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Comet Cafe

1947 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202-1409 (Lower East Side)
414-273-7677
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Ranked #20 of 1,003 restaurants in Milwaukee
Price range: RM31 - RM47
Cuisines: American, Diner, Grill, Family Fare
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Good for: Bar Scene, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Lower East Side
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17 reviews 17 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Saw this was one of Milwaukee's best, and a past Triple D feature, so had high hopes...it did not disappoint! Fantastic hearty American food that highlights local foods. I had the cheesy (we are in Wisconsin after all, so cheese is big) roast beef w fries...fries were some of best I've had in a long while and the sandwich was... More

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Warren, Illinois
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Very busy! We decided after reading the reviews to check this place out! Great decision! Wonderful service & food! We had the rocket special & the turkey sandwich... both VERY good. The pancakes were HUGE! The drinks looked delicious... Adult chocoale milk... something we will definetly have to try!

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Green Bay, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I had a bacon omelet. It was very good. To drink I had a beermosa. That's right, beer and OJ. That too was very tasty. My wife had the bacon pancakes. They were also very good and very big. I have a couple complaints. They took a very long time to serve us our food. It was very busy however.... More

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Clementon, NJ
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19 reviews 19 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I actually went here because of diners drive in and dives but when I saw that they had vegan options I could not wait to go. To start I had the vegan ribs which were actually good and the half for me was a full meal. However I ordered their vegan salisbury steak before I realized the size of the... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Good home-cooked food. Busy as usual so we just sat at the counter. Wait staff is pleasant; food comes out pretty quick. Sat next to Herb Kohl at the counter (Milwaukee Bucks owner). Respected his privacy, and did not speak to him until he was finished eating! Nice guy.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Good beer, great food, good service! A little off the beaten path of entree's which is great! There is always something "different" on the menu, and great deserts! If your not from Milwaukee or even if you are. You have to try this place. Brunch, lunch, breakfast, or a good place to meet out with some friends.

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Wisconsin
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26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

I am in my mid-forties so I was probably the oldest person in the place. I sat at the counter and ordered a meatloaf sandwich (photo attached). It was very tasty. The place was very busy and if you wanted to sit at a table with a group, it would probably be a good half hour or more. This is... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

We went here with a group of 8. There weren't any tables that big -- it's a very small place! There is also no good place to stand while waiting; you're pretty much standing on top of diners. After an expected wait, they did manage to put us at tables next to each other, which was nice. I tried the... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Ever since its highlight on FoodNetwork, the place has been nonstop packed. I Tried going 3 differnt times and each time was at least a 45 minute wait.. plus trying to find a parking spot around there is insane. You're lucky if you find one within 3-4 blocks. They do not have a parking lot. I would say its time... More

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See 7 more reviews by Sara B for Milwaukee
Surabaya, Indonesia
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Since I have a very limited time, so I decided to have the meal to go. I really want to try the meatloaf and it taste good. The cupcake was really tempting but I decided not to buy. The place is crowded but the service is good.

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