We FINALLY had a chance to have brunch this past Saturday at Blue's Egg, which is just on the Milwaukee side of Wauwatosa. We have been hearing such great things about this place, but every time we try and go on a Saturday, it's over an hour wait, and they don't take reservations OR call ahead. Also, you should know that they're only open for breakfast and lunch, so plan accordingly!
Well this weekend we tried again. Casey & Amanda were in town visiting, so we thought brunch would be a fun way to start our Saturday. For the six of us (Missy & Kyle came too) we called and found it was about a 30 minute wait so we headed right over. The inside of the restaurant is set up like a 50's diner. The menu was half drinks, half breakfast food and at first I was disappointed by it's smallish size, but they had a separate "Specials of the Day" menu, and we all LOVED our food. Even though the diner decor seems a little dated (on purpose I think), the food comes out looking modern and well-plated, which I appreciated.
For drinks we had The Dairy State (whiskey milkshake type drink), Manmosa (beer/orange juice), Mimosa, and cappuccinos. All the drinks were very good and we appreciated the unique menu of beverages!
For food we had several varieties of the omlettes (zesty sausage, pulled ham, ratatouille, and the special of the day-BRAT). They all came served with ultra thick and soft toast which was VERY good, and homemade butter and strawberry preserves. We also got to choose a side. I would recommend the Petite Fruit Smootie (not too small and very creamy/fruity).
Prices were about $8-10 per plate. Drinks were around $6 (cappuccinos were $3, and our waiter kept topping them off with house coffee). It did take quite a while to get our food, but we were a group of 6, so that might be why. While we waited we were served a bowl of firm red grapes.
Our waiter was VERY nice and checked in on us quite often. We were never left waiting for him to offer us something or ask if we needed anything.
I would definitely recommend Blue's Egg! Especially for a Saturday or Sunday brunch!
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9.18.2011
2.14.2011
Trocadero: Milwaukee, WI
My brother Casey and fiance, Amanda, were in town this weekend. We were super excited to have them visit us for the first time in our house! We wanted to go out for a nice brunch on Saturday. Our original thought was Blue's Egg, but you can't get in there to save your life, so we went for Trocadero - a favorite spot of mine. Brad, Missy, and Kyle hadn't been there before. They actually have this fabulous patio area outside with tables surrounding a fountain - it's beautiful! But since it's winter and we live in Wisconsin, that wasn't in the cards this day.
Trocadero has a great atmosphere. Brad loved the cream city brick on some of the walls. But the best part of Trocadero is the menu...and food. We started with sugar donuts and sweet berry cream cheese- yum! It was really hard for everyone to choose their meal - so many great choices! The three boys got the Burrito El Gordo, filled with eggs, chorizo, and rosemary potatoes. They all loved it. Missy and I had the BELT sandwich (like a BLT, but add eggs!), with rosemary potatoes on the side. The sandwich came with an awesome aioli, and the potatoes weren't just a side, they were fabulous as well. Amanda had the banana coconut pancakes and loved them - super sweet! Brunch plates were between $8-12, so a little pricey, but if you consider the fact that brunch is two meals in one...not bad!
We also had some great drinks. A few of us had the cucumber infused bloody marys. I had a blood orange mimosa. It was amazing! Brad had a strawberry-basil mojito, which he claims he has to make our signature summer drink now. Drinks cost almost as much as the meal, but for a once-in-awhile splurge, was definitely worth it.
Overall, Trocadero was a great experience. I have also been there for lunch and have NEVER been disappointed. Located in the Brady Street area of downtown, it's a great, trendy location. In summer it would be nice to walk around the shops before or after eating. I'd highly recommend Trocadero - no reservations!!!
Trocadero has a great atmosphere. Brad loved the cream city brick on some of the walls. But the best part of Trocadero is the menu...and food. We started with sugar donuts and sweet berry cream cheese- yum! It was really hard for everyone to choose their meal - so many great choices! The three boys got the Burrito El Gordo, filled with eggs, chorizo, and rosemary potatoes. They all loved it. Missy and I had the BELT sandwich (like a BLT, but add eggs!), with rosemary potatoes on the side. The sandwich came with an awesome aioli, and the potatoes weren't just a side, they were fabulous as well. Amanda had the banana coconut pancakes and loved them - super sweet! Brunch plates were between $8-12, so a little pricey, but if you consider the fact that brunch is two meals in one...not bad!
We also had some great drinks. A few of us had the cucumber infused bloody marys. I had a blood orange mimosa. It was amazing! Brad had a strawberry-basil mojito, which he claims he has to make our signature summer drink now. Drinks cost almost as much as the meal, but for a once-in-awhile splurge, was definitely worth it.
Overall, Trocadero was a great experience. I have also been there for lunch and have NEVER been disappointed. Located in the Brady Street area of downtown, it's a great, trendy location. In summer it would be nice to walk around the shops before or after eating. I'd highly recommend Trocadero - no reservations!!!
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