Best Diners in Waukesha

"This vintage Art Deco café inside The Plaza Hotel will make you feel that you’ve been transported back in time. Eggs Benedict, Corned Beef Hash and Brioche French Toast are classics on the menu. Specialty items include Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes with blueberry syrup, Veggie Benedict and Pork with Spaetzle."

"Bask in the 1920s glamour of this stylish Art Deco eatery while you enjoy your breakfast. Ask to be seated on the hidden open-air courtyard; a little slice of a traditional European cafe in the heart of the city, this is an insider favorite of many locals."

"Sweet Diner is located right in the middle of the Historic Third Ward, a short walk or drive from any part of downtown. The restaurant concept is pretty simple: take a classic diner, upgrade the ambiance and the menu, and provide customers with an exceptional experience for breakfast or lunch. Make the Third Ward your next stop for awesome diner favorites in a swanky environment at Sweet Diner."

"This stylish new spot reminds us that “life is sweet” with a tempting array of breakfast, lunch, and brunch dishes available seven days a week. Updated versions of diner classics pair with a sleek, modern interior that just begs for a #brunchstagram post."

"Over in Town of Lake, check out Nite Owl Ice Cream Parlour & Sandwich Shoppe, which has earned four stars out of 102 reviews on Yelp. You can find this cash-only spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt and sandwiches at 830 E. Layton Ave., near General Mitchell International Airport."

"There are a lot of burgers on this list, and here's one more: Nite Owl. It's a tiny, vintage spot that is only open during warm months, so get there soon before they close for the season."

"Ma Fischer’s is a classic homestyle diner that serves a variety of traditional all-American dishes for breakfast and lunch in a relaxed and welcoming setting. A statue of the buxom Ma Fischer herself outside welcomes guests into the family-friendly diner that serves a breakfast of three-egg omelets with various fillings, fluffy pancakes and stacks of chicken and waffles, corned beef hash and golden hash browns, and breakfast burritos and sandwiches stuffed with delicious fillings. Located on Farwell Avenue, Ma Fischer’s has been serving the community for more than 70 years and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, 7 days a week."

"An East Side tradition beloved (unsurprisingly) by college students for more than 60 years, this classic diner is open 24/7."

"Capitol HeightsWhat you’re getting: Dreamsicle or ButterfingerKitt’s old-school neon signs have been a beacon to Northside residents for a long time. You’ll get no-nonsense service and you’ll have a friendly neighbor to chat with while you wait for your order. Dreamsicle tastes more like blue moon than orange, but I’m not complaining because the mysterious blue moon is pretty much the best flavor anyway."

"America's neighborhood restaurant, bar & grill, serving up good times, featuring steaks, chicken, burgers, salads, desserts and more. Visit Applebee's today."

"Miraculously, Buckley’s nearly tripled its seating capacity this year without losing its cozy feel. (The last phase, a new bar and a third dining room in the original building, opened in August.) To go with the new digs, a new chef: Van Luu, who’s making remarkable plates, like a beet appetizer that tastes incredibly like a pastrami sandwich, minus the meat. Luu can make a strip steak entrée look elegant, with its arrangement of king trumpet mushrooms, cippolini onions, peas and carrots, in dreamy pan juices with split peas cooked like risotto."

"Open until midnight most days, Buckley's is the perfect place to stop for a late night dessert in East Town. The treats are homemade by the owner's wife."

"Grab a locally brewed pint and relax out on the patio of the Ale Asylum Riverhouse!. Located directly on the waterfront, this updated tavern provides fantastic views of the Milwaukee riverfront. Sit outside on the patio on a warm summer night (or ask for a seat inside near the windows if its chillier) and take advantage of the spectacular river views."

"It’s officially a given that gelato is delicious, but gelato served out of the cutest, little gelato cart from Cold Spoons Gelato, expertly styled in this photo by Events to a T, is pure joy. Add in chocolate dipped cones for an added treat. Photo by Craig John Photography / Floral: Bank of Memories & Flowers / Rentals: Relics / Couple: Shannon & Pete"