Café Benelux, Industrial restaurant in Third Ward, Milwaukee, US
Café Benelux occupies two levels with a rooftop deck in a restored brick building in the Third Ward neighborhood. The space combines European and American cuisine within the industrial architecture of the original structure.
The building originally served as Broadway Produce Company from 1937, a produce distributor in the industrial area. Its conversion into Café Benelux by Lowlands Group transformed the historic structure into a dining destination.
The restaurant serves Belgian, Dutch, and Luxembourgish specialties, with traditional mussels with fries and an extensive European beer selection reflecting these regions. Diners experience authentic flavors from these countries in a casual, welcoming setting.
The restaurant operates at different hours depending on the day of the week, with weekend service available. Visitors should note that the rooftop area operates seasonally, and heated winter domes allow dining year-round on the deck.
The rooftop features heated winter domes that allow guests to dine while viewing the Milwaukee skyline even during cold months. These enclosed structures make the deck usable year-round despite the weather.
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