Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Waukesha

"Café Benelux is located right across the street from the Milwaukee Public Market and other popular shopping destinations in the Historic Third Ward. Inspired by the Grade Cafés of the Lowlands region of Europe (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg), Café Benelux serves up an extensive food menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and an even more extensive beer menu for nighttime fun. Appetizers, shareable plates, soups, salads, and entrées range between $9.95 and $23.95."

"Comet Cafe is your classic diner, serving up great options for vegetarians, vegans, and meat-eaters alike. While your friend enjoys bacon at the bar, you can try this wicked garden sandwich (vegan option available). Now hear me out, it’s a beet sandwich."

"Comet Café is a popular eastside eatery with a hipster vibe. Seating choices include booth, counter, bar or sidewalk seating, but be prepared for a wait. Menu items are the classics with a rule of thumb – always leave room for pie."

"The cooked-from-scratch comfort food served at this slow food café ranges from the bacon-tastic (you can even get a free basket of bacon on Sunday nights) to vegan and vegetarian options. Kitchen is open until 10 p.m."

"This vintage Art Deco café inside The Plaza Hotel will make you feel that you’ve been transported back in time. Eggs Benedict, Corned Beef Hash and Brioche French Toast are classics on the menu. Specialty items include Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes with blueberry syrup, Veggie Benedict and Pork with Spaetzle."

"Bask in the 1920s glamour of this stylish Art Deco eatery while you enjoy your breakfast. Ask to be seated on the hidden open-air courtyard; a little slice of a traditional European cafe in the heart of the city, this is an insider favorite of many locals."

"Amaranth on the west side turns vegetables, often local, into lunch. Soups are stocked full of them, like the savory gazpacho with zucchini, tomato and more, diced so finely, and Southwestern corn chowder with Italian sausage. Sandwiches are cut from a wheel-shaped loaf; the roasted vegetable is my perennial favorite."

"Lisbon Ave., (414) 934-0587amaranthbakery.com In addition to bringing a little life to a strip that could use a boost, Amaranth also makes some of the crustiest, airiest, most delectable bread in the city."

"This hidden gem is sure to be your new go-to for breakfast baked goods!. Don’t forget to check them out for lunch and dinner, too."

"For those interested in cultural activities such as classical music and theater, the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts should be on your itinerary. This fine facility - known for its Brutalist architectural styling - was built in 1969 and is home to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Florentine Opera, both of which offer a regular season of performances, as does the Milwaukee Ballet. It's also home to the First Stage Children's Theater, which offers a variety of fun programming young and old alike will enjoy."

"The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is home to eight arts groups: the Milwaukee Symphony and Youth Symphony orchestras; Milwaukee Ballet; Florentine Opéra Company; Black Arts Milwaukee; First Stage Theater; Optimist Theatre; and Suemo Dance Company. It also features travelling shows through its Broadway in Milwaukee series."

"The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is located in the heart of downtown and has so many great photo spots both inside and outside the building. Photos by Front Room Photography."

"Built by the influential Milwaukee businessman and newspaper publisher George Brumder in 1910, today the Brumder Mansion Bed and Breakfast is testament to Milwaukee’s golden age of industry. Designed in the English arts and crafts style, the mansion is home to one of Milwaukee’s finest bed and breakfasts – offering some of the best lodging and entertainment options in the city. The building has been renovated to include whirlpool spas in each of the suites, making the Brumder Mansion Bed and Breakfast one of the premier historic lodgings in Milwaukee."

"207 E Buffalo St Suite 526, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5739+1 414-870-9930[email protected]http://portraitsocietygallery.com. Portrait Society Gallery is one of Milwaukee's most progressive contemporary art spaces. Exhibition change every two months and include photography, video, installation, painting by emerging and mid-career artists."

"Sculpture Milwaukee transforms Wisconsin Avenue from a downtown thoroughfare to the world’s grandest outdoor gallery. This annually curated exhibition of 20+ museum-quality sculptures can be found along the avenue from 6th Street to O’Donnell Park each summer, bringing culture and life to what’s been called Milwaukee’s historic main street. Exhibitions have featured internationally-known artists like Tony Cragg, Santiago Calatrava, Sol LeWitt, Deborah Butterfield, Robert Indiana, and more."

"3809 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI 5320/Various farmer’s markets & festivalsDistance from campus: 2.3 miles. Starting as a side project, Pete’s Pops is now known for his unique popsicle flavors. You’ve probably seen him around with his rainbow umbrella and small ice cream cart around town."

"Since 1942, Leon’s Frozen Custard has been serving up scoops and sundaes out of their little stand on 27th Street. It is open year round, and I can honestly say I have never driven past without seeing a line of people waiting their turn to order. People go out of their way to stop at Leon’s on their lunch break, even if it means eating in their car on a below zero day!"

"This drive-in custard stand is open year round, so you can get fresh frozen custard and classic soda fountain favorites whatever the weather. In addition to delicious frozen treats and a limited menu of sandwiches, Leon’s stylish 1950’s neon details and sign make it a popular spot to photograph…after enjoying a few scoops of custard, of course!"

"It's summer in Milwaukee, even though it doesn't feel like it. That's OK. Milwaukee still gets frozen custard in subzero temperatures. Get some of Milwaukee's best frozen custard for your picture, or pose in front of one of Leon's neon signs that look straight out of the 1960s (and probably are)."

"Located in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, Babe’s Ice Cream has offered vegan ice cream for many years and continues to be more and more vegan-friendly. There are at least two vegan ice cream flavors per day — my favorites are Raspberry Nebula Soy and Espresso Oreo Soy — yum! Vegan shakes and ice cream cakes are also available. If you’re looking for some bakery wrapped into your ice cream treat, Babe’s features brownies and cookies from East Side Ovens, a local vegan bakery, in its sundaes and ice cream sandwiches."

"A cute old-fashioned ice cream parlor in Bay View with vegan ice cream, milkshakes, ice cream cakes, and chocolate-dipped bananas. A fun place to stop on a warm summer night (they're closed mid-November through spring)."