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Name: Honeypie Cafe
Address: 2643 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53207
Telephone: (414) 489-7437
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.94

Honeypie Cafe

2643 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53207

(414) 489-7437
Store is closed

Honeypie Cafe Menu

Main

Roasted Corn Clam Chowder

Corn Muffins

Cheese Plate

Pretzels

Pork Fries

Rich & Charlies Salad

Apples

Beets

House Green Salad

Short Stout

Lambwich

Porkslaw Bbq

Burger Wi

Klug

Chicken Pesto

Composter

Dlt

Grilled Cheese

Solid State

Macaroni And Cheese

Chicken Biscuit Pie

Pasty

Pot Roast

Hand-cut French Fries

Celery Root Slaw

Veggies

Pasty

Soup

Corn Muffin

Pickle Slices
Desserts - Pies

Key Lime

Chocolate Cream

Banana Cream

Almond Cream

Almond Banana Chocolate Cream

Coconut Cream

Black Bottom Banana Cream

Caramel Banana Coconut Cream

Cookies And Cream

Butter Pecan Cream

Butterscotch Cream

Milwaukee Mud

Almond Joy

Smores

Millionaire

Lemon

Cherry

Apple

Cheddar Bacon Apple

Mixed Berry

Cherry Berry

Blueberry

Peach Raspberry

Peach

Cherry Peach

Bourbon Walnut Pecan

Pumpkin

Pumpkin Streusal

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Desserts -cupcakes

Red Velvet

Banana Chocolate Chip

Double Chocolate

Smores

Chocolate Mint

Cookies And Cream

Mexican Chocolate

Vanilla Birthday

Pistachio Rose

Chai

Pumpkin

Carrot

Chocolate Malt

Lemon

German Chocolate

Vanilla Chocolate Chip

Chocolate Almond Cream

Black Forest

Mocha

Chocolate Raspberry

Chocolate W/vanilla Frosting

Vanilla W/chocolate Frosting

Strawberry

Healthy Meal suggestions for Honeypie Cafe

Main

Roasted Corn Clam Chowder [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Corn Muffins [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheese Plate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pretzels [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pork Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rich & Charlies Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Apples [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beets [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

House Green Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Short Stout [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lambwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Porkslaw Bbq [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burger Wi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Klug [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Pesto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Composter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dlt [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Solid State [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Macaroni And Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Biscuit Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pasty [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pot Roast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hand-cut French Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Celery Root Slaw [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggies [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pasty [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Corn Muffin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pickle Slices [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts - Pies

Key Lime [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Banana Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Almond Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Almond Banana Chocolate Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black Bottom Banana Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caramel Banana Coconut Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cookies And Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Butter Pecan Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Butterscotch Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Milwaukee Mud [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Almond Joy [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smores [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Millionaire [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lemon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cherry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Apple [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheddar Bacon Apple [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mixed Berry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cherry Berry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blueberry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Peach Raspberry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Peach [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cherry Peach [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bourbon Walnut Pecan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pumpkin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pumpkin Streusal [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts -cupcakes

Red Velvet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Banana Chocolate Chip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Double Chocolate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smores [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Mint [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cookies And Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mexican Chocolate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vanilla Birthday [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pistachio Rose [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pumpkin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carrot [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Malt [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lemon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

German Chocolate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vanilla Chocolate Chip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Almond Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black Forest [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mocha [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Raspberry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate W/vanilla Frosting [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vanilla W/chocolate Frosting [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Strawberry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Write An Anonymous Review

Zouyan L.

Service was a bit slow, but they were very busy at the time. We had the pork fries as an appetizer, but honestly they could have served as the meal. The plate was overflowing and by the time my (very late) entree arrived, I was already full. I think I ordered the special, some sort of steak with asparagus and (more) fries. The steak was cooked just as I instructed and tasted great. But there was very little of it. Maybe 15% of the plate had the steak and 80% was fries... As for the rest of the 5%, there were wonderfully delicious Brussels sprouts. They were tender, somehow crispy, and buttery. A very pleasant surprise and I wish there were more on my plate. (Did you check the above paragraph? It wasn't a typo, the menu said asparagus and I got Brussels sprouts.) Tons of pie and cupcake choices, too many to choose from! I'll go back the next time I'm in Bay View.
(3)
Aaron S.

On a coworker recommendation, I ate here this weekend. Very Bay View in ambiance. No shortage of those who are hip to be square. The Pork Fries - "the item". For $10, you cold feed a small country. The pulled pork on top was nothing special but I'd bet the fries themselves are hand-cut and the other fixing has nice touches. The jalapenos were excellent and not the canned variety. The Burger - Came out as ordered (MR) and was stacked with a correctly cooked egg and a very generous portion of bacon. The dessert - Orange Creme Pie. Not sweet, very understated flavor. Thick and creamy filling. Crust was crisp and excellent. Service - laid back. This is where the "hip" comes in. Friendly, but a bit slower than the norm. 15-20 minute wait on a Friday at 7:30pm for a deuce. Very reasonable for the location. The price - Meal for 2 - two cocktails, one app, two sandwiches with sides, two desserts, +22% tip ... $60 total. Reasonable.
(4)
Catherine F.

Great pie, fantastic breakfast casserole, hip interior
(4)
K- K.

LOVE THIS PLACE!! Went here for a close friend's birthday and then for her bachelorette party. Great service (they took pictures of us for the bachelorette party), fantastic food, everything! And then they made the cakes for this friend's wedding - no wedding cake from then on will ever compare. The only reason I didn't give five stars is that they tend to run out of certain dishes and drinks. When you decide on something from their menu, pick a backup - since everything is so great, this won't be difficult!
(4)
Ahris K.

I love the ambiance and the seasonality of their menu. Had an item off the blackboard and thoroughly enjoyed it! Yum! Also had a snip bit of my sisters' pulled pork sandwich (unbelievably tasty), and mac n cheese w/ bacon (c'mon, how can you go wrong with that). I will deifnitely be back for some more grubs and...well, PIE! :)
(4)
Sean U.

There's a special place in my heart for the pasty I ate. The Bloody Mary was good, but I must protest that sticking a salami cube in there without giving fair warning is a dirty trick to pull at a place that's ostensibly vegetarian-friendly.
(3)
Travis D.

We went here because we heard that this place has the best deserts in Milwaukee. Well, our experience wasn't all that good. I got the gnocchi with scallops, and truthfully, it was the saltiest dish I had ever been served in a restaurant. I don't like to complain (except on yelp I guess.......) so I just ate what I could, but it was so salty it burned my mouth. We also ordered the pork fries which were good, and pretty much enough food for two. The desert however is where we were really surprised....or should I say the lack of desert. We ordered a banana caramel pie, and no kidding, about 85% of the pie was made up of whip cream, the bottom most 15% of the pie including the crust had the rest of the fillings on it, a very large let down. They did have a very large selection of deserts, so maybe we just picked the wrong one.
(2)
Danielle B.

I end up eating at Honeypie a few times each year, but I'm never very impressed. Why do I keep going back? Well, I end up visiting in groups when restaurant choice is left to someone else and honestly I just keep hoping it'll get better! I noticed today that Honeypie has upped their fare - and prices - quite a lot since my last visit. I find it odd that a small restaurant on KK in Bayview with wooden tables and an "outdoorsy" decor would be serving $20 steaks. The new food items just don't fit with the decor, and I'm definitely not happy with their lack of a happy hour or weeknight drink specials and the strangely high prices on the rest of the menu. I had a $9 salad for dinner. It was fine, but nothing amazing. My cupcake, the one item I was really looking forward to, not having been disappointed by these Honeypie & Comet Cafe treats in the past, ended up being 75% frosting! The cake actually only rose to halfway up the cupcake liner; really disappointing. Honeypie, I appreciate that you're trying to make changes, but I think you're headed in the wrong direction. I'd like to see more well-honed comfort food at comfort food prices. Although, the other patrons in the restaurant tonight were all over the age of 50, so maybe I'm just not the target consumer.
(2)
Matt B.

Stuff White People Like turned into a restaurant and dropped in Bay View
(2)
Anna W.

My friend suggested this place and it's pretty darn good. There was a wait, but for some reason, every restaurant we went to had a 40minute wait during that trip to Milwaukee. Cheeseheads- learn to cook at home so when I go to Wisconsin I don't have to wait so long to eat at your restaurants! J/K. We walked in and stood near a 6 top next to the door that got their order as we waited. My picky eater husband declared that every dish that was brought out to them looked delicious. Yes there is hope! We were told it would be a 30 minute wait, but it was closer to 45. We sat at the bar. I got a J.V. to drink. It was soooooo good! I still keep raving to people about how delicious it was three weeks later. It was light and fruity with some complexity and the cherry was very tasty. I am definitely going to try to recreate this at home. To start we shared the pretzel and cheese: also sooo good. the texture of the pretzel was perfect, chewy warm interior, crust was great. The cheese was not disappointing, it had a little bite in a good "kinda sharp cheese" way. He had the Kobe skirt steak with gnocchi. He wasn't blown away but he did clean his plate ( I had to tell him gnocchi was "mashed potato puffs"). I had the "Rich and Charlie's Salad - Growing Power greens, grilled artichoke hearts, marinated hearts of palm, roasted red peppers, pickled red onions, shaved Parmesan, and red wine vinaigrette" . I can't tell you how impressed I was with this salad, and I HATE ordering salad at a restaurant. It was very interesting, and power greens are awesome! I couldn't identify any of the types of greens in the salad, and there was a variety of them. Very delicious! I was so full from pigging out all day (I allowed myself a free pass that weekend from my diet) that I couldn't get dessert, but they were good looking!
(4)
Nati K.

Always delicious! I love anything that has cheese sauce and gravy poured over it and honeypie delivers. I wish they had a more comfortable waiting area though. I always feel unwelcome and in the way while waiting for my table.
(5)
Kate F.

My experience at Honeypie Cafe was truly a mixed bag. Positives: The Mac n Cheese, Fried Green Tomatoes, Pretzel and Pie were GREAT! The prices were reasonable. The decor/ambiance was adorable. Negatives: Service was literally horrible. Our server was not really friendly, indifferent at best. Her attire was dirty, especially her apron. It was clear right way by her dirty apron (and I mean, stained, filthy, ground in- like three weeks worth of muck) that she was not a professional. We asked for a beet salad with the walnuts on the side. The salad came out with walnuts. When we told our server about the mistake she brought out a new salad without any walnuts on the side. We were celebrating a birthday and the birthday boy's entree was forgotten and came out about 15 minutes later than everyone else's food. We were never re-marked between courses even though we ordered a ton of apps and our plates/forks were clearly dirty. The server tried to drop off our check without offering any dessert. We had to ask about dessert and tell her that we were not ready to leave quite yet! The server didn't clear our table after dinner. She dropped off our dessert to enjoy among piles of dirty dishes from dinner. A bartender dropped by to clear our table and also brought us more cream because our server had disappeared. Overall: I would go back because the food was great. Do not come here for a special event or with a large group. The server clearly could not handle a 7-top.I wish a manager would've stepped in to help her out.
(3)
Justin F.

Honeypie Cafe needs another visit from me. As a faithful Comet patron, I came to Honeypie for an early Saturday brunch. I contemplated many delicious items on the list and settled on the Breakfast Pork Fries. Ensure you have a driver after eating this diabetic's nightmare. An extremely sugary sauce slathered the pulled pork making it almost unbearable to eat after I was half way done with the plate. When it comes down to pulled pork, I like to taste the pork not the sauce. Fortunately, I was not pulled over for a DUIBPF but the rest of my morning/early afternoon was spent digesting on the couch. Really fun place. Cool old mirror behind the bar. I dig it. I will be back.
(3)
Ashe D.

I had high hopes for Honeypie since it's a cousin to Comet (which I *love*). Sadly, it didn't quite live up to them. The service is mediocre (one brunch I actually got up and got our own menus because we sat for so long without them) and the food options for veg*ns are meh. They do carry amazing desserts (same as those at Honeypie) so if I want cupcakes for a party, I tend to stop by to pick some up.
(2)
Chrissy O.

Talk about good ol' Wisconsin comfort food! We came here on a cold, snowy night and the food and atmosphere could not have been more fitting! From delicious teas and beers to even better homemade food with fresh Wisconsin ingredients, everything was phenomenal! I would highly recommend this restaurant. You'll be so full when you leave, it's unreal. But don't skip dessert. It makes Honeypie worth the trip!
(5)
Mary T.

We discovered Honeypie on a getaway weekend in Milwaukee. This was by far the best find of all our getaway weekends to date! The four of us are faithful breakfast eaters on Sunday mornings. We have our favorite places in Chicago that we frequent so our standards are high. But we read about Honeypie and decided it was worth a shot--this was a very good decision. Our biggest issue? What to order. We decided that this review would have a name: The Conundrum on Kinnickinnic. How is one person to choose from such delightful items? Fortunately for us we had Cassidy to help us out. From the Chipotle Bloody Mary's (served with a garden full of stuff that's pickled and a mini bottle of Miller's) to the Honeypie Benedict to the Classic French Toast, all were fresh, served hot and delicious. This restaurant has figured it out that crazy combo's and gimmick's in a restaurant are NOT what the buying public want. They want good food made with the freshest ingredients, served by people who love the food. Their biscuits are light, buttery, oh so good and the sausage is perfection! Great coffee as well, can't forget that when talking about a brunch locale. Our biggest regret was we couldn't eat more! If I had to say anything "developmental" it would be that all the orders at our table had poached eggs and everyone of them were done a bit too hard, but there was still some yolk that was runny so it was not a lost cause. And really, I can get over a well done poached egg when it's on a mouthwatering biscuit and accompanied by awesome potatoes and smothered in a cheesy Gruyere sauce. The items we couldn't possibly stuff in were the beautiful baked goods. Each and every cupcake and pie looked great. Next time we'll go when it isn't 95 degrees and humid out so that we can bring baked goods home for later. We sat out on the patio, under lot's of shade trees and simply enjoyed. Honeypie is a great brunch spot, not fancy but relaxed and quite simply delicious. The wait staff were very friendly and not overbearing at all. Once they knew we were from Chicago they went out of their way to be welcoming and helpful. This restaurant is well worth your time to find on Kinnickinnic Ave. We'll be back!
(4)
Jay B.

Awesome food and service to match! I had the burger with a side salad. It was so good and I topped it off with a piece of butterscotch pie the size of my hand! I'd definitely come back.
(5)
Elizabeth A.

This is my husband and my favorite spot for weekend brunch. Yes, there will most likely be a bit of a wait during the late morning/early afternoon hours on any given Saturday/Sunday, but it's so worth it. Amazing breakfast burritos, breakfast casserole, ham biscuit...all so good! And to top it off, they serve Anodyne coffee...best coffee in Milwaukee by far!
(5)
William U.

Great comfort food. Very tasteful beer selection the staff can help you find something you will love if the micro beers are new to you in their selection. The atmosphere is part corner bar and part neighborhood restaurant it really works well. Staff are attentive and knowledgeable. My only drawback is its a smaller place so you may have to wait. Oh and the brunch on the weekends is delicious. The noise level is moderate so not a great romantic date place. But I like the buzz around me so its all good.
(4)
Megan S.

I'd like to give this place 4 stars, if only for the mouthwatering french fries they've served up (generously) with every sandwich I've bought. But their service prevented me from doing so -- Honeypie is consistently super-duper slow. It doesn't matter what time of day or night I arrive, how many other customers are present, or what my restaurant mates and I order. Slow slow slow slow slow! If you're not in a hurry and you feel like having some delicious comfort food, then put your patience on and head over to Honeypie. If you have any sort of time constraint or generally lack patience, then walk a few blocks up to Lulu or Centraal for a similar meal served more promptly.
(3)
Rich T.

Everything is spotty and inconsistent at Honeypie. Sometimes the food is good, other times they miss the mark. Same on service and bartenders. you either get someone who's nice and attentive or someone who's totally out of it. The last good thing i had there - eggs benedict (brunch) the last bad thing i had there - squash risotto (dinner) Sad to say, but the inconsistency will probably keep me from coming back.
(2)
Brian W.

The food here is great. Honeypie is one of our favorite places to eat. It is always on the short list for a meal out. They have a nice variety of menu items and a good beverage list. Part of the fun is the ever-changing chalkboard of freshly baked cupcakes and pies. We have even driven across town just to get a couple of cupcakes for dessert on occasion. Small, cozy, hole-in-the-wall type of place with a relaxed atmosphere and great food. What more do you need?
(5)
Jessica O.

Ambiance: Okay so it's hipster haven but not to the point where us unfortunate nonhipsters feel like we shouldn't be there. Kitschy decor. Its cozy & we got what was probably one of the best tables in the house tucked in a corner. Beverages:Big list of beers and wines. However, once I flipped over the drink menu to peruse the specialty drinks all other options faded to black as I zeroed in on a drink that I am convinced was created just for me. I am talking about the 5 Alive Cocktail. Indulge me a moment while I back it up to tell you that when I was young, there was a juice cocktail called "5 Alive" they may still make it. I LOVED that crap. The only time I could drink it was at my over-indulgent grandma's house because, really its a crappy sugary beverage. I would drink as much as I could there, never knowing when I'd get my next fix of the juice. I don't think I even let the waitress finish the question"Would you like to order something to drink" before I blurted out "5 Alive" like a Tourette's addled addict. This drink TASTED like 5 Alive. Sugary, fruity, citrusy. It was like Carmen Miranda came & did the Mambo on my tongue. For that alone, I have a DEEP reverence for Honeypie. Food:I ordered the Short Stout sandwich which has beef short ribs, fontina cheese, onion jam, & greens on deliciouso sourdough bread. Served with a side of fries that I swapped out for salad, we'll get to why in a bit. The short ribs were very tender, nice and fatty too. The onion jam was a perfectly sweet compliment to the cheese. The bread had a nice crust & a creamy center & was grilled to perfection. The salad was a mixture of greens, grape tomatoes and cucumbers. Speaking of cucumbers, the sandwiches come with pickle chips. I would wager they pickle their own. BEST DAMN PICKLES ever. They were like a hybrid of dill and bread & butter. Crisp with the slightest hint of cinnamon warmth. These pickles made me a criminal. When the boyfriend wasn't looking, I boldly stole his right off his plate. B.F. ordered the burger on an egg bun that left competitors to shame. Seriously, the chickens who selflessly sacrificed their babies via the eggs used are heroes. The toppings were: American cheese, lettuce, tomato, a fried egg, & like 5 strips of bacon. The fried egg oozed it's yolk over the entire burger baptizing it in it's golden liquid. He swapped his fries out for the Split Pea Soup. The reason we swapped out both of our fries was because as an appetizer, we ordered what might be the most horken, snorken, fatty plate of enlightenment ever imagined. I speak of course, in hushed reverent tones of the Pork Fries. I don't think god rested on Sunday, I think he created Pork Fries and just didn't tell anyone. I am here to tempt you with the knowledge of these. Homemade, hand-cut french fries, topped with a creamy white cheese sauce, tons of bacon, pickled jalepenos (sidebar again I think they pickled them in house) & the divine inspiration.....pulled pork. You eat these with a fork because physics demands it. I would have taken a picture of these to share with you, and then you would see their glory and decided you needed to try these. Instead I leave you with my description and no picture, elevating these to mythical Mount Olympus proportions. Surely any physical evidence of Mt. Olympus would fail to do it justice. That is how I felt about these fries. (or I didn't take the picture because upon the platter hitting the table I immediately began shoveling them into my mouth, you decide the real reason.) Staff: We had an adorable waitress. When I ordered the aforementioned 5 Alive Cocktail (moment of silence) I asked her if it really tasted like 5 Alive. She blinked at me in youthful confusion & said "I don't know, what's 5 Alive"? Ah, youth. She was attentive & sweet. When she brought the desserts to go she said they had mangled the pie & so she wasn't charging us for it because it wasn't up to their standards. That is top drawer service & commitment to product excellence. Bathrooms: I found Honeypies to be first & foremost CLEAN. Secondly, well stocked. Thirdly, nicely decorated. Subway tiles on the bottom half of the walls, gorgeous vintage sink, kitschy wall art. See Picture. OMG! In my Pork Fry Haze I almost forgot to tell you about the desserts! How could I be so remiss? Okay, save room for dessert. Scratch that, don't save room for dessert. Pig out on those pork fries, & order dessert to go. If you get a cupcake, it comes in an enchanting pink cube with a little sticker that says "Eat Me". The cupcakes are towering infernos of sugary frosting atop a moist cake. I opted for the Pistachio & Rose Water cupcake. It was adorable & delicious. I also ordered a slice of the Orange Cream Pie. It's the pie in the forefront of my picture. The thick rope of buttery flaky crust enrobed a mildly sweet orange filling. That crust was one of the best crusts I've ever eaten.
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Karrie M.

Honeypie... Just sounds adorable, doesn't it? I am a Nebraska girl, and we sure do like our meat. Let me tell you, I was pretty freakimg excited to find out you could get a plate of fries topped with a huge helping of shredded pork. Holy Pig, I was not disappointed. Definitely not going to help anyone fit into some skinny jeans, but if it is comfort you are after, you can't go wrong here. Not just the pork fries, but Honeypie has a ton of heavy, rich, soul-soothing food on their menu to take the edge off. There are some lighter options, too. Some unique salads and tasty soup are always good staples here. And, yes - oh yes - they have dessert. It was like being one of those flat little plastic people from candyland (yeaaah '80's!) surrounded by all of the scrumptious options - cakes, pies, and cupcakes with mounds of frosting so deep you could dig a tunnel through them! Really I am just withholding one star for the service and the space. It is super cramped inside if you go at a busy time, and our waitress really seemed to have a hard time handling her workload. If it's busy, you could try just getting the pork fries and dessert to go :)
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Lauren B.

Be careful. They don't update their online menu. We ordered the $15 scallops over the phone and they charged us $19. And it's not only the prices that aren't updated. Some of the food posted online wasn't available when we called either. The lady tried to tell me their web guy doesn't work on the weekends but it's been the same for months. The food is not good enough to put up with the bad customer service and sloppy upkeep.
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Kelly K.

I rarely indulge in brunch, but when I do, I really really do. We had friends in town after a long night out and came in on a Sunday to soak up our late night vodka. We had to wait for about 30 minutes but didn't care. We eyed up every plate we saw and our mouths were watering. The atmosphere is very Bay View cute and cool but not like you felt like you weren't cool enough to be there. It has a diner feel but warmer, like Mom's kitchen meets Luke's Diner from Gilmore Girls. We sat down in this great corner with mismatched chairs and a couple boxes of trivial pursuit on the ledge. Drank HUGE waters and ordered quickly. Our food came out pretty fast for how busy they were. Our table ordered Corn Beef Hash, the Farmer's Breakfast, Honey Pie Benedict and The Contender. Everyone loved their food. The Corn Beef Hash was WAY different than anywhere we've ever been. It was almost soupy and did not look pretty BUT OMG TASTED AMAZING! It was almost a little spicy and the corned beef was cooked to perfection. Just melting in your mouth. My meal was the Farmer's Breakfast and it was classic but above the normal. The side of gravy was unexpected and AWESOME! I dipped EVERYTHING in it! Our friends loved theirs too and MMMMMMMMMS and YUMMMMMMMMMS were all over our table. We loved it. Can't wait to go back. Don't be scared about the wait, it's worth every hungry minute.
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Kristy L.

I've been here twice now; once for pie after dinner. The pie is really good! That part I can agree with. BUT my friend and I went here for breakfast last weekend. While the waitress was really nice, the service was SLOW, they were out of 10 different incredients, didn't add vegan sausage to my friend's dish, and didn't ask when I said I wanted fried eggs if they should be over easy or over hard (I assumed, and wrongfully so, they would be over hard). Yuck. As my friend said, "I typically don't like breakfasts I could easily (if not better) make myself." I couldn't agree more. Really unimpressive. BUT, the pie is good.
(2)
Jon D.

Girlfriend and I stopped in here on the way back to Chicago, probably our mistake for coming in on Mothers Day, which made the place over-crowded, and slowed the service. Ok, I won't hold that against them. After waiting about 35 minutes we were sat at the bar, again, not a big deal besides the fact that folks were elbowing us and ordering drinks between us, which, at 9am, isn't really that awesome. The menu was mostly savory, and done well. The Contender was filling, everything tasted incredibly fresh, and we overheard that all the veggies were fresh picked. You get a beer-back with your bloody, which, if you're in to that, is a cool concept. Very Wisco, I hear. We got two slices of pie for the road, which were outstanding. The delivery of food took a little more time than I would've liked, especially as the girl running the bar took four groups orders at once. Those groups got their food 15-20 minutes before us, ordering the exact same items. Wasn't too impressed with that. If I'm back in Milwaukee I'll def stop by, and I'm sure this will be bumped up a star.
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Laura F.

I stopped at Honeypie with my mom and my tired 18-month old at an odd afternoon time on a recent weekend. Perhaps because it was too late for lunch and too early for dinner, there was no wait for a table and the service was quite speedy. The pleasantly buzzing atmosphere was loud enough to drown out my son's occasional shouting (a huge bonus in a restaurant at this stage in my life), and the friendly diners played along when he wanted to turn around and talk to them. There are few things more mortifying to me than showing up in a mostly silent restaurant with a few other diners and then having your kid want to yell, run around, and knock over the salt shakers while you try to contain his energy. Anyway, we ordered a beer and a ginger snap cocktail, which was very tasty. The beer menu is extensive, although there's nothing on tap, apparently because they don't have room for kegs. My pulled pork sandwich and my mom's vegetarian hot sandwich (can't remember the name)ncame soon after ordering. The waitress was friendly if a bit awkward. I thought the food was great and the menu is definitely calling me back for a more relaxed and hopefully child-free dinner with my husband or a friend.
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Laura M.

For the morning after a brief Milwaukee adventure, my friend and I were lucky enough to belly up to the bar at the Honeypie Cafe despite several people waiting around for tables. Bloody Marys were calling our names, and we were thrilled when they arrived accompanied by 7-ounce Miller High Life chasers (in the cutest teeniest, tiniest bottles ... LOVE). The drink comes with garnish/meal, including pickled vegetables. After the rather chewy pickled Brussel sprout, I had enough of the pickles. The menu was incredible ... if a bit bipolar: lovely sounding vegan offerings or gut-busting, pork-laden platters. I had the pork fries (breakfast potatoes, pulled pork, gruyere cheese sauce, sunnyside up egg and bacon ... yes. All of that.), which I loved every bite of (8 hours later, I'm still not hungry ... and maybe regretting it ... ). My friend had Honeypie's eggs Benedict dish that looked great. Not knowing much about Milwaukee or the Bayview area, I was impressed with the diversity in crowd: hipsters, 20-somethings, 30-somethings ... it was impressive. I will say the service was as you'd expect when everyone is in skinny jeans, thrifted clothes and glasses I wore in the seventh grade: indifferent and not intent to impress. When asked if we wanted dessert, the bartender couldn't tell us what kind of pie they had today (despite the fact there was an all but empty chalkboard that they could've written the pies down on) and water glasses never were refilled ... even sitting at the bar. I'd love to head back to the area to explore Bayview and make the healthy choice of a Honeypie Cafe vegan dish.
(3)
Sarah T.

Honeypie has become one of my favorite restaurants in Bay View. The service is excellent (waiting times can feel a little ridiculous on Fridays and weekends, but it's definitely an experience worth waiting for!), the atmosphere is cozy and laid-back, and the food is always amazing. If you're new to Honeypie and don't know where to start, try the chicken biscuit pie and you won't be disappointed -- or hungry when you leave. If you're into sandwiches, order the grilled cheese (served with a cup of the richest, most amazing tomato soup you will ever eat) or the lambwich. If you want something tasty to share, go for the soft pretzels. The macaroni and cheese is another favorite that I have a hard time passing up whenever I'm there. Don't forget to finish your meal with a cupcake or a piece of pie!
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Nick S.

Watch me jumpstart is what i went with. it was, Two slices of egg battered brioche w eggs and cheese, with bacon and potatoes. It was not too bad. Tasted like a egg and cheese sandwich with bacon, in between french toast. My only suggestion would be either slice the bread thinner or add more inside the "sandwich" as most of the flavor was kinda lost in between all that bread. Good hipster vibe. Busy busiling
(3)
A N.

Honeypie is one of our favorite restaurants in Milwaukee, and we eat there at least 2-3 times monthly. Most menu items are inexpensive (less than $12) and they have some pricier dinner options that are well worth the money (less than $25). They use mostly local purveyors-- locally grown veggies and meats from WI. We love the cheese plate as an appetizer (they often change out the cheeses) and their homemade pickles. Great vegetarian entree options- the Klug (house-made Field Roast sandwich) is our favorite, and their seasonal pasties (pastries filled with seasonal veggies) are a good vegan option. If I want fresh, raw veggies, I go with the beet salad or Composter sandwich (delicious veggies and cream cheese on a salty rye bread). I also love their grilled cheese and tomato soup. The french fries are some of the best in town. My husband LOVES the pot roast entree, and he has begged them to bring back the Chesterfield (basically turkey dinner on rye bread -- turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce) - its not currently on the menu. And the desserts! The pies, cobblers, and cupcakes are amazing- a huge variety each week, and I've never tasted one I didn't like My favorite is the chocolate pie (has cinnamon in the crust). There are lots of vegan dessert options also. Brunch options are great- I love their French toast and omelettes. Perhaps best of all is their beer menu. In addition to an extensive list of bottled beers, they have a weekly rotation of kegs, sometimes one off pony kegs, and the lead bartender does a great job of choosing from nanobreweries. It's fun to go in each week and try something new. The bartenders are always willing to talk about each selection. The servers are also wonderful - the waitresses are knowledgable about the menu and are friendly and always remember us when we come in. The host is also very friendly and efficient in finding us seating during busy times. The only downside about Honeypie is that it's somewhat small and you may need to wait a bit for seating on weekend nights, and the noise level can get high. During the summer, they have a great private patio seating area which is always our first choice. We are truly going to miss Honeypie when we move from WI next month!
(5)
Chris G.

For the brunch novice, who isn't quite ready to dive head first into dim sum, Honey Pie delivers brunch classics for a total around $16 per person. Our brunch was an excellent way to start off the weekend, even if both of us had never done a Saturday morning brunch before! I would definately recommend Honey Pie again to those that are looking for a home-cooked meal and atmosphere. Read the full review at MilwaukeeBrunchReviews.câ€¦ - milwaukeebrunchreviews.câ€¦
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Justin J.

Everytime i'm in Milwaukee I ask to go here. It's clean and very good. You have to wait at places that are good so it's just part of the deal. i always go with the Pasty of sorts and the deserts are awesome. I would highly recommend this place if your looking to not eat grease all trip long. Staff was friendly and service was great......
(4)
Margaret B.

After a very disappointing trip to Wisconsin State Fair Park for the holiday craft show, Mom and I decided to try Honeypie. I think next time we consider this craft show, we'll reconsider and go to Honeypie instead! I'd seen decent reviews on Yelp, and thought it might be worth a try. The sandwiches did not disappoint. When our waitress mentioned that a lot of people like syrup on the sandwich I ordered (the Solid State - turkey, ham, bacon, cheese, and I don't remember what all else between thick slices of some sort of very nice bread), I thought, there are a lot of odd people north of the state line... until discovering that the bread is more like French toast. Sort of a Monte Cristo, but without the weighty feeling (even though this sandwich is a good 4 inches high). It came with a generous portion of some of the best French fries I've ever had. Mom and I both wound up taking half of our sandwiches home; I have to admit that I can't wait to get at the other half. I also took home two cupcakes, one chocolate with vanilla frosting and the other pumpkin chocolate chip with cream cheese frosting. The chocolate/vanilla cupcake is already history. It's a good cupcake, probably as good as I'd make myself, so I'm happy with it. Honeypie is a cute place, too. My only complaint with appearance is, we almost went somewhere else because the place looked closed. The beer sign in the window was off, and from the outside, it didn't look terribly well lit. When we saw someone come out, we thought, okay, it's open. It's small, but warmly decorated, with old photos and needlepoint on the walls above substantial wooden tables. The look from the outside was deceptive; it's a lot like sitting in Mom's kitchen, only more warmly (as opposed to brightly) lit. It's a nice, friendly place. Honeypie is good, and I'd go back. Is it worth a 200-mile round trip? No. (Do I think any place is worth a 200-mile round trip? No.) Is it worth going if I'm somewhere in the neighborhood? Definitely. Most definitely.
(4)
Zsa Zsa X.

I listened to Honeypie hype for a good year or so before I actually caved in and accompanied a friend to brunch. I ordered one of the specials, bananas foster French toast, which was pretty good but really nothing special (basically French toast with sliced, warmed bananas and a vaguely caramel sauce). She ordered a standard meat & potatoes breakfast which looked okay but basically like a slightly-less-greasy diner type plate. I did get a bad vibe from the lady who served us (we sat at the counter). She seemed miffed that we were taking "so long" (just over one hour to eat and chat a bit) and gave me kind of a look every time she refilled my coffee. I guess that's to be expected at pretty much any Bay View restaurant... Their bakery stuff did look super yummy but maybe a little overpriced. $2.75 for one cupcake? I understand it was a larger sized cupcake but, eh. I dunno, I suppose I'd give this place another try... If my wallet can take another hit.
(3)
Faith D.

Mary says it's the conundrum on Kinnickinnic -- I say it's serendipity! Lovely brunch. Excellent bloody marys (served with mini beers) -- everyone agreed our choices were great. Our server was friendly and helpful and I'm looking forward to our next trip. See Mary T's review -- which I echo -- wholeheartedly.
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Ellie B.

I wasn't too impressed with the experience here. We had to wait a while for a table, which is fine, but we waited way too long for our food. The table next to us got seated after us and had their salad course and then their food before ours even came. The waitress seemed to tend to the tables around us pretty consistently but not so much ours. The fries were good and I got the Klug sandwich which was decent but the bread was huge and hard/crunchy and tore the crap out of my mouth. They have a nice big drink selection and some of their desserts are good. The pies kind of annoy me because they go WAY overboard with the whipped cream. Seriously, it's okay if your pie isn't 6 inches tall, it can still be good.
(2)
Rocco L.

Be prepared to leave full. The place is consistently awesome, as I've been a few times, and has a killer brunch menu in addition to their standard menu. The sandwiches are solid and their Pasty's kick major 'A'. Sandwiches, salads, mac & chee, eggs, sausage... all good. Fantastic beer choices and a friendly staff make it even better. All walks of life dine here. The decor looks like Crate & Barrel meets grandma & grandpa's basement storage room. I like it. It feels good in this place. The people eating here feel good too. It just feels good. Got it? Now go get a Pasty and a beer and talk to some nice people who want to feed you until you can be fed no more.
(4)
Erin B.

It seems like the reviews for Honeypie are all over the board and that makes sense to me. I think that there are some things that they do quite well, like cupcakes and lovely cocktails, but there are things that are meh. I have to say that I have never been a fan of the "hunting cabin/displaying my ample kills on the wall/Bambi must die to prove I have a giant wang" look, but somehow, I find the decor here kind of charming as opposed to murder-y despite the trio of dead deer hovering over the bar. The service here is as good as any too-cool-for-school hipster service will ever get. But that's life. Also, that's Bayview. I was kind of hoping for a few more food options, as their menu seems like it's not complete, especially if you stop in before 5 pm like we did recently. They do have a great beer menu and their desserts are fantastic, so I guess, what else do you really need? I guess since Comet is just down the street from me, I wouldn't exactly go all the way to Honeypie just for their sweets, but if I were in the area, I would definitely stop back for a treat!
(3)
Paul M.

Egh. Meatloaf and porkslaw were really good. Pork fries were good. I love banana cream pie, but not thiers, its lack luster banana pudding waisted on a great crust. Didnt like the cookies n cream cupcake so much that i couldnt finish. Over priced on top of that. Service was great though.
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Kyle W.

K.K. Ave. used to be a dead zone. In the last decade it has exploded with a wide array of businesses. Honey pie arrived in the middle of "The Bay View Revolution". Parking can be a challenge if you're used to having easy access. But, if you've ever spent time in a large city it's nothing to fear. The exterior and interiors are well designed. It's a comfortable and unique environment. They have a nice variety of seating options (counter,booth, tables). The wait staff has been anywhere from great to mediocre. They use "Anodyne" coffee which to me is the best in the city. The coffee is never burned and rarely stale. Their pies are simply delicious. Where "Honey Pie" fails is in the inconsistency of their meals. I have friends who adore the place and so I eat there more often than I usually would (I'd never eat there otherwise). The meals vary in flavor, freshness, and skill. You know when they have a lesser cook working. Once I decided to get breakfast. That seemed easy enough. My breakfast included eggs, toast, potatoes, and bacon. It was served in under two minutes. This was because they already had everything cooked. You could tell they had heated it up in their oven. Worst of all my toast was half cooked and my bacon was soft and old. They were just lazy and they were not checking the food that was going out. A pre-cooked breakfast is embarrassing and insulting when the restaurant claims to be a couple steps above the rest and charges nine dollars for a basic meal. Even "Perkins" cooks my breakfast fresh. The real downfall of "Honey Pie" is it's absurd prices. Yes, they use fresh ingredients, although they don't always give you fresh food. And, despite their use of quality ingredients the food does not live up to the hype or price. If you want to be seen or feel the need to interject something hip in conversation like "We were at "Outpost" and then we went to Honey Pie." this place is well suited for your social needs. If it's well priced consistent food you want, you'd be better driving a half a mile down the road.
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Christine C.

Caveat - we live in DC so this is a review from a non-local. My boyfriend and I came here our last night in Milwaukee after the neighborhood was recommended by a local who encouraged us to venture outside of downtown. I found Honeypie after a quick internet search and we are eternally grateful that we did. Came on a Saturday night around 6:30 and grabbed a seat at the bar. The service was excellent and the decor and design reminds me of hip eateries in the Chelsea/West Village/downtown neighborhoods in NYC. The Klug sandwich was amazing, it's always wonderful to find a tasty and unique vegetarian dish. Hands down this was one of the best meals and experiences we had on our trip around Wisconsin.
(5)
Anthony P.

We came on a Sunday for brunch. The experience was rather "meh". The service especially was underwhelming - not particularly friendly and *incredibly* slow. The only upside is that the atmosphere is pretty chill with a nice patio. My biscuits and gravy were also satisfying enough.
(2)
megan s.

Yum! After a recent relocation from Chicago, I was happy find tasty, vegetarian friendly places such as Honeypie right off of the bat. The first time I visited Honeypie was on a date. My first impressions were: great beer and wine list (though, I'd love to see some drafts) and lots of food that for me to choose from. The interior is a bit on the smaller side, but we had no problem getting a table at 8pm on a Friday night. The service was great, I had the Klug Sandwich, it was great, all around a good experience. Second time I visited with a friend and we sat on the outdoor patio. The patio was quaint. The server offered us all free samples of a cider that someone had accidentally ordered. That was nice. I don't recall what I ate, but I recall leaving full and happy = :).
(4)
Tony K.

I don't have much to add to what others had to say. Came in for brunch - and was overall pleased. Many vegan/vegetarian options. Neither here nor there.
(3)
Brad B.

We went back. Yes, its true. We took a friend from out of town to Honeypie for dinner. I ate duck. He ate meatloaf. Both were really good. The bread. Oh. Lord. The bread. I'm bringing my own butter next time, though. And. We ordered pies for a graduation party we are having at our house - when discussing the event with my grandmother she said, "I was thinking of getting a cake." I responded, almost offended at the idea of a cake when pies this good are afoot, "look, we're getting pies....pies so good that if someone even suggests that they want cake at this party, I'm tossing them out on their ear." My grandmother laughed. She's cool like that.
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Brian P.

I was in here last weekend for an early dinner. It was very good, but not great. For starters, the menu seemed strange. It wasn't brunch, but it wasn't full on dinner. It seemed to be somewhat of an in-between. We split pork fries, which were wonderful as always. I had a burger which comes with the regular fix ins including an egg. I didn't want fries with it...because i was already having pork fries. Our waitress said I could have soup or salad. I went with some soup The burger was good, but I felt like the egg was too much. It was there just to be there. As opposed to really adding to the burger. The venison soup was good as well. We all split a piece of almond pie for dessert. It was a indulgent combo of salty and sweet. When the bill came, I had an additional $2 added for soup, and my friend had $1 added for his salad. No where on the menu or did the waitress say that it would cost more for substitutions. It just rubs me the wrong way when that happens.
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A H.

Every time I go to Milwaukee, I make an effort to eat at Honeypie. The food is delicious, fresh and local with an ever-changing list of seasonal specials. The cocktails are tasty, and the beer list is great. If the weather is good, sit out on the cute back patio. We even sat out during a light rain, and it was really pleasant to eat under the umbrellas listening to the rain fall. Best advice? Save room for the pie! Their key lime pie was one of the best I've ever had!
(5)
brandice k.

I've been to Honeypie several times. Even before I lived down the street. The interior is almost identical to a restaurant I worked at in Seattle called Smith. Someone here must know Linda Dershang or at least visited one of her five restaurants. I have had mixed experienced with my food. I will mention my favorite thing is the Honeypie Benedict that is made with a biscuit, topped with a poached egg, some delicious gouda chicken sausage and BÃ©chamel!! It is only available at brunch, and only if you get there early. I hear their (Tuesday night?) fried chicken is out of this world. I love fried chicken something vicious, so I will make a point to get back there this fall.
(3)
Erica M.

Great atmosphere, neat neighborhood, decent food. My partner and I both had the breakfast burrito. It wasn't "amazing", but it was pretty good. Service was great, we sat at the bar because it was pretty packed in the restaurant area. Overall, we had a good time and I would go back to try something else, perhaps the Eggs Benedict.
(4)
Emma B.

Amazing. Do go!! Killer scramble, rosemary potatoes, and corn muffins to die for. Expect a wait, but well worth it.
(5)
Samar S.

Great desserts for Milwaukee. We had the salted caramel pie -which was amazing. Also had a Germen Chocolate bar which was also very good. Must visit when you are having a sweets craving!
(4)
Sara T.

I hate to have to write this review... as I would rather support a local restaurant in the area. However, the last time I went there the experience was unpleasant to say the least. I was with two other people on a weeknight around quarter to 7. So, it wasn't very busy and we were seated right away. The first thing that bothered me was the way the staff treated us. I was not impressed with the staff and they seemed to look down on us. We asked what specials there were and the server seemed like she never heard of dinner special before. It was extremely difficult to communicate with her. We placed our orders right away and did not order any alcohol beverages. We waited over 45 minutes to get our food!!! I always try to be patient because I realize the kitchen is smaller. However, I really started to get upset when we saw people who came in after us received their food before us. There were several tables of people who came in several minutes after us who received their food orders. We began to wonder if our waitress forgot to place the order. We inquired about it and instead of receiving an apology and some basic customer service we got nothing. The server and other staff treated us like we were the ones at fault for inquiring where are food was. My friends and myself are very well-mannered people and we go out of our way to be nice in restaurants. So we weren't even acting angry about it. Our food came and I was extremely disappointed in the serving sizes. Be prepared to have a very small plate of food for a relatively pricey menu. Besides that, I was a little underwhelmed by the food. It wasn't that great and I think there are far better places to eat in the city for better prices and service. Overall, I don't imagine I'll be going back to Honeypie again soon... I think that there are better places to eat in the city- especially Bay View.
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Meredith B.

I like this cute little Milwaukee cafe! Three of us stopped in around 1130 for brunch on a Sunday, and got seated in just 5-10 minutes. They have a lovely little back patio, that was well shaded and filled with flowerpots - if it's a nice day, definitely sit back there! It's nicer than the slightly chilly and dim interior of the cafe. Unless you're a vampire. I got a large glass of fresh orange juice for $2.25 which is hella cheap - this is how I feel every time I'm in a city besides Chicago - and then proceeded to spill it all over the table and myself, because you can't take me anywhere. The waitress helped me clean up and then got me another full glass. She was super sweet about it and didn't act annoyed or make me feel stupid, which she'd have had every right to do since it was fairly stupid of me. They did have quite the beer list and a tasty looking cocktail selection, but in our hungover state we were looking to hydrate, not have the hair of the dog that bit us. I ordered the breakfast casserole, which is basically the perfect hangover entree - it's $10.50. You get a baking dish filled that has a homemade biscuit on the bottom, and is then smothered with mushroom and sausage gravy, bacon, and some herbed potatoes. Some cheddar cheese is broiled on top, and then a sunny-side up egg crowns the whole affair. It was comforting, filling, savory, and salty. The egg was a touch overdone, but other than that I thought it was prepared well. I don't like mushrooms, but they were large enough to pick out and give to my boyfriend. The dominant flavors in the gravy were sausage and salt; it was pretty tasty, but will require you to keep reaching for the water glass. It will hit the spot if you want to fill up with a hearty breakfast that, remarkably, isn't really greasy at all! They use local products and make as much as possible from scratch, and I'm always down with that. I'd be happy to stop in again, next time I happen to be in Milwaukee. All the best sounding foods on the menu are the unhealthiest ones, which is fine by me.
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Hana C.

Came with friends for Sunday brunch. The host was really friendly and accommodating. It is first come, first serve, so we couldn't make a reso in advance. Regardless, seating was not a problem at 10:30am. Two of us ordered the traditional eggs benedict that day. Both dishes had poached eggs that were completely overcooked, with hardened yolks and dried hollandaise sauce on top of it. I think they must have been sitting in the window cooking for a while before the food was run. This was the first time I have ever sent food back at a restaurant. Our server happened to check on us right away and told me that she would refire the eggs. However, the new poached eggs didn't arrive until the rest of the party had finished their food. They also arrived without any hollandaise, so I tried to scrape off some hollandaise from the old eggs, but it was so dried on the eggs that I couldn't get any of it. I ate the benedict without the sauce; our server never checked on how the refire was so I couldn't ask her for the sauce even if I had really wanted it. The only part of the dish that was still hot were the new eggs. Another friend in the group got food poisoning from The Farmer's Breakfast. So, there's that. Overall, service is friendly but my benedict was awful. I was disappointed that neither the server, who ran my food that day, nor the kitchen, cared to make sure that every component was executed well. I work in a restaurant so I am very aware that slipups happen and refires can be frustrating on a busy day. I am also aware that the way these accidents are handled make a huge difference but Honeypie unfortunately, fell flat.
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Kyle H.

I had heard mixed raves and rants about the food and service here so was ready to opine for myself! I came alone and bellied up to the bar one Thursday at prime dinner time. Honeypie has a great mission to using local foods, and when possible, organic. There will be a wait for a table, and the waiting "area" isn't exactly huge. It's also self-serve, as you need to put your name on a clipboard if you want a table and then wait. Not exactly a smiling first impression that a human hostess could add to this step...but Honepie's not exactly about good service. A great selection of beers and specialty drinks, I was only too happy to be facing the beer fridge! From my perch I could also espy the kitchen, and bakery service area. My Bellyslaw (pulled pork sandwich with celery root slaw) was fabulous! The homemade pickles had a nice anise flavor to them that was a nice suprise! You can "sub out" soup, salad or pie for the famous fries, and I just meant to order pie right away because they are so damn busy, so they accidentally subbed out my fries for cherry pie. The Vegan pie was good, but I missed the flaky crust that only butter can give. Still, it's great that so many baked goods are Vegan-friendly! Speaking of bakery...so many people stop in just to get bakery to go! It seemed the faves were banana cream and key lime pie. Honeypie Cafe really could use a designated spot for Bakery To Go ordering. Also, the relatively "green" servers seemed overwhelmed by the high traffic of to-go bakery orders, in addition to waiting tables. The bartender was a nice guy, but was also working frantically to keep up with drink orders and also food orders for those of us sitting at the bar. There are many more items on Honeypie's menu that I would like to try, so I will be back. I just hope they get some help with their service flow to make things run more smoothly in the future.
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Pat O.

I've been here several times and each visit can be summed up with two words: meh. Service can range from okay to on the low end of tepid. The food selections are usually pretty interesting. One time I had a duck dish that was decent. Today I had the Mac and Cheese. It sounded really good on the menu and in reality left me with no discernible taste in my mouth. This would be okay if the cheese were, say, Limburger. But, Gruyere should have a very nice finish to it and this bowl, sadly, did not. My wife claimed the Venison Chilit was pretty tasty and since it is my job to eat all leftovers in a timely fashion, I will verify this shortly. All-in-all, a mediocre place at just above medium prices.
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Phillip M.

#1 in Milwaukee for COMFORT FOOD and Vintage Trivial Pursuit!! My vote for the best local spot in Bay View.
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Eric M.

So much love for Honeypie... Been going here a bunch more lately, mainly because of the outdoor patio in the back. It is so casual back there, I busted out a cribbage board and started playing with a friend over dinner. Also, if you're entertaining vegetarian/vegan friends or family this place should be highly considered. The menu is well priced, locally sourced, and creative. The corn bread muffins strike a chord with me every time. I stay away from the pie, but did have a slice of banana cream with my friend from out of town a couple weeks ago. It was unbelievable. Beer list is great too. Cocktail list is subpar at best, but not everyone in town can be Blue Jacket or the Hamilton, or duplicate the Manhattans at Zarletti. Super solid place, will be continuing to frequent.
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Jason L.

Driving along KK in Bayview we stopped at Honeypie for an improntu dinner. The decor is definitely 'up north' style and very unique. After being tempted by a gargantuan burger called the Local Yokel (it has to be at least 2,000 calories with Lettuce, BBQ Pork, Burger, bacon, Swiss Cheese, carmelized onions, mushrooms, beer-battered jalepeno sticks, Ranch dressing, sunny side up egg, a bun and a breakfast sausage garnish) that was part of a month long promotion with a radio station I settled on their pork slaw sandwich while the PIC selected a cheddar/tomato/spinach/olive oil toasted cheese sandwich--both served with an order of fries....WOW! Both were fantastic. My mouth is watering at the thought of these right now. Service was very good and very helpful in answering menu related questions. We'll be back again...and this time with intentions of stopping at Honeypie.
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Katelyn H.

Never disappointed when it comes to Honeypie's breakfast. Their quiche of the day is always yummy and I absolutely love the breakfast casserole. There is a cute little patio area in the back and the staff is always pleasant and attentive. Unfortunately, the place does get pretty crowded, especially on weekend brunch times, so expect long wait times.
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Aaron Y.

I am going to say that Honeypie is overrated. One visit was enough for me. We went for brunch and our group split the Pork Fries. They were definitely good and I nice "appetizer" for the six of us. I ordered the Solid State Sandwich and was unimpressed. It's my own fault for ordering a sandwich on egg battered brioche. I just couldn't enjoy a sandwich that tasted like french toast. The brioche was too rich for my liking. I forget what everyone else ordered but everyone agreed that one visit to Honeypie was more than enough.
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Tracy B.

Very Disappointed! We went in last night for my friend's birthday dinner. I heard HoneyPie is owned by the same owners of Comet, so I figured it had to be great. We had the worst service I've had in a really long time. Maybe it was just our waitress, but it was really bad. She took forever to fill up drinks the entire time we were there. Our food took 45 minutes to come out, and none of us ordered anything that should take so long. One girl's pasty was burned on the bottom, and she said it tasted like a microwaved pot pie...eww. At that point she didn't want to send it back, because we had plans to meet people out after dinner and it was already late. I ordered the "fancy cobb salad"...I will say fancy is a bit of a stretch. It was pretty basic, and I added chicken that wasn't fancy either. The corn muffins were good, but they didn't make up for the experience. We really wished we had had enough time for dessert, but unfortunately we didn't. We watched other people eat desserts and they looked delicious. I may give this place a second chance, because my friends all said past experiences were very good. I just think bad food and worse service at dinner hour on a Saturday night is bad business.
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Tim W.

My daughter has been to Honeypie before and highly recommends it . I would agree. We went to dinner Saturday evening and had about a 10 minute wait at 6PM. Having been in the business previously I always seem hyper critical of everything. Not the case here. Very cordial and attentive staff. Service is spot on but the food is the big star here. We had the Pork and slaw sandwich and Mac & Cheese that had the right consistency and flavor. Loved the crispy bacon cubes on top. Also purchased the Rack of Herb Crusted Lamb that was done to perfection. There are so many beers available I almost couldn't make up mind. To celebrate Halloween I ordered the Rogue Dead Guy Ale. Went well with my Mac & Cheese. The dessert is what really stole the show. I got the Apple Walnut Pie which was delicious. My wife got the Napoleon Cupcake and daughter the Pistachio Rosewater Cupcake. I have never experienced anything like the Pistachio Rosewater before. The smell and taste of roses was incredible. Very, Very good.
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Christina L.

Honeypie is one of those places that I almost always order the same thing. My thought process here is always this: what is the special and what is today's pasty..if neither of them are enough to pull me away then I go with the porkslaw sandwich made vegan. The vegan fieldroast is covered in BBQ and then topped with a vinegary yet creamy root coleslaw that gives the sandwich the perfect blend of tenderness and crunch. The patio in back is nice and quaint. There's a decent beer list and the staff has always been nice. It's a gem for a reason.
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Heather V.

Honeypie at-a-glance: * Food that is usually consistent, tasty, and worth coming back for * Comfortable, casual environment, good enough for a quick meal on a Sunday in jeans, fun enough to meet friends for drinks at the bar (but is a tight spot) * Awesome vegan and vegetarian options -- wait, did I mention nearly the entire menu can be made veggie or is already? *high five* * Seriously the best grilled cheese and tomato soup -- EVER (wait, this might be Comet, but Honeypie has amazing veggie Reubens, holy toledo!) * Honeypie especially good for brunches * Pretty cupcakes, delicious pies and cakes, all homemade (vegan ones too!) * Great beer selection from all over the world, including delish Belgian beers and great local brews. Quirky, but fun drink list and full bar * Friendly waitstaff, quick service, decent acoustics * This place can get BUSY -- so come early or be prepared to wait * This place is TINY, so be prepared to wait for a table anyway We've since moved from the midwest, but as east coasters, the Comet/ Honey Pie chain was such a welcome treat for us (and after moving to Seattle, we actually miss this place!). I highly recommend Honeypie while visiting the Brew City.
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Maria R.

After doing a little searching online for a place for breakfast ( we were looking for a place that supported local farmers) we found this hot spot. Great services excellent food. Small menu but well worth the stop.
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Sandi P.

3 of us enjoyed a very enjoyable al fresco dinner in Honey Pie's patio, located behind their cozy restaurant. Hubby was impressed with their decent selection of beers and ciders. Food was above average quality and service was quite good. Daughter had Mac and cheese, which was such a large portion she could only finish half of it. I had a very tasty seasonal salad with goat cheese, strawberries and nuts, accompanied by a pastie (a pastry turnover basically) with a hearty pork/vegetable filling. Hubby enjoyed the duck BLT, a quite unusual sandwich offering! We would definitely return when we are in Milwaukee again to try more of their interesting dishes.
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Laura F.

This restaurant has been on our 'list' for a while. We love Comet, and I think Honeypie is in the same family. Overall, the experience was adequate. We went for brunch, and the vegetarian options were basic. I had only a few choices on the menu and they could be found anywhere. Also, I don't know if we got the bottom of the barrel, but both my and my husband's potatoes were soaked in grease and burnt. Since the food wasn't terrible, and prices were comparable to others in Milwaukee, I am giving Honeypie 3 stars. But, I've checked this restaurant off my list and see no reason to return.
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J W.

Seriously LOVE the bloody marys, the tofu scramble, potatoes with vegan sour cream, and ALL THE PIES! yum!
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Matthew M.

I heard an awful lot of fanfare about Honeypie Cafe, and headed in for lunch with a friend and my sister, who was visiting from Jersey. The water glasses were kid-sized, which was irritating, and if we had been a group of more than four it would've been a real challenge. The hipster/emo/vegan vibe does nothing to win me over.... though I don't live in Bay View, so to each his (or her) own. We ordered a U-Boat sandwich, a Browning sandwich, and I got a two-egg scrambler with feta and bacon, as I believe breakfast should be every meal of the day, if possible. All of our meals were good, if not great, and I certainly wished mine had been a 5-egg dish instead of 2. The prices were competitive, if not cheap, and the service was great. Tiny water glasses full, patience with my two guests' repeated mind-changes. And she even brought us free stickers when my sister mentioned her love of their smiling pig logo. None of us ordered a dessert, which was a real mistake on our parts, apparently. And I really enjoyed a fellow Yelper's description of the menu as "really either vegan or fat person here, with no middle ground, and you leave feeling either hungry or guilty." I'm not sure if that's 100% accurate, though there were certainly plenty of options if John Goodman and Sinead O'Connor were on a date here. Definitely a menu that welcomes many eating lifestyles.
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Brandy H.

One of my favorite places in town. AMAZING!!!! Deserts are really good but I wouldn't recommend the pistachio repeater cupcake. Tastes like eating old lady perfume :/
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Jules M.

Number of diners: 3 including one picky eater Meal: Brunch Day of the week: Saturday Weather outside: cold and drizzly (it matters) Arrival time: 12:55 and it was packed - due to the weather, people waiting were crammed in the doorway - looked like many of the seated customers had not gotten their food. Seating time: 1:45 yes that is almost one hour wait. We thought we would tough out the wait time to see if it was worth it. diners with only two people will most likely be seated quicker especially if you are willing to sit at the bar. Food served 2:05 pretty good since I figured the long wait was due to a slow back of the house. Ordered: 2- Honeypie Benedict - the biscuit, sausage and poached egg with sauce tasted great individually and together they were very satisfying, the potatoes were cooked perfectly, little crunchy yet soft. Used gravy from Farmers Breakfast on the potatoes for a delicious cardiac punch Farmers breakfast- the scrambled eggs were cooked well, tasted fresh and were ample. French toast delicious and REAL maple syrup as it should be. Ambiance: Meh, not weird enough to be interesting and pretty dark. Scored on a slice of Chocolate cream pie (thanks J). Quite good, and interesting hint of spice. Service: Okay. Our server was nice enough but not memorable. The other floor waitress looked like she was recovering from an all night bender and hated life. Bill: $36+ for 3 meals, coffee, lemonade and soda. Departure: 2:30 - still a short line for brunch Overall very good food and worth the wait if you have the time. Not really a spot for kids younger than 10 due to the wait.
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Kate O.

Love this place. It is our go-to restaurant. Great seasonal food using local ingredients, great drink selection, and the pie! Oh, the pie! I thinks the apple bacon is my favorite. Or the black bottom banana. Or the cookies and cream.... Make sure to save room for dessert!
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Jessica M.

Yes, it's slow.. be patient, greedy Americans! Read one of the books thrown about or play the table games if you are incapable of sitting and having a conversation. The awesome-ness of having adult beverages, pie and cupcakes and GOOD,fresh food all in one place makes Honeypie goooood. I dined once, it was a gret experience and I'm going back while in town this weekend. Recommended.
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Sam I.

Great brunch selection, although plan on a wait even with a small group. The corned beef hash, one of the daily specials when I was there, is highly recommended.
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Kyle K.

Definitely enjoyed the food at Honeypie on my 2 visits. The service was pretty slow, but in all fairness it was VERY busy on both visits. I have to say I will likely return for brunch some day because their Corned Beef hash was delicious. Wasn't in the drinking mood when I was there but I noticed a very nice beer list and if i am not mistaken it was dominated by Belgians which is always nice.
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Mina N.

Pretty decent selection for brunch, but expect to wait for it as there is very limited seating and the food is prepared to order. Friends and I stopped in for brunch on a Sunday around 11:45am. We knew we were crunched for time as we had a 2:20pm flight to catch, so the rushed feeling was no one's fault but our own. When we first walked in, there is not much room designated as a "waiting area" - warning, it's a small space! You feel as if you're constantly in the way and if I was a diner in that front area, I probably would have been pretty uncomfortable with people's a**es within distance of my face. You can wait outside if the weather is comfortable enough. We were seated around 12:10p (out on the back patio) and greeted promptly by our friendly server, who brought out water for each of us and took our drink order. When she came back to take our brunch order, she noted that our drink order was still being worked on (three cokes and an iced chai), so that was the first indication of the pace of service. I had the Honeypie Benedict and it was delicious! Just to warn you Benedict connoisseurs, the poached egg is the only real Benedict component of the dish. Everything else is "Honeypied" -- but that's not a bad thing. The biscuit that everything sets on top of is quite possibly the best homemade biscuit I've ever had. It's buttery, yet slightly crumbly, and completely melt-in-your-mouth delish. The gruyere sauce on top is a fair substitute for the classic hollandaise. The breakfast potatoes that were served along the side were also quite scrumptious. We got out of there about 1:20pm. The food was pretty good, with the best biscuits I've ever had, and I would look forward to stopping here again sometime if I ever find my way back to Milwaukee. So 4 stars, for Honeypie, well done. Again, if we weren't trying to catch a plane, the pace would not have been such a big deal and we probably would have actually had the chance to savor every bite rather than hoovering it.
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Morgan L.

Amazing blueberry pie! Seriously the best piece of pie I have ever eaten. And the chicken pot pie and Mac and cheese are great as well.
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Foodie M.

We had dinner this past Thursday night. We ordered the Mac and Cheese (with bacon) and the Klug- a field roast sandwich with fries. We have been here a few times and the Mac and Cheese has always been fabulous. It is much better than CafÃ© Hollander's. I am a vegetarian and have ordered it with jalapenos and tomatoes. I have had field roast non-meats before but the type served up most recently on my sandwich was inedible and I had to peel it off my sandwich and then ultimately pushed the fabulously looking but sadly inedible dish aside. The field roast tasted like it was cured in cinnamon to cover up its past date fresh mark. I would have informed our beret donning waitress but she was too busy talking it up with her friends in a different booth. She returned to us as we were almost done with our meals. I would have given four or even five stars but the service is touch and go. If you see the waitstaff hanging out with friends as you walk in and they ignore you- take it as your cue to go and try again later. The food IS worth returning for. Tip: order the basil-citrus dressing with your salad. It's great. And order the alcohol drink served with ginger liquor and lemonade.
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Becky D.

Came just after 11 on a Saturday. There was a line, I didn't care I'd just got a new phone. So I put my name on the list. And we waited. When it got time for us to be next on the list, a seat opened up at the bar. So we sat there instead of waiting a bit longer. The line behind us was much longer than when we got there! While we were waiting I noticed this amazing breakfast burrito, the Contender, that someone else had ordered. I had to order said amazing burrito and it turned out my friend did too. She asked for extra salsa and sour cream. I'm not a sour cream fan, but I would recommend the extra salsa! The burrito came with breakfast potatoes. Those were nice and crispy. The burrito was awesome. Ate much beyond my fill point, but kept eating it was that good. Still only ate half the burrito. This was a good brunch. I'll have to go back and check out the creepy deer and duck on the wall as ambiance. I was far too distracted by new phone, then food. Also, this seemed to be an excellent place to people watch!
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Tom N.

Loved the personality of this place. The great, almost supper club, feel. The menu reflects a classic supper club with pasties and pot pies. I had a DLT (duck, lettuce and tomato) sandwich which was outstanding. Around our table we shared the chicken pot-pie, grilled salmon and fried perch. All were tremendous. Was warned that the portion sizes would be huge but they were just the right size. Save room for dessert! Cupcakes and pies! Yum. Beer list was terrific as well. I'm a fan.
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Tiffany Ann W.

While pricey the food here is routinely good. Personally I feel like it can be pretty bland but it's definitely consistant. The must here is for pie and cupcakes! More a bakery than a cafe!
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Nick F.

No stars only because we didn't stick around to wait for a table. The place really isn't that big and it was crowded at 6pm on a Saturday. Did not read the reviews prior to going, heard about it 2nd hand via a newspaper article. Would have loved to stick around but was on a schedule. In order to get a table it seems you sign up on a board then mingle at the bar. Not a place for kids during this time, we were a group of 4 30-50 something and felt like we were the oldest people there.
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Katie H.

Great brunch on Sundays with fun food choices! We loved everything about this place, perfect for a casual foodie brunch. We also took two pieces of pie home with us, key lime and coconut cream, amazing! Next time we are in Milwaukee we will definitely be back. We highly recommend this gem.
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Nicole G.

I really enjoy the atmosphere. The cupcakes are absolutely amazing! I have to say the food is good. I don't think it's great, but I enjoyed it. They have a nice variety of things. I will go back again!
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Ian Y.

Came home for the holidays and wound up coming here for dinner and brunch the next morning. Food suggestions: The pork fries are perfect. The duck BLT is a little fatty. The bloodies are good. My only complaint is the napkins. They have those thin ones that dissolve when you touch them.
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Lauryn M.

Went for brunch on a Sunday, which I knew would be crazy busy and was not wrong. We were seated after a short wait and I scanned the menu for vegetarian friendly options (yes, i'm one of those) and was met with a bit of a challenge. I decided on eggs and potatos, which were seasoned in such a great way I practically licked the plate clean! The portion sizes are ridiculous and that did not stop me from finishing every last bite. Mimosa to drink, pretty standard. Our server was nice but missing most of the time. Not enough to stop me from coming back though!!
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M L.

My BFF and I tried to get some grub here on Saturday night (I've heard good things about it) and I wasn't too keen on signing my name on a little clipboard, first of all. Second, the wait was thirty-freaking minutes! Though some of the food on the menu was making my mouth water, we didn't have the patience to wait a half an hour when we were starving, so we went across the street to Hi-Fi (where we got our food rather quickly). I'll give this place another whirl, as I don't believe in writing a full-fledged review until I've sampled a restaurant's vittles. But until then, I'll be left a tad peeved that there was that long of a wait.
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Sarah C.

Delish home-style, midwest cooking, amazing desserts and a diverse beer selection. They have much better beer than Spotted Cow on tap - sorry I love the Cow too - but c'mon they have a great beer selection. PORK FRIES!! Numm num num! BIG HELPINGS. Very reasonably priced.
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Cory Z.

2nd try at this restaurant after walking out in disgust one busy night this past winter. The service was OK--maybe a bit slow. Checked up on our meal., refilled the drinks, the usual. Took awhile to run the credit card after bringing the bill. Wait staff was nice though. We are vegetarian. The vegetarian patty option is tasty. It's some sort of spiced chick pea thing. There's no mistaking it for meat which is nice. Plenty of options and substitutions. If you are not vegan I recommend this option. The BBQ vegan sandwich was OK. This is a seitan based BBQ sandwich. It's a little too meat like for my tastes. The seitan is pretty tough and chewy as prepared. If you like the #1 Chinese fake meat dishes it may be up your alley though. Palomino's BBQ seitan gets my vote over Honeypie's. The homemade fries were pretty good. Best when warm. Not as good as they cooled down. I think I'd sub in pie next time. All in all not a bad place. I miss Anona Bistro the last restaurant at this site. I don't really understand the veggie friendly selection in the middle of a major carnivore type of restaurant (it's appreciated though) and as a veg I really don't like being around the animals mounted on the wall or the carnivore friendly stuff. Under $30 for 2 including a filling meal, soft drinks, and tip is in line with other restaurants in the area. There are a lot of veg friendly places in Bay view. I'll probably go back. I would avoid any of the busy days though. It's not worth waiting for a table at this place. If there's space available--give it a go!
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Richard N.

I probably wouldn't be as much of a fan if this place wasn't walking distance from my house. But it is. So there. Also, bacon is my favorite meat, and since every dish at Honeypie has bacon things work out pretty well between us. Service can be spotty and the wait can be long. So far I have had: Bacon Root Vegetable Pastie - Rockin Sweet Potato Hash - Decent, but a little small Farmers Breakfast (Eggs, Potatoes, Sausage, French Toast, Gravy, Bacon-Pecan Maple Syrup) - Dear lord thank you. Pistachio Cream Pie - I'll let the description speak for itself. This is not the place to go if you are trying to eat healthy. Or not eat bacon. Bacon.
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Kevin M.

Bottom line: amazing comfort food, great veg*n options, fantastic Bloody Mary. Went here tonight with friends who live in the area (I'm visiting), and it was just really excellent. I would give it 5 stars but I have a general policy to only give 5 stars to places I've been multiple times. I had the porkslaw sandwich (bbq and celery root slaw), with fake meat replacing the pork. Others had a fried pork sandwich, a veggie/fake meat sandwich, and a sausage pasty and side of potato leek soup. Everything was delicious. The fries were great - crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. The Bloody Mary, which by default comes with what is basically a meal - veggies, meat, cheese, chaser of High Life - was really good. Desserts were great - pumpkin cupcake, (vegan) chai cupcake, raspberry pear pie, blueberry pie, all great. Seriously some of the best comfort food I've ever had at a restaurant, and this is the kind of place I'd want to run if I ever open a restaurant. Not good for groups larger than 4 unless it's an off hour or you call ahead - their tables max out at 4-tops unless they were to push a couple together.
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Kip G.

Comet Cafe's sister company. All of the fabulous desserts for both places are created with care at Honeypie. I find myself craving the pork fries from time to time...they're just that damned fantastic. A mountain of tasty french fries smothered with a special cheese sauce, bbq pulled pork, and jalapenos. Words honestly can not describe how delicious they are. Every take a bit into something you liked so much that the sides of your face ached? That good. I'm originally from the Upper Peninsula and have had my fair share of pasties. The chicken, apple, and walnut (or whatever's in it) definitely ranks in the Top 3 that I've ever had. Go here. Seriously.
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Scot P.

The Burger! An amazing piece of grass fed beef, an egg, thick bacon and a heavenly spicy mayo. The fries were soft and crispy with the right amount of salt. I tell ya, these guys do a burger right and I will be back for the mac and cheese with thick bacon and bread crumbs. The pistacio pie made me cry. I could almost eat a whole one. This is great home cooking with locally grown meats, veggies and breads. They know how to cook for a man. And a woman.
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Erik P.

Stopped by on Labor Day 2009. First, Im glad to see another restaurant here. Second, the decor and location is great. Third, the food is impressive looking, tastes good but lacks some flava. Fourth, the service is slower than frozen molasses. I would rate this higher, but the service took forever and other members of my group have experienced the slow service in prior visits. It may have been our server only or a kitchen issue, but if they get with it, they may have a repeat customer.
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M G.

Soooo many vegan desserts! Definitely get a cupcake, especially if they have one with the mocha frosting. Simply amazing. Honey Pie doesn't have as many vegan food options as Comet, but what they do have is worth going for. I've been there numerous times and never had something I didn't like. One of my favorites is the vegan curry chicken salad. And the homemade pickle slices that come on the side are incredible. And as always, the fries are some of the best in the city. I'll warn you that there are some animal heads on the walls, but just sit somewhere where you won't have to stare at them your entire meal and you'll be fine. Other than that I really like the decor. Even the vintage pictures of creepy people that always seem to be staring at you no matter the angle.
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Katherine K.

Honey Pie--I'm giving you four stars because you serve the BEST BURGER EVER and your KK Cooler is a sublime cocktail. We also really like your sausage gravy and your pies, but everything else (food and dining experience) seems to be hit or miss, mediocre, or missing something. We're going to keep returning because of the aforementioned burger and pie, plus you're pretty close to home and open for brunch, but here are some of the things that have caused me to question whether your rating should really be three stars instead of four: 1) The sausage links are sometimes delightful and sometime dry and under-seasoned. When they're on, it's as though the sun is shining, when they're not, I'm rather sad. 2) I once had a breakfast special that included pork belly. The pork belly wasn't crispy. At all. It was like a piece of pork loin attached to a slab of gelatinous fat. Everything else served with it was superb, but I ordered the dish specifically to enjoy the pork belly. Luckily, I'm resourceful, so I took the pork belly home and made a divine hash that fed us for two nights. 3) Just this past weekend, I ordered the traditional eggs benedict. The menu said the dish included roasted tomatoes. My dish did not. I would have mentioned it to the waitress/bartender (we were seated at the bar), but she never asked us how our food was or if we needed anything else. The other bartender finally got us a box for our leftovers, packed up our pie to go, and closed out our bill. I hope he got our tip too. 4) I once waited nearly two hours to get a table for four on a Saturday night. It was the night I tried the burger, so it was worth it, but the host told us our wait was only going to be 20 minutes. 2 hour wait - 20 minute estimate=outrageous gap in which we could have/should have been imbibing at your bar. Honey Pie, I love you, I really do. You are on the cusp of greatness, so stop dangling one leg over the cliff.
(4)
Tasty B.

Only been there once. But the service was super fast and super sweet. We ordered the field roast sandwich and they were yummy. I would def go back.
(4)
Scott H.

Neato little bistro on a hip stretch of KK where there's always something new for this FIB tourist to try. Good selection of craft beers and the food is substantial and delicious. Wife and I loved the mac and cheese and the curried chicken salad sandwich. Will definitely return to ride down the menu. The t-shirts are a very cool design...the wife wears hers at least once a week.
(4)
Brad S.

Many Milwaukee neighborhoods are looking to transform themselves into upper class hangouts. The East Side has been successful in this endeavor, but I would argue that Bay View has not. I've been bumming around this neighborhood since my early teens, and it seems to me that there is simply too much of the old world Milwaukee remaining such that it prevents a new coherent vibe to emerge. Luckily, what little real estate is up for grabs can still be capitalized upon, as is the case with Honeypie Cafe, a sister restaurant to the now-infamous Comet Cafe of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives fame, and is dishing out the same quality food that has made the big sister so popular. Like the Comet Cafe, the restaurant is small, offering just a handful of tables and a bar. As the ample-sized pig on the sign might indicate, the restaurant deals in dishes of larger proportions and big flavor, apt for the Milwaukee clientele. I visited on a Monday during lunch hour, and was glad I didn't decide to visit on the weekend - the place was quite full, with people waiting near the sign-in roster. Once I did get a table, I was then faced with the challenge of the menu. I've heard good things about their pork fries, so I chose those as an appetizer. Don't let the fact that they're advertised as an appetizer fool you - the product is a heaping helping of fries and pulled pork that would easily satisfy a table of four, or serve as a meal in itself. With plenty of fresh french fries, pulled pork, cheese sauce, and bacon, this dish was ridiculously decadent and completely representative of the mission of Honeypie Cafe. My main course consisted of a curried chicken salad sandwich that, while good, had a curry note that very nearly overwhelmed the rest of the ingredients. It didn't curb my enjoyment of the sandwich, however. When it comes down to it, much of Milwaukee is still devoid of eateries that respect and showcase food in the way that Honeypie Cafe does. I am grateful to Scott Johnson and Leslie Montemurro, the restaurateurs that have founded Honeypie, Comet Cafe, and several other local hangouts that can hold food to a higher standard than many of their neighbors in the vicinity. I can almost guarantee that Honeypie will be busy when you visit, but man, is it worth the wait.
(5)
Lawrence P.

From scratch cooking that never disapoints... the only problem is they didn't make this place bigger.. Always packed
(5)
Brittany F.

Honey Pie was a great recommendation for breakfast from some locals met out the night before. The atmosphere was very cozy and cute, but definitely could get packed, as it did during the end of our visit. We both had egg scramblers which were well cooked and very light and fluffy. The homefries and toast were your run of the mill basics, but all tasted quality and as if effort had been put into the preparation.
(3)
Vicky R.

It looks dark from outside but it feels familiar inside. The only odd thing is I was not sure whether we can sit ourselves or wait to be seated. After few odd minutes of standing and trying to get the attention of the waiters, finally a guy came and got us a seat. Found out that during week days, you can seat yourself but on weekend you have to wait. The food was ok. The service was average. Not sure whether we will be back there soon.
(3)
Meli S.

Food is always great. Still haven't tried their vegan pie's but I can't wait! Great service and atmosphere.
(4)
Michael S.

Now, I have only been here once, and it was for lunch. I heard their burger, appropriately named "The Burger," was amazing and boy did it live up to that statement. A Kopp's burger or one I make myself are still my favorites, but this place is definitely a close second/third. Here is what it is like: 1 patty of great quality beef, cooked medium and seasoned well Carmalized onions thick-cut bacon Tomatoes Lettuce Flavored mayonnaise Ketchup Cheddar Cheese all on a brioche bun and for the best part . . . A FRIED EGG! SUNNY SIDE UP ON TOP!!! Holy #%$# Seriously? How decadent is that?! Honestly, it is really good and you should try it. Don't try to eat this all at once; cut it in half and watch the yolk run down the burger with the mayo and ketchup. So amazingly good. You will need a lot of napkins, which is always a good sign for a burger. It comes with fries so make sure to ask for some malt vinegar. I like this place, but I have to give it 4 stars because I haven't tried anything else there. I hope to be back soon. I encourage those who are looking for one of the best burgers around to give this place a try as it will be up there on the best-burgers-ever list.
(4)
Eric S.

Been here about 6 times. The food is OK, but the service is the worst I've ever experienced in Milwaukee.
(2)
Sara P.

French toast here is awesome!!! The atmosphere is kitchey and cool. Will totally come back, maybe get some pie next time...
(4)
Hollie Z.

If you plan on eating at Honeypie, I recommend setting aside at least two hours in your schedule and also lower your expectations. EVERYTHING is slow here and lackluster. Because the restaurant is close to my house and because it was new, I wanted to give the place a fair shake. I've visited Honeypie five times. Of those five, I've actually waited for a table three times. I don't mind signing in for a table on a clipboard, it's commonplace when visiting Comet. But I do mind that each time the wait has been extraordinarily long; people aren't moving much at Honeypie. In comparison, tables at Comet move pretty steadily. I don't know if the slowness of the place is due to problems in the kitchen (maybe the space is too small), but the wait staff could definitely use some training or a few more people on hand. Each dining experience I've had at Honeypie has stood out for the poor service provided by the waitresses. They are not only slow but awkward and generally unfriendly toward customers. As for the food, it's just okay. I've had the U-Boat sandwich and it was very dry. The Browing sandwich was also very dry. I've also had a pretty generic brunch. I'm sure there are some decent menu items but I will not be returning to Honeypie to find out.
(1)
Kimberly W.

One of my favorite places to eat in my neighborhood. So many delicious special touches, like house-made pickles and pasties. I get the pork fries if I'm feeling naughty but recently tried the Summer Vegetable entree which was amazing. Othere favorites are the Klug, DLT and Fancy Mac. They make a decent Bloody. Service is good and atmosphere is cozy.
(5)
Vladimir K.

After a previous bad experience, we decided to give this place another shot for breakfast but it will be the last time. Some of the most inexcusably crappy service we've ever received at a bar/restaurant. We sat at the bar and the girl working at it was just awful. Order came out wrong and she didn't seem to care even though I pointed it out, and then we were ignored the entire time with empty water cups and empty coffee cups sitting in front of us the whole time, she didn't check in on us even once, never stopped to see how everything was, never offered a refill on any beverages, but rather just stood at the end of the bar doing nothing and shuffling around aimlessly like a zombie, slow as all hell. Just moping around doing nothing. Finally just dumped the check in front of us (slowly), no "have a nice day" or anything like that... nah... those would be basic manners and courtesy and that's something they obviously don't value here. How do you ignore customers when they are pretty much sitting right in front of you? It's not rocket science; check in on your customers at least once, refill the water and coffee, act like you at least remotely give a crap... really basic stuff. Food was pretty good but complete lack of service made us never want to come back. Screw this place. We jokingly refer to it as "Diarrheapie" for obvious reasons.
(1)
Melanie B.

As a lover of brunch, this place def passes the test. We had a party of 6 on Saturday for brunch and got there at 9:30am and got seated with no problems. I can see the place getting super busy though, just like it's sister restaurant Comet. As a patron of Comet for many years, the food style and philosophy is very similar, but that is a good thing. Locally sourced food, homemade EVERYTHING (even all the garnishes for the Bloody's are pickled in house, now that's impressive). Since we had 6 ppl and everyone got different things, I tried everything and everything was delicious. Seriously, legit. Like Comet, the specials they run are always interesting and delicious so I always inquire about the special. That day, it was a Crab (not fake, mind you) Omelette w/ Gruyere cheese with asparagus and hash browns. YUM. Also sampled, tofu scramble (alittle greasy but good), homemade granola, yogurt and fruit, french toast, burrito. All great. This was my third visit and I must say it keeps getting better.
(4)
Meena V.

I stopped here for brunch this weekend, and this place was so Mil-wacky good that it made me sad that I'm moving out of Milwaukee! Super friendly service, 'sconnie sized portions and some delicious specials to add to the already fun on-the-menu options. All the brunch plates come with fabulously greasy and satisfying potatoes, mmm! Also can we talk about how much respect a dining establishment garners by having Sriracha sauce as a staple on every table by default? Yes, please. And finally, yes, this place will probably make vegans sad -- sadder than Comet. But for what it's worth, I'm a vegetarian, and the portabella-brie-leek quiche on the specials list did me in pretty damn well.
(4)
Martin Z.

This is a very good restaurant. The two salads I had, called Apple and Meatball were flawless. Building on the same quality mix of greens, the add-ons were delicious, locally sourced bacon, pork, cheese, etc. The homemade dressings were top quality. My ham, bacon, turkey and carmelized onion sandwich was good but lacked a little punch, I would order it again and just add some mustard. The one let-down was a breakfast burrito that had too many potatoes, had an egg over hard that was ordered over easy and wasn't served particulary hot even though I was the only customer in the restaurant. I thought I got the B team on that breakfast. I was traveling on business so I only looked at the beer menu but the choices were outstanding. Honeypie features Rishi teas, I had the ginseng and it was probably the best cup of tea I have ever had. Came back the next day, it was just as good. Finally, the pie is a finely crafted desert. I had the bourbon caramel apple pie and it was yummy. I only wish I had heated it, they use good apples but they are on the crisp side. I sort of like apples sort of mushy in apple pie but that's a personal preference. If you get the an apple pie, have them heat it. The server and the bartender were helpful, friendly and knowledgeble. Don't miss this restaurant if you go to Milwaukee.
(4)
D S.

Good place for breakfast and brunch. The homemade sausage and bakery is SO good! The place is small so there is sometimes a wait ,but it's well worth it.
(5)
Unicorn L.

I love this place! We went for brunch on a Saturday. It was PACKED. We only ended up waiting about 10 min. which was fine. Don't forget to sign in when you get there. The decor is nice, some animal heads and funny nature murals. It's small but cozy. The food is delicious! Great menu with lots to choose from. I ordered the BeerMosa which was yummy (Bloody Marys could be better..) If you like pastries watch out for this place! You might end up eating all sorts of yummy baked goods!
(5)
Richard S.

This place has great good!!! Their biscuits and honey are great!!! I also liked their eggs and bacon. The portions could be bigger but overall this place is great!!!
(5)
Marissa G.

Food was pretty good. I got the egg scramble, which was decent but pretty hard to screw up considering it's eggs and veggies. They also serve a strong cup of joe. My mom got their breakfast burrito which was incredible. If you go here and like burritos, GET THE DANG BURRITO. On the down side, the waitress wasn't very nice. Other than that, the restaurant is great.
(4)
Joe L.

Delicious! I got this massive burger with bacon, fried egg, "secret sauce" (tasted like chipotle mayo) and fried onions on a butter toasted bun... I could have died and been happy. double chocolate cupcake was good but it didn't taste fresh, definitely had been sitting out for a bit. My recommendation: get a cupcake to go and warm it up in the micro at home. Heaven. Throw some ice cream on it. Twice the heaven.
(4)
Peter H.

I really wanted Honeypie to be that mind blowing meal I've been hearing it is, but in the end it did not live up to the hype. That being said I was not overly disappointed with my lunch there and would not hold it against them. I stopped in there for a lunch with my bro and his girlfriend before we headed down to Chicago. The place was pretty empty being mid-afternoon on a Thursday. We all ordered from different parts of the menu, thus got a good idea of their selection. My bro got their hamburger, which was cooked to order. It was a pretty huge burger patty with nice fixings. He got the celery root coleslaw, which was real good, but it was the pickles that stole the show. Those were the best things we had there no doubt. His girlfriend got the French Onion soup and an asparagus salad. The soup was good but they don't broil the cheese on the top but have it in the bottom which is disappointing; because my favorite part of french onion is breaking that cheese skin to get into the soupy goodness. Her salad was good but as she said something you could make a home, which is always the issue with salads at a restaurant. I got the duck BLT which I had high hopes for. There was nothing bad about the sandwich the duck was cooked to a nice medium, the bacon was a nice crisp, but it just seemed it was missing something to put it over the top. The plus besides the pickles was the fries I had. They were that nice breaded crunchy style you don't find at many places and I'm a huge fan of. We did not order any beers although they have a real good list, although I must say for their buy local ideals, it is lacking in the beer. With so many good sconi beers they should feature more instate brew. Overall having eaten at both their places (Comet and Honeypie) I think Honeypie is trying to be the upper scale brother and I just prefer the dirty uncle of comet who has a deliciously sinful selection of sandwiches. But I would not be opposed to giving Honeypie another chance to redeem themselves!
(3)
Daniel O.

Honeypie has nice vibe and decent food, with a few not-so-typical entrÃ©e selections. Unfortunately, the hipster servers they hire simply don't care enough to provide good service. Long waits between visits from the waitress and her general lack of enthusiasm made me not want to visit again. Drink prices are about $1 too much - a bottle of beer shouldn't be $5 unless it's something special. Food was good.
(3)
Robert Y.

I heard the Honeypie hype and I wanted to check it out. S L O W The food was ok. Nothing to write home about. Wait time was horrid. Enough to make me not want to come back. I hope the managers/owners learn how to speed it up. Have they ever watched Kitchen Nightmares? I didn't come here to sit in your uncomfortable chairs. I want to eat. Yeah I know it's "cool" and "trendy" to have tattooed servers with wild hair who barely care but come on... you're running a business here.
(2)
Neil K.

I have been there many times and my belly is happy. I love that the menu gets updates and fun changes. No matter what I feel like grandma made food for me. Love love
(5)
ryan h.

This place really deserves 5 stars but i just gave out like 3 in a row, and I wouldnt want you guys thinking I was a 5slut... I went for Valentines day cuz I dont have to spend a thousand dollars on dinner for my girlfriend to love me... go me. We are practical people and had heard good things. I Really could not have had a better experience. We got in right away. sat at the bar and enjoyed everything. I had a bloody and 2 beers. (kick ass beer selection here, and priced very well as well)... I should know I work at cafe hollander (plug)... The bloody was like a 7.2 out of ten. Ive had better but i was happy. Potato skin app, I know how to spell appetizer im just lazy. oops, got me. Yum to that. I got the lamb meatloaf, pleased. The lady got the scallops, she was pleased. Everyone is happy. GO here. Apparently not when its busy, man up.
(4)
Karen C.

Ate there last night and everything was terrific. The bartender knows his stuff and they have an incredible selection of ryes.
(5)
Anna W.

Holy cow. What an amazing little slice of comfort food hipster heaven. Honestly, the place had me at hello with its laid back atmosphere, retro-y feel, and our adorable waitress, so I probably still would have given the place 5 stars if the food had been bad. But it wasn't. Actually, it was amazing. We went full out Wisconsin and got the pork fries as appetizers and the mac and cheese. What a great freakin' deal, too. I'm usually a proud member of the clean plate club, but I couldn't finish my meal. $10 for dinner and lunch the next day? yes please. I was ridiculously sad I didn't save room for dessert, because their pies look fantastic. 17 days left in Milwaukee..how can I scheme to get back here as many times as possible!?
(5)
Desiree P.

Delicious and great service- our server, Daniel, handled three families with cheer and aplomb!
(5)
Godsballs T.

Pork Fries. The specials are always great. Weekend brunch are packed but it's because the food is worth it.
(4)
Natalie P.

After a fun night out in Milwaukee (Ben Folds concert!), my husband and I awoke with a hunger for something hearty to break our hangovers. Honeypie did not disappoint! 11a.m. on a Saturday and wait was a brief 5 minutes (maybe we got lucky?). Bloody Mary and Iced Chai were a great start, we played Trivial Pursuit while we waited for our food. Honeypie Benedict for the hub- he said the biscuit it was served on was amazing, but didn't care for the hard to cut link sausage. B+. I had the special- an omelette with apples, caramelized onion, bacon and gruyere...YUM! And the breakfast potatoes were delicious. A+. Brought home leftovers (good portions) and a red velvet cupcake to go which looks wonderful. Good stuff.
(5)
Julie M.

A wonderful addition to the neighborhood with unique, affordable food! A great bar seating area for lunch or dinner! Tables are sometimes hard to come by... :)
(4)
Eddie R.

I really enjoyed this place for brunch. We were on our way to catch a train so we didn't really take in the ambiance as much as we wanted to too. I had the farmer breakfast which was very yummy and filling. My girlfriend had the biscuits and gravy. The gravy had a great flavor and the French toast was delicious. It was a great breakfast, nothing too special but it was very good. The place was very hip and reminded me of Kerby Lane in Austin. The place was very busy but we managed to snag a table before the crowd surrounded this place, a good sign. The only regret we had is not trying the pies or deserts we read about.
(4)
Tyler J.

Food is always delicious, and there is no greater deal than the pasty and homemade soup for $7. Beer menu is big with many reasonably priced craft beers, as well as some rare ones to splurge on.
(5)
Brandy F.

I love it. Slow service? Its not fast food, but its not incredibly slow either. Its a small restaurant, meaning there's probably 1-2 cooks on staff. The waitstaff is friendly and helpful, I never feel neglected. I would recommend the Davenport as a go to dinner dish. Their homemade pickles are incredible! The bakery is amazing. Get the red velvet cupcake if you can. Or actually, anything from the bakery is delicious. As for the set up, its small, but homey. The decor is old hunting lodge meets Hogsmeade. If you don't know what Hogsmeade is, then nevermind I guess.
(5)
Karen J.

Interesting twist on comfort foods. (read: not low-fat) The BBQ fries are yummy. We had the meatloaf and the mac and cheese, which were both tasty. Waitress was really nice and I ended up buying one of their cute t-shirts too.
(4)
Dave C.

Went on a Sunday night. Very cool atmosphere. Started out with a great Belgian ale and Gouda stuffed potato skins. Very good. Topped it off with a slice of pistachio cream pie. Kinda hipster meets diner. I will be back.
(4)
Nicole C.

If Honeypie really is considered the "best brunch place" in Milwaukee then I can totally understand why brunch isn't a big tradition in Milwaukee. It was alright, but certainly nothing spectacular. I had an egg dish with potatoes and bacon and it was alright. The pies and pastries do look amazing -- I didn't try -- so maybe that's the draw?
(2)
Martha W.

I've simply never been disappointed, and I've eaten at Honeypie at least a dozen times. Excellent food, all prepared from scratch. Friendly and attentive service. Everyone is welcome -- families with kids, hipsters, empty-nesters, senior citizens. A real neighborhood feel.
(5)
Jim G.

First time to Honeypie Cafe but not my last. So many great choices, so hard to decide. Had a wonderful dinner of potato skins, pork fries (fantastic), Iowa skinny (flavorful crunchy homemade pickles), Beermosia (like Blue Moon beer with a slice of orange but way better with more intense flavor) and ginger pear pie (nice taste of fresh ginger which lingered) . It was refreshing to eat hearty real food with great intense flavor layers. Everything was made in house from scratch from quality products the way great food should. Although it's a 1 hour drive from our house we plan to become regulars. If Honeypie was around in 1970 I would have never moved from Bay View.
(5)
Phil M.

Love this place, comfort food at it's best. Beer /cheese soup is great, order anything with pork! Make sure you leave room for dessert, the pie is always great.
(5)
brenda w.

I have eaten here several times and always have had a good meal. The cheese plate and the fried fish are amazing. Desserts have been hit or miss, loved the Mexican chocolate cupcake but the chocolate cream pie was overly sweet. Priced fairly reasonably and definitely worth the occasional wait for a table. The wait staff are friendly but understandably sometimes overwhelmed. It can get very loud in the restaurant even when only partially filled which is distracting. Next time I go I will try to hit it during the week.
(4)
Natalie C.

Awesome food and atmosphere. The wait on weekends is a little too much and there isn't much bar space to get a brunch cocktail while you wait. All of the food items that I've ordered have been fantastic!
(4)
Frances L.

I had the best Peach Pie of my life here last night. I want the recipe! How do they make a vegan crust so amazing?!?! Anyone have access to the recipe, pretty please???
(5)
Oscar Y.

This is not my favorite style of food (sumptious, creative, brilliantly executed, pretty, nice design, comforty). I prefer outrageous spice or extreme variety. That said, the sweet potato soup was bowl-bottom lickingly good (like pumpkin pie as a creamy soup), and the sweetened-up pulled-pork sandwich (did not eat it as a sandwich - - ate it with fork and knife) was another remarkable little number, especially after it got vinegar/spiced with hot sauce. Have to acknowledge - - this place is TRULY worthwhile. Phenomal service. Absolutely phenomenal.
(5)
S M.

I've had breakfast, lunch and dinner at Honey Pie(not all in the same day), and I have thoroughly enjoyed all of it. My only complaint, a very small one at that, is about the space itself and the layout. If there is a wait, all you can do is stand in front of the door and wait. But once you sit down everything is excellent. Go for the biscuits and gravy.
(4)
Sabrina P.

Amazing fruit pies! Crumbly topping over a thick layer of delicious fruit! It's a perfect spot to eat dessert!
(4)
Kat K.

I used to love Honeypie... really. I've eaten there probably 20 times since it opened for lunch, dinner, dessert, and now breakfast. I was seriously disgusted by the place on Sunday, however. My boyfriend's toast was coated with mold. The waitress was perhaps the most awkward server I have ever met in my life (she walked up to the table and said, "Are you thirsty?" in a monotone voice that attempted to be funny). She made up for the moldy toast by buying our drinks (a paltry $7) and saying, "Because I care... because WE care." Moldy bread=free breakfast. Sorry, but the hipsters in the kitchen should at least know what mold is, given it's organic. The slow service and wait time for seating should be worthwhile (meaning the food should be stand-out). I don't know what happened to the old menu. Many of the awesome sandwiches are gone and instead replaced by $20+ entrees. Other prices have been jacked up. $13 for a crock of chicken pot pie? Really. Sorry, Honeypie. I want to love you. My pocketbook and patience-o-meter can't handle you anymore.
(2)
Kevin N.

Saturday at 430pm it was half full and got very busy within 15 minutes. They were able to seat everyone that came in thought. They have a great listing of bottled beer and wine. They have about 6 to 8 beers on tap. The selection of beers on tap was nice since it was not the typical stuff like miller lite and spotted cow but other regional beers. We each had the chicken biscuit pie. I comes in a crock. It has the nice biscuit baked on the top. It was great. Lots of gravy. It comes with a spoon. Nice mix of veggies and meat too. They have a couple of dessert cases where you can observe your cupcake or pie in the wild before you devour it. We each had a slice it key lime pie. There was quite a bit of whipped cream on top. I could have scraped some off but didn't. The pie flavor was real nice. The prices are right in line with what you would expect for a nice meal. The servers were pleasant and efficient. I got a good feeling about the place when I saw one server pick up just a small piece of paper or some scrap from the floor that was under a table. Like it made me think that he had an attention to detail in other areas of his work and made me think that as a workplace they have pride as a group. It was a little bit noisy but then it was peak feeding time for Milwaukeans too.
(5)
Jeff M.

Simply awesome natural goodness. Meat from Wilson Farm Meats and eggs from Yuppie Hill combine to make "The Burger" which is definitely my favorite. Honeypie is a place that is unable to be duplicates. My favorite place in Bay View.
(5)
Josh G.

This place was just ok for me. I wasn't crazy about signing a clipboard to be seated. It's a pretty busy place on the weekends and the method of just signing yourself up and a random server checking it every once in awhile seems awfully disorganized for as chaotic as this place can be. Foodwise the pork fries w/ cheese are good, but so is just about anything if you put enough cheese and bacon on them. My burger was again, just ok. They put a lot of great, fresh toppings on it but the beef was bland and that's my favorite part. Since the bloody mary was good, service ok, and there were a lot of other interesting things on the menu I'd go back and try something else another time including some of the delicious looking pies that I passed on this time around. How unlike me!
(3)
Dan G.

Two words: pork fries. I went to Honeypie twice in three days just so I could get another fix of these bad boys. I've never had a bad meal here and everything I tasted was something that I could see myself ordering again. The food is very reasonably priced and the portions are pretty big. Be prepared to wait a little bit though. The slower than average service is understandable considering everything is made from scratch and is not an inconvenience as long as you plan accordingly.
(4)
Kimberly G.

Well, I didn't eat here because of the wait and being vegan - they had very little to offer compared to Comet or Palomino. I was pretty bummed as I heard it would be Cometesque and be vegan friendly. I wasn't prepared to wait 30 minutes for so few options and than to have to stare at the dead animals on the wall while I waited! Is it just me or why would you have dead animals on your wall and than have vegan options on your menu? Do you think the vegans want to look at the wall of death while they eat? What a bummer. I won't go back until they add more vegan options and take those dead animals down.
(1)
Lyssa R.

I went to HoneyPie a few months back, however this dining experience has stuck with me since then I can't forget it. One of my friends and I stopped in here after wanting to try Hi-Fi cafe across the street but it seemed odd in there so we came across the street to HoneyPie. What an awful decision that was. The place was packed and we were relegated to a dirty table in a dark corner. Our server must have taken ten minutes to come to our table and when she did, she was nothing special. After looking over the menu and finding hardly anything appealing or bizarre, we both decided on the mac and cheese. The side items consisted of some tomato soup and a salad that would only satisfy a rabbit. The soup was bland and the salad was iceberg lettuce and some carrot slices that looked like it was sitting around all day. After hoping the mac and cheese would be better, it only got worse from there. It was unflavorful and dry, and hardly tasted of anything close to cheese. For the price, it was awful. We decided to try some pie after, I had the banana cream, I took two bites and was done. I've had better pie from the pick n save bakery. To top it off, it took us 20 minutes to get the check which we reluctantly paid and left. I will never return or recommend this place to anyone.
(1)
Joann W.

One of my favorite restaurants for brunch!!! The French toast is to die for. It tastes like they put almond extract and they use brioche bread. Potatoes rock. I highly recommend you try the pulled ham biscuit sandwich. Pretty much everything is made from scratch and makes you feel at home. Sometimes you have to wait but it's totally worth it The only thing that sucks is their service can be mediocre you would think after coming here so many times they would show some appreciation but they look like they hate their job.
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Benjamin H.

My family and myself dined at Honeypie this past weekend and experienced what one could only categorize as a "gluttonously sensible" meal at this fantastic Milwaukee eatery. A lot of places these days try to hop on the "campy home-styled clog your heart food" bandwagon, whipping up comfort food that may have been able to be burned off by lumberjacks, but is simply disgusting to ingest if you're a desk jockey. Nonetheless, Sweet Honeypie is NOT one of these spots. I'm sure if you're low carbin' it or on a diet, it's simply not the healthiest spot. Regardless, they're fresh and creative interpretation and execution on home-style cooking is really impressive. On our dining experience, the phrase "tastes as good as something i'd make at home" was often uttered, which is a major compliment coming from a family of gourmands. The Davenport was phenomenal. Open-faced turkey sandwich with a stacking of horseradish mashed potatoes. The cranberry jam really created a great balance amongst the dense and rich flavors of the turkey, cheese sauce and potatoes. Though it would seem like a dish that would get nauseating after a few bites, it was very palatable and well-balanced till the end. My Pop's pork loin sandwich was similar, in that the light cornmeal breading of the pork was light and easy and with the homemade pickles, a simple yet elegant preparation of a fried sandwich! My girlfriends homemade potpie was nothing short of downright delicious richness, the crust being a feat in of itself. The cupcakes we had for dessert were some of the best we've had, short of making them yourself! I loved the beer and wine lists, however I'd hoped they would have more local Wisconsin craft brews like Central Waters! Nonetheless, I can't wait to go back. This place was really a pleasant and refreshing surprise on all accounts.
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Thomas G.

Went back since the brunch menu has been introduced. EVERYTHING SOUNDS AMAZING! I want to try each dish. It may actually kill me.
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swordfish m.

Honeypie is the spot for improvisational comfort food. A lot of flavors in the menu, well rounded decor, and a friendly, although sometimes slow moving staff. Great for Saturday morning breakfast. Many of the ingredients used are local, and the portions are of a decent size. This is what a midwestern diner/brunch spot is all about!
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Amaker L.

Ugh. it's just okay. I'm glad they have dessert but seriously the mediocrity is not cool when you open a 3rd restaurant. Comet was the same way when they opened. IThe menu isn't that stellar. But everything (decor) looks fabulous. And the dessert looks okay too. Everything else just seems okay...
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Jason W.

Great brunch and lunch. We've been there a handful of times and haven't been disappointed yet. Never left hungry.
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amy n.

Honey Pie is the new cafe by Scott Johnson, who's landmark restaurants are Milwaukee east side staples (Fuel Cafe, Palominos, Comet, High-Hat, Balzac). Walking up Kinnickinic Ave you are greeted by a great big adorable cartoon pig, emblem-ed with the hipster handkerchief round his neck, and "Honeypie" written across his side. It is a smaller place, and we sat ourselves among some super sconnie taxidermy. A perfect combination of a grandma's farm kitchen and nice restaurant. The menu told us what's up -- great Mid-Western food from scratch. Total scratch. Locally raised food, grass fed beef, lots of pork, and veggie&vegan options. Even our wine was Fair Trade stamped! I must warn everyone that you should come here with a deep hunger within. Everything here is super rich, with giant portions. (Makes sense, if you think about how its a mid-west deal) I had the chicken and biscuit pie ($11). Really good pot pie, the biscuit top was perfectly flaky and delish. I tried some of the mac&cheese with bacon...they make it with Gruyere cheese so it has a lightness in flavor but the heavy cream brings it down. Great bacon. The burger comes huge with a sunny side egg on top. I also tried some of my mom's curried chicken salad, and man was that heaven. Our server was super pleasant although a little slow, which let us peruse the dessert case. We took some pie home, and you can really tell when a bakery uses fresh ingredients in those things. The berry pie was tart and sweet and falling apart in the best ways. They have cupcakes, too. I'm not much of a cake eater, but I was so glad I went for it. They're perfect to split 4 ways, we had the Mexican Chocolate and it was a perfect little cupcake. Yeah, totally worth trying. It was a fun experience!
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M R.

Came here while on a day trip back to my hometown. We came in at around 2pm on a Saturday, and they were still doing their brunch/lunch menu. I had the porkslaw sandwich, and I'm still thinking about it. I am kind of a sucker for shredded bbq pork anyway, and I love celery root. It was so good, though probably one of the messier things I've ever eaten. The fries were also just how I like them - crispy on the outside and a little mushy on the inside. My vegetarian friend got the eggs over house potatoes with vegetarian breakfast sausage. The "sausage" was obviously made in-house (as one would hope, but you never know) and she said it was the best she's ever had. She also thought the Turkulator sandwich sounded so good, she was tempted to fall off the veg wagon she's been on for 20+ years to try it. We also decided to go for the bloody mary, and each got ours with the house-made chile-infused vodka. It was almost too intense, even though we both love spice. But it came with this fantastic garnish of house-pickled veggies, cheese, and a chunk of salami, and after drinking a little of it down, I poured some of the Miller High Life pony boy chaser in for a makeshift, extra boozy and very yummy michelada. At that point, we were too full for dessert. But it all looked so tasty, we stopped back in on our way out of town and got a few things to go- a slice of mixed berry pie, a slice of key lime pie, and a chocolate raspberry cupcake I threw in on a whim. The cupcake was quite good, though I'm jaded about cupcakes. The pie was fantastic, though. Really good crust, the hardest part to do right. I've recommended this to all of my MKE friends and fam, and would definitely go back next time I'm in town.
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Elizabeth S.

Walked right in on a Monday night, no problem getting a table. We split a Porkslaw sandwich, a Turkulator sandwich, and a Cupcakes the Salad. The food was good with high quality ingredients. Loved the egg wash roll the Porkslaw came on, the BBQ sauce was sweet, without being overly so, and the celery root slaw was so tasty, crisp with a nice flavor accent of fennel. The pork was tender, and while shredded, not stringy. The pickle slices were great, I wish there had been more, and there is, for a price. The Turkulator was good, with thick fresh slices of roasted turkey, but I thought the mustard was a tad overpowering, and I'm a girl who likes her mustard. The Cupcakes the salad was really fresh, but I was disappointed with the lack of roasted red pepper (we only had one measly piece), the carrot was sparse, and I would have liked a better balance of blue cheese to pumpkin seeds (it had lots of blue, little seeds). The mixed greens were great, really fresh and flavorful, and we all loved the citrus-basil vinaigrette, but had a hard time finding the basil flavor. My main complaint about the salad is that I don't think it was worth the $8 price tag, especially when our sandwiches with fries were $8 and $8.50. Speaking of fries, oh doggy, the fries were really good. Reminiscent of In-n-Out Burger on the west coast. Fresh cut, lightly salted so the potato flavor comes through, top notch. We took a pineapple-carrot cupcake, a black forest cupcake, and a slice of chocolate chip cheesecake to go. I was not disappointed in the desserts, and I'm not huge on sweets. We would have liked to take a pasty home to try the next day, but they were out. I have to comment on the posts about the "dead animals" on the walls. Some posters made it seem as though the place looks like an up north hunting lodge, not so. Yes, there are a few taxidermied pieces, and no, I'm not big on hunting, but I found it no way distracting. Besides, they don't even serve deer meat, it would be different if there were pig and cow heads everywhere (joke). The veg options, while not grand, are available. Four of the eleven sandwiches and three of the four salads can be made vegan. Two of the four appetizers are vegetarian, and their soup that day was vegan. Honeypie doesn't claim to be for vegetarians/vegan, just friendly for them. I will definitely be returning, I can't wait to try to chicken pot pie, it looked fantastic! Porkslaw sandwich (with fries) Turkulator sandwich (with fries) Cupcakes the Salad Slice of chocolate chip cheesecake Black forest cupcake Pineapple-Carrot cupcake water for drinks = $37.58 without tip
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Shaun M.

I couldn't ask for more! You have to have the vegan porkslaw!!! Bloody marys here are good as well. If you love Comet you'll love this place. It usually gets busy on the weekends but not near as busy as Comet. Come on over to the "new and improved" east side that is Bayview and dodge the popped collars and stuffy attitudes :-)
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Melissa P.

I have given this place many chances. Food occasionally really good, but very inconsistent. Service is extremely slow, no matter if the house is packed or dead. There are much better places to eat in the neighborhood. It's too bad, because the owners have the right idea... Recently waited for over ten minutes while my food sat in the window. Funny, bartender never asked how my food tasted after realizing he served the people who came in after me & I was still waiting.
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BLAUGRAN A.

I often find that when I have high hopes for a place that I'm often let down after trying it. I suppose that's part of life and should be expected if you go in expecting a lot. Well I have to say that Honeypie didn't disappoint. In fact it was better than I'd imagined. I know Yelp is about the food more than anything, and I'll get to that. However I have to start with the place itself. Before I even got in the door I loved the sign outside. It's a pig that says "Honeypie" on it. It's nothing to fancy, but it's really cool pretty much for the pig alone. Then you go inside. Now I'd go the lowdown on the place from a few friends been there, but it is a small place. That's fine by me, though one should note that unless you don't mind waiting for a seat you might want to avoid peak times. Anyway, I love the layout. They have the counter on the left wall with a bar backing it. Then just to the right of that they have this display case featuring cupcakes and pies that I'd only ever dreamed of before. The rest of the seating is largely booths if I recall correctly with two or three of them at the front with big windows. Still while I love the layout, I haven't even touched on what I really love about the decor. For starters it's painted blue. Now the hip color to paint places it seems are reds or dark yellows and I've never been a fan, but I like the blue walls. Better yet, they've got some great decor. From trophy deer mounts and fish mounts, to old maps and paintings, it's very eclectic and really cool. Reminds me of Blackbird and while it is sort of Wisconsin, it's also very Etsy to me. Anywway, that won't matter to some, but I love the originality and how it's not like every other place out there. Better yet it fits their menu and food. I would say that Midwestern/comfort food is the best way to describe the menu. That isn't entirely true as they do have vegan options and it isn't just basic dishes. Still they're that older style basic food, but done very fresh and with some great twists. One just has to look at the picture of the burger that somebody posted to get an idea. An egg on top along with a bunch of everything else. So definitely check out the menu as they have a lot of interesting items. They even have entrees which surprised me. My friends liked their dishes (braised short ribs and scallops) and I really liked mine. I'm a bit picky so I just go the burger with cheese, but it was still great as were the fries. They had a nice selection of available drinks (more than I expected), but I tend not to have a drink with dinner so I was thrilled to see they had Sprecher Cream Soda. Despite the food and the healthy portions, I would recommend saving room for dessert. Cupcakes and pies are desserts on the menu and they make them fresh daily. In fact if you check out their site you can see the day's choices. While they a good amount of pies and cupcakes, they seem to run out too. Friends and I went on a Friday night at about 8pm and they were out of two or three things I wanted to try. Still they had plenty left that I wanted to try as well. I got a piece of pie and while it was good, the cupcake was definitely better. I'm more of a pie fan generally, but they cupcakes here are quite good. Before you go you should note that you need to put your name on the chalk board to get a table. While I think it's kinda cool and different, it's also a bit confusing and they could use a hostess of sorts. Also, I thought the service was good, but when it's busy you might have to wait a bit. We sat at the counter instead of waiting and the service was good. Overall I loved Honeypie for both the food and ambiance. I need to go more often and I love that a place like this is in my neighborhood because I would definitely have to travel otherwise. My grandpa used to go to his local greasy spoon in rural WI every day and I never understood it as the food was horrible. When I'm that age I just hope that I have a Honeypie to go like that as the food is good and I could see having a meal there every couple of days.
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Dawn S.

I wasn't very impressed. My wife and I went just to try it out even though I was a bit leery by the pig logo ... thinking this was a BBQ place and we wouldn't have many options because neither of us eats pork and we are both trying not to eat red meat. We decided to give it a go anyways because we want to support neighborhood eateries. (I had not read anything online about this establishment when we went.) The restaurant was busy with all of the inside tables full (not sure about the patio), but there was only a minute of wait for a table when we got there. We were able to sit at a table almost right away. Placing a drink order with the waitress, on the other hand, took almost 20 minutes. We almost left at this point (maybe we should have). Once we ordered our sodas, the beverages did come fairly timely. Then we had to wait another 10-15 minutes to place our food order. Food was alright. I ordered the Chicken Biscuit Pie, which I enjoyed. My wife ordered the Davenport, which she did not enjoy as it was not what she was expecting and was skimpy on the turkey and the vegetables, but overwhelming on the mashed potatoes. Additionally it turned out to be an open-faced sandwich on rye bread. We looked at the menu description after dinner and could not find any mention of the rye bread or the fact that this dish is essentially a stacked open-faced sandwich. My wife was expecting something along the lines of a traditional turkey dinner with pizzaz. I should mention that she specifically ordered it with no bacon and cheese sauce on the side. The best part of the meal was the dessert. The cupcakes are excellent. Overall, I doubt we will be going back. Dinner in its entirety, from entering the establishment to leaving, took over an hour and 45 minutes. far too long in my opinion. The wait staff seemed frazzled and completely disorganized. We felt that we had been forgotten at several points and had to flag the waitress down to get soda refills. With regards to the menu, more items without bacon (pork) would be great. More vegetarian items would be better. Better food descriptions would be even better still. In conclusion, this wasn't the worst place I've been to, but it's a far cry from the best or even its sister, Comet Cafe.
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A F.

I've been wanting to try honeypie for awhile now and it definitely lived up to the hype and my expectations! I was in a group of four, two of us had the scallops and almost licked our plate clean, one of us had the mac and cheese which was passed around the table it was so yummy and finally one of us had the salmon special which was awesome. and the desserts... the desserts... save room. we tried 3 different pies- all amazing. If you like the cupcakes @ comet cafe, honeypie has the same ones only in more flavors- we took some to go. overall wonderful food and will definitely go back.
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Robin K.

Thanks Erika for great service in the inviting and relaxing outdoor patio, away from the traffic of Kinnickinnic. Love the fresh ingredients and flavors from the small kitchen. Yummy menu, with fun names for the salads and sandwiches. Can't wait to try the Sat and Sun brunch!
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Tanya M.

Pie to go is easily worth 5 stars. Honeypie has great varieties of pie, ranging from classics to some twists. A brownie cream pie of sorts is the one that sticks out as a favorite. Service is where I hesitate to be generous here. I have gone several times both for brunch and dinner and it's always not quite been up to par. It took over an hour for my food to arrive after ordering one time and was asked to move to another table midway through the meal another time. The food is delicious, but extremely gluttonous. Everything on the menu is smothered in something tasty and not good for you. Love the breakfast pork fries and their Mac and cheese. Then there is the pie and other desserts. Check their twitter page for daily flavors if you plan ahead. Will I go back? Absolutely. When I have a leisurely day or night with time to kill. And lots of extra room to spare in my belly.
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Peter D.

Really awesome brunch spot in a cool Milwaukee neighborhood. This was the first place I went to on my short day trip to MKE and I was pleasantly surprised at how fresh everything was. The breakfast platter with sausage, french toast, eggs, gravy, and potatoes was on point and the decor is really well curated. Great maps of greater Milwaukee and some cool photographs as well. I would have given it five stars but the waitress and cook messed up our orders so it took nearly an hour to get our food. It was worth the wait, but just something you should know in case you go on a busy day (like a Sunday morning). Bay View, the surrounding neighborhood, is really lively and reminds me of a slightly larger version of Hampden in Baltimore. It has a working class ethic to it but the hipsters have invaded and really made it a creative bastion for the city. Would definitely recommend.
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Katie K.

Always a good time at Honeypie! Relaxed atmosphere, friendly service, pretty good food. It can get pretty busy for brunch so be prepared to wait. We don't mind the bar or community table on the patio so for us it's pretty quick. I won't lie, I've had better food. It's a bit too greasy but every brunch or dinner has a solid experience, thus the 4 stars. I like the breakfast scrambler/ casserole husband enjoys a burrito. huge portions but you must try the pie. I love the rhubarb! Save room or take a slice home. Cupcakes are hit or miss for me.
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Leyna I.

drove to milwaukee (from chicago) just to eat here.
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Yvonne C.

A cozy local diner-like food place. There was even Trivial Pursuit at my table! I went for brunch on a Saturday. Food: Ham and cheese biscuit: the ham was a bit much for me, and there could have been more cheese, but that biscuit was well worth it. Perfect single size portion. Pork fries: this serving size was huge and tasted amazing. All in all, definitely worth the price, especially since the food quality was a notch higher than you'd find at most diners.
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Katie S.

I've always been a big fan of Honeypie. It's a cozy little spot with great locally-sourced food, great drinks, and a friendly, laid back atmosphere. Mostly, I've been here for brunch. The bloody marys are really delicious and come with a mini rhinelander beer. There is ALWAYS a wait for brunch. Not a big deal, but in the winter it's kind of awkward cause there's nowhere to stand. The food is totally worth it though, don't worry! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because there aren't many options for a vegetarian coming here for lunch or dinner. The veggie grinder is always really delicious, but a few more sandwich options would be awesome.
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Frank W.

A limited menu. Good breakfast place. The hipsters seem to love it. More of an upscale breakfast place that caters to vegetarians. Service was a bit slow but the after church crowd was there.
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Lauren E.

Came to Honeypie the first time because I heard about the breakfast casserole, been twice now for brunch. On my second visit I had the traditional eggs benedict which they had their own take on with shredded ham and, I didn't realize until after I had almost finished, missing the hollandaise sauce. Their pies and desserts look amazing but stick with a slice unless you're willing to shell out $30 for a pie (I am not). Not a huge space so it gets crowded and what looked like a long wait around 11 on a Sunday. Worth a try but take it from me, don't forget about your hollandaise sauce because your eggs will get cold!
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Allison F.

Calling all pie enthusiasts! You need to get in here. This place has marvelous cream pies, whipped with love and care. Go with banana cream!
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Steven P.

I would definitely go here for the pie. Definitely. After frequenting here a few times within the last 8 months, I can say that if you're looking for a good slice of Pie, check out their strawberry rhubarb or their pistachio creme. Makes a good first date spot. Atmosphere is dark and the bartenders are friendly. Diner vibe all over the place. Food is all right. Hamburgers are delicious but on the greasy side for my liking. I appreciate the sign on the wall that shows all the local places they get food. To the women bartender that gave me and my partner a free drink on our first date, thank you.
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Jen T.

Absolutely try the pork fries! They are delicious! This can be shared and is plenty filling to even consider as a main entree. Very flavorful and generous portion. Yum yum yum!!!
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Justin N.

My wife, my young son and I stopped here a for lunch. They were very kid friendly. The food was fantastic and we had great service. I will be back.
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Pita J.

The food is ALWAYS awesome. Service is always great. You can tell the employees are passionate about what they do. I love this place. Some menu items can be a bit pricey but some menu items are enough for 2 meals. So it balances out. Come hungry and save room for dessert. I love this place. Homemade biscuits and corn muffins are amazing.
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Hannah D.

Honeypie is a trendy spot that can get busy so be prepared to wait a bit if you show up during peak hours. They do have some nice outside seating that they open up when the weather is good, so that helps. I've been here a few times and every experience has been great. During my most recent visit, I got all of my favorites. A Bloody Mary with infused rosemary garlic vodka, the amazing corn muffins, and a burrito with vegan sausage subbed in. All delicious as usual. Service has also always been good when I've visited with friendly wait staff and fast turn around time for food and drink orders. Make sure you check it out if you're in Bay View!
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Jessica W.

First time trying Honeypie a few weeks ago for brunch and it did not disappoint. Waiting for a table was a little awkward as the only place to stand is right in front of the door and I get the feeling that this place is always packed! Only had to wait a few minutes though myself because friends went ahead and put our name in before I arrived. Many things on the menu looked delicious but I settled into the casserole. It came in its own little dish filled with sausage, gravy, potatoes and other goodies. It was delicious. I would have it again. The decor is very kitschy, and I loved that about the restaurant. Overall, solid place.
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Anthony H.

A bayview staple! My staple for when I don't want to cook during the week and can't decide what I want! *Tap beer list is always changing, and they have some very good choices. *Variety of sandwiches to appease most people *vegan/vegetarian entrees are always great (can't beat the klug) *Comfortable, relaxed atmosphere
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Christina D.

My favorite restaurant in town, bar none. I dream about that chicken & biscuit pie, even in the Summer, and their brunch is divine! Try the breakfast casserole - it's everything you want in a breakfast in convenient bowl form. Their French toast is cinnamon-y deliciousness, as well, if savory isn't your thing. Never had a bad meal there & we've been going since they opened. Now if only they would bring back that waygu beef/crispy spaetzle special... *hint hint*
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Nancy R.

I had the burger without the egg on top. The burger was a large hand crafted patty, with caramelized onions, american cheese, and a special spicy mayo-based sauce. The bun was homemade and the perfect size and consistency to compliment the burger. The burger was good, but the fries were amazing. The good old fashioned type, but they were crispy, not limp. Unfortunately, the meal was too filling and I didn't have room for a piece of their famous pie. I'll have to come back and just have a salad so I have room for dessert!
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Angela W.

We have gone for brunch several times, the food has never disappointed. We received good portion sizes for a great price. I have gone for dinner, but not really the fare that I am looking for.
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Jen F.

This is my go-to joint in my hood. You can always find a decent vegan meal here, as well as a delicious craft beer or a tasty cocktail. The atmosphere is casual kitchy, and they have a lovely patio that's open in the summer. They also have Trivial Pursuit questions at every table, which I love. I insist on playing every time I go!! Even though I'm terrible! But really, the food is what's important Let's break it down: Brunch - your options are 1) subbing tofu for eggs in the farm scramble, adding some veg sausage and vegetables 2) veganize the breakfast burrito (ask for extra green sauce), 3) fruit bowl, and I think they have a couple of sandwich options (vegan pork slaw). All of these options are quality! The burrito is basically the scramble tucked into a tortilla, plus some black beans. Both come with some of the best homefries I've ever had. The fruit bowl is full of good stuff, no fillers! Lunch - I love their lunches -the vegan Klug is filled with Upton's faux meat, house made pickles, and jalapenos; the vegan burger is tasty (and I believe is the same "meat" they use in my fave ever Comet dish the vegan Salisbury steak); the vegan pork slaw is BBQ sauce-covered seitan topped with a fabulous celery root slaw. The texture of the seitan is a little off. I wish they used a different brand or recipe, but the rest of the sammie is on point. Their fries are as good as their homefries (no surprise there). The also have a daily vegan pasty (seasonal veggie and tofu/sausage/seitan wrapped in flaky dough), that's been delish in every version I've tried. Dinner - this is the only place Honeypie really falls short. They really don't have a single vegan entree. Your choices are the same as lunch. That's too bad, because I bet they could really make something great if they tried. But then I'd probably be eating there twice a week instead of just once, and they're probably tired of me anyway. Dessert: they usually have at least two vegan cupcake options, and 2-3 vegan fruit pies. The cupcakes are large and have a healthy dose of frosting and are delicious. Brunch can get crazy, so get up early while the drunks are still passed out.
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Steve S.

I showed up in the middle of the day and the place was very quiet. I got a pulled pork sandwich and it was fantastic and loved that they made homemade pickles. I wish I had room to try the pie however, I might be back tonight to try that.
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Nikki B.

I've heard rave reviews about Honeypie from a number of people so when I finally went to try it I was excited to have "the best pie of my life". Whomp whomp. I was not impressed. I came here after a lovely dinner at another restaurant for some dessert and a drink. I ordered a Southern Comfort Old Fashion and a slice of Berry Pie. The drink tasted overly sweet and had a funny after taste. The pie was just.... pie. Nothing special. When I got home I actually got sick, and I believe it was the aftertaste in the drink that did it. I don't think I'll be going back to Honeypie any time soon. That night put a bad taste in my mouth. Pun intended.
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Kelly B.

Oh Honeypie, why can't I choose any healthy options? You just provide too many cheese drenched, meat packed items. We started with the pork fries, which were their regular fries covered in pulled pork, cheese sauce, jalapenos and green onions. Really heavy for an appetizer, but derishus nonetheless. Entrees were a pulled pork sandwich, and the mac n cheese. The mac and cheese is good, but for having so many different types of cheese incorporated I thought it would have more bite. The pulled pork was crazy greasy. The bright orange "juice" was running down his wrists as he ate, and the plate was full of it when he was done. The beer selection is good, but our server misguided us on a few options. We also asked for a side of bbq sauce and were a little peeved to find an upcharge without mention - I usually throw in a public service announcement if patrons ask for extras and I know there will be a charge. Honeypie is good, but for our three person lunch it was $60! I'll keep coming, but not go out of my way.
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Amy D.

Excellent Bloody Mary's, vegetarian brunch and dinner options! We go here on a weekly basis.
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Emily T.

I don't know why it has taken me so long to try this place! The waiter was great and he has as I told him "a voice for radio." He was knowledgeable and thoroughly explained the menu. Our food was reasonable and delicious! I will be back! *Next time, I must save room for their renowned dessert:)
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J B.

What a nice little gem tucked into an unassuming building! Standard vintage inspired interior, delicious food, fair prices. The outside seating is prime for the summer months. Only downside is the popularity, which I'm guessing is what contributed to the long wait for our food. As with any busy restaurant, our server was not in a great mood but I forgive her for that. I've only had the breakfast, and I'll definitely be going back for more. The pulled pork breakfast skillet (which I can't remember the name of) was the star of the show.
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Annie S.

The pie is amazing. I've had the tiger and the s'mores and you can't go wrong. The menu food is alright but I'll probably only come for pie in the future.
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Cosmo K.

Went on Monday night with a friend. Very nice waiter came over and explained wine special. We shared a cheese plate as we took our time choosing entrees. We decided on Chicken pot pie and I had bbq pork sandwich. Both were awesome. It was so relaxing and truly enjoyed our visit. Took home a piece of chocolate pie. This is a great little place on south side. Check it out. If there is a wait....it's worth it.
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Brian M.

My waitress called me "Honey", I did not have Pie. Based on first impressions, I really liked Honeypie Cafe. It's cool, it's quaint, and since they support the RSA concept, you know the food is high quality. We were here for lunch, so they weren't that crowded. Other reviewers warn of crappy service during peak times, but during our lunch, service was quick, attentive, and very professional. I love the decor in here. Lots of kitchy old Wisco themed paraphenalia. Lots of great sounding comfort food items on the menu. I went for the Mac & Cheese. Since I'm quite happy with crappy $0.79 Kraft powdered-cheese-in-a-box variety, I usually don't go for the $13 restaurant version. Since my boss was paying today, I gave it a go. It had bacon. Yes, bacon. If there is one thing better than lobster & Mac, it might be bacon & Mac. If I had one complaint, the cheese wasn't bitter enough for my taste. I like a good bite to the flavor, but this was just a tad on the bland side. Would I have it again? meh, we'll see. There were lots of great looking things on the menu. I am eager to get back here and take another look. Maybe next time I'll get pie. Overall, very good experience, 4 happy cubicle dwellers. Great lunch option!
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Robert B.

I recently ate at the Honeypie again for the second time and ordered the arancini again in the hopes that it'd meet the same expectations as before. The meal didn't disappoint. It was better this time around as opposed to last time. My single complaint is one that spans both visits. Both times when we were ready for either a refill or to check out, our server was nowhere to be found. They came out to offer us a refill to which we said, "Yes," but then we never saw a refill. Following that, we requested the check and it didn't come for another twenty minutes. The food and environment is top notch, but their customer service could use a slight improvement on prioritization. Mind you, the server herself was sweet as could be and got everything right with our order, but was slow in response afterwards. The lack of speediness on her part is the only real reason I give this a 4/5 instead of a 5/5. I recommend this restaurant to everyone who drives past it or lives in the area.
(4)
Miles H.

Outright astounding! I gourged upon the extremely potant and highly delicious "Honeypie 4 Roses single barrel Manhattan", Fish Fry, and Banana Cream Pie! All intensely delectable! Especially that Manhattan! Damn! I only like to drink alcohol when it tastes good, and I can tell you the "FOURTEEN DOLLARS!" is well asured worth that taste! I had the fish fry just last night at Merchant in Madison and this fish fry here blew that fish fry out of the water easily ten fold! I'm extremely use to the Banana Cream Pie at The Three Sisters in Middleton, and while I have to say the Banana Cream pie here at Honeypie is no slouch, it just isn't up to that classic grandma taste from The Three Sisters Banana Cream Pie. That's essentially the only pie The Three Sisters make, so makes sense. But do yourself a favor and order that Manhattan! And the next time I gotta get that last cherry pie! I was so close, yet so far! Believe It! I'm Gonna Be King of the Pirates! Slam-a-cow!
(5)
Long B.

Milwaukee seems to have a very competitive field of restaurants that serve breakfast and brunch. I've tried the Blue Egg, and our group of people banded together, wanted to try another great gem out there. This is where the Honeypie Cafe comes in. The block that the restaurant lies on, has a very interesting and eccentric shops that surround the area. Walking up to the Honeypie Cafe, we were greeted with a large sign that had the Honeypie pig glamoured. Walking in, you get a feeling of old and new time eras. The base look had things from the early 1900's, with dark woods covering everything, with old photos and interesting taxidermied animals mounted on the wall. But at the same time, the vibe was young with people who worked there that had a hipster type look, but not pretentious that you would expect from that kind of crowd. The bathroom was impressive. Most places don't care too much, but wow it was very clean and modern. The largest thing that you notice the most was the large full featured bar adorning the wall. Our large group of 8 fit in the front windowed area that was a long table with trivia pursuit set in the middle. How neat, because our group was big enough to engage in the game, while we waited. The menu was decently sized with a separate menu with specials on it. Everything looked simply amazing to eat. The thing that caught my eye the most was the Pork fries. It was basically a mixture of delicious BBQ pulled pork, with your morning essentials intermingled with cheese, bacon, and fries. I opted the pickled jalapenos, because I'm not much of the spicy eating type. Drinks.... there was plenty. Alcoholic to non-alcoholic drinks were available. I asked for the Beermosa, because it combined the two things I love. Wheat beer and fresh Orange Juice. They both intermingled well. It's similar to a blue moon with a splash of orange juice. Once our food came out, it was an amazing site. We all looked at each other and talking telepathically that we knew we were at the right breakfast stop. The food was beautifully plated, and it looked fresh. Something that you won't find at a breakfast chain. The Pork Fries were delicious and extremely filling. Soon after eating the last bite, I could feel my body go in a food coma. Service wise, it was adequate and good. She came back and always made sure there was plenty of water for us, and didn't bug us too much. Overall, the experience was good and I recommend coming here.
(4)
Thomas W.

great food and service! amazing pies and cupcakes! All good service and wide variety of drinks. Every time I have been it is everything and more.
(5)
Cassie D.

I adore Honey Pie, but I don't adore it, adore it. The food is great, especially the deserts, and anything with the word "biscuit" or "muffin" in it. I have had several awkward experience with the sign in process. Sometimes, it's a bit unorganized and it takes longer than it should to get seated. The service isn't as good as the food. But....With cupcakes like that I keep going back anyway. You've been warned.
(3)
Joshua C.

Really cool place in a cool part of Milwaukee. I had the pork fries which were home made french fries covered in pulled pork, queso, jalapeÃ±os, green onions, and (of course) bacon. Definitely going to go there again.
(4)
Mike P.

SERVICE: Terrible. Our Wanda Jackson wannabe waitress delivered hard headed service. She went the entire meal without speaking to us, really strange. She dropped off the food, said nothing. Didn't ask how the food was. Dropped off the check, said nothing. Not a word was said and not a tip was left. ORDERED: Corn Muffin $4, Chicken Biscuit Pie $13 (shared), Grilled Cheese $10 (shared), Hot Buttered Bourbon $7 TASTED: Our food was good but not piping hot. I'm thinking Wanda Jackson the mute left it under the heat lamp. Any chicken pot pie I've ever eaten has been lava burn your taste buds off hot, not this one. The corn muffins were good, enjoyed the honey-bourbon butter and jam. My wife's grilled cheese lacked the savory sharpness that gruyere and 5-year cheddar should deliver, something was amiss. The soup was good and great for dipping the grilled cheese in, but again not hot. My Chicken Biscuit Pie was total comfort food but really one note in taste, flour. It lacked butter, fat or a sugar vegetable like carrots to balance the starch. The drink list at Honey Pie is really creative, though not posted online. I ordered a Hot Buttered Bourbon, I'm not a "hot" drink guy but love Bourbon. This sugary sweet buttery salty drink was awesome. POST: I really liked everything about Honey Pie Cafe. Great Americana Hipster Farmstead decor (just made that up), cozy what looks like a former corner tavern space, Farm to Fork menu concept, creative cocktails. I think we just got a turd of a waitress which damped the experience.
(2)
David P.

Food is great, but quality of service is huge to me. My wife ordered a Red Velvet cupcake. No warning that was vegan other than a small emblem bearing a 'V' on the sign next to the cupcake. It was a fancy emblem. We though it maybe signified a local favorite. It didn't bother me so much that it was vegan or that my wife make a mistake in ordering. However, after one bite she complained only to get a 'well, we only have vegan red velvet tonight.' HORRIBLE service. I had to actually ask for it to be taken off my bill. This is a cool place with really good food, but I can't give it even a three star rating with the service we experienced tonight. The server didn't try to conceal her anger that I requested for the cupcake to be removed from the bill; she wouldn't even look at us or say "thank you." I still tipped her well, even though she didn't deserve it. What that server didn't understand is that we have three kids. We don't get to out often, so when we do, I want it to be a great night. My wife doesn't "cheat" on her diet often, but when she does, she wants it to be for something great. And when either the place, service, or food isn't great (or even good in this case) why should we pay when she can can make it better and make it more cost efficient in our kitchen? No thanks...we will opt to go elsewhere next time.
(2)
Roxy R.

I went for brunch on a Saturday afternoon while in Milwaukee. There was about a 35-40 minute wait but it was worth it. The house made bloody mary is vegan and delicious and served with a baby Rhinelander beer. Our nice waitress told us most things on the menu could be made vegan. I had tofu scramble, vegan sausage and potatoes. I would definitely go back for another bloody mary and to try something else vegan on the menu!
(4)
Greg K.

I want to die here. And I might. If I go back for the bacon egg and cheeseburger again. I live in Chicago and I often consider traveling up just to eat here.
(5)
W S.

Going to give Honeypie another try see if it could be better. Now no free wi-fi!! We are on a downward slide already. There with 2 other people, walk in, place has most tables filled, so there is steady business. There are 2 open seats at the bar. There are three of us, hostess says you can sit at the bar if you want. ? What? She then takes us to a table way in the back of the restaurant, we pass an open booth with people that had already left but had not been cleared. I look and tell the hostess, we would prefer the booth. Her answer, matter of fact response: It's not cleared. My response: Ok ? (Thinking: Wait a minute-that's right, you are paying me to eat here) (Also thinking, you are the hostess, there is also a busboy and two waitresses and a person behind the bar, I'm just thinking here-how about you clear tables for customers-not give a crap response which said sit where I put you) Food: Ok, some dishes you really get a lot for what you pay. French toast or burrito had to be taken home to finish. Tried the spanish dish which was a sort of quiche, portion was very small for what you paid. After 2 tries at the Honeypie, some things have improved, music wasn't cranked so you could carry on a conversation. But others slid (restauranteurs: to customers, you are who you hire)
(2)
Jennifer C.

I was torn between 3 stars and 4 stars...so I guess I'll round up based on food alone i live in the neighborhood and I really really wanted to have an awesome experience but I left with a meh experience. I sat at the bar and it seemed that the bartender took several minutes before acknowledging me and giving me a glass if water. And about 60% of the time she talked to me, it felt like she had a very 'whatever' attitude. When other customers came into the restaurant, they stood around not knowing if they seat themselves or if they should wait....it took the waitstaff several minutes before actually seating them :( The food overall is extremely good - the roasted corn clam chowder....yum! I wanted more than one bowl of it since it was that good. I also had the Mac & Cheese....one word: amazing. On a pervious visit I had their brunch and it was awesome! I wanted to get a cupcake (or rather several to take home) but I had to pass because I couldn't tell what flavors the cupcakes were. The labels were behind the cupcakes...and it's kind of hard to read when the cupcakes & frosting in front of label and the cupcakes are huge....so they lost another $15-$20 worth of business from me. Their loss.
(4)
Gail M.

Cozy, laid-back atmosphere with an eclectic German flair. Take a moment and really look at what's on the walls...it's like a bizarre little treasure hunt. At the bartender's suggestion I started off my meal with pie; it was a good decision. The Banana Cream pie is the best I've ever had, decadent, rich, creamy, simply divine! Most items on the menu looked fabulous to me, the unique pairings are what separate this place from being just "another" cafe. I decided that I would give the bartender three of my top-runners and let him surprise me. He chose wisely for a chilly winter day; a short-time later he returned with a large warm bowl of Macaroni & Cheese with all the crunchy goodness of bread crumbs, chewy chunks (not slices and not bits) of bacon, and the real kicker green tail onions. Yep green tail onions; they added a little refreshing bite once in a great while that was surprising to the taste buds and frankly exactly what my maccaraoni & cheese needed. My only critique is that I would have liked it "hotter" so that it would be more gooey and a bit less pasty. But overall the dish was very well rounded. It was my first time...but I'll be back.
(4)
Ally C.

After recommendations from two different Milwaukee natives, ended up here on a Sunday for a later lunch, but apparently it was still "Brunch." I'm not a big breakfast fan so my choices were limited. Ended up getting the Pork Fries(minus the fried egg) and they were delicious - very flavorful and the potatoes were still crisp even with all of the meat and cheese sauce smothered on top! My friend got the burger which was also full of flavor and super juicy the way a burger should be. I ordered the Bloody Mary - wasn't too impressed (especially since I had one earlier that day at the Pfister hotel) but really enjoyed the beer chaser that went along with it. Small place - wait wasn't too long but we only have a party of 2. Larger parties were waiting 20 minutes plus. Service wasn't impressive. We sat the bar and our waitress/bartender was blah not extremely friendly or interested in serving us so it seemed. In a cute neighborhood area. Definitely would go back if I'm ever in Milwaukee again.
(4)
D S.

Although we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table, we did so with massive mimosas near their back patio. The hostess was pleasant and offered us seats at the bar if we didn't want to wait longer for a table. Both the corn bread muffins and breakfast casserole were delicious. I am in the midst of 60 minutes of cardio in order to guiltlessly devour my Mexican chocolate cupcake tonight after dinner. We will DEF be back!
(5)
A.A. Y.

This is one of my favorite, most inconsistent but somehow manages-to-redeem-itself restaurants. The completely schizo waitstaff is friendly, helpful, rude and blasÃ© all at once. I've had great service and downright lame service. It helps if you have lots of time and can be patient. Their cornbread muffins are awesome and the salads are creative and delish. Sometimes they run out of salad ingredients - it's true. They're known to skip items that are listed on the menu. But, if you're nice they can usually fix it. I dunno, I've experienced agro staff here (once when we were waiting for a table a waitress told my husband to "move it mister" as she slid by with plates-how about an "excuse me?") and somehow I keep going back for more. Because staff turns over, icky people leave and the food stands for itself.
(4)
Valerie W.

I cannot say enough good things about Honeypie CafÃ©. In fact, I have only 2 complaints, which I'll list right off the bat. 1. I never got a refill on my coffee. 2. I managed to leave without taking slice of pie or cupcake with me. We were in Milwaukee for four and a half days last week, and this was the only breakfast/brunch we had outside of our work conference. We ran (read: walked) a 5k in the morning and after, decided we needed to treat ourselves to something delicious. Enter, Honeypie. The atmosphere is super cute. Very vintage, from the linoleum floors to the big '60s style wall clock, to the 1960's cookbooks. We were offered coffee and cocktails right away, I stuck with the coffee, G had a chipotle bloody (with chaser) and we ordered food right away. Food and beverages were served promptly, and piping hot. G had the Southern Gentleman: Chicken fried pork chop atop breakfast potatoes, smothered in sausage gravy, with two eggs and toast on the side. I've never seen the man clean a breakfast plate so well. As for me, the breakfast casserole caught my eye. It was served in a large ramekin (see photo) and consisted of the following gluttonous goodness: scratch-made biscuit, topped with breakfast potatoes, topped with mushrooms and sausage gravy, topped with cheddar, topped with a sunny-side egg. AH.MAH.GAH. Put this on the list for "if VW is ever in jail and has to choose a last meal." The only thing I'd change is to leave out the potatoes, as I prefer hash browns. I would definitely come back to Honeypie, maybe even just for dessert, because the MKE mud pie and red velvet and chai cupcakes caught my eye, and a week later I'm still thinking about them!
(5)
Pamela M.

Based on my dinner alone, Honeypie should really be getting 2 stars only. But... I like the atmosphere, the desserts are a nice touch and I prefer local owned and environmentally conscious places. Plus, I would go back to try it again. I ordered the steak and grits with rainbow swiss chard. My grits were very good. The swiss chard, it's like they took ONE LEAF and finely chopped it up like the size you would for cole slaw and doused it heavily in oil. Why would so little chard be on the plate and it be shredded so small?? (see pic) And for the grass-fed steak: problem #1, they pre-sliced it before serving it to me. I don't like this because the juices release and my meat will begin to dry out. I'd prefer to cut my own steak. Bigger Problem #2, not sure of the size of this steak, but if it was 10 oz. - 3.5 oz of it were straight fat and grizzle... (did you happen to read my headline?) DIS-GUST-ING. Please, trim some of that off! Thank goodness I wasn't on a first date having to eat that piece of meat. And the pieces that weren't fat or grizzle had stringy tendons that I had to pull apart in my mouth. Will NOT get steak here again. Dessert: Almond Butter Pie - resist the urge to get something more common and try this instead. It really is heavenly!! Overall though, I was let down by my entree for a place that I was SO excited to try... :(
(3)
Megan H.

Four stars for the delicious food and substantial portions. The service was lacking, no one was in a hurry that was for sure.
(4)
Stephanie L.

I am starting to realize that when you frequent a place, you pick up on certain things. The "thing" at Honeypie is that the savory fare is second fiddle to the desserts. I feel like there is love and passion put into the baked goods, where the main items get the "meh" treatment. Not everything becomes amazing with an egg on top (I saw a salad with one!). I had the squash salad, and the description read that there was frisee, goat cheese, butternut squash, pomegranates, and almonds. Almonds? No almonds. That was one of the reasons why I ordered the salad. I like texture and flavor combinations. This is what tempted me (what was going through my head, imaging the flavors): creamy, tangy goat cheese; snappy, tart pomegranates; sweet, tender cubes of squash; salty, crunchy almonds. The taste of those combined ingredients played in my head like a commercial. Sadly, when the plate of heaping frisee arrived, and I got about halfway through, I found that the almonds were left behind. I never tasted them, so I moved my fork through everything, and saw they were not there. I asked my fellow diner if her squash salad had the almonds and she said "No." Were they out of almonds? This is what I mean in other reviews when I mention a "left off" ingredient. If you are out of something or substitute something (ex. Spanish rice in place of lime rice), then you need to let people know. Unfortunately, our salads were half destroyed by the time we realized. I was only slightly perturbed that my salad was lackluster sans almonds, because I was ready for pie by that point. I always tells myself that I'm going to have a fruit pie. This time, I actually did. I went with the black and blue. Let me say that this pie blew any predecessor out of the water, including any of the savory meals I have had at Honeypie. The cinnamon-flecked streusel really had me. The sweet, spicy bites were met with bursts of blueberries and blackberries. I loved this pie. It was so Americana, and it made me think of Summer, the one piece of it to be had in the middle of a cold, annoying winter. It was forgotten in this one slice. So good.
(3)
Chadrick J.

Honeypie is a MKE gem! Breakfast and dinner are equally outstanding. Be prepared to wait a few on the weekends but it's so worth it. We leave with cupcakes or pies every time! Worth the drive wherever you may be. Cheers Honeypie's!
(5)
daniela v.

Delicious !!!!!! Had the BBQ special Bahn mi which was to drool for !!! Perfect size ! Flavors just bursted!! And for dessert we had the best keylime pie in the history for keylime pies! The top layer wasn't sweet at all it made the whole pie! I want more and more ! Omgoodness it was so good it almost felt unreal ahahaha will be coming back to honey pie so glad it's very very close to my house!!!! If you love in milwaukee hurry up and get to honey pie !!!!
(5)
Dolores F.

We went to Honeypie on a Sunday for their brunch. It was a chaotic experience. They take no reservations, which might cut back on the crowding at the doorway. One woman was trying to read the newspaper in the middle of the crowd and no one could get through to use the rest room. What? The other 3 people I was with enjoyed their breakfast, I did not. The biscuits were not biscuits that I'm used to. They were like a bun type texture and not flaky at all. The gravy was better, but hardly any taste. Eggs were so-so. The Original House of Pancakes on Downer is much better for breakfast and that's were I'm heading for next Sunday.
(2)
Kari G.

I am not sure how I really feel about this place...I specifically chose it because it appeared to be vegan and/or allergy friendly and it was supposed to be a great place for my son to get a bite to eat. However, I wanted to order my son scrambled eggs (dairy free) cooked in oil, and I was stared at like I had a third eye. I was told the eggs were made in large batches with cream. I understand, I get it. So she would see if they could make an exception and scramble his eggs in oil, or make the eggs over hard. Well potatoes were also supposed to come with his order. Server: "Yeah...he probably won't be able to eat those, they have butter on them and we will not be able to make a separate batch. We are big on butter here." So we wait and see what happens. My son did get an egg cooked in oil, and sausage for his breakfast. We also ordered a large bowl of fruit he could eat. I had the breakfast burrito special of the day, The burrito contained steak, potatoes, beans and and other ingredients I can't remember right now. It was a pretty good and had great flavor. I was able to get my son a vegan Red Velvet cupcake made with cane sugar (some people use beet sugar and that would call for some benedryl and the EpiPen)! The frosting was a little too sweet for him, but he enjoyed the cake part. I have mixed feelings on whether or not to try this place again due to my son's food allergies. They did accommodate him, but it is a slight hassle to navigate the menu and guess what can be made dairy-free and negotiate it with the server and then turn around to negotiate with a toddler on whether or not he wants to eat it. Overall service was good and the wait wasn't long.
(3)
Richard S.

Our experience was just not up to all the glowing reviews I have read about Honeypie Cafe. We had the Lambwich, Short Stout Sandwich and the Pot Roast Dinner. The Lambwich was described as boring and bland despite the fact that the waitress warned us twice that it was "very spicy". Both the Short Stout and Pot Roast were oddly sweet. We had 2 slices of pie. A Mixed Berry and what was described as an Apple Raspberry. My Mixed Berry was OK, but very sweet and i couldn't really distinguish any specific berries, just sweetness. After a few bites of the other pie we realized it was the same pie I had. we decided just to finish our meal, pay our bill and leave, rather than saying anything. Honeypie is wheelchair accessible, but be aware that the entrance is in back through an alley and poorly marked.
(2)
Jennifer P.

The cupcakes here are amazing, my favorite in the city. I always pick some up if I'm bringing treats to a friend. Brunch is my other major experience, and the breakfast casserole is delicious. Be forewarned, this place is small and gets PACKED. Be prepared to wait in an awkward huddle and get in everyone's way if you come at a peak time - I usually don't bring friends here unless we're able to come bright and early to snag a table. The atmosphere is very casual and homey. Service is usually friendly though not always especially fast. All in all, highly recommend, but if you like to linger, definitely aim for an off time.
(4)
Jay S.

I remember this place being awesome. It's a shame that I apparently didn't write a rave review of them before, especially because this review will not be a rave. I have been there twice in the last week. Once for brunch, and once for a somewhat early dinner. The brunch was first so I'll talk about that visit first. I have had enough bloody marys recently that I have become a bit of a connoisseur, and I feel comfortable saying that though their bloodies are good, there are better to be had in Milwaukee, I ordered the traditional eggs benedict. Instead of the typical canadian bacon, they do it with a hunk of ham. Notice I said hunk. It's not a slice. Both the potatoes and (a more grievous sin) the eggs were overcooked. The service, while not great, was adequate. I figured that the brunch being overcooked was a fluke, and I was in the area of town where they are, so I figured I would try it for an early dinner. The service this time was pretty lousy. My dinner partner commented that the server didn't look like she wanted to be there. The burger I ordered was asked for medium, but I ca,e to the table well done. The egg they placed on top was with the yolk very nearly cooked through. I would have sent it back for a do-over, but the server was nowhere to be found.
(2)
Unyime E.

My guide to having a great experience at Honeypie CafÃ© (based on a true story) 1) Wake up on Saturday with an ENORMOUS craving for blueberry pancakes and decide to visit this place fellow Yelpers are raving about. 2) Do not perform proper due diligence by reviewing the menu ahead of time. 3) Arrive at restaurant, immediately notice that pancakes ARE NOT on the menu. 4) Sigh heavily through nose. Engage in violent head shaking, thinking to yourself, "What self-respecting restaurant doesn't serve pancakes?" 5) Deal with it. (sunglasses drop down) 6) Order the corn meal muffins to start. Marvel at how good the butter is, and make an off-hand comment about Americans not having a great appreciation for good butter. 7) Instead of a mimosa, order the Bee's Knee's. Obnoxiously try to force your spouse to taste how good it is. 8) Order the farmer's breakfast with an extra slice of French toast. Wolf it down, while commenting every few minutes on how good the gravy is. 9) Steal bites of your spouse's biscuits and gravy. Consider ordering it next visit, but ultimately decide against it in favor of the traditional benedict (a great restaurant barometer). 10) Order the key lime pie for dessert. Proclaim it the best key lime pie you've had in Milwaukee. Order another slice for tomorrow. 11) Repeat step 10 anytime you're within a five mile radius of Honeypie.
(4)
Pam N.

I'm giving this place 3.5 stars, I can't really give it a 4. This was our last stop on our girls weekend before returning to Chicago. It was Sunday around 11:45/12:00 We were super excited about coming to this spot but had read previous yelp reviews and checked out the menu before coming. The menu really excited us. It was brunch and pie heaven in one place. We already knew what we wanted prior to entering. Based on previous reviews we knew there might be a few hiccups. Because of previous reviews, we called the restaurant 10 minutes before to see what the wait situation was. They told us there was currently no wait for a group of 4. There must've been a rush in those 10 minutes because we ended up having to wait 30 minutes for a table of 4. Needless to say by the time we were seated we were STARVING. During the wait, I was able to scope out the pies. So we decided to start with pie and coffee and then move on to our brunch dishes. We had a plan for ordering. Unfortunately, again there was a mishap. My cousin was absolutely set on ordering the scallop eggs benedict. SHE WAS SO EXCITED. While we were waiting, we saw several of them go by us and she was salivating. But, as our server approached our table to get our orders the first thing she said was that they JUST ran out of the scallop eggs benedict. The disappointment was apparent. I felt awful for her. She had her heart set on it. So sadly we didn't get to try that but it looked amazing. We ordered the chocolate pistachio pie to start. And I have to admit it was pretty life changing pie. It wasn't too sweet and had the right amount of pistachio flavor balanced out with the chocolate. We all ordered the hasbrown quiche and shared the breakfast pork fries and corn muffins. The Breakfast Pork Fries a must have!! It was amazing. The pulled pork was PERFECT! The corn muffins were great but what really made it was the butter. They had a red wine, rosemary butter which totally blew my mind! (I have to say Milwaukee has the best jams and spreads I've ever had - EVERYWHERE we went had amazing spreads and jams) The hasbrown quiche was good but unfortunately there was a little mishap with my plate and it had to be sent back. I couldn't get a new one because they had run out - we had gotten the last 4. The server did go above and beyond to remedy the problem so kudos to her. They comped my dish and offered me a slice of pie to take home. I got the strawberry peach pie which I will be digging into in about 5 minutes. So I was not upset at all by the mishap. The server was extremely nice (like all the Milwaukeeans we had encountered all weekend). But I do have to admit service was a bit slow. It took a while to get food and checks. So to sum it all up... Positives+ Food was delicious. Service was friendly and will go out of their way to make you happy. Pie is life changing. Negatives+ Service can be slow. Long waits. Dishes can run out. Tip: In terms of the long waits, customers should have the option of leaving their phone number to be called when their table is almost ready. There are a few cute shops to be checked out. It would've been nice to be able to wander while waiting.
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Marc R.

After a not so awesome experience last summer I stayed away, but I went back with some friends this weekend for brunch and was quite happy with the meal, the service, and the atmosphere. Sure, there are some space cadets who work here, but our servers this day were awesome, smart, caring, and nice. Excellent service all around. My brother had a burger which kicked butt (he said it was too much food!, but he ate it ALL!), and I had the pulled pork thing with the potatoes and egg on top. Whatever that was was like a breakfast party in a bowl. The sauce was yummy, and it just hit the spot. Tried a salted brownie pie and was also quite happy. The Bloody Mary with a chaser was solid even if it had a bit too much horse radish. Nice people help. Way better second time around.
(4)
Dina W.

My girlfriend suggested we meet at Honeypies. We arrived ten minutes before the doors opened. Cars were lining up on KK. There was a line of people out front and we joined it at a few minutes to 9AM. I can see why there was a line. The food was awesome. I had the corn muffins and french toast with real maple syrup. Everything was delicious. The portions were large and you really get your monies worth. The service was the best I have had in years. Our waitress never missed a beat. She refilled our coffee without having to ask her once and was very attentive the entire time we were seated. I also must say the place was extremely clean including the bathroom. The pie case had so many good things in it I will have a hard time choosing something next time I go there. Really looking forward to it!
(5)
Elissa B.

I've been here twice and missed the amazing baked goods, dammit. But the experiences have more than made up for it, as indicated by the four stars I give Honeypie. Their corn muffins are amazing; use both the butter and the jam. AND the jam, not OR the jam. Not even kidding. And then order some more. The mac and cheese is also phenomenal, with a giant portion that will make leftovers easily when you wake up tomorrow and are sad that you're not at Honeypie anymore. The salads I do find to be a bit boring, however. This is a cute and comfortable environment, so grabbing just a drink here is also a great option. I recommend the Moscow Mule if you haven't tried it. A delight, especially for summer. Now if I can just get some pie next time...
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Anna W.

We came here on a Friday evening, so had a bit of a not unexpected wait. Luckily, it was gorgeous out and we were able to sit on their adorable patio until the host called us in. I'd come back for the beer list and pie alone, but the food was also good. They have a number of excellent choices on tap and the bottle list rivals Stubby's or any other "beer bar". Reasonably priced, too. The pies looked and tasted great, except mine had way too much whipped cream for my taste. A friend got strawberry pretzel and I got lemon gingerbread - both interesting combinations that worked well. The menu has excellent offerings that were a bit hard to choose from. We split the mac n cheese and the chicken pot pie. Both were good, but the pot pie was just a bit too oniony and not quite enough other veggies. The biscuit was excellent, though. The service was rather slow, but I can't blame them too much as it was pretty packed. Not expensive at all - my meal came out to less than $30 including a beer and dessert.
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Justin L.

Great place for brunch! Honeypie is a very small place...about 10/15 or so tables and bar seating along with a patio if weather permits. Came here for Sunday brunch and service here is great in terms of friendliness. But yes, like other Yelpers have said, it is a little slow. But it's made up with the stacks of trivial pursuit at each table...we got so into the trivia that we hardly really noticed the time that passed. A little bummed that they don't have a espresso machine...but I guess regular coffee will do. I believe they serve anodyne coffee? yum! As for food... Breakfast Pork Fries: The place has a pig as a logo so they should have damn good pork, right? Yep! They do! This dish of potatoes cubed served with a cheese sauce, shredded pork, pickled jalapenos, and topped with a sunny side egg was delicious. This dish is definitely not for people watching their weight and is great to share. It kinda of reminds me of a mix between SoCal carne asada fries and Canadian poutine. Scallop Benedict: $12 for a benedict with scallops makes it seem like you're getting tiny little scallops, but NOPE! You get two large perfectly seared sea scallops. I've never had benedicts with scallops, but this was delicious..definitely worth the $12. All this is served with breakfast potatoes underneath. The potatoes were ok. They were some crispy pieces but I'd like them to be all crispy. Another friend got a tradiational benedict but I did not get to try...it was good also, so I was told... I know this place is also known for their sweets but after eating the big plates for brunch...we couldn't go for the giant slices of pie. I will be back to try them!
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Allison F.

I love this place, it's adorable. I've always had delicious food but the Pork Fries are beyond amazing, they're worth the trip. They have a lot of interesting beers too. The waitstaff have always been friendly and helpful though the seating/hosting situation is a little inefficient. The decor is very interesting and quirky. Plus they have pie! Amazing pie!
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Katie H.

Awesome, albeit not low-calorie breakfast spot with a bonus of ridiculously sugary treats to take away when you're done. Great for kids and adults alike. Really good tea selection if you're like me and already drank your weight in coffee prior to their opening time of 9am. Please, please order the biscuits and gravy (preferably with over easy eggs) or the breakfast casserole. You may need to roll yourself down the sidewalk afterwards but you will not regret it.
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Tad P.

Surprisingly fabulous food in what one might mistake for a Milwaukee neighborhood bar. Great locally sourced entrÃ©es and appetizers to please any need. Staff is very accommodating. The wine list is adequate. They offer a good variety of craft and 'standard' beers. The pies are to die for... absolutely fantastic. I would definitely return again. I would recommend to anyone in Milwaukee looking for a new restaurant to try out.
(5)
Charles M.

I was just their Sunday and it was amazing the key lime pie was awesome and food was great... And so was the assortment of good beer rolling on and off my table
(4)
Zach O.

Awesome. Simply awesome. So this weekend was probably my most successful in Milwaukee. I went to Food and Froth with my big sister and enjoyed some of the most stupendous food and drink I've ever had, and after it was all over we met with our delightful friends Charlie and Stephanie L. for a nightcap at Honeypie Cafe. I need it to be known that my experience at Honeypie could not have been any better. I've given them 4 stars only because I only had one beer, and one piece of pie...and when I assign 5 stars I want it to be because I really did my research and could not find a thing wrong with said event/establishment. By the time we got there (probably close to 10:30 or 11:00, the display case was pretty barren. I was still able to snatch a pie of coffee pie and a Clown Shoes Chocolate Sombrere (heavier chocolate stout). The pie was exceptional. First of all it was huge. I don't know if portion sizes are this big or if the bartender hooked us up because we were probably going to be the last customers of the night...either way...I was pleasantly surprised. The layer of whipped cream is thick and has this rich, almost caramel flavored sweetness to it. The coffee layer is only slightly heavier than the cream it rests beneath, but it packs a punch. It's light and smooth, savory and addicting. The combination of the two is unprecedented...it is truly a remarkable dish. The service was quick and the bartenders were personable. They were joking around with us and having a good time, they answered whatever questions we had in such a way that I never felt like we were imposing on them. I had a great time here. I can't wait to go back.
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Matthew C.

The menu was well compiled. I sat at the bar and had the Scallops Benedict. The presentation was great, but the scallops were bordering on undercooked. The eggs could have stood another minute as well. I had to ask for more coffee after my cup was completely empty. I also had to ask for my check. Overall, I had a good meal, but the service was unfriendly and unattentive.
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David M.

My wife and I loved it! Great beers and full bar compliment dishes served up with local, organic, family farm raised goodness...
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Mke G.

Been here twice and it was good, but really nothing special. Probably won't opt to go here on my own...only if a friend wants to go. I prefer Cafe Central or Palomino.
(3)
Sarah T.

I love their key lime pie but they rarely have it when I randomly pop in. Last time we went had the pasty which is why I can only give them three stars. Drinks were innovative, cheese plate very agrarian, service was excellent, my husbands sandwich and fries excellent, salad fresh and creative. But pasty was boring and dry and no key lime.
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Jay N.

Although the place is on Kinnickinnic, you can usually find parking on the street. People are coming and going with the other stores in the area so you don't need to circle around continually for a decent space. After going through the thin door, we had to wait a little bit before being seated. Wait staff without food walked back and forth but we still had to wait for the hostess. We got seated and the environment is cozy. You get the old school filament lights above you but sunlight from outside or other lighting helps you read the menus. They don't try to overwhelm you with a lot of food choices, but after we ordered, the other people around us ordered similar items. The breakfast pork fries were the big winner. Surrounding the dish were large home fries with cheese sauce, thick cut bacon bits, and some jalapenos. Then there was a mounded over easy egg. Underneath was pretty good pulled pork. I had a sconnie-mosa, which was a good breakfast drink. I went with the Farmer's breakfast which had a little bit of everything: potatoes, sausage, gravy, french toast, and some eggs. The Wisconsin syrup was a little runny so I had to pour it in the dish and dip it instead of it staying on the french toast. I wanted to try a slice of pie or a cupcake but the value really wasn't there. I don't think I want 20 bites of the same slice of pie or pastry. Staff was pretty good with keeping the coffee warm and checking on us. Overall, I'll have to give it another try for some of the lunch or dinner meals. The place is not my thing, but I think it would be a good place for others.
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Tony E.

Great food at reasonable prices! My cousin brought our family (party of 11 - ages 4 to 67!!!) for dinner out. The menu had something for everyone. Loved my pork and slaw sandwich, and my wife's risotto special. Menu contains numerous selections with Wisconsin-grown (or raised) products. Even the soda were off the beaten path brands - great ginger ale! If weather permits, ask for patio seating in the back - it's like having a party at your neighbor's place!
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Francie S.

Get there early! Limited seating and always crowded. Never had a bad dish. Always save room for dessert, seriously, you gotta get at least one slice of pie.... And maybe 2 or 3
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Jason K.

Honeypie was stop number two in our quest for last minute no reservation Saturday evening dinner. With only a 15 minute wait predicted for a table of 4, we slid up to the bar for a few brews before our table opened up. They have a decent selection of craft beers available, and I was easily able to find something I liked. The bar staff was friendly and helpful and brought us our tab when he let us know our table was ready. Once seated it took some time for our server to return ready to take our orders. The venue didn't seem to be overly busy, and there seemed to be a reasonable staff level for the size of the place. My beer ran empty after we placed our dinner orders, and I had to work to flag down our server to get another. The server returned a while later and quickly placed my beer by someone else at the table and ran off. There were several times that we had to seek out service, and whenever she would bring something she would drop it at the end of the table without stopping or acknowledging us. The food was delicious. I had the Porkslaw which was a perfectly sized portion of a pulled pork sandwich smothered in coleslaw with just the right amount of fries. Others at the table fully enjoyed their meals as well and left satisfied. The place is quite small with not a whole lot of tables, so I am sure this place can get very busy and wait times might get long. The bathrooms were neat and clean, but I am never a fan of 1 stall restrooms. I hate for one server to ruin a review of a good restaurant, but service is important. I must say, this place has great potential. I will certainly return and hope to have an even better experience so that I can bump it up to a 4 star.
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McKenna C.

Rob was great. We were in town for work and looking for a local restaurant with lots of unique characteristics and flavor- and we definitely found it at Honey pie. We split the pretzel and beer cheese starter. I had the pork slaw which was INCREDIBLE and I consider myself very picky when it comes to bbq. Friends had the chicken biscuit pie and the macaroni and cheese and we were all eating off of each other's plates bc everything was that great.
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Annemarie D.

Things I love about Honeypie: 1) They use local ingredients when possible. 2) The pie is fantastic. If there's a better pie please tell me because I must go there! 3) The scrambled eggs are good at any time of the day. 4) They carry Rishi tea. Not so good things: 1) The service is soooooo hit or miss. The pie makes me forgive them every time!
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Jessica O.

Back in the day, my friends and I used to end our nights by going to whatever disgraceful dive happened to be open, and down food that was atrocious by daylight, but awesome while intoxicated. Not anymore my friends. Now, our post-drinking late night cravings bring us to Honeypie. While the display case is usually a bit barren by the time we roll in - it's not like anything in there is bad in the first place, so just be happy that your silly inebriated self doesn't have to spend too much time concentrating on decisions and help them clean out their case. On our first visit, we scored slices of a creamy coffee pie that was soooo rich and decadent. AND, when I looked at the leftovers in the morning, I was like "SCORE. PIE." Not: "Holy crap, I ate THAT last night?" So....win.
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William R.

I called up a buddy to go grab a bite and he suggested we come here, which is affiliated with Comet CafÃ©. We got there and the wait was rather long. We were told 20 minutes but it was probably closer to 40 before we got seated. The host checked in on out and got us drinks so I know he did everything he could. The people were just lounging around and not leaving so that makes it hard to turn tables. We got seated at the bar (which was fine) and got our drinks and food. The bartenders are awesome and very attentive. I had the Wisconsin Beef which was good but I thought maybe lacking something.... a dipping sauce or something. A great beer selection satisfied my need to try something new. The icing on the cake.... the pie. OMG... I know they should have good pies since that is what they are known for but wow that was tasty. I got the Millionaire and will definitely go back for that again. The funny thing too.... by time we got done eating dinner the place was practically empty.
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Claire S.

Such a cute place to get a delicious brunch. Love the pie selections!
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Marc S.

Food, damn good. Service, solidly in the hipster ambivalent category. The menu is very good with a range of choices (no, its not a health-nut kind of party) all of which looked great. The pies, sweet choices, beer and booze selections are all bonuses. In general this place will will be a winner for many moons to come. I think the management needs to up its game (cultural focus) so as to generate a better user experience. You get the sense that because they've combined a nice atmosphere and strong fare that the urban MKE chip-on-shoulder attitude is allowed to flourish. Making visitors feel like they have to demonstrate their worthiness is...well, bull stuffing. This type of thing roles off me easily but I understand where others might be less than charmed. Overall though I found the place entirely worth the effort and would gladly consider future visits when I'm in the area. PS - forgot to mention that they get serious props for supporting a profound list of local product sources. Right on!
(4)
Wendy K.

Excellent place for a brunch date. All of the food is wonderful. Fresh, tastey, and filling. Service is friendly and efficient. Its busy often, but always worth the wait.
(5)
Erik S.

great beer list, excellent local and organic ingredients. it's small so I usually go at off times. the salads are the best in the city! love the bacon and eggs.
(4)
Lauren M.

I love, love, LOVE Honeypie. Love it. Seriously... my husband should be worried. I've been coming here for a few years now and absolutely love bringing my friends. Sure, you might wait a little longer than you would at Applebee's, but it is well worth the wait. All the food is made from scratch and served piping hot (I've never met a menu item I didn't like), and the drinks are poured perfectly by the outstanding bartenders. Oh, and please do not leave without dessert. I don't care what you get, but get something. The pies are flaky and the cupcakes are to die for. You'll absolutely be full from your outstanding dinner, but who doesn't love a midnight snack? (And a quick shout-out to my last waiter, Doug! He goes down as one of the best waiters I've ever had!)
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Chrissy S.

Wow that was good. My brother took me here for my birthday and it was a smooth move. I only wish I lived closer and could come here more often! This place is small and can have a long wait, but its totally worth it. And you know what else makes it worth it? Local foods and beers put on a menu, crafted for each season, and not just a typical menu you'd find elsewhere. What did I have? I tried their chicken pot pie and mud pie (so big, I had leftovers for the next day). I also had a mixed cocktail, but I'm forgetting what. I wish I remembered what it was, because it was delightful. Guess I'll have to go back again! So, plan to wait, and while you wait, enjoy a beer & check out the dessert case. And if you're eying something that is almost out - ask them to put a fork in what you want held or you just might regret missing it! ;)
(5)
Dennis M.

Great place, great atmosphere, great food but a long wait. A few beers later were seated a nice table and greeted by a terrific server. I had the burger, bacon, cheese and a beautiful over easy egg on top with a plate of fries. Not something to order when watching the weight. it was so tasty that the only thing left on the plate was a couple of fries. My wife had the fish fry which was very good but a bit pricey at $15.00. Overall we loved the place and plan a visit back for breakfast.
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Ariel W.

Be prepared to wait sometimes which is a ok because they always have an excellent selections of beers on taps and list of craft cocktails while you wait at the bar. Right when we sat down and I recommend you do also, we reserved a cupcake and slice of pie that caught our eyes while waiting. Their known for their bake goods. Even If your too full after eating. You can have it the next day, which we ended up doing and they were still mighty tasty. An apple pie slice with a whole lot of crumb topping & buttery flaky crust. The real crazy show stopper was the pistachio rose cupcake. The rose flavoring was in the cake part, which was powerful, but the buttercream frosting cut it nicely. The pistachio added texture and nutty flavor. Great job on their part. Very tricky to make because too much rose flavor can make it soapy tasting. My lamb chop was perfectly cooked and seasoned perfectly. The creamy polenta and sauteed veggies pulled the dish together. The vegan pasty of the day had chucks of root veggies and flaky crust but didn't pick up on any of the vegan sausage that was to be in it. But didn't need it anyway. They always have two available dairy with one being vegan I believe. Friendly, attentive service. Menu hard to read depending on where your sitting with the lighting. Coolest music playing. The Beatles were playing the entire time we were there. WIN
(4)
David S.

Oh, the love I have for this place and it's delightful food. The wife and I have been to Milwaukee twice in the last year and this place was so good, that we went back for seconds. I can't properly explain the ecstasy that is their Breakfast Pork Fries. Slathered in an onslaught of savory, I might exclusively get it going forward, despite they tasty sounding specials. The servers are great and down to earth. Many loves to this place and their amazing weekend brunch!
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Rohan D.

This place actually varies between a 2-star place when it's crowded and busy (which is often) and a 4 star place during off peak, especially for breakfast or coffee and pie. They use local produce and meat, good, and usually have fresh robust coffee ready. When it's busy, service is poor, which would be understandable if they only rarely got busy. Also, the space is just too tight to have lots of people waiting near and around tables. When the crowd thins out, mid morning, mid afternoon, on weekdays, this is an excellent place for a high cholesterol egg breakfast, and, or, and (usually and in my case), coffee and pie. As for the lunch and dinner options, I've not been impressed except for the burger, but I have noticed that the entree quality also varies, they get careless with the quality consistency when it's packed, but there's good attention to details off-peak.
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Shane H.

This patio is quaint as fuck! I mean seriously, they have one of the cutest back patios I've ever seen. It's so inviting and secluded. I'm in love. And I live sooooo close! Also, can I get a shout out for burgers with eggs on them??? So messy, so sassy, so tasty!
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Thomas N.

This place is as advertised. Great comfort food. My three year old even finished her Mac and cheese and that never happens. Lambwhich was great and different. Desserts were fantastic. We had a lemon cup cake and apple blackberry pie not to sweet. We will be back next time we have a few pounds to put on.
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Casey C.

Vegan pie! I had an amazing slice of blackberry peach vegan pie. Would never have known it was vegan if they sign didn't say so. I do wish they had some vegan ice cream to go with it. But I paired it with ginger tea and was more than satisfied. Cool setting.
(4)
Christine F.

We live here in Bay View but this was the first time we have tried Honey Pie. From the reviews my friends were giving me I thought this was just a BBQ place. It's not. It reminds me of Bunkers in West Allis. The decor is kitchy. I think the fish mounted on the wall needs a dusting! The menu really overpriced. The cheese plate for $12.95 had two cheeses and a hunk of bread, a honey and pecan spread, and some sour pickles. I originally was going for the ribs as an entree' but was told they were out. I then decided on the special scallops over grits made with corn and bacon. Even though it was a special, it wasn't a special price $18.00!. The flavors were really good but again I thought it to be way overpriced. My hubby decided to have the Pulled Pork sandwich. It came on a huge bun. (Hubby liked it but is partial to the Smokey Robinson at Horny Goat) My little on ordered the Mac and cheese. It had a bit of a kick to it and she wouldn't eat it. I am convinced it was a pinch of cayenne. The waitress was friendly and replaced it with a hamburger. We brought home three cupcakes. Luckily one of my children wasn't with us. For the three of us, our bill was $70.00. The price is the only thing that may not make me come back. Not very economical.
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Rachael G.

I've eaten at Honey Pie for both brunch and dinner now, and I must say, brunch FAR surpasses dinner. Brunch: We came by accident a couple of weeks ago (Thanks Cafe Centraal for not being open on time) and we weren't quite sure what to expect. What we got was one of the tastiest brunches we've had in quite awhile. I ordered the eggs benedict and the man ordered the Mrs. Crispy. I judge a restaurant's brunch menu on their eggs benedict. Mess that up, and there is little hope left for the rest of the brunch menu. Honey Pie's was good, but I was left hoping for a lil more hollandaise sauce. The drinks were great as well. Who knew blue moon beer mixed with orange juice would be so damn good? Next time, I'm ordering the breakfast pork fries! Dinner: So disappointing. Service=Shit. We saw our server maybe 3 times last night. I guess I really didn't want another drink since you never bothered to ask! The options are surprisingly limited, which was not an issue during brunch. I got the burger, and it was superb, but there was nothing else on the dinner menu that sounded exciting or innovative. I've had the pork fries in the past and they are quite tasty, but a meal it does not make. (Also, leftover pork fries are teeeeerrible.) Desserts: Yes. Just yes. If you leave here without dessert you are a FOOL. I've tried a variety of their pies as well cupcakes and they've always been amazing! Best I've had would be a pistachio cream pie, a smores cupcake, and a chai cupcake. One annoying thing is while I was there last night, EVERY TABLE HAD A BABY. Every single one of them. And this place is CRAMPED. So if you don't like small children watching you eat or running around at your feet, you may wanna skip this place. (I swear, every Bay View restaurant I review seems to mention kids. I honestly like kids, but I don't like parents who don't watch said children as they eat their overpriced meals. Or when kids watch me eat. It's weird.) I give it a 3 because brunch really kicks butt while dinner leaves much to be desired. But there's always dessert so I'll keep coming back...
(3)
Kelsey P.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the Milwaukee metro area. I'm pretty sure I've eaten almost all of the regular things on the menu with a good portion of their seasonal dishes as well. I've read a bunch of reviews about the service being slow. I wouldn't call it fast but I've certainly never been waiting long enough to get irritated. I mean these people ARE making the food from scratch - takes a bit longer. Have patience - it's worth it. Order an appetizer like the pork fries. Their shortribs are consistently amazing. The mac & cheese is one of my favorites. The burger is quite tasty. The lamb sandwich is spectacular. The chicken biscuit pie is fabulous. The pork fries are a must. I got the pork tenderloin last time I was there - cooked perfectly. My husband got the meatloaf which was also delicious. I'm pretty sure I've never had anything I didn't like. They have an extensive beer selection and their specialty drinks are always delicious. My current favorite is the butter beer bourbon drink. Dangerously tasty - you can't just have one. And then there's cupcakes. My god the cupcakes. The carrot is my personal favorite but they're all good. Box one up and bring it home for a midnite snack to share - they're definitely big enough.
(5)
Sadie T.

I went for lunch with coworkers. Luckily, we arrived a bit before the major lunch crowd and found an 8 seat table. I was pleased with the amount of vegetarian options and healthy options. I love that they offer breakfast on weekdays until 3pm (though, I didn't see pancakes on the menu...). I ordered the Klug Sandwich - which is a vegetarian sandwich on nice crispy french type bread (they said ciabatta on the menu, but I've never seen a sub-shaped ciabatta before) with jalapenos, tomato, cheese (gruyere and cheddar), onion, lettuce and tomato. I ordered this sandwich without mayo and without cheddar, but it came completely cheeseless (no discount on the price, I wish I'd had time to send it back! I wanted that gruyere!). Overall it was pretty good. I am sure it would have been much improved with the cheese. The fries that came with it were pretty good, a few were greasy, but overall crispy. My coworkers all seemed to like their dishes. I got a piece of chocolate cream pie to go. HOLY COW! No, literally, this incredible cream had to have come from a holy cow. Incredible, incredible, cream and sugar and chocolate silk pie with a delicious sweet and even a little salty graham cracker crust. Yes, this pie has made it into the coveted Best Things I Have Ever Eaten list.
(4)
Kristy F.

Atmosphere: Clean. Service: Nice Food: I ordered a salad. I forget which one but it wasn't memorable.. Conclusion- I had looked over the menu online prior to arriving and was looking forward to tasting the strawberry salad....however this option was no longer available in the cafe. Bummer. I opted for another salad with walnuts and bleu cheese but it was just okay. Nothing to write home about...or brag about on yelp. Highly doubtful I'll be back. 2 stars.
(2)
Emily S.

One of my favorite spots in all of Milwaukee. This place combines the elegance of well crafted cocktails and local ingredients with the simplicity of comfort food. Prices are fair and menu changes often. Its a smaller place in the winter but has a good patio for summer. Wait times usually aren't too long but they don't take reservations so plan ahead. Not the best for huge groups but we have celebrated many smaller birthdays there. If you come earlier in the evening you will have first dibs on fresh pie and cupcake selections!
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Jennifer C.

Returned here on vacation and again the service was painfully slow. There weren't any clean tables available and it took the hostess almost 4 minutes to come up and tell us that she was going to prepare a table for us (a booth up front) and it would take 5 minutes. 5 minutes to wipe down a table, are you serious? It didn't take but a minute thankfully but that was weird. I'm in the service industry myself and I can tell when a server is weeded as well as when servers just suck at their jobs. These servers are awful. It did take 5 minutes before our server came over (thankfully I'd explained to my family that the food is phenomenal but the service is quite dismal). We all ordered the breakfast pork fries and they were so awesome. If I were to base my review on the food alone, it would be 5 stars. There were four of us so the carafe of water was empty once all four glasses were filled. The server was no where to be found, after 10 min., I went up to the bar and asked the bartender to refill our carafe. I'm baffled as to why they can't have better service standards. When I lived there, there were many opportunities where I wanted to go to Honeypie but wouldn't because I didn't have the time or patience to put up with sloooooooooooooooooooooooow service. We were there an hour an half for breakfast, we didn't get our bill until we'd been done eating for over 15 min. I think they are missing out on a lot more business by tolerating this poor service.
(3)
Sarah H.

I dig Honeypie. Waited about 45 min for a table on a Fri at 8pm, but only because this place is MINI. I would say they have 10ish tables, so might be a longer wait for a large party (we were only 2). We had: pork fries: I was starving and these hit the spot (even if they were the calorie intake of an entire day probably). The cheese sauce was an amazing white cheese and the jalapenos were perfectly placed. chicken biscuit pie: aka fancy pot pie. Good. small salad: greens were excellent and tasted fresh and organic. mussels: on special and quite possibly the best I've had in Milw. Constantly ordered these in NY (or anywhere else closer to the ocean than Milw) and the ones at Honeypie were just as good. The white wine garlic sauce was out of this world as was the crusty bread they served with it. All of the above plus a beer and a cocktail was about $50. The only hang up was at the end when we were trying to get our check. The place was still packed and our server seemed to be in the weeds dealing with a problem. Otherwise, service was friendly.
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Jess O.

Glad to see Honeypie come to this neighborhood as it is where I hang when I come to Milwaukee to visit the fam. It looks radically different from Anona (the previous establishment) and in a good way. It is much cosier. Nice bar, comfy booths. Taxidermy here and there but didn't bother me. We went for lunch on a Tuesday and it was packed with a wait (it is the holiday season) BUT we just walked in and sat at the counter. Bartender was busy so ordering was a little slower than at a table, but you don't have to wait for a table. better deal, no? I had the porkslaw sandwich with a salad (cuz I'm trying to be healthy, yo). Go for the basil mustard dressing. It is sweet and tasty. Sammy was good but I was sad about all the onions in my slaw. Not the best pulled pork around, but still yummy. SigO had the burger and it was amazing. Crazy over-the-topness with bacon, two types of cheese, two patties, a fried egg... and who knows what other mysterious ingredients. Decadent but delicious. There are healthy things on the menu, but we didn't order them and looking around it didn't look like other people were either. But everyone looked pretty darn happy. Add some tap beers and get some more veggie options and it would be excellent. There were veggie and vegan options on the menu but they were out of some key ingredients for those dishes (and had been for a while they admitted). I'll be back.
(4)
Jackie H.

Attempting to figure out a "center meeting" place for a quick lunch with my pops, one coworker quickly shouted "HONEYPIE". She, being a Bayview lover, recommendation the brunch,but instead I opted for trying Honeypie's Mac N Cheese. Pretty good Mac N Cheese. Heavy on the cheese for sure, so if you're not a big cheese lover like myself, STEER AWAY! Please, get coffee just to experience the amazing, 17lb coffee mugs! Great for a quick lunch and quiet conversation. If you're there for gourmet, go somewhere else. Honeypie is definitely a place for some good down home comfort food.
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Scott O.

Did brunch at Honeypie on Sunday with my wife and 2 other couples. We were all pretty happy with the overall experience. We showed up at 10:30 and knew we'd be facing a decent wait time (call aheads are not accepted). We ended up waiting about 40 minutes, partly due to the fact that the place was hoppin', and because we had a party of 6. Make note: if you're planning to eat here with a group larger than 4 you're going to wait awhile. There are only, I believe, 3 tables in the restaurant that can accommodate a party of 6. Fortunately the bar has an awesome beer selection (Monks Cafe in bottles - best breakfast beer for my money) and it's easy to spend 5 minutes staring at the amazing pies and cupcakes, so the 40 minutes flew by. My wife and I shared the breakfast burrito, stuffed with andouille sausage, peppers, white cheddar, and eggs, and topped with a tasty green salsa. As far as breakfast burritos go, it was about what you'd expect: delicious and filling. Others in our group had the jumpstart, the quiche of the day, and a special that was sort of a bleu cheese scramble. They were all happy with their meals. Service was solid. Our waitress was attentive and pleasant. As it goes with busy brunch service, there were times, especially at the end of the meal, when we waited a bit for her to stop by, but it's Sunday brunch, so who's in a hurry anyway? We ordered some desserts to go and walked out with a slice of coconut cream pie and a slice of the Milwaukee mid pie. Daaayyum. Both were excellent. I'm definitely adding Honeypie to my list of Milwaukee brunch spots to visit again. Cool ambiance, nice staff, great menu, and a fun place to spend an hour with some drinks and good company.
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Nilu r.

The back patio was lovely on a nice warm late summer night. The food was good, although I really don't remember what I ate...what I do remember is that much of the menu was very unhealthy and it was hard to get a low carb option...but I guess in the Midwest that is the norm. I watched a table of severely overweight people polish off a HUGE plate of Pork Fries before their actual meal (a heaping plate of fries, covered with bbq pork and cheese and gravy) and it sort of sickened me a little bit. I was just off the plane and still reeling from the affects of dramamine so I cant fully blame the pork fries for my unsettled stomach but it didnt help. The service was very slow and a little "attitude-y". Our friends who live in Milwaukee like this place but I don't think I would swing back here next time I am in town.
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Sara J.

Just came home from the family get together for my husband's birthday. We ordered a carrot cake and a vegan blueberry pie ahead of time. O.M.G. I didn't try the carrot cake, but everyone raved including his cousin who really isn't into carrot cake. It does fall apart easily, but who cares that is one big yummy cake (three layers and lots of frosting)! I ate the blueberry streussel pie though... the first time I've had one of their pies and I'm in LOVE. Best. Pie. EVER. Eat with some vegan vanilla ice cream and you have Heaven on a plate. Since I wasn't having carrot cake I bought the cappuccino cupcake (the only vegan option at the time we picked up our order) and it was super sweet but super good. I love how much frosting is on their cupcakes, if you're not a frosting fan just take some of it off. Again, Honey Pie has made me oh so happy! I think I have an obsession here. :-P---
(5)
Corey B.

When my wife and I want to get out of Riverwest, this is our top pick. The atmosphere is inviting, the staff is friendly, and diners range from young to older, hipster to business casual. First, everything we've tried has been great. Comfort food at it's best with ridiculous portions. The short stout braised ribs is my favorite while my wife enjoys the gnocchi with scallops. The pork fries are incredible, but if you want that to be a true appetizer, go with a party of four or more as it's an incredible amount of food for two people. Even with no app you might end up getting a go box anyway. Next, they don't have taps, but whatever, their beer selection is very well rounded. You can get a Pabst or Schlitz, get plenty of local micros (New Glarus, Lakefront, etc), or you can climb into the true top shelf brews if you really want to treat yourself. Finally, the cupcakes are insane. Our favorites are the red velvet, black forest, and cookies and cream, but honestly you can't go wrong with whatever they have made for that day. You can get them to go too, which is nice cuz yer gonna leave stuffed no matter what you order.
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Ashley N.

This is the perfect place for me to take out of towners who enjoy top notch food, supporting local businesses, and delicious mac n' cheese! This just hits the spot and the menu is fantastic.
(4)
Shanon M.

Really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Glad to have stumbled upon it and fully intend to return.
(4)
Nicole S.

Food is good, decor is cool, service is nice, but overall I give it a three star. What we loved: The Mud Pie!!! Split this with someone, it's delicious but too much. What we wished we had more of: The Venison Chili, we'd pay an extra two bucks to turn this into a full size entree. Two slices of corn bread and a bigger bowl and you've got a date! What we didn't like: not much. It was pretty good experience. What's Better Than Dinner: Brunch is where this place shines.
(3)
Nicole H.

Based on one brunch, I give Honeypie the A-OK, but reserve the right to change that upon further review. I'd heard a lot about Honeypie and was looking forward to finally getting a change to try it and I wasn't disappointed. Let's start at the end, because let's be honest - it's what we're really there for. I had black-bottom banana cream pie and it was heavenly - though at $6, it had better have been. I'm not the hugest pie fan (blech, dry pie crust) but banana chocolate is my favorite flavor combo, so I couldn't resist. I had it to go and was shocked when I picked up the box and realized it was probably a full pound. Lucky for me, there was no bland pie crust, but instead this crumbly cinnamon graham cracker goodness that I would have eaten all on its own. It was delicious and I could see myself going back just for this. On the downside, when we asked about dessert, the waiter told us he has no idea what they had that day and told us we had to go look for ourselves. Also, there were no gluten-free options. Back to the beginning - they have cider, which I appreciate, but I went with the Mimosa, which was huge and came in a pint glass. No dainty half-portions here. Many individual parts of the menu looked good, so I went with the breakfast casserole because it featured most of them - the buttermilk biscuit, the potatoes, the sausage and an egg. It was rather tasty, though not a huge serving considering it was one of the pricier things on the menu. Service was on the slow side considering we were after 1 pm on a Saturday. It was busy with a short wait, but not overcrowded and it felt like we waited for our check forever. I'll definitely be back.
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Kelsey S.

As a Milwaukee brunch lover and having heard so many positive things about Honeypie, I was excited to finally check it out. Three of us headed there around 11 am on a Sunday morning and were pleased to find there were only three groups ahead of us. Within about 10-15 minutes, we were comfortably seated at a table. Ambiance: Charming but relaxed, good local vibes, and nice people-watching. Just the right amount of personalization but without being overwhelming. And, nicely, enough space between tables and chairs to have conversations without overhearing everything your neighbors are talking about. I like. Food: Simple but tasty. My friend and I each ordered the Two Egg Scramble ($8), which allows you to pick two included toppings to scramble with your eggs and features a side of toast and potatoes. The potatoes were fabulous, but the eggs were a little bland. The third person in our group had the 2 Eggs Anyway ($7.50) with a side of bacon and sausage ($1.50/ea.). Honestly, I wouldn't recommend adding the two meat sides, not only for cholesterol's sake, but because the side of bacon was simply two short strips of bacon. Fine, but is that really $1.50 worth of bacon? Meh. Staff: The hostess was super friendly and checked in with us a couple of times until our waitress could be available, which was courteous of her. Our waitress was fine but seemed a bit scatterbrained at the moment. While the scramble plates were fine, the third person in our party didn't have quite as much luck -- she forgot the side of bacon and the cheese that was supposed to be in the eggs. Not the end of the world, but it was apparent in the conversation to correct the order that she had no recollection of the order. The bacon came, but the cheese wasn't worth adding -- yet it stayed on the bill. Again, not a huge deal, but a bit frustrating in an otherwise nice visit. Cool factor: Locally sourced food and a chalkboard indicating where items came from. If I could give it 3.5 stars, I would. I'm definitely open to going back and kicking my reviews up to 4 stars, if the experience warrants it!
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J. R.

Food - 5 stars Service - 2 stars It's the season for comfort food and HP is the place to go! The corn muffins....well, they're just what grandma used to bake! Every dish that I've had has been so tasty! I eat clean and prepare most of my own meals at home, but when I go out to eat, I can be sure that the menu at HP is suitable for clean eaters like myself. Clean eaters know what I am talking about. The higher prices are worth it! Now, the service on the other hand is, well, interesting. I came in on a weekday after 2pm and there were a few people there, maybe 8 including myself. I sat at the bar and the feeling that I always get from the staff is "woes me, I'm just a server" attitude. The service is slow and the looks from staff who all have what I call a "dead eyes" stare, really expresses how "disinterested" they are in their job and where they work. I guess the staff think that the food is so good that people come back for it and not them...AND THEY'RE RIGHT! I did give my server a 20% 'pity' tip, though. A "Welcome to HoneyPie" when the server hands me the menu would be nice and when I order a starter, please don't bring it with my main dish. It's called a 'starter' for a reason. Bringing all the food at once, is not good customer service.
(3)
Cindy G.

Cobb salad! Wow! Great tea and great service !
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Caley C.

This homey little cafe is as adorable as it sounds. Went here on a cold winter night and it had a warm, comfortable vibe that was accented by the soft, great tunes (Phoenix, Fleet Foxes ...). The menu was more diverse than I expected. Homestyle goodness with a twist. I enjoyed a delicious chicken pot pie with biscuit top. Mmmmm. So warm and gooey and satisfying. The green side salad to start was nice as well, good balsamic dressing. The mac n cheese with gruyere cheese and breadcrumbs was enticing, maybe next time. The pork fries also looked good, though I was unsure about the cheese sauce. My friend got the Klug sandwich (tomato, cheese, onion, lettuce) and was a big fan. Didn't have room for dessert, though the selection of cupcakes looked delicious. Not as intrigued by the pies, which looked heavy on the whip cream, but I'm sure they're still tasty. Will definitely be going back. It's a small little place, so I could see how it could get busy at times, but we sat right down at the bar and got great service.
(4)
Jessica S.

Seriously, after eating breakfast at Greek restaurants for years, this place is heaven. Real food. And I don't have to make it! My #1 favorite place.
(5)
Katie M.

Great place! Love the pies and the atmosphere. Staff has always been friendly and helpful.
(5)
ML C.

I have to give props to a restaurant that has saved me from unwanted time in the kitchen on many occasions with a delicious sandwich. My husband is a fan of the daily pasty selection, and we both appreciate the locally-sourced ingredients here. Oh, and pie. There is always something pretty miraculous in the pie case, so what can go wrong? It can get loud and busy in Honeypie, so service and the atmosphere may vary depending on what's going on that day, but I think that's pretty normal and don't usually expect servers to be automatons, so my expectation for step-to-it-iveness may not be the same as yours.
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Maria S.

I haven't been here in about two years and recently noticed the menu change (which I think I was a bit late on discovering). We stopped in for Friday dinner. They have the cutest patio in Bay View - quieter and smaller than Central, with all the same charm. Great service and we were seated quickly. The food... oh man the food. The BBQ pork fries are as good as everyone says. You must try them at least once. One thing I liked about the fries is while they certainly aren't on a "health food" diet, they are the congealed mess that cheesy fries sometimes are. They are such a perfect combo. The four of us split the fries and ordered four entrees, the clear winner was the lambwich. The herb-y focaccia and juicy lamb with crema was delectable. It was one of those meals where you feel sad when you get full because you just want to keep eating. The burger was also a yummy treat on an egg glazed bun and topped with the most perfect looking sunny-side egg I have ever seen. The short stout was also delish, especially for red onion lovers because of the red onion jam. Finally the last in our party ordered the duck beef meatballs and I think had the lambwich not stolen our hearts it would have ranked highly, but after the lambwich it was hard to compete. My only regret was being to full to try that lovely looking pistachio pie. I must return soon!
(5)
Jennifer A.

If you would have asked me a year ago, I would have been one of Honeypie's biggest fans. The last couple times I've visited it has not been the same. They used to have a killer brunch, mainly thanks to a breakfast burrito called The Contender. Sadly, it no longer graces their menu. A lot of items have a fried egg on top, which should make them superior to other foods, however the flavor seems to be lacking. The portions are large but the food has become progressively more bland. I do not care as much for their lunch/dinner menu either. There are a lot of sandwiches - heavy on the bread and lower on the flavor. The pasties are a good option if they are not sold out. Cheese plate and dessert are also a good option. I appreciate the daily cupcake/pie board but some of the items have been dense and dry - especially the vegan items. Now before you get on my case about the quality of vegan bakery, it does *not* have to be like that. The freshest and best tasting items tend to be the berry and cream pies. The atmosphere is cozy and the aside from a possible wait from a busy Sunday, the service is usually average to above average. Bring back the best brunch burrito on the planet and I will be back -- with bells on.
(2)
Angela K.

Have to say how much I love their weekend brunch menu. The Honeypie Benedict is super delicious--order it with field roast (it's awesome). Also, their coffee is super tasty and their morning adult beverages are awesome like the 'Sconniemosa. If you're in for brunch, get there early if you want to avoid a wait. Around noon it can get a little ridiculous with folks waiting for tables (not Comet ridiculous, but you get the idea). Also, pies and cupcakes FTW. Haven't had a bad one yet. Also, who doesn't love a place that serves cupcakes where the cupcake to frosting ratio is approximately 1:1 ?
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Hion L.

Honeypie Cafe is a perfect place for those who like the familiarity of homestyle cooking but want an added flair to make it a bit different than what you would eat at home. Isn't that one of the points of eating out? Unless you (or your spouse) is a terrible cook, then I can understand why you would go out to get a homecooked meal. The must get item here is the pork fries. It is a gargantuan cholesterol fest of shredded pork heaped upon a huge serving of fries and then smothered in cheese and gravy. As if pork and fried potatoes weren't enough. If you are on Jenny Craig or Weight Watchers, you will probably use up your entire allotment points for the whole week on this one dish. Ironically, they also offer a selection of vegan dishes. I opted for the vegan chorizo pasty which turned out to be pretty good considering that it had fake meat in it. And yes, I do realize the irony of finishing off a plate of pork fries then following up with a vegan item. It is my way of reconciling the guilt from ordering a super calorie - carb loaded plate. And to complement the theme, I ordered diet Coke, of course. Their meatloaf was also very good. Nice and firm but yet yielding with a suppleness to your fork that can only hint at the moist ecstasy within. Atop a bed of mashed potatoes, it is a dish that would make Jenny Craig blush. Of course, I had to exercise some self restraint, and opted out of dessert and chose to go with the much healthier hot buttered rum. I find it hard to turn down anything with butter in it (or on it, but that is a different story). I will prudently end the review here since it appears to be digressing in a direction that can only be stopped with a cold shower.
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Tee G.

Honeypie, how I love you so. From the bevy of gorgeous pies & cupcakes to the homey breakfasts, Honeypie has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants in the city. When friends come visit from out of town & want a great breakfast, I bring them here. They're ~always~ happy & full when they leave. I know they serve lunch/dinner items, but I usually only ever go for breakfast, because I'm the kind of person who wants to eat breakfast foods at all hours of the day & night. The french toast is divine; the bread is thick brioche that is lightly textured & fried crisp. I LOVE that they serve real maple syrup instead of its evil cousin, "maple flavored" corn syrup. And don't get me started on their biscuits. They're HUGE- they're easily the size of a baby's blanket! But they're so tender & flaky....*drools* I've come here just to order them, even though I can never eat a whole biscuit in one sitting. I love that they serve Anodyne coffee, & they serve it in those old diner-style mugs that everybody's grandma seems to own. They get busy quickly on weekend mornings/afternoons, but I've never had a ridiculous wait for a table & the service is always polite. But the real jewel of this cafe are the pies. The pies! They give me life everlasting. Each kind I've had was 'knock your socks, pants & shoes off' good. They're the kind of pies your granny would make if she knew you were coming to visit more often. The pies are so spectacular that when my sweetie was recently celebrating his birthday, he wanted pies from Honeypie instead of birthday cake for his party. I went overboard & bought 5 pies (hey, why not?) & the birthday pies were a hit at the party. We ate leftover birthday pie for a solid week afterward! We even put one of them in the freezer & reheated it later in the oven, & it was just as delicious as the night it was made. Just writing this review has made me hungry. BRB, I'm heading to Honeypie.
(4)
Cranky P.

Honeypie is our go-to restaurant and we've never had a bad meal here. Everything is made with care and frequently they can identify the local source. I blame Honeypie for my addiction to Anodyne coffee, for example. Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, damn, it's the place to go. My three year old is just getting good at communicating and recently demanded lunch at "the place with the ducks on the wall and the cupcakes." That would be Honeypie. The servers hold their cool in the face of intense brunch pressure, and are always friendly and calm. I only wish the space were larger to reduce waits on weekend mornings. Can I identify a weakness? Um, well, it can be a bit loud and vegetarians may be disappointed by the pork emphasis on the menu. Still, this is my favorite casual place in Milwaukee, edging out Blue's Egg because it's more versatile. I love you, Honeypie Cafe.
(5)
Nicholas K.

I've been to Honeypie 4 times now and it never seems to overly impress me. That being said the food isn't bad and the service although average is adequate. Honeypie simply hasn't mastered the 'sum of all parts' concept. Either the bread is over-toasted making a sandwich inedible or the food is great but the service sorely lacking. My meal today was actually pretty decent. I ordered "The Burger" and a North Shore Scrimshaw. The burger came out to the specified temp and was overall good although not exceptional. The meat could have used a bit more seasoning post-grind but the presumably house-made pickles were a really nice touch that upped the flavor component a bit. I ordered a slice of pecan, chocolate, banana cream pie on a graham cracker crust and oh boy, was it good! Unlike the last time I ordered pie, which ended up with me receiving two pathetically small pieces one of them being 75% whipped cream for almost $10 dollars, the portion to price quotient was spot on. Overall the food was good and the service average. I'd love to give Honeypie another go and hopefully stop number 5 delivers a 4-star experience!
(3)
Keaunis G.

The breakfast here tastes like your mom cooked it at her farmhouse when you were growing in the old days. The atmosphere is great and they serve breakfast until 3p! When we came for the first time, it was pretty chill. We sat ourselves and the waitress came shortly afterward to take our order. You really do have to try the cornbread muffins with the butter and the jam/jelly. They are DELICIOUS and I have never had anything like them!! I cannot remember what the name of our dish was, but it consisted off eggs, toast, potatoes, and your choice of bacon or sausage. We all had the same dish, but my aunt had a side order of the fruit and granola bowl. This was delicious as well. Everything tasted fresh and like no other taste that you can imagine other than a good home cooking farmhouse breakfast. We loved it so much the first time that we came back literally two days later for brunch!! We only tried the Pork Fries, which were pretty good, but it was more of an appetizer and could serve about 4 people. We just stuck to the breakfast items.
(5)
Vikki B.

I am giving Honeypie 5 stars for their brunch. I have not eaten dinner here yet although my bestie and fellow foodie tells me their food is always great. But I digress. Brunch: not only the meal that combines breakfast and lunch, but also the meal that makes drinking at 9am on a Saturday socially acceptable. Which automatically makes me a big fan. I started with the Mimosa, which was better than most cuz they mix it over ice and serve it in a pint glass. Way better than the champagne glass set up. Hubby got a Beermosa, also very good. Bestie got a Bloody Mary. She asked for it spicy so they made it with a Chipotle infused Vodka...fabulous. Great garnishes included salami, cheese, pickled green beens...and some other stuff I can't remember. ****You have to order their biscuits and gravy, get it as a side if you want but this is nonnegotiable. This biscuit melts in your mouth and their sausage gravy is the best I have ever had, not joking here I pretty much want to smother everything I eat for the rest of my life in that gravy. I actually ordered their breakfast casserole which was layered with biscuit, home style potatoes, mushrooms, sausage gravy, and cheddar cheese. It is broiled and then topped with an egg sunny side up. Perfection. I ate every morsel which induced an immediate food coma but who cares because it tasted sooooo good. Hubby had the breakfast burrito, which I thought was good but it did not compare to the fabulous layered sausage gravy goodness on my plate. Did I mention how good the gravy is? Bestie had a ham biscuit sandwich with (of course) a side of gravy. Again, everything in life is better with this gravy. Our server was really friendly and our food came out fast considering the place was packed with a 20 min wait. In summary: go here for breakfast or brunch...get the biscuits and gravy....do not deviate from these instructions.
(5)
Jennifer W.

So I went to Honeypie a couple of years ago for brunch and hated it. Like, for days I felt sick when I would think about how terrible the corned beef hash was. Ack. I still have PTSD. Luckily, someone convinced me to give it another try. I went today for lunch with a couple of co-workers after an exceedingly dull meeting. We shared the pork fries and they were amazing. Often - and this has been the case for years - I feign a potato allergy so as to avoid having to eat french fries. I know, it ain't right on a whole lotta levels, but fries bore me. Pork fries in the other hand - not boring. Awesome. We each had a different sandwich of some sort, and all were equally delicious. Love that you can get soup, salad or slaw as a side if you don't want fries, I mean if you have a potato allergy. So accommodating for people with a disability such as mine! The pie and cupcake case looked amazing, but alas we had to take a pass. Maybe next time. Yes! I said next time! I'll be back.
(3)
Diane P.

We are former Milwaukee residents, and love going to Honeypie every time we go back. The service is a little slow, but the coffee is excellent and the brunch is very unique. Locally owned & has many veggie and vegan options.
(5)
Blythe Z.

It was very busy, on Sunday morning when we (party of 4) came for brunch. It seems as though the host was in charge of not only taking names but busing tables - and we watched empty tables sit and sit till he got around to them... not his fault he's only one person - but not optimal service for hungry customers. Seems to me, they could use extra staff... at the very least on a Sunday morning. The food was good, but we waited about a 35 mins to be seated and 40mins for the food. We had ample time to review the menu, we ordered as soon as our waiter approached the table. Needles to say we were all very hungry, and the wait was LONG. Then when the food was served - the order came to the table in stages - the biscuits were on the way, as was the toast, then the side of bacon. What a tease. The wait was disappointing as was the service. I know it may not totally be the fault of the staff, but they need more help to ensure a pleasurable dinning experience. The food was the redeeming factor, kind of - I wish I got to enjoy the biscuit with my side of gravy.... before the gravy went cold. I wish I could give it a high rating, but it needs some work. I know, it was a Sunday morning and they were busy.... but still - we were not offered refills, and had to search down our waitress for the check. A HUGE thing I noticed. The dust on the walls and the decor is GROSS. They need to seriously invest in a Duster - I should not have to look up from my meal and see enormous dust bunnies. I should also mention they had a rather nice outdoor area.
(2)
R T.

When i first came here i didn't know what to expect i had the Turkey Foccia and this has become one of my main sandwiches i get.
(5)
Mike L.

Dinner / Lunch = 3 stars... it's only ok. Dessert = 10 starts... it is life changing. When ever we go out to eat downtown, my wife makes us stop to pick up dessert. It's like crack. She claims the Key Lime Pie is better than in Key West. I am a big fan of the black bottom Banana Cream. I have had pistachio, chocolate, almond joy, and bourbon chocolate. None of them has disappointed. Go there. Now. Seriously - leave now and have dessert for dinner.
(5)
Andrea W.

Fabulous food, drink and service (even though we had to wait in line for seats as the place was PACKED)! Stopped here with my husband and uncle before a Brewers game, and found Honeypie's to be one of the highlights of our trip to Wisconsin! I love that you can drink here in the morning, and they serve beer ponies with mimosas! The beer selection for those of us who DON'T drink mimosas is a plus, and the brunch selection is AMAZING! I highly recommend the breakfast burrito. Eat at the bar if you can find a seat!
(5)
Erika B.

Honeypie, thank you for getting your kitchen together and rocking my last dinner there. Your beef special made my knees knock, and your devilishly decadent Mexican Chocolate Cupcake will forever be remembered every time my thighs jiggle ever so slightly. My sole complaint isn't your fault, but it should be mentioned for us tech-obsessed Yelpers: CELL PHONE BLACK HOLE. Curses.
(4)
Kelvin V.

I got the short stout sandwich (braised short ribs, sourdough, Fontina cheese, red onion jam, and arugula). The sandwich was pretty good. It has a good amount of beef, and the beef is in fairly sizable chucks. The beef itself doesn't have a ton of flavor. Don't get me wrong, it's not bland, but it also doesn't have much flavor on its own. The red onion jam added a nice sweetness; I really enjoyed the slightly firm pieces of onion in the sandwich. I wasn't able to individually identify the Fontina or the arugula. The predominate flavor was the grilled sourdough bread and the butter on the bread. The bread tasted good, but I wish there was a little more balance between the less bread/butter flavor and the flavor of the sandwich fillings. There isn't anything particular to note about the french fries that came with the sandwich, but they were good. I got a piece of banana pie to go, and I accidentally dropped the box with the pie! The piece was pretty messed up when I opened the box, but that didn't stop me from enjoying it. The graham cracker crust was sweetest component of the pie. The banana custard had a good but not overbearing banana flavor. The whipped cream was very light and not very sweet. The pie also had fairly thin slices of banana. There's street parking, and I didn't have issues finding a spot on a weekday evening.
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Natalie K.

Honeypie is by far my husband's and my favorite restaurant. The seasonal menus are great, so there is always something new to try. However, the old stand-by's always seem to taste the best. My husband loves the burger, which is covered in cheese and bacon and has a sunny-side up egg on top. The pickles are also crunchy and delicious. My favorites are the beet salad and the spare ribs. The kids always go for the Mac and cheese. The only reason we don't go here all the time is because of the long wait times on Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as for Sunday brunch. The service is always friendly and very personable. The servers and bartenders are very knowledgable about the menu, and are quick to recommend something that you will love! Now don't get me started on the desserts. No matter how much we have eaten, you cannot get us out of there without a piece of pie. Whether you are looking for a fruit or cream pie, you will not find better anywhere. Though some of the food is pretty pricey, the desserts are very reasonably priced. The cocktail menu is also excellent. Whether you are looking for a Bloody Mary or a hot toddy, their versions are amongst the best I've tasted. But for brunch, try the five alive!
(5)
Isaac S.

Very good. The food is scrumptious. It takes awhile for it to come out but they prepare mostly everything when you order. This location is run by the owners of Comet and it tends to be not as busy as its sibling. I like Comet's menu better but the food here usually is as good.
(4)
Stephen M.

Anodyne coffee and a smorgasbord of apple and coconut cream pies, banana choc chip, carrot, strawberry and almond chocolate cupcakes... Slices and cupcakes were HUGE! Three of us greatly increased our chances of acquiring diabetes, but it was well worth the stop for desserts on a Wednesday night. The ladies behind the counter were very helpful, but somewhat preoccupied with side-projects. I like the look of the menu and the pricing was pretty fair. I'll be back to try more.
(4)
Sarah M.

We love Honeypie. As the name suggests, they have the best pie in town. Worth a trip just for a slice (huge by the way). The food is also great. Mac and Cheese is a family favorite. Also a great brunch place. Insiders tip, the dining room is small. Too small so unless you go at a very odd time, expect a wait. Also not great for large parties. There is one larger table but every other table are 2 and 4 tops. That and the fact that they don't take reservations is what is keeping Honeypie from the 5th star.
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Krishna A.

Today, I tried the braised lamb sandwich. Its was quite delicious. The freshness of the ingredients and the skill of the chef are evident in the taste of the two sandwiches I have so far tried. The butternut squash soup was 4 star. Pistachio pie was 2 star. Crust was very good but the filling was very artificial essence tasting. Service is friendly. The such cubano is so good that I'm back the following day.
(5)
David B.

I shouldn't have to suggest this, but make sure you have a slice of the honey pie...
(4)
Monica L.

Delicious! I loved the pretzels!
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Dustin Z.

Typical conversation... Friend: Where should we go for dinner? Dustin (Me): I don't know, what kind of food are you in the mood for? Friend: I could do anything really, as long as it's good. Me: Hmm. We could do Honeypie? Friend: Sure. Me: Hmmm. Man, I feel like I always go to Honeypie... Friend: OK...where then? Me: Let's just do Honeypie. And the reason I always go to Honeypie is because I love Honeypie. I love the food, the decor, the patio, the drinks, the service, THE PIES (oh god, the pies - try their namesake, the Honey Pie, please, try it). Honeypie is my favorite Bay View restaurant, if not my favorite Milwaukee restaurant. I have never had a poor experience, and I encourage anybody who has had one to try it again as it is likely the exception and not the rule. If you've had multiple poor experiences, I'm sorry, you should give them another shot. From Mac 'n Cheese to Pork Fries (PORK FRIES. They are what they sound like, and while listed as an appetizer, unless you're sharing them, they are a meal), Honeypie offers something unique, and amazing pie (and cupcakes).
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Marit H.

I came here for the third time the other night with my parents who were visiting from out of town. Food: I ordered the Composter sandwich, which came with a generous side salad for the added cost. Messy sandwich to eat, but an interesting mix of flavors and textures for sure. Really liked it! Pie: We shares a slice of the coconut and lemon curd. Both excellent - the tartness of the lemon balanced the creamy/sweetness of the coconut nicely. Service: It seemed like there were two servers working the entire restaurant, so there was a bit of a lull between interactions. It took us a while to get our check after asking, etc. Our server was personable and friendly though, so no complaints!
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Dylani H.

Finally made it to this place just to try the pork fries. We ordered pork fries , pork biscuit and the casserole . I am so happy I ordered the pork biscuit for my son which I wouldn't have ordered if not for him. That was super delish. Pork fries was quite a big portion but pretty good. My friend said the casserole was pretty good too.
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Megan C.

There's plenty of side street parking , don't let the main road scare you away . In nice weather the patio in back is open which allows for more seating and no wait time . They open at 9 on Saturday for brunch! The food was great , only bad thing I have to say about it is the flavor . I'm not saying I didn't like the flavor in general , I'm just saying with some more spice it would give the food that extra kick it's lacking . Up the spice game and this place would be out of this world good :) Freshness 10:10 . Portion 10:10 Unique food options 7:10 Bloody Mary 10:10 Service 7:10 ( Not super friendly , but she didn't mess up any orders in our party of 6) I got the smores cupcake , it was dry and maybe a few days old . The frosting was just alright , I think I would go with a pie option next time . My parents got the mocha pie and said it was good . They offer lots of vegan options as well !
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Rachel H.

Honeypie does get a touch crowded at prime brunch time, especially if you have a larger group with you, but we had no trouble sidling up to the bar and sitting right down. The service, at least at the bar, was very quick, so brunchin' at the bar might be the smartest decision you'll make all day. Plus you'll have easy access to a bloody mary which comes with a wee little Rhinelander shortie. The food was definitely delicious and plentiful. I went with the breakfast pork fries which are almost too ridiculous to be real, but real they are and they were quite delicious. My companion went with a special veg. hash that looked pretty good and he joined the clean plate club, so I'll assume it was. We didn't try any of the pies, but I am intrigued by the ability to send them to friends via piegram. Hell, maybe I'll piegram myself from a secret admirer and impress my coworkers. PS - they also had Hopslam for $5 on draft!
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Molly W.

A few more visits and I'm a convert. Good, hearty American food; what it lacks in variety it more than makes up for in quality. Best pie around and friendly service.
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Adam K.

My favorite breakfast spot in Milwaukee. It is a smaller place, so wait time can be long but the food and drink menus make it worth the wait. They have the best fruit bowl in the city and some creative breakfast cocktails should you be looking for a boozy brunch. They strive to serve as much locally grown/sourced food as well.
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Chelsie L.

Hi Honeypie, you adorable, wonderful, place you. Thank you for giving me loads of delicious food in an adorable cozy setting every time. Your pulled pork sandwiches are to die for and your fries rock. I only got to sample a bite of your mac 'n cheese, but I know you are very much all that I want in a mac 'n cheese (pro-tip: you should totally throw some pulled pork on top of that mac 'n cheese). Cupcakes and treats always look so tempting, I have not yet given in, I think that may have to change sooner rather than later. A couple of things to note, they do not take reservations that I know of, and brunch get real busy. Also this is generally the kind of place you hang out at for a while, not much of a get in get out place, which is good for most occasions just make note if you are under any sort of time constraints when you go.
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Angela W.

Have eaten her many times over the years and have sways enjoyed all of the from scratch comfort food meals I have eaten. The boyfriend and I popped in for lunch today. We were seated immediately (nice!!) and our server was upbeat, friendly and helpful. I ordered a grilled cheese and cup of butternut squash soup and my boyfriend a beef sandwich and fries. Soup was wonderful, sandwich was fine (can't really make a bad grilled cheese). When I asked my boyfriend about his sandwich, he said "meh". gardinaire wasn't very spicy and the horseradish sauce lacked as well. He wasn't a fan of the hand cut fries, but I loved them! Gave it a 3 because it was just fine, nothing stood out as wrong, but was just okay. I do know what this place is capable of though and will be back!
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Johanna L.

This place is fabulous. Great atmosphere, very tasty food. Friendly service. Prices are reasonable/standard. We were on a wait list to get in for Saturday lunch, so we popped next door to Luv Unlimited for a few minutes to amuse ourselves. We were just coming back to the front door of Honeypie when the hostess popped out and said "Oh, you're Johanna, right? I was just looking for you! Your table is ready. I didn't want you to miss the call!" So nice of her to check outside! The only reason I don't give 5 stars is that it's always so busy and there's really not a lot of great places to wait, especially in winter (as others have said). Looking forward to coming back and eating some PIE!
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Angie S.

We were told this place was a brunch hot spot and we must go. So happy we made it here on our last morning in Milwaukee! It was at least a 30 min wait, but we went shopping in some nearby stores to kill the time. On our way to be seated we noticed all the desserts in the glass case, beware! I knew right away I wanted to order the pork fries with BBQ pulled pork and a beermosa. It just all sounded good. I didn't realize it was going to be larger than my face when it arrived! I assume they want everyone to also have a slice of pie with their meal, so the giant portion was boggling. I hope you do not think this is me complaining! I am still going to order white chocolate pistachio pie and take leftovers of both for round 2! Brunch was a spectacular mix of flavors, even though pork is never my prime choice of protein. Two of my friends swore by the chicken biscuit pie as well. I also sampled the chocolate cupcake with real strawberry frosting. The frosting tasted just like eating a fresh strawberry, that was fluorescent pink.
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Alfonso L.

Absolutely winning menu. OK, so the cream of cauliflower soup needed seasoning, but boy did that banh mi go down well and was an inspired pairing. The pork was awesome, the veggies, the spice of the jalapenos and the delicate French baguetter. Was a truly excellent lunch. My lunch mates seemed to really like the huge burger with bacon on top, the chicken biscuit pie, and the Cubano. But we saved the best for last --truly: we weren't about to leave a place that actually makes pies from scratch. We had peaches and cream for one -----God it was fresh and creamy with a spot on crust, and a slice of the cookies and cream. Milwaukee is very lucky to have a place like this in the Brooklyn-like neighborhood.
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Sheri L.

This was a final leg on our bachelorette tour of Milwaukee, and it was the perfect ending to the weekend. We chose this cafe based on the reviews on Yelp and it paid ofd, these eaters know good food! It is a farm to table cafe, we had their brunch and now need naps. :) I had the Burrito and it wad big and filling, the chorizo and egg were plentiful and the salsa had just the right amount of kick to it for each bite. My friends had the Breakfast Casserole and they all gave it 5 stars. The Breakfast Pork Fries also get a 5 star review and they were ginormous! It's a small place, be prepared to wait, especially if ypu have a larger group (we had 5 people). Best to come in small groups or in duos. Totally worth coming here, the ambiance is cozy and welcoming, the wait staff are super friendly and nice, if I could give this can 6 stars I would. :)
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Amber P.

I love this place. I am a vegetarian and it's so nice to have all the options. I crave the klug on a regular basis. It's a tiny little Bay View gem!
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Philly C.

Wow....truly best breakfast I've had in a long time. Shared plates of pork fries with an obscene amount of 15-hour smoked pork and a biscuit sandwich that would rival any good biscuit from the South. We ate a copious amount and still had a lot to take home. Good cocktails and huge beer list. Bravo guys....well done!
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Kyle H.

The logo was made by someone who goes to my college, and having seen it there, I always had this place in the back of my mind. I'm happy I finally went. The atmosphere was great, with a very modern-vintage vibe, if that's even a thing. Loved the 70's music playing throughout. There is a patio I would like to see but we ate inside. I got the pulled pork and slaw sandwich and it was delicious. I would recommend it. Definitely would go back again, hearing about the pork fries, and the entire menu looks good. The only downside, as others have said, was the slow service. Fix that and this place is amazing.
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Daniela C.

Easily in my top two restaurants in Milwaukee. Their pistachio pie is to die for, it's all homemade from scratch. The banana cream is pretty great, too. I'd consider myself a regular here. Our usual server, Rob, is awesome and has a fun sense of humor. I love that they use local products and support local businesses, it makes me feel better about the food I am eating. They have a nice variety of beers to choose from, too. Food wise, it's all 'homemade Midwestern food', meaning tons of butter and goodness. You can never go with the pork fries, pot pie or their jam sandwich. Really, you can't go wrong with anything here. they also have an ever changing dinner special menu with delicious specials!
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Julie M.

In town for the weekend and found Honeypie on Yelp. Locally sourced, great spot in Bayview with magicians in the kitchen. The breakfast casserole is not to be missed, the Bloody Mary was refreshing and tart, and the Rhinelander chaser was adorable. A must visit neighborhood gem in Milwaukee.
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May B.

Mmm this is the place you go to when you want some homey, locally sourced, fresh food (and dessert). It's not a big place, so you may find yourself crowded in the entrance waiting for a table, but usually worth it. I went with some friends and I ordered off their specials menu. I got the arancini, stuffed with lamb ragu on top of pesto with a side of arugula. Mmm I was not disappointed, super crispy arancini, cheesey, rich, bright, and just darn good. We of course then had to order dessert - which consisted of a lot of pie. You know a place means business when the waitress has to go and write down over a dozen dessert pies they have to offer for the night. I'm not a fan of pecan pie for the most part, but we ordered a bourbon pecan pie and boy was it good. Crunch from the pecans, soft velvety filling with just the right amount of boozy flavor. We also ordered the Milwaukee mud, which was our waitress's favorite pie, and when we dug into it, it tasted like chocolate heaven. Chocolately, creamy, light, and rich - I loved it all. The only bad part of the meal was a butter beer that one of my friends ordered, which tasted like bourbon mixed with a stick of buetter. But our waitress was nice enough to bring a different drink to my friend. Definitely a cute place. Even if you're not that hungry, stop by for a slice of pie!
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Angela K.

You can't go wrong with anything on their menu! Great food, awesome atmosphere & good music. Make sure to save room in your belly for any one of their ginormous & delectable cupcakes or a slice of pie!
(5)
Dave F.

My daughter and my wife and I ate brunch here after we picked up my daughter from the airport. We arrived a few minutes before they opened and joined the line waiting to get in. We were seated on the patio after waiting a few moments for the hostess. We ordered coffee which was strong and flavorful and came promptly. This was the last item we had that matched that description. We waited almost 90 minutes for our food My wife had the traditional Benedict, I had the breakfast casserole. They were all served lukewarm. The casserole was heavy and not very flavorful. The Benedict featured pulled ham which was tasty. My daughter had eggs with breakfast potatoes. The potatoes were room temperature and bland. After we had waited an hour our server brought us corn muffins to compensate for the wait. This would've been fine if he hadn't then forgotten to bring more coffee that he promised and had actually served the food hot. Stick to the pie here and get brunch someplace else
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Erin M.

So happy to be living near this Bay View gem. I love the feeling I get when I walk into this restaurant. Sturdy wooden tables to sit at inside, and a gorgeous patio in the back. It's a shaded patio, so it should be your favorite spot mid summer, but you also might need a sweater in the springtime. I went here for brunch today. Their tap list was a collaboration of various wisconsin beers (most of which I hadn't heard of---- very nice!) I got the Tokyo Sauna Pale Ale and it was really good. For breakfast I got the breakfast casserole. I would totally recommend it. The biscuit/gravy/fried egg/cheese combo is hard to beat!! I got it at the recommendation of our wonderful waitress. This place is affordable, and comfortable. I had such a lovely brunch today. GO NOW.
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Ryan Q.

This was my 2nd time to Honeypie - both times for Brunch, both times were amazing. Overall Honeypie is tied with Blue's Egg as my favorite brunch spot in Milwaukee / the surrounding areas. The Pro's: The restaurant space - Relatively small interior space, with almost as much room outside on their back deck as inside. If it is nice out, be sure to ask for a spot outside as it was very relaxing and comfortable. I've been here as a group of 2 and 4, and both times the accommodations were great. The food - Everything I have had here in my two visits has been delicious. The first trip I had the breakfast pork fries and they were amazing - nice cheddar sauce, good amount of egg, perfectly cooked pork, and crisp and fresh jalapeÃ±os on top. This second time I got the farmers breakfast, which included perfectly cooked scrambled eggs with cheese (simple, but they did it very well), large sausage, thick cut french toast, and potatoes. This is a substantial meal and will hit the spot if you are really hungry. We also had the corn muffins for an breakfast appetizer and they were delicious, including the orange-bourbon butter and homemade strawberry jam. Also the first trip here we did get a cookie and cream cupcake to go, which did not survive for more than 30 seconds once we got home and took it out of the box. The drinks - Top notch beermosa (using Oberon), fantastic manhattan (using their 4 Roses Bourbon). The Con's: The only con I can think of - and this is really reaching for one - is that while their back deck is really nice, depending on the time of day and the temperature, it can get chilly because of the tree coverage. I cannot say enough good things about the food and overall experiences I have had at this restaurant. I cannot wait to go back.
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Nathan T.

This is becoming one of my favorite places in the Bay View area. Pork Fries are incredible and would be a perfect appetizer to share or as an entree. The burger is also excellent. The latest thing I've had, which might be my favorite so far, is the Macaroni and Cheese. The Mac and cheese at most places looks incredible but it's only okay when you actually taste it. This is actually one of the few that I would put in the "incredible" category. It has a great cheese sauce and the bread crumbs and bacon perfect it. Service is always good and it has a great atmosphere.
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T T.

Cute place, great waitstaff, the menu was awesome. We ordered the homemade corn muffins and jam to start. They are also known for their cupcakes which come in a huge unique assortment u can choose from.
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Vy T.

I had the pasty of the day there and it hit the spot. The pastry was nice and flaky and the meat, cabbage filling were just right. I rarely finish my sides but those caramelized cauliflower were just too tasty to ignore. I regret not saving enough room for the pies or cupcakes but there will be a next time.
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Elizabeth C.

Oh my goodness, I can't say enough good things about this place. The beer list is extensive and amazing. The food and dessert menus are even better. My brother and I had the lambwich, we both deemed it delicious. I'm drooling thinking about it several days later. My husband had a pork slaw that he loved. My daughter had a grilled cheese and while she barely picked at it, I had a bite. Also very tasty. The dessert menu was extensive so we had to give it a try. Between the 3 adults we ordered banana cream pie, apple pie and a carrot cupcake. Despite the meals being filling, desserts were all finished. I wish I lived in Milwaukee so I could visit Honeypie regularly. The food was awesome, the staff friendly and the vibe very laid back. I can't wait to come back the next time I'm in town. If you haven't been, give Honeypie a try!
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Caren T.

Yesterday evening, the Hubster asked if I wanted to have pie for dinner, and, of course, Honeypie was his choice. The corner-bar-turned-locavore-diner atmosphere was charming (although he misses the deer trophies that used to be on the walls). We had good (if somewhat distracted) service, and the chicken pot pie (my version of pie) was hot and savory. He had beet salad (not my choice, but he liked it) and coconut pie (which would have benefitted from less pineapple and maybe dark chocolate to cut the sweetness--and a pastry crust). Beer and cocktails looked good, but, please, don't say the list is "curated." "Chosen" is so much less pretentious!
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Joe P.

Descriptive phrase: hip bakery/bar brunch. Honeypie Cafe was packed when 6 of us tried to come for a Sunday brunch around 11AM. There's really nowhere to wait inside this tiny place without bumping into someone. It'd be really nice and cozy if it weren't for people milling around waiting for tables. The space seems like a retro, northwoods diner, but with a bar and pie display. It works, trust me. When we finally were seated I dove right into ordering the Breakfast Pork Fries ($11) because I love trying new things, especially during brunch where it's often always the same. Jeebus was this dish big. I'm talking a solid two full meals for the average person. It was a literal mountain of cheese sauce on top of egg on top of jalapeÃ±os on top of bacon on top of pulled pork on top of breakfast potatoes. It was too much, but I couldn't resist. And it was all good, with the ingredients not mushing together as could've happened. I will have to return for the pie, and I've definitely added Honeypie to my list of possible weekend breakfast stops. Atmosphere, price, quality were all done right.
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Alan L.

Worth the wait! The food, the vibe, the pie - and a full bar. We went there twice over a weekend and enjoyed both meals very much. The only mistake we made was thinking that we knew what flavor pie we would order before we arrived. They have a rotation of 200 types of pie. Yes, you want a slice on pie - be sure to leave room!
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Kate D.

A decent option for vegan food in Bay View, but honestly I've been disappointed by the food more often than not. The pies are solid, the service is sometimes good, but it's pretty much become the last resort restaurant when we can't think of anywhere else to go.
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Megan L.

Update: I haven't been since, however Honeypie offers what they call a Pie-Gram. It's where you can order a 6" pie in a handful of flavors ranging from their Bourbon Fudge, Salted Brownie, Coconut Vanilla Bean, Cherry, Blueberry and Strawberry Rhubarb. There are more flavors that I can't remember. Essentially for $15 you can order a pie gram and have it shipped to anyone. The first time I did this, I emailed them to double check they were actually sending it to the person I ordered it for, not me. They responded promptly! And we're so friendly. I've ordered again recently to honor my "Pay it Forward" gifts. I even got one for my fiancÃ© so we can try one. I bought either the bourbon fudge or salted brownie one for a previous pay it forward. Whatever pie they got, they loved. I'm excited to try one!! You go online to order. They offer singles and doubles. Maybe even more but I can't remember. Shipping is included in the price. It's a great gift idea!! Visit: Decided to try this place for a lunch date with my girlfriends dad and his friend. We weren't too disappointed. The atmosphere and decor is "back of the woods" meets hipster. There are deer and ducks on the walls accompanied by some old-time photos and a fish on the other and modern music in the background. There's a full bar; lots of liquor options. We came in at about noon on a Friday and it wasn't busy at all. You sit yourself when you go in and there are tables designated for bigger parties. We sat in the corner by the map of Bay View, which I particularly enjoyed as I am a new resident of the area. Glenn ordered the pulled pork BBQ sandwich and I ordered the lambwich. All the sandwiches come with fries, you can substitute for $2. I don't really get that, but whatevs. The fries were really good. Glenn said his sandwich was awesome and it looked it. My first time trying lamb and I quite enjoyed it. The bread was soft, which I very much enjoyed. Everything seemed very fresh. Brian just got eggs and bacon. Standard but good. No parking lot, it's off-street parking. I'm not sure when the busiest times are, I'd assume probably weekend nights. The desserts/pies seem to be what makes Honeypie, Honeypie. Hence the name? Idk, but we didn't try any desserts. I guess that's for next time. There wasn't a dessert menu for the table, which honestly would be quite helpful, in my opinion. So at the end of the day, I don't really get it. I think Honeypie CafÃ© doesn't have a clear message of who/what they are. I think they're confused. Guess it's Country Hipster Desserts. All in all it was a great visit. Waitress was nice enough and prices were as expected. I'll be back to try again with my lady love.
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Jessica G.

If there was a half star, I'd probably give Honeypie a 3.5. But 3 stars is too low, so 4 stars it is! The service here is really what's lacking. On my last visit, there was no wait, which is unusual, and good! The hostess looked at me and went "how many?" "Four," I replied. She then said "they gonna be a while?" Not really? Is the amount of time it takes to park and walk in "a while"? Then yes. Otherwise, no. It didn't matter how long they took, because as usual, waiters passed our table over and over, and nobody stopped. After almost 10 minutes we were able to finally place a drink order. The burger is your best bet, vegetarian (for me) or not. I got a special last time though, seafood fettuccine. It was so good, except for the giant, rubbery, inedible clams. I told the waitress they were overdone, and she offered to get more. I told her not to, there was plenty of food left. And it was delicious. So was the pie. Always get pie. It's the best way to end your visit.
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Larissa G.

Since I have already tried Comet Cafe and The Palomino, I had to complete the trifecta when I was traveling to Milwaukee for work last week. I came here on my last night in town and sat at the bar. The only reason this place isn't 5 stars is that it was the least friendly of all the restaurants I visited. When traveling alone and dining alone, I often sit at bars in the hopes of a little conversation, but the bartender here was all business. He was attentive enough, but didn't engage me to chat at all. I started with a mixed drink with whiskey and St. Germain, which was seriously amazing, and then a cup of some kale and chickpea soup. As a main, I got a special squash risotto, which was very good, and super filling. All in all, the food and drinks were great, and as before, I wished I had room for a slice of pie at the end of the meal. However, the other patrons at the bar were actually significantly more friendly than the bearded bartender. I am not saying that it's required to talk to people, but this is the midwest, and I was hoping for just a tad more hospitality.
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Marvin M.

I ordered the nightly special: GRILLED HANGER STEAK parsnip puree, carrot puree, bone marrow butter, smoked sea salt $24 We found a table for 4 on a Friday night pretty easily, though there was steady business. My only beef was with the grilled hanger steak. For $24 it was pretty sparse. A small portion is one thing, but it was pretty much the only thing on the plate, despite the menu saying it came with parsnip puree, carrot puree, bone marrow butter, smoked sea salt. There was a smear of those items but nothing you could scoop up with a fork or spoon. Nonetheless it was delicious and others at my table, who ordered from the sandwich selection, got a lot more on their plate. I suppose the small portion did help leave room for some pie--which they are famous for. ;)
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Becky N.

You must get the scallop Benedicts. Ben here dozen of time and now that's all we get.
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Chris M.

Absolutely love this place. The food is inventive and hits the spot every time. I don't think there is one thing on the menu that I have tried that hasn't been well prepared and a pleasure to the tastebuds. I come for the Klug (which I was unsure of the first time but loved) and stay for the cupcakes and pies. Seriously, their pastries are like smack. I have to stop on my way home at least once a month and would stop more often had my wife not threatened to leave me. As with most restaurants in the bay view area, Honeypie focuses on using locally grown ingredients and providing a wide variety of craft beers with a side of hipster. Seriously, I've never seen so much unnecessary facial hair in one place. Overall, Honeypie is a wonderful place to hang out with a couple of friends and have some great food in the company of people that really seem to like what they do. As I said earlier, keep it to a couple of friends. The place itself is not very big but they use the space well. Recommendations include: everything and running. Running to wear off the weight you'll gain from the awesome food.
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Joanna T.

I really enjoyed my first (can you believe that? I know,,,) visit to Honeypie. I met an old co worker here for dinner and honestly, Honeypie really exceeded my expectations. First, I love the interior - it reminds me a little of sister restaurant Comet and a little of Odd Duck. Lots of warm wood, reclaimed stuff and vintage. A lot of reviews complain about iffy service but I really lucked out here. Everyone I encountered (bartender, host, server) was genuinely friendly - no hipster attitude. I can see where it could be an issue once things get busy as this place is teeny-tiny. There were a lot of things on the menu and specials list that looked really good but based on our waiter's recommend I ended up picking the mac'n'cheese. It was definitely above average but could have used more sauce IMO - it was kind of "dry". That said, I loved the addition of crispy bacon - not too much but enough to add some extra flavor. I'd order it again. My friend got the BBQ chicken which she liked a lot. We also sampled one of their corn muffins - amazing. I know "carbs are the Devil", but I'd really be tempted to get a bunch of these to go and scarf them all down in secret. Drinks wise - they have a ginormous beer list with all kinds of crafty beers for the local hipster kids. There's a decent wine list and a few specialty cocktails too. Overall, price points (food and drink) were quite reasonable considering the overall quality. As an aside, for such a hipstery place I was pretty surprised at all of the babies and toddlers present on a Friday night. Seriously, it was like a daycare field trip up in there.
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Ian D.

I had the pork fries and they were delicious. The egg was a little over cooked, but the pork and gravy were perfect. I had a bite of the breakfast casserole too and it was also pretty good. Portion sizes are huge. I'll definitely be back soon.
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Maureen G.

My oh my....save room for pie! After watching an entire 1 hour show on the best pies in America, we were craving pie. Luckily, I found this place on Yelp. Sat at the bar, enjoyed the bartender, her recommendations, and of course, the pie! Don't forget about the pie...did I say that already? Tip: go early as the best pies do sell out. The food was delicious!!! Seriously great chicken, mac and cheese that was so thick, it haunted me all night (but in a good way). Apparently, I'm getting too old to eat food that rich. And the heavenly buttermilk biscuit with jam? I could eat those everyday! Can't wait to try brunch...yum! Seriously though, did I mention the pie?
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Matthew H.

The menu and beer list looked fantastic, but unfortunately my experience didn't live up to my expectations. My girlfriend and I went there on Friday afternoon and just had a salad, some granola, and a cup of beer cheese soup for a light lunch. It took over a half hour for our food to come out after ordering, which was disappointing considering there was very little preparation needed for the food we ordered. The granola and soup were pretty good, but the salad was just okay -- I could have made a better one in five minutes given the same ingredients. I'm sure we would have been more satisfied with some of the more exciting menu options. I guess that's what we get for trying to eat healthy. I appreciate that they use locally sourced ingredients, but the prices were pretty high considering what we got -- $26 for a salad, some granola, and a cup of soup.
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Matt B.

Great little place for a meal, a drink, or just a slice of pie. One of my go-to places to take friends from out of town. Staff is always very friendly and welcoming. First rate joint!
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Shannon C.

Such. good. pie. After dining at Cafe Lulu, we brought another couple from out of town to enjoy the delicious baked goods at Honeypie. I was a bit nervous, as one of them is a very skilled baker who can be highly critical of baked delicacies. She loved the Milwaukee Mud Pie and took home a slice of the Honey Pie to try. I was equally in love with the Grasshopper Pie, and the husb also loved his MKE Mud Pie. We were in heaven. The waitstaff was also very nice. They didn't seem annoyed by the fact that we just got four slices of pie and a cup of coffee, which was much appreciated. It was nice to stop in and relax while enjoying pie and coffee. We'll be back!
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Max T.

Truly a gem. They have daily pastys which are a must have. As well the banh mi sandwich had the most perfectly cooked pork belly. Worth traveling for. The specials are alright but i felt like they tried too hard and should just keep it simple. Try the sandwiches not the specials.
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Tina L.

What a cute little restaurant! The bar seating is first come first serve, so if you're really hungry or on a time crunch, try to grab a seat there. Otherwise, if it's a nice day outside, try to get a table outside on the patio. I really only saw it from inside as I waited for the restroom, but it looks like it would be a perfect and cute place to enjoy your brunch. Anyway, I love that they have such a wide selection of beer in their fridge. It's also got this retro diner feel that goes perfectly with the whole pie, cup cake, brunch thing they got going on there. We actually didn't order any pie since we specifically came here for brunch. We ordered: Farmer's Breakfast with two eggs over easy, sausage, potatoes, one slice of French toast, real Wisconsin Maple Syrup and a side of gravy. That grave was bomb dot com, and we LOVED pouring some of that syrup over our French toast at the end of our meal. It's always our "dessert" if we ever get a breakfast dish. The Breakfast Pork Fries: instead of fries, they used breakfast potatoes and topped it with some of the most tender pulled pork I've had. All of that is smothered in gravy and a nice over easy egg with a beautifully runny yolk Here's a cute little note on their website: Our goal at Honeypie is to make great, Mid-Western inspired food from scratch. And by "scratch" we mean we make just about everything we serve ourselves. From our pickles to our pie crust we believe that good food is rooted in the way our grandparents used to cook. Real food made by hand with real ingredients. We use as many local meats, produce and other ingredients as we can. Such as the Wisconsin raised, grass-fed beef in our burgers, free-range eggs from Yuppie Hill Farms and the vegetables and fruits we purchase from Milwaukee's own Growing Power as well as other nearby farms. Don't you just love that they use local ingredients from scratch????
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Joseph W.

I probably wouldn't have rated this place as high, but after an absolutely amazing brunch on Saturday morning I have no choice. I've been wanting to go here for a while now, being that this is the sister restaurant to Comet and of course I have loved Comet for a long time now. We walked into a wait for lunch, and the hostess/waitress/busgirl told us it would be about 20 minutes. It ended up being 15. Props to the hostess for not pressuring people to leave, but as soon as they did , getting the table clean and getting people a table ASAP. Between her and our server Chris, the service was top notch. Another reason for the high rating is the incredible beer list here. Honestly, I go into a restaurant and I'm happy if they have 10-20 different craft beer choices, but this place has a full page of pure craft beer choices. Whoever made this list knows their stuff, as I liked/wanted to try most of this list. Any place that serves Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald is awesome in my book. The food was awesome as well. I ordered the breakfast pork fries without fully reading the reviews for this place and not fully knowing what I was getting into. Why is so bad for you so good? I'm sure when I'm on my deathbed, breathing my last breath (my life undoubtedly cut a few days short by eating too many plates of breakfast pork fries), various points of my life will flash by and in between my baby girl being born and my baby girl getting married, I'll fondly remember taking that first bite into that mix of BBQ shredded pork, cheese and breakfast potatoes. The sunny side up egg on top is the perfect touch. I inhaled this plate quick. My wife was hoping for some more vegetarian options, but considering the emphasis on local here and it being the dead of winter, understandably there wasn't much in the way of veggie plates. My wife ended up going with the breakfast burrito. I had a good chunk of this burrito since she couldn't finish it, and it was good but not as good as the breakfast burrito from Comet. The Andouille sausage inside was very good. If you have young kids, don't feel like you can't stop in. They were more than accommodating to our one and a half year old and had high chairs and booster seats. There definitely isn't a kids menu here, but my kid was happy with a couple different side dishes and other parents there that day were doing the same. Even though I was stuffed, I couldn't pass up on dessert. I wanted the Salted Brownie Pie that I had at Comet and feature here sometimes, but they didn't have it. That's not to say there wasn't any other choices. As the guy rattled off a dessert list longer than War and Peace, I stopped him and opted for the Caramel Apple Bourbon Pie. It wasn't Salted Brownie good, but good nonetheless. I'll be back for the pork fries alone.
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Angela M.

I've been to Honeypie three times (brunch once, dinner twice), and I've had great experiences each time. The food is awesome, servers are great, and I love the atmosphere. I was lucky and got outdoor seating twice - their patio is the most adorable urban oasis. I've tried arriving at off times because I've heard from others that there can be a bit of a wait sometimes. They do not take reservations, so just be prepared if you're coming at peak times. It's well worth it, though. I promise!
(5)
Rich V.

Everything was great. Friendly service, great food. I have zero complaints. I will most definitely come back.
(5)
Adam C.

I've been to Honeypie twice now, and I think I can now confidently say that this place stands out among the "trendy late 20s/early 30s Bayview hangout" genre of restaurant. My first trip was awhile back. I don't remember much in terms of specifics other than liking my food and having a friend almost cream his jeans over a risotto special that was offered that night. My second trip was earlier tonight. My fiancÃ©e recommended Honeypie; I was a bit skeptical, because I'm used to the typical Bayview restaurant experience taking a little while and I wanted to be home before dark so that I could get some work done. With a little bit of prodding, I relented. This is a Yelp first for me, but I want to specifically mention my server. The receipt said his name was Rob. Rob, I'm calling you out! You rock! Seriously, this guy is a great server. From the time we sat down he had just a sense of casual coolness that marked the whole experience. Even though I'm unlikely to see the guy again (well, unless I come back to Honeypie again in the near future..which, maybe? If the mood strikes me?), his whole attitude just made him easy to talk to and joke around with a bit. Even when he was clearly trying to upsell us on dessert or a side or whatever, he did it in a way that wasn't in the least bit intrusive or annoying. This guy, and I say it with no irony intended whatsoever (and also as somebody who served my time in the service industry), is that any server who cares at all about their job should aspire to be. As far as drinks go, they had a good selection but I opted for water tonight because I suck. My fiancÃ©e had a cocktail--the green something something--that I sampled. It tasted like a green drink should. Actually, it was extremely good. It tasted strongly of ginger and a bit of lime, maybe? I don't know, I didn't look at the description. It was very good though. The food itself was also great. I only had the pastie special with no sides because I had a big lunch and wasn't terribly hungry tonight; it was full of meaty, black beany goodness. The dough was very flaky, almost like phyllo. It was hearty and filling, but not over the top. My fiancÃ©e had the mac and cheese with bacon crumbled over the top. When we saw that in the menu, we figured "yeah, yeah, probably some chintzy, anemic bits of bacon." Nope, this is some cripsy, thick cut stuff that is sprinkled liberally over the top of the dish. It's excellent. And I almost forgot: the appetizer. We tried the pretzel. Mostly the pretzel is an excuse to shovel beer cheese into your talking-hole. The beer cheese is very strong, but it compliments the pretzel well (and for that matter, goes great with a bite of pastie or mac and cheese). I'd recommend it. I said to myself awhile back that I'd be hard pressed to write any of the classic Bayview places a 5/5. Well, now I'm making a liar of myself. Honeypie easily walks away from tonight with five stars. (Also, I'm adding this bit to the end because my fiancÃ©e has asked me to: apparently one of her co-workers recently gave her a Honeypie chai cupcake for her birthday. She says it's to die for. I dunno Â¯\_(ãƒ„)_/Â¯)
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Address : 2643 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Milwaukee, WI, 53207
Phone (414) 489-7437
Website https://www.honeypiecafe.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :10:00 am - 10

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Brunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Hipster
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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