Lulu Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Milwaukee.

1. Lulu Cafe

8.5
2265 S Howell Ave (at S Kinnickinnic Ave), Milwaukee, WI
New American Restaurant · Bay View · 99 tips and reviews

Jennifer J.Jennifer Janviere: When ordering the homemade chips, say 'yes' to the blue cheese dipping sauce!

Michael K.Michael Krieger: Homemade chips, bleu cheese, heaven

Joe H.Joe Habs: Amazing Falafel, good pitas bread sandwiches... you can't go wrong with their Cheesecake or homemade Blueberry Pie a la mode, either!

Swingin' Door Exchange is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Milwaukee.

2. Swingin' Door Exchange

8.6
219 E Michigan St (at N Water St), Milwaukee, WI
New American Restaurant · Juneau Town · 46 tips and reviews

Ms.ChelseaMs.Chelsea: Have the carrots and try them on the homemade chips - makes for a tasty combo

Cyndie T.Cyndie T: Very friendly staff and an awesome local spot! Delicious home made potato chips.

Susan W.Susan Wellford: Incredible food! Get the vermouth carrots (ridiculously good!) as your side with the patty melt or big KC burger. So much great food: we were stuffed! Quaint & quirky little gem tucked into downtown.

Highlands Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Milwaukee.

3. Highlands Cafe

8.3
1413 N 60th St, Milwaukee, WI
Café · 28 tips and reviews

John D.John Dye: The potato chips are homemade and excellent.

Discover MilwaukeeDiscover Milwaukee: Try a great sandwich w/ there homemade potato chips.

Kate B.Kate B: A great place to sit with a laptop and glass of wine

Tenuta's Italian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Milwaukee.

4. Tenuta's Italian Restaurant

8.4
2995 S Clement Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Italian Restaurant · Bay View · 36 tips and reviews

Derek B.Derek Basa: If ur here plz try the raviolli de funghi. Its absolutely amazing! Home made raviolli cooked to perfection. The reduction sauce is to die for!

Scott B.Scott Blanchard: Fantastic homemade Italian dishes. Made from scratch pasta and amazing pizzas.

Carole H.Carole Hazard: Just had dinner. The Specials are always fabulous. The soups are always great & a nice comfort food. The crowd is the best in the neighborhood! Brendon is working on coffee drinks for me. 5 🌟's

Soup Otzie's is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Milwaukee.

5. Soup Otzie's

8.3
3950 S Howell Ave (E Van Beck Ave), Milwaukee, WI
Soup Spot · Tippecanoe · 22 tips and reviews

Linnea E.Linnea Esberg: Best soup ever! vegan options! homemade! fresh daily 3 varieties!

Linda A.Linda Arzola: Had chicken & dumpling soup!! Just like homemade

Mike C.Mike Collins: Pair your delicious soup with a locally made Black Bear soda! Cream is my favorite.

Glorioso's Italian Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Milwaukee.

6. Glorioso's Italian Market

9.4
1011 E Brady St (at Astor St.), Milwaukee, WI
Gourmet Store · Lower East Side · 72 tips and reviews

Ian M.Ian McCain: Homemade meatballs. Cheap. Better than mama used to make!

AdrianaAdriana: Great Italian deli in Milwaukee. Everything is authentic, homemade and delicious. Check it out along with all the other cool places on Brady Street.

Lori L.Lori L: I recommend everything there! High on the list are their frozen pasta, italian sausage, aricini, and artichoke fritters. You can get lunch to go which is worthwhile.

Nessun Dorma is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Milwaukee.

7. Nessun Dorma

9.3
2778 N Weil St (at Hadley St), Milwaukee, WI
Wine Bar · Riverwest · 37 tips and reviews

Sarah S.Sarah Stockel: Great homemade soup!

MJ B.MJ Berst: Love cheesy goodness? Try the formaggio sandwich. One of the tastiest cheese sandwiches in Milwaukee!

ItGirlItGirl: $1 off Whiskey Mondays. Mix Four Roses bourbon and New Glarus Apple Ale. Seriously.

Spice House is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Milwaukee.

8. Spice House

8.7
1031 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI
Food and Beverage Retail · Kilbourn Town · 12 tips and reviews

Ralph R.Ralph R.: A unique and excellent store that takes you back. Their homemade spices are delicious and be sure to try whatever you want!

Shelby S.Shelby S: Pick 10 spices and ask them to make it a gift box. They add ample bay leaves and cinnamon sticks.

Lori L.Lori L: Julia Child used to buy her spices here. Susan Spicer from Bayona in NOLA is a current customer. If they don't have the spice then it probably doesn't exist. Check out the himalayan salt blocks.

Pita Brothers is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Milwaukee.

9. Pita Brothers

8.3
1614 W Wisconsin Ave (N 15th & W Wells St), Milwaukee, WI
Mediterranean Restaurant · Avenues West · 16 tips and reviews

Sara J.Sara Johnson: Holy goodness! Try the chicken humus pita. Homemade humus w/feta, cucumber, onion, their yougurt sauce and blk pepper- it's to die for. Homemade cookies too! They even take debit cards. I'm addicted.

Amy K.Amy Kren: Best food cart in Milwaukee! Try the homemade cookies too.

Ashley M.Ashley M: Best pitas in the area. The guys are great and fast. Make sure you get there early so you don't have to wait in line!

Vanguard is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Milwaukee.

10. Vanguard

8.8
2659 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI
American Restaurant · Bay View · 23 tips and reviews

Matthew T.Matthew Taub: Great homemade sausages and the fries are excellent. Decent beer list and the draft cocktails are done well. Nice and easy place to bring kids.

Kate S.Kate Schaffer: Be sure to get Poutine. The dog with the hot peppers and cheese wiz is soooo good. Can't wait to go back!

Jennifer C.Jennifer Chung: Good food, especially the fries. Reasonably priced. I will be back.

Pitch's Lounge and Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Milwaukee.

11. Pitch's Lounge and Restaurant

8.0
1801 N Humboldt Ave, Milwaukee, WI
BBQ Joint · Lower East Side · 16 tips and reviews

Kymme G.Kymme Goodrich: Homemade potato chips r the BOMB!!!

Peggy W.Peggy Williams-Smith: Sicilian steak is the best in the city

Nathania K.Nathania Koenig: Kill a full rack then enter into an amazing meat induced coma.

Amaranth Bakery & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Milwaukee.

12. Amaranth Bakery & Cafe

8.4
3329 W Lisbon Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Bakery · 8 tips and reviews

Andrew Z.Andrew Z: Great homemade pastries and bread. Excellent place for soup and a sandwich.

AlexAlex: Ask Amaranth owner Dave Boucher about the fantastic art/sculpture studio across the street. (Or ask Muneer, who runs it.) Amaranth is one of the best cafes in Milwaukee -- great spot to discuss urban

Vaughn A.Vaughn Allen: If there was a national contest for best soup and salad, this place would do very well. It's crazy how good it is. And the bread!

Beans & Barley is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Milwaukee.

13. Beans & Barley

9.0
1901 E North Ave (at E Kenilworth Pl), Milwaukee, WI
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 90 tips and reviews

John G.John Gibbons: Great banana cream pie, among other things. Healthy delicious homemade food. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian grocery & cafe.

Abby M.Abby Meixner: Love everything about this place, healthy options galore. Get lost in the adjacent store while you wait for a table.

Jason R.Jason Reichel: Come early and don't be afraid to wait on weekends. It's worth it.

Canfora Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Milwaukee.

14. Canfora Bakery

8.2
1100 E Oklahoma Ave (at S. Herman St), Milwaukee, WI
Bakery · Bay View · 22 tips and reviews

Kathy B.Kathy Bondar: Great place to pick up homemade, old world cookies

Cloey K.Cloey Knapp: I love this place soo much!!! I used to go here with my cross country team and purge on their delicious baked goods😂. It’s so affordable and such an amazing place to go with friends.

Mike T.Mike T.: Fantastic bakery with the best donuts in the area. A little wait on weekends but that is because they're great! Read more.

Classic Slice is one of The 15 Best Places for Homemade Food in Milwaukee.

15. Classic Slice

8.7
2797 S Kinnickinnic Ave (at S California St), Milwaukee, WI
Pizzeria · Bay View · 74 tips and reviews

Kat M.Kat Medina Nino: Hey #MKE #Vegans & #Vegetarians - The #Vegan homemade sausage ROCKS! Make sure to ask for extra #Soy #Cheese on #Pizza. The Vegan #Coconut & #PeanutButter #Cupcakes are INSANE - Enjoy!!!

Baber M.Baber Malik: Definitely try the (1) Mediterranean, (2) Pesto, and (3) Alfredo pizza slices. They're freakin delicious.

Dennis J.Dennis Jenders: Try the Mac and Cheese pizza!