Bites Nearby: Belgian Comfort Food in the Heart of the Village

Having difficulties deciding where to grab a bite to eat in Wauwatosa? Don't know where to turn for a real good steak sandwich, a scrumptious Italian dish or a fantastic pizza? That's where Patch comes in. Each week, the Wauwatosa Patch finds a great restaurant or cafe nearby that's worth checking out. Here is this week's pick:

Cafe Hollander, open since 2009, is a European-style Grand Cafe located inside an historic two-story building situated on the Menomonee River in the heart of the Village of Wauwatosa. Inside the cafe, beer and bicycling posters line the walls and rows of windows that overlook the river.

Known for its Belgian beer favorites, the cafe offers several unique choices on a variety of menu styles. Besides the main menu, it has menus for weekend brunches, breakfast, gluten-free, kids, banquets and bier selections.

On the main menu, the cafe offers appetizers such as sweet potato frites and Belgian Burger Bebes, soups and specialty salads, breakfast egg specialties such as Benelux omelets, and specialty hamburgers and sandwiches such as a Lion Burger or a Blackberry Turkey sandwich. If you are not interested in a burger or sandwich, try a Salmon Picatta or Grilled Summer Chicken plate selection.

The cafe serves food until midnight every day of the week, and has a high-energy wait and cook staff. It also offers a Goose Island Bier Dinner Special. See the cafe's website for more information on the many specials and events.

Address: 7677 W. State St., Wauwatosa

Phone: 414-475-6771

Website: www.cafehollander.com

Hours: Mon- Thu, 8am – 1am, Fri, 8am – 2am, Sat, 9am – 2am, Sun, 9am – 1am