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Cafe at The Pfister, Milwaukee, WI

Cafe at The Pfister

4.7 (383)
$30 and under
American
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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.

Additional information

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

What 383 people are saying

Cafe at The Pfister reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Great for brunch

  • Milwaukee

    Great for brunch

  • Milwaukee

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe at The Pfister offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful breakfast and lunch items" and "real value." The atmosphere is warm and cozy, making it a "special place to go when we want the best." Service is friendly, though can improve in timeliness. Overall, an excellent choice for a satisfying meal.
383 Reviews
  1. Mark VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Café at the Pfister was an enjoyable lunch. Service was a little slow. Food was satisfying. Staff was friendly and polite.

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  2. Suzanne

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is fine… nothing out of the ordinary. The service is definitely below average. Disappointing. Never got water or coffee refills until we were about ready to leave. Our server was chatting with other customers she clearly knew for about 10 minutes while we were waiting to pay our bill.

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  3. Gino

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We randomly stumbled upon the cafe while searching for breakfast. It was walkable from our hotel. We grabbed a reservation on open table and voila! Service and food both were outstanding!

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  4. Joan

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to the Cafe at the Pfister several times before and have never been in with the food or cost.

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  5. Janette

    Wisconsin7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The value and taste of the food were exceptional.I had beef spring rolls that would not hold together and I had to pour the sauce onto the filling because it was not possible to dip the rolls. However, the flavor of the garlic zucchini soup, spring rolls, and pina colada cheese cake was excellent. My server and expeditor were very nice, but the speed of the service was disappointing. It took approximately 10 minutes to get water after being seated and 10 additional minutes before meeting the server. I never received or was offered a water refill. I had to wait 10-15 minutes after asking for the bill. It took over an hour for a late lunch even though the restaurant was only about 25% full. There is definitely room for improvement in regards to timeliness.

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  6. Ellen VIP

    Wisconsin15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    It was very busy because of downtown Dining. I had to get up and go looking for server to place order and to pay our bill. My entree was cold. The soup was very good.

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  7. Wayne VIP

    New York City130 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice coffee shop type breakfast and lunch place. Very good food, nice atmosphere and good service. Highly recommend.

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  8. Sheri VIP

    Wisconsin20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love eating lunch at the Cafe at the Pfister although I order from the breakfast menu. I always order the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. Wait staff is outstanding and you get real value.

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  9. MochaMartha

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every course was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented! It was our first time dining at Cafe Pfister and we definitely will be back!

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  10. Wayne VIP

    New York City130 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a very nice coffee shop with wonderful breakfast and lunch items. Good service and good food. 

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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 383 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
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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