Looking to try the top cafes around?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable cafes in Milwaukee, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. The Beerline Cafe
Topping the list is The Beerline Cafe. Located at 2076 N. Commerce St. in Riverwest, the cafe, vegetarian and vegan spot is the highest-rated budget-friendly cafe in Milwaukee, boasting 4.5 stars out of 215 reviews on Yelp.
Beerline Cafe offers sweet and savory crepe creations, panini-style sandwiches, salads, soups, healthy smoothies, fresh juices and local bakery products. It features Stone Creek Coffee and espresso drinks.
2. Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co - Bay View
Next up is Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co, situated at 2920 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 180 reviews on Yelp, the cafe, which offers coffee and tea, pizza and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
The coffee roaster specializes in coffee and brewing, but Anodyne offers a vast pizza selection too. On the menu, look for the Mr. Potato with potato, rosemary and garlic or the Bianca with sausage and arugula.
3. Amaranth Bakery & Cafe
Walnut Hill's Amaranth Bakery & Cafe, located at 3329 W. Lisbon Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable bakery and cafe, which offers soups and more, 4.5 stars out of 65 reviews.
Amaranth Bakery & Cafe serves artisan-style baked goods. On the menu, look for the savory brioche, cranberry scone or the pecan bun.
4. Coffee Makes You Black
Coffee Makes You Black, a cafe in North Division, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 40 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2803 N. Teutonia Ave. to see for yourself.
The restaurant serves breakfast all day. On the menu, look for the waffles and fried chicken, the pork sausage patty or the steak and eggs.
5. Lisbon Cafe
And then there's Lisbon Cafe, a St. Amelian's favorite with 4.5 stars out of 26 reviews. Stop by 8518 W. Lisbon Ave. to hit up the cafe and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers sandwiches and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget.
Lisbon Cafe specializes in breakfast and lunch entrees especially the homemade pancakes. Other items on the menu include classics like biscuits and gravy, spinach and feta omelet or the quesadilla.
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