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Cafe at The Pfister, Milwaukee, WI

Cafe at The Pfister

4.7
4.7
292 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Café at The Pfister features a casual full dining area available for breakfast and lunch, as well as a barista counter and patisserie in downtown Milwaukee. We proudly brew Starbucks® Coffee on the go and serve freshly baked-in-house pastries. Whether a quick meeting over coffee, a power breakfast, or a business luncheon, we offer a varied menu from Starbucks® favorites and traditional breakfast items to homemade soups, seasonal salads, a multitude of fresh sandwiches, as well as delicious gluten free and heart-healthy options.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 292 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Best Overall

  • Wisconsin

    Great for brunch

  • Wisconsin

    American

  • Milwaukee

    Best Overall

  • Milwaukee

    Best Value

  • Milwaukee

    Great for brunch

  • Milwaukee

    American

292 Reviews
  1. flack2025

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The staff was very helpful and very friendly. Good eggs Benedict.

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  2. Chris

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was terrific her name was Cherry. We went for lunch and breakfast the next day. Attentive and so friendly. Also the hostess both times were professional and friendly.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Set in a beautiful hotel. The staff is very accommodating and friendly. I had scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns and English muffin. Everything was very good, with one small complaint. Kind of tasted like the hash browns might have been cooked too close to the bacon. Just had that off taste to it. Everything else was perfect. Our server was outstanding.

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  4. inezs

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Delicious food. Quiet environment. Clean. Friendly

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  5. Duke19371

    Milwaukee

    120 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food at the Pfister café is always good and today was no exception. Sheena was an outstanding server, welcoming, and good fun.

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  6. Barb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very relaxing breakfast. The service was exceptional, the quantity was over the top and I would have enjoyed just hanging out there longer if I had the time. 100% worth the experience

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  7. Jennie

    Milwaukee

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress, Annie, was spectacular. So friendly. Breakfast was wonderful.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great environment! My go-to for lunch meetings.

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  9. Kate

    Milwaukee

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Good value. Food tasty. Asked for more water didn’t come. Kathie

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  10. SueM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Cafe has been my go to since the early 1970's. The food, comfort, and service are always superior.

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  11. Clancy09

    Milwaukee

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The Cafe at the Pfister is a great place to go for breakfast…while you don’t get an over abundance of food, it is delicious. The service is top notch, and it is a fun spot for people watching!

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  12. MelissaC

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best service staff- Bakery is great too. Martina, she is the best waitress.

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  13. JohnE

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carrie our waitress was wonderful and the maitre D’ was outstanding for squeezing us in when our reservation were set for 30 minutes prior on a busy Sunday. Top notch food, service and experience. Highly Recommend!

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  14. DavidG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Cafe is my go-to place to celebrate special occasions or events in my circle of friends. Having the ability to select seating and time is spectacular. David Gawlik

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  15. MacPadana

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My wife and I had breakfast here 2 days in a row. Food and service were excellent both days. Sam was our server both days and could not have more cheerful and friendly. Bloody Marys were very good and they use a nice dry champagne for their mimosas. The only negative was the hashbrowns. While presented beautifully and very tasty, they were barely above room temperature. Would have been great if they were hot. Overall, though, an excellent dining experience.

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  16. SusanW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Nice place for a quiet brunch, after enjoying a few hours in the Third Ward.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came down for breakfast after a night at Pfister Hotel always friendly service and great food. Best to make reservations especially on weekends as it gets busy

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  18. VictoriaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I truly appreciated our server. She went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Love their salmon on a toasted bagel. It was excellent. Our waiter was amazing as always. The Bloody Mary has improved since the last time we were there a few weeks ago. Love all the garnishes but it still needed a celery stick

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  20. Patc

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my five-year-old granddaughter there for lunch on her birthday. The Pfister really knows how to celebrate a child who randomly steps in for lunch. Without notice, they really made her time they’re special with gifts, cake, and the birthday song.  The food was great and the service was outstanding. She left there very happy! 

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  21. Jane

    Milwaukee

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorites for lunch or brunch. Food is consistently good and the service outstanding. I love taking new people here as they agree with me that is it a nice place to meet and share a meal.

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  22. PaulaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great value and food tasted fresh and was delicious. Server could have been a little more attentive with our water and tea, but otherwise great and delightful!

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  23. Aniah

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Swell service, very cute scenery, & delicious food! Would definitely go again! Everyone was very nice and welcoming! Food was warm when it arrived at the table.

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  24. Jane

    Milwaukee

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant always pleases me. The staff is outstanding and the food is always good, I enjoy bringing new people here to show off one of my favorite places. I just love the atmosphere and the ability to sit and enjoy good food and conversation.

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  25. TanaMary

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great service. Dinner week menu very limited so we ordered off the regular menu. Prices were very good. The hotel is gorgeous. We really enjoyed it.

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  26. KarenA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I reserved a table for lunch during Downtown Dining Week. We were seated promptly, enjoyed the ambiance, and had a delicious light meal. We plan to return!

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  27. Duke19371

    Milwaukee

    120 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carrie was a fine server who gave us lot of time to relax and not feel pressured to order while we engaged in conversation. The New England clam chowder was delicious, the poke tacos could be the best thing on the menu, and I enjoyed the turkey slider combo. Top that off with the carrot cake and you have s marvelous lunch.

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  28. ArtC

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We once again had Annie as our server and once again was received superb server Happy friendly and professional

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A top notch experience in every way. Beautiful setting, great service and the food was perfect. All for a reasonable price. We had a marvelous time.

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  30. fred

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food2service1ambience3
    There service was bad, didn't return to check how we like the food

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  31. DavidL

    Milwaukee

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding breakfast. Annie, my server was helpful and attentive. Loved the generously sized pancakes that I ordered. Very reasonable for the location of hat it’s at. My go to breakfast place in Milwaukee.

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  32. KerryB

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were outstanding as usual! We always look forward to our breakfasts when visiting the Pfister!

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  33. MelanieP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Excellent service. And the coffee to go cups were also an added bonus.

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  34. AmyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    The cafe is a lovely place to eat and the service is good. There is a wide variety of menu choices. Our group enjoyed the food. We appreciated that we were able to order, eat and pay in under an hour.

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  35. MarkLoki

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The staff was polite and friendly. Attentive service. Food for lunch was good.

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  36. MrWick

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have never been here and wanted something special for my daughter's 20th birthday. From the moment we entered, the Hostess made us feel special, as did the waitress. Our meals were wonderful...would highly recommend coming here. We will definitely be back....also, great value for the food.

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  37. Jane

    Milwaukee

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I was very happy that the Cafe at the Pfister was open on Easter Sunday. I love going to this restaurant as the staff goes out of its way to make you feel welcome and the food is always good. Easter Sunday was no exception, I am sure that the staff would rather have been somewhere else but you couldn't tell by the smiles and the service. The Cafe is a credit to the Marcus Brand.

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  38. Milwaukee

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience2
    Great food and location. But, this is notoriously the slowest restaurant in Milwaukee. Doesn't matter on server. Can't get out of there in less than 90 minutes for lunch. My guests had to leave before we even had the bill. Recommend more frequent check-ins from the staff on patrons. Thank you!

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  39. intogreatrestaurants

    Milwaukee

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service with Marisha was, as usual, first rate. The food and ambiance was great. The cafe is our favorite lunch place in the city and we go there often .

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  40. thirdwardfoodie

    Milwaukee

    63 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Lunch was very good. Service was somewhat spotty as we had to get our server's attention, then napkins and utensils. Sever seemed overloaded with number of tables supporting.

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FAQs

Cafe at The Pfister offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 390-3878.

Cafe at The Pfister is rated 4.7 stars by 292 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe at The Pfister

424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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