The National Cafe Menu – Milwaukee, WI

Type : Restaurant

Location : Milwaukee, WI

Hip daytime cafe adorned with rock posters & offering light eats, coffee & takeaway. Based on 746 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

The National Cafe 53204

Address:
839 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Phone: (414) 431-6551

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Hours

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
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed

Menu

Brunch
All American
Choice of bacon, ham, or sautéed veggies. Served with two eggs, rosemary breakfast potatoes*, and sourdough toast.		 $11.00
French Toast
Two pieces of Texas toast in an orange cinnamon batter with candied nuts, maple syrup, and whip cream		 $11.00
Vegan French Toast
Our own house recipe made with flax seeds and oat milk! (And other goodies)		 $11.50
Classic Burrito
Our homemade black bean spread, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, sautéed peppers and onions all rolled in a flour tortilla. Served with rosemary breakfast potatoes.		 $13.00
Breakfast Croissant
Choice of bacon, ham, or spinach. // Bagel or croissant sandwich topped with scrambled eggs and melted cheddar cheese. Served with rosemary breakfast potatoes		 $12.00
Huevos Rancheros
Two fried corn tortillas with black bean spread topped with sunny-side eggs and a housemade ranchero sauce. Served with a side of rosemary breakfast potatoes		 $12.00
Bagel Sandwich
Toasted Rubys everything Bagel, two fried eggs, provolone cheese, caramelized onions, sriracha ketchup. and your choice of ham or vegetarian sausage. Served with a side of rosemary breakfast potatoes.		 $13.00
Vegan Brekkie Sammy
Vegan sausage, hashbrown patty, melted vegan cheese, guacamole, chipotle sauce on a toasted pretzel bun.		 $11.50
Vegan Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich
two impossible sausage patties, vegan cheese, vegan sriracha mayo, sautéed spinach, olive tapenade, caramelized onions and avocado on toasted sourdough. Served with Rosemary breakfast potatoes		 $13.50
Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich
Choice of Bacon, Ham, or spinach. Toasted Rocketbaby sourdough with two fried eggs, cheddar cheese, avocado, caramelized onions, olive tapanade, and sriracha mayo. Served with rosemary breakfast potatoes		 $14.50
Potato & Chorizo Burrito
Pork or soy Chorizo, potatoes, onions, peppers, black bean dip and cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla smothered in a housemade verde salsa with sour cream drizzle. Topped with 2 sunny side eggs and pico de gallo		 $14.50
Vegan Chorizo Burrito
soy Chorizo, potatoes, onions, peppers, black bean dip and violife cheese in a flour tortilla smothered in a housemade verde salsa with chipotle sauce drizzle. Topped with avocado and pico de gallo		 $14.50
Full English
2 sunny side eggs, bacon, English banger, grilled tomato half, mushrooms, potatoes, baked beans, and toast. *can be made gf without the sausage
CANNOT BE MADE VEGETARIAN		 $14.50
Rice Bowl
Choice of bacon or tofu. // Avocado, sunny-side eggs, pickled cucumbers and peppers, sesame spinach, crispy shallots, and sriracha ketchup served on top of fried rice. (v, V, GF)		 $15.00
Vegan Rice Bowl $15.00
Hot Mess
Choice of bacon, ham, or vegetarian. // Rosemary potatoes, sautéed peppers, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, two sunny-side eggs, & hollandaise.		 $14.00
Hot Ham And Cheese Croissant $5.25
1/2 French Toast $7.00
Lunch
Mediterranean Panini
Sautéed peppers, onions, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, spinach, melted provolone, garlic mayo, and Olive Tapenade in a pressed ciabatta. Served with kettle chips		 $11.50
Vietnamese Baguette
Choice of sesame soy grilled chicken or tofu. // On a toasted baguette with jicama slaw, jalapeños, cilantro, and a sweet ‘n spicy sriracha mayo. (Can be made vegan). Served with kettle chips		 $12.00
Grilled Chicken Panini
Grilled chicken, jack cheese, pickled red onions, sweet pickled peppers, guacamole, and sriracha mayo in a presses ciabatta. Served with kettle chips.		 $13.00
Turkey Club
Roasted turkey, bacon, melted garden jack cheese, red onions, tomatoes, spring mix and garlic mayo on a toasted ciabatta. Served with kettle chips		 $13.50
Turkey Bacon Brie
Turkey, bacon and melted brie with a lingonberry jam on toasted ciabatta. Served with kettle chips.		 $13.50
BLTA
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado on toasted sourdough with garlic mayo. // Add two fried eggs + $2. Served with kettle chips.		 $14.00
Grilled Cheese With Fruit $9.50
Sides & Add ons
1 Egg $1.75
Toast $2.50
Side Rosemary Potatoes $3.50
Side Of Bacon $4.25
Rubys Everything Bagel $5.00
Small Fruit Bowl $4.00
Fancy Potatoes
Rosemary Potatoes topped with carmalized onions, jalapenos, cheddar and goat cheese.(cannot be made vegan)		 $6.00
2 Vegan Impossible Patties $5.00
Avocado $1.50
Sour Cream $0.75
Garlic Mayo $1.00
Sriracha Mayo $1.00
Ranchero $1.00
Hollandaise $1.00
Small Side Tofu Scramble $2.25
Bakery
Croissant $3.25
Blueberry Muffin $3.50
Zuchinni Muffin $3.50
Cranberry Nut Pound Cake $4.00
Anodyne Coffee (Online)
16oz Coffee TOGO $2.50
Specialty Coffee (Online)
Americano $3.40
Cafe Au Lait $4.00
Cappucino $4.75
Chai Latte $4.75
Cubano $3.50
Latte $4.75
Mexican Mocha $5.50
Mocha $5.25
Red Eye $3.25
Double Shot Espresso $2.95
Cold Brew $3.75
Thai Iced Coffee
Made with sweet and condensed milk. Cannot be made vegan.		 $5.00
Hot Chocolate $3.00
Rishi Teas (Online)
Earl Grey (Black Tea)
Item cannot be made “ICED”		 $2.85
English Breakfast ( Black Tea)
Item cannot be made “ICED”		 $2.85
Peach Blossom (White Tea)
Item cannot be made “ICED”		 $2.85
Jade Cloud (Green Tea)
Item cannot be made “ICED”		 $2.85
Peppermint (Caffeine Free)
Item cannot be made “ICED”		 $2.85
Ginger Tumeric (Caffeine Free)
Item cannot be made “ICED”		 $2.85
London Fog (Earl Grey Latte)
Item cannot be made “ICED”		 $4.25
Cold Drinks (Online)
Can Soda $2.00
Italian Soda $2.65
LAcroix (Pure) $2.00
Orange Juice 16oz $3.50
Iced Black Tea $3.50
Arnold Palmer $3.50
Sport Tea $3.50
Lemonade $3.50
Lavender Lemonade $4.00
Milk $3.50
Raspberry Lemonade $4.00
La Croix Pamplemousse Graperruit $2.00

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Reviews

M.L.
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.

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Jeremy Miller
Super cute cafe in 5th ward. Great for a date, outing with friends, or just stopping for a coffee. May not be the best for working remote – not a lot of outlets and limited seating.

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Lucas Rutowski
The National is a brunch spot with great food & not too crazy of prices. They do have vegetarian friendly options. They had a decent drink menu too, complete with a bloody (though I didn’t personally imbibe.) The only complaint I had was the service was a little confusing. You order from your seat on your phone or from the counter.

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Shalini khare
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.

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Giovanna Gutierrez
This coffee spot was clean and staff were friendly. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and a cubano coffee. The coffee was absolutely amazing. I ordered a second one! Highly recommend the cubano coffee with a hint of honey

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Carla Zapata
Cute trendy spot with delicious vegetarian options on the menu! I had the slider croissant sandwich, Mexican mocha and a side of potatoes- super delicious!! Staff was very friendly and attentive. Limited seating, should plan on getting there earlier or call ahead to check wait time. Positive experience overall!

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Shelby Williamson
We frequent local coffee shops. This place is where I had my favorite latte ever! Such a cute atmosphere and great-tasting food! Go here for a fabulous time.

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Maria Hernandez
Excellent place to get breakfast and good coffee! My usual is the All American and an iced vanilla latte. Breakfast at The National is phenomenal, I highly recommend. The All American is a simple plate but very delicious. They serve some of the best breakfast potatoes in town! Do not hesitate to stop by!

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Adrienne Hartman
Great spot for breakfast, lunch or brunch. We’ve visited twice, tried a few dishes and everything has been awesome, and friendly service. They have lots of healthy and hearty options – many dishes are vegetarian and several are vegan. The chorizo burrito is shown here “regular” (with eggs) and “vegan” (no eggs, soy chorizo instead of meat). We both loved it. Son also enjoyed his vegetable “all American” (in background).

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Gina Devecchis
I love the food at the National. As a family with a vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free they have something for all of us. They have an order at the table set up now which is convenient with children. It can get very busy on weekends but during the week there’s always room.

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