By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor Published Dec 22, 2021 at 11:03 AM

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Home for the holidays? Need a spot to gather with friends for brunch on a weekday? Fuel Cafe, 630 S. 5th St., has your number.

The popular Walker's Point gathering place has announced that they will be offering brunch every day of the week (closed Dec. 24-25) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Jan. 2, 2022.

Enjoy favorites like biscuits and gravy featuring housemade cheddar jalapeno biscuits, chicken chorizo gravy, two over-easy eggs and hot honey drizzle ($14); hot chicken and French toast featuring crisp fried chicken breast served with a poached egg and hollandaise over French toast (with house potatoes, $14); or a chilaquiles bowl featuring house tortilla chips, red tomatillo sauce, queso fresco, pico, chicken tinga and two over-easy eggs ($15).

There are also offerings like classic or veggie benedict ($14/$12); vegan hash ($14); avocado toast ($12) or their breakfast burger or croque monsieur ($14 each). View the full menu online.

Guests can also take advantage of daily specials, plus the full menu of espresso and coffee drinks.

Fuel Cafe is open throughout the holiday season, with the exception of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (Dec. 24-25). Brunch is served daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor

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.