The National Cafe

Name: The National Cafe
Address: 839 W National Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53204, US
Telephone: (414) 431-6551
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.50

Cafe, American restaurant, Bakery, Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Caterer, Coffee shop, Vegetarian restaurant

The National Cafe is a cozy oasis in Milwaukee, perfect for a relaxed brunch or a quick coffee run. With a focus on American comfort food, this women-owned spot offers a delightful mix of vegan and vegetarian options, alongside mouthwatering pastries that fill the air with their heavenly aroma. Guests often rave about the strong coffee and delicious breakfast choices, like the praised French toast. While service can be a bit detached, the friendly delivery and charming atmosphere make it a must-visit for anyone in search of a trendy yet comfortable café experience.

Contact Info

Location: 839 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Phone: (414) 431-6551
Price range: $$

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8:30 am-2 pm
Friday: 8:30 am-2 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am-2 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am-2 pm

Services

Identifies as women-owned

Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in

Fast service
Great coffee
Great tea selection

Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining

Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Catering
Dessert
Seating

Toilets

Casual
Cosy
Historic
Trendy

Tourists
University students

Accepts reservations

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Good for kids

Food & drink

Vibe

Chicken sandwich

French toast

Tonkotsu ramen

Coffee

Huevos rancheros

Latte

Street View

Menus and Prices

Menu 1

Menu 2

Menu 3

Menu 4

Menu 5

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Reviews

Very cool setting, cozy and comfortable.
Surprisingly, it was not busy at all for Sunday brunch.
We were there around 10:00 and there were empty tables in a small space. No real interaction with staff; you order and pay on the table top app.
Staff delivered food and were very friendly for the few seconds we saw them. Lots of vegan options, which is nice for brunch.
The non-vegan french toast was dry but the bacon was smoky delicious.

Visiting Wisconsin we were impressed to find so many vegan options.
We stopped by The National Cafe for an early breakfast and were pleased to find such an adorable cafe, that smelled of fresh baked goods, serving (what we would later find out to be) delicious breakfast options.
Food was great, coffee was strong, and service was with a smile! Definitely check this cute place out.

The food was good and tasty but service was okay.
We ordered house coffee but we didn't know we need pour that ourself so we were sitting and waiting that is fine but there were no mugs , we saw our neighbor table folks pouring coffee then we asked for mug. The thing which bothered us most was that they were preparing roasted potatoes for next day probably.
They kept the whole tray on the counter and the staff keep coming and eating potatoes from the same tray from which they would be serving next day. Also the food takes good 30-40 minutes to come so prepare yourself accordingly.