A
hearty breakfast is the best way to kick off one’s day, fueling both
the mind and body. Between comfort food at any of George Webb’s
multiple locations and a high-end weekend buffet, Milwaukee’s
eateries offer a range of options, whether for leisurely lattes or on
the gallop. Here are some of our faves:
No. 1 Beans and Barley
1901 E. North Ave., Milwaukee
Vibe: A cheerful place to meet and greet
Specialty: Herb omelet made with shredded
spinach with onions, green peppers, tomato and mushrooms
Local Lust: Eggs Cubano with scrambled eggs
and cheddar, augmented with husky black beans, mild salsa and
tortillas
Best For: Folks who want a simple, healthy
and delicious bite
No.
2 Ma Fischer’s Family Restaurant
2214 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee
Vibe: A mix of college early risers and
lingering locals
Breakfast Specialty: Ma’s Special No. 1
has two pancakes, while Ma’s Special No. 2 presents two slabs of
French toast — both with two eggs done up in any style, along with
bacon, sausage links or ham
Local Lust: Country fried steak with two
eggs and gravy
Best For: All-walks-of-life people watching
No.
3 Café Hollander
2608 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee7677 W. State St., Wauwatosa
Vibe: Early a.m. laid-back; awarded Best
Bike Friendly Business in Milwaukee
Breakfast Specialty: Three-egger Benelux
omelet orchestrated with Gruyere cheese, diced tomato and sautéed
mushrooms
Local Lust: Oatmeal dazzled up with hints of
cinnamon and vanilla
Best Baked Treat: Old World baguette with
jam, which is served for brunch
Best For: Hipster folks on the go and
outdoor-seating lovers
No.
4 Hi Hat Lounge
1701 N. Arlington Place, Milwaukee
Vibe: Weekend brunch for tarrying over
newspapers
Breakfast Specialty: Build-your-own
three-egg omelet or burrito
Local Lust: Grilled portabella sandwich with
fried egg, jalape-o mousse, tomato and fried onions; plus potatoes
Best Baked Treat: Biscuits and gravy, served
with herbed scrambled eggs
Best For: Late risers and early cocktails
o.
5 Comet Café
1947 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee
Vibe: Basic slow food made from scratch
Breakfast Specialty: The commuter sandwich
incorporates two eggs any style, toast and cheese
Local Lust: Pancakes with bacon inside
Best Baked Treat: All the pastries are baked
fresh daily at Honeypie, Comet’s sister cafe, with fruit pies being
the most popular
Best For: Respect-me-in-the-morning revelers
No.
6The Pancake House
16460 W. Bluemound Road, Brookfield
Vibe: Like eating at home, but with
lingonberries and fresh whipping cream
Breakfast Specialty: Buttermilk, buckwheat
or potato pancakes
Local Lust: The Tahitian Maiden’s Dream
with Danish Kijafa cherry crepes
Best Baked Treat: Apple Pancake baked with
fresh Granny Smith apples and Sinkiang cinnamon glaze
Best For: Hungry families and stevedores
