7 american diner places in Milwaukee we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Milwaukee | American Diner across every city.
The Wisconsin supper club and the all-day diner are two halves of how Milwaukee eats comfort food. Buckatabon on North Farwell and Five O'Clock Steakhouse downtown carry the supper-club line with Old Fashioneds, fish fry and relish trays, while Comet Cafe on the East Side and Honeypie in Bay View run the casual counter side. Real Chili has served the city its three-way chili over spaghetti since 1931.
Buckatabon Tavern and Supper Club ★ 4.4
east-side · 1801 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Buckatabon on North Farwell Avenue is a Lowlands Group Wisconsin supper club, serving Old Fashioneds, fish fry and broasted chicken in a Northwoods room.
Five O'Clock Steakhouse ★ 4.4
downtown · 2416 W State St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Five O'Clock Steakhouse on West State Street has been a Wisconsin supper club since 1948, with bone-in steaks broiled at 1700 degrees and a relish tray.
Honeypie Cafe ★ 4.4
bay-view · 2643 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Honeypie on South Kinnickinnic in Bay View runs a Midwestern comfort menu around buttermilk fried chicken, biscuits and a daily pie since 2009.
Comet Cafe ★ 4.2
east-side · 1947 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Comet Cafe on North Farwell Avenue runs a 24-hour-style diner with meatloaf, vegan mac and cheese and a long beer list for UW Milwaukee weekend nights here.
Real Chili ★ 4.4
downtown · 419 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Real Chili on East Wells Street has served Milwaukee three-way chili since 1931, with beans and onions over spaghetti, cinnamon-spiced meat sauce and cheese.
The Vanguard ★ 4.4
bay-view · 2659 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
The Vanguard on South Kinnickinnic in Bay View serves 20 house-made sausages including vegan brats, plus 30 taps of craft beer since 2014, counter-only room.
Comet Cafe ★ 4.2
1947 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Comet Cafe on North Farwell Avenue runs a 24-hour-style diner with meatloaf, vegan mac and cheese and a long beer list for UW Milwaukee weekend nights here.