Allie Boy's Bagelry & Luncheonette
135 East National Ave., (414) 988-0388
allieboysmke.com
Deli
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Milwaukee is no longer a “good bagel” desert, thanks in large part to Allie Boy’s, which has contributed to the scene with its East Coast-inflected offerings from toothsome housemade bagels and schmears to an ever-changing menu of soups, salads, sandwiches and creative noshes.
You can tell there are two experienced restaurant veterans at the helm. There’s mastery to be found in their New York-style bagels (made fresh daily), next level schmears and inventive nibbles.
Items like soup, which change with the seasons, are absolute comfort on a chilly day; grab a bowl and a half-portion of tartine (the tamago egg salad is delicious) and it might be among the best lunches you enjoy all week.
Most importantly, keep your eye on specials like their weekend bialys and regular sandwich specials. (Also watch for a new East Side location for the bagelry coming in the spring.)
Recommended: Bagels(!); The Big Latke Waffle; tamago egg salad tartine; bialys (on weekends)
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
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