Whether you turned in early or spent all night partying on New Year’s Eve, a New Year’s Day brunch always hits the spot. And after that, why not ring in the new year with something fun to do?
Here are some of the best spots in Milwaukee offering up delicious eats – or fun activities – for the day.
It’s time to pick your Milwaukee favorites for the year!
WHERE TO EAT
Café Benelux
346 N. BROADWAY
In addition to the regular menu, Café Benelux is adding a brunch special on New Year’s Day: crab cake benedict. It’s served with Benelux breakfast potatoes.
Book a table through Toast.
Café Hollander
LOCATIONS IN BROOKFIELD, MEQUON, MILWAUKEE AND WAUWATOSA
A biscuits and gravy special will be served on New Year’s Day, featuring sausage gravy served on top of a cheddar-chive biscuit and topped with bacon and herb scrambled eggs, with a side of breakfast potatoes.
Book a table through Toast.
Centraal Grand Café & Tappery
2306 S. KINNICKINNIC AVE.
In addition to the regular menu, Café Benelux is adding a brunch special on New Year’s Day: crab cake benedict. It’s served with Benelux breakfast potatoes.
Book a table through Toast.
DanDan
360 E. ERIE ST.
Unique to New Year’s Day, this Asian restaurant in the Third Ward run by former “Top Chef” contestant Dan Jacobs will host a dim-sum brunch between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. This is an à la carte menu.
Book a table through OpenTable.
Saint Kate-The Arts Hotel
139 E. KILBOURN AVE.
This downtown boutique hotel’s restaurant, The Studio Kitchen & Cocktails, invites diners to enjoy a festive brunch (dubbed “Bubbles & Brunch,”) paired with mimosa flights on New Year’s Day. Food will be served between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Book a table through OpenTable.
WHAT TO DO
Cool Fool Kite & Snow-Carving Festival
VETERANS PARK – 1010 N. LINCOLN MEMORIAL DR.
This annual free event, organized by Gift of Wings and the Kite Society of Wisconsin and Illinois, is hosted at Veteran’s Park between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Complimentary hot chocolate, coffee and snacks are available. You can bring your own kite or purchase one on site.
