Jo’s Cafe
3519 W Silver Spring Dr, Milwaukee, WI, 53209
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Address :
3519 W Silver Spring Dr
Milwaukee, WI, 53209 - Phone (414) 461-0210
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Good For : Brunch
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Marc R.
I used to go here back in the late 1980s when Jo was still working the grill and had a sign above it that read "Never Trust a Skinny Cook" and well, there were not a lot of skinny cooks. Now it is run by her son or son in law (I am not sure), and while some of the charm is gone (a lot of stuff that was on the walls is now down including the famous skinny cook sing, but you can see all Jo's stuff in some of the pictures that line the walls) the food is still amazing diner fare. They have some items that include potato pancakes, and a German egg dish, but the eggs are why I come here. They are not special, but they are good and cheap. The hashbrowns are excellent and they make them with onions on request. I am also a huge fan of the rye toast and the fresh made rolls here. You can ask for a roll with breakfast and they will grill it. Yum. I am not sure if it costs more. I also have them dumb sausage gravy on my hashbrowns. Many years ago I dated a woman whose mother baked pies and long after I broke up with the woman, I kept going to Jo's every time I visited Milwaukee - so I really love this place. It is a diverse crowd - one of the most diverse in the city, and it is not trendy, but it has been going strong for decades - a true Milwaukee gem. Tables for parties of 2 or more, so if you go solo you have to sit at the bar. Way to go Jo.
(4)Michael G.
Great breakfast items! However I must give a one star. The waitresses have no clue. One waitress had a cold sore on her lip and rubbed it then picked up cups of water from the top to serve to a customer. Very gross!!! One of the waitresses was eating at the front counter and stuck her finger in her ear, then took customer food out. No hand washing or clean towels, WOW!
(1)Scott C.
Not much to look at from the outside (or inside) but the food & service was great and reasonable. I had a grilled biscuit too with homemade jam. Delicious!! It was standing room only with people waiting. The home made jam is so good, they should market it!! When I'm back in this neighborhood, this is high on my list as a place to stop. These neighborhood restaurants are so much better than the chains!!
(4)Blake A.
Come hungry, because the portions are out of control!!! For under $10, you can get a drink and a 4 egg Denver omelet. A ginormous side of hash browns or home fries, and 4-half-slices of your favorite toast (marbeled rye in my case), come along for the ride. The ham in the omelet was strange when I first saw it, as it is thinly sliced deli ham (I guess I am used to cubed ham), but nonetheless it was good. Clientele is a very mixed crowd of all ages and ethnicity. But that's a good thing, as it shows that even though the city is pretty segregated, that good food conquers all, and unites all people. Even though the neighborhood is sometimes considered a little sketchy, I felt comfortable here. I will be back for the giant cinnamon rolls and the all day breakfast. Be aware, that the place gets a little cold at times, because there isn't a double door, and the kitchen stocking entry is pretty exposed too. Parking exists on the street, but there is a one way street nearby. You're best off parking one block West from the restaurant, on the south side of Silver Spring Ave.
(4)Nick F.
good food good selection . very small place maybe 8 seats at the counter and 4 tables so you may need to wait for a table. the staff is very friendly however. the place is something you would drive by and not think twice. but because of the strong reviews on yelp I tried it. the ham,bacon,egg biscuit sandwich was great as was the biscuits and gravey,even the hash browns were good. I'll be back. with no parking lot you have to find street parking. even though the area isn't the best everyone was nice.
(4)Timothy W.
I started eating here over 10 years ago. I loved the place so much I helped get my wife a job there. Breakfast is their main thing and it's huge. They have 4 egg omelets that come with a load of potatoes and toast. Good sized pancakes and great tasting french toast. They make different types of homemade jelly. Only one flavor at a time so one week it might be apple, one week peach, etc. They have awesome lunch also. Special every day except Saturday. Things like meatloaf, swedish meatballs, spaghetti, chicken ala king, goulash, tips over noodles, etc. Friday is a good fish fry. Of course they have the other cafe fare like burgers, chicken, steaks, etc. Soups there are mostly handmade and my favorite is the chicken dumpling. The rolls are awesome. I love the coffee, also. 4 four person tables and 9 counter stools, so be prepared to wait, especially on Saturday!
(5)Larry V.
I live only 2 blocks form here... and am KICKING MYSELF for not trying them sooner. ... however a couple of times I actually did think of trying them, they were closed. Years ago I used to frequently have breakfast at Lenraks, on 3rd street. This place is almost identical in the menu offerings, only REALLY good food in a "greasy-spoon-short-order-not-so-good-for-your-heart" kinda way. They make 4-egg omelets.... who ever heard of 4 egg omelets?!! they are huge! the bacon was spot on perfect. I had to try the biscuits and gravy.... home-made all around... the biscuits were huge, and flaky, and nummy, and there were two of them, cut in half and smothered it smooth creamy sausage gravy. I ate waaaaay too much. The day we went they had home-made apple butter too....
(4)Annemarie D.
I was reading "Roadfood" and the Sterns mentioned this place. The area is a tad sketchy so I decided to leave this one alone. That is until a friend pressured me into going. That was years ago and I am so glad I came to my senses and gave Jo's a chance. This is mainly a breakfast spot but they do serve lunch until 2pm I believe. Call them and make sure though. There's a lunch special every day. I love the roast beef with gravy. It comes with tasty slices of roast beef spread over white bread with copious amounts of gravy. Talk about comfort food!! I always enjoy the Chicken a la King too. I recently had the spaghetti and can't wait to have it again. The turkey club is also good. Service is always prompt and friendly. Come here for lunch or breakfast then go down the street to Growing Power to support Milwaukee's only urban farm.
(4)Tee G.
Jo's is the kind of diner that you just don't see anymore. They have tons of loyal customers who have been eating there for years, & staff that have been working there almost as long as it's been open. I love nostalgic old places like that. A friend of mine suggested we have breakfast/lunch here one weekend; he knows how much I love breakfast foods. The place is extremely small, so be prepared for a wait if you don't get there early. We both ordered egg platters with toast, & it was awesome seeing the food being cooked pretty much right in front of you on the short order grill. The service was friendly; the waitresses even knew other customers/their families by name. The eggs over medium were perfect, the coffee was tasty & it was a pretty satisfying meal overall. I wasn't wild about the home fries/potatoes; they were cut very chunky & thus weren't as crispy as I generally like home fries to be. Still, if you're up that way on a Saturday or Sunday morning & want a bite to eat, Jo's is the place to go. After all, it's rare for a diner to have as many decades-long loyal customers as Jo's has. In my book, that says a lot about their food & customer service.
(3)Joe G.
Okay, it's not five star *dining*, but it gets five stars. Jo's Cafe is one of the finest diner/sandwich shops in Milwaukee. My great aunt used to live right around the corner from Jo's (possibly named something else under a previous owner), and one day when I was visiting, I discovered that she frequently ate at this quaint little joint just out her back door and down the alley (probably not safe these days, but this was years ago). I hadn't visited it in years, having quite simply forgotten about it, but I thankfully rediscovered it. The place is small. Four (yes, four) 4-seater tables and a short counter, with a short-order cook and a giant griddle cooking your food right there. Correction, it's TINY, and it looks like it was built in an earlier era, with a very dated and quaint feel to it, but don't let that turn you off. The food is great, it is almost always crowded, and it is definitely worth the wait. The food is uncomplicated, but there's so much of it that you really can't go away hungry. It's hypnotic to watch the food being prepared, ranging from massive omelets and awesome American fries, to a specialty called hoffel poffel, a gigantic mix of scrambled eggs, potatoes, onions, salami and cheese. Want lunch? They've got it. Daily specials are available, with hearty fare such as meat loaf, real mashed potatoes, gravy, and lots of other homemade goodies available. Sandwiches and burgers are large and fresh. Jo's closes mid-afternoon, however, so best not to be late! Suggest parking on Silver Spring in front if you can. Four spaces in front of the building, or plenty of spaces one block west on Silver Spring. The neighborhood has gotten a bit dodgy in recent years, and the only real alternative is a rather quiet residential street. We make a point of driving across the county to go to breakfast at Jo's several times a year, plus breakfast or lunch whenever we happen to be in the area.
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