Reviews of On the Bus. (Restaurant) in Milwaukee (Wisconsin).

On the Bus

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Vegan restaurant

400 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States

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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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The sandwiches are pretty good! It's a cute little set up. Across from this place is a bunch of vegan chocolate bars. The ice cream was delicious and cream. Yummy bread, "bacon" seemed a bit off The staff was not very friendly and not very informative. The fries were old and stale. The smoothie/shakes were not available. Only the ice cream was available. Every question I asked seemed like it was a bother to the cashier.

Amber Sherry

We never skip the On the Bus smoothie spot! Great and healthy options, vegan, and my soul loves this place. It's a must! We came here right after a different similar place, and thus was a much better experience all around.

Caleb Carter

I am not vegan. This was likely the best vegan substitute for ice cream I have ever experienced. That said, I will always prefer actual ice cream versus this. We tried a few flavors and found that all of them were pretty good. The waffle cones were awful. It was like they were rancid and stale. Definitely not worth it. Almost ruined our experience.

Nathan Kroll

Amazing food for vegans and non vegans. Went here on a whim and got an amazing Ruben, wife got Southwestern Sandwich, and our friend (non vegan) got the Mushrooms Burger. We all enjoyed the hell outta our food. Highly recommended 😍

Mickey A.

Excellent vegan restaurant! I have to say that I came here multiple times and loved everything about this place. First, the service is amazing! Second, the prices are pretty reasonable! Third, the food is very flavorful. I ordered the vegan breakfast sandwich and it brought me back to my non vegan days! I felt like I was eating regular food! I also ordered the vegan jalapeño burger and it was a lot of food and I enjoyed every bite! I HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone vegan and non vegan alike!!!

G Naylor

I tried a chocolate chip cookie and the Cuban sandwich. The cookie was outstanding. The sandwich was probably the best vegan sandwich I've ever had and OMG that bread was crazy good. Definitely a gem!

Miguel Garcia

On a business trip when I found On the Bus. In the middle of a market food hall which made it even better since I was traveling with non-vegans. Stumbling upon great vegan places makes my day and this was no exception. I had the vegan Cuban and it was so tasty. Would absolutely go back when in Milwaukee again.

Nickolas Lee

Fantastic place to stop for lunch. Plenty of healthy options that taste fantastic. You'll find something for you and feel good about what you're eating. Acai bowls, sandwiches, burgers, vegan and vegetarian options, all put together expertly for your enjoyment! Do not skip this place!

Chelsea Lawson

Cute shop set up with lots of options for food and drinks. I got there blue peanut açaí bowl and it was good but not the best I’ve had for $11. It was smaller than I expected, softer so it melted fast and not as aesthetic looking.

Rochelle Stewart

Delicious donut burger! My husband isn't vegan and liked his burger! It's a no for me on the grilled cheese. But it's for kids it says on the menu. But it is big enough for a adult. The lady with the dreadlocks was great!

Kara Ayn

Best vegan spot I found in Milwaukee. Tried the Reuben and came back for the basil pesto. Both were so tasty. Great green smoothie too!

Suebob D

Great to have a vegan option. Food is creative and good, but the service was unfriendly to the point of rudeness. Order taker never spoke to me. Took about 30 minutes to get one sandwich and they just dumped it on a rack, didn’t call my name. I walked over to check the ticket to see if it was mine and as I stood there, the worker shoved me aside to leave the booth.

H R

I went for the basil pesto sandwich which was really tasty & filling, definitely didn't need the bag of chips to go with it! All the ingredients were super fresh & the vegan substitutes were excellent. I'll be back!

C. Van Fossen

It's so good here. Have the southwest melt, the Reuben and any milkshake. The sweet treats are the best. This spot is a vegan stronghold in MKE.

Shane Seuring

An amazing option that every Milwaukee area vegan should try. They have lots of options and even sell vegan products as well. I usually like to pick any one of their burgers along with a shake.

Laine Scott

In a world of meat and potatoes, On the Bus is right on Target, with a great selection of plant based eats. I had the Smokey plant base patty sandwich and was extremely pleased. Good job in preparation and taste. Everything was hand prepared and not rushed our. Many options at this marketplace. On the Bus was packed. That tells me that people do love and accept vegetarian!!! Thank you for being there for my son and I.

iYou iTry

I recommend the sandwiches! The burgers are quite dry. The smoothies are great.

Matt H

We got the Reuben and the portobello sandwiches - both were amazing. Really cool shop right in the Milwaukee public market. Food came out quick and customer service was great!

Scott Perdue

Went to the market on a Friday morning and only On the Bus and Anodyne Coffee were open. We got drinks at Anodyne and breakfast at On the Bus. I got the balsamic avocado toast and it was probably the worst avocado toast I’ve ever had. It wasn’t even toasted! Look at the picture to see the bottom of the bread – pale as can be. My wife enjoyed her fruity granola bowl though, so I’ll bump up the score for that.

Auriel

I want preface this post by clarifying I am not vegan… BUT it is legit my favorite spot in the public market! Sandwiches are delish (my favorite is the BLT) and their fries/ sauces hot the spot! The açaí bowls are also so good and filling! Highly recommend!

Jack L. Moon

Service can be VERY slow. It took almost a half hour for a friend and myself to get our vegan sandwiches. I made a joke that I wondered if it took so long because they were growing the mushrooms fresh about ten minutes in. Twenty seven minutes in, I was not sure it was a joke anymore. Even though we had been standing there the entire time waiting, instead of handing us the food, they just tossed it onto a counter and walked away. It felt extremely unprofessional to me, but the food was really good, and we were thankful our sandwiches didn't end up on the floor with all the care they were tossed to the side when they were done. Two stars for service because while the person who took our order was very nice, the rest of the staff was surly and for the most part literally just standing around in the middle of the kitchen staring into space. Great food, but definitely not very professional and apparently not really concerned with optics aside from the setup itself - I do love the blue VW bus a lot!

B. Alan Hart

Located in the amazing Milwaukee Public Market is this great vegan spot. The smoothies alone are worth a stop, but their sandwiches are excellent too. Highly recommended.

Christopher Drenth

I personally am not a huge fan of vegan food but this place was super cool! Go try it!

Keri Ferguson

Its creative combos of food and housemade, but its average tasting and heavy. We got the jalapeno bac'n burger and Reuben. Jalapeno: thick burger with thick tempeh cut bac'n. The coleslaw was great and a perfect cut to the thick burge; however, there wasn't enough of it. The Reuben: cheese was unmelted there by, pointless. And the sauerkraut was absent. Too much "meat" for the bread. Both we're ok, but I'd give the Jalapeno burger the nod.

Nikki Newton

Stopped here for an açaí bowl. This place did not disappoint. The staff was friendly and the bowl was delicious. They offer plenty of other vegan options, including dairy free ice cream. Will have to swing through another time!

Diana P

Visiting a friend for the weekend and we were on the hunt for a fresh smoothie cafe. We ordered a Glowing Ginger and Blueberry Burst. Not only did we find fantastic, fresh smoothies, but additional vegan products for purchase. Unique setup with tasty smoothies and quick, friendly customer service. Bonus points for the paper straw!

Justine Ploeger

I’m usually a big fan of On the Bus but recently ordered online and was very disappointed when I returned home and opened my basil pesto sandwich. I did call to confirm this was correct and was told there were recent alterations to the menu including a different house seitan and no cheese included for this particular sandwich. The “housemade sliced pepperoni seitan” was not sliced but rather a pile of crumbles and the online the description reads it comes with provolone but my sandwich was lacking. While I understand menus change, the inconsistencies in the online description, what I was told over the phone, and the actual sandwich I received was very disappointing. If this was a situation where they were out of cheese and the seitan was almost gone (as I went about an hour from closing), as a consumer I’d rather be told that by staff and have the opportunity to change my menu selection that receive this sandwich.

Anthony

Stopped by for a quick bite and fell in love with this place! First vegan Reuben I’ve had and it was delicious!! Also ordered the mushroom burger and was extremely satisfied.

Manuel Vivas

A cute little shop, however I found the prices for the smoothies to be a bit high for my liking as I thought the smoothie was rather average. Along with this, the preparation time seems a bit long. My order was also forgotten and I had to remind the workers of it. They corrected my issue promptly and were very kind about it. Overall, my experience was not the greatest, but the workers are nice.

Adrianna H

The sandwiches were awesome and really big portions. The ice cream was also good but their coconut cardamom was very icy and not that great, it tasted like cardamom blended with ice. But the unicorn and cookie dough ice cream were really good! My ice cream order did get messed up though and when I asked the girl working there about it she gave me an attitude and was rude even though she was the one who messed up the order. There was also a hair in the ice cream that she messed up but after she rolled her eyes at me I didn’t bother to talk to her anymore. Consider having your employees tie their hair back and not have it down and in the food. The rest of the staff was nice.

Location Review

Best vegan food in Milwaukee! Went to this place THREE DAYS in a row! The truffle portabella is awesome. The BLT is amazing! If you dare get the Reuben then ask for extra "meat" slices, extra sauce, and extra saurkraut. Very satisfied!

Nia Watts

On the Bus was wonderful! I was so surprised to see how many options they had! I got a basil pesto and it was amazing.. the smoothies were also exceptional and friendly staff!! First time in Milwaukee and so glad I came here to eat.

Tanner Van Dera

The food here is good, but the staff and service are always so rude and slow. Wait times for a single smoothie exceed 30 minutes at times. Please get some new leadership in the staff, it makes ordering here unbearable.

Ahnoki Doxtator

So I have revisited One The Bus to give them a second chance and I have to admit they were awesome! There was a young lady from Poland taking orders and she displayed superb customer service! She was very awesome to conversate with. I apologize for not remembering her name! I ordered the hot portabello sandwich again and it definitely was worth trying again! I absolutely loved it! The flavor was everything I wanted! I tried their potato salad also age it tasted great and just like non vegan potato salad! Which is great because I try to avoid dairy at all costs! Oh she they have Vegan ice cream which I must come back for! So thank you On The Bus for a great lunch to my day, your staff and management are awesome!

Kelly Stanis

So delicious! I was in town for a trade show at the Wisconsin Center and I was super happy that I was able to get a really great vegan meal in a location that also had other restaurants available for my coworkers. The basil pesto sandwich is excellent and definitely enough for two meals. I also had the chocolate milkshake which was so good! Vegan milkshakes are weirdly hard to find but this one absolutely hit the spot. I will be back in Milwaukee just to visit On The Bus!! ☺️

grace raleigh

such good vegan food! i got the blue moon shake and it tasted just like blue moon! (ignore the low quality picture and my sunglasses lol)

Delaney

Giving 3/5 stars because the first time I visited Milwaukee Public Market and ate here, I had a wonderful experience!! Great food and staff. However, this past Saturday, the experience was extremely disappointing due to one staff member. My husband and I arrived at about 10:30am and got in line. The staff member at the register (female) yelled out to everyone in line, “Just so you all know we are only serving breakfast sandwiches and smoothies since we are really short-staffed and backed up with orders.” There we’re about 3-4 people waiting for their food, so I found it a little odd but didn’t question her. My husband and I then stepped out of line to decide if we wanted to order either of those; we decided we wanted to wait for lunch to get some of your sandwiches, fries, and a biscoff cookie shake, so I went back up in line and politely asked that same staff member what time they’d be taking sandwich orders. She replied, “I don’t really know, probably between 11-11:30am. It depends.” I wasn’t super happy with the response, but I really wanted my husband to try out the food, so we walked around the block and went shopping. We returned at about 11:15am and I got in line. The same staff member was making a sandwich and saw me standing there but didn’t say anything. After a few minutes she yelled out “Just so everyone knows we aren’t taking ANY orders right now until we are caught up.” At this time there were probably 5 people waiting for food. At this point I was extremely upset but my husband and I just walked away and took our business elsewhere. I’ve worked in the food industry and customer service for years, and if I ever talked to customers in such an unprofessional manner I definitely would’ve been written up. Also, if we were short-staffed the customers would never know/we would simply inform them that they are welcome to order but that their food may take X amount of time. I tried my best to give her the benefit of the doubt/give you business by coming back after she told us we couldn’t order the first time, so I am quite upset with how the situation was handled. Hoping to return in the future with better customer service :(

Shakah Basheer

We ordered the Southwest Melt and the Spicy Italian! Both amazing! I'll order again when visiting Wisconsin! They don't have fries so we ordered from somewhere else in the market.

Brett Heintz

On the Bus is always incredible! The food is amazing, and the staff is super nice (and patient with me while I ponder every menu choice, lol). There are too many good options, but you'll never go wrong with a Cuban, Reuben, or TLT, all vegan and delicious! The burgers (they use beyond and add so much to it - try the smokehouse!) and shakes are great as well! Some of the best food around for sure!

Randy R

Absolutely fantastic vegan fare. Hidden away in the Public Market on Water Street, this unobtrusive eatery is a gem worthy of pursuit. Dropped by for breakfast early on a Sunday morning and the wait was quick. Highly recommend the southwest vegan sandwich (yummy crunchy vegan bacon) or one of their açaí bowls. Simple delish!

Euphemia Christie

My Bad Experience on the 18 bus 2 accident 18 Busses 260 266 Run very Regularly Some time nice driver Simpatico ? Some of them do not Respected Passengers they do not giveing you time to sit down you go on the bus you clock your ticket and they Drive a way straight i wanted them to respected the older people's and People with push chairs, they know me very good ,i will give a 100 points some of the men's 50 points, i am not Racist but on the 18 catch it Regularly they close me in the doors damage my shoulder oneit was a indian man he did not say sorry .the third one i fall and hit my back and i phone and the first person was a woman and the second one was a black man and he asked me if i was telling the truth, and the bust driver give me is Bus Numbers and he give one digit lest when it happens t tell me that he was sorry,and i drop the case because they say to my lawyer that they did not see me on the Camara and after from that time and till now from 2019,but the first Accident they pay me some money ,and i help every one homeless people and charity,going to the shopping so i help charity and i am glad i did it, o to finish cut it shorter, All bus drivers have there's stressful because some people come on the 18 buses drunk and if the driver say clock your ticket they curse the Drivers some times i was going to Wembley and this indian young man standing dear by the steps, and this other man was telling that he was stinks and kids where on the buses so my loveings go out for all the Buses Driver's i love when i go on the Bus and say good morning and they do not Give a Smile are Answering, otherwise i Just sorry for all the Driver's in my Community Harlesden London and all over London UK 😇😇😇😇❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

Tanya Zarling

Was excited to try this place while visiting because I'm from Portland where we have a plethora of vegan options, and I have to say On the Bus was incredible! The Reuben was delicious, as were the green and gold smoothie and the ice cream! All of the employees were so friendly too! I look forward to visiting again!

Daniel Conway

Really delicious vegan sandwiches, burgers and breakfast sandwiches. Totally worth a stop if you’re going thru Milwaukee. Would eat again!!!

Adam Carlesco

Great vegan options within the public market; thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Recommended.

Christian Trunley

Great to have a spot like this in the public market. Service was quick and friendly, and their little market section is cool too. I've only tried a few menu items (smoothie bowl, bagel sandwich) and they were great. If you're looking for a quick plant-based meal on your lunch break or before work, this is a spot.

Lucy Sloan-Spice

They have great food, but I’ve been coming here since they first opened and the customer service has always been really bad and often ruins the experience :(

Chelsea Masterson

Cute vegan grub spot with reasonable prices, delicious food, and a VW bus turned grill. Will definitely eat here again next time I'm in Milwaukee!

Matt Mareno

Best vegan shakes in Milwaukee. Hands down. Not even close. The food is always solid. Might not blow you away but good and reliable to pair with their shakes.

Matthew Meyer

One of my favorite vegan spots. The only problem is that most of the time things don't come out as you order them. Weird substitutions, half the time grilled, half the time not grilled, missing ingredients. Sometimes… the sandwiches are literally half the size they normally are? No consistency. I'd be concerned if I had any kind of allergies, which should be a concern for a vegan place. That all being said, the menu is creative and I haven't had anything I disliked.

Sabrina Waterfield

My go to vegan restaurant in Milwaukee. Don’t have to worry about what oils they use or about cross contamination - the entire place is vegan. Definitely need to check it out.

Abby Champagne

AMAZING FOOD!! Love love love this place!!!! They are very friendly too!

Julie S

I am not a vegan but was dining with a vegan. I decided to order the portobella truffel sandwich. IT. WAS. AMAZING! We did agree that next time we would order 1 sandwich and a small fry to share as the portions are extremely generous. Looking forward to our next visit.

Joshua Lang

WOW!!!! The food was AWESOME!!! Im not who you would call a vegan, my wife is though. She saw On the Bus on-line and wanted to stop while we were downtown near the Market. The line was long, as were the othe shops, the wait wasnt to bad, but all well worth it for the food! Dang!!! I was sooooo impressed!!! it didnt didnt taste vegan by any means, so that is a helluva a way to get non vegans in to even try it. I can say i loved the food, it was super delicious!!! I dont normal ever give 5 stars, but they definately impressed me!!!! I will definately stop back again, 100%.

Kywie Bee

The shakes are my favorite& I love the option of gluten free bread as well! My only wish is they would say their shake special online, I ordered ahead and once I went to pickup I seen their special was exactly what I've been wanting to try but I had already ordered my drink. Ty (:

Shareka McGee

The food is really good; however, I really would feel even more comfortable with ordering more if I saw workers wearing head-coverings of any sort, like hair nets, hats, wraps or something during work-hours because they are preparing food for the public and serving us and we all know that hair can easily get in food, even un-intentionally. Therefore, please figure out how to incorporate hair-covering for your workers and you will get more of y business. Thank you for your service to us. Have a wonderful weekend!

Melissa

So good! I had the reuben sandwich, a giant sprinkle cookie and a ginger pineapple juice which was all amazing. It got pretty busy during lunch time so be sure to plan ahead. Definitely worth it though!

Zarko Pecanac

Awesome place. Really good food and the ambient is really nice. Reminds you of European style markets. Would go back for sure. Mushroom sandwich is the best.

Stephanie Vienonen

What a vegan gem in the middle of the MPM! Great food every time, and I love the selection of ice cream flavors and other "grocery" items they stock.

Geri James

I enjoyed the Vegan Jerk Sandwich along with the Ginger smoothie. I'm not a local, but am willing to occassionally make the drive to enjoy some great food.

Greg Dieter

Every option is so yummy. I love the date shakes, they're thick and filling and have a huge variety of flavor. Sandwiches are absolutely killer. They also have vegan snacking options for sale (like super yummy lentil chips) and homemade ice cream for sale. Only downside is the wait is a little bit on the longer side for the public market, but it's totally worth it.

Holly Nelson

I was driving from Michigan toward Chicago, and I decided to google vegan food in the area and stumbled across this amazing place. I had never been in the area, so after arriving in the area, I realized it was inside the Public Food Market (along with plenty of other places). Despite the 15-20 minute wait, the food was amazing and my chocolate milkshake was perfect. This was the first time I’ve been able to order a vegan shake, ever. Everything is vegan and everything looks delicious. Also, if you’re in the parking lot for under an hour, the parking should be free of charge.

Dawson Mundt

Love this place. As a meat eater, their “vegan” options can fool anyone into enjoying all menu options, while eating healthy. Would really love them to move away from the paper straws that come with their shakes. Hard to enjoy and the straw goes bad, before you can fully enjoy the shake.

Thomas Lessnau

On the Bus is Off the Chain. This was my first visit to the Market and On the Bus looked the best so I tried it. I ordered the BLT. The bacun was delicious and adding avocado to the sandwich just put the meal over the top. I'm absolutely stopping back tomorrow before I leave to try something else. Thank you for the tasty meal. Much love!💙

Jerry Koscielniak

Went on a busy Friday got a smokehouse, and the original and fries. Original was good, a normal burger with "cheese". The smokehouse was superb, bbq sauce and red cabbage. The fries were amazing, super crispy and tasty. The employees were very friendly and accommodating, I'll definitely come back,.

John Contreras

Went here for breakfast and I loved the smoothie bowls. Definitely made me feel energized and ready for my day!

Nea Nicole

Everyone was really friendly and sweet! Would love if they had a separate location outside of the market because i really loved the vibe and scenery. The food was really good too. I would say the packaging/bagging could be a little better but other than that it was awesome!

Pigeon Bird

Usually love this place but was disappointed this time. It’s been a while since I’ve eaten here so I’m worried the quality is slipping. Ordered two sandwiches, fries, and a milkshake for delivery recently. The fries didn’t come with the comeback sauce I ordered, the pesto sandwich’s bread was over-toasted so I couldn’t enjoy the crisp+chewy perfection I have before. The Reuben had a thick 2-inch long charred piece of tempeh embedded in the bread. Basically a chunk of charcoal at that point. I’m not sure how it was missed before being wrapped up. The sandwiches were disappointing and lackluster, the fries were good other than missing my sauce, but the strawberry milkshake was phenomenal. It almost made up for everything else.

L. Z.

Great vegan/vegetarian option! They didn't have any of their tempeh bacon but they were totally willing to sub cheese instead, which was nice. It's a bit overpriced, but not too bad. With all of the toppings, I was a but surprised at how bland it was. I got the smokehouse burger, which had an impossible patty, and soy curls, along with jalapenos, slaw, and bbq sauce. It normally had the tempeh bacon, but as I said they were out, so I had "cheese". The fries are really good, definitely worth the additional price. I didn't get a milkshake, but they looked super tasty.

Higgywiggs

I just love going here! The reuben is amazing, along with their shakes, ice cream, and fruit bowls. The staff is friendly, and do a wonderful job at preparing the food. I definitely recommend this place for both vegans and non-vegans! :)

Christen Leigh

Had heard good things about this vegan establishment. I wanted to try, and today I had the opportunity. Had an order of three sandwiches, two being burgers, took a very long time to get the order and had relatively poor service. The sandwiches were cold, the fries were hot. The Fries were delicious, burgers were decent(albeit cold), Basil pesto sandwich was absolutely freezing cold, poorly constructed and not very good at all. I would eat here again but would not go out of my way to, Will not recommend others.

mike tissenbaum

I ordered the rubin sandwich and it was pretty tasty, but the fries were some of the worst I have ever eaten. They were cold and chewy and tasted like old oil. I couldn't eat more than 3 of them before they started to run my appetite. I watched them "cook" them and it was just passing them through a reheater that I think they use to toast the bread. Took what would have otherwise been a good meal and ruined it. My wife liked her acai bowl, but I didn't try it

Dawn Kaiser Johnson

Food was good. They were out of vanilla ice cream, which was a little disappointing because I mostly went to try their shakes. The sandwich I ordered was supposed to come with coconut bacon but it had tempeh bacon instead, which I didn't realize until I got it home, so I'm not sure if it was a mistake or if they were out of coconut bacon and just subbed the tempeh without saying anything. I really don't like tempeh, but theirs was better than most that I've tried.

Samantha Walber

When On the Bus opened we were thrilled to find out the business was branching out from Green Kitchen...Green Kitchen has amazing salads and a few vegan sandwiches. On the Bus was a restaurant that was going to be all vegan!! We were eager to try each menu item and couldn't get enough of the milkshakes. Sadly I have to say that since the company first started the service from staff gets continuously worse each time we order. We are repeat costumers and can't get enough of the homemade ice cream, BBQ sammie, Cuban sammie, and BLT however within the last three visits the service is so horrific it is almost enough to write off the company all together. I really hope that management can work with staff and improving costumer service. There doesn't seem to be a team mentality, two visits ago there was one staff member working the sandwich line while three of her coworkers walked away from the counter even though she was 10 tickets deep with orders. The most recent visit closing time was approaching within 10 minutes, we quickly requested 3 cold Sammies; something that is easily thrown together, we were refused service...I understand end of night wanting to close up but money is green and service is everything..throw together the three cold Sammies and who knows you could have received a great tip to end the night shift! Haven't written them off yet but hoping for improvements quickly!

DAVID CORNELIUSON

Awesome food. I'm not vegan but my wife is and i have no problem eating anything from here.

Tommy Friso

This was my first venture into vegan food and I have to say it was quite impressive. I had one of their burgers and it was shocking how close to a meat burger it tasted. It was a bit on the pricier side but that seems to be true or all vegan cuisine out there. All and all I'll certainly be returning to try other items on the menu.

diane kossuth

On a road trip, spending a few days in the gem of a city, Milwaukee. Went here on a recommendation of a local at a wine bar we were at. Great little spot in #milwaukeemarketplace, a super fun area!! On the bus is like a mini deli/grocery store. So cute!! The staff is hardworking and friendly! I had the portobello sandwich w/fries. It was fresh & tasty, the comeback sauce for the fries was amazing!! Four stars only b/c the only choice for burgers was the impossible burger 😳 You can make that at home. It’s ok to have that on the menu but a healthier burger option would be great too!! Cheers!!

Joz

My Basil Pesto sandwich was delicious but the top piece of bread was so burnt it was inedible. I didn't want to make a fuss so I just ate everything besides the top piece. I spoke to a local and they said the service/quality had been on the decline recently so I hope they get some better quality control soon.

laurie “LH” hoffmann

This was our bad. Didn't really read into it. We are not vegan so we spent money on food we had to toss. Did not accept any cash. Fries were good.

Aly Jayne

This is by far my favorite place in all of Milwaukee and Wisconsin to get Vegan food, and even vegan snacks! The staff is always incredibly nice and work so fast! The place is so cute. I have been coming here for years and will continue to recommend this place to family and friends!!! I hope they are able to expand and build their own store!

Andrey Mikheyev

Incredible food and kind people. A truly one of a kind place, and a vegan gem for which I am immensely grateful for. Thank you all so much. Strongly recommend for anyone even near Milwaukee. I personally drive up an hour for their bowls, shakes, and sandwiches. Usually taking some treats to go. Prices are reasonable. Tip generously (wherever you go)

Francesca Kritikos

really great place to grab a quick plant-based breakfast/lunch! I got the almond/cocoa smoothie bowl and it was amazing - highly recommend!

Eilee Murray

One of the best gluten free sandwhiches Ive ever had. They toasted the bread and were very meticulous about making sure the bread wasn't touching other glutinous items (I'm celiac and this is a lifesaver). They were swamped when I ordered and they kicked butt on serving everyone with efficiency and generosity. (They made the orders a little bigger than they normally would be to compensate). Would come back often if I lived here.

Hill03

The best vegan burgers, sandwiches, shakes, fries, ice cream etc! only downside is if there is a long line it can take up to 45 mins to get your food. I recommend ordering ahead. Worth the wait

Tyler Lunato

Great place and have never had bad food. Just can’t give 5 stars with how slow it always is. Don’t get me wrong, I get things are busy and I used to work in numerous restaurants. Feels more like they intentionally go by number rather than complexity which means one smoothie will take longer than someone’s order of 3 burgers. Just seems a bit out of whack. Feel like you should have one person for the simpler orders take things first or something, idk.just off that simple orders of one smoothie can talk half an hour. Again, great food though!

Tyler

Pretty good Acai bowl but very slow service. My wife and I have enjoyed the bowls many times but not quite worth the slow service as it has been the past few trips. Last time we ordered pick up ahead of time and was not ready when we arrived.

sushant maheshwari

Unique vegan sandwiches with good mix of veggies, mock meat and fresh bread. We had their special sandwich On the bus & Spicy Italian, although not served hot and a little blend in taste.

Danielle K

By far my favorite vegan restaurant in Milwaukee. I highly recommend the mushroom truffle sandwich. They also have amazing ice cream that is a must try!

Justin Kleppe

A must try! The food is great and their ice cream is amazing. I love the milkshake specials they do. They also have a great selection of to go snacks and drinks.

Bea Reptile

Decent sandwiches, horrible service. The gals behind the counter lack enthusiasm and don't appear to enjoy being there at all. There are a few reviews that mention waiting a long time for food, and having folks who ordered after you receive their food before you. This actually happened to me the last time I was there! And then they rushed the order, so the sandwiches were subpar and quite gross. My reuben's cheese was not melted at all. Just be careful if you go while they are busy, because they might forget about you!

Anna W

Very tasty! Great service! I’m very picky about my vegan cheeses but the one I had on my sandwich was really good. No weird wangy aftertaste. Also, my rueben was big and had a lot of meat. Also, I love the selection of vegan snacks and desserts. The chocolate covered cocomels are amazing!

Anina Green

I got the cookout classic with ceddar and pickles. Good flavored burger. Disapointed they didn't have a gluten free bun and the bread they used had a pretty tough crust. Definitely detracted from the flavor of the burger.

Peter V

Wow. I normally don't eat vegan, but the BBQ sandwich was amazing.

Kathryn Julian

Stopped in for a quick sandwich before heading back to Chicago, and was able to catch them before close. Service was quick and friendly and the sandwich was honestly probably the best vegan sandwich I've ever eaten. I had the truffle portobello panini and it was amazing. Picked up a few other vegan goodies to try back home. I'll definitely make a trip again when I'm back in the Milwaukee area

Emily G

2020 Update: visited a couple times lately and portion sizes are inconsistent - one scoop of ice cream was literally the size of a melon ball. I don't even like huge portions but this was just silly. Pints from freezer are filled only 2/3 of the way. Workers need better oversight. Food quality is still very high, luckily. Otherwise, delicious, all vegan food. Everything we tried was excellent, from their homemade ice cream to the grilled Panini's.

Meghna Prasad

One of my favorite vegan places! Always love coming here during lunch hour to enjoy a delicious meal. This place is unique looking and goes by their name On the bus because the decor is just like that of a bus. Meat is one of my favorite things, and so I rarely go for food which are vegetarian or vegan unless it's uber delicious and this place here my friends, qualifies as so! Located inside Milwaukee Public Market, they have various smoothies, smoothie bowls, Date smoothies, and different kinds of avocado toasts and hot and cold sandwiches! Yes !!! Tons of options to pick from. I have tried their pesto sandwich and portobello truffle sandwich and have to say that I loved them both. The only thing they can do differently is increase the speed of service if possible. All the times I have been here, I have seen multiple people behind the counter but it takes forever to get your meal. So if you are coming in for a short lunch break, be prepared to wait a rather long time but hey the foods gonna be delicious. Nevertheless, I highly recommend coming here and trying out some of the very delicious combos in vegeterian options.

Spring Anderson

While the food here is excellent, I’m never disappointed. But expect to wait forever for your food. My last experience was nearly 25 min before they realized they forgot my order. The service is very slow and incompetent. Often they are just sitting behind the counter chatting. They probably need more management of staff.

Dafne Rodríguez

Good option for something vegan, you can find, sándwiches, drink, icecream & snacks.

Olas

This is my NEW FAVORITE stop for vegan; burgers, fries, icecream, and shakes. I had a scoop while waiting for my order. They have grab and go vegan snacks too.

Shirley E

Waited a long time for 2 smoothies. They were good but the libe to order and the pick-up line moved at a snail's pace.

Courtney Martell

Delicious vegan food, however I'm a little sad that the past 3 times I've ordered a milkshake it hasn't come with whipped cream or a cherry :( I'll have to ask to make sure next time.

Amanda Richardson-Meyer

It's such a treat to find vegan ice cream. The rest of the menu looked equally inviting. My children and I each got a scoop in a waffle cone. It was hard work for me to finish it all. My kids couldn't get through their cones. They were definitely generous scoops! I wish I was in town longer to try some of their other offerings. The date shakes sounded awesome.

Heidi S.

In love with their Reuben. I’ve tried most of the sandwich menu and it’s my favorite. Also their key lime pie ice cream is a must-try if you happen to be there when they feature it! Good deli selection of harder to find vegan items.

Joshua Grabowski

Great food, love the concept, after standing in front of the counter waiting for literally 40 minutes and asking multiple times they just said they lost the ticket and were sorry. A mistake that cost me almost an entire hour of standing there questioning if I truly am an impatient person. At least the staff is friendly and the food is quality. I'd gladly rate 5 stars for a great vegan meal- the sandwiches are some of the most phenomenal around!

Not You

My favorite vegan spot after Beerline Café! It's always insanely busy but the food is worth waiting for, their smoothies are so creamy and thick and I love the grocery section. I wish they'd open a full, physical location somewhere less crowded.

Tracie Geisler

The only reason this isn't 5 stars, is because I have only had the icecream! When I try something off the menu, I'll change my rating! Everything on the menu sounded really great, and it's wonderful to have a place devoted to just Vegan food. You don't need to feel bad about asking all these things about the food because you're worried it may have animal products in it. The icecream was good! I had Coconut Cardamom and their Blue Moon, which tasted like a cotton candy. Even if you're not Vegan, check them out, especially for the icecream! I'm sure you'll love it!

Laura McCann

The Reuben was too good! I could’ve had another one. And I really like their smoothies as well — Real fruit chunks and a lot of flavor.

Christie Perez

Walked around the public market after lunch & decided to grab an ice cream cone for dessert. What drew us in was the adorable vw bus they serve out of-how can you not stop by?! They had tons of smoothie options & shakes & they had 4 ice cream flavors for the day. We went with the espresso chip & the cinnamon bun.

Minda H

They weren't making fresh food when I visited, but the shakes are outstanding. I've been looking for non-dairy blue moon for ages!

Brad Manderscheid

Very good vegan food. I work across the street and usually skip the line because the service is painfully slow. Even when I’m the only one waiting for food and there’s 4 employees, I’m waiting forever to even see them start my order. A shame considering how great the food is. One of the best vegan options by far In the city.

Meagan Van Ahn

I’m not a vegan or even a vegetarian, but their grilled cheese sandwich is so. SO. GOOD.

Garrett Anderson

I recently had an issue with my online order. When I contacted the restaurant, management was very attentive and understanding. They worked with me to reassure that I had a great experience. Their food tastes delicious, will be going back in the future.

Luna Benevides

This is one of my favorite places to get vegan food in Wisconsin. They have delicious sandwiches, out of this world shakes and ice creams for all your vegan junk food cravings... I come all the way from Madison just to eat here.

Laura Williams

Delicious vegan burger! Try the truffle aoli with the fries

Sara Maas

The food here is great! Nice to have vegan options in the area. Only problem is the staff is incredibly slow and there never seem to be enough of them. Would come here more often if the wait wasn't so long

Chris Summers

I got the green & gold smoothie. Disappointed they put Dean's store bought orange juice in it for the base. Added a lot of unnecessary sugar to the 'healthy drink.

Ay Katie

One of the coolest vegan spots I've been to in North America. Plus, the people are always SO nice! The chocolate orange date shake is my absolute favorite. Thank you for being amazing, On the Bus <3

Rachelle Lehan

The food here was absolute delicious and they had a ton of options. They even have vegan snacks and desserts that you can grab and go. Will definitely go back if I'm ever in the area again. Btw, this is located in the Public Market, so you can get your food and eat it upstairs in the seating area.

Lance Truong

Great drinks and food. They could use more staffing to help with longer than ideal wait times. On our 2nd visit they forgot to make our drink order. It's a good thing I'm only visiting Milwaukee as I will not be returning.

Nicholas Pasqua

So great I went back the next day. Such a diverse menu for being all vegan (date shakes!) but I can only attest to the portobello truffle and the club (get both grilled). It takes some time when they’re busy, but it was worth it.

Colleen Hodel

Delicious sandwiches! As I am reading a few other reviews that are less than stellar, remember they just opened and so all the employees are new and learning their system. Give them a break, I’m sure by now they have most of the kinks worked out. I was there this past weekend and everything ran much more smoothly!

sara devecchis

Stopped in for lunch on Saturday and we had the BBQ seitan sandwich, and balsamic avocado toast. Both were tasty. Service was a little slow, but I am sure they are just working out some kinks from recently opening. Will be back

Rosalinda Gaugler

Love this place. Had the spicy Italian and the southwest melt. Both really good, no pictures, sorry. Went back for pumpkin spice ice cream. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good meal.

Morgan

Great vegan food but super slow service

Bradley Smith

fun vegan sandwiches! quick service, even during popular hours

Matthew M

Stopped by for a quick lunch as we were riding our bikes around the Third Ward. Hands down one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Very friendly staff as well. And our doggos got to enjoy the beautiful day outside as we all sat on the patio soaking up the sun.

Jeanna Ramig

the service is usually very slow and the straws are suuuuper ineffective.. but i appreciate the fact that the food is clean and vegan! usually my food is good, definitely try it once! the drinks are amazing

Alex Francis

Tasty sandwiches at a great price. Make sure to try a shake with your order! I reccomend the Jamaican Jerk. You'll never know it's vegan!

d n

Probably the best vegan restaurant around !! Great menu and smoothies. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Take your carnivore friends there and see if they can tell the difference 😲 …

Mike Norris (Betapixels)

Great vegan place in MKE public market. Good sandwiches and ice cream.

Ryan Kunish

Best açaí bowl, and maybe the best vegan ice cream I've ever had. Their sandwiches are okay too, but I'd go with a bowl every time.

Adrian Moran

Fully vegan food stand in the Milwaukee Public Market. The Cuban sandwich was delicious. The smoothies and breakfast options look good, too.

Andrea A

Patience is a virtue and worth it for the yummy smoothies on offer

Kerry Howard

Really delicious Vegan food. Jalapeno bacun burger is my personal favorite.

Nicholas Cole

This was my first ever time trying vegan. It did not disappoint! The buffalo chickpea sandwich was amazing, along with the tropical smoothie. Highly recommended!

Jennifer

Favorite Restaurant in World. These people know how to cook WFPB. I'm allergic to eggs and Dairy and have now resorted to Vegan diet while eating out. I immediately took up WFPB to ensure I got all my nutrients and made a move to solve for my high BP at the same time. Too much that is Vegan is just junk food, but this place is an exception. They know their flavors and have created food I miss in life, while keeping it from killing you. I'll make the trek 55 miles once q month just to get to this place. Thank you. RUBEN IS THE BOMB.

CORNELIUS MCCLENDON

Great burgers. I eat here once a week. Would be 5 star but a couple of orders my shake was forgotten and I had to explain that to a hungry gf (lol)

Thrath Jacobs

Haven’t had a bad experience here yet. Best vegan food I’ve had. The mushroom burger is AMAZING. Highly recommend this place!

Elizabeth Thomason

I will definitely be visiting this cute little shop every time I'm in Milwaukee from now on! the blt and chocolate peanut butter shake were both divine.

Josh Stoltenberg

Awesome sandwiches and shakes! My favorite sandwhich so far is the BBQ Seitan sandwhich, it tastes even better than the non-vegan version! The Expresso shake is my favorite from the shakes.

Candy Shackelford

My sandwiches were so damn delicious. That ranch dressing they have is the best ranch dressing on the planet! So so good!

Samantha Kornowski

I'm not even vegan and I love this place so much. Their milkshakes are amazing and it's so cool that they come up with a new shake flavor every Wednesday!

Very Oliver Raft

Food was amazing! I wish I lived closer so I could come back more often. The vegan reuben was phenomenal.

Scott Petersen

First time there- great tssting vegan smoothie.bowls and ice cream. I'll be back to try more menu items!

Mikah Holliday

I don't normally go for vegan food but I was out with a friend so I tried their simulated corned-beef Reuben sandwich and it was actually pretty good. Servers were friendly too!

Stefan

I don't live in the state, but visit Milwaukee a few times per year and make sure to stop here every time. I freaking love their food. #veganlove

Scott G.

Awesome vegan menu, and smoothies too! Staff is super helpful and willing to explain everything.

Taylor Ihlenfeld

Amazing vegan food! I have loved every burger and sandwich I’ve had! My favorite place to eat 👍 …

Dr. Anntoinettemarie Williams

Great food and great customer service.

Vivien Rivera

Possibly the slowest a sandwich has ever been made, but tasty. The club was missing the bacon, though.

Joshua Stangel

I love pretty every sandwich from on the bus. The best vegan junkfood I know of. Just wish they were closer to me

Matt Painter

Amazing avocado toast! The best I have ever had, very delicious Açaí bowls. Love how everything is non-dairy!

Jonas Cafferty

GREAT little vegan shop/restaurant in the Milwaukee Public Market. It has such a unique vibe along with an expansive menu of healthy options.

Katlyn Nohr

Best dairy free ice cream around! Got a pint of the cookies n cream and it is truly amazing and every bit as flavorful and creamy as full dairy ice cream

Carolina Cristobal

Amazing. Everything was perfect. The service, the flavors, the sizes, the smoothies was great

Julio Hernandez

First time eating here today. Southwest burger was amazing. I am now going to become a regular at this place!

Chad Ferguson

Very fast and polite service. Food was amazing, especially the Reuben. Easy parking for access to the whole market, just remember to get your parking validated.

Angie Teresi

Love having a vegan place in the Public Market! Their decor is cute and the food is delicious. The Reuben is my fav

Simone Hayes

Got a fruit smoothie. Was very delicious but those paper straws are very counterproductive. The straw is falling apart midway through the drink. Sucks

Anandah Janaé

I adore the food here! So happy to have such an amazing vegan restaurant here in milwaukee and so close to where my husband works!

chicory hill

Unbelievably good food. I took a non-vegan and he loved it too. Try the vegan Reuben and the date shakes. Yum!

Erin Rouse

Absolutely love the food, though I will say that it is pretty inconsistent. Despise the service. It's awful. Had a pretty terrible experience there today and has me considering giving up OTB as a go-to.

Arunprasath Arumugam

The BEST place for vegan food in MKE. Price, Quality, Taste. You name it. They have it. Will suggest for everyone.

Katie Galvin

That Avocado Bacun is to dieeeee for...so good. Just the right amount of sweet and savory. Can't wait to get that again. Also, friendly, quick service

Nae _ Say

Love the vegan offerings here although I’m not vegan! I’d recommend a smoothie bowl anytime

Leigh Neal

So so so delicious. 11/10. Visiting from out if town and we are there twice instead of choosing another restaurant.

Elizabeth Krupnow

Really tasty and satisfying eats! I had the pulled pork sandwich and fries. Yum!!!

Katie Milosevich

Never disappointed with the food, but the employees always make it seem like their conversations are more important than making the order.

james caulfield

Awesome vegan restaurant !! Tried multiple things and enjoyed them all !!

Taraeh Sheats

The date shakes are really good but the service is slow

Justin Linnemeier

Great smoothies but they torcher you with paper straws which wear out in 5min for a smoothie.

Tamara Lewis

Superb food and service! Wishing we had one close to us in Indiana!! Thank you we enjoyed everything and hope to be back

James Thompson

My favorite place to get smoothies in Downtown Milwaukee! They're really nice and cool people.

Sabrina Self

I love the ice cream and the fries are awesome. Great stop when in the third ward.

Shea Kernan

Yummy! Sometimes you have to wait a bit but there's tons of stuff to look at and ppl to watch in the surrounding market. Everyone's mood seems improved by the smell of the place.

XXsweirdsXX

Great local restaurant to go to with your vegan friends.

Mark Przybylski

Awesome little shop in the market! Açaí Bowl was outstanding and the sandwiches looked just as great.

Christopher Shipley

I was very happy with this one..thanks Milwaukee

Olivia Komppa

fries were absolutely amazing & the cookies n cream shake was yummy!

John Zielinski

For some reason they notoriously have register issues, and orders take awhile... all in, though, andwiches are tasty and worth it. I'm a fan!

Angela Arbogast

Had my first experience yesterday, it was a busy Sunday. Fast service. Polite staff. Delicious Rueben.

Kenneth Marek

Delicious vegan food in a casual food hall environment. Look forward to another meal here.

Chanda Quarles

Get the fries and the comeback sauce. Best combo that has happen in my Vegan life.

Caroline Saksefski

It took 40 minutes to get a sandwich. The scene behind the counter was disorganized and chaotic. If you’re in a rush pick anywhere else to go.

CASSONDRA CHRISTOPHER

OCTOBER 15, 2017..PACKER & VIKINGS HALFTIME MEAL THE STAFF WAS FRIENDLY AND VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT ALL ITEMS. SO GRATEFUL THAT NUTS ARE NOT THE MAIN INGREDIENT. MY TASTE BUDS WERE BOTH EXCITED AND OVERLY STIMULATED. I TASTED CHEESES AND TUNA, VERY DELICIOUS. I PURCHASED A TUNA AND A CLUB SANDWICH. I SPLIT THEM WITH OTHERS. EVERYONE ENJOYED THEM. TRYING JAMAICAN JERK NEXT. I WILL BE TRYING ALL ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT DO NOT CONTAIN NUTS. SO GRATEFUL FOR NUT CONTROL AND NO FLESH AT 'ON THE BUS'. MY HEALTH & TEMPLE ARE GRATEFUL TO YOU. RESPECT

paul bidwell

This is just amazing food friendly faces love coming here!!

A. Philip

It's really cool to see an all-vegan joint in the Milwaukee Public Market. Long overdue.

Katie Brzozowski

I've tried everything on the menu and its all AMAZING! Always have to go back for the specials.

L E

Their portobello truffle sandwich was amazing! Thank you for the delicious meal ☺️

ava s

best vegan place i've been to i get the blt almost every time and i've never been disappointed

Zee C

This was my first time here. It is a very unique market place and the food here is very good. I would definitely come here again.

Your Mom

Food is good, but only go if you are NOT in a hurry. Prices are nice.

Patti Jensen

Vegetarian and vegan choices were available and the people were nice

Vimal Konduri

Great food options and amazing shakes/smoothies!

Terry Bowes

Get on the bus Gus! Forgot my cherry and whipped cream tho. Don't do that.

Ed Fields

Really cool menu.

Norsha May Scheil

Cute spot with amazing vegan food!

Jonathan Combs

The absolute best thing about the third ward is getting a hot sandwich and an ice cream cone from On the Bus!

J. Blake

Just great food. No idea it was plant based.

Glynn Lane

The vegan reuben is a death row meal. It's unbelievable.

Ashley Renée Johnson

Enjoyed the vegan Reuben for lunch!

Dan Anderson

One of the best vegan spots in Milwaukee!

Stefano Rapisarda

Great vegan food, very friendly and helpful staff

Joshua Wisneski

The fries are amazing and so is the customer service!

Nathan Ulrich

This place has the best meat substitutes ever.

hardyk2010

Super vegan place! Southwest Melt was great...

Don Samuel

I hope the strike is ovr? The food is amazing 👏 …

Angi TH

Great all around. Employees and products. Date shakes to die for

Kyle Schliem

Delicious smoothies

Steve Lewis

Great vegetarian and vegan food. Highly recommend.

Jessi Lucas

Very cute, great food, GF options!!!

Angela Matthews

Omg amazing food awesome workers

Danielle Reyes

Omg such good vegan good

Cesar Rodriguez

Fantastic filling delicious breakfast sandwich for lunch!

Mark Horvatich

The food was great, I would definitely recommend it.

Melony Esme Aguilar

I highly recommend the spicy Italian sandwich!!!

Toy Washington

I love the Smokehouse Burger!

Jeffreehug Bear

Closed on Mondays but that's understandable

Annabelle

Great Reuban and strawberry shake

jay 414

Great service. Super tasty, too.

Mirkwood

Best vegan eats in mke

Chintan Patel

Best vegan food ever.

Hannah Bogdan

Amazing vegan food!

Kaletha Antwine

Loved it!

Rainy Raelyn

Absolutely wonderful food!

Howard Josephs

Nice selection of deliciousness.

Yasir A

Great vegan sandwiches

Jameson Tramm

Sooooo gooooood!!!

Shoshana Rubin

a1 for smoothie bowls

Michael Shipman

Great vegan food

Ryan Jardina

Awesome place for a sandwich

Morgan Cravillion

Food is mediocre at best

Eomyahs Ben Ysrayl

Vegan!!!!

Trevor Mumm

Amazing food!

Julie Kracht

Great food.

stephan hart

Amazing food!

Megan Gordon

Omg yummmm

Katie Havener

Amazing food!

Elton Baptiste

Great food

Joshua Redlin

Great food

Ann Heis

Excellent!

Sketchy

P good 👌👌👌👌👌👐👌👌👌👏👏🙌👐🙌👌👏 …

Kevin Hicks

Straight fire

Aryn

i've always loved on the bus, but recently i've been kinda disappointed. the location isn't their fault, so the lack of space and whatnot i can't blame them for. and the food and drinks have always been really good, so i don't have many complaints there. some of the workers though, just aren't that nice. the last time i went, i stood at the register for 20 minutes before an employee came and told me they weren't taking any orders. nowhere did it say that. it isn't fair that they wasted so much of my time and i got absolutely nothing, especially when i drove 30 minutes to get there in the first place. i understand that maybe they were busy or something, but they could've put up a sign or came over sooner. this experience really put a bad taste in my mouth.

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Sage LeGault

chill out

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