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Milwaukee's top 5 diners, ranked

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Published on January 15, 2019
Milwaukee's top 5 diners, rankedCamino. | Photo: Casey R./Yelp

Looking to try the best diners in town? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top diners in Milwaukee, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.

1. Camino

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Topping the list is Camino. Located at 434 S. Second St. in Walker's Point, the diner, bar and traditional American spot is the highest rated place of its kind in Milwaukee, boasting 4.5 stars out of 186 reviews on Yelp.

Yelper Landon P. said, "You're going to love this place! Really fair prices with a cool atmosphere, friendly service and scrumptious food. Was there on a Saturday afternoon—not sure if it was a special brunch menu or not, but I had a fantastic sandwich which consisted of toast, prosciutto and smoked salmon with cream cheese."

2. SweetDiner

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Next up is Historic Third Ward's SweetDiner, situated at 239 E. Chicago St., Suite 103. With four stars out of 442 reviews on Yelp, the the traditional American diner, which offers breakfast and brunch, has proven to be a local favorite.

Tiodolo D., who reviewed it on Jan. 13, said, "Food and environment are amazing! Great service and attentive service. I especially love the vibe of the restaurant! The monochromatic scheme with the exposed brick is so fly! Would totally recommend them for brunch if you are roaming around the Third Ward on the weekend!"

3. Don's Diner & Cocktails

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Harbor View's Don's Diner & Cocktails, located at 1100 S. First St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the diner, cocktail bar and New American spot 4.5 stars out of 36 reviews.

Tiffany T., who reviewed it on Dec. 2, wrote, "We had an awesome experience. The atmosphere is very cool. Staff was super friendly and quick. Of course the food was just fab. The egg truffles are a must try."

4. View MKE

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View MKE, a bar and diner in Brewer's Hill, is another go-to, with four stars out of 49 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1818 N. Hubbard St. to see for yourself.

Taylor K. said, "Cool spot! Amazing food. Had the biscuits and gravy, hot cakes and eggs Benedict—all were some of the best brunches we have ever had."

5. The Fitz

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Over in Avenues West, check out The Fitz, which has earned four stars out of 24 reviews on Yelp. You can find the diner and New American spot at 2308 W. Wisconsin Ave. in the Ambassador Hotel.

Yelper Brian C. wrote, "I have dined here for breakfast, lunch and dinner several times over the last week and I can say with great certainty that there is not a bad dish on the menu. Everything that I have ordered was well cooked, excellently presented and truly delicious."