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Cafe at The Pfister, Milwaukee, WI

Cafe at The Pfister

4.7
4.7
367 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

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What 367 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 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 "wonderful breakfast" and "great atmosphere," with consistently "excellent service" and a delightful menu. Ideal for holiday visits, the café charms with beautiful decorations and free parking. Highlights include "the best Chicken Caesar salad" and delightful staff like Christian and Michele. Perfect for brunch or lunch dates!

367 Reviews
  1. James

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. We love the setting food and always gives us a warm and cozy feeling! My husband always comments on the coffee. It is our special place to go when we want the best. We are never disappointed. If you want to celebrate this is the place to go!

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  2. David

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    135 reviews

    5.0

    135 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Galvin was an excellent server. Kudos. The smoked salmon plate was delicious.

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  3. Kate

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food very good. Coffee rich and strong. Service friendly, could have been a bit more attentive especially with the coffee. Overall a good value in a great setting.

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  4. Kammie

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great experience. It was very important day as it was my birthday and I was treated very well. The food was very delicious and the service was exceptional.

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  5. Dave

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our regular lunch spots. Free off street parking. Reasonable prices for hotel cafe. Open 7 days a week. Basic but good lunch menu. Always great service. Great for a quick bite or quiet lunch with the wife or colleague.

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  6. David

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    135 reviews

    5.0

    135 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I want to commend the management for improving the service at the café. While I’ve always found the food excellent and the atmosphere outstanding, the service had diminished some in recent years. The crew today seems to be right on top of things and I commend Christian especially  for his timely pacing of my meal and  the on-duty hostess today.  The Pfister Café remains my favorite lunch place in Milwaukee and has been for 50 years plus. 

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  7. Lynnea

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent service and food! My go to place for breakfast!!!!

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  8. Cindy

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The Cafe at the Pfister has always provided a wonderful breakfast, unfortunately this time things were not up to their standards.

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  9. Fred

    Milwaukee

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service & seating was quick. Coffee came equally quick and menus. Ordering went well , however the hash browns were a minimal portion and cold, the ham/cheese omelet excellent, but the English muffin I asked to be well buttered was anything but!! Was also a bit surprised to hear the wait staff make a rather racist comment to a customer (as part of a conversation) that was easily overheard . In any case, the experience was definitely mixed, which is distinctly different from our prior experiences at the Cafe. I should also say my wife expressed that her food was ok.

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  10. James

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. We always enjoy our visit there! We loved driving downtown and eating here.

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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 367 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 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe at The Pfister

424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Additional information

  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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