Comet Cafe

Comet specializes in from-scratch comfort food and craft beers. We use fresh, seasonal ingredients that are characteristic of the Midwest and purchased from as many local businesses and purveyors as possible.

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  • Phone

    (414) 273-7677

  • Website

    thecometcafe.com

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  • Type

    Café

Address

1947 N Farwell Ave (at E Irving Pl) Milwaukee , WI 53202 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

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Tanya Oechsner

The Camilla & creamy tomato soup were absolutely wonderful! Great atmosphere and so many different kinds of brews! Can't wait to come back and try other dishes! Not a lot of parking available though.

Christine

Invariably our top pic for breakfast/brunch. Try the Beer-mosa or Bloody Mary . Very casual booth and bar seating but with excellent food quality and surprisingly delicious lunch and dinner entrees .

Cole Tone

Duck Confit Poutine (coming from a Canadian), Turkey Dinner (don't ask just amazing), beer selection , pie and the vibe was strong. Love it!

Paul Luning

Great atmosphere - hip , warm diner . Outstanding breakfast burritos , both vegetarian and meat (the Stendler was so good, corned beef , hash browns and scrambled eggs ). Staff was attentive and friendly .

Phil Katz

The turkey dinner is one of the wackiest and best things I've ever eaten. And a hell of a beer list to wash it down

Sarah Flancher

Best iced tea I have ever had. I am simply in love with this place. Order anything because it is all delicious. My favorite: Mac & cheese with ham and peas .

L.

Don't know what those hipster waiters are doing, but the wait time for ordering is unusually long. Food is awesome when it's seasoned correctly. Love coming here though.

Wendie Spengler

A.j.s compact turkey dinner is my thanksgiving meal all year round. Hands down my favorite restaurant in Milwaukee. I'm 8 items away from having everything on the lunch/dinner menu!

Julie Parfrey

Brussels salad so flavorful! Turkey balls and mac and cheese too were very good.

Kay Street

Had an amazing Drink menu and delicious looking food! Was a cool place to visit and I would love to have the menu again one day!

Obadiah Poundage

Go after 5 on Sunday to enjoy a free basket of bacon with every drink purchase. Then order AJ's Compact Turkey Dinner with all you've come to expect from Thanksgiving in convenient ball form.

Nick Brennan

One of the best selections of craft beer in the city . Beyond that, their rotating taps are constantly full of high end , high abv craft brews from around the country !

Mary M

Be prepared for a long wait , esp on weekend mornings, but the pay-off is worth it! Amazing food and cupcakes !! And after watching Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, I tried the meatloaf and loved it!

Sagar Tolani

For real the best bloody in Milwaukee! The other places that claim to be better don't compare. Oh and did I mention it comes with bacon !

VegNews Magazine

Try the vegan Big Luck Burger , which screams perfection—the burger patty is even encrusted in hazelnuts ! Classic fixins: lettuce, tomato , onion , and pickles , and hand-cut fries .

Cindi Frazier-Gerhardt

We are from NJ and were recently in Milwaukee. We saw the Comet Cafe on Diners, Drive Ins & Dives, so we looked it up while we were there... the food was fabulous! I can't wait to visit again!

Derek VanRiper

Excellent beer selection . Tried the compact turkey dinners first visit and it was excellent. Meat loaf looked very good as well .

Reggie Wegner

There is almost always something interesting on tap. Attend beer school on the first Tuesday of every month. Also, don't miss the Craptacular held during the holiday season.

Daniel Litzenberg

Great menu options and the food was perfect! I'm so lucky to have this gem within walking distance!

Alyssa Brewer

Advice from a Saint Louis foodie. Come here! This place has great service and awesome food and a hip vibe.

Mark Brouch

Great place to take your vegan friends, because the food is terrific for both lifestyles. Wonderful beer selection as well !

Rachel Arbit

Order the chili-mac. It's not on the menu , but I promise you will be so satisfied after you eat it! It's a well-kept secret!

Third Coast Daily

I get serious cravings for the vegan gyro . The dill tzatziki sauce is awesome on everything, including their fries ! Also $3 classic cocktails on Tuesday nights are delish.

Josh Farber

Really, really good meatloaf . Made from local grass fed beef , too!

Karin Pawlak

Amazing! Delicious food, awesome service, & friendly atmosphere ????

Alyssa Miller

Bloody Mary is soooo delicious! Loving the green bean garnish .

Milwaukee Brunch Reviews

Sure they say the service may be slow, but it's because the food is so good. And treat yourself to a Sconnie-mosa or their famed Bloody Mary ! (3.5 out of 5 stars) Read more

Yichen Ke

The rocket platter comes with a pancake the size of your head. The Bloody Mary is spot on!!

Alex

The artichoke melt is a must and don't forget your basket of bacon after 6pm on Sunday's.

Brad Smith

Sample one of their outstanding local draft beers - all stellar and unique finds for beer enthusiasts.

Stefanie Klopp

They have been out of the vegan riblets the last three trips we made across town and after plugging the meter. I think I'm done trying. :(

Patrick Wilson

The fish fry with breaded catfish and polenta was excellent

Cris Hirschboeck-Mabrito

Short wait .. Food was really good . We took a road trip from Chicago to check it out and it was worth the adventure :)

Daman Bahner

EVERYTHING here is good, including the bloody. If you're there for lunch , the Longhorn Sandwich is phenom!

Stephen Filmanowicz

My daughter and I fought over the house salad with fresh ginger dressing -- a thing if genius. Slow food does test the patience of little ones, however.

Duane Drzadinski

Beer lovers: Don't miss out on the Sierra Nevada Juniper Black Ale on tap courtesy of Best of Beer Camp! Wickedly good ale .

Christine T.

I loveeee their grilled cheese & tomato soup . Quite possibly the best tomato soup I have ever had.

Fred Coleman

Meatloaf and their drink list. Great food everytime!!!

Marc Gunderson

Busy for weekend brunch . Bacon pancakes are worth it though.

Brittany Edwards

Compacted turkey dinner . Order & die happy.

TV Food Maps

Check out Comet Cafe as seen on United States of Bacon , Diners, Drive-ins and Dives Read more

Matt Castellan

If you're here for brunch and don't get a bloody w/ bacon , consider it a wasted trip.

ᴡ Liberski

Got sat right away, (1pm) but weren't greeted for 10 min :/ server wasn't very attentive at all. Fries amazing, "the big rib " good vegan choice .

Aaron Polzin

Busicuits and gravy are amazing. The gravy has a nice little kick!

Elizabeth R.

Great food, great drinks. Prepare to wait at busy times but so worth it!

Brian

You can't go wrong with the Mac and Cheese plus Bacon !

Nick Monroe

One of the best brunch spots in the city , but if you aren't prepared to wait for a table go early or late.

Tim Cigelske

Check out the eclectic beer menu .

Kaitlyn Tunzi

Best bloody marys ever. Make sure you get the strip of bacon inside too! So good.

Alex Talarek

a little pricey and a little slow, but the menu items and tap list do more than make up for it

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