Reviews of Blue Star Cafe. (Restaurant) in Milwaukee (Wisconsin).
Blue Star Cafe
1619 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
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Information of Blue Star Cafe, Restaurant in Milwaukee (Wisconsin)
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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended
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Open hours of Blue Star Cafe
Sunday
11 am–8:30 pm
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11 am–8:30 pm
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11 am–8:30 pm
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11 am–8:30 pm
Friday
11 am–8:30 pm
Saturday
11 am–8:30 pm
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Reviews of Blue Star Cafe
Absolutely loved everything I had! The kay Kay with tender goat was amazing. Sambusas were excellent, especially the beef with the green sauce. Prices were affordable and serving size was generous. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Amazing food, great value, nice couple that run it. Clean space. Tender goat on Kay Kay was great, so was the chicken suqaa on rice. Chai was excellent as well, baklava was huge!
If you have any hesitation, squash that hesitation like a bug and come eat here! Your taste buds will thank you later! For as long as I've lived in the east side I have come to blue star! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Service is so friendly and professional. Servings are plenty large, especially for the price! I get two meals out of kay Kay or platters, mostly because it's so good I want it to last 2 days. Kay Kay is probably my favorite thing on the menu. They pile that bad boy high with yummy, broth-soaked ciabatta, raisins, potato, onion, and your choice of meat. And you have to get a spider of either hummus or sambusas, obviously!!
From the moment I drove up until I drove off, I was very pleased. This little restaurant is a family owned treasure. It was my first visit and hopefully not my last. Unfortunately, I'm not a resident of Milwaukee.
It's clean and sanitary which is a major issue for many small establishments but not them, not at Blue Star. You could eat of the floor but don't. Lol Before I could open the door the aroma filled the air. My mouth watered so much I could barely order. Considering everything we ordered was made fresh and the fact that we were behind two others, I was surprised how quickly the food arrived. She had vegan and non vegan options. The customer service(we met the chef) was out of this world. I thought I was at home in my grandmother's kitchen. The food had love and joy in every bite. The atmosphere is family friendly and welcoming.
The tender goat is so good! Blue Star Cafe has been my favorite restaurant find in Milwaukee. Awesome little place that I continue to return to when I can.
It was our first time eating there. They welcomed us kindly and explained the menu. It seemed like everyone there knew each other so it was a very relaxed experience. The food was GOOD. We had the Tender Goat and it lived up to the name. It was very tender and flavorful. The side of rice with veggies and raisins was also really good. We'd definitely go back.
LOVED this place! Definitely a local gem. Very fresh, tasty and flavorful. I will surely be coming back here next time I am in town and highly recommend it to anyone.
Got the chicken suqaar with noodles and it was truly one of the best meals I've had all year. Such rich flavor, just the right amount of kick, and very filling! I will definitely be back whenever I'm in Milwaukee!
Food is delicious. Love the goat dinner, sambusua with the white/ green sauce, the rice taste good . Pic is grilled tiplia
I LOVED this place! The Sambusas in green sauce were heavenly! The steak and chicken platters were phenomenal. Melt in your mouth tenderness and SO many spices combined to make the most incredible taste. Great prices! Will definitely be back!
Great cuisine from Somalia. I loved everything and can't wait to get back there. The staff are friendly and service is fast. In this winter, you must try their Chai tea! Divine! I felt so welcomed there! Going back there soon and planning to be a regular! Nice location too!
My wife and I recently visited and loved it! We both ordered platters that were delicious and full of flavor. The prices were very reasonable and the portion sizes were generous. I had a chai tea with my meal and it was perfect. I can't wait to return.
After almost 8 years, I still miss this place! I was an international student from Saudi and loved this place to death. A great family restaurant with delicious list of Somalian foods. Salam from Riyadh. God bless you all: )
This place is a must stop when I am on the east side of Milwaukee. I always order the veggie sambosas and basmati rice platter with chicken instead of steak. The food is top notch, different and delicious! Plus, good customer service.
Very good food, and flavorful, my favorite is the rice! It took me a little bit to get use to the goat since im use to traditional caribbean Goat but the food was tasty. The dish was portioned very well, last me about 3 days! I kid you not! I'm a small person and a house hold of 1 so I got a lot of bang for my buck with this meal. Excited to try their salmon
The chicken suqaar and vegetable sambusas were tasty and left me feeling very satisfied. The chai tea added to the flavorful lunch. I also appreciated the hospitality that I received as a customer.
I came with my husband and our friend and everything was incredible. The food was so flavorful and mouth wateringly delicious. The goat platter was one of the best things I've eaten in a while. An amazing value for $8.99. the rice was so good with it too. We got some beef and vegetable sambusas and they were also really tasty. I would definitely come back many more times in the future. The inside is surprisingly welcoming and cozy. It feel homey like I was in a family member's dining room. The colors, decor, and furniture are all comfortable and charming.
Awesome flavors. Will visit again.
I love blue star Cafe I've been there at least three times for the goat and rice and their fruit drinks the atmosphere is awesome The customer service is nice if you want some good African cuisine this is the place to go
The Blue Star Cafe is one of my new favorite spots in Milwaukee.
The Somalian food was amazing and cheap! Apparently the owner started cooking in her house and expanded to this location.
It's all halal and with the large portion sizes for just $9 it not hard to see why it's so popular with the locals and the college kids.
It's just a typical cafe but the food more then makes up for the atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back.
This place might just seem like a little hole in the wall, but it is a Milwaukee hidden gem. The food is just wonderful and is very reasonably priced. You can get a huge sandwich for $6!! The platters are large and filled with rice and meats and are around $9. You can get 2 meals out of both of these easily. They also have some of the best hummus I've ever had. My favorites are the goat platter and the chicken sandwich. Go here! Oh and don't forget to get the homemade watermelon juice, it's magical.
I have tried almost everything on the menu and it is all remarkably delicious and extremely affordable. If you, like me and many others before me, are constantly on the quest for new and delicious sandwiches, you MUST try Blue Star. Green sauce is LIFE.
Beef sandwich, beef sambusa, chicken with rice, mango smoothie, chai, and basbousa, all amazing. Staff was warm and friendly. Make sure to visit this gem!
A gem in the town. I have been going here since 2014.
Good Somali food. Prices are very reasonable and portion sizes are good. Food is very delicious. Give it a try and you will get hooked. The owners are very humble and nice couple. They add a personal touch to their service.
Definitely try the tender goat platter. They charge less and give decent amount of food. No gratuity or service charges either. Leaving a good tip is surely recommended.
I didn’t know I was that hungry until I started eating. Glad I got it too go, simplify delicious. The green sauce and all the flavors in the rice is really satisfying. I had the salmon dinner. The dinner is worth the wait/made to order. Man in the back be throwing down!!!
This gem of a restaurant is tucked into a pretty bland building that you might just zoom by. Glad I finally stopped in! Had a delicious salmon platter that came with an interesting and spicy green sauce. The service is great and the staff is friendly. An excellent local business to support!
For the price compared to the quantity and quality you get, this place is awesome. 6 bucks for dang near a foot long Somali steak sandwich.
Not sure if you will find a better bang for your buck lunch option
Still need to try more of the menu, but the sambusas & the mango juice are so delicious! It’s just around the corner of Brady Street, but you’d be hard-pressed to find other restaurants this tasty and affordable along Brady itself. Big fan.
Warm friendly atmosphere, really delicious food. We had the lamb on mixed veggies which was just what we wanted, loads of greens and complemented the tender spicy lamb perfectly.
I ate here for the first time and got the Somali style steak last night and it was absolutely amazing. I was a little skeptical at first because it doesn’t look like much but it was so flavorful and tender. The rice is some of the best rice I’ve ever had. You also MUST get the mango juice. It is so good and so refreshing. I had no idea that I would love Somalian food so much. Honestly, this is some of the best takeout I’ve had in Milwaukee. Will definitely be a regular here.
Best place to eat in the city. Amazing food, prices, atmosphere.
Absolutely amazing! Came in 15 mins before close, the guy seemed pretty upset. But regardless he made my food, not knowing I was technically a first time customer. The lady working was very nice and pleasant. Food was bomb dot come. Will be a forever customer here. Can't believe I have lived so long on the east side and never knew. Stop reading and go try this place.
first: I had the tilapia platter , my partner had the goat platter, we were silent for the first probably ten minutes of eating simply because the food was so good and flavorful it had all of our attention!
Now that you know you really gotta try this place: It took me back to home cooked meals that I hadn't had in years. This single plate of food was more flavorful and interesting than probably most meals I've had since moving to Milwaukee. I'm looking forward to going back already.
Just phenomenal! I'm so impressed and blown away by the incredible, delicious food!
With limited resources they provide prompt and hot service.
Tasty food.
Halal food.
Cheap also.
A 5 star inexpensive East African style restaurant that looks very plain walking in. Friendly fast service. Found this place prior to the show at Shank Hall featuring Kinky Friedman while walking the neighborhood looking for a place to eat. Asked the locals and they happily pointed us to the Blue Star. Took the friendly neighbors advice and got the Tilapia sandwich with the works. I was not real hungry but it was so good I devoured it. My friend Hank the Newzman was along and he had the Tilapia platter with Basmati Rice, some bright vegetables beautifully presented on a paper platter. Also got the Hummus and pitas as a side, all delightful.
We are happily stuffed for $25 which included the tip.
Hope you get a chance to enjoy!!
Delicious, authentic Somali food. Highly recommend kay-kay with goat. Or try the veggies or beef suqaar over kay-kay. Point is, try the kay-kay. You won't be disappointed.
Small place. Good service. The food was delicious. It’s also Halal.
Have visited several times and have tried both their plates and sandwiches. Sandwiches are our favorite!
Everything about this place is amazing. The owner is just a sweet guy, pretty down to earth . Their beef sandwich is simply so tasty, huge and juicy. And the prices are unbelievably low relative to the quality of food. 100% recommended.
One of the best restaurants in the Milwaukee area, mashallah, try it out and you will most likely leave a review.
Gem of a restaurant - excellent food at a fantastic price. I had to talk my girlfriend into it, but it's now a regular stop for her as well!
I had an out of body experience while trying the Kay Kay and the sambusas. Everything is so flavorful and prepared with care, and also has big portions. Try an ice cold can of vimto to have a sweet treat with your meal! Amazing place, would recommend to anyone!
This place is consistently some of the best food in the city, at an incredible price.
My personal favorite is the chicken suqaar, but I've never had anything I didn't love.
At $7 for a LARGE meal, it's absolutely worth giving a try.
Got my meal wrapped in crapes. The mango drink was 👌🏾
Try their goat platters and samosa so delicious. Lovely and kind chef
Blue Star cafe is truly a taste of Somalia 🇸🇴 in Milwaukee (MashaAllah!). I love coming here with my family, and the food is consistently delicious whether we dine in or take out. The owners are very nice and welcoming, and their hospitality is what makes the experience so great. For the food, you can’t go wrong. Always add some chicken or beef sambusa to your order with basbaas on the side…and if you want a real traditional Somali culinary experience, ask for a banana to eat with your rice or pasta dish! Great portions and pricing as well.
Food was good. Particularly the sambusas. Reasonable prices. Was fairly quick too. I will be back.
Ummm, umm, good
. Never had Somalian food but it's great and fresh..
So good highly recommended
Loved my watermelon juice
You literally can’t get better food for the price. I’ve never had a disappointing experience from this place
Great place to eat medium spiced food in reasonable price.
Quantity- I was full
Price- $10 a meal, what else can one ask
Food decoration- Looked Yummy.
This is a place to remember and return. Love the food! Ma and Pa owned and run with plenty of heart. Tried tilapia entrée and veggie sambusa, enjoyed all of it. Was large portions. The east African cuisine is a treat!
Amazing food and great prices. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Awesome food and service. Reasonable pricing as well.
Fantastic food, and the mango smoothie was the best drink I've ever had
I love this place. Food is amazing....We ordered platter of goat, beef and chicken dishes. The meat and rice was very well seasoned, tasted amazing. The food was spiced appropriately to make it delicious.
We got sambusa and mango juice too. Owners are really nice and helpful people.
This place is featured in newspaper and magazine and also about 400 reviews on Google with 4.8 star rating does mean something....
Pasta + your choice of protein for only $12, one of the best deals on the east side
Very good food all the time and pleasant staff. The tilapia is delicious, hot and crispy all the time. The rice is so good as well. Support your local black owned businesses. Blue star serves authentic delicious food!
Great customer service and a delicious meal. I'll be back.
It is month of Ramadhan, I’ve been craving to eat their tender goat, I called ahead so they can prepare it for us, a very kind sister and brother prepared everything for us to have iftar, he even gave us some dates when adzan come.
May Allah gives you guy’s health and patient to serve all hungry customers like us 😊 Alhamdulillaaahhhhh 🌹
This is such a wonderful restaurant! The food is fresh and delicious. The owners are so nice. It’s been a while since we’ve ordered takeout from there—to be corrected this weekend!
Delicious food. Great price. Thank you.
One of the best restaurants that I've tried in Milwaukee. If you have never had Somalian food before, this is the place to visit
Best Somali restaurant in town—friendly and welcoming staff.
Amazing food. Best goat I’ve had in US
Incredible food, lovely people. Best Somali food in MKE
I would give Blue Star Cafe more than the five stars if I could! I love trying different ethnic foods and I will voice that this cafe is so worthwhile for your palette. The owners are incredibly kind, the service was speedy, the prices are great for the servings you receive, AND man the food is rockin. The mango smoothie that I ordered was fresh and my meal was so flavorful - I can’t wait to go back and try all of the different menu items soon. A new favorite spot of mine for sure. 💛💛
The place is very clean, the owner is very friendly and welcoming.. many different dishes to choose from, affordable price. I had the tilapia with rice, the best East African/Somali rice I have had!
We really enjoyed Somali food. We ordered four different dishes, two sandwiches, the goat and hummus were very good. The portions amazing. We already recommended them to our family. Take out process was also easy.
NEVER been disappointed when I've gone. I always buy a bunch of their chicken and beef samosas, and get extra of their jalapenos-vinegar sauce for it. I also recommend the goat sandwich and I can't recall what my friend had, but everything was absolutely phenomenal!!!!
Awesome family owned establishment. I've never tried African food before and I was pleasantly surprised! They serve halal meat which I know is held to higher standards than regular meats. From the outside it does not look very appealing but the flavors are on point. I tried the beef plate, but next time I want to try the goat. It's my new favorite east side cheap eats!
Love this place. I've been going there for about 5 years. Every meal has great flavor, tender meat. I love the steak sandwich, goat, sambusas, hummus, and chicken. Owners are friendly and the prices are fantastic, you can get a hearty meal for $10 or less
The best Somalian food🔥🔥 love the sandwich 🙏
This place is the best! The food is really good and so cheap! You can easily get two meals out of the giant sandwiches, especially if you order a samosa or two. Which you should, because they're delicious.
My personal favorite is the goat platter. I don't know what they put in that rice, but when you get all the rice, veggies, and meat together it's a perfect bite every time.
Big portion sizes of excellent food that won't hurt your pockets, everyone there is friendly and the fresh watermelon juice is a must have.
Can’t think of a place where you can get 6$ big sandwiches anymore… but at blue star cafe you get a steak or chicken sandwich for cheap and it’s AMAZING! Quick service, better food.
I’ve eaten here twice now and both times were delicious. I usually get the beef plate with jasmine rice. The beef is always super soft and flavorful. In addition their sambusas are amazing; flavorful, crust is amazing and perfectly cooked. Everything also comes with a bright green salsa which is not only incredibly spicey, but refreshing and flavorful. Lastly, they are always friendly and quick service.
Wow! Amazing food. Premier quality food at fast food prices.
I had the goat with spinach and potatoes, best meal I've had in a very long while.
Wonderful, fresh and tasty food!
This is literally some of the best, if not the best food I've had living in Milwaukee. No matter which meat you choose, it is always seasoned and cooked perfectly. I highly recommend the goat. The meat practically melts when you bite into it and the flavor is incredible. Not to mention you get enough meat for an entire meal PLUS enough rice to fill an entire takeout box to the brim. For $10 it is an absolute steal.
Great Flavorful food in a good portion size. Excited to go back, especially for the baklava!
Made this account just to leave this review. Truly fantastic. Have had about half the menu thus far and it only seems to get better and better. Service is prompt, you get your food fast, and its super reasonably priced. The food delivers incredible flavors every time. Love this place. Dont be fooled by the quaint appearance, this is one of the best restaurants in the city.
First time visit! Won't be my last! Had the beef crepes which were awesome, especially the texture and taste of the crepe! The sambusas were large and tasty. Great prices, outstanding flavors! Quick service.
Me and muly husband tried this restaurant for the 1st time (since we are always up for foreign cuisines). Loved the food!! Full of flavors! I am an Indian, so I can say that it is little similar to Indian food, but the spices are toned down, still full of flavors. We ordered goat and rice, sambusa (chicken and veg), pita bread and hummus....Yummmm😍! The staff even gave free desert with the food and that just melted in mouth...I guess it is called bakhlawa, if not then it sure tasted like that😍! A must try place😃!
The food was great with large portions for the price. I ordered the tender goat with half rice half salad and my friend ordered hummus (which was enough for at least 4 as an appetizer!) and they were delicious. It felt like I'm at the owner's home because of their generosity. It's a hidden gem which they could do a better job at marketing. I guess their marketing is word of mouth! I'd definitely return. Don't expect a fancy atmosphere though, it's just simple and clean.
For a modest sized eatery, Blue Star Cafe packs a punch. Genuine Somalian dishes are delicious and in my honest opinion, is conpatible with the American palate. You will be pleased with the generous portions so be prepared to really get stuffed without heartburn. The goat dish is soo tender, scrumptious and flavorful. The pita bread is not like what you would find in other places, as it is pliable soft and airy with a fine crispy outer layer. Also delicious is Star's jalapeno chutney. It is not too spicey but has a wonderful freshness to it. Here, I've come to appreciate chai tea. Recomend to get half rice and half salad with your choice of meats this adds nice dimension to the meal, in terms of the warm and cool interplay between components of the dish. The couple who own and operate Star Cafe serve the meal w genuine friendliness and courtesy - Highly recommend and will definitely come back on next visit to Milwaukee.
I was told this was a place I needed to try after moving into the area recently. I did, and was not disappointed. The tender goat platter was fantastic and the rice they serve with it is just as amazing. Every grain of rice separate from one another, not sticky at all... Not sure how they do it but man is it good. Also, do yourself a favor and get the watermelon juice. That was the Cherry on top of the whole experience
A small almost unnoticeable location that puts out fantastic food. The service can be a bit slow for bigger groups, but its worth the wait. I can't recommend the beef sambusa strongly enough, and all of their platters are delicious and big enough for a couple meals.
Excellent African food. Goat soup, sambusas, Jasmine rice, fish ECT. I love this restaurant.
Awesome take out. You get a huge portion for a reasonable price and the food is delicious. Make sure to try some sambusas and the mango smoothie.
Super kind and welcoming staff, food quality is excellent and it just take one try then you’ll become regular customer
The Chicken filet sandwich is hands-down the best Chicken sandwich I've ever had, maybe best sandwich ever. The salmon sandwich comes with the same toppings and is also delicious, just a little different texture. Sambusas are a steal, I like the Chicken more than the beef. Their deserts are also next-level amazing.
This family run restaurant serves as African dishes which are truly made with authentic ingredients. Your order will be taken, prepared & served by the family who own Blue Star. Diners are made to feel like they've been invited into the home of this friendly family run business. The menu changes often, giving diners a chance to experience various flavors of African Cuisine. Not sure what to order? The owners happily discuss what you enjoy eating and make recommendations. Break free of the ever growing cadre of nearby trendy hot spots & enjoy something truly memorable!
Absolutely wonderful food. Generous serving sizes and friendly family run vibe.
Nice Food. Good Halal option in Milwaukee
This was both mine and my loves first time visiting, the owner was both patient and very helpful. The environment was warm, inviting & clean! The menu was not hard to follow, and our food arrived absolutely fresh, aromatic and delicious! I had a combo of goat, chicken & steak, while my husband had just chicken. Both were served on top of a bed of Basmati Rice with fresh seasoned veggies, and raisins! My apologies, I'm not certain of how to upload the pics, if I figure it out, I’ll edit this post so that I can share! Trust me you while not be sorry! We will be returning very soon!
Update: This is after several visits and still, we are always more than satisfied ! Pictured is the mixed plate with chicken, goat and steak on top of flavorful basmati rice w/ mixed veggies and raisins, a steak sandwich & chicken and beef sambusas sure to satisfy! Always fresh and filling!
The ambience is nothing special, but the food is so comforting and so tasty. Give the tender goat and the mango smoothie a chance!!
I found out about this place through a book about Milwaukee. I had never heard of it and I had never had Somalian food before. It is absolutely amazing! Instantly become one of my regular places now I’ve gone dozens of times. I always get the Tender Goat. Also the staff go above and beyond with the service. Wish I could give 10 stars.
Awesome place. Amazing host. Definitely supporting this restaurant and coming back here. The sambusas are also worth it and very large. Platters are generous so you’ll definitely be taking food home as well.
I've been here 4 times and this is my first review... Because every time I go, I'm so fixated on the food that I forget to write a review!
The beef sambusa is amazing. My favorite dish is the tilapia with rice. I forego the raisins but others like them. The green sauce has a kick so be careful but luckily it's served on the side!
The owners are incredibly nice and helpful. The service can be a bit slow at times but well worth it!
A must try in Milwaukee.
Food is really good with many choices, prices are cheap, portions are huge and the staff is very welcoming, especially the great Chef Um Ahmed. Been there 50 times at least, never been disappointed.
Blue Star Café is an East African restaurant off Brady Street in downtown Milwaukee. A local diamond in the rough!
Food: We had a group of 4, and started with the sambusas and humus. Sambusas were very crunchy, and the meat was very flavorful. The humus was off the charts good, sprinkled with seasonings, cucumbers and tomatoes with warm pita bread. I also had their homemade chai tea, which I’d highly recommend. We all had their platters, which all were tons of food, and delicious. Highly recommend getting the crepes as well! All this said, every item we ate was well prepared and delicious.
Atmosphere: Deffinitly it’s downfall, it is a very small establishment, very little décor. Maybe not the best for entertaining or what not, but don’t let it deter you from going, as…..
Service: Run by a small family, our service was amazing and incredibly friendly. Saying the atmosphere and service was charming doesn’t do it service.
My score: 9/10. Honestly, one of the better meals in a while, in a very unassuming yet warm location. Wouldn’t recommend for entertaining or whathaveyou, but the food and charm is well worth a visit.
I may be a bit biased on this review due to the fact that I had been craving non-fried fish for a while, and got to the place hungry, so that's like a ×4 multiplier, but the food (tilapia on a bed of rice plus lettuce, raisins and a mildly spicy green sauce) was, simply put, delicious. Plus a nice, hot chai tea, and a warm and cozy place.
Loved it
The goat platter is amazing. Super tender, great flavor, and very well priced. Also, be sure to order yourself some fresh mango juice!
The food is so good! Flavorful, rich, and fresh, they got it all. Service is super fast, and staff is really nice. Also, portions are huge and cheap. I’m definitely gonna be here again.
This food belongs in a Michelin restaurant. It is so delicious and authentic. Their spicy sauce is actually spicy. Some of the best spiced rice Ive eaten. Authentic and so well priced.
Awesome food...awesome service. The lady is one of her own to provide such food at this price...very generous with portion...
Fresh, hot and the moment you get the food it just smells amazing.🍽 😋
Real authentic. Flavor with each bite. My family tried Beef with Pasta, goat meat with Kay Kay, chicken with rice and tilapia with rice platters.
Huge portions. Kay kay was a real surprise.
Price is $9 for any platter.
We had sambusa, and it is faaaantastic.
Chai was nice as well.
The nicest meal we had for quite a while. Rarely do I post a review, but this gem deserves a good one.
It is not a fancy place, but the food is really good and well worth it.
The food here is absolutely excellent! The chicken and rice platter, the crepe platter, and the sambusas here are all amazing. The staff here are all very attentive and friendly. Would absolutely recommend anyone come here for a nice, cheap and filling meal.
Deliciousness. All the flavors were fresh and vibrant. Dishes were colorful and plentiful with an abundance of flavor and visual appeal. The sambosas were large and phenomenal, the chicken suqar great. My gf had the tender goat meat kay kay. Wow.
Very nice owners, delicious Somalian food. Sambusas are delicious (we got extra to take home). Chicken Suqar platter was amazing-the chicken was so flavorful and tender! We will definitely be back!
This food is incredible. My go to’s are the goat platter or the veggie platter. Both taste great and are huge! The staff is very friendly and make me feel very welcome.
Delicious and inexpensive. Stopped here during summerfest and it was great. But stick to the beef samosas instead of the chicken
This is absolutely amazing , the best food ive had in Milwaukee… 10/10
The steak sandwich was delicious and enough for two meals for the ladies, one meal for the guys. The goat meat with rice is the best!! My friends and I love to get that when we drop in on the weekend.
Their food is extremely good.. and so is their chai tea. They give you BIG portions of food unlike a alot of restaurants! Me, my mom and my sister have been coming here since they first opened up. Were one of their known customers. The all are really sweet people... Yesterday when we ate out, the food was on point and it was seasoned right. I recommend everyone to try them but sometines they do have thier off days. Who doesn't? Besides that everything is fine. Love them<3
One of the best. halal food
Great food. Halal.
Always great food! Prices are fair and the portions are large. Lots of flavor!
My husband and I make the drive to Milwaukee to stock up on their sambusa: fried pastry with chicken, veggies, or ground beef. So delicious!
I just moved my wig shop down the block and eat out daily I kept passing this up because of being afraid I wouldn't like it. OMG I'm so glad I did now I eat here almost daily the food is awesome fresh and big portion me and my daughter share a plate every day. I actually get sad when they are closed. The food is awesome allot like Arabic food love it
Great food and portions. Everything is always fresh, delicious and a great price.
They have the best food in town. Everyone should try. The Somalian steak platter. That's what I order every time
It's a very delicious food, great portion and cheap prices. The only problem is the place is small and a bit dirty. But we'll like their food and will come back for sure 😜 …
Good experience. Menu was limited but everything tasted great and was halal. Ordered the basmati rice with beef, chicken sub and chicken samosa. The owner was friendly and service was quick.
My favorite place on the east side for take out. Very friendly and delicious.
DELICIOUS 😋 TASTE GREAT & LARGE PORTIONS. Great customer service. Literally I would eat here every day 😋 🧡💛💚💙
Very friendly staff and good food. You get good food with reasonable price at this place. And tipping is optional here. It is family run cafe and wait time is around 10-15 min on average depending on how busy they are.
Crazy big portion sizes. I'm a big man and it takes me two meals sometimes to finish it. The food is very authentic and the people there are great
One of my favorite spots in town! Delicious food and very nice people. The owners serve you the food.
It is my opinion that this place should be the highest rated spot in Milwaukee. Every time I eat there, it gets better and better. I'm convinced magic is involved in the preparation of their food.
Roasted Salmon was delicious! Humus very good. Wonderful food.
I was too excited to try out this place but was disappointed. Food was too bland. Serving was generous but what's the point if it lacks taste. It looked better then it tasted.
Very delicious food, but it take a long time to make , but still delicious. Also, the smell will stick to your clothes. You have to take your food out side and order by phone before you arrive there
The food quality, taste, portion and price are all of excellent quality that is unbeatable anywhere. What else is there to look for? This family owned restaurant is worth every penny and second you spend here.
The food was absolutely delicious. Great service and prices.
Truly one of the best African cuisine in point-blank fine cuisine the Milwaukee family-owned authentic food almost done comparable to any type of food in in Milwaukee affordable at the same time large proportions and The Taste and flavor of the food is better than any of the food in some of these places that are charging $50 a plate it deserves more credit and people should become aware of this because it deserves more advertisement people to recognize what a contribution to the city this restaurant is thank you Blue Star for the great food and all the hard work and Hospitality that you give to the city
First time here and absolutely loved it. Felt like I traveled out of Milwaukee to a new country. Food was delicious and the berry smoothie was 🔥🔥🔥 …
Outstanding food and has been open a long time. It is a family run joint, anyone who lives near there should support it.
It's a small menu, but excellent authentic Somalian food. Could not recommend the goat any more highly
Great food at an affordable price. Try the chicken sambusa, pita bread with hummus, and anything with rice.
One of the best meals I've had in awhile. Friendly, quick service, affordable. Ordered the goat and rice, delicious.
The Chicken Suqqar is AMAZING!! The owners are incredibly nice. Great atmosphere!
Really great hummus! Owners seem very nice and we’re helpful and patient with our first order.
Great place to eat, don't let the size of the returatnt fool you.
First time and it was a surprise. I would definitely come back and i recommend anyone who likes good food.
Delicious food. Many rice based dishes all with fresh healthful ingredients. Chai tea is tasty. Try the spicy green sauce.
When I lived on the east side this was the place I got my food from the most. They are higher-restaurant quality with the speed and cost of a fast food chain. Highly recommended!
Amazing food and prices, hidden gem right off brady
Fabulous food!! Great service. Reasonable prices.
Wow. Seriously some of the best food you can get for under $10. Flavorful, generous portions, the goat platter was so, so good.
The best chicken fillet sandwich I have ever had. Don't miss it. Very friendly staff and reasonable price!
Amazing food. Very nice staff, super welcoming. Goat and KayKay is phenomenal
Truly enjoy with the mix of the rice and pasta mix with all sorts of meats such as chicken, steak, and lamb with all the other side dishes that comes up. Always a must stop every time I am in Milwaukee
The best Somali food. Masha Allah thank you to the great chef. I will definitely come here anytime.
Best food, service, atmosphere. I love this place and the food is tasty and reasonably priced.
This is really one of the best Somalis restaurants in the Midwest their food is great, the price is awesome and the staff are really amazing! This is hidden gem spot
The food, no word can explain how amazing it is. The prices are really good. So worth it! And dont get me started on how nice and welcoming the staff are!!
Love this place, great home cooked food. Amazing portions and wonderful taste. Definitely one of my go to spots.
I travel a lot this is one of the best Somalis restaurants i visited, they have a healthy and good foods out there, their rice and Goat meat test good, no oil or fat at all , they deserve the 5star i gave
Their food is always fresh and tasty if you like less spice and healthy food. It's really good!😊 …
Great food,huge portions, friendly staff,excellent service with unbeatable prices! Find a parking space and bring your appetite!
They are taking covid seriously, and have hand sanitizer all over the place. I felt safe in there while I ordered my food to go, of which, was really tasty.
I love the Somali Food, i go there mostly every month or so, and i buy the whole tray, its enough for about 6 people.
Milwaukee severely lacks representation of other parts of the world in most aspects, but especially in cuisine. Regardless, sitting down with a nice homey serving of rice, meat, vegetables etc. after a long day is an unbeatable feeling.
Best food ever, prices are also so good. People in here are wonderful.
Outstanding restaurant. Sandwiches here is one of the best values in the entire city
Always great food, service and wonderful experience dining in or carrying out. LOVE THIS PLACE and STAFF❤❣💯 …
Awesome food, I can tell you non of the restaurants in Milwaukee serve halal meat like this one. You feel it at the very 1st bite.
These guys saved my stay here. Thank you. At least I'm having food that my mouth understands 🤣 …
Excellent amazing food! Our favorite food from this place is the beef suqaar sandwich, chicken suqaar sandwich, and the beef and chicken samosas!!!
Great and very flavorful, healthy food. There is very little wait time for the food as well. Good prices
Great food great price
Very good quality, great portions and very reasonable prices - highly recommend!
Friendly and food presented beautiful on your plate. Natural food no chemicals. Highly recommend
Very good place to eat. Specially try its Tender goat, Kay Kay and Sambusas. And if it is important for you, all the foods are Halal.
Hand down I loved her rice and the meat the chicken I love this place
Had the chicken kaykay and the veggie sambusa, both very tasty comfort food
Amazing sandwiches, my God. Lovely and warm staff. Give these guys a try, please.
Tried here for the first time today. Excellent food and so much. Shared with three of my coworkers. Very, very good.
Such a beautiful meal & yummy, rise with goat meat, and original mango I love it. I would eat every day!!!
Awesome food. Nice service! A ton of food for the price!! Had the beef suqar sandwich, very delicious!
Loved the food. Beef with basmati rice and beef samosas are my favorite items. Very healthy food.
Fell in love with they goat and rice with the raisins omg off the chain omw back as we speak
Attentive staff and delicious food. I had the goat and rice. Hearty portions plus affordable
Love this place. Owners are beautiful patient people. Food is great quality, and you can't beat the prices!
Thw place is very plain and you order from the counter. But go! The food is uniformly excellent, and prices cheap.
This is the best place where you want to eat/dine and feel like you are at home.
Don't miss out the Eastern African food
Delicious Somalian food. The goat is my recommendation. The fish dinner and the sandwiches are also delicious.
Best African food. Chai tea self serve is cool and the portions togo are exceptional.
Great! This place is so good I had to come again the next day. The kay kay with goat is phenomenal, especially with the green hot sauce.
Delicious food with great flavors and attentive service. Definitely going back!
Small, chill place. The goat was amazing and the staff was friendly. Will definitely be back in the future.
Great food from an authentic restaurant. Recommended to all, support local business!
Really good food and at amazing prices. Give the platters a try and save some space for the sweets.
very good food!!! I highly recommend the salmon sandwich. overall 10/10
This is one of me favorite restaurants in the world.
Goat qorma is awesome!
Amazing food! Great small cafe feel and super affordable!
Great recommendation. Salmon played with rice. Expertly prepared. Excellent service!
The food was amazing, the owners are super friendly and made the experience great!
Best restaurant in milwaukee if you need good food tired of McDonald this the place you need to go also they had the best service friendly people clean place anyone live in milwaukee check this place trust me you won’t disappoint
I used to live next door to this place so I had plenty of opportunities to swing by. The service was always stellar and the food was always amazing.
Never tried African food before. This was totally beyond my expectation. I had goat meat and rice. I ate everything up.
Such delicious food (and so much of it) for a really low price. Really this is just some tasty food.
Delicious food and reasonable prices good service, definitely recommend
Just go here and try a platter and a side of hummus. You won’t regret it
Very good quality food and also very nice people. The best are "Tender Goat" and "KK".
Homemade food with the right spices. Dish portions are filling. I love the rice.
The goat plate was The G.O.A.T.
The sambusas were The B.U.S.A.
Awesome place, wonderful people.
Best food, nice staff. If you go here once you will go there everyday!
It was the first time I had the food here. It was a great experience. I enjoyed the food here.
Love love love!!!!!! This place is awesome fresh food friendly staff. The watermelon water is a must try.
Love this place! Everything I’ve tried this far has been very good. Staff is friendly
Amazing food and also the service was top. I would recommend this restaurant.
This place is such an amazing hidden gem!!! LOVE it.
I had basmati rice with goat meat and it was very good. Their prices are very affordable.
Truly a pleasure to the taste buds .... This place was not only clean and friendly .... It quick and curtious
Food is AMAZING, service is very good too, go there super frequently!
Very tasty food and a friendly family run operation. A great addition to the Brady st area.
Great service. Great prices. AMAZING food. Highly recommend it!!
The food here is delicious, served in generous portions, and the price is very affordable.
Friendly and they have a fresh and good food love it.
The place is a Somali style African cuisine restaurant very tasty food people are welcome to try the food I know I did
One of the best places I've ever been as far as how the food tastes.
best food ever luv it im glad i end up here .. friendly service
They have chicken fillet with rice. One of the best dishes. You will not regret
Good restaurant And delicious food You can find from this restaurant different kinds of Foods plus the price is not expensive..
Wonderful east African food.
Great, tasty and not expensive. Sandwiches are very good
Tastes so good I don't mind watching the WNBA when they have it on TV
Great food and great people! Will definitely return for another kay-kay dish
Awesome food !! Will be my go to destination from now on
Very tasty, authentic food, great value.
My spot great food at reasonable prices. Highly recommend!
Very nice staff, best tea, great goat meat with rice, peaceful place
Amazing Food! Definitely recommend.
My 11 year old liked it.
I thought it was really good.
Highly recommend it
Great food & great service! A favorite when in the downtown area
Good food, the goat is always delicious!
Great Food ! Would highly recommend !
It's a great Somali restaurant place people need to try that cuisine style
Very good quality food, reasonable prices, and good service.
They have great food there, but unfortunately they are not clean
Delicious food luv it try sambusa beef and one cup of tea 🇸🇴👍 …
Amazing food, especially for the price, in an otherwise unassuming place.
Best East African food ! Y’ll gotta check this out !
Charming people, tasty food, huge portions, low prices. What more could you ask for?
Chicken and rice is my favorite....a must try with yogurt and the spicy sauce....yummy!
No matter what taste you have you'll like the food. If you haven't tried it you're missing out.
Delicious!!!
I always get the goat plate!
Delicious, genuine and extremely good food. Excellent service.
Delicious, flavorful and inexpensive. Bottomless Chai for $.99, and it is GREAT chai.
Excellent experience. Owners explain dishes. Fast service.
Great food and healthy too. Best pita and hummus
MashaAllah very clean, delicious, and fast service!
Amazing testy food, I wanted to come all the way from Sheboygan all most every weekend.
Had their chicken and rice... I loved it and the price was very affordable
The food and service was really fantastic.
If you're sceptical about trying Somali food, go for it. Some of the tastiest there is.
Perfect scenery reminds me of somlia a lot I love everything on the menu
Great family owned cafe! Food is great with that price!
Small and extremely clean and very sweet in regards to service. Im impressed.
Wonderful and polite staff. The food has me going back for more.
Food was delicious, and everything is halal. The sambusa was huge!!
Once again, excellent food and service. Love these guys!
I cannot reccomend this place high enough. The staff is friendly and the food is beyond amazing.
very good restaurant
This is not a pretty or quaint cafe, but the food is really excellent.
Great food and excellent service, good atmosphere.
Great food & service at a good price!
Tender rice is delicious. At the end mango lassi satisfies
I couldn’t stop. I’m not sure if I remembered how to at the time.
P.s. green sauce all day.
Great food. Friendly staff. Will be back!!
Great food outstanding service peaceful atmosphere
Extremely genuine excellent service. Delicious food and smoothies.
Wow Nice test food I want said thanks ❤️
Try rice with goat meat and also banana. That is great food, less price.
Always good food, good customer service and always with a smile.
very authentic and well made food
Wonderful food and service in an unpretentious location.
Great food, family owned and operated.
Super good veggie kay kay... incredible green chili sauce
Big portions, great food, good price.
My favorite restaurant in all of Milwaukee <3
The chicken sandwich along with the spicy green sauce was fantastic!
Food is amazing.
Food is great. Definitely recommend this place.
It’s like my mom cooking
It’s very delicious
I recommend it
Delicious food.
Clean place.
Good prices.
The food and the meat all amazing and delicious
You're food brings me joy!
Hands down the best restaurant in Milwaukee. AMAZING!
A hidden gem. Wonderful family own local restaurant.
It's been over 2years since I tested the BLUE and still's good as -'&@;:$
This place is a gem. If you don't know whether or not you like Somalian food, you do. If you think you don't like Somalian food, go here.
Great healthy food. Nice people.
Great food but the wait is long.
Reasonably priced food, large portions
Great neighborhood spot with delicious food and great service!
Very delicious food and very inexpensive.
Went there for the first time yesterday and looking forward to going back!
Excellent place, reasonable price, good quantity
just try it. its a different food with different world. i love it.
It's very delicious
Oh! man or lady lol. I can say only one word "GO AND CHECK IT" or may be too mehh!
Excellent service, homey Mum & pop restaurant.
Best Food and great price.
Blue Star..
The people arw always nice & the food is always good..!!
Great food, definitely recommend.
Phenomenal food at a good price!
Great food and cheap too!
Try it and you won't regret it.it is that good
Best place in Milwaukee hands down
best food. Order lamb with rice yummy
Delicious all around.
Excellent value, very tasty
Good foods and great customers service!!
Lamb with rice only potatoes and yogurt yum!!! Friendly staff!!
Best food in town.
❤
Very good hummus! Great service!
Wonderful food, reasonably pticed
It has a good rich with meat and sandwich.
Awesome with good food and nice people
Great place, quiet. I loved it
Good food and friendly people
Great place to eat... friendly staff
Delicious and very tasty!
World's finest sandwich I reckon
Great Plates and good prices
Always delicious!
Extremely tender goat. Chai was stellar.
Best fish dinner around!!!
Simple restaurant with reasonable price
Nice food and very good servicess
The tilapia sandwich is great!
Excellent mouthwatering food!
Nice food thanks
10 out of 10 every time.
The food just isn’t very good.
Very good food and good people
Best Somali cuisine in milwaukee
Amazing food for the price
in the running for best food in the city
Cheap, more and delicious.
Chicken sandwich is the best!
The best food in Milwaukee.
Mashah allah food and service
So so so so so good. Try the tilapia!
Amazing unique flavors!
Delicious and home-ly service
The food is good and cheap.
Great food!
Very good food
Amazing food!
Just ok
Good stuf
This is the best restaurant in Milwaukee
Was the best ever i never go
Great 👍👍👍 …
Try the chicken sugar sandwich.
Good place to fill up ur hunger
steak sandwich was great
The best.
Food is always great
Such a great restaurant
Best meal in Milwaukee
Very delicious food
Great food!
Best food in the city
Great food
best food ever
omar
Great food
Fantastic feeding!
Loved the samosas
Best food ever
Very good food
Great reasonable price, GREAT service!!!!!!!!!!
favorite place in milwaukee
very good food
Good restaurant
Awesome
Great food
Great food
G00d
Great food
The best in Milwaukee
It is the best in city
I loved it
Delicious!
It is nice