M.L.
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.
Carla Zapata
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!
Jeremy Miller
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 😋
Maria Hernandez
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!
Shelby Williamson
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.
Lucas Rutowski
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
Giovanna Gutierrez
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
Adrienne Hartman
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).
Frank van Hemert
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.
Sarah Streicher
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!
Mickey A.
Decent restaurant, I was very pleased with the vegan options!
I ordered the vegan breakfast sandwich (in the picture) and found it to be very good! I loved the fact that it was coupled with a cup of fruit, which was equally tasty!
I ordered coffee and found it to be on the cooler end, so if you get coffee here just make sure it’s fresh! I also didn’t want the music playing in the background but that was okay as well!
Overall I was pleased with this place and recommend it to anyone looking for different vegan food!
Karen Sartler
Fantastic little patio out back, had five small round tables most with umbrellas. No mosquitoes, plenty of breeze, and birds. Delightful. Food was excellent, large portion. Drinks- chai tea was very tasty, not too sweet. Their special lemonade was very sweet, almost hard to drink. The fruit on the side was very fresh and tasty. They are accommodating with simple requests. I don't know if they offer a specific children's menu, however there is plenty to chose from, where you could share. Will be back.
Heather Holtz
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!
Kelly Drum
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.
Douglas Glen Murray
I was searching for a quant local spot near our Air B n B in Milwaukee for a good breakfast and we found it!!. Great relaxing place to dine. Had All American Breakfast from menu. Lady at counter very kind and welcoming to us.
Thea Chojnacki
Crazy delicious breakfast sandwich! Sure there’s a bit of a wait on a busy Saturday morning, but for tasty food from scratch, totally worth it �
Kevin Perkins
Great atmosphere food was fresh made to order and very tasty!! Neat place, ate on the patio in back.
Dan Charles
Enjoyed the breakfast wrap. Music was calming. Fruit presented well and full of flavor. The orange was bland, but all other fruit was phenomenal. Very impressed and will be stopping again.
Mark Michicich
The full English breakfast is excellent. Good ambiance. Liked the psychedelic 60’s music. Friendly service. Expert barista.
Cynthia Narcisi
What a sweet, colorful outdoor patio with a fountain, and the mint mocha with almond milk was delicious! Loved this place:)
Crystal K Howard
Absolutely delicious food. Best breakfast place in town!! Super friendly staff.
Nickolas V. Robinson
Delicious mimosas, wonderful atmosphere, & loads of locally sourced items. Not a place in which you wanna go if you’re in a rush, but who wants to rush brunch??
Dee Girard
Really, really good ramen and the short rib sandwich was delish! Highly recommend!
John Hernandez
Food and atmosphere were wonderful! I had the endless cup of anodyne coffee and the hot mess. It was delicious!! My kids really enjoyed the french toast and they accomodated my son's allergy to nuts with grace.
Chuck Moyer
Great food. Fast casual style isn’t my favorite so I go less than I’d like
Connie VandeKoppel
It was a great experience at the National yesterday. Tried the full English breakfast for the 1st time. Even though I couldn't finish it it was good! Can't imagine eating all that for in America or England. 5 stars
Chris Priebe
My favorite breakfast spot. Great choices for both breakfast and lunch, with vegetarian and vegan options. Various Anodyne coffee selections too, all while great music playing.
Jess Hatch
one of my favorite places to eat. So warm and cozy, the staff is always so nice and welcoming and the energy there is always great.
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