Satisfying dishes even better with a dash more seasoning
BRUNCH REVIEW
With construction rising next to it, the Wildflower Cafe in Clintonville might start to seem out of place, but the short, aquamarine building with a big front awning still enjoys a steady flow of regulars. Even on a calm Tuesday, the parking lot is mostly filled.
Wildflower serves breakfast every weekday but Monday, with a slightly expanded weekend brunch menu. The service is attentive, meals arrive in record time and coffee cups are always full.
The menu features both sweet and savory items, and everything that came our way was satisfying, if slightly under-seasoned for my taste. It could be the cafe lets diners season to their preference — and, granted, I like my food to have a bit of spice. When we said yes
to our server’s offer of hot sauce, she quickly rattled off four choices.
The filling breakfast but adding sharp white cheddar and avocado. The dish is satisfying but, again, needed a touch more seasoning.
The breakfast menu continues with corned beef hash ($7.75), huevos rancheros ($8.50) and omelets ($7.50 to $8.50).
On weekends the brunch menu expands to include a selection of eggs benedicts ($11-12) and quiche ($9).
A smaller subset of breakfast specialties is available until 11 a.m. weekdays but all day on weekends. This includes sausage gravy and buttermilk biscuits ($3.25 half order, $6 full order) and the sweet stars of breakfast: waffles, pancakes and French toast.
The buttermilk pancakes ($6.50 for a stack of three) were thin and golden brown, with a touch of vanilla flavor.