Allie Boy’s Bagelry & Luncheonette

Allie Boy’s Bagelry & Luncheonette

135 E National Ave, Milwaukee, WI

★★★★★4.6(531 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Allie Boy's is a beloved Milwaukee institution where hand-rolled bagels with creative toppings (think zaatar, curried chicken, or pork roll with latke) steal the show, backed by a genuinely warm, mid-century modern atmosphere that keeps regulars coming back for decades. The operation moves quickly despite consistent crowds, though weekend visitors should order ahead—the quality of their breakfast sandwiches and house-made everything makes the occasional wait worth planning for. This is the kind of place where you'll find yourself rationing your baker's dozen because nothing quite compares once you leave town.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Family friendlyQuick grabLight foodFull breakfastMeetingsPastriesTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Amanda Lavoe
★★★★★3 months ago

Delicious and flavor filled options! Ranging from classics like a bagel with shmear to curried chicken salad. Very busy spot but still decently quick service. Atmosphere is welcoming and warm. Free infused water is available!

Garrett Eaton
★★★★★3 months ago

Been coming here since Allie has open, always great bagels and service. Today was an amazing breakfast sandwich of Pork roll, egg and cheese with a potato latke added on the bagel of the day Broccoli & Cheddar. I might have seen god.

Ali Diaz
★★★★★4 months ago

ORDER ONLINE AHEAD OF TIME ON WEEKENDS. I understand why this place is so busy, their food is amazing! However, we waited outside in a line for about 20 minutes and waited another 20 for our 2 bagels. Highly worth it though!

Cooper Miller
★★★★★6 months ago

I’m in town visiting and got an egg and cheese Zatar bagel. I’m pretty upset though. I can’t get bagels this good where I live and will have to ration my bakers dozen, which will NOT be easy. Will absolutely be back if I’m ever in Milwaukee again. The staff were incredible and…

Janine Putzer
★★★★★7 months ago

Love, love, love. We were at the 135 East National Ave., Milwaukee, WI location. Great little place. I love the MCM wallpaper and subtle vibe. Plan your stop though as the lines can be way out the door. We both had a bacon, egg bagels with coffee so robust, it might knock your…

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