Review Iron Grate Bbq - Milwaukee

Iron Grate is one of my favorite restaurants to go to for BBQ. I used to love their hot links, but they changed the recipe about a year ago. They do not taste the same. My go to order is usually the pork belly burnt ends, grits and greens. My husband likes the rib tips and the mac and cheese. We are not a fan of their baked beans though. They are a little bitter to me. The combo is really great way to taste a few items from the menu. The housemade drinks are very good. Four cocktails for $40 is a deal. The Pitmaster Punch is my favorite! Update: The drinks are no longer available, issues with plastic jugs.

After one bite I texted my friends who live in the area saying, “We must come here!” I got the starter, the brisket and curds and a a corn bread muffin👌🏽👏🏽. There is inside and outside seating. Both have a great atmosphere and seating options. There is a nice sized parking lot as well as easy access street parking. The staff and costumers are super friendly. It feels like a family vibe. Enjoy eating here alone or with friends.

Amazing food. Guy working the counter mentioned how good the grits are. He was NOT lying. Best I've ever had and I'm from the South. Well worth the money.

Surprisingly good BBQ (shame on you for NO brisket burnt ends) , variety of items for people to choose from. The lemon aid is very overpowering and for what portions are given, the price is way too high. We chose to share two meals between for four of us. Guessing from the size of the eating area, they do not have people stay long, or just don’t have a large volume of customers that stay. I did like how the place was decorated and the variety of grills outside. They must do cooking for groups at their own location or take them to competitions. If I’m ever around the area, I’ll stop by here again.

Outstanding! I'm going to say this is the best BBQ restaurant I have ever been to. We had a three meat platter with Milwaukee ribs, brisket, and sausage. Our sides were the grits, mac and cheese, and Cole slaw. Everything tasted amazing the brisket and grits were our favorites. I would highly recommend this place. Can't say enough great things about it.

Local Realtor - Great food, I always like jazz in the background while I'm eating American made BBQ food. Fam liked it, seating could do better but the atmosphere was fantastic

All I can say is everything was so delicious. Ordered two of the 2 meats, 3 sides combo. Perfect amount of food for 4. The ribs weren't totally what we were expecting but the pork belly was still attached which made the ribs juicy, soft and crispy. Didn't even need BBQ sauce. We tried all the sides and the beans and grits are AMAZING. Smoky and vinagery BBQ right in my backyard

BBQ heaven in MKE! We got the 4 meats and 4 sides, brisket, pulled pork, hot links and spicy country spare ribs, beans, grits, mac n cheese, coleslaw and a side of hushpuppies. I finally know what good brisket tastes like from a proper offset smoker. The pulled pork was moist, the hot links tasted great but the star for us were the spicy spare ribs. I've never had grits like this, they're like corn mashed potatoes, amazing. The dining room is open again and it's going to be a regular stop now. Leftovers even tasted great the next day at work. Oh and the pickles... THE PICKLES! I need to find out if they sell those by the jar when we return this weekend for more bbq. The hushpuppies are incredible and like crispy delicate balls from fryer heaven. Stop reading the reviews and just go find out for yourself.

Great service very informative staff. The milwaukee rib is to die for. FATTY crispy meaty and tasty. We did 3 meats 3 sides 1 cornbread and a couple beers and a lemonade. If you like saucy BBQ this isn't your spot, if you love flavor and smoke and quality meat this is your spot. Sides were great grits, Mac and cheese and greens. Try the milwaukee rib it made me smile when I bit into it. We felt the pricing was great for a full meal beer and leftovers for 2.

Had a bbq pork sandwich with bbbeans and the little jug of sweet sun tea was cool.It was delisssh. Sat outside on a beautiful July day. Smell of the smokers and watching them load and unload their smokers. Iron Grate was just opening so the wait was not long. 20 min tops. The pork was not overly Smokey. Sum places you eat theirs and the smoke burns your mouth(like jerkydoes). The price was alittle high but the Iron Grate is the only true bbq joint on this side of town. Ya the other one is good but not the true taste. I say bring your cowboy hat and your little philly and drink(they got booze to)and eat to your hearts content. Ask them where their bumper stickers are?? Lol.

We stopped in for lunch. Not what I expected. Everything on the menu is somewhat pricey. I wanted a basic sandwich but that isn't offered. We ended up getting two meats, three sides with two drinks and spent $40. You order the food at a window and it is dropped off at your table. After they dropped off the food, we had no plates, napkins, silverware. We sat there looking around and saw a bookshelf with plates and silverware. You have to get up and retrieve all that yourself. Drinks are three dollars and come in a medium solo cup. If you want a refill on your drink, you will have to get up and ask for a refill. No one comes to check on you or ask if you need anything. We had ribs and pulled pork and both were excellent. The meat is really tasty. The sides don't appear to be homemade and were not as good as the meat. Texas toast is given with the meal. It comes untoasted and when we asked could they toast our bread they did it reluctantly. When you pay it asks do you want to add a gratuity starting at 15%. I asked the girl at the window why they are asking customers to tip when the customers are waiting on themselves. She replied, "We clean the table after you leave." Well that's like a buffet and the tip is more like a dollar. Overall, delicious bbque with average sides. It is extremely expensive for the experience.

Went for the pulled pork and brisket sandwich. Left satisfied. They really take the time to perfect the art of smoking quality meat. Plus the mini jugs of sweet tea were delicious. “I’ll be back” terminator voice.

Grits!! Yummy. I absolutely loved the grits. We stopped in Sunday and asked for a recommendation when ordering. We ordered the 2 meat.. brisket and pork belly. Everything was amazing! The outside seating is also very nice.

Solid variety of meats and sides. Casual order window and small dining area. The Milwaukee Ribs are NOT ribs: its pork belly! Food comes out fast, hot and smokey. The two sauces offered are both vinegar based (may be a negative if youre not into that) Cornbread is perfect. One of the better BBQ places in milwaukee.

LOVE LOVE LOVE everything about Iron Grate. Wish I could come more often. Best brisket I've ever had, and the Milwaukee Rib is incredible.

The staff was friendly and welcoming, even offering samples before making my choice. I love the smoke flavor perfectly embedded in the tender brisket and pulled pork. I wanted the ribs but went right before closing, all gone. Reason & excuse to head back to Iron Grate BBQ😉. The corn bread muffins and pickles are delish also. Recommend👍

I'm a coffee cynosure. I've been to plenty of cities and I have yet to find a cup of coffee that is as good as a Hawthorne pour over. The venue has a raw Midwestern feel, and the friendly baristas are all adept at describing the sources and flavor profiles of the beans. This place has soul and I dread the day it becomes popularized by a travel magazine.

This is an exceptional place that puts time and care in every cup they serve. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. There is a wonderful sense of community between this business and it's clientele. It is a great asset to the neighborhood.

I love this place. Great coffee and lattes; not with the all the unnecessary and unhealthy syrups. Great to have them as the best choice in the neighborhood. Baristas are all great and welcoming.

Nice comfortable space/atmosphere, a great cup of pour over, and even better breakfast cocktails.

This place is a coffee staple for the Bay View / Garden District area and continues to have great events, great coffee, and amazing staff / owners! Stop in there TODAY!

Love the cold brew! And, they have a seriously great staff and a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere. It's an all-around top notch coffee shop!

Fantastic place. Nice staff and delicious coffee. Highly recommend.

Bourbon barrel cold brew is the jam! Down to earth vibe and friendly service make it a great spot to visit.

Absolutely charming simplicity! Friendly staff and for those non coffee drinkers...bourbon! Cheers stop on here it’s a gem!

Definitely my favorite coffee, and my favorite coffee shop staff, in town under one roof.

Had the Bourbon Cold Brew at the Greenfield Farmers Market! One of the best cold brews I’ve ever had!

I would have given Hawthorne a six star review, but it's almost like their coffee is *too* good. I mean, c'mon, you don't have to rub it in. And what's with the friendly attitude and service? Can't you just be miserable like everyone else? Yeesh.

Awesome, relaxed spot. One of my favorite bars to sit at, and I don't even drink coffee!

Great coffee and they serve booze too! The food pop-ups are always cool. Owners Kendra and Steve are super people!

Excellent coffee and friendly staff. Worth the drive from Chicago

Our whole Family loves coming to Hawthorne. Kendra and Steve are the absolute best and so is their coffee. Lots of space for families to spread out. Their bloodies absolutely rule.