Whether you’re a vegetarian or simply looking for a new vegan restaurant, there are many to choose from in Milwaukee. But which ones are the best?
Comet Cafe
Located on the lower east side of Milwaukee, Comet Cafe is a local favorite. It has been a local hangout for decades, serving up hearty breakfasts, sandwiches, and American style comfort food. It is known for its vegetarian/vegan friendly menu.
The restaurant has been a go-to place for family meals, birthday celebrations, business meetings, and hangover cures. Now, the restaurant is returning under new management. In addition to a new look and menu, Comet will also be offering food and beverage deals.
Comet will be offering a breakfast menu all day long and a brunch menu on the weekends. It will also be serving up lunch, dinner, and dessert. They are also opening a new patio.
Twisted Plants
Whether you’re looking for a vegan burger, tater tots, or a soft serve vegan ice cream, Twisted Plants is the place to go. It offers a variety of options for meatless eaters and is located at 1233 East Brady Street in Milwaukee.
When the owners of Twisted Plants decided to open a brick and mortar location in Cudahy, Wisconsin, they had a clear goal in mind. Specifically, they wanted to spread the word about the benefits of plant-based diets. They also realized that the city of Milwaukee was lacking vegan options.
Using their entrepreneurial flair, the Hawthornes set out to create a meat free version of their favorite meals. The results were a success. They now operate two locations in the Milwaukee area, including one in Cudahy.
Lazy Susan
Located in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, Lazy Susan is a casual fine dining restaurant. They offer a variety of dishes on their menu, including many vegetarian options.
Lazy Susan is located at 2378 S. Howell Avenue in Bay View. They are open Wednesday through Saturday from 5pm to 9pm. They offer a daily happy hour from 5-7pm, which includes drink specials. They also accept walk-ins.
The menu changes weekly, but they have some good vegetarian options. They offer a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. They also have a great beer selection. They also have great coffee and juice. They also serve good biscuits and French toasts.
Beans & Barley
Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan or a meat-eater, you will love the cuisine at Beans & Barley. This East Side staple has been serving up vegetarian and vegan dishes for years. They even have their own deli and catering services.
Beans & Barley started out as a health food store in 1973, and has been serving vegetarian food since then. Today, they offer a full menu of vegetarian and vegan meals. You can take a seat at their deli and enjoy a healthy meal, or you can bring it to your door with a deli order. The deli features delectable salads that you can take home with you.
Stack’d Burger Bar
Stack’D Burger Bar is one of the newest restaurants to grace the Milwaukee bar scene. Owner and former general manager Trevor Danielsen has taken this old standby and spruced it up a bit. While Stack’D does offer a few vegetarian dishes, it is primarily known for its beefy burgers and inventive cocktails. Located between the Historic Third Ward and Walker’s Point, it’s the perfect place to end a day at the office or a night out on the town.
Stack’D also offers a nice selection of alcoholic cocktails, including one that’s got to be the most expensive of all. For a beer, you can try one of more than 100 beers on tap.
On the Bus
Located inside the Milwaukee Public Market, On The Bus is an all-vegan eatery. It serves sandwiches, smoothies, and acai bowls, and the menu features vegan desserts.
On The Bus is operated by Emily Ware, who owns a stake in the Green Kitchen operation at the Milwaukee Public Market. Her goal is to make plant-based food just as tasty as non-vegan food. She said she hopes to open On the Bus in early June.
The menu is extensive, with over 30 items on hanging boards. Vegetarians can find options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. You can also order takeout.
The breakfast menu includes a vegan omelet, a vegan eggless salad, and house-made ham seitan. The lunch and dinner menus feature sandwiches. You can order vegan reubens, potato salads, roasted red pepper and pesto panini with vegan cheese, and barbecue portobello.
