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Wonderful! The menu changes every day, but the regular items are just as good as they were 40 years ago. It has high quality ingredients and reasonable prices. My favorite restaurant outside of Paris!

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When we lived in Milwaukee this was our very favorite for their banana cream pie and coffee ☕️

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The servers didn’t smile and didn’t greet us or even ask how we were doing midway. The turkey and Swiss sandwich had no Swiss on it, they forgot to bring the mayonnaise, they forgot the chili, the food was slightly warm. Oh yes, they didn’t even give us napkins either or at least I didn’t have a napkin. Also, you could tell the food was premade. It didn’t taste fresh to me. This was in the sit down experience, not at the takeout. That food looked great and it looked like it was very well-made.

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★ 5

First time eating here and I had a really good experience. Gluten free friendly menu, great service from our server Ryan. The grocery section is full of Gluten free options as well as prepared foods. What a great way to start my Sunday! Cheers

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The people who work there are lovely, but the quality of food is quite bad. 1) I’ve had a former employee tell me the health code violations there are numerous & 2) though I figured I’d give the grocery portion a chance while buying a postcard there, the two vegan frozen items I bought were considerably freezer-burnt:(

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★ 5

I absolutely love Beans and Barley, from their amazing dining room and incredible food service, to their shop and all the products it offers. One of my favorites is their perfume oils, and how they have multiple healthy food options for all kinds of dietary needs! Overall, Beans and Barley is one of my go-tos in Milwaukee and will definitely be coming back.

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★ 5

Great food and drinks

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★ 5

We had a great time here. We really enjoyed the food. The service was good too, and after that, we walked through the store area where they baked their own baked goods. It was really good, it was a good outing. Should check it out.

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I spoke with the manager today and she was extremely rude on the phone.

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★ 5

Oh my Beans & Barley, what a joy you are. My mother has been going here since her mother took her many decades ago (when it was practically a different restaurant), and we still enjoy ourselves two generations later! This is a great place to find healthy food options without it tasting like "health food". I frequently come here with family and friends to catch up, or before heading to a show at Jan Serr Studio. Honestly I can't speak for the whole menu; in all the years I've been coming here, I've only ever gotten the Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burrito with extra Lime Creme Sauce, and I've never been disappointed! That burrito has healed deep and dark parts of me. The portions are sizable, either for sharing or for taking home. I'll admit I've had friends that have been underwhelmed by the food, and I believe that the best time to eat here is in the evening for their lunch/dinner menu, when the vibes are at their peak, particularly in the winter. On busy weekends/holidays it's worth making a reservation so you don't have to wait. Make sure to bring a sweater in case their AC is blasting, which it often is. A huge plus is the adjacent market in the same building; many great snacks, thoughtful gift options, and fun treats for yourself can be found there. Thank you B&B for so many great burritos!

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★ 5

The food was very good as usual. It was a bit of a slow day for the kitchen, but my company filled the void.

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The last 3+ times I’ve eaten here, I’ve been disappointed. I ordered the vegetable stir fry last night and it was so full of celery and undercooked rice that I regretted ordering from here all together. Not sure what has happened but I’m tired of spending money here only to be let down.

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★ 4

I really love Beans & Barley for their food. it's one of my go-to spots whether I'm grabbing takeout or ordering on DoorDash. But I dined in yesterday with my partner, and unfortunately, the experience wasn’t great. The service was super slow, and it felt like our food had been sitting for a bit before it was brought to us, it came out warm-ish, not hot. The restaurant itself was also freezing, which made the whole thing a little uncomfortable.
Our server was okay. She forgot my partner’s smoothie (which she did take off the bill, thankfully), but we also never got waters. Not the end of the world, but kind of frustrating when you're sitting there waiting and thirsty. I’ll still come back because the food is solid, but I hope the dine-in experience improves.

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★ 4

Still overpriced but I have been dining and shopping here for over 35 years. Iconic place. The staff is usually weird, unengaging, dismissive, but the deli is great for takeout but prepare to pay a lot. The bakery is hit or miss, and not cheap. FYI take my advice and go during the last hour they're open because the deli and bakery items are half off! I really like their deli and their kitschy fun stuff in the store like candles, incense, non-toxic household cleaners, etc.

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★ 5

Excellent soup. Love the chicken salad sandwich. Very nice service.

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★ 5

We had a wonderful experience at Beans and Barley! Waitress so great.
The gift shop is so great!!!! Loved everything! Great place to buy gifts or things for your home in addition to food. Local honey, cat toys, they have it all.
I love gift shops by the way . This one is as good as Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s gift shop and the one at Harvard Museum of Natural History (those are the best!)
We liked our smoothies, cherry lemonade, burritos 🌯 and stir fry. Pies, desserts were yummy too

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★ 5

Sweet Potato and Black Bean burrito was delicious. The menu is very accommodating to vegetarians and vegans.

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Delicious vegan and vegetarian food. Has dine in, groceries, deli and a bar. And nice contemporary design. Been coming here for 10+ years always consistent.

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★ 5

We had the vegetarian wet burritos —covered in mole. Delicious!

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★ 5

Catered Beans and Barley for a post-wedding family picnic in the park! The process was seamless and we had so many great options to choose from. When we ordered, Jennifer made sure that we had enough food for 100 people and met dietary restrictions (nut-free, some vegetarian, some gluten-free). The day of, the team set everything up - including heated pans - all we needed to do was bring plates! Everyone complimented the spread - the turkey chutney sandwiches and the hummus on the veggies were guest favorites. And the pear coffee cake! Everything was clearly labelled and clean up was a breeze. Could not have been easier or more delicious - would order again!

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★ 3

We’ve been BandB patrons for ages- even before the current place was built. We usually stop by every month or two. The last several times we’ve been there, the service has sometimes been inattentive, the wait times for food were long even when it wasn’t very busy, food has come out cold, and incorrect items were brought out. Whoever is currently training staff needs to bump it up a notch. I get that it isn’t fine dining, but having people standing around staring into the dining room and not greeting customers as they come in, then saying they are“unauthorized to seat us” is just st silly. We’ll be looking for a different place for our pre-and post- Oriental Theater meals from now on.

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★ 3

Somewhat disappointed, but still had a nice experience, and I hate to leave a bad review; TLDR the vegetarian food was either really great or meh, the server was soooo nice but things took forever.

I really really wanted to like it, and I’d eaten here a decade ago and it was great. This time, the food was hit or miss. The walnut burger tasted like something frozen from the grocery store, and we asked for fries but got chips; the poppy seed torte was a generous serving size but was hard and dried out like it had been on display for day, and had almost no flavor. Enjoyed the mushroom lasagna, very good, but the side served with it was a salad that lacked any interest, just greens and raw mushrooms. I ordered a glass of wine to go with the food but it took so long to come that we finished our food and sat waiting (like at least 15 mins for a single glass of wine), so I canceled it. The server was super nice and apologetic about the wait, she even gave us the dessert for free, and the vibes were nice and enjoyable, loved the art. I’d recommend giving it a try, maybe when you’re not in a hurry? lol. The whole shop is super cute and they have great selections for dietary needs.

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★ 2

Not recommended and very disappointing…the City of Milwaukee Health Department recently closed the restaurant for several hygiene/health-related issues (jsonline) including unsafe food storage, lack of proper hand washing techniques and serving food which was beyond its’ expiration date.clearly indicates an environment of poor restaurant and management skills…all of this after the discovery of an employee working in the restaurant who had contracted Hepatitis late last fall.
Clearly Not Recommended

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I called this morning, just happened to be driving by and thought we'd take mom to one of her favorite places. Guy was nice and said if we come in now, we can get a table for four. Walked in three minutes later, and the ladies at the host area said no. I explained what happened and all she said was "you didn't talk to us." We stood there like fools, and they offered us two seats at the end of the breakfast bar (there were four of us). They didn't apologize or anything. Last time we go there.

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★ 5

Food was delicious, the menu had a good selection and service was wonderful.

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★ 5

Beans is the best place to go for a great meal that doesn’t taste like it’s healthy. It’s my go to spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The staff is always friendly and the food is usually served quick. The servers are AMAZING! They’re always filing your coffee or your water and there are yummy daily specials. My husband even likes it and he’s not a vegetarian.

Bonus facts: the restaurant has local art displayed and often for sale. There’s a great deli and hot case for take out! The store is fun to browse; I rarely leave empty handed. They pay their servers a decent hourly rate while 99% of restaurants still pay servers $2.33 an hour.

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★ 5

The chicken salad & deli turkey are the best! Also love the blueberry & banana smoothie!

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Health code violations, unsanitary establishment. Avoid

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★ 5

Great food, love the vibe!

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10/10 service. Upon entering, the cashier gave us a nice lil Easter song serenade. Odd, but was very welcoming. You won’t find that just anywhere.

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★ 5

Great vegan food! The vegan version of the Reuben was soooo good, definitely should try it if you go here! The cold press juices are great too! Also the market is really cute

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★ 5

I love everything in here..the Pistachio Matcha is taste magical in goodness.

Food tastes great and healthy fresh, service is fantastic and the price is right. Parking is available and the shop is cool of nice stuff.

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★ 5

Love food here. Prices are rasonable

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★ 5

My mom is letting me use her account to write this review BECAUSE I told her I want to tell you all how much I love your food and the people that work there are super nice. Also, you guys have the best pumpkin pie in the world.

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Food is great. Good service.

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Ryan was excellent with service and communication he answered all our questions the food was delicious and healthy

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This place is really going downhill. The atmosphere and food lack approval. I ordered vegan cakes, vegan sausage, and vegan potatoes. I had to return the vegan potatoes and sausage. The potatoes were covered with under cooked, sticky looking garlic. I should have taken a picture. This is the 2nd time this has happened. Where the service is so subdued, and refective of the culture. I am a nigerian who tries to try and support business through the city, but i believe this will be my last time eating at Beans & Barley. I know I won't be missed. If you know what I am saying. Also, this is the 2nd time my stomach is upset after eating here. The sausage was tasteless. I can cook better than this at home on a bad day.

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Not a fan of the candles sold here mocking Jesus Christ with the faces of celebrities on them. I'm disgusted at the lack of respect for the Christians that buy at this place.

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Food served cold. We were second to arrive after they opened, ordered right away, and a 50 minute wait only to have it served cold. Won’t be back anytime soon. Like one of the other reviewers said, this place can be good but you always take your chances. This time not so good.

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★ 5

Great food, worth the wait.

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★ 5

Beans & Barley has been one of my family's favorite places in Milwaukee for over 30 years. It is our go-to for their amazing burritos and fresh salsa, and their summertime fresh blueberry pie is to die for.

Most food items can be ordered either for pickup at the deli or for a cozy sit-down meal in the café. (Walk-in to choose a daily special out of the deli case, call ahead for a reservation, or order online for either pickup or deliver via DoorDash).

Also check out their funky giftshop that carries everything from calendars and fidget toys to locally made organic soaps, soft drinks, and ice cream.

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★ 4

Don't get me wrong--I adore this place. The food is amazing, and the shop has so many wonderful products and snacks. It's absolutely worth going.
However, if you place an order at the pick up counter, expect to wait 10+ minutes for even a simple order. It can get ridiculous at times.

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★ 5

Love this place!. The service is always good, and the food is excellent. Their grilled vegetables and oven roasted fries from the delI are everything! Make sure to try their fish chowder when they have it. Love this place!

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★ 5

Nice vegetarian/vegan restaurant.

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★ 5

Everything we have had here is good. Their keesh is good. Their lattes are smooth and are some of the best we've ever had. They make their own fancy mocha mix in house. I would recommend grabbing a vanilla latte and then perusing the various wares and groceries they have. Their sushi was also surprisingly decent but not amazing.

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★ 5

I highly recommend visiting this place, especially if you are looking for great tasting gluten-free and vegetarian options. The vibe is excellent, with an inclusive and friendly atmosphere. The portions are big and the taste and quality of the food is great. The only disappointment I had was that I was expecting the beer to be on tap, but was instead served a can. I would rank this restaurant as good value for money.

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★ 5

Wow, I used to attend UWM and visited Beans & Barley often. It’s been years since I’ve been back until recently. This place hasn’t changed. I love it! I’m so excited they have the same great quality food. My go to meal is the basic burrito with chips and salsa. The dessert selection is still amazing and so delicious. Please give it a try because you won’t be disappointed. My kids love shopping and checking out the store for all the unique items that they sell. This place makes a great stop for gift buying for the upcoming holidays.

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★ 5

Happy Hour = Happy ME
$3 mini burritos
$8 for THE best Margaritas Everrrr - lime, light rocks, no salt rim, extra shot on the side. Side note: bring a designated driver

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They have an amazing hepatitis A ham!

Simply to die for.

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We had a very rude waitress. I asked if the chips and salsa that came with the entree would come out first or along with the meal. For whatever reason our waitress wasn't understanding the question and she kept saying it's included with the entree in a condescending tone. She took her frustrations out on us for the rest of the evening. Our beers were slammed on the table as she quickly walked away. A request for a side of sour cream was met with a huff and a glare. She dropped off the tiniest paper cup of sour cream and ran off. She never once checked on us during our meal and was going out of her way to avoid walking by our table. We were confused as to why she was so angry.

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★ 5

Always, ALWAYS fantastic food. My only knock is that the wait staff seemed a bit rushed at today's lunch service - it's noted but easily forgiven. The tall ceilings tend to make the dining room a bit loud, but I'll always come back.

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Always great

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★ 5

Food was amazing! Service was great. Had the pesto scramble was amazing. So much fresh great tasting food 😋

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HOW THE EASTSIDE LONGS FOR THE ORIGINAL OWNERS TO RETURN

A place where the idea of working to serve the customer comes second to dealing with the effects from the night before. Real top-down management/owner issues!

NO CONSISTENCY!

It is not the great place it once was when owned by Pat, a mature and responsible owner who knew what running a business was all about.

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If you like bland and tasteless food, by all means go here.

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★ 5

I can already tell after just one visit, this will become a local favorite. There are too many reasons that you need to not miss out on coming here - check out the gourmet get-everything shop area (think holiday shopping!) - you’ll find items from wine to gifts to dog toys. As well as snacks, cold drinks, basic house needs. You could get lost in this little shop area!

If you just want to order to go there is a deli area with a generous selection of pies & cakes, hot prepared food, sandwiches, and soup offerings that change every couple of days. But there is also a sit-down cafe with a very chill vibe where you can sit and order. We had the most delicious grilled Cheese sandwich (gooey cheese and soft challah bread) and a tuna melt with black beans on the side.

This is definitely a can’t miss!

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★ 4

If I want a salad, this is usually the place I head to. They can do them quite well, and the variety of salads you can get is nice.

However, I don't enjoy most of their other food, sandwiches especially. Not their thing, and that's fine. The service too, is usually lacking, and this is across several visits over about a year. Not hostile or spit-in-your-food bad, just inattentive and slow.

The store attached is nice if you're a health nut, they have organic and small batch items that please some.

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★ 5

Always a Milwaukee favorite for weekend brunch! Best egg Benedict I've ever had hands down (the sauce is phenomenal)! Amazing friendly service. Great healthy tasty options for breakfast and lunch. Amazing coffee and tea. Favorite classic cream scones. Love the cozy atmosphere. Awesome store to look in before or after. Never disappointing.

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★ 5

Burritos, breakfast sandwiches, coffee…all good!

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One of my favorite spots to pick up a quick, healthy lunch or dinner! I’ve also used their catering services in the past and have been complimented on the quality of the dishes I’ve ordered. The deli team is always really nice and helpful-and if a mistake is made on your order, they are very quick to fix it.

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Fully vegan breakfast sandwich was great and filling!

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★ 5

I ordered the portobello fajitas and they were DELICIOUS!!! My partner ordered the chicken picatta and said it was delicious as well. I tried his pasta and I have to agree. Maggie was our server. She was happy, bubbly, helpful, and elevated our experience! I'll be visiting her and the food again soon!!

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Whether you're in the restaurant, deli, or store, the staff is friendly and efficient. The food is fresh, has great quality, and tastes great.

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★ 5

Quite literally the best restaurant experience I have ever had. I ordered the vegan biscuits and gravy…..there are no words for how amazing this was. You need to stop in !!!

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Tasty, good food at a reasonable price.

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The 4.5 star average seems generous.

Last week I went in with my partner on a weekday around 11am. Wasn't busy at all but we sat at the bar. No one even acknowledged us for about 5 minutes. Keep I mind I chose this place bc I like their Bloody Marys and I was feeling brunchy. We both ordered a bloody and it took another 15 minutes. Ok maybe they were in the process of making the mix but that wasn't communicated so it's my only guess why it would have taken so long.

Finally got the drinks and ordered food. Food took another 20-25 minutes (hummus, chips and salsa, and a burrito). No one asked if we liked our food, if we needed anything, another drink..... nothing.

The food was good this time I'll give them that. Last time I was there I had almost the same experience except with fajitas. They got the order completely wrong, asked me if I "wanted them to fix it" and I said they can just bring me out what was left out off of the plate and they still got it wrong...AGAIN! You could tell the refried beans were scraped from the crusty bottom of the hot well. It was like trying to consume concrete mix. Just a mess. They offered to discount it by half so I said ok. Got the bill, no discount. Not to mention they've messed up my order every time I've gotten take out and then they argue with me about it. Just fix it, it happens every single time! I stopped ordering takeout a long time ago.

Ok back to the present. This time I got the bill and I'm almost glad no one asked if we wanted another bloody (I would have said yes) bc ONE bloody is $12! The garnish was a pickle spear, one regular olive, and the most pathetic excuse for a pepperoncini I've ever seen.

I'm under the impression people only go here bc of the location and the relatively diverse menu making it good for groups or picky eaters.

Sorry Beans, I've tried too many times to have a good experience but I always leave with buyers remorse.

The positives: the interior is cute, the artwork changes periodically, and there's one server who is just a delight. We'll call her Q. If she would have been our server I'm sure my experience would have been much different.

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★ 5

Love this place! Good vegan and vegetarian options. Friendly service and excellent coffee! Always enjoy browsing in the store as well.

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The food is ok, good quality ingredients, but they too often get takeout orders wrong. My last order was a turkey and Swiss that came with no Swiss cheese, very little turkey, but it had plenty of mayo, even though I requested no mayo. My dinner was kinda ruined. This place can be good, but you’re always taking your chances.

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★ 5

I used Beans and Barley to cater a retirement party for my husband. From the start, they were very easy to work with and had many great suggestions. On the day of the party, they forgot to include a tray of food-they called me promptly and delivered it to the venue! The food was fantastic and I had many compliments about the vegan and vegetarian options. I would highly recommend them for your next party!

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Good but not going to be my regular. Rueben with turkey or tempeh or tofu…. Not corned beef! The marble rye was good but the sandwich was bland. No beef in this restaurant.

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★ 5

Fresh local food, inclusive environment, friendly staff, and there is always art on display.

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★ 4

Good food and service. Dining area isn’t very big, often have to wait for a table. Portions are reasonable for the price, but not huge. Attached market has some hard to find items, but most of what’s there is overpriced. Very good desserts, which are on display in the bakery area. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
The parking lot is small, so I recommend parking on the street and walking if you go during peak times. Bathrooms are classy and clean.

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★ 5

Great local eatery with all the freshest food, great staff, merchandise, and a great deli with a selection to go. Don’t want a table, just want a quick bite at the counter. This place is for you.. highly recommend!

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DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY!!! Ordered lunch from here a week ago to my workplace. Got a notification that my order was delivered and couldn't find it anywhere, reception told me no one showed up. They told me to call Door Dash, and I told them that I have no luck with them if I didn't go through the DD app. I was then directed to a manager who told me she would call Door Dash, call me once resolved, have new food made and delivered for me, and I would be refunded for the missing food.

I never heard back from Beans and Barley, never got sent the new food, and I am still missing my refund for the food that didn't even show up. I essentially wasted my lunch break that day talking to the store and am out $30 for food that never arrived.

My guess is Door Dash didn't want to be responsible and neither did the merchant. They and so many other merchants that use third party delivery spend time pushing the financial responsibility on the delivery company, and visa versa so that no one has to claim responsibility, and they usually just end up stealing your money.

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The Cajun chicken sandwich that I had was dry.

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★ 5

Very friendly and great food. A PLUS and you feel nurtured and your coffee cup is always full😇 vegan and regular breakfast wonderful egg to order with veggie sausages or almond french totoast and they have these amazing steamed potatoes and scones with homemade preserves.

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An item was missing from the order. Door dash and the merchant enjoyed going back and forth between each other with the blame. Horrible service. Horrible delivery. Everyone involved, from the restaurant, to Door dash and the delivery driver are at fault and no one, absolutely no one has been helpful in remedying getting me a refund. I was told by B&B to come into the restaurant to get the refund…if I could of came in for a carry out order don’t you think I would have done that instead of ordering delivery?

This use to be my favorite place growing up, but the quality of food and customer service isn’t what it use to be.

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★ 5

The staff at Beans and Barley does a fantastic job! A person in our dinner party had a plethora of food sensitivities and our server was able to talk over her needs w her and the cook to figure out a meal she was able to eat without a problem. We were very impressed w the service and the quality of our meals.

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Very good veggie/vegan offerings. Excellent service. Good deli on site. Tasty coffee.

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★ 5

One of my favorite places ever ever evrrrrt to grab a bite to eat that vegan

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Placed a to-go order of a tuna sandwich at the counter on a late Saturday morning. 35 minutes later, they hadn't even started my order yet so I canceled and left. I get that weekends are busy but that's not an acceptable wait time for a to-go sandwich.

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Jim was extremely rude and condescending and should not be a manager! First time when I went on 2/5/2024 and ordered 2 chicken caesar salads and some other items from the deli. After the long wait we get our order and when we got home there was no chicken on our salads which we paid for, so I called told the manager and she said “this has been happening often which our kitchen staff”. So she said she going to refund the orders and offer salads for free when we come back. On 3/3/2024 I decided to give them another try on a chicken caesar salad and this time I got chicken but no dressing for my salad. I called the manager Josh and said this is the 2nd time my order was messed up and I want my money back. He said he was going to refund my order and then he proceeded to offer a gift card. I said I didn’t want the gift card b/c clearly you guys can get it right and I’m not come back and he insisted to send the gift card. On 3/8/2024 I called back asking about the refund for the first order back on 2/5 and the refund for 3/3 and I spoke to a person named Jim. Jim spoke to me in a very condescending manner and off putting, he was talking in a way that he was doing me favors and saying he comp me $80+ dollars back + the gift card. Actually they only refunded parts of the order on 2/5 and void the transaction on 3/3 and I took the gift card back today. So you didn’t give $80 back and OF COURSE after the service I received I want the money back for what I paid for. I DO NOT recommend spending your money with a business that treat their customer so poorly speaking in such a condescending way.

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The Chili was not great today. Or the chicken burrito. Have had better in the past.

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★ 5

Staff is great and the food is fantastic. Great vibe.

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★ 5

I've been to Beans numerous times. It's always fantastic. The food is always great, as is the service. There is also a little counter area that I have tea at from time to time. Fun atmosphere

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★ 5

Wonderful unique market/restaurant/ fancy oils and candles and weird sushi shaped eraser. Books, clothes, knickknacks, candy, chocolate, homemade pies and cakes, salads, hot food cases... and then you can always sit in the restaurant or at the counter.

I've bought day old foods - delicious! Hot food, cold sandwiches, and crazy little trinkets or cool funky kitchen gadgets you didn't you needed. And pet stuff, too. Oh, and they have amazing cards for any occasion.

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★ 5

Cool place for a unique and healthy treat! If you like delicious tofu this is your place! I grew up coming here and still love it!

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One of my favorites in MKE! Delicious vegan pancakes, salads (the dressings are so good), sandwiches and burritos. The service is always good and the place feels cozy and inviting. The little shop inside is also fun and is a great place to get gifts and snacks.

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★ 5

Sometimes they are a wee bit slow while other times they are very snappy. Either way the food is incredible everytime. Garlic Parmesan dressing with an Italian roll and the garden salad is a must have. We love you Beans and Barley and always will forever and ever. 10 10 10 (it is the kitty cat's jammys.♥️ )

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★ 5

An East Side staple. Delicious food. Options for vegans, vegetarians, meat eaters and people with food sensitivities. Great market with essentials and cute gift section. Worth the stop!

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★ 5

Love the food. Today, we settled for gr a at coffee and dessert.

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★ 5

I found it to be very quaint. On one side you can get some groceries and little trinkets, which are very cute. The other side is a sit-down dining area. There is also a deli you can order from and take food to go.

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★ 5

An amazing place with the most amazing staff! The products they choose to sell are ethical and high quality. The cafe inside is amazing as well!

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★ 5

Awesome vegetarian selection, super friendly staff, tasty food. Beans has the perfect combo of to-go options, grocery and dine-in. I’ve been coming here for 10 years and it hasn’t changed in quality. It’s an East Side staple!!

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★ 5

I love their apple pie a la mode

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★ 5

One of the best places to get vegan food in Milwaukee!

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★ 5

Great food and atmosphere although the service can be a bit slow for dinner or brunch (I would recommend going early if you want to be seated immediately). They always have cute stuff in the shop portion too.

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★ 5

12/01/22
The holidays are approaching. As usual there are already varied items to select from. As time passes choices will increase including unique items unlikely to be seen elsewhere.
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I have come to this place for years and have never once had a negative experience.

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★ 5

Great restaurant and deli/to go food. Fantastic gift shop is a bonus!

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★ 3

We have been a frequent visitor to this restaurant for the past 13 years. Our family enjoys the food at this restaurant. Our experience last night was not satisfying at all. My walnut burger came without vegan mayo and was dry and blend, our kids' pita pizza was a little burnt and overcooked. When I informed our server about this, she did not have a solution to offer and said, "You got the right order." The service was very poor. In spite of not being busy, it took a long time to get our food. People who arrived after us got their food sooner. I have observed a lot to turn over at this restaurant. The staff constantly keeps changing. Hope management makes a note of this and makes changes.

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★ 3

Food takes 40+ minutes to come out!

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★ 5

Reliably tasty, healthy food. Great service and fun shop within the restaurant.

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★ 5

one of the best!!

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★ 5

Great vegan options!

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★ 3

I went to Beans and Barley for coffee. It was taste.

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place is on last legs. last time i dined here, heard the manager was swearing and screaming at his staff. this time, bread was moldy!!! will never be coming back.

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★ 3

Haven't been down there in over 20 years when I was there it was fantastic power ranger like to get down do they do deliveries college avenue

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★ 3

This restaurant was okay, unsure if we caught them on a poor day. I was in pursuit of some vegan food for brunch on a Tuesday-a lot of places in the area didn't seem to be open. I got the balsamic tofu sandwich, which didn't taste much like anything - the pepperoncini peppers on the sandwich were yummy, though. I cook with tofu often and have had it at other restaurants where it is very flavorful. So, I know it isn't the tofu's fault for not packing flavor. The vegetarian chili was yummy and flavorful, so I poured some of that on my sandwich. The orange and carrot juice is very tasty. My partner got the Cajun chicken sandwich which was again pretty okay. They did enjoy the creamy broccoli soup. Our neighboring table had quite a gew mix ups with their food and commented on their sandwiches being "alright". Our server was preoccupied with their other tables so did not check in on us during our meal and then brought us our bill as we were finishing eating - which was fine- but we were never asked how things were by anyone working there. Atmosphere was nice and bright and open. Lots of cute senior citizens eating out. I think looking back I would try the portobello sandwich instead.

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★ 5

1st time here and coming from the Discovery Museum with a nine - and five year old, one adult gluten intolerant and one adult on a salt restrictive diet, this place worked out great. The food was delicious, and our wait person was very patient and kind since this was going to be on separate checks. I personally had the quesadilla stuffed with chicken and grilled vegetables. This was awesome. My wife had a turkey/swiss melt and with a side salad loaded with garlic/parmesan dressing. Absolutely loved it. The rest of our party was happy with their choices. And the Chocolate Cream Pie was rich and dense. Beans & Barely also has a cool little shopping area, plus a very eclectic vibe of customers and employees. Check this place out!

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I keep ending up eating here and time after time I leave feeling disappointed. My last visit I got a Turkey Cuban, it was sad two small pieces of turkey, grocery store brand and almost no sour kraut. There are so many better places to go in MKE.

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★ 4

This restaurant used to be better years ago. I believe the service and food quality have declined over the years, unfortunately. The restaurant holds a lot of nastalgia, as I believe it's one of the first vegan restaurants in the state. The menu offers many organic and vegan options. I did notice some meat selections as well. They offer a dozen unique salad options, and they also have a kids menu. The drinks include fresh juices, smoothies, alcoholic beverages, and coffee options. All dishes are made fresh to order with homemade scratch ingredients. The location is great with ample street parking available. The ambiance is what I like the most. The restaurant is bright 🌞 and welcoming! It it has a vast amount of natural lighting, which comes through from its huge beautiful window pains and skylights. The restaurant has many live plants as decor, which I enjoy as well. Attached to the restaurant seating area, there is a store and deli. Overall, if you're in the area, it's worth the stop.

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It was my first time attempting to eat here. We came in at 700p. They close at 800p. We were seated. The server introduced themselves and didn't come back for over 15 minutes. The person I was with was hungry so we left. The menu looks great. Service was off.

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★ 5

I have been a big fan of their delicious food for many years. Try them, you'll love them!

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Today was one of the worst experiences we ever had at this place. We went for a dine in and we were made to wait for more than an hour for our food. We had two kids with us and they did not have the common sense to atleast bring their food first. We did not receive any updates either about the status of our food. After a long frustrating wait and multiple reminders we asked for a to go and even that took forever. We did not even get a courtesy apology for being made to wait for so long. All in all a very very unpleasant experience.

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★ 5

Always delicious

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They have nice vegan options, the food is good, and the place is charming. However, I won't be coming back due to their poor service. When the check came, they swap my credit card with another one, and somebody else left with mine. These things happen, and it is no big deal when it's handled properly. Instead, I waited for more than 20 minutes, had to ask different servers what had happened with my credit card, and nobody gave me an answer, they kept "going back to check"... When I walked up to the host area to demand my credit card back, or an explanation of what was happening, I was met with an "oh, we don't have your card" as If I was asking for the moon. No explanation, no apology, until I became pissed, and then was told my card was given to another client. This was probably around 25-30 minutes after the check had originally came, and somebody else had my credit card.Just ridiculous. I could have cancelled the card way sooner, instead of waiting around trying to figure out what was going on. Very poor handling of the situation, and absolutely avoidable. Just be straightforward quickly so that the client can cancel the card, and that's it, it wouldn't have been a big deal.

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★ 5

Jess was a delight, so helpful, friendly, Amazing!

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★ 5

Great spot for any meal of the day. They have great selection of vegetarian options. Additionally their deli and grocery store is full of great products.

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★ 5

Chili was the best chili I have had out at a restaurant. Great service!

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★ 5

I have been coming to the Beans and Barley for the better part of a decade and every meal has been superb. The restaurant has been a staple of Milwaukee culture for decades and their menu has a wide array of diverse food options for people looking for something different. Highly recommend.

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★ 5

The cherry pie I had yesterday was out of this world delicious! Will you share your recipe, please?

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★ 5

good food as well as good buys from the store section

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★ 5

Their food is delicious! I had dinner with my mom and her friend for the first time not too long ago and I had the chicken sandwich and it was delicious! I also got some groceries and takeout food and it was so good! I was blown away! Will be stopping again :)

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★ 5

Great, fresh, healthy, and delicious food... I've been coming here since the 90s and it's my favorite lunch or dinner place to visit when I'm in town

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