Canela Cafe
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Canela Cafe

2621 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI

★★★★★4.6(738 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Canela Cafe draws a loyal crowd to its bright, glass-fronted space in Milwaukee with generous breakfast plates that go beyond the basics—think breakfast burritos, breakfast burgers, and cinnamon crunch French toast alongside reliably great coffee. The welcoming patio seating and friendly staff create an easy spot to linger over brunch or grab a quick coffee, with the bonus of honest pricing that skips unnecessary card fees. It's the kind of neighborhood cafe where people come back specifically for the food quality and genuine hospitality, not just caffeine.

What to expect

Light foodQuick grabTraditional drinksSlow sitMeetingsFull breakfastOutdoor seating

Google Reviews

Khlo Kyle
★★★★2 months ago

We ordered the corned beef hash and it only had little to no scraps of corned beef in it when we pointed it out to the waiter she said she would have a manager came over and stated that was what it should look like we made her aware that we eat there frequently I never experienced it like that so I asked her could I order it in additional side of corned beef and she stated yes and when they bought it out it was fresh the way it usually looked when we ordered it . We were a little taken back that management handled the situation so nonchalant and even charged us for the additional corned beef. However we still tipped our server because she was nice and the inconvenience wasn't her fault but it could have been resolved by the manager.

Brett Wenzel
★★★★★3 months ago

Pretty quick service and low wait for us, granted we went on a Tuesday morning. Overall the food was really good and I recommend the breakfast burrito or the breakfast burger. Will come again

Joel Hassler
★★★★★5 months ago

Coffee was great, corned beef has was fantastic, friendly staff… will for sure be back. And so glad to see a restaurant not adding on a service fee for using a card. They understand it’s a cost of doing business. I paid for it in the cost of the food, just like the condiments on the table and the ketchup in back they paid for that I never used.

Ali Diaz
★★★★6 months ago

Enjoyed our brunch at Canela Cafe! We enjoyed the Oreo Pancakes, cinnamon crunch French toast, and a breakfast potato bowl. The food did take some time to come out due to how busy the space was, and we did feel rushed while attempting to enjoy our food by our server. However, other than that, the food was absolutely delicious and we would for sure eat here again!

Scott W
★★★★★8 months ago

Second time here. The place is tucked among several other businesses and restaurants. There are several patio tables out front. The front is all glass, which brings in plenty of natural light. Once inside, you are greeted at the hostess desk, and there are a couple of different seating areas. The design is fresh, modern, and clean. We got a booth and were immediately greeted by our server. We ordered our drinks (latte and hot tea) and then quickly followed up with our food: Very Berry French Toast and Avocado Toast (with poached eggs). It didn’t take long for the food to arrive. Everything was the right temperature, very flavorful, well presented, and good portions. The French toast had excellent textures (coated with Cinnamon Toast Crunch), and the poached eggs were perfectly cooked. I also liked the feta cheese on the avocado. We received great service the entire time, with the small exception that I had to remind my server for more hot water. Definitely a place I would return to.

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