1. Friendship Cafe
8649 N PORT WASHINGTON RD.
Friendship Cafe is a part of the Friendship Circle of Wisconsin, a nonprofit that provides recreational, social, creative and vocational opportunities for community members with special needs. The organization was started by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson who taught “none of us is complete until all of us are included.”
In addition to programming and volunteer work, the Friendship Circle of Wisconsin has a cafe where members of the public can enjoy a homemade lunch, coffee and sweet treats. The cafe is currently offering a preorder (for orders of two dozen or more) of fresh, homemade sufganiot donuts that can be enjoyed for Hanukkah. The Friendship Circle Cafe team can also do catering and special orders. Get in touch at orders@fcwi.org to learn more.
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2. QuicKosher
4833 W BURLEIGH ST.
QuiKosher is a great stop for affordable kosher grocery items, specialty holiday treats and a variety of home goods. Order online for in-store pick-up or home delivery. Stock up on Hanukkah sweets, beef, chicken, dips, salads, vegetables, and all your other food needs before the holidays begin. Additionally, the shop has recently been approved to accept EBT/SNAP payments on its website and mobile app.
3. The Deli on Crown
2233 W MEQUON RD.
This Mequon-based eatery offers ready-to-eat kosher meals and deli goods available for pickup, in addition to running a regular dinner service at its location. Currently, it’s running a preorder for potato latkes or maple-glazed beef-fry donuts. Other deli options include soups, a variety of salads, a different flavors of babka, apple turnovers, chocolate rugelach and meats by the pound including sliced turkey, corned beer, pastrami, salami, beef pepperoni and more. Stop by Crown Judaica, also a part of the Peltz Center for Jewish Life, for kosher wine, gifts and home goods.
4. Hannah’s Kitchen
6255 N. SANTA MONICA BLVD.
Kosher caterer Hannah’s Kitchen is a part of the Jewish Community Center. Fresh soups and deli salads, proteins, sides and sweets are available to order online. If you’re looking for a full-service catering experience, they offer holiday drop off meals as well as on-site catering for events and get-togethers.
5. Dairy State Foods
6035 N. BAKER RD.
While you’re filling up on sweet treats this Hanukkah season, grab a box of Hanukkah shortbread cookies from Dairy State Foods. The certified kosher cookies come in festive shapes, including a menorah and dreidel, and are packaged in a handled box that makes an easy gift to give to your holiday host or family members.
