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Knickerbocker on the Lake $135 0.7 mi 1.1 km 3 of 5 stars
Comfort Inn & Suites $109 0.8 mi 1.4 km 3 of 5 stars
The Plaza Hotel $109 0.9 mi 1.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown $186 1.5 mi 2.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Wauwatosa Hotel $148 7.8 mi 12.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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#16 of 950 restaurants in Milwaukee
  • Address: 1701 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
  • Phone:  (414) 223-4551
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Reviews of Alterra Cafe At The Lake

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“Great atmosphere, and...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 1, 2008

Great atmosphere, and nice outdoor seating options. Always good food and fun to people watch! more

“Too expensive”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 14, 2008

Too expensive more

“Can't beat the location...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 27, 2008

Can't beat the location. I loved it when they had local opera singers perform last summer. And Alterra coffee is one of the things Milwaukee should be most proud of! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 12, 2008

One of my favorite places to chill. Get some coffee sit outside and enjoy the beautiful lakefront. more

“Nice view. Interesting...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 10, 2008

Nice view. Interesting interior (um, flushing station?) Soups are good. Coffee is. . . well, coffee. Pretty standard stuff. more

“good coffee”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 5, 2008

good coffee more

“I love their coffee and...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 20, 2008

I love their coffee and mocha shakes and the view of the lake is just lovely. more

“yummy smoothies...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 23, 2008

yummy smoothies . . . . . great coffee more

“Always crazy busy, but...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 15, 2008

Always crazy busy, but the view is lovely. more

“Great coffee, amazing...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 13, 2008

Great coffee, amazing location more

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Alterra Cafe At The Lake Address

1701 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Tel: (414) 223-4551
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.