Ally's Bistro — Restaurant in Menomonee Falls

Ally's Bistro is a trendy place with live music that doesn't appear to be an interference when going for dinner. We got a reservation for a group of six, which they only take for their new lounge area. This is a small room off the the opposite side of the bar area from the main café and music. There were just two groups in the room and it was full. That was just to give you an idea of size as we weren't cramped or anything. They do have a couch and chair area at the end of thee room that I guess are for just having drinks and relaxing? The restroom is a LONG walk from the lounge, but it gave me an opportunity to see how bright, yet cozy, the area is for the main café.

Service was top notch - when we saw Megan. It felt like they weren't used to having this area yet so we'd get forgotten. I'm not saying that's what WAS happening, just that it felt that way. We received everything we requested, it took a real long time between seating and then actually having our orders taken. And then a real long time to get our checks at the time. I will say there were about 3 runners bringing food out to us, making sure we all got served, and brought out additional requests like extra napkins or more tartar sauce. So all-in-all.

The food is delicious. Our group ordered the Friday Fish Fry Perch Dinner, Salmon Sliders, Citrus Dill Salmon, and I had The Number 4 with Sweet Potato Fries and Maple Mustard Dipping Sauce. Everyone had only good things to say about their choices. The Number Four is a delicious combination of "Grilled chicken breast, chipotle mayo, avocado, bacon, provolone, and French's Fried Onions. Grilled on a salted pretzel bun." (that's copied right off the menu). Let me say the flavor combination is just delicious. But the ingredients also make it quite slippery, magnified by the chewiness of the pretzel bun. I don't recommend changes because it would spoil the flavor profile, however if you order it, ask for a steak knife right away and eat it as it were a steak. Doesn't detract from the flavor, but will make it MUCH easier to consume. We also tried a few of their desserts. The ones ordered were Flourless Chocolate Cake, a peanut butter pie? cake? And I hand the Mint Brownie. We all loved them. The flourless chocolate cake was noted as being very rich, but very delicious. The peanut butter dessert has a topping that was described as being like the inside of a Reese's peanut butter cup. I had the mint brownie. SO good. Reminiscent of Andes Candies. The mint is light, yet not so scarce that you don't...

PLEASE READ TO THE FINISH My wife and I went in for dinner and to listen to the music of Sue Russell. We did not have a reservation, but they had a location in the bar at high top. Our waiter was a guy with a beard and bushy black hair with a Patagonia hat. He took our order, delievered our food and that was the last of seeing him, until he was checking out the couple next to us. I asked for the check, for we were finished eating and had an opportunity for a table in the area with the musc. I waited 10 minutes and when he came back to the other couple, he looked at me and stated that "oh yea, you wanted to check out... I forgot.. just a minute". He still didn't come back, so I went to the bar to get his attention to pay. From finished eating to finally paying the bill was almost 20 minutes. Then, I went it and sat with my wife and we wanted a beer, but no waitress appeared. I went to the hostess counter 3 times and never got helped. I even went back to the bar (dreading having to deal with the bartender). He looked at me, acknowledged that he saw me, and went back to his till and never approached me, though I sat there for a few minutes. All in all, we waited for another 35 minutes to get a beer, NEVER GOT IT. We ended up leaving in disgust at about 8:50. The food was good, that I will give this place credit for. IF they were having issues with staffing, there was NO communication that things would be slow, though I did not see that as being the case. THIS IS UPDATE I had made the comment and Michelle reached out to me. I had a great talk with her and she assured me it was a fluke. We decided to go back and I have to say I changed my ratings. We had a great time. Food was excellent. VERY attentive people and I want a shout out to Alex. He was more than helpful on beer orders and the food. I want to say a thank you to Michelle for not just brushing off a bad comment. She has a quality of person that is rare today. Reaching out to not make excuses, but learn from a bad revue. I applaud her for her...

I always order their hash browns in the mornings. Their staff is super friendly. Quantity of hash browns is just right for me. For only $4.95 with tax is not bad. It fills me up and gets me through the lunchtime. Parking is spacious and can easily get in and out.

Update 5/24/2025

I order from here almost every day, and let me tell you—these folks truly understand customer service. They’re always upbeat and welcoming whenever they see me. Christine Casper, and Victoria are outstanding servers who consistently lead by example, delivering excellent service with a smile, every single day.

Even though I’m a regular, they never get complacent. I’m always treated with respect, and my pickup order is ready before I even walk in. I’ve never had a single issue with anything I’ve ordered—smoothies, food, you name it. I haven’t tried the sweets yet, but they’re definitely on my list!

The place is super clean, and I often see elderly customers enjoying their meals there, which speaks to the welcoming environment. Plus, they offer a punch card system—so every now and then, you earn a free smoothie or entrée! One time, the owner even fully punched my card just because she doesn’t get to do it often. That made my day!

I genuinely enjoy getting my food here—it’s a great way to start my day. You can also customize your smoothies, and the staff is always happy to accommodate your preferences. Go check it out—you won’t be disappointed!

Update 6/9/2025

I ordered grilled chicken omelette and it is pretty good. It was very filling and its $17 tax included. It comes with 3 eggs omelette, hash browns and toast (gluten free available).

Update 8/20/2025

Still getting awesome service and food! I got a customized turkey club croissant!...