Café Benelux
Café Benelux
bacon, bleu cheese, gruyre, sriracha mayo
chipotle aioli, parmesan sprinkle, green chili crema, lime
fresh-baked herbed pull-apart bread, parmesan, white cheddar, arugula, garlic herb butter, sweety drop peppers, fried garlic
chopped ahi tuna cubes*, sweet peppers, and chili oil, on a bed of mashed avocado, crunchy corn tortilla, sriracha mayo, and mango jalapeno slaw
kale, artichokes, white cheddar, pepper jack, cream cheese, shallots, aleppo chili, paprika, garlic crostini
fried chicken, spiced honey brown sugar glaze, pickles, dill bleu cheese sauce, brioche rolls
roasted beet hummus, herb creme, herb cruda, with mixed vegetable crudite, toasted flatbread crackers
arugula, tomato giardiniera, toast points, sizzled soppressata, tomato jam, balsamic reduction
roth 3 chili gouda, hooks aged cheddar, herb goat cheese spread, sliced prosciutto, revier soppressata, bacon jam, spicy garlic mustard, pickled vegetables, toasted flatbread crackers, fruit, and garlic toast
chilled crab dip, tuna tartare*, creamy shrimp remoulade, smoked salmon*, cucumbers, sweet peppers, crostini, whole grain crackers, lemon, and capers
includes your choice of two dipping sauces
includes your choice of two dipping sauces
includes your choice dipping sauce
includes your choice dipping sauce
organic mixed greens, red onion, cherry tomatoes, candied walnuts, bleu cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
organic mixed greens, organic arugula, grilled chicken, avocado, bacon, white and yellow cheddar, cucumber, red onion, tomato, yogurt buttermilk ranch
curly endive and organic mixed greens, everything spiced salmon, goat cheese, red onion, tomato, cucumber, pickled cauliflower, parmesan crispies, basil vinaigrette
organic mixed greens, sesame-crusted tuna steak served around medium rare, shredded carrots, haricot verts, broccoli buds, wild rice, crispy jalapeo, sesame ginger vinaigrette
organic arugula, apples, pears, black river falls gorgonzola, toasted almonds, honey lavender vinaigrette
organic mixed greens, red onion, cherry tomatoes, candied walnuts, bleu cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
organic arugula, apples, pears, black river falls gorgonzola, toasted almonds, honey lavender vinaigrette
basil, shallot, herb parmesan croutons
basil, shallot, herb parmesan croutons
mushrooms, caramelized onions, herb parmesan croutons
mushrooms, caramelized onions, herb parmesan croutons
all-natural turkey breast, havarti cheese, basil pesto, garlic aioli, arugula, smoked paprika, toasted baguette
crispy crab cakes, bacon, green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, with old bay mayo on sourdough
shredded jerk pork shoulder, mango BBQ, aged cheddar cheese, onion strings, mango jalapeno slaw, pretzel bun
bacon, Havarti, roasted chili avocado aioli, pickles, brioche bun
badger ham, pecan smoked pork shoulder, smoked gouda, pickles, spicy garlic mustard, pressed roll
Cheddar cheese blend, bacon, roasted jalapenos, garlic aioli, butter-toasted sourdough
bacon, cheddar, duck fat fried egg, garlic aioli, tomato jam, pretzel bun
thai peanut sauce, sriracha mayo, cilantro, bacon
house-made walnut patties, sharp cheddar, red onion, tomato, vegan aioli, avocado, pretzel bun
sauted onions and jalapeos, pepper jack cheese, sriracha mayo
bacon-onion relish, black pepper boursin spread, spicy mustard, arugula, pickles
pan-seared chicken breast, roasted portabella mushrooms, cauliflower wild rice pilaf, white wine caper veloute, herb salad
marinated tenderloin tips served around medium, grilled zucchini, pepper, onion, and portabella blend, golden lemon couscous, paprika sauce, feta cheese, cilantro onion relish, flatbread
Crispy eggplant cutlet, red sauce with sweet peppers and mushrooms, herby haricot verts, long grain rice, lemon, scallion
six-pepper seared tuna, green chili herb relish, crispy smashed potatoes, garlic aioli, green bean & pea tendril slaw, goat cheese crumbles (tuna served around medium rare unless otherwise specified)
blackened shrimp, tomatoes, spinach, yellow peppers, fettuccine pasta, creamy jerk sauce with toasted baguette
chickpea saffron pilaf, zucchini, roasted cauliflower, sumac-seared salmon, chermoula cucumber, herb creme
breakfast sausage, braised kale, portabella mushrooms, swiss cheese, parmesan sprinkle, side benelux salad
bacon-wrapped meatloaf, whipped garlic parmesan mashers, ale gravy, crispy onions
five-cheese cream sauce, pickled peppadew peppers, rotini noodles, toasted bread crumbs
with a graham cracker crust
cream cheese frosting, toasted coconut, salted caramel
flourless cake, chocolate ganache, raspberry coulis
local breakfast sausage, cornbread, syrup
hibiscus yogurt, mango, strawberries, apple, pear, almond oat granola
butter-grilled english muffin, herbed goat cheese, smoked salmon, red onion, arugula, capers, and bacon. served with breakfast potatoes
cheddar grilled sourdough topped with bacon, avocado, two yuppie hill eggs your way, basil vinaigrette, everything sprinkle, petit salad
bacon, lettuce, tomato, fried eggs, avocado, basil aioli, toasted sourdough
scrambled eggs, chorizo, potatoes, green chilies, pepper jack cheese, chili rojo, corn salpicn, green chile crema
melted cheddar, bacon, sausage, fried eggs, potatoes, chorizo cream gravy, pico de gallo
crispy hashbrowns, mushrooms, broccoli, braised spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, mojo verde, sunny side up egg, spiced avocado
fried chicken, spiced honey brown sugar glaze, cheddar buttermilk biscuit waffles, green chile crema, syrup
breakfast potatoes, chorizo, shredded pork, green tomatoes, paprika sauce, roasted garlic aioli, sunny side eggs, cheddar, feta, grilled tortilla
birria short ribs, caramelized onions, and peppers, crispy hashbrowns, over-easy eggs, chili cheese sauce, avocado salsa, pico de gallo
two yuppie hill eggs your way, multigrain toast, choice of bacon or breakfast sausage links
toasted English muffins, badger ham, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce
toasted English muffin, mashed avocado, braised spinach, roasted tomato, poached eggs, basil pesto, hollandaise, parmesan crispies, chives, side breakfast potatoes
toasted sweet potato biscuit, black pepper cheese spread, sausage patty, poached eggs, hollandaise, sumac sprinkle
portabella mushrooms, braised spinach, goat cheese, and white cheddar with basil pesto, multigrain toast
badger ham, gouda, aged cheddar, green peppers, scallions, multigrain toast
almond cinnamon streusel, orange honey butter, syrup
fluffy buttermilk waffle with blueberry sauce, sweet ricotta, and toasted almond streusel
apple-pear compote, almond-oat granola, apple stroop, creme fraiche
Bacon, ham, white cheddar, goat cheese, sunny egg, chives, pure maple syrup
Hodge podge
hodge podge
Shrinkflation strikes Cafe Benelux. This is supposed to be 440mls of Pilsner.
Mocha vibes! Had a feeling this would be good. The mug and plate wasn't clean presenting -- lots of water marks and crumbs :/
mussels, shellfish, oysters and mussels, food, oysters
a gin glass with ice and berries
Royale 75
Mussels 3/5 ... disappointed
Jerk Pork Sweet Potato Biscuits
Tomato soup 4.5/5
Bloody Mary
drink
a table with drinks and paper straws
Corn dogs
Beignets and a cafe mocha
Mushroom, spinach, and chèvre omelette
Dining room
drink
Inside
Burrata, Fig & Prosciutto and hot Todd drink
Downstairs
Garret H.
Feb 24, 2025
Love the domes to eat in. Food was good, experience was great.I highly recommend eating in the Lux Domes, I only advise is to show up on time because they're very strict on the timing of the Lux Dome reservation.
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Danielle P.
Dec 24, 2024
We went to Cafe Benelux for a late lunch/early dinner ahead of the Nutcracker showing this past Sunday and had such a great experience! For starters, we had a reservation snafu that was wonderfully rectified...I had called a couple weeks ahead to make a reservation for 10 at 4PM, but called back immediately after to adjust to 3:30. I thought all was well, but when we showed up for our reservation we learned the staff member that helped had only canceled and did not reschedule. The hostess, Mel, took quick action and went above and beyond to accommodate our large group on the rooftop space that was supposed to be closed. So, we got to have a private dining experience in a beautifully decorated space that wasn't as loud and our family could mingle & talk - it was perfect! Thank you, Mel :). Our server, I cannot remember his first name but his last name was Lens, was quirky & funny and we really enjoyed him. We got a couple of frites cones for the table which never disappoint, the holiday sangria was DELICIOUS and I shared the cuban sandwich and chicken bacon sandwich with my sister. Both were so tasty & the benelux salad on the side is my fav. Benelux does such a nice job decorating for the holidays and they really pulled through amidst a mixup to give us a great dining experience. Thanks!
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Nancy B.
Dec 7, 2024
I can't believe I hadn't left a review for Cafe Benelux before! But this is a great opportunity as I was delighted to see more vegetarian options (some can be made vegan by skipping the cheese) and the brunch menu looks very appetizing.I went with a more usual order for me and that is the walnut smashburger. I ordered it without cheese but there is a Violife plant based cheese option for fifty cents extra. It's a hearty portion (the last couple of times it has had two patties) so make sure you are hungry!Their heated walkway is fabulous for outside dining in winter.
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Jami B.
Feb 8, 2025
We were in town for a college tour and decided to stay the night in Milwaukee. Someone at the school recommended this restaurant, and it ended up being the highlight of our trip. Our server, Alexis, absolutely made our evening! She took such good care of us, checked on us regularly, kept us smiling, and chatted with us about various items on the menu. I'm so glad she suggested I try the eggplant (it was called Balkan Eggplant Schnitzel), because I loved this dish. My daughter really liked her fish, and the carrot cake was unlike anything we'd had before - it was dense and moist with fluffy frosting and a decadent caramel sauce. We took half of it home to have our coffee in the morning. Alexis also told us to check out the market across the street after dinner and it was great. Thanks for a wonderful experience, Cafe Benelux!
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Ella W.
Nov 4, 2024
Such a cute spot in the perfect third ward location! We were able to get a table for brunch and I HIGHLY recommend the bloody Mary's! It was my first bloody Mary ever and I actually was happily surprised!:) The service was great! Definitely a Milwaukee staple.
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Bethany L.
Aug 31, 2024
I am mad the food was good, because the service was not. We were there on a Saturday morning, so we definitely expected it to be busy and we weren't in a rush. However, we were one of the first tables to be seated in our area and the last to get our food. We were there for three hours. When our server did come over, she would say, "your food will be out shortly" and then we still waited another hour. It was just a rough experience - even to reorder drinks. However, the food itself was great. I really enjoyed my dutch pancake with apples and pears. And we loved their cocktail options - our one friend who loves Bloody Marys loved trying different varieties. Although, we did have one friend with us allergic to sesame; she ordered a plate and sesame was not mentioned in the ingredient list - but she got her plate, only for it to be covered in sesame. Common allergens should definitely be listed on the ingredient lists or descriptions! Thankfully, they remade her plate immediately - but after already waiting almost two hours for food, it was a bit rough.
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Lauren P.
Aug 20, 2024
Cafe Benelux is a classic Third Ward restaurant to visit if you haven't been already. I'm partial to Lowlands group restaurants (including Cafe Benelux, Cafe Hollander, Buckatabon, Centraal) and Benelux is no exception. I was surprised to have been able to walk in on a Sunday during brunch without a reservation, and get a spot on the rooftop with no wait time! I ordered the mushroom hash, which has cheese-stuffed hashbrowns (yum), mushrooms, broccoli, braised spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, a mojo verde sauce and a sunny side up egg on top. Can't go to Benelux without ordering a bloody. I tried the Malone and it didn't disappoint with jalapeno, habanero and sriracha-infused vodka!
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Lucas W.
Jul 29, 2024
Amazing experience, incredible place, great service and delicious food/beer. We brought our dog and everyone was super friendly and accommodating.Came for a weekend brunch and started with a couple Belgian beers. Beer menu is incredible; it's my favorite style of beer and they had some options I'd never even heard of. Opted for a couple local options and both were delicious - a quad and a tripel from some Wisconsin breweries and they were delicious. Also sampled a pair of limited distribution imported beers and they were really good as well.I got the short rib hash while my wife and friend got Pannekoeken, basically danish crepes with ham and cheese and they were super flavorful, nice and light too. Everything was really flavorful and the short rib hash was ample enough for two meals with plenty of each ingredient. Next time I'm in Wisconsin, will definitely return
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Nicole L.
Feb 16, 2025
So good! Just got take out since it was 25 degrees and we had our pup with us but the food was delicious! The pull apart cheese bread, Cuban sandwich and Bangkok burger were delicious! Looks so cute there so our next visit to Milwaukee (when it's not freezing out) we will definitely have a patio dinner with our fur baby!
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Steven T.
Jun 2, 2024
First off this was new restaurant of the week and it's an amazing place and done very well with the street patio, inside space/bar and upstairs patio area. At first opening service s#cked on a Sunday morning because my server was MIA . I I ordered the Bloody Mary spicy and the hodgepodge breakfast plate. The Bloody Mary was weak and not spicy. The hodgepodge plate was actually tasty but very oily with bland sausage slivers and bacon scraps. The potatoes seemed like baby reds in melted cheese on a pool of oil, the concept was amazing but the execution was a failure.All in all it's a very nice place but the food and drinks are mediocre
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