Le Reve Patisserie & Cafe
7610 Harwood Ave., (414) 778-3333
lerevecafe.com
French
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If there’s a place in town that captures the buzz of a casual Parisian bistro in Milwaukee, it’s Le Reve, where French fare is treated with elegance and care. It's the perfect spot for date night or to catch up with friends over a glass of wine and a well-prepared meal.
At lunch, you’ll find highlights like the city’s best croque-monsieur and a stand-out burger, along with expertly prepared mussels scented of Pernod and served alongside ultra crisp frites. As mussels go, they are at the very top of my list!
Head over for dinner and you'll find a feast of choices, from amazing steak frites to seasonal fish dishes and well-executed classics like coq au vin. Le Reve is also among just a few places where I’d consider dessert to be a must-have; their selection of intricate treats, including opera torte and chocolate caramel cake, are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Also – don’t discount their fantastic Saturday brunch service, which includes remarkable housemade croissants, plus some of the most lovely omelettes and eggs benedicts around.
Reservations are highly recommended.
Recommended: Moules frites au Pernod; Parisian gnocchi; confit de canard crepes; opera cake
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
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