Weekend brunch has become as ubiquitous in Wisconsin as the tradition of a Friday night fish fry. And why not? After all, there's nothing better than relaxing with friends, enjoy some delicious food and toasting the weekend with a mimosa or bloody mary.
That's why we've rounded up this list of some of the best spots in the city to indulge in a leisurely brunch. Peruse the list and make it a point to try something new. You might just find a new favorite!
Looking for spots that serve bottomless mimosas? We've got you.
As always, be respectful and kind, tip well and enjoy yourself! Also, be sure to check the operating hours at individual venues before you head out!
Allie Boys Bagelry & Luncheonette
135 East National Ave., (414) 988-0388
allieboysmke.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Casual, deli-inspired brunch dishes
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ARIA / Giggly
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
139 E. Kilbourn Ave., (414) 270-4422
saintkatearts.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Bubbles, brunch drinks and classic dishes
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Avli
1818 N. Hubbard St., (414) 395-1300
avli.us
Serving: Saturday and Sunday (starting May 4)
What you'll find: Greek brunch dishes
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Black Sheep
216 S. 2nd St., (414) 223-0903
blacksheepmke.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria
249 N Water St., (414) 431-1133
bluebatkitchen.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Globally inspired brunch dishes
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Blue's Egg Milwaukee
317 N. 76th St., (414) 299-3180
bluesegg.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic & creative brunch dishes
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The Brick Pub & Grill
6343 N. Green Bay Ave., Glendale, (414) 797-0710
thebrickpubandgrill.com
Serving: Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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The Bridgewater Modern Grill
2011 S. 1st St., (414) 299-6556
bridgewatermke.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Brunch
714 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 210-5381
18895 W. Capitol Dr., (262) 202-8678
brunchitup.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Buckatabon
7700 W Harwood Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 271-7700
thebuckatabon.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic & supper club inspired brunch dishes
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Cafe Hollander
2608 N. Downer Ave., 414-963-6366
7677 W State St., Wauwatosa, (414) 475-6771
20150 Union St., Brookfield, (262) 785-4490
5900 W. Mequon Rd., (262) 236-0107
Cafehollander.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Camino West Allis
7211 W. Greenfield, West Allis (414) 810-4838
caminomke.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Canal Street Cafe
Potawatomi, 1721 W. Canal St., 414-847-8510
paysbig.com/canal-street-cafe
Serving: Daily
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Canela Cafe
2621 N. Downer Ave., (414) 226-6749
canelacafemke.com
Serving: Daily
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Centraal Grand Café and Tappery
2306 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 755-0378
Cafecentraal.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
DJ Brunch every third Saturday of the month
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Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen
320 E. Clybourn St., (414) 455-8870
thecentralstandard.com
Serving: Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Crafty Cow
2675 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 808-0481
6519 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 897-7453
craftycowwi.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic & creative brunch dishes
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Crawdaddy's on Greenfield
9427 W. Greenfield Ave., (414) 778-2228
crawdaddysccb.com
Serving: Every day of the week
What you'll find: American, Mexican and Cajun classics
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Dia y Noche
6601 Northway, Greendale, (414) 246-2002
diaynochewi.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Latin & American brunch dishes
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Don's TV & Repair
1100 S. 1st St., (414) 808-0805
donsmke.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Creative brunch dishes, boozy shakes
Reservations highly recommended
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Dorsia
1307 E. Brady St., (414) 539-6826
dorsiamke.com
Serving: Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
DJ Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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The Edison
322 N. Broadway, (414) 269-6306
edisonmke.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes & unique finds
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Eldr+Rime
2300 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, (414) 867-9200
eldrandrime.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Ferch's Crafthouse Grill
418 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, (262) 770-3902
ferchscrafthouse.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Fuel Cafe 5th Street
630 S. 5th St., (414) 847-9580
fuelcafe.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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The Garage
1709 N. Arlington Pl., (414) 225-9330
thegaragemke.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Comfort food brunch dishes
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Giggly at Saint Kate
139 E. Kilbourn Ave., (414) 291-4797
saintkatearts.com/dining
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Buffet, classic brunch dishes
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Golden Nest Pancakes Cafe
11250 W Burleigh St., (414) 935-2135
goldennestpancake.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Good City
11200 W. Burleigh, (414) 539-4343
2108 N. Farwell, (414) 539-4343
goodcitybrewing.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Beer-friendly brunch dishes
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Harbor House
550 N. Harbor Dr., (414) 395-4900
bartolottas.com/harbor-house
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Seafood-inspired & classic brunch dishes
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Honey Butter Cafe
7221 S 76th St, Franklin (414) 367-2800
honeybuttercafe.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Honeypie Cafe
2643 S Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 489-7437
honeypiecafe.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic Midwestern brunch dishes
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Hubbard Park Lodge
3565 N. Morris Blvd., Shorewood, (414) 332-4207
hubbardparklodge.com
Serving: Sunday
What you'll find: Brunch buffet
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The Iron Horse Hotel
500 W. Florida St., (414) 831-4677
theironhorsehotel.com/food-beverage
Serving: Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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The Lafayette Place
1978 N. Farwell Ave.
lafayetteplacemke.com
Serving: Thursday through Sunday
What you'll find: Plant-based brunch dishes
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Lake Park Bistro
3133 E. Newberry Blvd., (414) 962-6300
bartolottas.com/lake-park-bistro
Serving: Sundays
What you'll find: Upscale brunch with French inflection
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Lupi & Iris
777 N. Van Buren St., (414) 293-9090
lupiandiris.com
Serving: Sunday
What you'll find: High-end Mediterranean brunch dishes
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Mason Street Grill
425 E. Mason St., (414) 298-3131
masonstreetgrill.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday (patio available)
What you'll find: Brunch classics with a twist
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Merriment Social
240 E. Pittsburgh Ave., (414) 645-0240
merrimentsocial.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic & Southern-inspired brunch dishes
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Mimosa
9405 S 27th St., Franklin, (414) 574-5132
275 Regency Ct., Brookfield, (414) 574 -5132
mimosabreakfast.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
MOVIDA at Hotel Madrid
600 S. Sixth St., (414) 488-9146
hotelmadridmke.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Twists on classic brunch fare
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MOXIE Food + Drink
501 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, (414) 204-8980
eatatmoxie.com
Serving: Sunday
What you'll find: Inspired American comfort food
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The National Cafe
839 W. National Ave., (414) 431-6551
nationaleats.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic & plant-based brunch dishes
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Newsroom Pub
137 E. Wells St., (414) 249-4090
newsroompub.com
Serving: Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Oak Barrel Public House
1033 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 897-8320
oakbarrelmilwaukee.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Oggie's Kitchen & Bar
411 E. Mason St., (414) 225-3260
oggiesmke.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Twists on brunch favorites
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Old Town Serbian Gourmet
522 W. Lincoln Ave., (414) 672-0206
oldtownserbian.com
Serving: Sunday
What you'll find: Classic & Serbian-inspired brunch dishes; patio views of the Basilica
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Orenda Cafe
3514 W. National Ave., (414) 212-857
orendacafe.org
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic & Latin-inspired brunch dishes
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Pomona Cider Co.
2163 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 347-1515
pomonaciderco.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Inventive takes on classics
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Red Lion Pub
1850 N. Water St., (414) 431-9009
redlionpubmke.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic and British-inspired brunch dishes
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Sabrosa Cafe & Gallery
3216 S. Howell Ave., (312) 834-1929
sabrosa.cafe
Serving: Wednesday through Sunday
What you'll find: Classic & Latin-inspired brunch dishes
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SafeHouse
779 N. Front St., (414) 271-2007
safe-house.com
Serving: Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Sage
2900 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 897-0495
sagemke.com
Serving: Sunday
What you'll fund: Brunch dishes with a twist
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Sam's Place Jazz Cafe
3338 N. Dr. MLK Jr. Dr., (414) 837-5127
samsplacejazz.com
Serving: Wednesday through Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Smoke Shack
332 N. Milwaukee St., (414) 431-1119
smoke-shack.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: BBQ-inspired brunch dishes
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SportClub
750 N. Jefferson St., (414) 808-1588
sportclubmke.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic, casual brunch dishes
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Story Hill BKC
5100 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 539-4424
storyhillbkc.com
Serving: Sunday
What you'll find: Global & Midwestern-inspired brunch dishes
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Sweet Diner
239 East Chicago St., (414) 488-9600
sweetdiner.com
Serving: Every day
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Swingin' Door Exchange
219 E. Michigan St., (414) 276-8150
swingindoorexchange.com
Serving: Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Toast
231 S. 2nd St., (414) 539-4179
toastmilwaukee.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Quirky & classic brunch dishes
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Tre Rivali
200 N. Broadway, (414) 291-3971
trerivalirestaurant.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classics with a Mediterranean inflection
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Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
511 N. Broadway, (414) 207-4604
tupelohoneycafe.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Southern-inspired brunch dishes
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The Wicked Hop
345 N. Broadway, (414) 223-0345
thewickedhop.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Uncle Wolfie's Breakfast Tavern
234 E. Vine St., (414) 763-3021
unclewolfies.com
Serving: Thursday through Monday
What you'll find: Creative takes on classic brunch dishes
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Uncle Wolfie's Dinner Diner
600 N. Broadway, (414) 935-2076
broadwaywolf.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Brunch classics with international inflection
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Wild Roots
6807 W. Becher St., (414) 231-9081
wildrootsmke.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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Zisters
13425 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove, (262) 794-3924
zisterselmgrove.com
Serving: Saturday and Sunday
What you'll find: Classic brunch dishes
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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.
