1. The Wicked Hop
BRIANNA SCHUBERT, DIGITAL EDITOR
I love getting brunch at the Wicked Hop! It’s best in the summer (a moment of silence for the fact that summer is over…), because you can sit outside and people watch in the Third Ward while you eat delicious food and drink mimosas. I almost always order an omelet if I’m out to any sort of brunch/breakfast situation, and theirs does not disappoint! 345 N. Broadway
2. Miss Molly’s Cafe
MELISA MACKEVICIUS, MEDIA EXECUTIVE
My favorite is Miss Molly’s Cafe in Tosa on Center and Swan. This cozy little cafe has some delicious eats. I love their avocado toast or their smoked salmon bagel. All with freshly baked bread. I’m also a sucker for their Bakewell tarts and galettes for a quick bite. Espresso and chai lattes hit the spot. Sit inside by the cozy fire on a cool day, or outside during the summer. 9201 W. Center St., Wauwatosa
3. Beerline Cafe
SOPHIE YUFA, EDITORIAL DESIGNER
Huge fan of Beerline Cafe – Everything there is great. Chef’s kiss! I love their asparagus omelette and fresh juice options. They make a great soup, too. (I also adore Seven Swans Creperie.) 2076 N. Commerce St.
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4. Judi’s Place
ABBY YEMM, MEDIA EXECUTIVE
Judi’s Place in Oostburg is the best. While not so local, it’s worth a drive for a quintessential diner experience. Absurdly fast service, too much food and a buzzy atmosphere with the occasional baby crying to move you out and along with the rest of your day. Cowboy pancakes, no notes. Hot tip: PJ Piper Pancake House in Cedarburg, is the sister restaurant. 930 Center Ave., Oostburg
5. Blue’s Egg
CHRIS DROSNER, EXECUTIVE EDITOR
I’m not a huge out-for-brunch guy – I prefer lazy mornings, or firing up my own skillet – so when I do go out, I go for the best. Blue’s Egg. Stuffed browns, in one of the savory combinations – though I’m going to grab snitches from your plate of sweets, too. 317 N. 76th St.
6. Sweet Diner
KATIE WILLIAMS, ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
I’m not much of a bruncher, but I find Sweet Diner in the Third Ward an optimal place for breakfast, brunch or lunch. They put an upscale twist on eggs and pancakes – even their salads are remarkably good. And the portions are absurdly generous. 239 E. Chicago St.
7. North Ave Grill and Story Hill BKC
CHELSEA MAMEROW, ART DIRECTOR
I am so far from a morning person that all breakfast is basically brunch by the time I get around to eating on the weekend. So my recent answer to favorite breakfast stands: Wakey Wakey Eggs and Bakey from North Ave Grill. But if I am looking to scale up my morning dining experience, I enjoy Story Hill BKC, which also serves pulled bacon (I am sensing a theme) which is sometimes wrapped in a delicate crepe. 7225 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa; 5100 W. Bluemound Rd.
8. Blue Bear, The Coop and Egg Harbor Café
JENN HINTZ, ADVERTISING COORDINATOR
We generally eat “brunch” like it is breakfast for lunch, not breakfast + lunch combined. Most of the places we hit are outside of the metro area: Blue Bear in Racine (and another location in Door County) has a nice selection of gluten-free options including benedicts, egg bowls and decadent cinnamon sugar donut bites in a bourbon glaze. We also have been frequenting The Coop in Waukesha. We’re constantly on the hunt for gluten-friendly places, and this one has plenty to choose from. Lastly, Egg Harbor Café in Lake Geneva has a separate GF menu – the bacado omlette (bacon, avocado, cheese, sour cream, salsa) is great comfort food, and they even have warm, gluten-free cinnamon rolls. Also love that they allow you to take your bottomless pot of coffee leftovers with you when you leave for no extra charge. 2920 Taylor Ave., Racine; 350 Delafield St., Waukesha; 827 Main St., Lake Geneva
