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    LuLu Cafe & Bar

    2261 South Howell Avenue

    Milwaukee, WI 53207


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    Featured Items

    • Mediterranean Steak Pita

      Thin slices of grilled flank steak marinated in Mediterranean seasonings, topped with feta cheese and a fresh tomato-Kalamata olive relish. Please note that the relish is already mixed together, so we cannot omit olives or tomatoes from one another!
      $14.75
    • Sesame Chicken Pita

      Sesame, ginger, and rice wine vinegar marinated chicken breast, grilled and topped with sweet pepper, scallion, and cucumber relish. Served with a side of chile-cilantro mayo.
      $14.25
    • The Smokehouse Chicken

      Tender grilled chicken breast seasoned with a smoky blend of spices and topped with sharp cheddar and bacon on a toasted brioche bun (contains milk and egg) with lettuce, tomato, and red onion.
      $14.95

    Main Menu

    NA Beverages

    • Arnold Palmer

      $3.75
    • Bottled Water

      $2.25
    • Brew City Nitro Coffee

      $5.50
    • Brew City Nitro Latte

      $6.50
    • Chocolate Milk

      $3.75
    • Coffee

      $3.75
    • Coke

      $3.00
    • Cranberry Juice

      $3.75
    • Decaf

      $3.75
    • Diet Coke

      $3.00
    • Ginger Ale

      $3.25
    • Ginger Beer

      $3.75
    • Hot Chai

      $4.75
    • Hot Cocoa

      $4.00
    • Iced Chai

      $4.75
    • Iced Tea

      $3.25
    • Kiddie Cocktail

      $3.25
    • Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher

      $5.25
    • Lemonade

      $3.75
    • Liquid Death

      $4.00
    • Milk

      $3.75
    • Orange Juice

      $5.00
    • Pineapple Juice

      $5.00
    • Red Bull

      $6.50
    • REFILLS

    • Rishi Hot Tea

      $4.75
    • Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice

      $3.75
    • Seltzer

      $1.50
    • Sprecher Soda

      $5.00
    • Sprite

      $3.00
    • Sugar Free Red Bull

      $6.50
    • Virgin Mary

      $7.00

    Appetizers

    • App - Mid-East Falafel

      Four house-made falafel balls, served on a bed of bulgar wheat tabbouleh salad and served with a side of feta-yogurt dipping sauce.
      $9.95
    • Bleu LuLu

      A double order of LuLu chips wiht a large side of tangy bleu cheese dipping sauce.
      $6.95
    • The Loaded LuLu

      Our house-made potato chips piled high with layers of shredded cheddar cheese and bacon, finished with fresh chives and served with sour cream.
      $11.95
    • Boursin Cheese

      House-made Boursin cheese spread served with an assortment of breads.
      $9.95
    • Olive Tapenade

      House-made olive tapenade served with an assortment of breads.
      $9.95
    • Gorgonzola & Walnut

      House-made gorgonzola-walnut spread served with an assortment of breads. **CONTAINS TREE NUTS**
      $9.95
    • Hummus

      House-made hummus served with pillowy pita bread. **VEGAN**
      $9.95
    • Hummus Deluxe

      House-made hummus served with pillowy pita bread, Roma tomatoes, and cucumbers. **VEGAN**
      $11.95
    • Spread Trio

      Your choice of any of our house-made spreads, served with a variety of breads.
      $16.50

    Flatbreads

    For those with allergies and dietary restrictions, please note that our flatbread pizza crusts are vegan. We do not have a gluten-free substitution available.
    • Pizza Margherita

      Crisp flatbread crust spread with house-made red sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, Roma tomatoes, herb oil, and fresh basil.
      $12.95
    • Florentine Pizza

      Crisp flatbread crust spread with house-made red sauce, rich Fontina cheese, sautéed wild and domestic mushrooms, garlicky spinach, and fresh herbs.
      $12.95
    • Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza

      Crisp flatbread crust spread with creamy alfredo sauce, roasted pears, Gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions and toasted walnuts, then topped with a drizzle of balsamic reduction. **CONTAINS TREE NUTS**
      $14.25
    • Pizza Paisano

      Crisp flarbread crust spread with house-made red sauce, rich Fontina cheese, pepperoni, and chili flakes, then topped with a salad of fresh arugula and crisp red onion tossed in a cherry pepper vinaigrette.
      $14.50
    • Pizza di Parma

      Crisp flabread crust spread with house-made alfredo sauce and topped with mild Fontina cheese, sautéed wild mushrooms, and fresh herbs, then drizzled with a house-infused porcini oil.
      $13.95

    Salads

    All salads come with dressing on the side!
    • Calypso Tuna Salad

      Thick yellowfin tuna steak seasoned with a Caribbean-style rub, grilled and served atop crisp spring greens tossed with Mandarin oranges, crisp red peppers, and fresh cucumbers in our house-made citrus vinaigrette. Served with crisp crostini.PLEASE NOTE, THIS SALAD ALREADY HAS A TUNA STEAK! NO NEED TO ADD IT IN THE MODIFIER, UNLESS YOU WANT TO ADD A SECOND ONE!
      $17.95
    • Pear, Chevre, & Champagne

      Warm honey-roasted pears set atop crisp spring greens tossed with celery and sweet red peppers in a champagne-honey vinaigrette and finished with toasted almonds and tangy chevre cheese. Served with crisp crostini.
      $14.75
    • LuLu Waldorf Chicken Salad

      Our modernization of the New York hotel classic: seasoned, grilled chicken breast, sliced and set on fresh spring greens tossed with flame grapes, green apples, and celery in our house-made honey-buttermilk dressing, sprinkled with toasted walnuts and gorgonzola cheese. Served with crisp crostini. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SALAD ALREADY CONTAINS CHICKEN, SO NO NEED TO SELECT IF FROM MODIFIERS UNLESS YOU WANT TO ADD A SECOND CHICKEN BREAST!
      $15.95
    • Trinidad Chicken Salad

      Plump grilled chicken breast seasoned with a zesty citrus rub, served atop crisp spring greens tossed in a house-made fresh lemon vinaigrette with cool cucumber, red onion, and jicama. Served with crisp crostini. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SALAD ALREADY HAS A CHICKEN BREAST ON IT, SO NO NEED TO SELECT A MODIFIER UNLESS YOU WANT ANOTHER ONE!
      $15.75
    • Roasted Vegetable Salad

      Warm, roasted vegetables set on crisp spring greens tossed in our classic red wine vinaigrette and topped with creamy chevre cheese. Served with crisp crostini. PLEASE NOTE, ALL VEGGIES ARE MIXED TOGETHER.
      $14.25
    • Rustic Tuscan Salad

      Fresh spring greens tossed with red onion and sundried tomatoes in our house-made balsamic vinaigrette and topped with fresh goat cheese and toasted pine nuts. Served with crisp crostini.
      $13.95

    Burgers

    • The Classic Burger

      Our classic burger topped with your choice of cheese, served on a toasted brioche bun (contains dairy/egg) with lettuce and tomato.
      $15.50
    • The Half Pound Heart Attack

      Topped with rich gorgonzola cheese and crisp bacon, served on a toasted brioche bun (contains dairy/egg) with lettuce and tomato.
      $15.95
    • Smokehouse Burger

      Seasoned with a smoky blend of spices, topped with sharp cheddar and crisp bacon on a toasted brioche bun (contains milk and egg) with lettuce, tomato, and red onion.
      $15.95
    • Mexi-Cali Burger

      Seasoned with ground ancho chiles and adobo, then topped with Chihuahua cheese and black bean salsa on a toasted brioche bun (contains milk and egg) with lettuce, tomato, and fresh avocado.
      $15.95
    • The Impossibly Good

      Impossible burger patty (meat-free) topped with a fresh cucumber and red pepper relish on a toasted brioche bun (contains milk and egg) with lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Served with a side of our house-made vegan 1000 island dressing.
      $15.95

    Pitas

    • Sesame Chicken Pita

      Sesame, ginger, and rice wine vinegar marinated chicken breast, grilled and topped with sweet pepper, scallion, and cucumber relish. Served with a side of chile-cilantro mayo.
      $14.25
    • Chipotle Chicken Pita

      Grilled chipotle marinated chicken breast topped with a chunky black bean salsa and seasoned with a cumin-lime drizzle.
      $14.25
    • Mediterranean Steak Pita

      Thin slices of grilled flank steak marinated in Mediterranean seasonings, topped with feta cheese and a fresh tomato-Kalamata olive relish. Please note that the relish is already mixed together, so we cannot omit olives or tomatoes from one another!
      $14.75
    • East Indian Chicken Pita

      Plump chicken breast marinated in East Indian spices and yogurt, grilled then topped with lime-cilantro marinated onions and served with a cucumber-yogurt sauce.
      $14.25
    • Mid-East Falafel Pita

      Ground chickpeas hand-mixed with our own blend of Middle Eastern spices and deep fried, topped with fresh bulgar wheat tabbouleh salad, and served with a side of creamy feta yogurt sauce. CANNOT BE MADE GLUTEN-FREE.
      $13.75
    • Hummus Pita

      Our house-made hummus spread thick and on a pillowy pita with your choice of topping.
      $12.95
    • Roasted Vegetable Pita

      Fresh seasonal vegetables roasted in herb olive oil and served with a cool cucumber sauce.PLEASE NOTE, ALL VEGGIES ARE MIXED TOGETHER.
      $13.25

    Melts

    • Santa Fe Cheddar Melt

      Sharp cheddar cheese melted on toasted sourdough bread, topped with ripe avocado, thin-sliced red onion, fresh tomatoes, and bacon.
      $14.75
    • The Florentine Melt

      Fresh mozzarella cheese melted on toasted Vienna bread and topped with garlicky spinach, grilled portabella mushrooms, and fresh Roma tomatoes.
      $14.25
    • The Sicilian Melt

      Aged provolone cheese melted on thick toasted Vienna bread and topped with fresh tomato, red onion, and crisp spring greens seasoned with oregano and drizzled with herb olive oil.
      $13.50

    Baguettes & Buns

    • Big Kahuna Tuna

      Yellowfin tuna steak grilled and tucked in a double layer of slaw dressed in a spicy sesame oil-rice wine vinaigrette on a toasted brioche bun (contains dairy and egg) and served with a side of wasabi mayo.
      $17.95
    • Faux Bánh Mí

      Grilled flank steak set on a bed of onions, cilantro, cabbage, and carrots tossed in a sesame-rice wine vinaigrette, topped with cucumbers andn hot garlic chili sauce and tucked inside a warm baguette. Served with a side of wasabi mayo.
      $15.25
    • The Mooney Tuna

      Cajun-seasoned yellowfin tuna steak grilled and set on a toasted brioche bun (contains milk and egg) with lettuce and tomato, served with a side of our tangy bleu cheese sauce.
      $17.95
    • The Smokehouse Chicken

      Tender grilled chicken breast seasoned with a smoky blend of spices and topped with sharp cheddar and bacon on a toasted brioche bun (contains milk and egg) with lettuce, tomato, and red onion.
      $14.95
    • The K.K. Philly

      Thin slices of marinated flank steak grilled and topped with melted provolone cheese, sautéed mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers tucked into a fresh baguette.
      $15.25
    • Moroccan Chicken

      Plump grilled chicken breast marinated in a Moroccan blend of roasted sweet pepperss, fresh lemon juice, coriander, and honey, served on a toasted brioche bun (contains milk and egg) with lettuce, tomato, and a tangy Boursin cheese spread.
      $14.95

    Sides

    • Asian Slaw

      Crunch red and green cabbage, carrots, scallions, peanuts, and ramen noodles in a sesame oil and rice wine vinegar dressing. Gluten-free without ramen.
      $5.95
    • LuLu Chips

      Thick-sliced potato chips made right here at LuLu! PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR FRYERS ARE SHARED, AND DO CONTAIN CROSS-CONTAMINATION WITH PRODUCTS CONTAINING GLUTEN.
      $3.95
    • Mean Greens

      A small side salad of spring greens tossed in our house balsamic vinaigrette with red onion and sundried tomatoes.
      $5.50
    • VIP Veggies

      Fresh, seasonal vegetables tossed in herb olive oil and roasted to tender perfection. PLEASE NOTE, ALL VEGGIES ARE MIXED TOGETHER.
      $6.50
    • Side of Fruit

      $2.00
    • Small Bleu Sauce

      $0.75
    • Large Bleu Sauce

      $1.50
    • Small Cucumber Sauce

      $0.75
    • Small Side Hummus

      $0.75
    • Small Side Tapenade

      $0.75
    • Small Side Boursin

      $1.00

    Kids Menu

    • Grilled Cheese

      Served with choice of side.
      $7.95+
    • Chicken Tenders

      Served with choice of side and BBQ sauce.
      $9.95+

    Desserts

    • 3 Cookie Deal!

      $2.50
    • Apple Pie

      Made in-house with fresh Granny Smith apples and our flakey pie crust (contains egg)
      $5.50
    • Apple Pie À la Mode

      Made in-house with fresh Granny Smith apples and our flakey pie crust (contains egg) and a scoop of Purple Door vanilla bean ice cream.
      $9.50
    • Blueberry Pie

      Made in-house with whole blueberries and our flakey pie crust (contains egg)
      $5.50
    • Blueberry Pie À la Mode

      Made in-house with whole blueberries and our flakey pie crust (contains egg) and a scoop of Purple Door vanilla bean ice cream.
      $9.50
    • Brownie

      Triple-chocolate Ghirardelli brownie sprinkled with powdered sugar.
      $4.50
    • Brownie Ice Cream Sundae

      Triple-chocolate Ghirardelli brownie sprinkled with powdered sugar and topped with walnuts, chocolate sauce, and a scoop of Purple Door vanilla bean ice cream.
      $8.50
    • Cherry Pie

      Made in-house with whole tart cherries and our flakey pie crust (contains egg) CONTAINS ALMOND EXTRACT - TREE NUT ALLERGY WARNING
      $5.50
    • Cherry Pie À la Mode

      Made in-house with whole tart cherries and our flakey pie crust (contains egg). Served with a scoop of Purple Door vanilla bean ice cream. CHERRY PIE FILLING CONTAINS ALMOND EXTRACT - TREE NUT ALLERGY WARNING
      $9.50
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie

      $1.00
    • Peanut Butter Cookie

      Contains peanuts.
      $1.00
    • Purple Door vanilla bean ice cream

      $4.00
    • Rhubarb Pie

      Made in-house with real rhubarb and our flakey pie crust (contains egg).
      $5.50
    • Rhubarb Pie À la Mode

      Made in-house with real rhubarb and our flakey pie crust (contains egg). Served with a scoop of Purple Door vanilla bean ice cream.
      $9.50
    • White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie

      Contains tree nuts.
      $1.00

    Weekly Specials

    • The Milano Melt

      Layers of roasted portabella mushrooms, eggplant, and red peppers with fresh mozzarella cheese melted on toasted Vienna bread.
      $14.25
    • Mango-Ginger Chicken Salad

      Ginger-marinated chicken breast, grilled and served atop crisp spring greens tossed with fresh mango, sugar snap peas, scallions, and cucumbers in a garlic-sesame dressing, served with crisp crostini.
      $15.95

    Retail

    • LuLu Pride Sticker

      $2.00
    • LuLu Classic Sticker

      $2.00
    • Women's T-Shirt

      $17.00
    • Men's T-Shirt

      $15.00
    • Hoodie

      $40.00
    • Work Shirt

      $36.00
    • Beanie

      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • Koozy

      $4.00
    • 2 Koozies

      $7.00
    • Tote Bag

      $10.00
    • Bandana

      $10.00
    If you use a credit card, LuLu Cafe & Bar will charge an additional 3.00% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what LuLu Cafe & Bar pays in fees.

    All hours
    Sunday10:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Open since April of 2001, LuLu is an eclectic cafe and bar located in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee. Offering a variety of unique hot sandwiches, salads, and soup, this turn-of-the-century building has become a fun and funky spot for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner.

    Location

    2261 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207

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