The Pfister Hotel – Lobby

424 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee

I realize that six months ago I wrote a “review” of the Starbucks at The Pfister Hotel—which is in the little café off the lobby—though you can get coffee and sit in the lobby. But even after that café and the Starbucks are closed for the day, you can get coffee in the lobby (and food, as well). It’s not like they have huge billboards advertising it—maybe they have a limited staff—but for as long as I’ve been visiting Milwaukee, I’ve found The Pfister lobby a good place to meet with people. The nice thing about hotels is they treat everyone as a guest—that’s because everyone is a guest! It’s just that some sleep over and some don’t. For some reason, though—I’ve never hung out in The Pfister lobby by myself. Maybe it just seems too sad. No matter how long I wait, Mrs. Robinson isn’t showing up. So, the other day when I ran into friends (who’ll I’ll leave anonymous), we were looking for a late-in-the-day coffee and decided on The Pfister lobby. I was in such a good mood, I got a cappuccino (rare, for me), which was delicious. They actually have a menu there, which is nice. I decided to get Brussels sprouts, which are one of my favorite foods (to eat, but not to cook) and they were excellent. I almost feel like I should keep this place a secret (though, no reason to, I guess, plus, considering how few people will see this post, I effectively am!).

12.13.23