A Wauwatosa location for Urban Beets Cafe & Juicery, the popular plant-based cafe and juice bar at 1401 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., is in the works.
The cafe, founded by Dawn Balistreri in 2015, features an extensive menu of healthful options including juices, smoothies and smoothie bowls, vegan bagels, wraps, sandwiches and pizza, along with a selection of raw desserts. Just last year, the original cafe expanded its footprint, adding a full dining room, expanded menu and extended hours of operation.
Plans for the new 1,600-square-foot cafe proposed for the first floor of the Mayfair Health and Professional Building at 3077 N. Mayfair Rd., will go before the Wauwatosa Plan Commission for a conditional use permit on Monday, Feb. 12.
Balistreri was unavailable for comment at the time this article was written. However, the cafe recently posted an announcement about the expansion on its Facebook page.
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