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Hours
Sun
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wed
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thu
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fri
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sat
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Hispanic/Latinx-owned, LGBTQIA+-owned
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CUISINES
American, Cafe, International, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
meals, features
Does this restaurant primarily serve Healthy cuisine?
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Hispanic/Latinx-owned, LGBTQIA+-owned
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About
"Sabrosa" means delicious... Sabrosa Cafe & Gallery is Milwaukee's hot spot for creative comfort food. We focus on fresh farm-to-table classic brunch fare with a flair. The dining room is set in an art gallery, featuring live piano music, or dine in our all season dog friendly sidewalk cafe. We serve cappuccino, fresh bakery, classic breakfast fare, creative weekend specials, summer sandwiches, delicious salads, & sabrosa summer cocktails. Our menu is also available for carry-out or online delivery. Please make your reservations directly through our website. See you at Sabrosa!
CUISINES
American, Cafe, International, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Jazz Bar, Dog Friendly, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
41 reviews
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Sherrie I
New Berlin113 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Sabrosa is a lovely cafe. We found it accidentally and were quite pleased. The waitress (perhaps owner) was very pleasant and attentive. The menu is quite unique which made the decision of what to eat difficult. The atmosphere makes you want to sit and spend time while relaxing. The food was quite delicious, coffee wonderful. If there is one criticism, it is that the music could be just a bit quieter, to allow for an even more enjoyable experience.
Written February 9, 2020
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In50by50
New Berlin656 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
A really interesting and varied menu. Friendly, welcoming atmosphere including art work and music. Worth a drive.
My scrambler was tasty and huge. My wife had shrimp and grits and I can wholeheartedly recommend the grits.
Written January 17, 2020
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mpharveyco
Rocky River727 contributions
May 2021 • none
I was driving by on 5/15 and saw people outside. My wife and I went back for colectivo coffee and stayed 2 hours. We were joined by other family members. We had huevos ranchaeros, the sampler, carmelized bananas, icelandic yogurt and avacado smash up 2.0. Plus juice and coffee, excellent service and terrific food. The owners were there getting everyone in seats. It was all at a great price. We started under the window and ended up on the picnic table. What a great place!
Written May 18, 2021
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Michael K
Milwaukee1 contribution
Aug 2020 • family
I don't know if it's just the help they have or what. This is the second time I have to give them a somewhat negative review. When you place a to go order your food should not come out to you on a plate. It was at that point the server realized there was no one to serve the food to and took it back in to find out where the food belonged. He then proceeded to package it up and bring it out without saying he was sorry for the delay. Maybe he didn't realize I knew what was going on but I did. I'm always observant as to what is going on around me. Sorry Sabrosa.
Written August 30, 2020
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Pasquale F.
Hales Corners1 contribution
Feb 2020 • couples
Unfortunately I will no longer be going to Sabrosa Cafe after being disrespected by the owner and not returning my phone calls, hanging up on me for no reason, and then telling his employee to hang up on me and talking bad when I can still hear through the phone. This is all after being a regular customer for several months to more than a year, coming in at least once a month. In addition to referring friends/co-workers constantly, which I will make sure to do the opposite.
Further to being disrespected, at my last visit I was erroneously charged double of what I should have paid, which I was kindly trying to reach the owner, hoping to resolve nicely so I can come back to dine there, which will never happen again. I strongly caution anyone who goes here to save their receipt and be ready to dispute with your credit or bank, because the owner can care less. It really is a shame because we did go quite often, but horrible last experience and no respect for owner now. Plenty of other places to go.
Written February 22, 2020
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Rick_and_Sandy_R
Milwaukee164 contributions
Apr 2020 • none
Picked up fish fry dinners during lock down. Menu said curbside pickup. Gave my car info and said to call when you arrived. It was 40 degrees out so thought this would be easy. So I set a 545 pickup.
When I arrived and called, person told me my food would be on the bench outside the door. It's 40 degrees! I walked up to 3 bags on the bench and none mine. It was after 545. I waited almost 10 minutes for food to be "plopped" on the bench. I had added a tip to my bill for curbside delivery. Not to stand outside with others!
Got the food home. My salad was about a cups worth and over dressed. The fish was 2 medium pieces in one and 3 small pieces in the other. The apple compote on the potato pancake was minuscule at best. The soup was good and the fries were crispy was the only positive to be said ( and the reason I gave 2 and not 1 dot). The rye bread was dry and hard!
Overall, this started bad and got worse. I feel like I want my tip and "convenience fee" back. At the price we paid, we should have been full and done for the night. Not looking for leftovers in the fridge to fill us.
Don't waste your time and money. Lot's of other places need the business right now.
Written April 10, 2020
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fs201
Hi Rick & Sandy,
We sincerely apologize for your horrible experience. We have been trying our best during these difficult times. Sabrosa always strives to maintain quality and customer satisfaction. Thank you for your notes and we certainly will take them seriously. Please allow me to refund your meal and offer you a fish fry replacement when your ready. Please contact me directly at 773-485-9975. Sincerely,
Chef Frankie
Written April 14, 2020
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Tootsy
Milwaukee166 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
I was excited to try this place for a Friday Night Fish Fry. I made reservations for 4 of us. I had to use Open table and book online since their phone is a recorded message. No problem. We showed up hungry and apprehensive to enjoy the fish fry. The place was dark, empty and the doors locked. We waited almost 20 mins. then tried the door one more time. Locked and nothing moving inside from what we could see through the window.
Written May 2, 2022
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Elizabeth K
6 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
A friend and I like to try new neighborhood restaurants for lunch and found Sabrosa delightful. The decor is artsy and eclectic. The atmosphere relaxed and the friendly waiter helpful in telling us about our entree choices.
Written February 11, 2020
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fs201
Thank you Elizabeth!
Written February 12, 2020
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Robert Farmer
2 contributions
Dec 2021 • none
It's a small, friendly, cozy neighborhood cafe on the edge of the Bayview area. It's a place where you walk in and have a kind of instant connection or vibe with other people in there (cozy,).
There Spicy Brown Sugar Bourbon Bacon Sandwich is delicious, it's a mouthful as the name suggests....S.B.S.B.B.S. for short... cough, ok if you say so.... Once you go here this will be one of your favorites in Milwaukee.
Written December 8, 2021
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Ruben P
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about Sabrosa. We are grateful for your business and review!
Written December 10, 2021
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Loribeth C
Milwaukee52 contributions
Oct 2019 • couples
Busy and bright, breakfast was served quickly after a short wait for a table. Live piano music was a nice addition to the huge and gorgeous paintings hanging around the dining room. Our server (Heidi) was kind and helpful, and when my order had a mistake, apologized and quickly rectified it!
They do take reservations and also offer a cummuter/take away menu.
Check it out!
Written October 12, 2019
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Chelsea K
Ixonia4 contributions
Sep 2019 • couples
Stopped in for first time for brunch on Sunday. The quiche was excellent, hubby had the carnivore scramble and was very happy as well. Would reccomend.
Written September 8, 2019
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TJMilwaukee
Milwaukee32 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
I just loved this café. Great menu, great waitstaff, delicious coffee a thoughtful menu and live music. Met the owner/chef while there. They are not open for dinner, so I am brainstorming what I can host there at night as a private event!
Written September 3, 2019
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WisconsinTeddy
Milwaukee46 contributions
Jul 2019 • none
We went for Sunday brunch on 2 separate occasions, each time we had ordered from the daily specials as well as regular menu. Food was excellent and creative, good have been a touch hotter, but there were fans overhead. Coffee and water were attentively refilled. Will definitely return again.
Written August 6, 2019
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Sue N
Columbia208 contributions
Jul 2019 • couples
Our friends took us out for breakfast to Sabrosa. What a great find! They had been here many times. Everything was so tasty. I had the SBSBBS, I called it the initial sandwich, which consisted of spicy brown sugar bourbon bacon sandwich. The menu stated it had a fried egg and I asked for the yolk to be firm. My husband had a tomato omelette, served with Parmesan hash browns. The coffee was great as the waiter kept filling our cups.
Written July 28, 2019
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PJS890
Milwaukee99 contributions
Jul 2019 • friends
First time visiting Sabrosa and it lived up to its great reviews. I had the chicken/sweet potato hash, really different and very delicious. Great vibe to the place, art gallery and live piano in background. Looking forward to a future visit.
Written July 6, 2019
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