Café Hollander - Downer

4.5
2247 reviews

About

RestaurantCafeCoffee Shop

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Café Hollander - Downer
2608 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI
53211, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
2,247 reviews
5 stars
1,598
4 stars
412
3 stars
139
2 stars
58
1 star
40

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customers consistently praised the attentive and friendly service from various staff members, particularly highlighting servers like Eric, Dalton, and Ava.

Food Quality

The food received mixed reviews; while many dishes were described as delicious and flavorful, some customers noted inconsistencies in preparation and temperature.

Atmosphere

The casual and cozy atmosphere was frequently appreciated, with many customers enjoying the outdoor seating and overall vibe of the restaurant.

Drink Selection

The extensive beer selection and well-crafted cocktails, especially the Bloody Marys, were frequently highlighted as a strong point of the establishment.
  • PP
    Parker P
    Jan 5, 2026
    5.0
    The best breakfast/brunch place in the city.
  • MC
    Melissa Christensen
    Jan 2, 2026
    5.0
    Hands down one of the best places to eat in Milwaukee. Casual atmosphere, GREAT bloody Mary’s, delicious food with SO MANY great options to choose from, and the service was absolutely top notch. Our server Ava was eager to help with suggestions and recommendations on different food choices as this was our first time here. She went above and beyond in every way! We had the shrimp primaverde and the meatloaf, both were absolutely delicious and flavorful. We also had the cheese curds which come with siracha ranch, SO good! We got a cone for frites to try some of the other dipping sauces and the siracha mayo was our favorite, but the garlic aioli was also good. The Milwaukean Bloody Mary was perfect, highly recommend it! We will definitely be back to try new things in the future as this is our new favorite Milwaukee casual eating place!!!
  • FG
    Fia Gallagher
    Jan 1, 2026
    5.0
    Nice spot to eat, food was delicious and the atmosphere was wonderful. Place was a little pricey.. overall 10/10 will be back
  • ER
    Eli Rodriguez
    Dec 27, 2025
    5.0
    Great service, delicious food! We had a great experience, definitely recommend!
  • JS
    Jessica Stocks
    Dec 16, 2025
    5.0
    We thought the food was average but the drinks were really good and the service was terrific! An overall really fun experience - would recommend.

Frequently Asked Questions About Café Hollander - Downer

What are the opening hours of Café Hollander - Downer?

Café Hollander - Downer is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and on Friday and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Café Hollander - Downer serve alcoholic beverages?

Yes, Café Hollander - Downer serves beer, wine, cocktails, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, and tequila.