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The chilaquiles
Ask for the red. You can get them with steak or with carnitas, and either one makes a big breakfast.
Four Bloodies on the menu
We make our own bloody mix. Pick the House, the Picante, the Garlic, or the Bloody Maria, which has jalapeño-lime tequila and a pork belly garnish.
From the kitchen and the bar
Booths by the front windows
Grab a booth up front. You can reserve a table ahead, even the day of.
On National Avenue
We're in Silver City on Milwaukee's south side, close to American Family Field. The dishes are Mexican-inspired and the portions are big.
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Reservations
We are happy to accept reservations through our website, to get started, click the link below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your most popular dishes?
Orenda Cafe is known for brunch plates with Mexican-inspired flavors. Our most popular dishes include:
- Chilaquiles: House-made corn tortilla chips in a mild pepper sauce topped with cotija cheese, onion, cilantro and avocado crema, served with two eggs any style.
- Steak & Eggs: Top choice sirloin grilled to temp, served with eggs your way, potatoes and toast.
- Smoked Chicken & Poblano Skillet: Breakfast potatoes loaded with pulled smoked chicken, fire roasted poblano peppers, Swiss cheese, pico de gallo, eggs your way and Hollandaise sauce.
- Tacos: Tacos are tortillas folded around a filling and eaten by hand.
- Chips & Edamame Guacamole: Chips served with a guacamole that includes edamame.
Check out our full menu.
What are you known for?
We’re known for Latin American-inspired brunch, chilaquiles, savory skillets, sweet pancakes, and French toast in Milwaukee’s Silver City neighborhood.
- Breakfast: Breakfast spans sweet pancakes and French toast, vegetable omelettes, hearty hash bowls, and eggs paired with steak or salmon. Examples include SMores French Toast, Veggie Omelette, Carnita Hash Bowl, Steak & Eggs, Salmon & Eggs, and 3 Stack Pancakes.
- Brunch: Brunch brings together chilaquiles, smoked chicken skillets, croissant sandwiches, and pancakes with fruit, chocolate, or caramel flavors. Examples include Chilaquiles, Smoked Chicken & Poblano Skillet, Croissant breakfast sandwich, Nutella + Strawberry Cakes, and Pecan & Caramel Cakes.
- Drinks: From hot coffee and chocolate to horchata, strawberry mint lemonade, and nonalcoholic sangria, drinks offer warm and cold options. Examples include Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Horchata, Strawberry Mint Lemonade, N/A Señora Sangria, and Jarritos.
- Latin American Food: Latin American dishes range from tacos and chimichangas to carnitas with eggs, with maduros and chorizo available as sides. Examples include Tacos, Chimichangas, Carnitas Con Huevos, Side Maduros, and Side Chorizo.
- Mexican Food: Mexican favorites include chilaquiles with or without meat, tacos, quesadillas, and chips served with edamame guacamole. Examples include Chilaquiles, Chilaquiles con Carne, Tacos, Quesadilla, and Chips & Edamame Guacamole.
Additionally, explore Sandwiches, Pancakes, American Food, Juices, Burgers, and Wings.
Do you offer catering?
Yes! Orenda Cafe offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.
Visit our catering page for more information.
What payment methods do you accept?
When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Services & amenities
Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Milwaukee, West Milwaukee, West Allis, Burnham Park, Muskego Way, Story Hill, Menomonee River Valley, Wauwatosa, Veterans Affairs, Layton Park, Avenues West, Greenfield, Silver City, Clarke Square, Forest Home Hills, Historic Mitchell Street, Walker's Point, Merrill Park, National Park, and Johnson's Woods.
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