Best Places for Thanksgiving Weekend Brunch in Milwaukee

After the Thanksgiving Day festivities have subsided, you and the guests are probably looking forward to a long weekend. Having brunch on Thanksgiving weekend is an easy way to forego cooking and eating leftovers for a few days after the big feast. If you're in the mood for a New Orleans feast or a classic European breakfast, here are the best brunch spots for Thanksgiving weekend in Milwaukee:

Thanksgiving Brunch at the Bayou
The Bayou is a popular spot for Sunday brunch, New Orleans style. This place is famous for its Blackened Red Fish Benedict platter, Eggs Sardou and Fried Catfish sandwiches. You'll find everything you need to enjoy some tasty dishes from the French Quarter. You'll find it at 2060 N. Humboldt Boulevard in Milwaukee; call (414) 431-1511 for more information.

Thanksgiving Brunch at Trocadero
If it's a gourmet European feast you're after, make your way to this coffee bar and bistro that serves a truly unique brunch menu every weekend. This is the place to enjoy a 'Frenchie' Bloody Mary (or two) and take your pick of French crepes, stuffed omelettes and freshly baked treats from the European bakery. Trocadero is famous for its Salmon Benedict, Stuffed French Toast and the very-filling Left Bank Quiche Lorraine. You'll find at 1758 N. Water Street in Milwaukee; call (414) 272-0205 for more information or browse the brunch menu here.

Thanksgiving Brunch at Eagan's on Water
This venue serves an exceptional continental breakfast on weekdays, but Sunday Brunch calls for a few specialty entrees. Eagen's on Water has become a legendary Milwaukee restaurant and has been serving its classic menu since 1915; settle in for omelettes, pancakes, Belgian waffles and fresh muffins, as well as specialties such as Maryland Crab Cakes and Shrimp Pizza. You'll find it at 1030N. Water Street; call (414) 271-6900 for more information.

Thanksgiving Brunch at Mader's Restaurant
When you're on the hunt for authentic German cooking, make your way to Mader's Restaurant. This restaurant serves up European specialties every Sunday morning with its open buffet; for $19.95, you can enjoy made to order omelets, French toast and scrambled eggs, as well as specialty dishes including Bratwurst, Hungarian Beef Ghoulash and Kassler Rippchen. You'll find it at 1037 Old World 3rd Street; call (414) 271-3377 for more information or visit the website for a complete list of brunch items.

Thanksgiving Brunch at Osteria Del Mondo
If Thanksgiving celebrations call for a fancy feast, make reservations at Osteria Del Mondo; this gourmet Italian restaurant serves up a specialty brunch menu for the holidays with fresh frittatas, fresh seafood and even pasta dishes. It's one of the most popular venues for holiday brunches in Milwaukee, so make reservations as early as possible; call (414) 291-3770 for more information.