Canal Street Café
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Discover a relaxed dining spot at Canal Street Café offering American cuisine and a welcoming bar atmosphere in Milwaukee.
1721 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, United States
Canal Street Café
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Overview
Situated at 1721 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI, Canal Street Café offers a blend of classic American comfort food in a casual setting. This American restaurant and bar is praised for its fast service and great coffee, making it a favored spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The café accommodates various dining preferences including takeout and dine-in, with no delivery service available. Recognized for being family-friendly and LGBTQ+ welcoming, it provides a warm atmosphere complemented by amenities such as free parking, Wi-Fi, and an onsite bar.
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Local favorites
Canal Street Café offers a welcoming spot in Milwaukee for quality American fare with a casual and family-friendly atmosphere.
Known for excellent coffee, cocktails, and a full bar with beer, wine, and happy hour specials.
Guests appreciate the quick service and attentive staff, making every visit efficient and enjoyable.
Welcoming to families and groups, with accessible facilities and kid-friendly amenities including high chairs.
Favorites like omelets, pancakes, and prime rib hash offer hearty options for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Conveniently situated with free parking garage, valet, and wheelchair accessible entrance and restrooms.
Serving breakfast through dinner with an occasional buffet featuring prime rib and comfort food specialties.
Experience
Experience the inviting charm of this American café any day except Monday and Tuesday, with breakfast and brunch served from early morning through mid-afternoon.
Canal Street Café shines as a spot where quick, satisfying meals meet attentive service in a laid-back environment perfect for both individuals and groups seeking comfort food and quality drinks. — FoodPlacee editorial note
Start the day with favorites like Eggs Benedict or Buttermilk Pancakes paired with great coffee, served fresh from 7 AM to 2 PM on most days.
Enjoy classic comfort foods with the whole family in a casual setting, complete with high chairs and kid-friendly options.
Opt for fast and convenient takeout service to savor favorites like Fried Cheese Curds or a hearty Omelet on the go.
Relax with a casual dinner offering comfort food alongside cocktails, beer, and wine, ideal for small groups or solo dining evenings.
Convenience is key with available free parking garage, valet, and easy access for wheelchair users, making every visit hassle-free.
Guest sentiment
A snapshot of what local diners frequently mention about this location.
"Had a wonderful breakfast this morning. Omelette was made to order and perfect. Excellent hash browns. Nice and crispy on the outside. The young lady serving the table was awesome. Great smile and personality. The only down fault was her Dallas Cowboys jersey. J/k Go Pack Go. We will definitely be back."
"TyTi was the best server. We have come here for years a d have been treated well. Today we had a server by the name of TyTi and she was amazing with my family."
"Tytiana is such a great server my wife and I enjoyed sitting with her, we have came to Canal plenty of times but this experience blew us away. Very attentive and don’t mind my corny jokes. Over all atmosphere is beautiful but she makes the restaurant worth coming back thank you"
"Always courteous staff, modern atmosphere. Steak was cooked the way I requested, and prices are reasonable, especially when you get comps from the casino which made my meal free. This restaurant is also a kid friendly friendly part of the casino."
"We had our Thanksgiving buffet here, and all the dishes were satisfactory, including the desserts. I would have appreciated a selection of fruit options and a fresh salad bar."
"The 5 ⭐s was due to our experience with Miss Penny, she made our omelets, not only was that one of the best omelets we've ever had, her customer service, smile and overall being was top notch! She made our experience at Canal St Cafe one to remember. We were told it would be a 15min wait while the tables were cleaned. We were told to sit and would be called, after 3 different people walked up and were seated we were finally seated. The rest of the food was ok. We may be back if Miss Penny is cooking."
"This was my first time ever dining here and my experience was amazing! I’m very big on my servers when I dine somewhere and this lady name Tytii was amazing! Make sure you request her, she was so attentive and always checking on us, just a pleasure to be around!!! You rock!!!"
"The cafe is like an upscaled diner including standard fare with specialty dishes. We had a surprise today as we did not know there is a weekend buffet. Normally I am not a buffet person, but when the prime rib entree is $35 and prime rib is on the $25, all-you-can-eat buffet, you do the buffet. The buffet itself doesn't look like much. In fact we didn't even notice it until our server recommended it. But when you hear about and then see what all they have, it's wonderful. Then you get to taste it all and it's amazing. I way overdid it because it I couldn't decide between breakfast or lunch. I am now on the couch waiting for the food coma to win. They have prime rib, roast turkey, baked ham, shrimp cocktail, an omlet station, several kinds of juice, pancakes, waffles, sausage, bacon, corned beef hash, eggs, pastries, housemade desserts, fresh fruit. Oh my! It all looked so delicious. They do have a chaffing dish with pancakes and waffles, but will make them fresh if requested. They do not take reservations, but have a list and you get a blinking and vibrating thing when your table is ready. We only waited 20 minutes at 11am on a Saturday. Not bad at all. The reason for the 4 stars is the server seemed confused most times he came to the table and took halfway through our meal to bring the one bloody mary that was ordered. I don't know if he was overwhelmed, but he should be writing things down if it's a memory issue. He was polite and attentive, but something was definitely off. Overall we enjoyed the cafe very much."
Visit info
Weekly hours below — always confirm with the business before holidays or special events.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
| Thursday | 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
| Friday | 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
| Saturday | 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
| Sunday | 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
Open midweek through Sunday mornings into early afternoons, this café is ideal for breakfast or lunch visits.
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