Crave Cafe — Restaurant in Shorewood

After driving by this place probably 1,000 times, I finally stopped in for lunch. They have a very small menu, limited to a few types of burgers and some non Burger sandwiches, plus some fries. This is usually a good sign, a restaurant is better to do a few things well then 100 things mediocre!

I ordered a Swiss and mushroom burger, and an order of Cajun fries. The price for the burger was very reasonable, I believe $9, but that doesn't include fries, just the sandwich. In an age where a burger at a restaurant can be $20, I was very happy to see this.

The burger itself was large, with huge mushrooms to accompany it. Most places skimp out on the shrooms, not here! The patty was cooked how I ordered it (medium rare) and flavourful. Solid all around.

The fries are matchstick cut, the only way to do it! I had the Cajun seasoning added, which provided a nice zing to the fries. A small order was plenty to accompany the burger.

There are three tables in the restaurant, with some more outside. I see this really as a place for take out, especially if the weather isn't cooperating.

Overall, I'm kicking myself I didn't come here before, and I'll be back to try all...

This is another happy review. I'm happy to report that the burgers have improved significantly since my last visit.

Korean BBQ They toned down on the shredded cabbage and the sauce in the korean bbq burger. Everything balanced out much better than what I remember, and I could actually taste the kimchi inside this time. The meat was cooked to a nice medium, and travelled well in our to-go order.

Soft Shell Crab They put two whole deep fried soft shell crabs in one burger. Topped off with a lot of arugula, bacon and tomatoes. It was good, but not quite as balanced out as the Korean BBQ burger. I'm not quite sure what it is... Lacking some sauce?

Overall, the place had some great burgers and I would definitely go back more often that I have recently. But there's a little bit missing still to give it a whopping 5 star review. Plus the buns were really bready... a little less dough would have been nice. And on the downside... the fries weren't awesome. They were ok. But felt more like baked fries than deep fried.

In any case, I love improvements and having great joints in my...

Thank the Lord we live on the same block as Crave. Once we discovered it, it became our go-to pick-me-up on nights when we didn't want to cook. It doesn't look like much from the outside; in fact, the first year we lived in Milwaukee/Shorewood we thought the building was abandoned. Boy were we wrong! This ain't fine dining, but it is a classic diner-like experience, with juicy, straightforward, and scrumptious burgers and salty fries that will hit the spot. We don't usually order anything other than the cheeseburgers, each customized with our preferred toppings. The burgers can get a little messy, but are you a real burger lover if you don't like them that way? This is the perfect place to call ahead and grab some takeout, as I wouldn't necessarily stay to dine in. The service is prompt, courteous, and no-fuss, and the prices are much lower than what you'd pay for a luxury burger nearby for the same or worse taste. Crave is a classic American spot that our family has made a new staple. Thanks for the ease of meals and...