Café Hollander - Downer

2608 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee
(414) 963-6366

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Berry & Sweet Brie French Toast
Cinnamon Streusel French Toast
Side Sweet Potato Frites
Berry Basil French Toast
Pretzel Breakfast Sammy
Dutch Quarter Jambalaya
Buckatabon Cheese Curds
Crispy Chicken Bowl
Brew City Benedict
Big Smokey Burger

Menu

Most Popular
Bacon Avocado Chicken Wrap
Chicken, bacon, avocado, blackened garlic ranch aioli, roasted tomatoes, organic arugula, flour tortilla
BELT & A
Bacon, fried eggs, tomato, avocado, green leaf lettuce, basil aioli, toasted multigrain bread
Sconnie Burger
Pickles, bacon, Wisconsin-aged cheddar cheese, bier cheese aioli, cheese curds, pretzel bun
Buckatabon Cheese Curds
Hand-breaded Decatur Dairy Muenster cheese curds, side sriracha ranch
Americana
2 eggs your way, multigrain toast, side breakfast potatoes, choice of bacon or sausage links
Chicken Chopped Salad
Organic mixed greens, chicken, bacon, avocado, hard-boiled egg, carrots, tomatoes, cheddar, charred poblano buttermilk dressing
Berry & Sweet Brie French Toast
Challah French toast, fresh blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, lemon sugar, sweet brie
Pretzel Breakfast Sammy
Shaved ham, bacon, Muenster, herb garlic cheese, scrambled eggs, toasted pretzel bun
Double Smashed Veggie Beet Burger
Roasted beet & quinoa smash-patties, cheddar cheese, tomato, avocado, red onions, basil aioli, pretzel bun
Fried Chicken & French Toast
Challah French toast, bacon, crispy chicken, sunny side egg,harissa & poblano sauces, pickled peppers

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Americana
2 eggs your way, multigrain toast, side breakfast potatoes, choice of bacon or sausage links
BELT & A
Bacon, fried eggs, tomato, avocado, green leaf lettuce, basil aioli, toasted multigrain bread
Berry & Sweet Brie French Toast
Challah French toast, fresh blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, lemon sugar, sweet brie
Pretzel Breakfast Sammy
Shaved ham, bacon, Muenster, herb garlic cheese, scrambled eggs, toasted pretzel bun
Sconnie Burger
Pickles, bacon, Wisconsin-aged cheddar cheese, bier cheese aioli, cheese curds, pretzel bun

Brunch Starters
Salmon Smorrebrod
Open-faced Danish sandwich, with smoked salmon, herb cheese, roasted tomatoes, paprika-dressed arugula, basil crème fraÎche, red onion, radish, hard-boiled egg, toasted pepitas, butter toasted sourdough
Avocado Smorrebrod
Open-faced Danish sandwich, with salted mashed avocado, dressed greens, garlic yogurt, roasted Roma tomatoes, poached eggs, pickled peppers, butter toasted sourdough
Buckatabon Cheese Curds
Hand-breaded Decatur Dairy Muenster cheese curds, side sriracha ranch
Oliebollen
Old fashioned Dutch doughnuts, cinnamon-powdered sugar, chocolate sauce
Frites Cone
Comes with choice of two dipping sauces
Golden Yogurt Fruit Bowl
Golden chai yogurt, maple pumpkin seed granola, blueberries, honey crisp apple, roasted pecans
Sweet Potato Frites Cone
Comes with choice of two dipping sauces
Soft Pretzel Bites
MKE Pretzel Company bites, butter & garlic parmesan, side bier cheese aioli
PB-BB Smorrebrod
Sweet peanut butter spread, fresh banana and strawberries, blackberry compote, chocolate drizzle, maple pepita granola, butter-toasted sourdough

Brunch Soups & Salads
Cup - Farmhouse Tomato Bisque
Roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil crème fraîche, Parmesan crouton
Bowl - Farmhouse Tomato Bisque
Roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil crème fraîche, Parmesan crouton
Chicken Chopped Salad
Organic mixed greens, chicken, bacon, avocado, hard-boiled egg, carrots, tomatoes, cheddar, charred poblano buttermilk dressing
Balsamic Beet & Berry Salad
Organic arugula, quinoa lentil blend, roasted beets, strawberries, goat cheese, spiced pepitas, blackberry balsamic vinaigrette
Benelux Salad
Organic mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, bleu cheese, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette

French Toast Waffles & Cakes
Fried Chicken & French Toast
Challah French toast, bacon, crispy chicken, sunny side egg,harissa & poblano sauces, pickled peppers
Dutch American Pancakes
Three fluffy pancakes, whipped butter
Berry & Sweet Brie French Toast
Challah French toast, fresh blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, lemon sugar, sweet brie
Cinnamon Streusel French Toast
Challah French toast, maple brown sugar butter, cinnamon streusel
Belgian Waffle
Belgian style waffle with whipped butter
Short Stack Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes, whipped butter

Brunch Grand Café Plates
The Hot Mess
Andouille sausage, breakfast sausage, hashbrowns, melty cheddar, cheese sauce, over-easy eggs*, red chili sauce, roasted peppers, green onion
Brew City Benedict
Cheddar-chive biscuit, house breakfast sausage patties, poached eggs, hollandaise
Beef & Brussels Hash
Slow-cooked beef roast, wild mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, chili garlic fingerling potatoes, over easy eggs*, smoked paprika sauce, feta cheese, scallion
Farmers Omelette
Roasted cauliflower, mushrooms, shredded beets, goat & Edam cheeses, basil pesto, toast
Americana
2 eggs your way, multigrain toast, side breakfast potatoes, choice of bacon or sausage links
Quinoa Veggie Bowl
Quinoa blend, roasted peppers, kale, wild mushrooms, butternut squash, roasted tomato sauce, over-easy eggs, cilantro
Sausage & Cheddar Omelette
Breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese blend, roasted peppers, black pepper, scallion, toast
Traditional Benedict
Toasted English muffin, shaved ham, poached eggs, hollandaise
Bacon Leek Quiche
Bacon, basil, sheep's milk feta, scallions, leeks, side Benelux salad
Chorizo Breakfast Sliders
Andouille sausage, breakfast sausage, hashbrowns, melty cheddar, cheese sauce, over-easy eggs*, red chili sauce, roasted peppers, green onion

Brunch Handhelds
Pretzel Breakfast Sammy
Shaved ham, bacon, Muenster, herb garlic cheese, scrambled eggs, toasted pretzel bun
Sconnie Burger
Pickles, bacon, Wisconsin-aged cheddar cheese, bier cheese aioli, cheese curds, pretzel bun
BELT & A
Bacon, fried eggs, tomato, avocado, green leaf lettuce, basil aioli, toasted multigrain bread
Bacon Avocado Chicken Wrap
Chicken, bacon, avocado, blackened garlic ranch aioli, roasted tomatoes, organic arugula, flour tortilla
Breakfast Tacos
Scrambled eggs, chorizo, cheddar cheese, grilled flour tortillas, avocado, red chili sauce, pico
Big Smokey Burger
Smoked Gouda, bacon, avocado, Jalapeno BBQ, brioche bun
Naked Burger
House-seasoned patty, brioche bun
Double Smashed Veggie Beet Burger
Roasted beet & quinoa smash-patties, cheddar cheese, tomato, avocado, red onions, basil aioli, pretzel bun

Brunch Sides
Side Bacon
Side Pancake
Side Sausage
Short Stack Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes, whipped butter
Side Biscuit

Brunch Gluten Free

GF Bacon Avocado Chicken
Blackened garlic ranch aioli, chicken, avocado, bacon, roasted tomatoes, organic arugula, Udi's gluten-free bun, served with a Benelux side salad or fruit
GF Double Smashed Veggie Beet Burger
Roasted beet & quinoa patties, cheddar, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, basil aioli, Udi's gluten-free bun, served with a Benelux side salad or fruit
GF Beef & Brussels Hash
Slow-cooked beef roast, wild mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, chili garlic fingerling potatoes, over easy eggs*, smoked paprika sauce, feta cheese, scallion
GF Golden Yogurt Fruit Bowl
Golden chai yogurt, maple pumpkin seed granola, blueberries, honey crisp apple, roasted pecans
GF Quinoa Veggie Bowl
Quinoa blend, roasted peppers, kale, wild mushrooms, butternut squash, roasted tomato sauce, over-easy eggs, cilantro
GF Americana
Two eggs, fresh fruit, choice of bacon or sausage links
GF Farmhouse Tomato Bisque Bowl
Roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil crème fraîche
GF Breakfast Sammy
shaved ham, bacon, Muenster, herb garlic cheese, scrambled eggs, Udi's gluten-free bun, served with a Benelux side salad or fruit
GF Benelux Salad
Organic mixed greens, tomatoes, candied walnuts, red onions, balsamic vinaigrette
GF Naked Burger
House-seasoned patty, side of salad or fruit
GF BELT & A
Bacon, fried eggs*, sliced tomato, avocado, green leaf lettuce, Udi's gluten-free bun, basil aioli,served with a Benelux side salad or fruit
GF Farmers Omelette
Roasted cauliflower, mushrooms, shredded beets, goat & cheddar cheeses, basil pesto
GF Sausage & Edam Omelette
Breakfast sausage, Edam cheese blend, braised spinach,roasted peppers, black pepper, scallion
GF Big Smokey Burger
Smoked gouda, bacon, avocado, jalapeño BBQ,Udi's gluten-free bun, served with a Benelux side salad or fruit
GF Balsamic Beet & Berry Salad
Organic arugula, quinoa lentil blend, strawberries, roasted beets, goat cheese, blackberry balsamic vinaigrette, spiced pepitas
GF Farmhouse Tomato Bisque Cup
Roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil crème fraîche

Kids Brunch
Fried Chicken Tenders
Served with frites, fruit and veggies.Choice of dipping sauce
2 Mini Burgers
Served with frites, fruit and veggies
2 Mini Cheeseburgers
Served with frites, fruit and veggies
Kids Americana
egg, toast, breakfast potatoes, fruit,choice of bacon or sausage links
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Served with frites, fruit and veggies.Choice of dipping sauce
Kids French Toast
Served with fruit
Kids Shortstack
Served with fruit
Grilled Cheese
Served with frites, fruit and veggies
Waffle Wedges
Served with fruit

Sauces
Garlic Aioli
Basil Aioli
Blackened Garlic Ranch Aioli
Sriracha Mayo
Bier Cheese Aioli
Curry Ketchup
Honey Mustard
Sriracha Ranch
Charred Poblano Buttermilk
Jalapeno BBQ

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Recent Reviews

Our food took a really long time to get to us for brunch. Granted they were busy but forty minutes for food seemed odd. Our server Evelyn was a champ she checked up on us often. Let’s just say our drinks were never empty for long and always had another one on the way. She was super sweet and funny. I’d go back just for her.
July 2025
Corynn was our server and she was absolutely incredible! Our service was quick and the food was delicious. We have never been there before and Corynn made us feel like we were regulars just stopping back in! 10/10 for Corynn! She’s a keeper and absolutely deserves a raise 😉
July 2025
Café Hollander on Downer is hands down one of my favorite spots in Milwaukee! 🧡 The atmosphere is so cozy and welcoming, whether you're stopping by for brunch, lunch, or just a drink with friends. Their menu is always fresh and creative — the frites are a must, and the burgers and sandwiches are always spot-on. Plus, the beer selection is amazing, especially if you're into Belgian brews 🍻

The staff is consistently friendly and attentive, and...
July 2025

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Café Hollander - Downer

2608 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-6366