Café Hollander - Downer

4.5
2207 reviews

About

RestaurantCafeCoffee Shop

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Café Hollander - Downer
2608 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI
53211, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
2,207 reviews
5 stars
1,560
4 stars
411
3 stars
139
2 stars
57
1 star
40

What are people saying?

AI-generated from customer reviews

Service Quality

Customers consistently praised the friendly and attentive service from various staff members, with specific mentions of servers like Dalton, Corynn, and Sam.

Food Quality

While many reviews highlighted delicious food and a great menu selection, there were some complaints about inconsistency, such as cold or overly salty dishes.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's ambiance received positive feedback, particularly for its cozy and inviting atmosphere, as well as the enjoyable outdoor patio.

Pricing

Some customers found the prices to be on the higher side for the quality received, though many felt the food and drink offerings justified the cost.

Dog Policy

A notable complaint was the lack of dog-friendly accommodations, as one group was turned away with their puppy.
  • AA
    Alex
    3 days ago
    1.0
    Not dog friendly. Showed up with a family of four and a puppy in tow but was refused at the door. Accommodations were not offered and we were turned away.
  • KK
    Kelly
    Oct 26, 2025
    5.0
    Came here for brunch and everything was great! Our server was friendly and the drinks were so good! Loved the Milwaukeean bloody
  • WW
    Warren
    Oct 26, 2025
    5.0
    Love this place. Hollander Downer makes the best burgers in the city, easily. The staff is always very friendly, attentive, and accommodating to dietary restrictions. I had a super positive interaction with one of their managers the other day... James? Not sure, he had great hair and a great personality though!
  • SF
    Shannon Fr
    Oct 12, 2025
    5.0
    Delicious!!! We stop here whenever there is a volleyball tournament and it does not disappoint!! Try the meatloaf!!!!! The only thing is each time we’ve been in, the way they pour beers has wayyy to much head - like 1/3 to 1/2 of the glass - we thought it might be because we had tried a specialty beer, but I took a picture of the other beers that were getting poured and they’re all like that. So I would say for next visit, please more beer instead ;) !
  • BB
    Brittany Brown
    Oct 8, 2025
    3.0
    I’m not sure what happened with the food at this location today but it tasted like reheat and eat. The frites weren’t hot, fresh and crispy, the Luxemburger was well seasoned but not served hot, the cucumber salad wasn’t light and crunchy from freshly pickled veggies but tasted like jarred pickles with a pinch of spice. I’m surprised because it wasn’t busy and Café Hollander is a spot where you can anticipate quality. It must be one of those days.