The coronavirus pandemic has changed our everyday life, but it doesn't need to change who we are. So, in addition to our ongoing coverage of the coronavirus, OnMilwaukee will continue to report on cool, fun, inspiring and strange stories from our city and beyond. Stay safe, stay healthy, stay informed and stay joyful. We're all in this together. #InThisTogetherMKE
Comet Cafe, 1947 N. Farwell Ave., has officially re-opened to the public after closing its doors on March 17.
The restaurant will start off with a relatively small menu of basic favorites including their popular classic and vegan macaroni and cheese, meat loaf and vegan Salisbury steak.
Fish fry is also available on Friday and Saturday nights, along with Sunday brunch, including items like the Frankie scramble, breakfast burrito and both classic and vegan biscuits and gravy. Wine and beer are also available for pick-up.
Additional dishes, including chicken tenders, the Camila sandwich, their chicken dinner, vegan riblets and more will be added beginning Tuesday, April 28.
Guests can view the take-out menu and place their order online. Also watch their social feeds on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
Comet is open for pick-up Tuesday through Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for brunch. Delivery is currently available through DoorDash.
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.
.jpeg)
