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Charming bistro offering French cuisine, pastries & a full bar in a historic, 2-story bank building.
Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 7610 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Phone: (414) 778-3333
Website: http://www.lerevecafe.com/
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Le Rêve Patisserie & Café
7610 Harwood Avenue Wauwatosa, WI 53213 [email protected] 414.778.3333 Le Rêve Patisserie & Café Hours Monday: Lunch: 11am-2pm Dinner: 5pm-9pm
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Reviews
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We love Le Reve for dessert. Finally we tried the dinner on NYE. Excellent service. Hope someone came and refilled our water since our bottle was empty.
I agreed with another review that the food doesn’t reflect the price point, both quality and arrangement. My steak was so chewy I had to split them out 6-7 times before I gave up.
We paid $300 (2pp) for the meal minus dessert.
Quick recommendation: upgrade the silverware, change fries to a steakhouse cut, messed up the service? Comp a drink at least.
… moreI agreed with another review that the food doesn’t reflect the price point, both quality and arrangement. My steak was so chewy I had to split them out 6-7 times before I gave up.
We paid $300 (2pp) for the meal minus dessert.
Quick recommendation: upgrade the silverware, change fries to a steakhouse cut, messed up the service? Comp a drink at least.
Seth M
Le Rêve is a French bistro and bakery located in the heart of Wauwatosa Village. They serve a range of fairly traditional French dishes such as bouillabaisse, steak au poivre, and branzino, along with classic hors d’oeuvres like escargot, confit canard, and savory crêpes.
The appetizers were very good, especially the escargot, which was served in what appeared to be a Provençal or southern French–inspired preparation, with dried tomatoes adding depth of flavor. The puff pastries accompanying the escargot were light and fluffy.
For entrées, my wife ordered the steak au poivre with a rich red wine peppercorn sauce, which was quite good and tasted authentic. I had the bouillabaisse, which used salmon and mussels primarily, along with a few shrimp and a piece of scallop. The tomato-based broth was tasty and the overall flavor profile worked, though the individual ingredients were more fine than standout. Desserts were decent as well, though we took them to go.
That said, the pricing and overall positioning felt somewhat mismatched. While the ambiance is perfectly acceptable for a neighborhood bistro, it does not quite feel upscale enough to justify menu prices that are comparable to, and in some cases higher than, several James Beard award–winning or nominated restaurants I have visited in Milwaukee and elsewhere, where the overall dining experience is vastly superior.
One additional point: although we took our desserts to go, they were added to the final bill and subjected to the automatic 20% gratuity (we were a group of six). I would have preferred the option to close out the meal first and then order dessert separately, but we felt somewhat pressured by our waitress to order desserts before receiving the bill. Overall, it’s a solid place to stop by for drinks and perhaps hors d’oeuvres and/or crêpes, but I wouldn’t recommend it for a full dinner. I’d give it a 3.25 rating, which I’m rounding down to 3.
… moreThe appetizers were very good, especially the escargot, which was served in what appeared to be a Provençal or southern French–inspired preparation, with dried tomatoes adding depth of flavor. The puff pastries accompanying the escargot were light and fluffy.
For entrées, my wife ordered the steak au poivre with a rich red wine peppercorn sauce, which was quite good and tasted authentic. I had the bouillabaisse, which used salmon and mussels primarily, along with a few shrimp and a piece of scallop. The tomato-based broth was tasty and the overall flavor profile worked, though the individual ingredients were more fine than standout. Desserts were decent as well, though we took them to go.
That said, the pricing and overall positioning felt somewhat mismatched. While the ambiance is perfectly acceptable for a neighborhood bistro, it does not quite feel upscale enough to justify menu prices that are comparable to, and in some cases higher than, several James Beard award–winning or nominated restaurants I have visited in Milwaukee and elsewhere, where the overall dining experience is vastly superior.
One additional point: although we took our desserts to go, they were added to the final bill and subjected to the automatic 20% gratuity (we were a group of six). I would have preferred the option to close out the meal first and then order dessert separately, but we felt somewhat pressured by our waitress to order desserts before receiving the bill. Overall, it’s a solid place to stop by for drinks and perhaps hors d’oeuvres and/or crêpes, but I wouldn’t recommend it for a full dinner. I’d give it a 3.25 rating, which I’m rounding down to 3.
Keri Lobenstein
My husband and I do date breakfast once a month. He loves French cuisine and google helped me find this Cafe. It was spot on with flavor , comfort and service. We highly recommend.
… moreMichelle
I love Le Reve! Incredibly food, quaint atmosphere, and beautiful, delectable desserts! My favorite appetizer is the Brie with honey and soup. I enjoy their cappuccinos and other coffee drinks and for a main entree I like their steak sandwich and the Niçoise salad with salmon. My favorite dessert is the chocolate mousse but no matter which dessert you choose, you and go wrong.
… moreOriol R
Step into this delightful cafe, where delicious French cuisine is served and exquisite pastries await. With attentive service that makes you feel right at home, Parisian bistro ambiance, every visit here feels like a little slice of France. Come experience the charm for yourself!
… morePete J
Take a trip to a Parisian bistro in ‘Tosa! Gorgeous setting in what used to be a bank. Ultra high ceilings (?20 feet?), bustling, bursting with character. Bar seating, tables along wall or second floor tables. If you are really lucky, you will score the front window four top.
Delicious food and super cafe au lait (see my picture). I highly recommend the lamb sandwich (seasonal- spring and summer) and the duck confit sandwich (alternates seasons with lamb- fall and winter).
Mussels in Pernod also super, accompanied by French bread for dipping. The broth is so flavorful.
Desserts are are work of art and taste as good as they look. Paris Brest reliable favorite.
Service flawless.
Most highly recommend.
… moreDelicious food and super cafe au lait (see my picture). I highly recommend the lamb sandwich (seasonal- spring and summer) and the duck confit sandwich (alternates seasons with lamb- fall and winter).
Mussels in Pernod also super, accompanied by French bread for dipping. The broth is so flavorful.
Desserts are are work of art and taste as good as they look. Paris Brest reliable favorite.
Service flawless.
Most highly recommend.
Dani C.
I love this place!!! For brunch and dinner I highly recommend making a reservation, I’ve booked online and over phone and they have always been able to seat us right away (even early sometimes). The food is beautiful and tasty, the specials are always so enticing. My favorites were the lamb sandwich for lunch, and the hanger steak pommes frites for dinner. The truffle fries are salty but to die for. The desserts are beautiful and classy. Don’t forget the bread basket with butter! The staff is incredibly pleasant and you can tell theyre very busy and hard working.
… moreDrew R
Always have a wonderful experience when we go here. Food is always fantastic, and service matches. The chefs here are imaginative and have a real flair for taking a staple like french onion soup and finding a way to reinvent the wheel. The only reason the atmosphere is receiving 4 stars is because they do need to better designate a space for larger parties. On our most recent visit, we were there trying to have an intimate dinner, and toward the end, it got extremely loud… like could not even hear each other speak loud. They had sat a large, very loud party near us, which made the experience no longer enjoyable. I am not faulting them for the volume of this party. I’m just not sure if they can find a better way to try and maintain intimate dinner seating and have an area for a noisier crowd. Desserts are always a delight here as well. A must try if you are ever in the area.
… moreAnna D’Andrea
Best French in Milwaukee! And yes, I’ve been to Cassis. Vibes are relaxed and casual. Went for dinner. The chicken liver mousse tartine topped with macadamia nuts was my favorite thing I ordered. The steak frites with the savory red wine peppery sauce was incredible too. I’d order both over and over again.
… moreWada’a Fahel
Le Reve is the typical place where you go for good food and pastry, but the staff consistently ruins it for you. We went for lunch. Waited for 10 minutes for the seating hostess to show up, walking nonchalantly, looking bored. She did not bother to greet us. Not a promising start! We asked for a table for two. She took us to the upper level and wanted to get us seated at a table all the way in the back. There were three other tables of the same size open in the front by the staircase, so I asked her if we could get one instead. She was annoyed but agreed to it. The server came. We ordered the salmon sandwich and the chicken sandwich. The font on the menu was too small and I did not have my vision glasses, so I asked about the ingredients. She made a weird face and responded abruptly “well, all the ingredients are listed in the menu”. My son ended up reading them for me. We specifically asked for no bacon on the salmon sandwich and no olive tapernade on the chicken sandwich. The order came the complete opposite. I called for an employee who was visible on the floor and explained what happened, asked to take my salmon plate but that my son would be fine with the chicken sandwich. Our initial server stormed to our table a few seconds later and said abruptly “they gave you the wrong order” and placed the so-called my correct order. I checked the sandwich and it was clearly the same one they had initially brought, they only removed the bacon. I could still smell it. I did not want to make a fuss about it. They simply ruined the experience and I did not want to have any further interaction with such unprofessional and frankly miserable staff. I waited for my son to finish his sandwich and we left.
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