Simple Cafe is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Milwaukee.

1. Simple Cafe

8.2
2124 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Breakfast Spot · Lower East Side · 53 tips and reviews

Leah H.Leah Heine: Bright and cheerful on the inside and the staff is as well. Definitely one of my new faves for brunch!!

Michael S.Michael Snow: Colors are bright, the staff was very friendly and the environment was comfortable. We sat at the counter and enjoyed coffee and tea. Earned a spot on my list to return!

Cherri P.Cherri Pierangeli Kasdorf: The food was delicious and the menu had many great choices. The staff was all very friendly, efficient and nice. I highly recommend it!

Kawa Japanese Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Milwaukee.

2. Kawa Japanese Restaurant

7.5
2321 N Murray Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Japanese Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

A.J. B.A.J. Brahm: $12 Tonkotsu Ramen, affordable wines and sake, clean decor, large, bright bar with friendly staff. Want Ramen, when your friends want sushi? This is the place. A bit of a hybrid all-Asian restaurant.

Carly-Rose W.Carly-Rose Weber: One of, if not THE best sushi, on the eastside. Also, the ramen is bomb! If you like spicy, hit the Hellfire. Super tasty.

Rollie B.Rollie Burr: Simply wonderful. Best ramen in the city. Thoughtfully presented sushi.

Rochambo Coffee & Tea House is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Milwaukee.

3. Rochambo Coffee & Tea House

8.2
1317 E Brady St (btwn N Arlington Pl. & N Warren Ave.), Milwaukee, WI
Coffee Shop · Lower East Side · 76 tips and reviews

Madi H.Madi Hunt: Super aesthetically pleasing with all the brightly colored walls and art hanging everywhere, relaxed vibes as soon as you walk in, great coffee/tea too of course.

Lilia L.Lilia L: I had the Summer Sun-delicious. Had a sip of my friend's Milky Way and thought it was perfect. The barista was extremely nice, and the atmosphere was very chill. Will definitely go back.

Douglas J.Douglas Jansen: i like coffee

Branded is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Milwaukee.

4. Branded

8.9
500 W Florida St (at Iron Horse Hotel), Milwaukee, WI
Lounge · Walker's Point · 13 tips and reviews

VISIT MilwaukeeVISIT Milwaukee: Craft cocktails, the “best bar food in town” and a hip crowd from young pros to motorcycle enthusiasts. You WANT to be seen here.

Tom S.Tom Snyder: Fun anytime, but great Sunday brunch.

KatieFeltenKatieFelten: One of my favorite places in the city they have the best French Martinis and in the summer be sure to check out "The Yard" hip California feel. Read more.

Starbucks is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Milwaukee.

5. Starbucks

7.4
1610 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Coffee Shop · Marquette · 38 tips and reviews

Megan S.Megan Sullivan: The green tea latte is wonderful - it's an intimidating bright green color but so delicious.

Anthony V.Anthony Virgilio: Now serving hot paninis, Starbucks is a great spot for your morning coffee and a quick lunch. They do have vegetarian options (tomato, mozzarella and basil)!

AnnieAnnie: Attractive baristas. Oh my goodness.

Qdoba Mexican Grill is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Milwaukee.

6. Qdoba Mexican Grill

8.1
1240 Miller Park Way, Milwaukee, WI
Mexican Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Mystie K.Mystie Kiefer: Fast, Great Service, Friendly Atmosphere, Clean, Delicious Food.

Margaret W.Margaret Warner: I'd skip it and head to Chipotle, better portions, flavor, and price.

Jason J.Jason Jones: Will attempt to charge a dollar for extra beans. No Qdoba I've ever been to does, except this one. A chicken burrito w/o guac, queso, grilled veggies, or ranchera will be $6.78 no matter the location

Qdoba Mexican Grill is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Milwaukee.

7. Qdoba Mexican Grill

7.8
639 W Layton Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Mexican Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Adam R.Adam R.: Get the queso, either the burrito, on the nachos, or just with chips.

pretti_peach ;.pretti_peach ;): Try the shredded beef taco salad with pinto beans and queso sauce yummm!

Maribel A.Maribel Aranda: Try the whole wheat tortilla!

Cubanitas is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Milwaukee.

8. Cubanitas

8.1
728 N Milwaukee St (at E Mason St), Milwaukee, WI
Cuban Restaurant · Juneau Town · 44 tips and reviews

TJ K.TJ K: Tasty Mojitos. Love the pulled pork. Try the empenadas!

Gee E.Gee Ekachai: Plaintain chips with guacamole are delicious.

Joshua V.Joshua Van Dreel: Get a cortadito!

Screaming Tuna is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Milwaukee.

9. Screaming Tuna

8.4
106 W Seeboth St (Water Street (First)), Milwaukee, WI
Sushi Restaurant · Menomonee River Valley · 72 tips and reviews

Laura M.Laura Mortier: Great sushi! Ordered the Chefs Choice sushi platter for 6!

Aaron B.Aaron Biebert: Soak in the view. Savor it. Then post it on Instagram.

Brooke H.Brooke Hess: Try the no name roll. Delish!

Einstein Bros. Bagels is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Milwaukee.

10. Einstein Bros. Bagels

7.6
544 E Ogden Ave,, Milwaukee, WI
Bagel Shop · Lower East Side · 24 tips and reviews

Nina B.Nina BlathersJackson: I like there but have to ask what is on and in everything if you are a healthy eater moderation but great menu awesome smoothies and bagel selection

Dan S.Dan Saper: The service here is miserable...but I keep coming back!

Lauryn M.Lauryn Marie: TERRIBLE SERVICE!!!!! I will not return!!!

On The Clock Bar & Grill is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Milwaukee.

11. On The Clock Bar & Grill

7.8
4301 S Howell Ave (at Bolivar), Milwaukee, WI
American Restaurant · Town of Lake · 50 tips and reviews

KatieKatie: Great Friday night fish fry!! The potato pancakes are homemade and delicious!!

Cj M.Cj Michalski: Watch your step

George S.George Stevenson: A new, fun bar & grill for adults, minus the drama...opening in October.

Romans' Pub is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Milwaukee.

12. Romans' Pub

7.1
3475 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Pub · Fernwood · 15 tips and reviews

Alex B.Alex Barry: Actually, 32 beers on draught, and not only American micros, but fine German and Belgian choices as well. Classic and unique atmosphere inside, with a great covered deck outside for catching a smoke.

Scot P.Scot Przybylski: One of the best selections of craft and micro beers in the city.

Reggie W.Reggie Wegner: Mike Romans can be cantankerous at times, but it's unlikely that another bar in the city can beat the quality selection of craft beer that is typically on draught here.

Thief Wine Bar is one of The 13 Best Bright Places in Milwaukee.

13. Thief Wine Bar

7.1
400 N Water St (E St Paul Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Wine Bar · Juneau Town · 18 tips and reviews

Stephen M.Stephen Minutolo: They have exceptionally good pricing, better than Vino 100 on Erie, and the selection is surprisingly deep considering their size

Brian M.Brian Michael: In the Market

Stephanie S.Stephanie Sura: pick a wine flight off the list or create ur own