The art and décor is definitely inviting, while the music (from Portishead to The Cure) is perfectly selected for dining purposes. Café LuLu certainly isn’t your typical restaurant.The trendy congregate at Café LuLu to take in the scenery, as well as the establishment that was once site to a George Webb Restaurant. No matter the reasons that draw them in, the patrons vary in age and styles, with a prevalence of suits on the high brows to the tattoos sported by the Generation X-ers.
Easing into the forte of Café LuLu, the before-dinner drinks range from various drafts of domestic and micro brews, while the top shelves are just that. Included choices also range from import beers and liquors to fine wines served by the glass or the bottle. Whether you’re visiting LuLu’s for happy hour or during peak weekend dinnertime, the prices remain reasonable for mixers and top shelf drinks, which is an added, but necessary, plus for a comfortable and financially reasonable dining experience.
As the food quickly comes by for an appetizing consumption, the specials prevail. The backbone of a Café LuLu meal is the homemade chips made from real potatoes and served with a bleu cheese dipping sauce. Other highlights of the menu are the Trinidad Chicken Salad (served with a lemon vinaigrette that’s hard to deny), the Mooney Tuna (seasoned Cajun-style and also served with bleu cheese dressing) and The K.K. Philly (marinated to perfection). As for cost, all this great food, drink and ambiance is within the $6 to $7 range. Best thing to know when visiting Café LuLu for dining purposes: carryouts are available!
You can get fed anywhere really, but the reason Café LuLu is such a great place to spend your dining experience is because it is an experience. From the music pulsating from the speakers to the Pollack-infused artwork on the walls to the ultra-high loft-like ceilings; mixed with great original food and reasonable drink prices, Café LuLu is an experience in dining and can easily be considered to set the trend in nouveau consumption. Step up to the establishment or take it home with you, but overall, Café LuLu is that South Side Milwaukee stop that is mandatory for those in search of an eclectic scene offering up some of the best sustenance, spirits and style you’re likely to find in quite a long time.
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