We’re going on an egg-venture! There’s an Easter egg hunt afoot in Milwaukee. Except, instead of jellybeans, chocolate eggs or the odd dollar in quarters, it’s delicious brunch spots that we’re searching for. Follow along this treasure trail as we hop to the top spots for Easter brunch in Milwaukee. From Lupi & Iris to The Pfister, The Studio Kitchen & Cocktails to MOTOR Bar & Restaurant, here’s where to find everybody’s favorite meal this year. Tip: Many restaurants fill up fast. Once you’ve found your dream dining destination, jump at your chance to book your table so you don’t miss out on this egg-celent holiday celebration.
The Studio Kitchen & Cocktails at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel
8 a.m. – 2 p.m., April 5
Elevate your Easter gathering at this artistically inspired restaurant. Brunch meets a splash of luxury at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel in the heart of downtown, with an array of brunch favorites and specially crafted drinks, alongside a three-course prix fixe menu of delicious culinary delights like lobster bisque, fried chicken and waffle or PB&J French toast and caramel and sea salt coffee cake. Raise your mimosa glass and enjoy your brunch before wandering the galleries and exploring the art installations found around every corner of the hotel.
Buckatabon Tavern & Supper Club
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., April 4 and 5
Lowlands Group is celebrating the holiday in a unique way, with exclusive Easter offerings at each of its six restaurants, including Buckatabon. Brunch service at this Wauwatosa restaurant will take place on both Saturday and Sunday, so you can start your celebration early or double down on a delicious brunch with the family. Uncover the breakfast delights on their weekend brunch menu, featuring a loaded slate full of items like the Hunter Hash, a bacon, egg and cheese croissant, the aptly named Wisconsinite, or try out their special Easter dish, the rich and ever-popular chocolate chip pancakes with vanilla custard, fresh strawberries and a chocolate crunch topping, all while you’re surrounded by a warm Wisconsin supper club atmosphere.
Lupi & Iris
10 a.m. – 3 p.m., April 5
Take your taste buds on a spring break to the French and Italian Riviera for an Easter brunch at this downtown restaurant. Offering a menu curated by James Beard Award-winning chef Adam Siegel, the three-course meal includes well-loved brunch classics like quiche Lorraine, French toast and an Italian omelet, in addition to grilled swordfish, flank steak and affogato. Whether you’re eyeing classic breakfast fare or an upscale lunch, Lupi & Iris has the flavors you crave.
The Pfister Hotel
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., April 5
On Easter Sunday, one of Milwaukee’s premier hotels is hosting a brunch fit for a family. Featuring fun activities, a visit from the Easter Bunny and an unbelievable all-you-can-eat buffet, they're boasting a menu with everything from a seafood display to a meat carving station and made-to-order omelets to an ornate sculpted ice and seafood display. The best part? Children ages two and under eat free!
Il Cervo
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., April 5
An elevated Easter experience in more ways than one, this rooftop restaurant is ready to take your holiday brunch to a whole new level. Perched against the sunny backdrop of the city’s skyline, Il Cervo is offering a chic Easter brunch featuring upgraded breakfast classics like a brioche French toast, artichoke and roasted Scottish salmon, and a dish with something of a religious twist, eggs in purgatory, as well as the restaurant’s specialty Italian dishes such as chicken piccata, conchiglie with pesto and rigatoni Bolognese. Kids under 2 eat free, and kids ages 2-12 eat for just $15!
Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro
10 a.m. – 7 p.m., April 5
Located in the stunning Frederick Law Olmsted-designed Lake Park, this French-inspired bistro is offering an upscale brunch with a little je ne sais quoi. The three-course menu includes elevated brunch dishes like rillettes de Saumon, quiche Lorraine, œufs bénédicte, and steak frites from Lake Park Bistro. Open until 7 p.m., whether you’re looking to hop over for an Easter brunch right at 10 a.m. or a dinner as you watch dusk paint the sky in Easter pastel hues, there’s an option sure to suit your family’s schedule.
The Ingleside Hotel
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., April 5
Our next stop on this special bunny trail features an actual Easter Egg Hunt for kids. Located just outside downtown in Lake Country, The Ingleside Hotel is the site of our next egg-citing celebration. As you make your way around the Lake Country Ballroom, you’ll uncover a wide variety of breakfast delights and lunch bites, including the mainstays of bacon, sausage and fluffy scrambled eggs, as well as a spread of items like chicken marsala, gremolata cod, and so much more. Stick around for the egg hunts at noon and 2 p.m. as your kids uncover little treasures left behind by that mischievous little rabbit.
The INN
10 a.m. – 1 p.m., April 5
Over in Hartland, The INN is hopping along the bunny trail with an Easter brunch of their own. Promising a bountiful buffet of seasonal dishes, all prepared in-house, the all-you-can-eat affair will have everything from perfectly roasted meats and veggies to a chicken and waffle combo you can't pass up, savory mac and cheese to egg and croissant bakes, all perfect to pair with The INN's collection of housemade pastries, desserts and expertly crafted cocktails.
MOTOR Bar & Restaurant
9 a.m. – 1 p.m., April 5
The thrill of the hunt roars to life at MOTOR Bar & Restaurant on the Harley-Davidson Museum’s campus this Easter Sunday. The Easter Bunny was born to be wild after all, and this brunch is just the place to find him after a long morning of hiding eggs. Brunch with the bunny at the world's only Harley-Davidson Museum, and enjoy not only a delightful brunch with everything from made-to-order omelets to a chef carving station, but also activities with a little sugar rush for the little ones, including an Easter egg candy filling station and cookie decorating. Then, snap a photo with the bunny to mark the moment and cap Easter off the Milwaukee way.
The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., April 5
Along the shores of the beautiful Nagawicka Lake, The Commodore has a sensational brunch in store for the whole fam. The Bartolotta Restaurant Group restaurant debuted an Easter brunch last year, and they're back in 2026, bringing even more food and flavor to your table with an all-you-can-eat buffet, complete with experience stations like the shrimp cocktail tower, a warm country biscuit bar and a custom omelet station, in addition to the well-loved easter classics like eggs, bacon, fried chicken and waffles and so much more.
The Stella Hotel & Ballroom
10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., April 5
A short trip from Milwaukee, you’ll find another tasty brunch buffet at this renovated 1900s landmark in downtown Kenosha. Why choose between breakfast and lunch when you can have both at this all-you-can-eat buffet? With a menu featuring the classics like eggs, French toast, breakfast potatoes, carved turkey and ham, pasta primavera, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and a fresh salad bar, every family member will find a bite to delight their senses. As if that wasn't enough, the Easter Bunny will also be available for photo ops (yes, the Easter Bunny is a busy magical critter indeed)!
Easter Egg Hunts
There are also plenty of Easter egg hunts happening around town! Kids can egg-citedly search high and low for treasures hidden just so at these locations.
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Hop along the bunny trail this Easter at these egg-celent festive events around Milwaukee!
