Seven Swans Crêperie | MKE Riverwest — Restaurant in Milwaukee

The atmosphere has a farmhouse cafe feel which is quite pleasant, however it is very crowded. Love the mismatched furniture, however when all the tables are full, people had to get up to let someone from a different table pass through. Not that I'm opposed to letting people in and out, but when you're trying to eat while your food is warm and fresh, it can be a little annoying. Maybe one less table in the middle of the room so people can move around without others needing to move out of their way. It is sunny and bright with the store front being all windows so that was a nice change from many places keeping windows covered for dining privacy but also having very low lighting. There ARE a number of stairs. Several steps leading up to the entrance, and then more stairs to go from where you order and pay up into the actual dining room. We had a couple older folks in our group, and when you have to carry your own bakery and/or water/non-coffee beverage, it was a bit dicy for them.

The counter service was fine. Other than that we only saw someone when our food was brought to our table. No asking if we needed anything, no water glasses, no explanation that you had to get it yourself. Had to go find someone to see if I could get a box for my leftovers. They should describe this on their website as I go out to eat so I don't HAVE to do all this stuff myself. Not that this would keep me from trying a new place, but knowing that going in would then mean I wouldn't get put off by the surprise it turned out to be.

Now the food itself is outstanding. I got the Crepe Benedict, a side of bacon, and a chocolate chunk cookie. I ate the cookie first while I waited for my crepe because the bakery case is next to the register where you order and pay. I could not stare at my cookie while I was hungry waiting for my crepe. Meant I couldn't quite finish my crepe, but still worth it. The crepe was definitely delicious and the bacon was nice and crispy. I had to stop at Mom's on my way home so I gave her my leftovers and she absolutely...

I enjoyed brunch with my friends on a Saturday. The restaurant wasn't busy. Service involves going to a counter, placing an order, and getting a number for your table.

The atmosphere is fun with mismatched chairs, tables, and the plates that look like they're from your grandma's cabinet. I have no idea why it's called Seven Swans, that still isn't clear to me. Perhaps if you read their website there's some lore.

The menu is great, it has a lot of options for sweet and savory crepes. I believe there were vegetarian options, but I'd double check the menu online.

The food was good, my cold brew honestly was just not good at all but eventually drinkable when enough ice had melted. It wasn't amazing food, but it wasn't bad by anyone's standards.

The unfortunate thing is that the timing of food can be a bit random. I ordered a few people after my friends and they were totally done eating by the time my food had arrived.

🐕There is also a patio that is dog friendly, which is great, I love a dog friendly patio.

‼️EDIT ‼️ ♿Thank you to the owner for responding to my review! There is an entrance that's accessible. There are also tables of ADA height.

I appreciate the response so I can make the correction. It's very challenging for those of us with mobility disabilities to find places that we can go to. It's hard (both emotionally and time consuming) to call every place you may want to go to get food and find where you can get in, how soon you can sit so you don't faint, and if you will be treated respectfully. ♥️to...

I've been here 5 times and it's okay. I want this place to succeed because it's the only one of its kind, and it IS cute and niche. My stars are mostly due to being a vegetarian. They DO have vegetarian and vegan options, but every single time, they have been out of something on the vegetarian section OR if it's within the first hour of being open, still an issue where they aren't making 1-2 of the options. There is, at least, typically 3-6 vegetarian/vegan options to choose from, but I must say all 5 times it's been a bit underwhelming taste-wise. The most recent crepe I had was not fully cooked (very gummy and soggy), which is only mostly a problem BECAUSE this is a crepe place. That's all they make, not sure how this outcome happens. Especially for the $16 menu item.

Bakery items and specialty coffee drinks, however, are wonderful. I'll probably turn this place, in my mind, into a bakery & coffee shop instead, and I'll probably feel more happy with its existence. I do still recommend this plate to my carnivore friends, who seem to like this place more than me.

Absolutely not wheelchair accessible, and also as cute as the "upstairs" dining room is, it is...