Ordered breakfast here for my first time today and I was so impressed. I am vegan and the menu had multiple options for me to pick from, the woman on the phone walked me through options politely and even recommended her favorites. We ordered French toast, breakfast burrito, and breakfast scrambler...all vegan. When I got there the employees were friendly, and the cafe itself was adorable and clean.
The food was fantastic, full of flavor and good size portions. We were pleased to say the least.
Oh, they also had vegan rhubarb pastries! 5 out of 5, new go to spot!
Had breakfast here this morning, I had the Croque Madame it was AMAZING,,the rosemary potatoes are to die for and the place has a funky charm and the music took me right back to my days in high school. Highly recommend this place,,next time we are in the area we will return.
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.
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!
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.
The breakfast sandwich was good. I probably wouldn’t get it with spinach again though. It left a chalky feel on my teeth after eating it.
The latte was SO good.
The French toast was some of the best I’ve ever had. It wasn’t too sweet and the texture was right on. So tasty 😋
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!
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.
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.
Unfortunately for the couple neighboring us who went to the counter, their seats were taken by another group (though given back quickly after an apology for the misunderstanding)
Also it looked like there was a refill station for water and coffee but it wasn't super clear if that was for anyone to use or for servers. A sign or someone letting us know that was up for anyone to use would be appreciated.
Very minor snags overall to a great brunch spot
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
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).
I now see why this place is rated so highly. Unlimited amazing coffee. I got a very full portion of full flavor food (that’s a good thing in my book) and I had the option of ordering from my seat. If I ever come back to Milwaukee, this is on the short list to revisit.
Yum! I randomly discovered this place and so glad I did! They have a good variety of fresh food options along with great tea/coffee. You may have to wait a little for your food, but it's worth it. The atmosphere is so cozy and it's not too loud inside. I look forward to returning!
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