Café Lulu – French
Sunlight streams into Café Lulu, a vibrant neighborhood haunt where the savory aroma of sizzling Sicilian omelets mingles with the zesty brightness of lemon-kissed shrimp. Diners tuck into towering Haystack burgers—easily tailored with plant-based patties for the modern palate—within a space that feels both effortlessly chic and warmly familiar. This inviting bistro serves as a culinary crossroads where hearty, rustic comforts meet fresh, coastal inspiration, perfect for a lingering brunch or a spirited midday escape.
2261, South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53207 +14142945858 https://www.lulubayview.com/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, alkaline, tlc, macrobiotic
Diet fit at Café Lulu
Dairy-Free at Café Lulu
Café Lulu in Milwaukee has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Substitute Impossible Patty. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Café Lulu
Café Lulu in Milwaukee has 1 halal-tagged dish on its current menu, including Substitute Impossible Patty. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Café Lulu
Café Lulu in Milwaukee has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Substitute Impossible Patty. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Café Lulu
Café Lulu in Milwaukee has 1 vegetarian-tagged dish on its current menu, including Substitute Impossible Patty. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Café Lulu
Café Lulu in Milwaukee has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Substitute Impossible Patty. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Café Lulu
Café Lulu in Milwaukee has 1 low-sodium-tagged dish on its current menu, including Substitute Impossible Patty. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at Café Lulu
Café Lulu in Milwaukee has 1 mediterranean-tagged dish on its current menu, including Substitute Impossible Patty. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at Café Lulu
Café Lulu in Milwaukee has 2 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lemon Shrimp Salad and Substitute Impossible Patty. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Café Lulu
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Haystack Burger | 124.1 g | 19.7 g |
| Sicilian Omelet | 13.8 g | 7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Menu
Main Courses
- Haystack Burger - $15.95: Half pound Black Angus burger, Fontina cheese, shoe-string fried onions, toasted roll, lettuce, tomato, house-made steak sauce. Served with choice of Asian slaw or LuLu chips. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Lemon Shrimp Salad - $15.95: Large shrimp marinated with lemon, white wine, and garlic, spring greens, roasted red peppers, tiny tomatoes, red onions, lemon vinaigrette, pine nuts, crisp crostini. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Specials
- Sicilian Omelet - $13.95: Spicy capicola ham, diced Roma tomatoes, aged provolone cheese, oregano, basil, three fresh eggs, Italian herbs. Served with choice of toast and seasoned breakfast potatoes or a chive potato cake. Available at: breakfast, brunch
Add-ons
- Substitute Impossible Patty - $2: Meatless burger patty substitution Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
Frequently Asked Questions about Café Lulu
- Is Café Lulu dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Café Lulu has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Substitute Impossible Patty.
- What can I eat at Café Lulu on a dairy-free diet?
- Substitute Impossible Patty carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Café Lulu have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Substitute Impossible Patty.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Café Lulu?
- Haystack Burger, at roughly 19.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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