The best cafes in Wauwatosa

“Casual coffeehouse with outdoor seating serving breakfast and lunch, along with vegetarian options.”

“Hip cafe chain serving locally roasted coffee & light eats in a relaxed setting.”

“Informal cafe with a rustic vibe offering locally sourced, house-roasted coffee beverages.”

“Kid-friendly cafe featuring a playground (with kid-sized slides) and offering coffee, pastries and baked goods.”

“Belgian beers & comfort-food fare served in a European-style cafe with a vintage-chic vibe.”

“Hip local cafe chain serving coffee drinks & tea, plus pastries, muffins & other light bites.”

“Italian bar for espresso, croissants and pastries in a spacious, clean setting.”

“Hip cafe chain serving locally roasted coffee & light eats in a relaxed setting.”

“Hip local cafe chain serving coffee drinks & tea, plus pastries, muffins & other light bites.”

“Laid-back coffee shop offering lattes, nitro cold brew and locally baked goods.”

“Cozy coffee shop supplying java drinks and Puerto Rican baked goods (think pastelillos and quesitos) amid a cozy vibe.”

“Quaint bakery and cafe with a rooftop patio and friendly staff.”

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

“Midwest Sad is a community-minded cafe and bakery channeling Midwest nostalgia into sweets and snacks, from pastries and nostalgic bakes to deli-style daytime bites with good coffee. Swing by this week when you need something that tastes like childhood and pairs nicely with whatever mood you brought.”

From the Milwaukee newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Brunch All Day Cafe keeps it unapologetically craveable with next-level burgers, Southern-style fried chicken, and fried lobster tail, plus sleepers like jerk salmon cheesesteak and salmon bites over white cheddar grits. Made-from-scratch, bold flavors, fast service...”

From the Milwaukee newsletter, August 10, 2026

“Cafe offering hot and cold drinks, baked eats and gluten-free options, along with adoptable cats.”