A bright, bold, and upbeat delight. One of the most delicious breakfast/lunch restaurants you can find on the lower eastside. Enjoy well presented meals made with love. We offer a wide variety of sweet and savory menu options. Canela Cafe is the place to be!
Khlo Kyle
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.
… moreBrett Wenzel
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
… moreAli Diaz
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!
… moreJoel Hassler
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.
… moreScott W
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.
… moreCharlie Lembach
Had an awesome breakfast here! Our waitress Lima was super friendly and made us feel right at home. I had the Shakshuka—so good! Rich, flavorful, and just the right amount of spice. My partner had the California crepes, which were fresh and light but still really satisfying. Everything tasted amazing, and the vibe was super relaxed. We’ll definitely be coming back—hopefully with Lima as our waitress again!
… morePerformance Unlimited
My compliments to the staff for their excellent service. My server’s name was Lesley. She was kind and made me feel welcome. She was efficient in taking my order during a busy time of day. She checked on me during my meal which I appreciated and when I asked for the check she brought it over quickly. Please make sure she is recognized for her great work and professionalism. Thank you Lesley and I will return again soon. The food was also delicious!
… moreCourtney Moore
Food was delicious, service was amazing. Guillermo was attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back.
… moreJulieBlueSerb1234567890 Rfgh
Ideal location compared to the beach, UWM and Shorewood. Super busy peak time caused longer wait from kitchen, but food came hot and delicious. Crepes were thick and perfect. Poached eggs expertly prepared.
Enormous portions for the price. Booths sized for 6-8 people.
… moreChristina J
A while we were in Milwaukee, WI, visiting a friend, he recommended going to Canela Cafe for breakfast. The atmosphere on the inside was will lit and full of hungry, happy customers. The host were great and got us seated outside ASAP.
They had great breakfast special, along with yummy morning mimosas. I ordered the Strawberry Nutella Crepe, while my husband tried the pancakes and several other delicious looking and tasting dishes.
You can tell that the neighborhood in this area has been upgraded a lot in the past several years. It is a really cool spot close to campus. I highly recommend stopping by and grabbing yourself some breakfast. I will definitely be coming back here the next time I am in Milwaukee.
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