delivered until it was time for the check. No umbrellas on the sidewalk seating - cooking in the sun. Half hour wait for the roof deck, noon Sunday. Ten beers on tap.

Love their food and great atmosphere I always get the Godiva chocolate martini and sweet potatoes french fries, their mozzarella sticks with Mayo ketchup is the best !

Always a nice visit here. Good drinks- nice selection at the bar. Tonight hubby had the special- which was a steakhouse burger- nicely cooked patty, special sauce had a nice kick of horseradish(?)- and he chose fried green beans as a side. (Yeah for me!) They were delish. I opted for the stuffed chicken breast. Seemed like a good night for a comfort meal. Stuffed with spinach and ricotta. Nicely baked- chicken wasn't tough at all. Side of mashed was creamy and satisfying. They ran out of asparagus- and offered veggies.... they were perfectly cooked and tasty- nicely seasoned. We love this place for a good lunch, nice hangout for drinks with friends, dinner with the family...

Fun environment. Wait staff was excellent. Food was fast and so delicious. My fillet was cooked perfectly and very savory and my husband's Ric stuffed chicken was amazing.

We've been here for the fish fry and burgers and everything we've had has been great. Great drinks and service, too. Only hiccup was initially being seated at a tiny cramped table on our most recent visit, but they reseated us at a much roomier one when my wife complained about it. The burgers here are terrific. Amy had the classic burger and it was great. Nothing too fancy, but just a really great burger. I had the brat burger, though, and that was really unique. If you closed your eyes eating it, you would think that you were eating a brat. It had caramelized onions, sauerkraut, swiss and a mustard sauce on a pretzel bun. Really terrific! Fries were great as well, but my wife ordered the tempura green beans for her side and those were incredible! So good with the wasabi cream dipping sauce. Have to also mention the dessert we had - the bourbon bread pudding. It came with a vanilla bourbon sauce and vanilla frozen custard. Really a fantastic version of bread pudding. Highly recommend Taylor's People's Park!

Really happy to find a cozy restaurant with a full bar, and appetizers and entrees that can be made vegan. We had the black bean burger without the crema and tempura fries with peanut sauce. The burger specifically was beyond expectations. Cocktails were well balanced and the view of downtown all lit up for the holidays was a bonus. Check out the disco balls tastefully hanging above the bar. Waitstaff was attentive with service and provided helpful suggestions. Good place for date night.

Everything is amazing great staff!!! Food is always good Atmosphere is fantastic great vibe!!!

Wonderful, eclectic place, though their outside sidewalk patio seating left much to be desired, as it's on a VERY loud and busy downtown corner! I realize it can't be helped, so hey, if the "bright lights, big city" vibe is your thang, then give it a try. I've sat on their rooftop as well, which was very enjoyable (just wish it were larger, YMMV depending on day and time). A friend and I had a couple of their salads. I had their ZONA'S in the BEET PATCH salad with the addition of shrimp, which I can highly recommend! Waitstaff was quick and friendly, too. Their cocktail menu looks fabulous, so I hope to get down there again soon to test out a couple of those too!

Had the fish fry and it was good! Both the upper bar and lower bar made great drinks! Even though it was busy it was a very calm atmosphere. Beautifully decorated for Christmas both inside and out!