Engine Company No. 3

Engine Company No. 3 has been one of our favorite brunch places for the last several years so when we read that they were closing brunch service in favor of an "events only space" we knew we had to go for one last brunch. We made reservations for 11:30 on a Sunday and were seated right away.As a way to celebrate our last meal at this place, we decided to get the dishes we've loved and dishes we have been wanting to try. My husband got an Irish coffee and I got the honeybee mosa. The coffee was strong and not super sweet. My mimosa was fruity and delicious with the honey shining through nicely.For our meal, we got the patatas bravas, goat cheese curds made vegetarian, vegetarian empanadas, patacon com huevos, and the espresso meringata pancakes.We've had the patatas bravas before and is probably one of our favorite dishes here, but the empanadas were a first time for us and they were equally delicious! Hard to pick between the two for sure. The goat cheese curds were nothing like I was expecting, but the flavor was sublime; it was creamy and rich and the cheese curds themselves were very tasty. I do wish we got to try some of the curds without throwing sauce though. The patacon con huevos was mostly good - the salsa was delicious and fresh, but the rice and beans were a little bland. The patacones themselves were good! The pancakes were a little disappointing because as a bite with all of the components including the pancake, chocolate sauce, and topping was good, but it was very subtly sweet and in my opinion there wasn't enough chocolate sauce.The staff was very friendly, but I think they may have been a little distracted today because we ended up with four full glasses of water and six eating plates for the two of us.We are definitely going to miss this place, but will happily go to La Merenda so we can keep getting some of our favorite dishes!

This has to be one of my favorite brunch spots. I moved away from MKE several years back, but I get back when I can. This is always a top choice for me! And, it's super nice because they do take reservations. Huge plus in my books!Atmosphere. Great space - 2 floors with plenty of seating both at the bar, tables, booths. Lots of old wood - so it's rustic and industrial vibe. Food. Food is outstanding! Everything is delicious - you can get your own meal, or you can go tapas style and share of bunch of bites. Great concept. Highly recommend the spaghetti squash - it's a special, so not always on the menu. Eggs Benedict were great, too!Service is always great! Highly recommend this spot next time you're looking for brunch. You won't regret it!

I always forget my awesome server's names but I could never forget Emily. She was the SWEETEST and so helpful with our indecisiveness. We took pretty much every recommendation she had and all of the food was amazing! I would go back to Engine Company No. 3 just to be served by Emily again...and I probably will.

Had a great brunch experience here and would definitely come back! The food we got was all delicious and there's so many more menu items I want to come back to try. The ambiance is lovely whether you are inside or on the patio, and the garage door opens up to let plenty of air and light in even when you're sitting inside. They explained the concept as tapas to share but "Wisconsin sized tapas" so pretty decently sized portions if you don't want to share. I do think some of the dishes can be a little difficult or uncomfortable to split if you are not close with your group, but if you are used to family style then there should be no problem. They take reservations online which is always convenient! Service was quick even on a Sunday afternoon and the staff was super friendly.

Amazing as always! The food is flavorful and the environment is perfect for brunch. Also, the Tres Leche French toast is a MUST have!

This may be a bold take, but Maxie's isn't the best shrimp & grits in Milwaukee. They are way better here! We also had the monkey bread, my husband had a tenderloin Benedict, and my son had pancakes. The building itself is really cool - used to be a firehouse. And the service was exceptional. We came on Sunday during peak brunch without reservations and the hostess thought creatively and found a way to squeeze us in earlier than initially expected. Our server was super nice and sweet to our toddler, and when we forgot the diaper bag inside, one of the employees (all of whom were so patient with our toddler on the stairs) chased us across the street in the rain and brought it to us! Farm to table deliciousness!

A fire department turned restaurant that has THEE BEST brunch in Milwaukee. If you have not been here, you're missing out and I highly recommend that you take some time to come enjoy these wonderful and delicious dishes. It's not just the food that's good. The service is unmatched. I have nothing but good things to say about this place. The servers are very attentive and fast. The food comes out as soon as they are made so you'll always have a hot plate of food. Reservations are highly encouraged since this place is easily booked up on the weekends. A sure way to secure a table is booking through Open Table. Let's get to the food review. I mean what can I say besides it's delicious and you have to try it for yourself. A few dishes that are an absolutely dream are the veggie empanadas, roasted veggie crepes, quiche Lorraine, quiche florrentine, the pork Benedict is TO DIE FOR!!! I'm telling you, all of these dishes are so incredibly delicious and it is tapas style so you can share different dishes with your love ones. Mmmm what else... oh try the orange juice. I don't know what is in it but it's so fresh and yummy. For more "fun" drinks, the chai maintenance is very tasty and will get you a little tipsy.Overall, a phenomenal place for all ages. Bring your whole family if you want. Try all the dishes. I'm telling you, it's for sure worth it.

A solid good brunch place i have been in a while. Our party of 5 got seated within 20 minutes getting to the spot (which is rare on a Sunday at 11 am!). The wait staff was courteous and kind in explaining the menu and helped us understand what the portion sizes were. The atmosphere of the restaurant is that of an old firestation and its very eclectic with framed historical pieces on the wall. Lots of fire station artifacts are displayed to bring you into the narrative. We ordered some Sunday drinks (bloodys, teas and mimosas) and some brunch foods (Benedict, truffle potato skins, quiche and shrimp creole). All delicious and well balanced flavors. Recommend this place for brunch for sure!

The true winner of this brunch is the "Make It A Round" mimosas! You get a whole carafe of Proscecco that you can dribble with orange juice, or vice versa (but you're doing it wrong this way!) The food was hot and fresh. The large tapas style menus makes it a unique experience every time you visit. A great Milwaukee local spot!

The fact that this place was not packed absolutely shocks me. It was our favorite spot for brunch (and maybe even food in general) of the trip! Brunch tapas is GENIUS and makes me wish there were places like this everywhere we go. I may just be a sucker for an old refurbished building, the space is just so neat. They did such a great job of honoring the history of the building while still updating it to this amazing place. The food was phenomenal. If we didn't live in the Chicagoland area, we would be regulars here for sure. Start with the monkey bread. Just do it. We loved all 3 of dishes, especially the duck confit rice and the sope. At the time of our visit, they also had some delicious coffee options with I believe local roasters. 10/10 would recommend eating here!