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Brunch Named Future 50 Award Winner (Cue the Band and Confetti!)

Can’t stop, won’t stop! Brunch is on a roll with another win!

This time we’re proud to announce we’ve been named a 2019 Future 50 award winner by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) and its Council of Small Business Executives (COSBE).

Brunch Named 2019 Future 50 Winner Each year since 1988, the Future 50 awards have recognized 50 of the fastest-growing companies in the seven-county Milwaukee Region that have been experiencing strong growth in both revenue and employment.

It’s an honor to be welcomed to an elite group of highly successful metro Milwaukee businesses (the official words from the MMAC-COSBE). And we wouldn’t be on the list if it weren’t for you, our loyal customers who love food, drink, and awesome people as much as we do. Thanks for helping us earn this award!

July 15th, 2019|Brunch in the News|

Delicious July Menu Specials…Starting with Strawberry Shortcakes!

July is full of flavor at Brunch with TWO limited-time specials. Executive Chef Mike Holz whips up something sweet and seasonal to make the most of berry-picking time. And coming soon, Chef shares an omelette inspired by authentic Mexican flavors.

Starting July 1: Strawberry Shortcakes

July is peak strawberry season in Wisconsin. So, sharing a dish inspired by fresh, juicy berries is a must! Our Strawberry Shortcakes feature a stack of three Brunch Pancakes, juicy sliced berries, and sweet strawberry syrup. Whipped cream? Yes, please! Generous dollops of whipped cream finish this summer special.

Coming soon: Mexican Street Omelette

This inventive entree folds house-made chorizo (yes, we make our own chorizo) into a fluffy omelette. More flavor comes with fresh jalapeños and queso fresco. Still not done…topped with a bright chimichurri sauce. Wait, there’s more….and served with Mexican street corn.

Wash it down with a cup of Brunch Blend Coffee, a Brunch Bloody Mary, or a sparkling Mimosa.

#brunchitup all month with these tasty July specials!

June 26th, 2019|Food and Drink, Specials|

3 Bloody Good Reasons to Visit Brunch at Bloody Mary Festival Sat 6/22

It’s like the Bloody Mary Olympics and Brunch is in it to win it. It all goes down at the Fiserv Forum Saturday, June 22 during the morning session (*see schedule note below).

The traveling Bloody Mary Festival makes a stop in Milwaukee to celebrate everyone’s favorite brunch-time cocktail. Team Brunch competes with other restaurants from around Wisconsin each presenting their craftiest, most delicious sip. Expect plenty of food and live music, too. Winners get big-time bragging rights and our eye is on a bloody blue ribbon for “Best Bloody Mary.”

3 Reasons to Visit Brunch at Bloody Mary Festival

Sip, Sample, Repeat. Your entrance ticket includes a minimum of twelve Bloody Mary samples (pace yourself!). Sip Brunch’s Bloody and compare it to other contenders (it’s all in the name of good competition).
Homemade Brunch Bloody Mary Mix and Basil-Garlic House-Infused Vodka. Savor our delicious homemade mix created from a secret combination of flavors and spices. But we’ll share one ingredient—our award-winning basil-garlic infused vodka adds an “herby” note.
Impressive Garnish. Forget that sad, limp stick of celery. The Brunch garnish is a hearty side order including a beef stick, cheese curd, and pickled garlic clove threaded on the skewer. The perfect complement of flavors.

Need a bonus feel-good reason to attend? Your ticket helps support Hunger Task Force. Bring two cans of peaches or pears to skip the line.

Get more info about the traveling Bloody Mary Festival here. And purchase tix here.

*Important Schedule Note: Bloody Mary Festival is a two-day event. Brunch will ONLY be serving on Saturday 6/22 in the morning session. Cheers!

June 11th, 2019|Brunch Events|

Brunch Downtown Celebrates FREE Ribbon-Cutting Party!

Join Brunch Downtown on Tuesday, June 4 at 10am for a FREE Ribbon-Cutting Party just across the street at Postman’s Porch.

Brunch Downtown to offer outdoor dining at Postman's Porch.

Postman’s Porch is a quirky traffic triangle at the intersection of Plankinton, Wells, and 2nd Street.

Thanks to some landscape improvements, the space is being transformed into a meeting and dining spot. And that means you can soon Brunch al fresco at the city’s newest outdoor venue.

5 Fun, Free Things at the Ribbon-Cutting Party

Postman's Porch will offer outdoor seating for Brunch Downtown Milwaukee.

Meet Brunch Owner Morgan Sampson and Milwaukee city officials.
Enjoy light refreshments.
Listen to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra brass ensemble.
Tap your toe as DJ Shawna spins tunes like “Dear Mr. Postman” and “Signed, Sealed, and Delivered I’m Yours.”
Send a Milwaukee-themed postcard with a commemorative Postman’s Porch stamp (thanks, VISIT Milwaukee!).

Best of all, it’s FREE!

A huge shout out and thanks to Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21, fellow neighborhood businesses, and residents for partnering on this awesome project.

Brunch Downtown offers outdoor dining at Postman's Park in Milwaukee.

Photo Credit: Milwaukee Downtown Postman’s Porch Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Facebook Event

Join us Tuesday, June 4 at 10am!

Find Postman’s Porch at the intersection of Plankinton, Wells, and 2nd Street just across the street from Brunch Downtown.

May 27th, 2019|Brunch in the News, Community|

Brunch Helps Build Habitat for Humanity House

Team Brunch recently swapped aprons and spatulas for tool belts and cordless drills to help build a Habitat for Humanity house. Brunch at Habitat for Humanity house

Habitat is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. Volunteers work alongside the family who’s investing sweat equity to build their very own home. The time is truly meaningful as volunteers impact their communities and grow new relationships with neighbors. Also, volunteers help a deserving family realize the dream of a safe home.

Serving is a Form of Hospitality

Serving the community is a natural outpouring of the hospitality mindset at Brunch. So, it was an easy decision for Brunch leaders to roll up their sleeves and get dirty.

Morgan Sampson (Brunch Owner), Mike Holz (Brunch Executive Chef), and Tay Brittain (Brunch Milwaukee Manager) rallied a crew of nine Brunch team members. They spent the day hanging drywall for a new Habitat home near 30th and Walnut in Milwaukee.

“It was an awesome opportunity to spend time doing something helpful and productive for others with my Brunch team! The staff really enjoyed seeing the different steps needed to build a home. We left with a sense of satisfaction after our volunteer day,” shared Tay.

Mike and Tay at Habitat for Humanity house Holz supported Tay’s comments and added, “It was a great time working for Habitat for Humanity. We learned a lot from our trainer, Jim. It was tough work but fun and rewarding to help the community. We’re set to do it again in June!”

Home is where family gathers, memories are made, and meals are shared. And that’s something Brunch can get definitely get behind!

Build Your Own Work Crew

If you’re looking for an amazing service opportunity and want to impact your community, visit Habitat For Humanity to help a family build a home. Mike demo at Habitat for Humanity house

And whether it’s before you start pounding nails or after you volunteer, feed your hungry work crew the best brunch at Brunch Downtown Milwaukee or Brunch Brookfield (serving Mon-Fri 7am-3pm and Sat-Sun 8am-3pm).

May 22nd, 2019|Brunch in the News|

Mother’s Day Brunch – FREE Mimosa for Moms at Brunch!

Mother's Day Brunch This Sunday (May 12th) is extra special at Brunch as we celebrate Mother’s Day with a FREE mimosa for Mom! Renamed the Momosa just for the holiday, this classic cocktail of sweet champagne and tangy orange juice makes the perfect sip with anything Mom orders—from fluffy Brunch Pancakes to a perfectly grilled Brunch Burger.

And while you’re here, pick up a little something extra for your awesome Mom. Send her home with goodies from our Brunch Shop. Try our custom Brunch Coffee Blend, a fun Graphic Tee, or go all out with a Brunch Gift Basket (shop online—we ship!).

Give Mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day—a break from cooking, a clean kitchen….and a FREE Momosa!

So, raise your glass as we toast all Moms…Happy Mother’s Day! And see you this Sunday at Brunch Downtown Milwaukee and Brunch Brookfield (serving 8am-3pm).

May 8th, 2019|Specials|

5 Awesome Brunch Gift Ideas (Hint, Hint…People Love Brunch!)

Mother’s & Father’s Day, Graduations, Spring Weddings…the warm-weather gift season is, well, warming up! Both Brunch Brookfield and Brunch Downtown Milwaukee are known for our incredible food and cheerful cafes, but we’re also pretty awesome gift givers.

All our gift ideas are an egg-cellent value (sorry, couldn’t resist), and all inspire fun ways for your favorite people to up their coffee, pancake, and mimosa intake. Here are five clever Brunch-themed gifts that are as fun to give, as they are to get…

“Brunch It Up” T-Shirt $15

Featuring our iconic fried-egg logo on front and “Brunch It Up” motto on back, this bright, comfy tee turns heads and inspires conversation. Perfect dress code for weekend Brunch! Soft, 100% cotton in crew or V-neck style. Unisex S-XXL available.

Brunch Coffee Blend $12

We collab’ed with Milwaukee’s own Valentine Coffee Roasters for our incredible, custom Brunch blend. Savor aromas of blackberry and coffee cherry with further notes of Brazil nut, bittersweet chocolate, and a lingering cinnamon finish. Deal Alert: Buy 5 bags, get the 6th bag free!

Brunch Gift Card $15-$150

Buy Brunch Gift Card Why give cash? Because these bright cards are way more fun! The lucky recipient can use our gift cards to order delicious food and incredible drinks at both our Brookfield and Milwaukee locations. Available in multiple denominations from $15-$150. That’s a lot of bacon—literally!

Brunch Bistro Mug $10

The same cheerful mug we use in our cafe! So expect our signature porcelain mug to give you the courage you need to take on the day. Best enjoyed with a hot pour of our Brunch Coffee Blend. Deal Alert: Buy 3 mugs, get the 4th mug free!

Brunch Gift Basket $50-$185

Brunch Gift Basket It’s like a “Greatest Hits” of all the above Brunch merch bundled together for the ultimate give. T-shirt, coffee, mug, and gift card arrive cheerfully packaged in an awesome plastic tote (you pick the shirt size and gift card amount).

Bonus…We ship your gift for you!

Ordering Brunch merch online is a breeze because we ship directly for you. So, your gift arrives in time to celebrate mom or dad, bride & groom, favorite grad, or any other lucky giftee. Or stop by either location and purchase your Brunch merch onsite. And while you’re buying gifts for friends, don’t forget to treat yo’ self!

May 7th, 2019|Food and Drink|

May is National Egg Month! Brunch Serves Egg-cellent Entrees!

Scrambled fluffy, perfectly poached, or sunny-side up—no matter how Brunch serves them, eggs are delicious!

While every egg-inspired creation is next level, Mike Holz, Executive Chef at Brunch, suggests these four cluckin’-awesome entrees all featuring the celebrated ingredient of the month…

Brunch Menu Breakfast Eggrolls May Egg Month Breakfast Eggrolls
This starter layers scrambled eggs, seasoned house-made sausage, and plenty of cheddar cheese into wonton wrappers that are rolled up and perfectly fried to a delicate gold-brown crispness. Served with a sweet, zippy maple-chili sauce for dipping.

Brunch Menu Dad Bod May Egg Month

The Dad Bod
Dads, this is how you keep in shape. The hearty platter stars two fresh eggs—any style. Next, a delicious Brunch pancake. Add to that smoked bacon, sausage patties, and a generous pile of shaved honey ham. You’re welcome, Dads!

Avocado Egg BLT
An egg on a BLT? Yes, please! Our version of the classic diner sandwich features a fried egg layered on top of honey-cured bacon, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, a smear of sriracha aioli, and creamy avocado. All stuffed between slices of sourdough and served with a side of waffle fries.

Wiscomelette
A fluffy omelette stuffed with Johnsonville bratwurst, caramelized onions, and…wait for it…cheese curds! The perfect pre-game Brunch meal when you can’t tailgate. Served with seasoned Breakfast Potatoes.

There’s no better way to celebrate National Egg Month than with these Brunch favorites—it’s why Brunch is one of the best brunch places in Milwaukee.

April 26th, 2019|Food and Drink|

Brunch Brookfield Gives Back 10% on Sat April 27

Brookfield East Brunch Fundraiser At Brunch, our passion for delicious food and warm hospitality is matched only by our desire to give back to the communities that support us. That’s why we gladly mark a day each month to donate proceeds to a well-deserving organization in our neighborhood—especially our nearby schools.

Brunch Brookfield knows firsthand how important it is to invest in education and support schools. We have a whole crew of dedicated students on our team. From bussing and serving to washing and prepping, Brunch Brookfield is proud to employ hardworking teens from Brookfield schools.

Our next Give Back is Saturday, April 27. We will donate 10% of proceeds to the Brookfield East High School PTO—Go, Spartans! So, visit Brunch Brookfield that day and order B-I-G to encourage this great school and all the amazing ways the PTO supports their students, teachers, and school culture. The more you Brunch, the more we Give Back!

We’re always on the lookout for awesome organizations to get behind. Think you’d make a great partner for our monthly Give Back? Let’s hear about it—morgan@brunchmke.com.

Don’t forget! Saturday, April 27…The more you Brunch, the more we Give Back!

April 18th, 2019|Brunch Events|

$10 BYOB (Build Your Own Burrito) Tuesday

burrito thursday special

$10 BYOB Tuesday

Get creative about brunch!
Build Your own Flour tortilla
wrapped breakfast burrito and
fill it with your choice of eggs,
meat, cheese and sauce. Enjoy
waffle fries for a side.

Choose from these BYOB ingredients:

Scrambled eggs or egg whites;

Bacon, sausage, ham, chorizo, pulled pork, steak, or brats;

Cheddar, pepper jack, muenster, mozzarella, goat,
american, or curds;

Brunch sauce, sriracha, bacon aioli, sriracha aioli, chimichurri, etc.

March 21st, 2019|Specials|

Brunch Executive Chef Mike Holz Receives WI Restaurant Association “Champion of Restaurant Entrepreneurship” Award

WRA Award Mike Holz Brunch The Wisconsin Restaurant Association awards the Champion of Restaurant Entrepreneurship (CORE) award to restaurant owners and proprietors who demonstrate a passion for, and success in their business. They are committed to community involvement, and demonstrate exemplary leadership skills and business acumen. And, they move the restaurant industry forward through innovation.

Well, we couldn’t be more proud of our very own Mike Holz for receiving one of four CORE awards in 2019! As Co-owner and Executive Chef at Brunch, Mike is an awesome leader who creates a fun, productive environment for employees and customers alike. Mike’s leadership helps us stay on top, and he deserves a huge round of applause for this achievement! Bravo, buddy!

March 20th, 2019|Brunch in the News|

Brunch Named Best And Brightest In Milwaukee!

So, we’re feeling like kind-of a big deal this week, because Brunch was named one of Milwaukee’s Best And Brightest Companies To Work For®! We learned about the honor a few months ago, and it got real at the awards ceremony!

Burnch receives 2019 Best And Brightest Award

Tay Brittain (Manager of Brunch Milwaukee), Morgan Sampson (Owner of Brunch), and Eric Hunsader (Manager of Brunch Brookfield) happily accept the award

The Best And Brightest companies are evaluated based on a few categories, including communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention, and more. We were one of only 48 companies in the greater Milwaukee area to be awarded in 2019, and we’re so proud!

It’s really all about team here – if you’ve spent any time at our Milwaukee or Brookfield locations, you totally get the vibe. We strive to provide a fantastic work environment, and this award makes us believe we’ve been doing the right things to achieve it. Kudos to our rockstar management team for making this happen – we couldn’t do it without you!

March 14th, 2019|Brunch in the News|

Brunch Milwaukee Celebrates Women’s Entrepreneurship Week

Brunch Milwaukee was super-excited to be invited to host an event for Women’s Entrepreneurship Week this year! On Monday, March 4, Morgan Sampson, our fearless leader and owner of Brunch was featured on a panel with Kelly Andrew of Filament Communication, and Ebony Ssali, owner of Ssali Media Group. The topic for the event was “Who’s Leading YOU?” and it was a lively conversation.

Brunch Milwaukee Celebrates Women’s Entrepreneurship Week

We couldn’t be more proud of Morgan, who founded Brunch Milwaukee in 2016, and opened Brunch Brookfield shortly after! She’s our rock, and, in our opinion, one heck of an example of a woman entrepreneur. Morgan shared a little bit about our team (we read a leadership book each month!), and about how she’s overcome challenges to be a great leader.

Our Brunch Milwaukee team had a blast supporting Women’s Entrepreneurship Week! We give props to Presenting Sponsor Accelity Marketing, whose team was running around town to over 60 events throughout the week! And to all of the women (and men!) who showed up to support the events, learn from each other, and build a thriving business environment in Milwaukee – bravo!

March 12th, 2019|Brunch Events|